User manual PIONEER VSX-39TX

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-39TX Operating Instructions 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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [For U. S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. [. . . ] If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup operations from the first step again. SET UP Dynamic Range Control BACK SELECT MODE OFF MID MAX 2 SETUP OK SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB FOR DOLBY DIGITAL This information will be displayed on your TV. 3 « Dynamic Range Control SELECT MODE OFF MID MAX Dynamic Range Control Select Mode [MID] (For Dolby Digital) BACK If you want to change a setting before proceeding Start over from step one. You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume listening needs. FOR DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP OK memo If you are listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the Dynamic Range Control OFF. 41 Initial Set Up 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 soundtracks that have one language on one channel and a different language on the other. Remember this setting is only applicable if you are using Dolby Digital software with dual mono and want to isolate one of the channels therein. Otherwise, just ignore this function. 1 3 2 1 Put the receiver in STANDBY mode. 2 While holding down the VIDEO SELECT button press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel. During this time use the STEREO/DIRECT button to cycle through the different DUAL MONO settings to find the one you want. The different settings are: DUAL ch1, where you only hear channel 1; DUAL ch2, where you only hear channel 2; and DUAL ch1/ch2, where you hear both channels, but independently from different speakers. The default setting is DUAL ch1. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB DUAL ch1 setting SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB DUAL ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB DUAL ch1/ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT SP DIGITAL A VOLUME DIGITAL dB AC-3 L When DUAL MONO is playing with ch 1 selected the L will light. When playing with ch 1/2 selected the L and R will light. 42 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/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like. You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound. In STEREO mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used. STANDARD modes This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS sources. It is good for enjoying regular movies/videos that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS. STANDARD 7. 1 is also the basic mode for enjoying sources with SURROUND BACK channels. [. . . ] Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 (W) × 174 (H) × 470 (D) mm (17-15/16 (W) × 6-13/16 (H) × 18-1/2 (D) in. ) Weight (without package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. 2 kg (37 lb 15 oz) Furnished Parts FM wire Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AM Loop Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]