User manual PIONEER VSX-49TX

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-49TX This is the updated manual for the VSX-49TX receiver that has been modified with an i. LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. These modifications give the receiver new capabilities and new features both for connecting equipment to the receiver and for fine tuning the sound. These new innovations are marked with the banner (sometimes represented as ) or (sometimes represented as ) so the user can quickly identify the additions. Please use this manual when you have had your receiver modified with an i. LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. [. . . ] button repeatedly until you see "EFFECT" in the receiver's display. 2 Use the +/­ buttons to add or subtract the amount of effect. BASIC DISPLAY DIMMER STATUS SYSTEM SETUP memo 1 · The amount of effect can be adjusted ranging from 10 to 90 by pressing +/­. · The default setting value for 5/7CH STEREO modes is 90 ( ), and for others are 50. 55 Basic Operation Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can listen to the soundtrack with the Acoustic Calibration EQ you set in AUTO SURROUND SETUP or on page 45. For information about each Acoustic Calibration EQ mode, see page 45. MAIN Receiver LISTENING MODE SURROUND STEREO /DIRECT THX ADVANCED CINEMA MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR STANDARD ADVANCED CONCERT MAIN SUB (DVD-A /SACD) 1 Press the ACOUSTIC CAL. button on the remote control's RECEIVER MAIN screen or on the front panel. Each press switches acoustic calibration EQ between ALL CH ADJ, F ALIGN, CUSTOM1 ( ), CUSTOM2 ( ) and OFF. The MCACC indicator lights when ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is on. MULTI CH IN LISTENING CH SEL. ACOUSTIC CAL. 1 memo · After completing the AUTO SURROUND SETUP (p. 16), or setup using AUTO (p. 46) ACOUSTIC CAL EQ ON (ALL CH ADJ) is set automatically. on in MULTI CH IN DIRECT mode, the receiver automatically switches to MULTI CH IN ADJUST mode. on in DIRECT mode, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO mode. 1 Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function) To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This feature is effective with sources containing a lot of background noise like cassette and video tape MAIN Receiver LISTENING MODE SURROUND STEREO /DIRECT THX ADVANCED CINEMA MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR STANDARD ADVANCED CONCERT MAIN SUB (DVD-A /SACD) 1 Press the DIGITAL NR button on the remote control's RECEIVER MAIN screen or on the front panel. Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off. MULTI CH IN LISTENING CH SEL. ACOUSTIC CAL. memo · In cases described below, noises may not be reduced even if DIGITAL NR is on. · Sudden noise · Extremely loud noise · Signals that contain too many high frequencies Signals recorded with little background noise. · DIGITAL NR is effective at levels shown below for each source. STEREO (excluding 96 kHz) · Analog input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 dB · Digital input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 dB · i. LINK input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 dB · AM/FM tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 dB · Depending on the condition of the source, there may not be a noticeable improvement in the quality of the sound. · You can't use the DIGITAL NR mode with the HOME THX modes. · If you set the DIGITAL NR on in DIRECT mode the receiver will switch to STEREO mode. · If you set the DIGITAL NR on in MULTI CH IN DIRECT mode, the receiver automatically switches to MULTI CH IN ADJUST mode. 1 1 56 Basic Operation Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode This useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with any surround sound source and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible even while playing a soundtrack at low volumes. [. . . ] 530 kHz to 1, 700 kHz Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 µV/m Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]