Pioneer VSX-9300TX specification

03Connecting your equipment

Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder

This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVD-recorders and HDD recorders.

•See About the video converter on page 16 if you plan to use a different type of video cable than you used to connect your TV.

1Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the

recorder to the VCR1/DVR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

•Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or S-video cable for the video connection.

•For a second recorder, use the VCR2 inputs.

2Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the VCR1/DVR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver.

•Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or S-video cable for the video connection.

• For a second recorder, use the VCR2 outputs.

3Connect an optical digital audio output from the recorder to a digital input on this receiver.

The example illustration below shows a recorder connected to the optical DIGITAL 2 (CD-R/TAPE1)input. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see Assigning the digital inputs on page 75).

•Use a coaxial digital audio cable or an optical cable for the connection depending on the type of input you used.

•The digital outputs from another recorder can be connected to any spare digital audio input on this receiver. You can assign it when setting up the receiver (see Assigning the digital inputs on page 75).

Note

•If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit step 3 above.

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Pioneer VSX-9300TX manual Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder

Contents

VSX-9300TX Information to User Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important Safety Instructions Contents Controlling other equipment Using other functionsAdvanced setup Other connections Before you start FeaturesChecking the supplied accessories Before you start Chapter Before you start Ventilation Using the remote controlInstalling the receiver Opening the front panel Remote control battery indicator Operating range of the remote controlBefore you start Minute guide Chapter Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Introduction to home theater 02 5 minute guide Connect your speakers Minute guide Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your systemLarge Enter ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’ ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressFollow the instructions on-screen Other problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment About the video converter Analog audio cables Connecting your equipment About cable typesWhen making cable connections Digital audio cables Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player DVD player Connecting the multichannel analog outputs VSX-9300TX STB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Tape deck, etc Portable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Placing the speakers Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Banana plug connections Connecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna Plugging in the receiver Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ftAbout the AC outlet STANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Stereo Controls and displays Controls and displays Display Tuned Controls and displays Remote control TV Input Remote SetupAudio Movie / Music Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Basic modes Listening to your systemMovie listening modes Advanced effect modes Music listening modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsPro Logic IIx Music See above Neo6 Music settings Listening with headphonesAdjusting the advanced effect level Listening in stereo Listening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Listening to your system Using the surround back channelSurround back channel options Press HI-BIT HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING on the front Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-samplingIf you’re using the remote, press Receiver Panel Adjusting the bass and treble Using the tone controlSwitching the tone control on or off Multi CH Reducing noise during playback Release the button when you see the setting you wantListening to dual mono soundtracks Tuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Finding a station Using the tuner MPX mode Naming station presets Listening to memorized station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjust Normal surround setting Surround Setup menuSurround back speaker setting Speaker Setting Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menu Channel Level Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menu Speaker Distance Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipment Chapter Programming signals from other remote controls Controlling other equipment Guide Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsMenu Disc Disp Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsSubtitle Mode TOP Exit Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Controlling other equipment Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Repeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you want To add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press Enter Using multi operationsPress Multi Operation Using System off Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Adjusting the delay of a soundtrack Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Making an audio or a video recording Dimming the display Editing remote control display names Using other functions Switching the speaker impedanceAdvanced remote control features Press the Multi Control button for the component Adjusting the remote control backlight Using other functionsClearing remote control settings Using other functions Resetting the system Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connections Chapter Bi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakers Other connections Multi-room listening Basic multi-room setupSurrBack System multi-room setup Making multi-room connections Other connections Using the multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press Control Cnnecting additional amplifiers Other connections Press Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USB Other connections Using the USB interfaceUSB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘PC Output’ and press Enter System Setup menu Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Select the setting you want to adjust then press Input Assign menu Advanced setupTHX Cinema Setup Assigning the digital inputs Function Rename Assigning the component video inputs When you’re finished, select ‘Exit’ PHONO/LINE SetupSelect ‘PHONO/LINE Setup’ from the System Setup menu Select either Phono or Line Multi-Room and IR receiver setup Volt Trigger Advanced setup Expert setup menu Select ‘Expert’ then press Enter Adjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuSelect ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Crossover Network Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Fine Channel DelayAcoustic Calibration EQ Select the channels you want and adjust to your liking Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Front Align Select ‘DATA COPY’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘DATA CHECK’ then press Enter How to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationProfessional Acoustic Calibration Select ‘Professional’ Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect a setup option If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and press Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menu Bass Peak Level Choose the setting that you want Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuDynamic Range Control Additional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information Chapter Additional information No sound Other audio problems Symptom Cause Video Audio sources on Settings Display Remote control USB interface Additional information Additional information Surround sound formats Dolby Additional information About THX CD-R Additional information Preset code brandsDVD DVR Additional information Specifications Maintenance of external surfaces Once you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation