Tape deck, etc | Pioneer VSX-9300TX instruction

03Connecting your equipment

Connecting analog audio sources

This receiver features four stereo audio-only inputs. Two of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders.

One of the audio inputs (PHONO) is a switchable turntable input which can also be used for line level components (see PHONO/LINE Setup on page 77 for more on this). This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require.

1Connect the analog audio outputs of the source component to a set of spare audio inputs on this receiver.

•If you’re connecting a tape deck, MD recorder, etc., connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

• Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the connections.

2Connect the stereo audio outputs of your turntable to the PHONO inputs on this receiver.

•If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the ground terminal on this receiver.

•If your turntable has line-level outputs (no grounding wire), or if you want to connect a different line-level component, refer to PHONO/LINE Setup on page 77 to switch this input to the LINE setting.

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Pioneer VSX-9300TX manual Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources, Tape deck, etc

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 Before you start Operating range of the remote controlRemote control battery indicator Minute guide Chapter Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Introduction to home theater 02 5 minute guide Connect your speakers Large Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your systemMinute guide ‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. PressEnter Follow the instructions on-screen ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressMake sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’ Playing a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter 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 About the AC outlet Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ftPlugging in the receiver 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 Auto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Basic modes Listening to your systemMovie listening modes Advanced effect modes Pro Logic IIx Music See above Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsMusic listening modes 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 Surround back channel options Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through 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 Listening to dual mono soundtracks Release the button when you see the setting you wantReducing noise during playback Tuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Finding a station Using the tuner MPX mode Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Listening to memorized station presetsNaming station presets 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 Press Multi Operation Using multi operationsTo add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press Enter Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerUsing System off 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 Clearing remote control settings Using other functionsAdjusting the remote control backlight 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 USB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver Other connections Using the USB interfacePress Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USB Select ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC 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 Acoustic Calibration EQ Fine Channel DelaySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically 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 Professional Acoustic Calibration How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationHow to interpret the graphical output 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 Dynamic Range Control Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuChoose the setting that you want 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 Decibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer 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