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Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 THX Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 THX Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

10 Using other functions

Making an audio or a video recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dimming the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Switching the speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

08 Other connections

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 iPod playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using XM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Connecting your XM Radio receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Listening to XM Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Using XM HD Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Using the XM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using SIRIUS Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner. . . . . . . . . . 46 Listening to SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using the SIRIUS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs. . . . . . . . 48 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 48 Speaker B setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Bi-wiring your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 MULTI-ZONE listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Making MULTI-ZONE connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Connecting an IR receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Switching components on and off using

the 12 volt trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

09 Other Settings

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Dynamic Range Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Dual Mono Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 LFE Attenuator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. . . . . . . . . . 57 Video Converter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Multi Zone Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 12 Volt Trigger setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

11 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components. . . . 61 Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Confirming preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Direct function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Using System off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Operating other Pioneer components with this

unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

12 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 XM radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 SIRIUS radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . 73 About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Listening modes with different input signal

formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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VSX-90TXV specifications

The Pioneer VSX-90TXV is a powerhouse of a receiver that caters to the most discerning audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. With its robust build and an impressive array of features, this model stands out as a staple in the Pioneer lineup, making it a noteworthy option for anyone looking to enhance their audio experience.

One of the most significant features of the VSX-90TXV is its impressive multi-channel amplification. It offers a powerful output of 135 watts per channel at 8 ohms, ensuring that even the most demanding audio signals are handled with ease. This receiver supports a variety of configurations, including 7.1 channel surround sound, delivering an immersive audio environment that brings movies, music, and gaming to life.

The VSX-90TXV is equipped with advanced surround sound technologies. It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats, providing lossless audio that retains the original quality of recordings. The inclusion of Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) allows users to optimize their speaker setup for any room, by analyzing and adjusting the acoustics to provide the best possible sound.

Connectivity is another strong suit of the VSX-90TXV. It features multiple HDMI inputs, allowing for a hassle-free connection to various devices. With support for 4K Ultra HD pass-through and HDR (High Dynamic Range), it ensures that users can enjoy high-quality video along with high-fidelity audio. Additionally, there are plenty of analog and digital inputs for versatility with other audio sources.

Another remarkable aspect of the VSX-90TXV is its compatibility with wireless technologies, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. This allows for effortless streaming from a variety of devices, making it simple to enjoy music from smartphones, tablets, and computers. Pioneer's proprietary FireConnect technology also facilitates multi-room audio, allowing music to be played throughout the home in different zones.

Design-wise, the receiver features a sleek, modern aesthetic that blends seamlessly into any home entertainment setup. The intuitive interface and remote control make navigation simple, ensuring that users can easily access all the receiver’s features.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-90TXV combines powerful amplification, advanced surround sound technology, and versatile connectivity options, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to elevate their home audio experience. Whether it’s for cinematic thrills or soulful music sessions, this receiver delivers on all fronts.
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