Pioneer VSX-39TX manual

VSX-39TX Operating Instructions AUDIO/VIDEO MUL TI-CHANNEL RECEIVER[...]

II Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly . After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. [For U.S. model] IMPOR T ANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear pan[...]

III READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All op[...]

IV This is a quick guide to setting up your new receiver so you can get home theater surround sound. For more details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 1 1 1 1 1 Hooking Up Y our DVD Player &[...]

V Quick Start Guide 2 2 2 2 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer but you can use this receiver with fewer speakers. Hook up the speakers you have to the A speaker terminals on[...]

VI Quick Start Guide 4 4 4 4 4 Digital Input Assignment This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGIT AL IN 1, as in the first diagram on p. IV . 3 5 6 7 4 System Setup SPEAKER SETTING CROSSOVER NETWORK BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL DIGITAL INPUT SELECT MULTI ROOM CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL BACK VCR1 VCR1 LINE DIG[...]

VII 5 5 5 5 5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound 1 T urn on the receiver , your TV , and the DVD player . 2 Press the ST ANDARD button on the front panel for the basic surround sound setting. Y ou can also press the remote control RECEIVER button and then press the ST ANDARD button on that screen. 3 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control. Y o[...]

8 Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-39TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer’ s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This well-developed approach to receiver circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until now , has been only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. [...]

9 PREP ARA TION PREP ARA TION T able of Contents Before Y ou Start ................................. 10 Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................ 10 How to Use This Manual .......................................... 10 Preparing the Remote Control ................................. 10 Loading the batteries ...........................[...]

10 Before Y ou Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories. How to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. The remote control uses a lot of power due to the LCD display so please use alkalin[...]

11 PREP ARA TION PREP ARA TION Before Y ou Start 8 inches (20 cm) lock switch T ouch pen Receiver Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on top of this unit. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. Opening t[...]

12 Audio Components T o begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below . These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for com[...]

13 PREP ARA TION Digital Connections In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to make digital audio connections. Y ou can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components[...]

14 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the 2 RF jack and either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to do both of these) digital connections. If your player has an 2 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p. 15). We also recommend hooking up your digital componen[...]

15 PREP ARA TION V ideo Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below . Regarding a DVD there are two types of connections to make. Hook up your video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember , the video component you are watching and your TV must [...]

16 Connecting Y our Equipment REMOTE IN CD IN SURR- OUND SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER CENTER FRONT MULTI CH IN SURR- OUND R R RL RL L L(Single) R R L R FRONT PRE OUT CENTER COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN Y P B P R MONITOR OUT P B P R Y MULTI CH IN SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK PRE OUT DVD / LD IN S2 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN TV / SAT IN IN OUT IN VCR1[...]

17 PREP ARA TION Connecting Y our Equipment TV Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below . Hook up the signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember , the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able t[...]

18 Connecting the Radio Antennas Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the antenna terminals as shown below . These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas should noticeably improve sound quality . Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and [...]

19 PREP ARA TION Connecting Y our Equipment Speakers A full complement of eight speakers is shown here but, naturally , everyone's home set up will vary . Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below . The VSX-39TX will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver [...]

20 Placing Y our Speakers Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips given here are just a rough guide. Be sure to read the instructions that come with your speakers. Speaker placement If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. T o achi[...]

21 PREP ARA TION Connecting Y our Equipment CD IN SURR- OUND SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER L L (Single) R R R R R L L L R CENTER FRONT MULTI CH IN SURR- OUND FRONT PRE OUT CENTER COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN Y P B P R OUT TO MONITOR TV P B P R Y MULTI CH IN SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK PRE OUT DVD / LD IN S2 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN TV / SAT IN IN [...]

22 Front Panel All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. T o open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel. STANDBY/ON DSP MODE MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD CONTROL STANDBY AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STEREO/ DIRECT / DTS N∫m¿?[...]

23 PREP ARA TION Displays & Controls BASS (–/+) button (See p.51) Use to adjust low frequencies. TREBLE (–/+) button (See p.51) Use to adjust the high frequencies. 5 LOUDNESS button (See p.51) Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (cannot be used in THX or MUL TI CH IN modes). DIGIT AL NR button (See p.50) Switches the DIGIT AL NR on or off [...]

24 Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. DIGITAL dB PRO LOGIC STEREO DSP MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS ATT SIGNAL SELECT OVER H.P AC-3 DTS ANALOG SP AB MONO STEREO TUNED AMFM L C R LFE LS S RS DIGITAL AC-3RF AUTO TAPE 2 VOLUME 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 12 Displays & Controls OVER – When the source signal is analog[...]

25 PREP ARA TION 11 2 / dts mode indicators 2 DIGITAL : When the 2 /dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However, 2 PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital. 2 PRO LOGIC : When the 2 /dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights during 2 channel playback. D[...]

26 Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. Since the screen on this LCD remote control changes when you select a different function, explanations of buttons for controlling other components/functions can be found in the sections for those components/functions. + VOL[...]

27 PREP ARA TION Displays & Controls Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver MAIN Screen 1 3 44 6 7 2 8 9 5 0 - MAIN SUB DSP STEREO THX ADVANCED THEATER EFFECT STANDARD MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL NR / dts MULTI CH IN Receiver 1 Receiver MAIN button Press this button to select the main receiver screen (above) when the remote control is [...]

28 Displays & Controls 1 Receiver SUB button Press this button to select the sub receiver screen (above) when the remote control is on the main receiver screen. 2 T APE 2 MONITOR button Selects the tape deck (or MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made. 3 FL DIM[...]

29 SET UP Initial Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them won't allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit. To avoid this one simply needs to follow two rules. 1 Always use the same type o[...]

30 Setting Up the Remote Control Since this remote is based on LCD screens, you should try and get used to the touch-sensitive nature of the buttons as well as the way in which different screens control different operations. You can move between the different screens with the function buttons on the left and right and/or certain buttons within each[...]

31 SET UP 5 Decide which other adjustments you‘d like to make and press those buttons. The different possibilities are: BACKLIGHT : The backlight button let’ s you choose whether or not you want to have the backlight for this LCD screen on or off. If you leave it on the screen is easier to see but the remote consumes more power . In a dark room[...]

32 Initial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up operations. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). These set up operations use your TV to display the settings and choices so be sure[...]

33 SET UP DIGITAL INPUT SELECT In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital components you connected. Match the DIGITAL IN buttons 1-5 with the digital jacks 1-5 in accordance with what component is hooked up to each digital jack. Check the digital terminal numbers on the back [...]

34 Initial Set Up SPEAKER SETTING The following steps show you how to select the correct set up for the type and number of speakers you connected. If continuing from DIGITAL INPUT SELECT go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 on p.32 first. 1 Press the SPEAKER SETTING button. 2 Select the THX or FREE setting. If you connected a complet[...]

35 SET UP Initial Set Up « memo If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your FRONT speakers and leave the subwoofer selected. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the size and shape of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to what is cal[...]

36 System Setup SPEAKER SETTING CROSSOVER NETWORK BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL DIGITAL INPUT SELECT MULTI ROOM CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL BACK 1 Press the CHANNEL DELAY button. The CHANNEL DELA Y speaker settings will appear on your remote control screen. 2 Select each speaker by pressing its button and use the +/– (or 5˜∞ ) [...]

37 SET UP Initial Set Up 1 Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button. The CHANNEL LEVEL settings will appear on your remote control screen. NOTE : Be prepared! The test tone is output at a high volume level. MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position (0 dB) and the display on the receiver flashes TEST TONE. After a few seconds the test tone is output. Th[...]

38 3 Using the remote control display, follow the instructions below to adjust the speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in your normal listening position. NOTE : The volume of the subwoofer tends to sound lower than it actually is. Y ou may need to adjust the level after testing with an actu[...]

39 SET UP Initial Set Up CROSSOVER NETWORK The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts (high, mid, low) to different speakers. Speaking precisely, this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from[...]

40 Initial Set Up 1 Press the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER button. 2 Press the TEST TONE button. The MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (----dB). dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO VOLUME dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO VOLUME A test tone will sound or not depending on which speakers you have selected. If subwoofer is YES (or on PLUS) the test [...]

41 SET UP DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are au[...]

42 DUAL MONO SETTING The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in them. Dual mono software usually is used to put two different soundtracks on one DVD. With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to. Thus, it is useful for soundtra[...]

43 OPERA TION Basic Playback Sound Modes The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the RECEIVER MAIN SCREEN on the remote control. There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/vis[...]

44 memo HOME THX CINEMA modes THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce, with the greatest possible accuracy, the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers. To get THX sound use one the three modes explained below. You will only be able to access the sec[...]

45 OPERA TION Basic Playback DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers(s) switched on (see p.34-35) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in[...]

46 1 Press RECEIVER. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (Y ou can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver .) 2 Select the sound mode. • For ST ANDARD Press ST ANDARD Each press changes the ST ANDARD mode as follows: ST ANDARD ST ANDARD 7.1 ST ANDARD auto • For HOME THX CINEMA Press THX (or THX CINEMA on the front [...]

47 OPERA TION Basic Playback Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-39TX. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press the STANDBY/ ON button to turn on the receiver. Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel. 3 P[...]

48 Playing Sources with Stereo Sound The following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual sources with the VSX-39TX. If the T APE 2 indicator is visible in the display , it means the T APE 2 MONITOR is on. Press T APE 2 MONITOR on the front panel to turn it off unless you want to listen to T APE 2. 1 Turn on the power of the playba[...]

49 OPERA TION Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This button selects the type of input, ANALOG, DIGITAL or 2 RF, sent to the receiver. You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on DIGITAL to hear DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound material but it would have to be on[...]

50 Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while the noisier sounds don’t become overly loud or distorted. It does this by bringing all th[...]

51 OPERA TION Basic Playback Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control) You can use BASS +/– or TREBLE +/– buttons to adjust the low and high frequencies for each individual set of speakers. If the receiver is in STEREO mode you can only adjust the FRONT speakers. In a surround mode (STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER, etc.) you can adjust the FRONT, CEN[...]

52 Basic Playback MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback MULTI CH IN allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs. To use MULTI CH playback follow the instructions below. memo MUL TI CH INPUT Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO THX ADVANCED THEATER EFFECT STANDARD MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS MULTI CH IN SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL NR / dts MUL[...]

53 OPERA TION Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluorescent display). Use the FL DIMMER button on the remote control or the front panel to alternate between the different levels of brightness. Four levels of brightness ranging from very dim to very bright can be [...]

54 Using the T uner Automatic and Manual T uning The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want, see “Direct Access Tuning“ on the following page. 1 Press the TUNER. On the remote, this selects[...]

55 OPERA TION 1 Press the TUNER. This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode. 2 Press the BAND button to select the band (FM or AM). Each press switches the band : FM j AM 3 Press the DIRECT ACCESS button to activate the direct access tuning mode. The cursor blinks in the display on the front pane[...]

56 Using the T uner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10 stations). When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). Using the front panel 1 Tune in the station you want. See "Automatic and Manual T uning&[...]

57 OPERA TION Using the T uner Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control 1 Press the TUNER. This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode. 2 Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select a class number. Each press switches the display: 3 Use the NUMBER buttons to select the channel you des[...]

58 4 RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL Preset Recall DVD LD VCR TV TAPE CD-R DVR TUNER STB CD MD SELECT ITEM BACK DVD/LD ] [ 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP. The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote control's screen. 2 Press the PRESET RECALL button on the remote control. The step by step process will appea[...]

59 OPERA TION 5 Select the name of the company that makes your component. If there are two pages of company names, use the page +/– buttons to go back and forth between the two sets of makers' names. For explanation purposes, we'll use PIONEER as an example. 6 Press the NUMBER 1 button. If the component you are trying to control turns o[...]

60 Learning Mode: Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can use this procedure to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). These steps can also be used to add further operations to the remote[...]

61 OPERA TION Remote Control of Other Components memo Locking the Settings This feature allows you to lock the SYSTEM SETUP and REMOTE SETUP settings so that they cannot be changed without unlocking them first. When they are locked you cannot enter the setting screen in these modes. The locking and unlocking procedures are done by the same process.[...]

62 Item Memo Use the ITEM MEMO capability to add more information to the remote control display screens for different functions, like your DVD or CD player. For example, you could add the name of the company that makes your component, then the top line of the screen for the respective component would read something like "DVD PIONEER" . 1 [...]

63 OPERA TION Remote Control of Other Components memo Key Rename Use the KEY RENAME capability to rename the buttons (keys) on the remote control screens for different functions (DVD, etc.). You would want to do this if you taught a specific button a new operation on the previous two pages. For example, you could teach the SEARCH MODE button to be [...]

64 Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your DVD or LD player into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.58[...]

65 OPERA TION Remote Control of Other Components CD player operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CD player into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.58-61). • T[...]

66 MD operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your MD recorder into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the re- ceiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.58-61). • T o perform these operations, press the MD/T APE1 [...]

67 OPERA TION Remote Control of Other Components TV operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.58-61). • T o perform the[...]

68 Remote Control of Other Components CATV operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CA TV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.58-61). • T o perform these ope[...]

69 OPERA TION Remote Control of Other Components STB (satellite tuner) operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your satellite tuner into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,?[...]

70 Remote Control of Other Components Cassette deck operations You can use this remote control to control a single or a double cassette deck after you program the deck player into it. If you have a regular cassette deck with only one set of tape heads use the buttons on the right marked “SINGLE/DECK II“. If you have a double cassette deck with [...]

71 OPERA TION Remote Control of Other Components VCR operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your VCR deck into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.58-61). • T o perf[...]

72 Recording from Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record an analog or digital audio signal. Note that your analog components cannot record a player that is only connected digitally (and vice-versa). If you want to record from a digital component to an analog one (for example, a tape deck), or vice-versa, the digital comp[...]

73 OPERA TION V ideo Select Press the VIDEO SELECT button on the front panel to cycle through the different possible video inputs. The first press shows the video input you are currently using. After that pressing VIDEO SELECT cycles though the possibilities in the following order: D VD/LD VCR1 VCR2 ( OFF ) VIDEO TV The OFF setting means the AUDIO [...]

74 Multi Operations Multi operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with the push of only two buttons on the LCD commander. For example, you can program the unit to turn on your TV, turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD. This allows you to freely decide which operations you want [...]

75 OPERA TION RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL Multi Operation 3 2 4 5 3 DVD BACK SELECT NUMBER DVD/LD [] CLEAR CLEAR SETUP OK Using Other Functions 6 Select a command from the screen of the component (for example 3 [play]). The command and component chosen will appear in the window of command 1. T o erase [...]

76 System OFF The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with the push of only one button on the LCD commander ( this feature will only work with components that have a standby mode ). For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD player and tur[...]

77 OPERA TION 6 Select a stop or a power ( ) command. The command and component chosen will appear in the window of command 1. T o erase a command Press the command button you want to erase and press the CLEAR button. T o go back one step Press the BACK button. T o go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen Press the BACK button repeatedly . 7 Repeat steps[...]

78 Using Other Functions Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION The direct function will not be necessary for most users. It is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a video source that is not going through the VSX-39TX). For this explanation we'll call this the "external video deck." You'd like to con[...]

79 OPERA TION Using Other Functions Multi-Room When used together with an optional IR receiver, this receiver is capable of outputting two different sources at the same time. One to the (main) MONITOR OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals and another to the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO and MONITOR OUT jacks. Thus the VSX-39TX can power two independent s[...]

80 Using Other Functions 1 Turn on the receiver, your TV and press RECEIVER on the remote control. Make sure your TV is set to the receiver . 2 Press the SUB button on the remote control. 3 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button. The SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on your remote control screen. Y ou can escape from this screen at any time by pressing BACK. 4 Pre[...]

81 OPERA TION Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system 1 Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE button. The display shown below will illuminate when the receiver is in ST ANDBY mode. Also, the MR&S button will light. 2 Press the CONTROL button. The light on the button will start to blink. 3 Within ten seconds of step 2, select the FUNCTION w[...]

82 Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system 1 From the sub room, point the remote control at the MULTI ROOM sensor and press a STANDBY/ON button to turn the power on. The MUL TI ROOM & SOURCE button will light on the front panel in the main room. 2 Next press the FUNCTION button to select the sub room function. Y ou can also use a sp[...]

83 OPERA TION Using Other Functions • Y ou can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the respective component. This type of operation does not re- quire control cords. All you have to do is recall the appropriate the stored settings (see p.47). • If you[...]

84 T echno Ti dbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Digital sound 24681 0 1 2 1 4 M H z Frequency Analog sound (Monaural) Video Dolby Digital sound Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 or 8 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6-8 channels, the sub woofer c[...]

85 T echno Ti dbits & Problem-solving DTS D TS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS[...]

86 T roubleshooting 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 exe[...]

87 T echno Ti dbits & Problem-solving Cause • Speaker settings are incorrect. • The rear and/or center levels are turned down. • The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected. • SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly. • The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all. • SIGNAL SELECT is set to “ANALOG”. • A DVD pla[...]

88 Cause • Either the digital connections or the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT is incorrect. • The TAPE2 MONITOR mode is ON. • You are not using a source with Surround EX flag. • The player is paused or stopped. • There is a mistake in the player settings for audio output. • Although it's a Dolby Digital / DTS source there is a possibility [...]

89 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipme[...]

90 Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 120 watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power Output Front ....... 120 W + 120 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω ) Center ................... 120 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω ) Rear [...]

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