Contents

01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Other problems when using the Auto

MCACC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Checking the settings on your DVD (or other)

player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

03 Connecting up

About cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Video cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 When making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting digital audio components. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting analog audio components . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting multichannel analog components . . . . . 17 Connecting video components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting to the front panel video terminal . . . . . . 18 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 AM loop antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hints on speaker placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 AC outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Operating other Pioneer components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

04 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 29

05 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Neo:6 Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the surround back channel

(Extended mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode

(VirtualSB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using Loudness and Midnight listening. . . . . . . . . . . 36 Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

06 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Fine Channel Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

07 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

08 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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VSX-9100TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-9100TX is a powerful and versatile surround sound receiver that has garnered a strong reputation among audio enthusiasts since its release. Designed to cater to the needs of home theater aficionados, the VSX-9100TX comes packed with features and technologies that elevate the listening experience, making it a noteworthy addition to any audio setup.

One of the standout characteristics of the VSX-9100TX is its robust amplification capabilities. The receiver boasts a 7.1 channel output, delivering an impressive total power of 100 watts per channel. This means that users can experience rich, dynamic sound across multiple audio channels, making it an excellent choice for immersive movie watching or music listening.

Incorporating Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES technologies, the VSX-9100TX ensures that users can revel in high-quality surround sound, regardless of the source material. This versatility allows for seamless playback of both stereo and multi-channel audio formats, allowing for an expansive soundstage that enhances the overall experience.

Another essential feature of the VSX-9100TX is its advanced room calibration technology. The built-in MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) optimizes sound output by analyzing the room's acoustics and adjusting the speaker settings accordingly. This results in a more balanced and natural sound that adapts to your specific environment, ensuring that every listener can enjoy optimal audio quality.

Connectivity options are plentiful with the VSX-9100TX, featuring multiple HDMI inputs, component video inputs, and analog audio inputs, making it highly adaptable to various media sources. Additionally, the receiver supports video upscaling, allowing users to enhance the quality of standard-definition sources to a higher resolution for improved viewing experiences.

The VSX-9100TX also includes a user-friendly interface, allowing easy navigation through its array of settings and features. The remote control provides intuitive access to various functions, making it convenient for users to switch between inputs, adjust volume, or engage different sound modes with ease.

In conclusion, the Pioneer VSX-9100TX stands out with its impressive amplification, cutting-edge audio technologies, and user-friendly features. Whether for movies, music, or gaming, this receiver is designed to deliver an exceptional audio experience, setting a standard that resonates with audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Its combination of power, versatility, and advanced sound calibration makes it a compelling choice for anyone looking to enhance their home theater system.