Video, Settings | Pioneer VSX-91TXH manual

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Symptom	Remedy
Can’t record audio.	• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog
	source.
	• For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.
	• Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting analog
	audio sources on page 16).

Subwoofer output is very low.	• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker
	Setting on page 43).

Everything seems to be set up	• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are
correctly, but the playback sound	matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).
is odd.

The PHASE CONTROL feature	• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to
doesn’t seem to have an audible	the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on
effect.	the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).
	• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 45).

Noise or hum can be heard even	• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not
when there is no sound being	causing interference.
input.

There seems to be a time lag	• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8 to set up your system again
between the speakers and the	using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).
output of the subwoofer.

The maximum volume available	• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level on page 44 have been adjusted, the maximum
(shown in the front panel display)	volume will change accordingly.
is lower than the +12dB
maximum.

Video

Symptom	Remedy
No image is output when an input	• Check the video connections of the source component (see page 14).
is selected.	• For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is
	switched off (in Setting the AV options on page 63), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same
	type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.
	• Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component or HDMI cables
	(see The Input Setup menu on page 60).
	• Check the video output settings of the source component.
	• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.

Can’t record video.	• Check that the source is not copy-protected.
	• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is
	used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.

Noisy, intermittent, or distorted	• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video
picture.	quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on
	the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display
	device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.

Settings

Symptom	Remedy
The Auto MCACC Setup	• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also
continually shows an error.	Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you
	will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 37).

After using the Auto MCACC	• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch
Setup, the speaker size setting is	off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.
incorrect.	• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.
	You can change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 43, and use the ALL (Keep
	SPsetting) option for the Auto Mode in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 34 if this is a recurring problem.

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Pioneer VSX-91TXH manual Video, Settings

Contents

VSX-91TXH Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number Phone Important Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connections Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Ventilation Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide Chapter Enter Minute guide Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guide Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter 342 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksDVR, VCR, etc Use a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sources Tape deck, etc Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system 10 mm 3/8 Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Banana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennas AC outlet Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Plugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displays Display Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Input Select SOURCE StatusMulti OPE Shift Standard surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games Mode Stereo See Listening in stereo above for more on this Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereo While listening to a source, press Mcacc Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controls Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presets Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presets Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu Mcacc System Setup menu Default setting Normal SB Surround back speaker setting Fine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setup Fine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press Return Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Select the setting you want to check Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presets Confirm your selected setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup option THX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceCurve SBL-SBR Connecting an iPod Other connectionsOther connections Chapter Other connections Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Watching photos and video content Selecting channels and browsing by genre Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM Radio Listening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to Sirius Radio Using the Sirius MenuPress Sirius SHIFT+TV to switch to the Sirius input Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features Connecting using Hdmi Password Set Set the parental lock passwordAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker system Connect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-amping your front speakers Making MULTI-ZONE connections Basic MULTI-ZONE setupSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup MULTI-ZONE listening Connecting an IR receiver Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsMULTI-ZONE remote controls Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma display Display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Pioneer plasma Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Input function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsOther Setup menu Multi Zone Setup OSD Adjustment Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuYou will return to the Other Setup menu Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV options Prepare the recorder Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to record Press Status to check the system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settings Setting Default Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press System Setup to confirm Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codes Use / to select Direct F then press Enter Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Press Multi OPE Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to input Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional information Other audio problems SymptomRemedyAdditional information Video Settings Display Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Operating range of remote control unit on Remote control Sirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages XM radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formats Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THX Re-Equalization THX Select2 Cinema modeTHX Games Mode THX Cinema processing Stereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Surround PCM Multichannel signal formats Auto Direct Pure Direct Surround Back speakers Input signal format Cleaning the unit Additional information Specifications To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation