Dimming the display | Pioneer VSX-9300TX specs

Using other functions

Watching video and audio sources independently

You can listen to a sound source and select a different video source on your TV.

•While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then VIDEO SEL to select the video source you want to watch.

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Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

RECEIVER

DIMMER

RECEIVER

VIDEO SEL

Press repeatedly to cycle through the possible video sources. You can select DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, VCR1/DVR, VCR2 or OFF (no video signal).

•Selecting any input besides those listed above is the same as selecting OFF.

Note

•If you change the source using the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel), or switch the power off, the system returns to normal playback.

1Press RECEIVER.

2Press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.

Tip

•Switching the dimmer to lowest setting will also switch off the MCACC indicator.

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Pioneer VSX-9300TX manual Dimming the display

Contents

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