User manual PIONEER VSX-45TX

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-45TX 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for this equipment is located in the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. [. . . ] 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. MULTI JOG CONTROL SET UP RETURN SIGNAL SELECT HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING SB CH MODE STATION TUNING BAND CLASS SELECT TUNER EDIT MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL ON/OFF PHONES SPEAKERS TONE TONE CONTROL BASS/TREBLE SETUP MIC MULTI JOG/ENTER 1 Press the RETURN button for more than three seconds to put the receiver in DUAL MONO mode. Hold down the RETURN button to cycle through the different DUAL MONO settings. The L (ch1) and R (ch2) indicators in the display light to indicate the playback channel. DUAL : ch1 DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R 1 DUAL : ch2 DUAL: ch1/ch2 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. memo · The default setting is DUAL ch1. · You can only use this function with Dolby Digital sources that have this function Using Headphones MULTI JOG CONTROL SET UP RETURN SIGNAL SELECT HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING SB CH MODE STATION TUNING BAND CLASS SELECT TUNER EDIT MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL ON/OFF PHONES SPEAKERS TONE TONE CONTROL BASS/TREBLE SETUP MIC MULTI JOG/ENTER 1 Plug headphones into the headphone jack on the front of the receiver. No sound will be audible from the speakers when headphones are plugged in except in MULTI CH IN mode or when using the pre-outs. In MULTI CH IN mode the subwoofer will be audible even if the headphones are plugged in. DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R BASIC 1 PHONES jack memo · All SURROUND modes will be downmixed to 2 channels. · If you're listening to a 2 channel source there will be no matrix decoding (i. e. · For MULTI CH IN mode, only the signal input from the MULTI CH IN FRONT L and R channels can be heard. 55 Basic Operation Video Select This function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. The sound source is set in the normal fashion as explained on page 44 You then change the video input with the VIDEO SEL button. 1 Press RECEIVER. SETUP S0URCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF VCR1/ DVR 2 Press the VIDEO SEL button on the remote control to cycle through the different possible video inputs. DVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONT MULTI OPERATION MULTI CONTROL VCR2 CD-R/ TAPE1 VIDEO MD/ TAPE2 CD TUNER TONE RECEIVER EFFECT/CH SEL DIMMER LOUDNESS 1 SIGNAL SEL 2 DNR 3 BASS/TREBLE 4 1 The first press shows the video input you are currently using. After that pressing VIDEO SELECT cycles though the possibilities in the following order: DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR2 VIDEO VCR1/DVR + DISC 2 5 VIDEO SEL 6 HI-BIT 7 8 +10 ­ 9 SYSTEM SETUP MENU 0 ENTER DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE GUIDE TOP MENU OFF TUNER EDIT ENTER TRACK EXIT AUDIO RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF DISP MODE ¶ TUNING 8 BAND SUB TITLE TUNING ­ 1 3 DTV MENU CLASS + ¡ STATION ­ 4 7 STATION + ¢ The OFF setting means you are listening without a video signal. (Also, when you select CD, CD-R/TAPE1, MD/TAPE2, TUNER, PHONO, USB or functions the VIDEO SELECT will be set to off. ) After choosing a video input the display on the receiver will show that input for about 5 seconds and then revert to showing the listening mode the receiver is in. CHANNEL­ CHANNEL+ memo · The VIDEO SELECT remains set to the input you chose until you change the audio input. · If you change audio functions the receiver will reset itself to make the video and audio inputs correspond. Also, if you switch the power of the receiver off when you turn it back on the video and audio inputs will reset so that they correspond. Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (DIMMER) Use the display DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display. 1 Press RECEIVER. SETUP S0URCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF VCR1/ DVR DVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONT MULTI OPERATION MULTI CONTROL VCR2 CD-R/ TAPE1 2 Use the display DIMMER button on the remote control to alternate between the different levels of brightness for the display. VIDEO MD/ TAPE2 CD TUNER TONE RECEIVER EFFECT/CH SEL 2 DIMMER LOUDNESS 1 SIGNAL SEL 2 DNR BASS/TREBLE 5 VIDEO SEL 6 HI-BIT 4 + 7 8 +10 ­ 3 1 Four levels of brightness ranging from very dim to very bright can be selected. When cycling through the options, the default brightness can also be selected. DISC 9 SYSTEM SETUP MENU 0 ENTER DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE GUIDE TOP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER TRACK EXIT memo AUDIO RETURN 56 It is a feature of this unit that the fluorescent display will be brighter for a few seconds after you choose a function (like DVD/LD, CD, etc. ) and then get softer. This will still happen when you adjust the brightness but the new setting will be the one the display softens to. Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning 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 button. SETUP On the remote, this selects the tuner function on the receiver and sets the remote to the tuner operation mode. SIGNAL AUTO S0URCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF VCR1/ DVR DVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONT MULTI OPERATION RF DIGITAL ANALOG SB CH AUTO PRO LOGIC Neo :6 DIGITAL DTS ES EX MPEG AAC STEREO DSP MOVIE MUSIC LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATT STEREO MONO TUNED RF ATT RDS EON Hi-BIT/ SAMPLING MULTI-ROOM dB MULTI CONTROL VCR2 CD-R/ TAPE1 ON OFF VIDEO MD/ TAPE2 CD L C S TUNER TONE RECEIVER EFFECT/CH SEL DIMMER LOUDNESS 1 SIGNAL SEL 2 DNR 3 BASS/TREBLE 4 1 LS R LFE RS SP A B + DISC 5 VIDEO SEL 6 HI-BIT 7 8 +10 ­ 9 SYSTEM SETUP MENU 0 ENTER 2 Press the BAND button to select the band (FM or AM). Each press switches the band: FM j AM SIGNAL AUTO DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE GUIDE TOP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER TRACK EXIT RF DIGITAL ANALOG SB CH AUTO AUDIO RETURN PRO LOGIC Neo :6 DIGITAL DTS ES EX MPEG AAC STEREO DSP MOVIE MUSIC LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATT STEREO MONO TUNED RF ATT RDS EON Hi-BIT/ SAMPLING MULTI-ROOM dB MPX button MPX DTV ON/OFF DISP MODE ¶ ­ 1 STATION ­ 4 TUNING CHANNEL­ TV INPUT 8 BAND SUB TITLE 3 DTV MENU CLASS 7 INPUT + ¡ STATION + ¢ TUNING CHANNEL+ 3 2 ON OFF L LS C S R LFE RS SP A B 3 Tune in the station. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold TUNING ­/+ for about one second, then release. The tuner starts searching the selected band and stop automatically at the first station it locates. For Manual Tuning · To change frequencies one step at a time, press TUNING ­/+ repeatedly. · To change frequencies quickly, hold down TUNING ­/+ and release when you reach the frequency you desire. TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH MULTI CH INPUT MIDNIGHT VOLUME MOVIE MUSIC ACOUSTIC EQ MUTE MODE SURROUND REMOTE SETUP STEREO/ DIRECT ENTER SB CH MODE Î STANDBY/ON STANDBY MULTI CHANNNEL ACOUSTIC CALIBRATIO MOVIE MUSIC ENTER MULTI JOG BASIC MULTI JOG CONTROL SET UP RETURN SIGNAL SELECT HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING SB CH MODE STATION TUNING BAND CLASS SELECT TUNER EDIT MULTI ROOM CONTROL PHONES SPEAKERS TONE TONE CONTROL BASS/TREBLE SETUP MIC MULTI JOG/ENTER MPX Mode L AUD DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 1 23 If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is weak, press MPX on the remote control to switch to MONO reception. This should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the broadcast. 57 Using the Tuner Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button. SETUP This selects the tuner function on the receiver and sets the remote to the tuner operation mode. S0URCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF VCR1/ DVR DVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONT MULTI OPERATION MULTI CONTROL VCR2 CD-R/ TAPE1 2 Press the BAND button to select the band (FM or AM). VIDEO MD/ TAPE2 CD TUNER TONE RECEIVER EFFECT/CH SEL DIMMER LOUDNESS 1 3 2 Each press switches the band : FM j AM 4 1 SIGNAL SEL 2 DNR BASS/TREBLE 5 VIDEO SEL 6 HI-BIT 4 + 7 8 +10 ­ 3 DISC 9 SYSTEM SETUP MENU 0 ENTER DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE GUIDE TOP MENU 3 Press the DIRECT ACCESS button to activate the direct access tuning mode. The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel. SIGNAL AUTO TUNER EDIT ENTER TRACK EXIT AUDIO RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF DISP MODE ¶ ­ 1 STATION ­ 4 TUNING CHANNEL­ TV INPUT 8 BAND SUB TITLE 3 DTV MENU CLASS 7 INPUT + ¡ STATION + ¢ TUNING CHANNEL+ RF DIGITAL ANALOG SB CH AUTO PRO LOGIC Neo :6 DIGITAL DTS ES EX MPEG AAC STEREO DSP MOVIE MUSIC LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATT STEREO MONO TUNED RF ATT RDS EON Hi-BIT/ SAMPLING MULTI-ROOM dB ON OFF L LS C S R LFE RS SP A B TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH MULTI CH INPUT MIDNIGHT VOLUME 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you want. Example: To tune station 106. 00 (FM), press: 1 = ` = 6 = `=` To cancel before inputting the frequency Press DIRECT ACCESS, and enter the frequency again. MOVIE MUSIC ACOUSTIC EQ MUTE MODE SURROUND REMOTE SETUP STEREO/ DIRECT ENTER SB CH MODE Î 58 Using the Tuner 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). 1 Tune in the station you want. SETUP See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on page 57 and 58. S0URCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF VCR1/ DVR DVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONT MULTI OPERATION MULTI CONTROL VCR2 CD-R/ TAPE1 2 Press the TUNER EDIT button to activate the memory function. SIGNAL VIDEO MD/ TAPE2 CD TUNER TONE RECEIVER EFFECT/CH SEL dB DIMMER LOUDNESS 1 SIGNAL SEL 2 DNR 3 BASS/TREBLE 4 ANALOG STEREO 5 VIDEO SEL 6 HI-BIT + 7 8 +10 ­ DISC SP AB 9 0 ENTER 2 SYSTEM SETUP MENU DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE GUIDE TOP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER TRACK EXIT AUDIO RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF DISP MODE ¶ TUNING 8 BAND SUB TITLE TUNING ­ 1 3 DTV MENU CLASS + ¡ 5 4 « SIGNAL dB ANALOG STEREO STATION ­ 4 7 TV INPUT INPUT STATION + SP AB ¢ CHANNEL­ CHANNEL+ 3 TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH MULTI CH INPUT MIDNIGHT VOLUME 3 Press the DTV MENU CLASS button repeatedly to select a class number. Each press switches the display: CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C MOVIE MUSIC ACOUSTIC EQ MUTE MODE SURROUND REMOTE SETUP STEREO/ DIRECT ENTER SB CH MODE Î 4 Press the STATION ­/+ buttons (or the number buttons) repeatedly to select a channel (0~9) within the respective class. SIGNAL AUTO STANDBY/ON RF DIGITAL ANALOG SB CH AUTO STANDBY MULTI CHANNNEL ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION PRO LOGIC Neo :6 DIGITAL DTS ES EX MPEG AAC STEREO DSP MOVIE MUSIC LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATT STEREO MONO TUNED RF ATT RDS EON Hi-BIT/ SAMPLING MULTI-ROOM dB ON OFF L LS C S R LFE RS SP A B MOVIE MUSIC ENTER MULTI JOG MULTI JOG CONTROL SET UP RETURN SIGNAL SELECT HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING SB CH MODE STATION TUNING BAND CLASS SELECT TUNER EDIT MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL ON/OFF PHONES SPEAKERS TONE TONE CONTROL BASS/TREBLE SETUP MIC MULTI JOG/ENTER DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R 5 Press the ENTER button to input your choice. BASIC (3-4) 5 342 59 Using the Tuner Naming Memorized Stations You can input a name of up to four characters for each preset station in the receiver's memory (see the previous page). For example, you could input JAZZ for that station and when you listen to it the name, rather than the frequency number, will appear on your display. SETUP 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control. 2 Press DTV MENU CLASS repeatedly to select the class. S0URCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF VCR1/ DVR DVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONT MULTI OPERATION MULTI CONTROL VCR2 CD-R/ TAPE1 VIDEO MD/ TAPE2 CD TUNER TONE RECEIVER EFFECT/CH SEL DIMMER LOUDNESS 1 SIGNAL SEL 2 DNR 3 BASS/TREBLE 4 1 5, 6 5 3 Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available classes, A, B and C. + DISC 5 VIDEO SEL 6 HI-BIT 7 8 +10 ­ 9 0 ENTER 4 2 SYSTEM SETUP MENU DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE GUIDE TOP MENU 3 Press STATION + or STATION ­ to select the preset channel. 4 Press TUNER EDIT to select the station name mode. SIGNAL TUNER EDIT ENTER TRACK EXIT AUDIO RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF DISP MODE ¶ TUNING 8 BAND SUB TITLE TUNING ­ 1 3 DTV MENU CLASS + ¡ STATION ­ 4 7 TV INPUT INPUT STATION + ¢ dB CHANNEL­ CHANNEL+ ANALOG STEREO TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH MULTI CH INPUT MIDNIGHT VOLUME SP AB MOVIE MUSIC ACOUSTIC EQ MUTE MODE SURROUND REMOTE SETUP STEREO/ DIRECT « SIGNAL dB ENTER SB CH MODE ANALOG STEREO Î SP AB 5 Enter the station name you want. STANDBY/ON STANDBY MULTI CHANNNEL ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION MOVIE MUSIC ENTER MULTI JOG MULTI JOG CONTROL SET UP RETURN SIGNAL SELECT HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING SB CH MODE STATION TUNING BAND CLASS SELECT TUNER EDIT MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL ON/OFF PHONES SPEAKERS TONE TONE CONTROL BASS/TREBLE SETUP MIC MULTI JOG/ENTER Names can be up to four characters long. [. . . ] 30 Hz to 15 kHz (± 1) dB Antenna Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 unbalanced * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers. ** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer. AM Tuner Section Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1, 700 kHz Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]