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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-52TX
Operating Instructions
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. CAUTION – TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
Please read through these operating NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
instructions so you will know how to WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
operate your model properly. After you have RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
finished reading the instructions, put them FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
away in a safe place for future reference. BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION – POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER
cords associated with accessories sold with the CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
the State of California and other governmental COURANT, OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
reproductive harm. PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND
Wash hands after handling D36-P4_En SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT. D2-4-4-1_EF
IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND
KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. D1-4-2-6-1_En
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. D8-10-1-3_EF
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment. D8-10-2_En
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. D8-10-3a_En
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the
the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and
"dangerous voltage" within the product's BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
enclosure that may be of sufficient INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED literature accompanying the appliance.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVICE PERSONNEL.
shock to persons. D1-4-2-3_En
Contents
01 Before you start 05 Listening to your system
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
02 5 minute guide Neo:6 Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Automatically setting up for surround sound Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
(MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the surround back channel
Other problems when using the Auto (Extended mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MCACC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode
Checking the settings on your DVD (or other) (VirtualSB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using Loudness and Midnight listening. . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
03 Connecting up
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . . 37
About cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Video cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 06 The System Setup menu
When making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Making receiver settings from the System
About the RS-232C connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting digital audio components. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting analog audio components . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting multichannel analog components . . . . . 17 Fine Channel Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting video components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting to the front panel video terminal . . . . . . 18 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 07 Using the tuner
Hints on speaker placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
AC outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Operating other Pioneer components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
04 Controls and displays Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 08 Making recordings
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Chapter 1:
Before you start
Features Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you've received the following supplied
• High quality MOSFET design
accessories:
This receiver offers high-quality discrete MOSFET
configuration unique to Pioneer for low distortion, and • Setup microphone and stand
generates equal amplifier power to all channels,
eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a
particular sound field.
• Easy setup using Multichannel Acoustic
Calibration (MCACC)
Setting up for home theater sound is as easy as
connecting your speakers, a DVD player or other source,
and your TV. The Auto Surround Setup provides a quick • Remote control unit
but accurate surround sound setup, while for complete
RECEIVER SELECT
DTV MENU
GUIDE SETUP
TOP MENU
D.ACCESS
DTV ON/OFF
T.EDIT
DVD/LD
surround sound control you still have access to the full
INPUT ATT
AUTO SURR
DISPLAY
CD
AUDIO
TUNER
TVVOL
SHIFT
MPX
THX
SYSTEM
+10
ST
RECEIVER CONTROL
CD-R/TAPE
CH RETURN
STANDARD
INPUT
ACOUSTIC
TV/SAT
SUBTITLE
RECEIVER
MULTI CONTROL
SELECT
INPUT
/CH SEL
EFFECT
TV CONTROL
EQ
TUNE
TUNE
REC
range of surround sound settings.
FL DIMMER
ENTER
REC STOP
DTV INFO
ADV.SURR
DVR/VCR
SIGNAL
TV CH
SELECT
TUNER
SLEEP
CH
HDD
ST
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
DIALOG E
ENTER
SOURCE
STEREO
MUTE
SR
RECEIVER
TV CONT
CH
DVD
VOL
RETURN
CLASS
BAND
MENU
• THX Select certified design
DISC
This receiver bears the THX Select logo, which means it
has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance • AA/LR6 dry cell batteries x2
tests covering every aspect of the product. This includes
testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance
and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both
the digital and analog domain, making your home
theater experience as faithful as possible to what the
director intended. • AM loop antenna
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby
Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound
right into your home with up to six channels of surround
sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects)
channel for deep, realistic sound effects.
The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders • FM wire antenna
not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby
Surround sources, but will also generate convincing
surround sound for any stereo source.
Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you
can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and • Warranty card
DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound. • These operating instructions
• Seamless video conversion
With the Pioneer video converter, you can use a wide
range of cables interchangeably, giving you more
flexibility when making video connections.
• Easy-to-use LCD remote control
The remote control gives you not only complete control
over every function of this receiver, but also over the main
functions for other components in your home theater
system. Using a system of preset codes, you can
program the remote to operate a wide range of other
equipment.
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Chapter 2:
5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater
You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that
give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks.
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're
in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on
the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.
DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use. Depending
on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to different
speakers in your system. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you the feeling of ‘being there’.
This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your
speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like
listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 30.
Optical cable
VIDEO IN
Video cord
TV
IN 2 IN 1 OUT
R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT)
DIGITAL OUT
Coaxial DIGITAL AM LOOP
MONITOR OUT
cable
IN 2 IN 1 OUT ANTENNA
(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT) IN OUT AC OUTLET
OUT CONTROL
CD 12V
IN PB TRIGGER
R L
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE (DC OUT12V/ MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
OUT PLAY PRE
OUT MONITOR
100mA MAX)
IN PR
IN 3 REC
ASSIGNABLE
1 4 CD-R/
TAPE/MD SUBW.
CEN-
TER
OUT
PRE AC 120 V 60Hz
LD) TV/
REC
R L CEN- MULTI-
ROOM & OUT
SAT VIDEO1
SUR- VIDEO1 TERINSOURCE
IN ROUND IN PB
R L SPEAKERS
IN SUR-
IN 1
IR
A R FRONT CENTER
R SURROUND L
SURROUND BACK / B
PLAY ROUND
BACK
OUT MONITOR
L
R L (Single)
IN 4
IN IN PR
L OUT
DVD player FRONT
DVR / R (Single) DVR / RS - 232C
VCR VCR SELECTABLE
(CD) DVD/ OUT CEN-
TER
OUT Y
IN 3 REC
LD (DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
FRONT PB
IN IN
IN 4 R L IN 2 SUR- VIDEO1 SELECTABLE
(CD) DVD/
LD SUR-
ROUND
DVD/
LD PR ROUND IN
IN
R L VCR IN
ASSIGNABLE
1 2
R L COMPONENT
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTVIDEO
SUR- DVD/
ROUND LD
IN
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Video cord
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AC OUTLET
OUT MONITOR
IN CEN- PR
ASSIGNABLE OUT
CD-R/ TER AC 120 V 60Hz
1 4
TAPE/MD SUBW.
SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX
MONITOR
OUT FRONT OUT Y
REC MULTI-
R L
ROOM &
VIDEO1 SOURCE
SUR- VIDEO1
IN ROUND IN PB IN
R L
SPEAKERS
IN 1
IR
A R FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK /
R SURROUND L
SUR- B
PLAY ROUND OUT L
IN BACK IN PR
R L (Single)
L
DVR / R (Single) DVR / RS - 232C
VCR VCR SELECTABLE
OUT CEN- OUT
TER Y
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
FRONT PB
IN IN
IN 4 R L IN 2
M SELECTABLE
(CD) DVD/
LD R SUR-
ROUND
L DVD/
LD PR
ASSIGNABLE
IN IN
LAY R L
R L PRE 1 2
COMPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO
MULTI CH IN OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO VIDEO
CEN-
D-R/ TER
APE/MD SUBW.
OUT FRONT
REC
R L Powered
DEO1
SUR-
ROUND
subwoofer
R L
LAY
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
SW
L
VR / R (Single)
CR INPUT
OUT CEN-
• If you only have one surround back speaker, hook it up to the surround back left ( Single) terminal.
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Note
• The speaker terminals also accept single banana
plugs.
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the
sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best
surround sound effect. See Hints on speaker placement
on page 21 for more on this.
Center Front
speaker speaker
(C) (R)
Front
speaker
(L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround
speaker (RS)
Surround
back
Listening speaker (SBR)
position
Surround
speaker (LS)
Surround back
speaker (SBL)
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MULTI
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM MULTI ROOM
MCACC
SETUP RETURN CONTROL ON/OFF SETUP MIC
particular room.
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE System Setup
[ 1. Surr Back System ]
[ 2. AUTO MCACC ]
[ 3. MANUAL MCACC ]
[ 4. Manual SP Setup ]
[ 5. Input Assign ]
[ 6. Other Setup ]
Enter : Select
Return : Exit
MULTI CONTROL
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER 5 Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then press
ENTER.
2. AUTO MCACC
D.ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE
SYSTEM TUNE
GUIDE SETUP RETURN
TV CONTROL
• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers,
INPUT
TVVOL
SELECT
TV CH VOL
or setting up a separate speaker system in another
room, read through Surround back speaker setting on
DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE
page 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as
TUNER
DISPLAY REC STOP
necessary before continuing to step 6.
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
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6 Follow the instructions on-screen. 9 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
2. AUTO MCACC receiver outputs more test tones to determine the
• Set microphone
• Turn on Sub Woofer
optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.
2. AUTO MCACC
Return : Cancel Now Analyzing •••
Surround Analyzing
Speaker System [ ]
Speaker Distance [ ]
• Make sure the microphone is connected. Channel Level [ ]
Acoustic Cal EQ [ ]
• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically
Return:Cancel
detected every time you switch on the system. Make
sure it is on and the volume is turned up.
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is
• See below for notes regarding high background
happening. It may take 3–8 minutes.
noise levels and other possible interference.
10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Select
7 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish
‘Skip’ to go back to the System Setup menu.
outputting test tones.
The MCACC indicator on the front panel will light to show
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
the surround settings are complete.
receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers
present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while 2. AUTO MCACC
it’s doing this. Analyzed Data Check
[a.Speaker Setting ]
[b.Speaker Distance ]
2. AUTO MCACC 2. AUTO MCACC [c.Channel Level ]
[d.Acoustic Cal EQ ]
Now Analyzing •••
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Note Note
• If you leave an error message on the screen for over • Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you
three minutes, or if you cancel the Auto MCACC may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog
Setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a
and no settings will be made. multichannel listening mode (see Listening in
• Depending on the characteristics of your room, surround sound on page 30 if you need to do this) if
sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of you want multichannel surround sound.
around 5 inches (12cm) will end up with different size
settings. You can correct the setting manually using Playing a source
the Manual speaker setup on page 43.
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such
• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
the actual distance from the listening position. This
setting should be accurate (taking delay and room 1 Turn on the power of the playback component
characteristics into account) and generally does not (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer
need to be changed. (if you have one).
• If your source is the TV’s built-in tuner, then switch to
• Remember to disconnect the microphone after
the channel you want to watch, otherwise make sure
you’ve finished the Auto MCACC Setup.
that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For
example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO
Other problems when using the Auto MCACC 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO 1 input
Setup is now selected.)
If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto 2 If the receiver isn’t already on, press RECEIVER
MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the to switch it on.
walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the
microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check 3 Change the receiver input to the source you
for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, want to play.
etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch You can use the front panel input select buttons or the
them off if necessary. If there are any instructions dedicated MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote
showing in the front panel display, please follow them. control.
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of 4 Press AUTO SURR (remote control) and start
the microphone. If this seems to be happening, playback of the DVD (or other component).
switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound
DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are
playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the
Checking the settings on your DVD front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.
(or other) player • See also Listening to your system on page 30 for
Before continuing, you may want to check the digital more information on different ways of listening to
audio output settings on your DVD player and digital sources.
satellite receiver.
5 Use the volume control (front panel or remote)
• Check that your DVD player/satellite receiver is to adjust the volume level.
set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2/96kHz PCM • Turn down the volume of your TV so that all the sound
(2 channel) audio. is coming from the speakers connected to this
If there is an option for MPEG audio, set this to convert receiver.
the MPEG audio to PCM.
• 0dB is the volume level of a regular movie theater.
If you connected the multichannel analog outputs of the Adjust the volume to your liking between –80dB
player to this receiver, make sure that the player is set to (min) and +12dB (max).
output multichannel analog audio.
Note
• If you need to manually switch the input signal type
from digital to analog (stereo or multichannel), press
SIGNAL SELECT (page 33).
• For more detailed surround sound setup, see The
System Setup menu on page 38.
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03 Connecting up
Chapter 3:
Connecting up
Video cables
Important
• Before making or changing any connections, switch Standard RCA video cables
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
These cables are the most common type of video
AC outlet.
connection and should be used to connect to the
composite video terminals. They have yellow plugs to
About cable types distinguish them from cables for audio.
Right (red)
Left (white)
S Video
Digital audio cables
Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or Component video cables
optical cables should be used to connect digital Use component video cables to get the best possible
components to this receiver. color reproduction of your video source. The color signal
of the TV is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the
color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this way,
interference between the signals is avoided.
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MONITOR OUT
S-VIDEO IN
Y
IN 2 IN 1 OUT ANTENNA
(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT)
CD
OUT CONTROL
12V
COMPONENT
IN PB TRIGGER
PLAY
R L
PRE
OUT
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
(DC OUT12V/
100mA MAX) VIDEO IN
IN CEN- PR
ASSIGNABLE OUT
CD-R/ TER
1 4
TAPE/MD SUBW.
MONITOR
PLAY
R
ROUND
L
SUR-
ROUND
IN PB
IN 1
IN
OUT
IR SPEAKERS
A R FRONT L C
video input must be assigned before it will be output
IN
DVR /
VCR
R
BACK
L
(Single)
IN
DVR /
VCR
PR
DIGITAL
IN
R L
R
AUDIO
MULTI CH IN
L
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
1 2
able to record sources connected to the component
video inputs. With composite and S-video sources,
they must be connected using the same type of video
cable as you used to connect the recorder to the
receiver.
• Also note that this feature is available with NTSC
signals only. For a PAL signal, make sure you’ve used
the same type of cable for your video component and
monitor connections.
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DIGITAL
Satellite tuner OUT
DIGITAL AM LOOP
MONITO
ANTENNA Y
IN 2 IN 1 OUT
(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT) IN OUT
OUT
DIGITAL DIGITAL CONTROL
CD recorder OUT IN
CD
IN
R L
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
PB
PLAY PRE
OUT MONITOR
IN CEN- PR
ASSIGNABLE OUT
CD-R/ TER
1 4
TAPE/MD SUBW.
MONITOR
OUT FRONT OUT Y
REC
R L
VIDEO1
SUR- VIDEO1
IN ROUND IN PB
R L
SUR-
PLAY ROUND
IN BACK IN PR
L
DIGITAL OUT DVR / R (Single) DVR /
DVD or LD player
VCR VCR
COAX OUT CEN-
TER
OUT Y
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
FRONT PB
IN IN
IN 4 R L
(CD) DVD/ SUR- DVD/
LD ROUND LD PR
IN IN
R L
R L COMP
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VID
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
CD player COAX
Note
• If your digital connections are different from the default settings, you should refer to The Input Assign menu on
page 63 to assign the jacks to the proper component(s).
• If you have a have a DVD-Audio or SACD compatible player, see Connecting multichannel analog components on
page 17.
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CD player
DIGITAL AM
L MONITOR OUT
IN 2
(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (
R CD 12V
IN B TRIGGER
(DC OUT12V/
100mA MAX)
PLAY
IN R
ASSIGNABLE
1 4 CD-R/
TAPE/MD
OUT Y
REC MULTI-
R L
ROOM &
VIDEO1 SOURCE
SUR- VIDEO1
IN ROUND IN PB IN
R L IR
IN 1
SUR-
REC PLAY PLAY ROUND OUT
CD-R/Tape/MD deck
IN BACK IN PR
L
DVR / R (Single) DVR / RS - 232C
VCR VCR
OUT CEN- OUT
TER Y
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
FRONT PB
IN IN
IN 4 R L IN 2
(CD) DVD/ SUR- DVD/
LD ROUND LD PR
ASSIGNABLE
IN IN
R L 1 2
R L COMPONENT
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
Tip
• If you don’t plan on using the spare audio jacks for video components (for example, VIDEO1), you can use these
for connecting another audio component, like a line-level turntable.
DIGITAL AM LOOP
MONITOR OUT
ANTENNA Y
IN 2 IN 1 OUT
(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT) IN OUT AC OUTLET
OUT CONTROL
CD 12V
IN PB TRIGGER
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE (DC OUT12V/
R L
PRE 100mA MAX)
PLAY
OUT MONITOR
IN CEN- PR
ASSIGNABLE OUT
CD-R/ TER AC 120 V 60Hz
1 4
TAPE/MD SUBW.
SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX
MONITOR
OUT FRONT OUT Y
REC MULTI-
R L
VIDEO1
ROOM &
SOURCE
FRONT SURROUND SUB
IN
SUR- VIDEO1
PB IN OUTPUT OUTPUT WOOFER CENTER VIDEO
ROUND IN
R L IR SPEAKERS OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
PLAY
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
IN 1
OUT
A R FRONT L CENTER L R SURROUND L L SURROUNDR BACK / B L (Single)
IN IN PR
L
DVR / R (Single) DVR / RS - 232C
VCR VCR SELECTABLE
OUT CEN-
TER
OUT Y R R
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
FRONT PB
IN IN
IN 4 R L IN 2
(CD) SELECTABLE
DVD/ SUR- DVD/
LD ROUND LD PR
ASSIGNABLE
DVD/multi-channel decoder
IN IN
R L 1 2
R L COMPONENT
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
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Video deck
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO VIDEO
OUTPUT
AM LOOP
L L
DIGITAL
VIDEO
TV tuner IN 2 IN 1 OUT ANTENNA
R R
(or Satellite tuner) L (CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT)
OUT CONTROL
CD 12V
IN TRIGGER
R R
PRE
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE (DC OUT12V/
100mA MAX)
PLAY
OUT IN OUT
IN MONITOR
PR
ASSIGNABLE CEN- OUT OUT CONTROL
CD-R/ TER
1 4
TAPE/MD SUBW.
MONITOR PB
OUT OUT MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
REC
FRONT Y L
R L MULTI-
PRE ROOM &
VIDEO1
VIDEO1
OUT SOURCE
MONITOR
SUR- PR
IN ROUND IN PB CEN- IN OUT
R L TER IR SPEAKERS
IN 1
PLAY
SUR-
ROUND
SUBW.
OUT
A R FRONT L CENTER
R SU
IN BACK IN PR MONITOR
L
FRONT OUT Y
DVR / R (Single) DVR / RS - 232C
OUTPUT VCR VCR
L
OUT CEN- OUT
TER Y
IN 3 REC
VIDEO
DVD or LD player SUR- VIDEO1
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/ ROUND IN PB
SAT SAT
FRONT PB
IN IN L
L IN 4 R L IN 2 SUR-
ROUND
IN
(CD) DVD/ SUR- DVD/
LD ROUND LD PR
ASSIGNABLE
R IN
R L IN
1 2
DIGITAL
R L
AUDIO
MULTI CH IN VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
TV (monitor)
INPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO2 INPUT
MCACC
SETUP MIC
Video
camera
(etc.)
V L R
DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT
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To improve FM reception
Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna
AM loop using a coaxial 75Ω cable.
antenna
FM wire antenna
DIGITAL AM LOOP
MONITOR OUT
ANTENNA Y
IN 2 IN 1 OUT
(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT) IN OUT
OUT CONTROL
CD 12V
IN PB TRIGGER
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE (DC OUT12V/
R L AM LOOP
PRE 100mA MAX)
PLAY
OUT MONITOR
IN CEN- PR
ASSIGNABLE OUT
F connector
CD-R/ TER
1 4
TAPE/MD SUBW.
MONITOR
OUT FRONT OUT Y
REC MULTI-
R L
ROOM &
VIDEO1 SOURCE
SUR- VIDEO1
IN ROUND IN PB IN
R L IR
IN 1
SUR-
PLAY ROUND OUT
IN BACK IN PR
L
R
To improve AM reception
DVR / (Single) DVR / RS - 232C
VCR VCR
OUT CEN- OUT
TER Y
IN 3 REC
(DVD/
LD) TV/
SAT
SUBW.
FRONT
TV/
SAT
PB
Connect a 15–18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the
IN
IN 4
(CD)
IN
DVD/
R L
DVD/
IN 2 AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied
SUR-
LD
IN
R L
R
ROUND
L
LD
IN
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT
1 2 AM loop antenna.
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
outdoors.
FM wire antenna
Outdoor
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically antenna
along a window frame or another suitable place that
gives good reception. 15–18 ft. (5–6m)
Indoor antenna
AM loop antenna (vinyl-coated wire)
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver as
shown above. The ground terminal () helps reduce AM LOOP
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AC OUTLET
OUT MONITOR
IN CEN- PR
ASSIGNABLE OUT
CD-R/ TER AC 120 V 60Hz
1 4
TAPE/MD SUBW.
SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX
MONITOR
OUT FRONT OUT Y
REC MULTI-
R L
ROOM &
VIDEO1 SOURCE
SUR- VIDEO1
IN ROUND IN PB IN
R L
SPEAKERS
IN 1
IR
SUR- A R FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / B
PLAY ROUND OUT L R L
IN BACK IN PR
R L (Single)
L
DVR / R (Single) DVR / RS - 232C
VCR VCR SELECTABLE
OUT CEN- OUT
TER Y
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
FRONT PB
IN IN
IN 4 R L IN 2
M SELECTABLE
(CD) DVD/
LD R SUR-
ROUND
L DVD/
LD PR
ASSIGNABLE
LAY
IN
R L
R L PREIN 1 2
COMPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO
MULTI CH IN OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO VIDEO
CEN-
D-R/ TER
APE/MD SUBW.
OUT FRONT
REC
R L Powered
DEO1
SUR-
ROUND
subwoofer
R L
LAY
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
SW
L
VR / R (Single)
CR INPUT
OUT CEN-
Speaker terminals
Note
• If you only have one surround back speaker, hook it 1 2 3
up to the surround back left (Single) terminal.
3/8 in. (10mm)
• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers,
or setting up a separate speaker system in another
room, read through Surround back speaker setting on
page 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as
necessary (these connections are explained in Other 1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
connections on page 56).
2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed
wire.
Caution Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted
• Make sure no bare speaker wire is touching the back together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Use
panel when the unit is switched on. The power may good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the
cut off as a safety measure. receiver.
3 Tighten terminal.
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Caution
• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of
the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other
suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or
injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV
• If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.
THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer
has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your Overhead view of speaker setup
subwoofer. You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on
page 10.
Hints on speaker placement
Speakers are usually designed with a particular Front Front
placement in mind. Some are designed to be Left Center Right
floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to
sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall;
others should be placed away from walls. We have Subwoofer
provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your
speakers (following), but you should also follow the
guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer Surround Surround
provided with your particular speakers to get the most Left Right
out of them.
• Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV. Listening Position
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend
using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent
possible interference, such as discoloration of the Surround Back Left Surround Back Right
picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have
Single Surround Back Speaker
magnetically shielded speakers and notice
discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers
farther away from the TV. The diagrams below show suggested surround and
surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig.
• If you're using a center speaker, place the front A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or
speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation
narrower angle. with two surround back speakers connected.
• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so
that the sound of the center channel is localized at 90~120
the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker
does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of LS RS LS RS
the front left and right speakers.
• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening 0~60
position. The angle depends on the size of the room.
Use less of an angle for bigger rooms. RS
LS
• Surround and surround back speakers should be SB SBL SBL SBR SBR
positioned a foot-and-a-half to three feet (60 cm–90
cm) higher than your ears and titled slight downward. fig. A fig. B
Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For
• If you have two surround back speakers THX
DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly
recommends placing them together and the same
behind the listener than for home theater playback.
distance from your listening position.
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03 Connecting up
AC outlet
Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by
Operating other Pioneer components
the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks
consumption of connected equipment should not exceed which can be used to link components together so that
100 W (0.8 A). you can use just the remote sensor of one component.
When you use a remote control, the control signal is
AC OUTLET
passed along the chain to the appropriate component.
Note that if you use this feature, make sure that you also
have at least one set of analog audio or video jacks
AC 120 V 60Hz
SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX
connected to another component for grounding
purposes.
ND SURROUND BACK / B
L
R L (Single)
SELECTABLE
CONTROL
IN OUT IN
CONTROL
OUT
SELECTABLE
Receiver
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Chapter 4:
Controls and displays
Front panel
1 2 3 4 10 5 6 7 8 9
MODE
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO1
CD-R/
ENTER CD TAPE/MD TUNER VIDEO2
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM MULTI ROOM
MCACC
SETUP RETURN CONTROL ON/OFF SETUP MIC
24 23 22 21 20
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ENTE
AUD
IO/V
IDEO
MUL
TI-C
HAN
NEL
REC
If you've made multi-room connections (see Multi-room
listening on page 58) use these controls to control the
EIVE
R
VSX
DVD -52
/LD TX
TV/S
AT
CD DVR
/VCR
CD-R
TAPE VIDE
/
/MD O1
TUN
ER
sub room from the main room (see Using the sub room
VIDE
O2
MAS
TER
VOL
UME
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Display
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
17 16 6 15 14 13 12 11
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INPUT
INPUT ATT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input
1 11
signal to prevent distortion.
2
FL DIMMER
Dims or brightens the display.
12
SR+
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 61).
3 MULTI CONTROL
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER 13 5 Tuner/component control buttons/SYSTEM
SETUP
The following button controls (except SYSTEM SETUP)
can be accessed after you have selected the
4 corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER, DVD/
INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR
LD, TV/SAT, etc.)
+10 DISC
ENTER
TUNER
15 T. EDIT
DISPLAY REC STOP
8 Press to memorize and name a station for recall
MPX
AUDIO
CH RETURN
SUBTITLE HDD DVD (page 48).
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO GUIDE
9 AUTO SURR
ACOUSTIC
EQ
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
Displays the guides on a digital TV.
SHIFT
EFFECT
/CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E SYSTEM SETUP
10 (Press RECEIVER first to access)
Use to access the System Setup menu (see page 38).
RECEIVER CLASS
Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio
1 RECEIVER station presets (page 48).
This switches between standby and on for this receiver. MENU
2 INPUT SELECT Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. It also
Use to select the input source. displays TV and DTV menus.
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(TUNE/ST +/–) /ENTER CH +/–
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround Use to select channels when using a TV, VCR, DVR,
sound system (see page 38). Also used to control DVD etc.
menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck The following DVR controls can be accessed by pressing
player. Use the TUNE +/– buttons to find radio SHIFT:
frequencies and use ST +/– to find preset stations
(page 48). REC
Starts recording.
7 TV CONTROL buttons
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to REC STOP
the TV CONT button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook Stops recording.
up to this system assign it to the TV CONT MULTI HDD/DVD
CONTROL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main These buttons switch between the hard disk and DVD
TV to the TV CONT button (see page 50 for more on this). controls for DVD/HDD recorders.
TV 9 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons
Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.
THX
TV VOL +/– Press to select a Home THX listening mode
Use to adjust the volume on your TV. (page 31).
INPUT SELECT STANDARD
Use to select the TV input signal. Press for Standard decoding and to switch between
TV CH +/– the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 30).
Use to select channels. ADV. SURR
8 Component control buttons Use to switch between the various surround modes
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a (page 31).
component after you have selected it using the MULTI STEREO
CONTROL buttons. Switches between direct and stereo playback. Direct
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after playback bypasses the tone controls and any other
you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL signal processing for the most accurate reproduction
button (for example DVD/LD, DVR/VCR or TV/SAT of a source (page 32).
(when connected to a DTV)).
AUTO SURR
DTV ON/OFF Press to have the receiver automatically detect what
Switches a digital TV on/off. kind of source you’re playing and select multichannel
or stereo playback as necessary (page 30).
DTV INFO
Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV. ACOUSTIC EQ
Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting
TUNER DISPLAY
(page 33).
Switches between named station presets and radio
frequencies (page 48). SIGNAL SELECT
Use to select an input signal (page 33).
MPX
Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS
broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at
mono will improve the sound quality (page 47). low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and
treble at low volume (page 36).
AUDIO
Changes the audio language or channel on DVD EFFECT/CH SEL
discs. Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use –/+ to
adjust the level (page 45). Also adjusts the level of the
CH RETURN
Advanced Surround effects (page 31) as well as
Returns to the last channel selected with DTV, SAT
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (page 32) and Neo:6 Music
and some TVs.
parameters (page 32). You can then use the + and –
SUBTITLE buttons to make these adjustments.
Displays/changes the subtitles included in
multilingual DVD-Video discs.
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+/– 15 MUTE
Use to adjust the effect and channel levels, as well as Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been
to change Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 Music muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
parameter settings.
SLEEP (SHIFT & –) Operating range of remote control unit
Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the The remote control may not work properly if:
amount of time before the receiver turns off • There are obstacles between the remote control and
(page 37). the receiver's remote sensor.
DIALOG E (SHIFT & +) • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the
Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a remote sensor.
movie (page 36). • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting
10 SHIFT infrared rays.
Press to access the DVR controls (above the component • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another
control buttons) as well as some RECEIVER controls. infrared remote control unit.
11 SOURCE
Press to turn on/off other components connected to the
receiver (see page 50 for more on this). STA
NDB
Y/ON
LISTE
NING
SELE MODE
CT
ENTE
MUL
TI
JOG
control signals.
DVD TX
/LD
TV/S
AT
DVR
CD /VCR
30
CD-R VIDE
TAPE /
/MD O1
TUNE
R
VIDE
O2
MAS
TER
VOL
UME
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Chapter 5:
Listening to your system
Tip
Listening in surround sound
Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in
• The listening modes described below can also be surround sound. However, the options available will
selected using the front panel controls. Simply press depend on your speaker setup and the type of source
LISTENING MODE SELECT repeatedly to access the you’re listening to.
modes you want, then use the MULTI JOG to select a
If you connected surround back speakers, see also Using
particular listening mode (after five seconds the
the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 34.
mode is automatically set).
necessary. SHIFT
EFFECT
/CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
RECEIVER
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/
AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS
EFFECT
SHIFT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
• While listening to a source, press STANDARD.
If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.
RECEIVER • If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround
encoded, the proper decoding format will
• While listening to a source, press AUTO SURR for automatically be selected and shows in the display.
auto playback of a source. With two channel sources, you can select from:
AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound,
showing the decoding or playback format. Check the especially suited to movie sources
digital format indicators in the front panel display to see
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound,
how the source is being processed.
especially suited to music sources
• 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound
Note from the surround speakers is mono)
• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded • Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially
accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic suited to movie sources
IIx MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound below for • Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited
more on these decoding formats). to music sources
• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect With multichannel sources, if you have connected
headphones or select the multichannel analog surround back speaker(s) and have selected Extended
inputs. ON, you can select (according to format):
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available
when you’re using two surround back speakers)
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above
• Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel
sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure
decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital
Surround EX)
• DTS-ES – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback
with DTS encoded sources
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signal is heard from both surround back speakers. ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/
AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS
EFFECT
• TV SURROUND – This mode produces surround
SHIFT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
sound for both mono and stereo TV sources. It is
useful for older movies recorded with mono
RECEIVER
soundtracks.
• SPORTS – This is designed for sports programs with
• Press THX to select a THX listening mode. a lot of action, adding to the excitement by bringing
With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select background action to the forefront.
a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode • GAME – Useful when playing video games. It works
(see Listening in surround sound above for an especially well with sound moving from left to right in
explanation of each process): game software with a lot of movement.
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE • EXPANDED – This mode is especially designed to
• 2 PRO LOGIC give sound depth to stereo sources, and lets you hear
two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated
• Neo:6 CINEMA
multichannel surround sound. Use with Dolby Pro
With multichannel sources, press THX repeatedly to Logic for a stereo surround effect. You can also use
select from: with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field
• THX CINEMA – Gives you cinema-quality sound from than the Standard modes.
your home theatre system using all the speakers in • 7ch STEREO – This can be selected to give
your setup multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of
• THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1 the speakers in your setup.
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources • PhonesSurround – When listening through
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Especially suited to movie headphones, you can still get the effect of overall
sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback surround.
with 5.1 channel sources (only available when you’re
using two surround back speakers)
Note
• Depending on the source and the sound mode you
Note have selected, you may not get sound from the
• You won’t be able to use the THX options with 88.2/ surround back speakers in your setup. For more on
96kHz PCM or DTS 96kHz/24 bit sources, or with the this, refer to Using the surround back channel
headphones connected. (Extended mode) on page 34.
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• If you press ADV. SURR when the headphones are Neo:6 Music settings
connected, the PhonesSurround mode will • Default setting: 2
automatically be selected.
When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music
• You can’t use the Advanced Surround effects with mode, you can adjust the center image to create a wider
88.2/96kHz PCM or DTS 96kHz/24 bit sources. stereo effect with vocals. Note that this is only available
when using a center speaker.
Tip 1 With Neo:6 MUSIC mode active, press EFFECT/CH
• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is SEL repeatedly to select C. IMAGE.
selected, the effect level can be adjusted in the range MPX
AUDIO
CH RETURN
SUBTITLE HDD
CH
DVD
CH
shows in the display). The effect level can be set for AUTO SURR
ACOUSTIC
EQ
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
EFFECT
Listening in stereo
SHIFT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
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Calibration Equalization.
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL RECEIVER
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM MULTI ROOM
MCACC
SETUP RETURN CONTROL ON/OFF SETUP MIC
RECEIVER
MULTI JOG MULTI JOG
PHONES
TUNER
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
• Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal
CONTROL MULTI
JOG
MULTI
JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
corresponding to the source component.
MULTI ROOM
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Using the surround back channel • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) repeatedly
to cycle the surround back channel options.
(Extended mode) Each press cycles through the options as follows:
• Default setting: Extended ON
• Extended ON – 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always used
You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 (for example, a surround back channel will be
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby generated for 5.1 encoded material)
Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use
• Extended AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or
6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded
7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example,
material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back
Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)
channel will be generated, but the material may sound
better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally • Extended OFF – Maximum 5.1 playback
encoded (in which case, you can simply switch the
Extended mode off). Note
The table below indicates when you will hear the
• You must have surround back speakers connected
surround back channel when playing various kinds of
(and set to LARGE or SMALL in the Speaker Setting on
sources. (=Sound plays through surround back
page 44) and the Surround back speaker setting on
speaker(s))
page 38 must be set to Normal (SB) to hear the
surround back channel.
TUNER
CONTROL
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION
MULTI
JOG
BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
MULTI
JOG
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
• You can’t use the surround back channel with
SYSTEM
SETUP RETURN
MULTI ROOM
CONTROL ON/OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
VIDEO2 INPUT
headphones, the STEREO / DIRECT mode.
PHONES
MULTI JOG MULTI JOG • You can’t hear the surround back channel with DTS
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
Standard / THX
Extended Advanced
Type of source Multichannel Stereo sources
mode surround
sources 2 Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic Neo:6
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded ON
multichannel source with 6.1ch
surround AUTO
Dolby Digital/DTS encoded ON
multichannel source
AUTO
Dolby Digital encoded stereo source; ON
other digital stereo source
AUTO
DTS encoded stereo source ON
AUTO
Analog 2-channel (stereo) source ON
AUTO
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Using the Virtual Surround Back • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) repeatedly
to cycle the virtual surround back channel options.
mode (VirtualSB) Each press cycles through the options as follows:
When you’re not using surround back speakers,
• VirtualSB ON – Virtual Surround Back is always used
selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround
(for example, on 5.1 encoded material)
back channel through your surround speakers. For
example, you can choose to listen to sources with no • VirtualSB AUTO – Virtual Surround Back is
surround back channel information (for example, 5.1 automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for
encoded material) with emulated 6.1 encoding example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)
(VirtualSB ON). Sometimes the material may sound • VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is
better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally switched off
encoded. In this case you can have the receiver only
apply this effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital
EX or DTS-ES (VirtualSB AUTO), or you can simply Note
switch it off (VirtualSB OFF). • You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode with
The table indicates when you will hear the virtual headphones, or with the THX or STEREO / DIRECT
surround back channel. (=Virtual surround back modes.
channel is active) • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if
the surround speakers are on and the Surr Back
TUNER TUNING/ MIDNIGHT/ ACOUSTIC DIALOG MULTI CH SIGNAL EXTENDED
setting is set to NO in the Speaker Setting on page 44.
EDIT STATION BAND MPX LOUDNESS TONE EQ ENHANCEMENT IN SELECT MODE SPEAKERS
TUNER
CONTROL MULTI
JOG
MULTI
JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
• You can’t hear the virtual surround back channel with
MULTI ROOM
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R • The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied
to sources that do not have surround channel
information.
Standard
VirtualSB Advanced
Type of source Multichannel Stereo sources
mode surround
sources 2 Pro Logic II 2 Pro Logic Neo:6
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded ON
multichannel source with 6.1ch
surround AUTO
Dolby Digital/DTS encoded ON
multichannel source
AUTO
Dolby Digital/DTS encoded stereo ON
source; other digital stereo source
AUTO
Analog 2-channel (stereo) source ON
AUTO
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MULTI JOG
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
RECEIVER
MULTI
JOG
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
Note
• You can’t use MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS with DTS 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to
96kHz/24 bit or PCM 96/88.2kHz sources, or when adjust.
MULTI CH IN, or one of the THX modes has been Each press switches between BASS and TREBLE.
selected.
2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of
• If you switch on Loudness or Midnight listening when bass or treble as necessary.
DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically The bass and treble can be adjusted from –6 to +6 (dB).
switches to STEREO.
• Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input
automatically.
Enhancing dialog
• Default setting: DIALOG E OFF Note
The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the • You can only use the tone controls when STEREO/
center channel to make it stand out from other DIRECT is selected. DIRECT will switch to STEREO
background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. when the tone controls are used.
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
RECEIVER
Note
• You can’t use dialog enhancement with DTS 96kHz/
24 bit or PCM 96/88.2kHz sources, or when one of the
THX modes has been selected.
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Playing other sources • You can’t listen to your speaker B (Second Zone)
system during playback from the multichannel
inputs.
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
MULTI CONTROL
the remote control to set the sleep timer.
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
30 min 60 min
Selecting the multichannel analog
inputs
If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with Off 90 min
multichannel analog outputs to this receiver (page 17),
you must select the analog multichannel inputs for
surround sound playback. Note
• You can check the remaining sleep time at any time
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
by pressing SHIFT+SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly
will cycle through the sleep options again.
TUNER
CONTROL MULTI MULTI
JOG JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM MULTI ROOM
MCACC
SETUP RETURN CONTROL ON/OFF SETUP MIC
• The sleep timer affects the sub room when the multi-
room feature is on.
MULTI JOG MULTI JOG
PHONES
Note
• When playback from the multichannel inputs is
selected, you can’t use the ACOUSTIC EQ, DIALOG
E, SIGNAL SELECT, INPUT ATT, TONE, and
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS buttons, as well as any of
the listening modes (including STEREO/DIRECT and
the Extended mode).
• When playback from the multichannel inputs is
selected, only the volume and channel levels can be
set.
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Chapter 6:
The System Setup menu
Making receiver settings from the 3 Select the setting you want to adjust.
System Setup menu System Setup
The following section shows you how to make detailed [ 1. Surr Back System ]
[ 2. AUTO MCACC ]
settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for [ 3. MANUAL MCACC ]
[ 4. Manual SP Setup ]
example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in [ 5. Input Assign ]
[ 6. Other Setup ]
separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune
Enter : Select
individual speaker system settings to your liking. Return : Exit
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE • Surr Back System – Specify how you are using your
surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker
setting below).
• AUTO MCACC – This is a quick and effective
automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting
up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11).
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT
D.ACCESS CLASS
• Input Assign – Specify what you’ve connected to the
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE digital and component video inputs (see The Input
DTV MENU ST
ENTER
ST
Assign menu on page 63).
T.EDIT BAND
SYSTEM
GUIDE SETUP
TUNE
RETURN
• Other Setup – Make customized settings to reflect
TV CONTROL
how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup
TVVOL INPUT
SELECT
TV CH VOL menu on page 64).
TUNER
DISPLAY REC STOP
Surround back speaker setting
MPX CH RETURN
• Default setting: Normal (SB)
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
There are several ways you can use the surround back
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. speaker channels with this system. In addition to a
Use the RECEIVER button to switch on. normal home theater setup where they are used for the
• If headphones are connected to the receiver, surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping
disconnect them. the front speakers or as a separate speaker system in
another room.
2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press
the SYSTEM SETUP button. 1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the menu.
/// buttons and ENTER on the remote control to See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
navigate through the screens and select menu items. above if you’re not already at this screen.
Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.
System Setup
• Press SYSTEM SETUP at any time to exit the System
[ 1. Surr Back System ]
Setup menu. [ 2. AUTO MCACC ]
[ 3. MANUAL MCACC ]
[ 4. Manual SP Setup ]
[ 5. Input Assign ]
[ 6. Other Setup ]
Enter : Select
Return : Exit
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2 Select the surround back speaker setting. 1 Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup
menu.
1. Surround Back System See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
Surround Back Output
[ Normal(SB) ]
above if you’re not already at this screen.
System Setup
[ 1. Surr Back System ]
[ 2. AUTO MCACC ]
[ 3. MANUAL MCACC ]
[ 4. Manual SP Setup ]
[ 5. Input Assign ]
[ 6. Other Setup ]
• Normal (SB) – Select for normal home theater use Enter : Select
Return : Exit
with surround back speakers in your main (speaker
system A) setup.
• Second Zone – Select to use the (surround back) B 2 Select the setting you want to adjust.
speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to
another room (see Second Zone speaker B setup on make these settings in order.
page 56).
3.MANUAL MCACC
• Front Bi-Amp – Select this setting if you’re bi- [ a .Fine Ch Level ]
amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front [
[
b .Fine Ch Distance
c .EQ AUTO Setting
]
]
speakers on page 57). [
[
d .EQ Data Copy
e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust
]
]
[ f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust ]
[ g .EQ Data Check ]
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the System Setup menu.
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3.MANUAL MCACC 3a.Fine Channel Level 3.MANUAL MCACC 3b.Fine Channel Distance
Return:Cancel Return:Cancel
2 Adjust the level of the left channel. 2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the
This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want listening position.
to keep the level around 0dB so that you’ll have plenty of
room to adjust the other speaker levels. 3b.Fine Channel Distance
Left [ 10.0ft ]
Left [ + 0.5dB ]
Enter:Next
Return:Cancel
Enter:Next
Return:Cancel 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the
distance as necessary.
• After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output Use / (cursor left/right) to adjust the delay of the
speaker you selected to match the reference speaker.
3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels
The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from
(+/– 10dB) as necessary.
0.5 to 45.0 feet.
Use / (cursor left/right) to adjust the volume of the
speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. 3b.Fine Channel Distance
When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, Ref:Left
Right
10.0ft
[ 10.0ft ]
press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next Center
Surround L
[ 10.0ft
[ 10.0ft
]
]
channel. Surround
Surr Back
R
L
[ 10.0ft
[ 10.0ft
]
]
Surr Back R [ 10.0ft ]
Sub Woofer [ 10.0ft ]
3a.Fine Channel Level
Ref:Left + 0.5dB
Right [ + 1.0dB ] Return:Finish
Center [ 0.0dB ]
Surround L [ 0.0dB ]
Surround R [ 0.0dB ]
Surr Back L [ 0.0dB ] Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the
Surr Back R [ 0.0dB ]
Sub Woofer [ 0.0dB ] target channel. From the listening position, face the two
speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each
Return:Finish
speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are
arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of
• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will
you and between your arm span.
change depending on which speaker you select.
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply
use / (cursor up/down) to select it.
4 When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
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When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, 2 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish.
press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next
channel. 3c. EQ AUTO Setting 3c. EQ AUTO Setting
Return:Cancel
Setup on page 13 for notes regarding high TO FROM TO FROM
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3 Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm. 3 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to
your liking.
3d. EQ Data Copy
Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select the
Before manually adjusting the Acoustic Calibration EQ, channel.
we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the
Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the
FRONT ALIGN settings from the auto setup above (or
frequency and / (cursor left/right) to boost or cut the
from Automatically setting up for surround sound
EQ. When you’re finished, go back to the top of the
(MCACC) on page 11) to one of the custom settings.
screen and use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to
Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a
select the next channel.
reference point from which to start (see Copying your
Acoustic Calibration EQ settings above for how to do this). • The front speakers can’t be adjusted if you selected
FRONT ALIGN.
1 Select ‘EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust or EQ CUSTOM2
• The OVER indicator shows in the display if the
Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.
frequency adjustment is too drastic and might
3.MANUAL MCACC
distort. If this happens, bring the level down until
[ a .Fine Ch Level ]
OVER disappears from the display.
[ b .Fine Ch Distance ]
[ c .EQ AUTO Setting ]
[ d .EQ Data Copy ]
[ e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust ]
[
[
f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust
g .EQ Data Check
]
]
Tip
• Changing the frequency curve of one channel too
drastically will affect the overall balance. If the
speaker balance seems uneven, you can raise or
2 Select which method you would like to use to
lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM
adjust the overall frequency balance.
feature. Use / (cursor up/down) to select TRIM
It is best to choose whichever one you copied to the
then use / (cursor left/right) to raise or lower the
custom setting in Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ
channel level for the current speaker.
settings above.
4 When you're finished, press RETURN.
3e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Test Tone Type
[ ALL CH ADJUST ]
Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings
After you have completed an automatic or manual
Enter : Next Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment, you can check the
Return : Cancel
ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings
using the on-screen display.
• ALL CH ADJUST – All the speakers can be set
1 Select ‘EQ Data Check’ from the Manual MCACC
independently so no special weighting is given to any
setup menu.
one channel. When adjusting, test tones will sound
for each individual channel.
3.MANUAL MCACC
• FRONT ALIGN – Speakers are set in accordance with [ a .Fine Ch Level ]
[ b .Fine Ch Distance ]
the front speaker settings. The sound of the test tone [ c .EQ AUTO Setting ]
[ d .EQ Data Copy ]
will alternate between the left front (reference) [ e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust ]
[ f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust ]
speaker and the target speaker. [ g .EQ Data Check ]
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4. Manual SP Setup
[ a . Speaker Setting ]
[ b . Crossover Network ]
[ c . Channel Level ]
[ d . Speaker Distance ]
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Front [ LARGE ] • If you select one surround back speaker only, make
Center [ SMALL ]
Surround [ SMALL ] sure that speaker is hooked up to the left surround
Surr Back [ SMALLx2 ]
Sub Woofer [ YES ] back terminal.
(THX Speaker:SMALL)
• If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that all
speakers are set to SMALL.
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
Use / (cursor left/right) to select the size (and You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
number) of each of the following speakers:
• Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers
reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you Tip
didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send • If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may
the bass frequencies to the subwoofer. seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers
• Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however,
reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker
SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other placement of your room you may actually experience
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center a decrease in the amount of bass due low frequency
speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to cancellations. In this case, try changing the position
the front speakers). or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results,
• Surround – Select LARGE if your surround speakers listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and
reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL
SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is
surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by
surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a selecting SMALL for the front speakers.
subwoofer).
• Surr Back – Select the number of surround back
speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGE
if your surround back speakers reproduce bass
frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass
frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If
you didn’t connect surround back speakers choose
NO.
• Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of
channels set to SMALL are output from the
subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below).
Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to
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[ a. Speaker Setting ]
Note [ b. Crossover Network ]
[ c. Channel Level ]
[ d. Speaker Distance ]
• For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker
Setting above.
1 Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP
Setup menu.
2 Select a setup option.
4. Manual SP Setup
Setting Start
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN. Please Wait
Note
• If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the 4 Adjust the level of each channel using the /
crossover frequency is set to 80Hz. (cursor left/right) buttons.
If you selected Manual, use / (cursor up/down) to
switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in
the order shown on-screen:
Return:Finish
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Note Tip
• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, • For best surround sound, make sure the surround
take the readings from your main listening position back speakers are the same distance from the
and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C- listening position.
weighting/slow reading).
• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You
may need to adjust the level after testing with an
actual soundtrack.
5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Tip
• You can change the channel levels at any time by
using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/– on the remote control.
You can set separate levels for the listening modes
(Standard, Home THX, Advanced and Stereo/Direct)
as well as for the MULTI CH IN mode. However, the
listening mode setting will be cleared if you use any
of the setups (for example, System Setup or Auto
Setup) to set the channel levels at a later date.
Speaker Distance
For good sound depth and separation from your system,
you need to specify the distance of your speakers from
the listening position. The receiver can then add the
proper delay needed for effective surround sound.
1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP
Setup menu.
4. Manual SP Setup
[ a. Speaker Setting ]
[ b. Crossover Network ]
[ c. Channel Level ]
[ d. Speaker Distance ]
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Chapter 7:
Using the tuner
Listening to the radio Automatic tuning
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and To search for stations in the currently selected band,
AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and press and hold TUNE +/– for about a second. The
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the receiver will start searching for the next station,
frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for
station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can other stations.
memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving Manual tuning
station presets on page 48 for more on how to do this. To change the frequency one step at a time, press
TUNE +/–.
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
High speed tuning
Press and hold TUNE +/– for high speed tuning.
Release the button at the frequency you want.
MULTI CONTROL
TV CONT
If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press
the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono
reception mode. This should improve the sound quality
and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.
INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR
+10 DISC
ENTER
D.ACCESS
TOP MENU
CLASS
MENU Tuning directly to a station
TUNE
TUNER
DISPLAY REC STOP 2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or
MPX CH RETURN
HDD DVD
AM), if necessary.
AUDIO SUBTITLE
CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
CH Each press switches the band between FM and AM.
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
AUTO SURR
ACOUSTIC
EQ
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).
EFFECT
SHIFT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency
of the radio station.
For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.
RECEIVER
If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS
1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner. twice to cancel the frequency and start over.
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STANDBY/ON SELECT
ENTER
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
MULTI JOG
0123456789
!”#$%&’()∗+,–./:;<=>?@[ \ ]^_{|} ˜
• Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the ST +/–
buttons (remote) to select characters.
• Press ENTER to confirm a character. If no character
is input, a space is input.
TUNER TUNING/ MIDNIGHT/ ACOUSTIC DIALOG MULTI CH SIGNAL EXTENDED
EDIT STATION BAND MPX LOUDNESS TONE EQ ENHANCEMENT IN SELECT MODE SPEAKERS
TUNER
CONTROL MULTI
JOG
MULTI
JOG • The name is stored when ENTER is pressed after
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM
SETUP RETURN
MULTI ROOM
CONTROL ON/OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC choosing the fourth character.
MULTI JOG MULTI JOG
PHONES
Tip
• To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and
input four spaces instead of a name.
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
INPUT ATT
+10
FL DIMMER SR
DISC
• Once you have named a station preset, you can press
D.ACCESS
ENTER
CLASS
TUNER DISPLAY when listening to a station to
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE switch the display between name and frequency.
DTV MENU ST ST
ENTER
T.EDIT BAND
SYSTEM
GUIDE SETUP
TUNE
TV CONTROL
RETURN Listening to station presets
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT
MULTI CONTROL
TVVOL INPUT TV CH VOL
You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See
SELECT
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER
Saving station presets above if you haven’t done this
DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE already.
TUNER REC STOP
DISPLAY
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR
DISC
CH CH
2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize. station is stored.
See Listening to the radio on page 47 for more on this. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.
2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). 3 Press ST +/– (STATION +/–) to select the station
The display shows STATION MEMORY, then a blinking preset you want.
memory class. • You can also use the number buttons on the remote
control to recall the station preset.
3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes
then press ST +/– (STATION +/–) to select the station
preset you want. Note
You can also use the number buttons or the MULTI JOG • If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power
dial (front panel) to select a station preset. outlet for over a month, the station memories will be
4 Press ENTER. lost and will have to be reprogrammed.
After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop
blinking and the receiver stores the station.
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Making recordings 08
Chapter 8:
Making recordings
Making an audio or a video recording 2 Select the input signal (if necessary).
You can make an audio or a video recording from the Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal
built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source corresponding to the source component (see page 33 for
connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). more on this).
Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording from an 3 Prepare the source you want to record.
analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.
components you are recording to/from are hooked up in
4 Prepare the recorder.
the same way (see Connecting up on page 14 for more on
Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording
connections).
device and set the recording levels.
If you want to record a video source, you also need to use
Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if
the same type of connection for the source as for the
you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set
recorder. For example, you can’t record a component
the audio recording level automatically—check the
hooked up to S-video jacks with a recorder hooked up to
component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure.
the composite video outputs (see page 18 for more on
video connections). 5 Start recording, then start playback of the source
INPUT
component.
TVVOL
SELECT
TV CH VOL
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
MPX CH RETURN
• The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble,
HDD DVD
AUDIO SUBTITLE
CH CH loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the
RECEIVER CONTROL
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
recorded signal.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/
DVD/LD TV/SAT
MULTI CONTROL
DVR/VCR TV CONT AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS
• Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can
EFFECT
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER
SHIFT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
only be recorded in analog.
• Some video sources are copy-protected. These
RECEIVER cannot be recorded.
CD-R/
CD TAPE/MD TUNER VIDEO2
MASTER VOLUME
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM MULTI ROOM
MCACC
SETUP RETURN CONTROL ON/OFF SETUP MIC
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Chapter 9:
Controlling the rest of your system
Setting the remote to control other 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and
hold the 1 button.
components The remote LCD display shows SETUP.
Most components can be assigned to one of the MULTI
CONTROL buttons using the component’s manufacturer 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the
preset code stored in the remote. component you want to control.
The LCD on the remote displays the component you want
However, please note that there are cases where only
to control.
certain functions may be controllable after assigning the
proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in • You can’t assign the RECEIVER button.
the remote control will not work for the model that you 3 Use / (cursor left/right) to select PRESET
are using. then press ENTER.
If you can’t find a preset code that matches the
component you want to control, you can still teach the 4 Use / (cursor up/down) to select the first
remote individual commands from another remote letter of the brand name of your component then
control (page 51). press ENTER.
This should be the manufacturer’s name (for example, P
for Pioneer).
Note
5 Use / (cursor up/down) to select the
• TV codes (for example, codes for TV, CATV, Satellite manufacturer’s name from the list then press ENTER.
TV or DTV) can only be assigned to the TV/SAT or TV
CONT button. 6 Use / (cursor up/down) to select the proper
code from the list, then try using this remote control
• If you assign the TUNER function to another
with your component.
component, you will have to reassign it to the Pioneer
The code should start with the component type (for
preset code to use this receiver’s built-in tuner.
example, DVD 009). If there is more than one, start with
• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing the first one.
RECEIVER. To go back a step, press RETURN.
To try out the remote control, switch the component on or
• After one minute of inactivity, the remote off (into standby) by pressing SOURCE . If it doesn’t
automatically exits the operation. seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there
is one).
Selecting preset codes directly • If you can’t find or properly enter a preset code, you
can still teach the remote individual commands from
another remote control (see Programming signals
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE from other remote controls below).
7 If your component is controlled successfully,
press ENTER to confirm.
The remote LCD display shows OK.
MULTI CONTROL
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER
D.ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE
DTV MENU ST ST
ENTER
T.EDIT BAND
SYSTEM TUNE
GUIDE SETUP RETURN
TV CONTROL
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Programming signals from other Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be
learned from other remote controls. The buttons
remote controls available are shown below:
If the preset code for your component is not available, or
the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you
INPUT
can program signals from the remote control of another RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
MULTI CONTROL
TV CONT
D.ACCESS CLASS
• You can’t assign the RECEIVER button. TOP MENU
TUNE
MENU
DTV MENU ST ST
1 – 2 inches
DISC
SOURCE
MCACC
SETUP
RETURN
RECEIVER
TV CONT
CLASS
MENU
BAND
EFFECT
MUTE
VOL
SLEEP
ENTER
DVD
CH
SR
RECEIVER CONTROL
ST
DVR/VCR
DTV INFO
TUNER
REC STOP
RECEIVER
TV CH
STEREO
LEVEL
HDD
MULTI CONTROL
TV CONTROL
CH
FL DIMMER
SETUP
ENTER
TEST TONE
CH RETURN
RECEIVER SELECT
CD-R/TAPE
ADV.SURR
CHSELECT
SELECT
SUBTITLE
INPUT
TUNE
TUNE
INPUT
TV/SAT
REC
RECEIVER
+10
ST
INPUT ATT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
DTV ON/OFF
STANDRAD
DISPLAY
TOP MENU
TUNER
SHIFT
AUDIO
D.ACCESS
TVVOL
DVD/LD
MPX
DTV MENU
T.EDIT
CD
GUIDE
5 Press the corresponding button on the other 6 To program additional signals for the current
remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal component repeat steps 4 and 5.
to this receiver’s remote control. To program signals for another component, exit and
For example, if you want to learn the playback control repeat steps 1 through 5.
signal, press and hold for a couple of seconds. The
LCD display will show OK if the operation has been 7 Press the RECEIVER button to exit and store the
learned. operation(s).
If for some reasons the operation hasn’t been learned the
LCD will display ERROR briefly and then display PRES Note
KEY again. If this happens, keep pressing the (teaching)
button as you vary the distance between the two remotes, • Some commands from other remote controls cannot
until the LCD display shows OK. be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need
to be moved closer together or farther apart.
• If the remote LCD shows ERROR, it may also mean
the memory is full. See Erasing one of the remote
control button settings below to erase a programmed
button you’re not using to free up more memory.
• TV CONTROL buttons (TV,TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/–
and INPUT SELECT) can only be learned after
selecting TV CONT.
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Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV
Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. DTV
+10 button Use to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV channel. DTV
& Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
ENTER DTV
Note
• The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button.
Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT (MULTI CONTROL) button. If you
have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CONT button.
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SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/Cassette deck
Pause playback or recording. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/Cassette deck
Stops playback (on some models, pressing this when the disc is already CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
stopped will cause the disc tray to open). DVR player/Cassette deck
REC Starts recording. To prevent accidental recording, this button must be pressed MD/CD-R/VCR/ DVR player/
(SHIFT+) twice to take effect (the second press must be within 10 seconds of the first). Cassette deck
+10 button Selects tracks higher than 10. (For example, press +10 then 3 to select track 13.) CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD
player
TOP MENU Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD player. DVD/DVR player
MENU Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using. DVD/DVR player
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Stops the tape. Cassette deck
& Navigates DVD menu/options. DVD/DVR Player
ENTER
GUIDE Press to access the DVD player setup screen. DVD/DVR Player
HDD Switches to the hard disk controls when using a DVD/HDD recorder. DVR Player
(SHIFT +
CH–)
DVD Switches to the DVD controls when using a DVD/HDD recorder. DVR Player
(SHIFT +
CH+)
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10 Other connections
Chapter 10:
Other connections
Switching the speaker system
Caution
If you selected Second Zone in Surround back speaker
• Before making or changing the connections, switch off setting on page 38, three speaker system settings are
the power and disconnect the power cord from the possible using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected
power outlet. Plugging in components should be the Normal (SB) or Front Bi-Amp, the button will simply
last connection you make with your system. switch your main speaker system on or off. The options
• Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker below are for the Second Zone setting only.
wires from different terminals. • Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to
• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance select a speaker system setting.
between 6–16Ω (please see Switching the speaker As mentioned above, if you have selected Normal (SB),
impedance on page 74 if you plan to use speakers the button will simply switch your main speaker system
with an impedance of less than 8Ω). (A) on or off.
MULTI
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
JOG JOG
SETUP MIC
setting on page 38, you can use the speakers connected MULTI JOG MULTI JOG
Note
• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you
made in Manual speaker setup on page 43. However,
if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the
subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).
• Depending on the settings in Surround back speaker
setting on page 38, output from the surround back
pre-out terminals may change.
• All speaker systems (except Second Zone
connections) are switched off when headphones are
connected.
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SELECTABLE
Front left
speaker SELECTABLE
Hi
Caution
Lo
• Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are
fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your
speakers.
Since both front and surround back speaker terminals
output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front • Don't connect different speakers from the same
or surround back) is powering which part (Hi or Low) of terminal in this way.
the speaker.
• Make sure that the + / – connections are properly
inserted.
2 Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr
Back System’ menu.
See Surround back speaker setting on page 38 to specify
how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.
Caution
• Most speakers with both Hi and Low terminals have
two metal plates that connect the Hi to the Low
terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-
amping the speakers or you could severely damage
the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more
information.
• If your speakers have a removable crossover network,
make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing
so may damage your speakers.
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10 Other connections
DIGITA AM
DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE
IN 2 IN 1
(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/S
AC OUTLET
CD 12V
IN RIGGER
OUT12V/ DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT TUNER
ASSIGNABLE
PLAY
IN
mA MAX)
MULTI CONTROL
VIDEO1 SOURCE
SUR- VIDEO1
IN ROUND IN PB IN
SPEAKERS
R L
SUR-
IN 1
IR
A R FRONT CENTER
R SURROUND L
SURROUND BACK / B CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER MPX CH RETURN
PLAY
IN
DVR / R
ROUND
BACK
L
(Single)
IN
DVR /
PR
OUT
RS - 232C
L
R L (Single)
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
VCR VCR SELECTABLE
CEN-
CH CH
OUT OUT Y
TER
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
FRONT PB
IN 4
(CD)
IN
DVD/
R L
IN
DVD/
IN 2
SELECTABLE
RECEIVER CONTROL
LD
IN
R L
R
SUR-
ROUND
L
LD
IN
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT
1 2
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
Separate
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
D.ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE
RECEIVER
Note DTV MENU ST ST
• Even if you don’t have an IR receiver, you can make 1 Point the remote control at the IR receiver and
multi-room connections and use the front panel to press RECEIVER.
control the sub room. This switches on the multi-room feature.
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2 Press (SHIFT+) INPUT SELECT to select the input • Even if you don’t press CONTROL above, the system
source you want to listen to in the sub room. automatically switches back to the main room
controls.
3 Use (SHIFT+) VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.
You won’t be able to adjust the volume if it is set to FIXED
in the Multi Room Setup on page 67. Note
• You can only increase the volume to 0dB. • Multi-room can’t be used when you’re setting up the
• In addition to the controls above, you can also use the system (from the on-screen System Setup menu).
CLASS, STATION +/– and number buttons when • You won’t be able to switch the main room off
using the tuner. completely unless you’ve switched off the multi-room
control first.
Using the front panel multi-room controls • When the multi-room feature is switched on, you can
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-52TX
also change the sub room input source with the front
panel MULTI JOG dial, even when the main unit is in
LISTENING MODE
STANDBY/ON SELECT
ENTER
DVD/LD
CD
TV/SAT
CD-R/
TAPE/MD
DVR/VCR
TUNER
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
standby.
MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME
• Remote operation may not be possible if direct light
from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR
receiver remote sensor window.
• The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station
at a time. Therefore, changing the station in one
room also changes the station in the other room.
Please be careful not to change stations when
TUNER TUNING/ MIDNIGHT/ ACOUSTIC MULTI CH SIGNAL EXTENDED
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM
SETUP RETURN
MULTI ROOM
CONTROL ON/OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC • The volume levels of the main and sub rooms are
PHONES
MULTI JOG MULTI JOG
independent.
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
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ANALOG
INPUT
DIGITAL AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
Powered
subwoofer Pioneer plasma
N1 OUT ANTENNA
display
V/SAT) IN OUT ANALOG
OUT CONTROL INPUT
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE DIGITAL AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
R L
PRE
OUT MONITOR
Center channel MONITOR OUT
CEN-
TER
OUT amplifier (mono) IN 2 IN 1
(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT)
OUT
OUT
IN
ANTENNA
OUT
CONTROL
Y
SUBW. CD 12V
IN PB TRIGGE
MONITOR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE (DC OUT1
OUT R L
FRONT ANALOG PLAY PRE 100mA M
OUT MONITOR
R L INPUT ASSIGNABLE
IN CEN- OUT PR
CD-R/ TER
1 4
L R TAPE/MD SUBW.
MONITOR
SUR- VIDEO1 OUT OUT
FRONT Y
ROUND IN
R L Front channel REC
VIDEO1
R L
SUR-
ROUND
BACK IN
amplifier IN
R
SUR-
ROUND
L
VIDEO1
IN PB
IN 1
IN
SUR-
L PLAY ROUND OUT
R (Single) DVR /
ANALOG
IN BACK
L
IN PR
VCR DVR / R (Single) DVR / RS - 23
CEN- INPUT VCR VCR
OUT OUT CEN-
TER L R IN 3 REC
TER
OUT Y
(DVD/ SUBW.
SUBW. TV/
TV/
SAT
Surround channel LD)
SAT
IN
FRONT
TV/
SAT
IN
PB
FRONT R L
R L
IN amplifier IN 4
(CD) DVD/
LD SUR-
ROUND
DVD/
LD PR
IN 2
ASSIGNABLE
IN IN
R L 1 2
DVD/ R L COMPONENT
SUR- MULTI CH IN
ROUND LD ANALOG DIGITAL AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO VIDEO
R L IN INPUT
L L R
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUDIO VIDEO
Surround back
channel amplifier
Important
• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround • If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an
back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control
this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) at the plasma display remote sensor to control the
terminal only. receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the
• The sound from the surround back terminals will receiver using the remote control if you switch the
depend on how you have configured the Surround plasma display off.
back speaker setting on page 38.
• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the Note
speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any
speakers that are connected directly to the receiver. • This receiver is compatible with all Pioneer plasma
displays from 2003 onward.
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front
speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 44) to
large.
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• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL
OUT jack of your plasma display. plasma display
Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of
make a few settings in the receiver. See SR+ Setup for features become available to make using this receiver
Pioneer plasma displays on page 66 for detailed with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These
instructions. features include:
• On-screen displays when making receiver settings,
such as speaker setup, MCACC setup, and so on.
• On-screen volume display.
• On-screen display of listening mode.
• Automatic video input switching on the plasma
VIDEO VIDEO
display.
INPUT 1 Pioneer plasma INPUT 2 • Automatic volume muting on the plasma display.
display
See also SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on
page 66 for more on setting up the receiver.
DVD TV/SAT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-52TX
LISTENING MODE
CD-R/
ENTER CD TAPE/MD TUNER VIDEO2
MULTI CONTROL
CONTROL
JOG JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM MULTI ROOM
MCACC
SETUP RETURN CONTROL ON/OFF SETUP MIC
VSX-52TX
To make the most of the SR+ features, you should INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR
DISC
connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a +10
ENTER
D.ACCESS CLASS
slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For TOP MENU
TUNE
MENU
plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/ 1 Make sure that the plasma display and this
or digital) to this receiver. receiver are switched on and that they are
connected with the SR+ cable.
Note See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
above for more on connecting these components.
• The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commer-
cially available under the part number ADE7095. 2 To switch SR+ mode on/off, press RECEIVER, then
Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for the SR+ button.
more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you The front panel display shows SR+ ON or SR+ OFF.
can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini
phone plug for the connection).
Note
• The automatic volume muting feature is enabled
separately; see SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
on page 66.
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Chapter 11:
Other Settings
The Input Assign menu Assigning the digital inputs
You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu • Default settings:
if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to Digital-1 (optical) – TV/SAT
the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have Digital-2 (optical) – CD-R
connected equipment using component video cables.
Digital-3 (coaxial) – DVD/LD
Digital-4 (coaxial) – CD
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
You only need to do this if you didn’t hook up your digital
equipment according to the default settings for the
digital inputs (see above). This setting tells the receiver
what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so
the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT
hooked up.
MULTI CONTROL
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER
1 Select ‘Digital Input’ from the Input Assign menu.
5. Input Assign
[ a . Digital Input ]
[ b . Component Input ]
D.ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE
DTV MENU ST ST
ENTER
T.EDIT BAND
SYSTEM
GUIDE SETUP
TUNE
RETURN
2 Select the number of the digital input to which
TV CONTROL
you’ve connected your digital component.
TVVOL INPUT
SELECT
TV CH VOL The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the
inputs on the back of the receiver.
DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE
Digital - 1 [ TV/SAT ]
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD Digital - 2 [ CD-R ]
Digital - 3 [ DVD/LD ]
Digital - 4 [ CD ]
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.
Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.
2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press
the SYSTEM SETUP button.
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the 3 Select the component that corresponds with the
/// buttons and ENTER on the remote control to one you connected to that input.
navigate through the screens and select menu items. Select between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO1, CD-R,
Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. CD or OFF.
3 Select ‘Input Assign’ from the System Setup • Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons and ENTER
menu. to do this.
• If you assign a digital input to a certain function (for
System Setup 5. Input Assign example, DVD/LD) then any digital inputs previously
[
[
1.
2.
Surr Back System
AUTO MCACC
]
]
[ a . Digital Input
[ b . Component Input
]
]
assigned to that function will automatically be
[
[
3.
4.
MANUAL MCACC
Manual SP Setup
]
]
switched off.
[ 5. Input Assign ]
[ 6. Other Setup ] 4 When you're finished, press RETURN.
Enter : Select
Return : Exit
You will return to the Input Assign menu.
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MULTI CONTROL
[ a . Digital Input ]
[ b . Component Input ]
D.ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE
TUNE
BAND
SYSTEM
Select between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO1 or OFF. GUIDE SETUP
TV CONTROL
RETURN
Component-1 [ DVD/LD ]
Component-2 [ OFF ] DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
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4 Select the setting you want to adjust. 2 Choose the setting that you want.
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to
adjust these settings in order: 6a. DRC Setup
[ a. DRC Setup ]
[ b. Dual Mono Setup ]
[ c. LFE ATT Setup ]
[ d. SR+ Setup ]
[ e. Multi Room Setup ]
[ f . 12V Trigger Setup ]
Dual Mono
sound at low volumes. [ CH1 ]
6. Other Setup
[ a. DRC Setup ]
[ b. Dual Mono Setup ]
[ c. LFE ATT Setup ]
[
[
d.
e.
SR+ Setup
Multi Room Setup
]
] • CH1 – Only channel 1 is played
[ f . 12V Trigger Setup ]
• CH2 – Only channel 2 is played
• CH1 CH2 – Both channels are played through the
front speakers
3 When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
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[ a . DRC Setup ]
LFE Attenuator Setup [
[
b . Dual Mono Setup
c . LFE ATT Setup
]
]
[ d . SR+ Setup ]
• Default setting: ATT 0 dB [ e . Multi Room Setup ]
[ f . 12V Trigger Setup ]
Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-
low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to
prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the
sound from the speakers. 2 Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you
1 Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup want.
menu.
6d. SR+ Setup
PDP Volume Control
[ OFF ]
6. Other Setup PDP Input Select
DVD/LD [ input-3 ]
[ a. DRC Setup ] TV/SAT [ TV ]
[ b. Dual Mono Setup ] DVR [ input-1 ]
[ c. LFE ATT Setup ] VIDEO1 [ OFF ]
[ d. SR+ Setup ] VIDEO2 [ OFF ]
[ e. Multi Room Setup ] Monitor Out Connect
[ f . 12V Trigger Setup ] [ input-2 ]
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[ a . DRC Setup ]
[ b . Dual Mono Setup ]
6e. Multi Room Setup 6f. Multi Room Setup [ c . LFE ATT Setup ]
[ d . SR+ Setup ]
Volume Level Volume Level [ e . Multi Room Setup ]
[ VARIABLE ] [ FIXED ] [ f . 12V Trigger Setup ]
IR Setting IR Setting
[Setting 1] [Setting 1]
Caution
• OFF – 12 volt trigger is not activated for the selected
• With the FIXED setting, the source is sent from this component.
receiver at maximum volume, so make sure the • ON – 12 volt trigger is activated for the selected
volume is quite low in the sub room at first and then component.
experiment to find the correct level.
3 Repeat for as many input functions as you would
3 Select the type of IR receiver you’re using. like to set.
6e. Multi Room Setup 4 When you're finished, press RETURN.
Volume Level
[ VARIABLE ]
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
IR Setting
[ Setting 1 ]
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Chapter 12:
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks
listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
Power
Symptom Cause Remedy
The power does not turn on. • The power plug is disconnected. • Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
• The protection circuit may have been • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert
activated. again.
The receiver suddenly switches • The speaker wires are frayed or sticking out • Reinsert the speaker wires, making sure there are no
off. of the jack, and are touching the back of the stray strands of wire and that they are inserted fully.
receiver or another set of wires.
• The receiver has a serious problem. • Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer
authorized independent service company.
During loud playback the power • The protection circuit has been activated • Turn down the volume.
suddenly switches off. because the lowest actual impedance of the • When it’s convenient, go to Acoustic Calibration EQ on
speakers (as opposed to the speakers rated page 41 and lower the 40 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels
impedance) is dangerously low. using the manual setting.
• Turning the digital safety feature on may allow you to
turn up the volume a little more. To switch between
SAFETY ON and SAFETY OFF, put the receiver into
standby, then press the STANDBY/ON button while
holding down the SYSTEM SETUP button on the front
panel.
The unit does not respond when • Static electricity caused by dry air. • Switch the unit off, then on again.
the buttons are pressed. • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert
again.
AMP ERR blinks in the display, • The receiver has a serious problem. • Do not try to turn on the receiver. Contact a Pioneer
then the power automatically authorized independent service company for assistance.
switches off. The MCACC blinks
and the power does not turn on.
OVERHEAT blinks in the display • The internal temperature of the unit has • After allowing the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated
then the power automatically become too high. place, try switching the receiver back on. Make sure you
switches off. follow the guidelines for improving heat dispersal in
Ventilation on page 7.
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No sound
Symptom Cause Remedy
No sound is output when an • Improper connections. • Make sure you have properly connected the component
input source is selected. to the corresponding input on the back of the receiver
No sound output from the front (see Connecting up on page 14).
speakers. • Sound is muted or the volume is turned • Press MUTE or adjust the volume accordingly.
down.
• Speakers are turned off or selected • Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set (see
improperly with the SPEAKERS switch. Switching the speaker system on page 56).
• The input signal type is incorrect. • Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the proper input signal
(see Choosing the input signal on page 33).
• The multichannel analog inputs are • Press MULTI CH IN again (see Selecting the
selected. multichannel analog inputs on page 37).
• The front speakers aren’t connected • See Connecting the speakers on page 20 to connect
properly. them properly.
No sound from the surround or • Speaker settings are incorrect. (for • Check you speaker settings in Speaker Setting on
center speakers. example, they have been set to NO). page 44.
• The surround and/or center levels are • Check the levels in Channel Level on page 45.
turned down.
• The surround and/or center speakers are • Check Connecting the speakers on page 20 to make sure
disconnected. the speakers are connected correctly.
• The STEREO listening mode has been • Choose a surround listening mode (see Listening in
selected. surround sound on page 30).
No sound from surround back • Surround back speakers are set to NO. • Set the surround back speakers to LARGE or SMALL
speakers. (see Speaker Setting on page 44).
• The Extended mode is switched to AUTO or • Set to Extended ON (see Using the surround back
OFF. channel (Extended mode) on page 34).
• The source is not a 6.1 channel playback • Switch the Extended mode to Extended ON (see Using
source. the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 34)
and choose a surround listening mode (see Listening in
surround sound on page 30).
• The surround back speakers are • Check Connecting the speakers on page 20 to make sure
disconnected. the speakers are connected correctly.
• The surround back channel is on the 1 • Connect the speaker to the surround back left channel
speaker setting, and your speaker is output (Connecting the speakers on page 20).
connected to the right channel output.
• The Extended mode is switched to AUTO • You can still listen with surround back sound by setting
and the Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software to Extended ON (Using the surround back channel
you’re playing has no flag to indicate it is 6.1 (Extended mode) on page 34).
compatible.
No sound from subwoofer. • The subwoofer is disconnected or switched • Connect or switch on the subwoofer (see Connecting
off. the speakers on page 20).
• Make sure the sleep function on your subwoofer isn’t
activated.
• The subwoofer's settings are incorrect. • Set the subwoofer (see Speaker Setting on page 44) to
YES or PLUS.
• The crossover frequency is set too low. • Set the crossover frequency to a (higher) frequency that
matches your speaker characteristics (see Crossover
Network on page 45)
• There is very little low frequency information • Change your subwoofer setting to one of the following in
in your source. the Speaker Setting on page 44:
Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES
Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS
• The LFE channel is switched off. • See LFE Attenuator Setup on page 66 to adjust the
setting.
• The subwoofer's levels are too low. • See Channel Level on page 45 to check the speaker
levels.
• Check the volume control on the subwoofer to make
sure it is turned up.
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Video
Symptom Cause Remedy
No image is output when an • The video connections are incorrect. • Make sure the video component is connected correctly
input is selected. (see page 18).
• You are using component video • Using the video converter, video signals can be
connections for your source, but not for your converted from a composite or S-video input to a
TV. component video output, but not vice-versa. See About the
video converter on page 15 for more on this.
• You are using component video • Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 64
connections and the component video inputs to make sure you’re assigned the correct input.
are assigned incorrectly.
• The DVD/video player settings are incorrect. • Set correctly. Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the DVD/video player.
• The video input selected on the TV monitor • Set correctly. Refer to the instruction manual supplied
is incorrect. with the TV.
• Even though the sub room monitor is • Press the MULTI ROOM&SOURCE ON/OFF button to
connected properly, the multi-room feature is switch it on.
switched off.
• The component video inputs are assigned • Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 64
to a video component connected only to the to make sure the component video assign for that video
composite or S-Video terminals. component is switched to OFF.
• You connected your TV to the MULTI ROOM • Connect the MONITOR OUT jack to the TV monitor (see
& SOURCE MONITOR OUT jack instead of Connecting video components on page 18).
the main MONITOR OUT jack.
The System Setup screen • Some TVs connected to the receiver with • When the receiver is in standby, switch to COLOR
doesn't appear. component video cables do not display the BURST OFF by holding down the front panel ACOUSTIC
System Setup screen when the Color Burst EQ button and pressing STANDBY/ON. (the current
feature is on. setting appears in the display).
• The MONITOR OUT jack hasn't been • Connect the MONITOR OUT jack to the TV monitor (see
connected. Connecting video components on page 18).
• You connected your TV to the MULTI ROOM
& SOURCE MONITOR OUT jack instead of
the main MONITOR OUT jack.
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Settings
Symptom Cause Remedy
The Auto MCACC Setup • The ambient noise level in the room is too • Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible
continually shows an error. high, or obstacles are blocking the setup when using the Auto MCACC Setup (see Other problems
microphone. when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 13 for more
on this). If the noise cannot be kept low enough, you will
have to set up the surround sound manually (page 43).
After using the Auto MCACC • There was some inaudible low-frequency • The low-frequency noise could have been caused by an
Setup, the speaker size setting noise in the room. air conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the
(LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect. room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup.
The display shows KEY LOCK • Your Pioneer dealer has enabled the key • Ask your Pioneer dealer to disable the key lock.
ON when you try to make lock feature.
settings.
12V TRG ERR blinks in the • There is a problem with the 12V trigger • Turn the receiver off and check the 12V trigger
display. connection. connection.
Display
Symptom Cause Remedy
The display is dark or off. • The display is set to dark or off. • Press FL. DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to
select a different brightness.
After making an adjustment the • The display is set to off. • Press FL. DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to
display goes off. select a different brightness.
You can't get DIGITAL to display • There is a problem with the digital • Check your digital connections and/or assign the digital
when using the SIGNAL SELECT connections or the digital input is assigned inputs correctly (see Assigning the digital inputs on
button. incorrectly. page 63).
• The multichannel analog inputs are • Press MULTI CH IN again (see Selecting the
selected. multichannel analog inputs on page 37).
The Dolby/DTS indicator doesn't • The player is paused. • Press play.
light when playing Dolby/DTS • The player's sound output settings are • Set the player correctly (consult the manual that came
software. wrong. with the player, if necessary).
When playing a DVD-Audio disc, • The audio from these discs is output from • This is not a malfunction. See also the operating
the DVD player display shows 96 the analog audio jacks of the DVD player only; instructions that came with your DVD player.
kHz. However, the receiver’s the receiver does not show the sampling rate
display does not. of the input signal through the analog inputs.
During playback of a DTS 96/24 • The receiver’s input signal type is set to • Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the
source, the display doesn't show analog. input signal on page 33).
96kHz.
When playing Dolby Digital or • No digital connection, or the digital • Check the digital audio connection (page 16).
DTS sources, the receiver’s connection is incorrect.
format indicators do not light. • The receiver’s input signal type is set to • Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the
analog. input signal on page 33).
• The DVD player is set to output Dolby Digital • Check the settings on the player. Set the output for
and/or DTS audio as PCM. Dolby Digital and DTS (no PCM conversion). See also the
operating instructions that came with your DVD player.
• The disc has several playback audio tracks; • Switch the playback audio channel on your DVD player.
the one currently playing is actually PCM. See the operating instructions that came with your DVD
player.
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Remote control
Symptom Cause Remedy
Cannot be remote controlled. • The remote control batteries have worn out. • Replace the batteries (see Loading the batteries on
page 7).
• Too far away or improper angle of operation. • Operate within 23 feet and a 30º angle of the remote
sensor on the front panel (see Operating range of remote
control unit on page 29).
• There is an obstacle between the receiver • Remove the obstacle or move to another place.
and the remote control.
• Strong light such as fluorescent light is • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to
shining onto the unit's remote control sensor. direct light.
• Something is plugged into the CONTROL IN • Unplug the cable from the CONTROL IN jack and use
jack. remote normally (see Operating other Pioneer components
on page 22).
• The IR receiver type is mismatched with the • Disconnect the IR receiver from the rear panel or set to
setting. the other IR receiver type (see Multi Room Setup on
page 67).
Other components can't be • The preset code settings are wrong. • Input the correct preset code.
operated with the system • The batteries wore out and the system • Reset the proper system settings.
remote. settings were cleared.
The SR cable is connected, but • The SR cable hasn't been connected • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the
the connected components can’t properly. right jack (see Operating other Pioneer components on
be operated with the remote. page 22).
• The rest of the component connections • Make sure an analog connection has been made
have not been made. between the units.
• The component you have hooked up is not a • This feature only works with Pioneer products.
Pioneer product.
Note
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug
from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
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Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding
system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD DTS Digital Surround
and digital broadcast soundtracks. It can deliver up to six DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding
discrete audio channels, comprising five full range system from Digital Theater Systems Inc. now widely
channels and a special LFE (low frequency effects) used for DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, 5.1 music discs, digital
channel used mainly for deep, rumbling sound effects; broadcasts, and video games. It can deliver up to six
hence the term “5.1-channel” Dolby Digital. discrete audio channels, comprising five full range
In addition to the format features above, Dolby Digital channels, including an LFE channel. Higher sound
decoders offer downmixing for compatibility with mono, quality is achieved through the use of a low compression
stereo and Dolby Pro Logic audio from a number of bit rate, and high rates of transmittance during playback.
rates and channels. Another feature, called Dialog
Normalization, attenuates programs based on the DTS-ES
average level of dialog in a program relative to its peak DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a
level (also known as Dialnorm) in order to achieve decoder that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES
uniform playback level. Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources.
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 gives ‘true’ 6.1 channel sound, with
Dolby Digital Surround EX a completely separate (discrete) surround back channel.
Dolby Digital Surround EX (the EX stands for EXtended) DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 has a surround back channel matrixed
is an extension of Dolby Digital encoding whereby a into the surround left/right channels. Both sources are
surround back channel is matrixed into the surround left/ also compatible with a conventional DTS 5.1 channel
right channels for 6.1 channel playback. This allows for decoder.
compatibility with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding, as
well as for decoding using Dolby Digital EX. DTS Neo:6
DTS Neo:6 can generate 6.1 channel surround sound
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround from any matrixed stereo source (such as video or TV)
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby and from 5.1 channel sources. It uses both the channel
Pro Logic II (and Dolby Pro Logic) decoding system. Using information already encoded into the source, as well as
the innovative “steering logic” circuit, this system its own processing to determine channel localization
extracts surround sound from sources as follows: (with two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is
generated by bass management in the receiver). Two
• Dolby Pro Logic – 4.1 channel sound (mono
modes (Cinema and Music) are available using DTS
surround) from any stereo source
Neo:6 with two channel sources.
• Dolby Pro Logic II – 5.1 channel sound (stereo
surround) from any stereo source
DTS 96/24
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx – 6.1 or 7.1 channel sound DTS 96/24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital
(stereo surround and surround back) from two Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz / 24-bit audio
channel or 5.1(and 6.1) channel sources using a DTS 96/24 decoder. This format is also fully
With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is backward compatible with all existing decoders. This
generated by bass management in the receiver. means that DVD players can play this software using a
conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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About THX The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest
The THX technologies are explained below. See speaker as you move away from the middle seating
www.thx.com for more detailed information. position. Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one
surround channel's time and phase relationship with
respect to the other surround channel. This expands the
listening position and creates—with only two speakers—
the same spacious surround experience as in a movie
theatre.
THX Cinema processing THX Select
THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies Before any home theatre component can be THX Select
established by the world-renowned film production certified, it must incorporate all the features above and
company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas' also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance
personal desire to make your experience of the film tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Select
soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre
theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director products you purchase will give you superb performance
intended. Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie for many years to come. THX Select requirements cover
theatres called dubbing stages and are designed to be every aspect of the product including pre-amplifier and
played back in movie theatres with similar equipment power amplifier performance and operation, and
and conditions. This same soundtrack is then hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and
transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., analog domain.
and is not changed for playback in a small home theatre
environment. THX engineers developed patented THX Surround EX
technologies to accurately translate the sound from the
THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint
movie theatre environment into the home, correcting the
development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. In a
tonal and spatial errors that occur. On this product, when
movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded
the THX indicator is on, THX features are automatically
with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to
added in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX
reproduce an extra channel which has been added
Surround EX).
during the mixing of the program. This channel, called
Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in
Re-Equalization
addition to the currently available front left, front center,
The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively
front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer
bright and harsh when played back over audio
channels. This additional channel provides the
equipment in the home because film soundtracks were
opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener
designed to be played back in large movie theaters using
and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound
very different professional equipment. Re-Equalization
localization than ever before. Movies that were created
restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie
using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when
soundtrack in a small home environment.
released into the home consumer market may exhibit
wording to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies
Timbre Matching created using this technology can be found on the Dolby
The human ear changes our perception of a sound web site at www.dolby.com.
depending on the direction from which the sound is
coming. In a movie theatre, there is an array of surround Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX
speakers so that the surround information is all around Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode,
you. In a home theatre, you use only two speakers located faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home.
to the side of your head. The Timbre Matching feature This product may also engage the “THX Surround EX”
filters the information going to the surround speakers so mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is
that they more closely match the tonal characteristics of not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the
the sound coming from the front speakers. This ensures information delivered to the Surround Back channel will
seamless panning between the front and surround be program dependent and may or may not be very
speakers. pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the
tastes of the individual listener.
Adaptive Decorrelation THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd.
In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and
help create an enveloping surround sound experience, Dolby Laboratories and is a trademark of Dolby
but in a home theatre there are usually only two speakers. Laboratories. Used under authorization. All rights reserved.
This can make the surround speakers sound like
headphones that lack spaciousness and envelopment.
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FM Tuner Section
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . Mono: 13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 20.2 dBf
Stereo: 38.6 dBf
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf)
Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)
Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo: 0.5% (1 kHz)
Alternate Channel Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 60 dB (400 kHz)
Stereo Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz ± 1dB
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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer
Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts,
operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown
below.
800–421–1404
Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support
Division at the above listed number for assistance.
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian
Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address:
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé
Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près
de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à la clientèle de Pioneer:
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la
garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit.
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