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AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-29TX

Operating Instructions

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Page 1: ...AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX 29TX Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ... equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 referen...

Page 3: ...eadpowerlines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extensioncords orintegralconveniencereceptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or el...

Page 4: ...y this effect with both Dolby Digital Dolby Surround and DTS sources Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd Advanced Theater Modes This mode enhances the sound of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can be achieved The four modes are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities giving the listener a wide range of possibili...

Page 5: ...8 Reducing Noise During Playback DIGITAL NR Function 39 96 kHz 24 bit Performance 39 Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode 40 External Decoder Playback 40 Listening in LOUDNESS Mode 41 Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control 41 Direct Playback 42 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 42 Using the Tuner 43 Automatic and Manual Tuning 43 Direct Access Tuning 44 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations 45...

Page 6: ...operly according to the marks in the battery case Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together Preparing the Remote Control memo Touch pen This manual is for the VSX 29TX Audio Video Multi Channel Receiver This manual is divided into two main sections which will tell you how to setup and use the unit PREPARATION First carry out the tasks below i...

Page 7: ...ight edge of the remote control and then grasping the pen with thumb and forefinger The backlight button is located in the top right hand corner on the back of the remote control Use this button in low lighting to see the screen more clearly 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...

Page 8: ...not supplied to connect the audio components Connect red plugs to R right and white plugs to L left Be sure to insert completely L R Connecting Your Equipment DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL AC OUTLETS VCR1 PHONO MULTI ROOM SOURCE REMOTE IN VIDEO OUT TV SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D EMPLOI SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEA...

Page 9: ...n the VSX 29TX but they are simply S video jacks However if you use S video cords for your video hook ups you must also hook up your TV with S video connections Conversely if you use regular composite video cords for video hook ups you should use them for your TV as well memo DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL AC OUTLETS VCR1 PHONO MULTI ROOM source REMOTE IN VIDEO OUT TV SAT IN TO MONITOR T...

Page 10: ...ure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet 7 Digital audio cords Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords standard video cords can also be used or optical cables not supplied are used to connect digital components to this receiver When you use optical digital input or output terminals pull off the caps and insert the plugs Be sure t...

Page 11: ...ORTER AU MOODE D EMPLOI SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS SWITCHED TOTAL 100W 0 8A MAX UNSWITCHED 100W 0 8A MAX CENTER SPEAKERS MD TAPE1 FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA MULTI ROOM SOURCE TAPE2 MONITOR CD AM LOOP ANTENNA 1 RF IN PREOUT 2 3 4 PCM DTS IN PCM DTS OUT R L R L VIDEO FR FL C SR SL R L AC 120V 60Hz IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT S2 OUT S2 OUT S2 IN S2 S L S L S R S R F L F L F R F R C C S W S W O U T I N P...

Page 12: ...sconnected from the wall outlet ground ground FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA 3 8 in 10 mm FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA AM loop antenna See below FM wire antenna DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL AC OUTLETS VCR1 PHONO MULTI ROOM SOURCE REMOTE IN VIDEO OUT TV SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D EMPLOI SURROU...

Page 13: ...only front speakers and the sub woofer will be audible No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost Similarly if you choose just the B system you ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down mixed to these two speakers Please use speakers with ...

Page 14: ... may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker If possible install the surround speakers slightly above ear level It may be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround speakers are installed farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers Speaker placement If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extre...

Page 15: ...L S L S R S R F L F L F R F R C C S W S W O U T I N P L A Y P L A Y P L A Y R E C R E C OUT EXTERNAL DECODER IN A B AUDIO L R IN AUDIO L R IN AUDIO L R IN AUDIO L R IN INPUT Amplifier for center channel Amplifier for surround channels Amplifier for front channels Powered sub woofer PIONEER projection TV for center channel L Audio MONO or Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting ...

Page 16: ...5 69 Press to enable multi room operation requires an optional PIONEER Multi Room Remote Sensor Unit MR 100 or other IR receiver 0 CONTROL button See p 65 69 Use to select the function or volume of the MULTI ROOM system INPUT SELECTOR dial Turn to select a source component The source indicators show the current component DVD LD DVD player or Laser Disc player TV SAT TV tuner or satellite tuner CD ...

Page 17: ...Allows monitoring of a recording as it s being made INPUT ATT button Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful thus causing the receiver to distort the overload indicator will light furiously TREBLE button See p 41 Use to adjust the high frequencies BASS button See p 41 Use to adjust low frequencies SPEAKERS A B buttons A is the primary setting It plays all speakers hoo...

Page 18: ...d 1 1 Indicates 5 1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal selected for the current component see Front Panel SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG Lights when analog signals are assigned DIGITAL Lights when digital audio signals are selected DVD LD CD MD TAPE 1 TV SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 AC 3 RF Lights when AC 3 RF signals are assigned DVD LD TV SAT VCR 1 VCR...

Page 19: ...see p 7 7 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used once they are preset to control your TV POWER Press to turn the power of the TV on off FUNCTION Press TV FUNC to select the TV for remote control operation CH Use these buttons to change the channel of the TV VOL Press to control the volume of the TV 8 FUNCTION button Press to select a source The but...

Page 20: ...ayback 6 LOUDNESS button See p 41 Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off 7 DIGITAL NR button See p 39 Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off STEREO mode only Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO THX ADVANCED THEATER EFFECT STANDARD MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL NR dts 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 0 Receiver MAIN SUB TREBLE SYSTEM SETUP CH LEVEL INPUT ATT BASS EXTERNAL 5 1CH TAPE 2 MONITOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rec...

Page 21: ... rules 1 Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use to hook up the receiver and your TV For example if you use composite video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver use composite video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV If you use S video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver use S video cords to hook up the receiver to your ...

Page 22: ... LCD TIMER In order to save the battery a timer will automatically turn the remote control off after a set amount of time if no commands are entered You can choose how long the idle remote control will stay on before the timer turns it off You can set this function in a range of 10 60 seconds The default setting is 10 seconds Use the buttons to adjust the number of seconds for the timer setting SY...

Page 23: ...See p 26 Set up the all your speakers for the most realistic surround sound Adding a slight delay to some speakers enhances sound separation and is particularly important for achieving a surround sound effect You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay CHANNEL LEVEL See p 27 28 Use to balance the volumes of your different speakers CROSS...

Page 24: ... YES Also the center and surround speakers cannot be set to large if the front speakers are set to small In this case all bass frequencies are sent to the sub woofer CENTER default setting is LARGE Select large if your speaker will reproduce bass frequencies effectively Select small to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or sub woofer If you did not connect a center speaker deselect it In ...

Page 25: ...r Surround Subwoofer FREE THX Speaker Setting SETUP OK FREE THX These settings will be displayed on your TV memo If you have a sub woofer and like lots of bass it may seem logical to select LARGE for your FRONT speakers and leave the sub woofer 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...

Page 26: ...need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker Once you specify the speaker distances the receiver calculates the correct delay times automatically If continuing from SPEAKER SETTING go to step 1 If s...

Page 27: ...s SETUP OK CHANNEL LEVEL The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 23 first dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO VOLUME These settings will be displayed on yo...

Page 28: ... to 75 dB SPL C weighted slow model 4 When all the speaker levels have been set select SETUP OK to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU The display on the receiver will say RESUME and the MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position Next proceed to CROSSOVER NETWORK below initial Set Up Note that it is also possible to set channel levels temporarily Go to the RECEIVER SUB screen and press CH LEVE...

Page 29: ...he sub woofer or LARGE speakers 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers As noted on the LCD screen the THX setting is 80 Select this setting if you have THX approved SMALL speakers Experiment with the different settings to see which sounds best to you 3 Press SETUP OK to return to ...

Page 30: ...g Use the buttons or the MASTER VOLUME to change the BASS PEAK LEVEL BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER The LFE Low Frequency Effect channel in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra low bass LFE channel If continuing from CROSSOVER N...

Page 31: ...etting is OFF 3 Press SETUP OK Hold the remote control pointed towards the receiver until you see the RECEIVED display on the receiver If ERROR flashes in the display perform the setup operations from the first step again If you want to change a setting before proceeding Choose a new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can use th...

Page 32: ...to OFF 3 Repeat step 2 until all the digital in buttons correspond to the components you connected 4 If you hooked up a DVD LD or LD player to the AC 3 RF channel choose the proper component with the same method described above 5 Press SETUP OK to return the SYSTEM SETUP mode Hold the remote control pointed towards the receiver until you see the RECEIVED display on the receiver If ERROR flashes in...

Page 33: ...38 6 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 7 Adjust the volume by using the volume buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel Return to the RECEIVER screens by pressing to RECEIVER button and SUB if needed to make other sound adjustments like bass treble loudness etc TUNER MD TAPE 1 VCR 1 VCR 2 TV SAT DVD LD VIDEO CD PHONO memo If you are not able to get...

Page 34: ...ource you are playing is encoded with DTS or Dolby Digital bearing the DOLBY D I G I T A L logo There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP Digital Signal Processing to create different types of sound environments MUSICAL This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound A long delay time of reflected sounds provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall DRA...

Page 35: ...cts of a dance club Features a strong bass sound Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec for the listener to enjoy the visceral power of dance music THEATER 1 Reproduces theater sound field effects without losing the localization of each channel Theater effects can be enjoyed without losing Dolby Digital Pro Logic effects when used in combination those formats with movies bearing the...

Page 36: ...ffects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT The default setting is 70 Also the effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THEATER mode by pressing the EFFECT button 5 D THEATER modes cannot be changed The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 the default setting value is 70 by pressing EFFECT When a digital input is...

Page 37: ...to the RECEIVER screens by pressing to RECEIVER button and SUB if needed to make other sound adjustments like bass treble loudness etc We recommend using different modes for different types of DTS material For watching movies the THX or ADVANCED THEATER setting should provide the best results For listening to music the STANDARD DIRECT STEREO or DSP modes should serve the listener best Make sure yo...

Page 38: ...c Playback In the AUTO setting SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal based on availability in the following order AC 3 RF DIGITAL ANALOG If all the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT see p 32 choices are set to OFF the SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LDs recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG This receiver...

Page 39: ...k advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96kHz 24 bit format these are all stereo discs The receiver will automatically read the format of the disc and play accordingly of course the SIGNAL SELECT will have to set to AUTO or DIGITAL to read the DVD soundtrack When the receiver plays a 96 kHz 24 bit disc 96 kHz appears in the display If you try to use one of the functions or modes mentioned below...

Page 40: ... 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 the sounds in a given soundtrack closer together in volume Compare this feature with the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL only for Dolby Digital sources on p 31 Press MIDNIGHT on the remo...

Page 41: ...STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME memo Listening in LOUDNESS mode The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass in a signal It is useful for listening to music at low volumes dB STEREO LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO VOLUME Press LOUDNESS on the remote control s Receiver MAIN screen or on the front panel Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on...

Page 42: ...isplay 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 memo Basic Playback DIRECT Direct playback Press DIRECT on the remote control s Receiver MAIN screen or on the front panel This mode will give you the most accurate reproduction ...

Page 43: ...t the first station it locates Repeat to locate other stations 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 4 Adjust the volume MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station because the station is too far away or the broadcast ...

Page 44: ... press 1 6 To cancel before inputting the frequency Press DIRECT ACCESS and enter the frequency again 5 Adjust the volume dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED VOLUME Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control Using the Tuner 5 4 1 2 3 VOL ENTER RECEIVER DVD LD TV SAT ...

Page 45: ...ccess Tuning on pages 43 and 44 2 Press MEMORY to activate the memory function 3 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number Each press switches the display 4 Press STATION repeatedly to select a channel 0 9 within the respective class The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds If you want to escape from the MEMORY mode press the MEMORY button again Repeat steps 1 through 4 to memo...

Page 46: ...nnel 7 To step through each channel in order Press STATION repeatedly Using the front panel 1 Select the TUNER function 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number 3 Press STATION repeatedly to select the channel you desire CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A FM VOLUME dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED VOLUME 1 3 2 1 3 2 VOL ENTER RECEIVER DVD LD TV SAT...

Page 47: ...any different controls and buttons you only need to use one remote control If your component s are listed in the remote control s memory simply follow the steps below If your component s are not listed or if you want the remote to learn additional operations you can use the learning mode to input the information from the remote controls supplied with your other components Recalling settings stored...

Page 48: ... In this case use step 3 to assign any available function button to the component you want to remote control For example you may have a cable TV tuner and one video deck in your system It would make sense to assign the VCR 2 function button to your cable TV tuner in step 3 The rest of the procedure is the same as before Choose CATV in step 4 The only practical difference in this method is that you...

Page 49: ...ng will blink in the top bar of the remote control screen For example choose the 3 play button to program this remote control to play your DVD player The TV POWER TV FUNC TV CH and VOL buttons are only available for learning when programming TV CONTROL operations Pressing EXIT cancels the process Remote Control of Other Components 1 2 RECEIVER DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD TAPE1 CD TUNER...

Page 50: ...k 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 procedure 1 In the SYSTEM SETUP or REMOTE SET UP screens hold down the fi buttons at the same time A lock symbol with a box around it will appear in the top bar of t...

Page 51: ...learned separately by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 47 50 To perform these operations press the DVD LD button to set the remote to the DVD or LD operation mode For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component 1 Press to switch the DVD player on or off 2 4 4 Press to return to the beginning of the current chap...

Page 52: ...s tracks Press to advance to the beginning of the next track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks 3 1 1 Hold down for fast reverse playback Hold down for fast forward playback 4 DISC Use to switch between discs with file type disc players 5 7 Press to stop playback 6 3 Press to start playback 7 8 Press to pause playback 8 Number buttons Use to select tracks 9 C Use to c...

Page 53: ...o advance to the beginning of the next track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks 3 1 1 Hold down for fast reverse playback Hold down for fast forward playback 4 REC Press to start recording may put some decks in REC PAUSE mode 5 7 Press to stop playback or recording 6 3 Press to start playback 7 8 Press to pause playback or recording 8 Number buttons Use to select trac...

Page 54: ...ey where you can enter any command you like refer to p 47 for more on this fi ENTER fi Use to select or adjust items on the menu screen ENTER Use to activate the selected function Remote Control of Other Components 1 Press to switch the TV on or off 2 MENU Use to select different menus on a DTV screen 3 ANT Use to select the type of antenna you have hooked up to your TV 4 MUTE Press to mute or res...

Page 55: ...7 CH ENTER Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons not all models require this step STB DTV 1 2 4 7 8 9 5 6 3 MENU CLEAR YELLOW 0 BLUE GREEN RED ENTER CH RETURN CH CH L1 L2 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 9 2 Digital Tuner screen 1 Press to switch the digital tuner on or off 2 MENU Use to turn the main menu on or off 3 CLEAR Use to clears on screen display 4 BLUE GREEN RED YELLOW Use to make sel...

Page 56: ...y by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 47 50 To perform these operations press the TV SAT button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component When presetting a satellite tuner other than one made by PIONEER screen1 will appear When presetting a PIONEER satellite tun...

Page 57: ... 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 47 50 To perform these operations press the MD TAPE 1 button to set the remote to the TAPE operation mode For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component memo 1 Press to switch the cassette deck on or off not...

Page 58: ...d feature of being able to record The record button REC is explained on p 57 under the cassette deck explanations REC STOP is a special DVD video recorder control that stops the recording but lets you start again at any time CD R 1 2 4 7 8 9 5 6 3 REC REC MUTE RDM PRGM C 10 10 DVD Video Recorder 1 2 4 7 8 0 9 5 6 3 REC MENU CH CH REC STOP 10 Remote Control of Other Components VCR operations The fo...

Page 59: ...vel balance tone BASS TREBLE and LOUDNESS and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal and the EXTERNAL DECODER input cannot be recorded In some cases digital recordings have copy guard protections and making a digital copy is not possible In this case you can only copy them in an analog manner Recording from Video Components The following operations show you how to record audio and ...

Page 60: ... component to be set in this multi operation process To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen Press the EXIT button 4 Next you should select the command number you want the process to start with Of course it s logical to start with 1 so press command 1 the box the 1 with inside it This tells the receiver this will be the first command To go back one step Press the EXIT button To go back to the REMOTE...

Page 61: ...the MULTI OPERATION button 2 Press the function button that has been set up with multi operations The power of the main unit goes on and the programmed multi operations are performed automatically RECEIVER DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL Multi Operation SELECT FUNCTION EXIT 2 1 ENTER VCR2 TV CONTROL MUTING MASTER VOLUME SYSTEM OFF MULTI OPERATION STANDBY ON FUNCTI...

Page 62: ...ld select the command number you want the process to start with Of course it s logical to start with 1 so press command 1 button the box the 1 with inside it This tells the receiver this will be the first command The number will become shaded To go back one step Press the EXIT button To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen Press the EXIT button repeatedly 5 Select the FUNCTION button of the componen...

Page 63: ...ton you want to erase and press the CLEAR button To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen Press the EXIT button repeatedly Using SYSTEM OFF Do the following to use the SYSTEM OFF function 1 Press the SYSTEM OFF button The remote control must be on to be able to use this command but it can be in any mode All the components programmed into the SYSYTEM OFF mode will stop and or go off The receiver will ...

Page 64: ...emote but the receiver does not go into VCR 2 mode 1 Press REMOTE SETUP 2 Press DIRECT FUNCTION 3 Set the DIRECT FUNCTION of each external source to OFF 4 To leave the Direct Function mode press EXIT repeatedly Resetting the Remote Control The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control Hold down both the STANDBY ON button and MUTE button and then push the RES...

Page 65: ...acks All of this equipment should be placed in your sub room as shown below When connecting the IR receiver be sure to connect it to the green MULTI ROOM SOURCE REMOTE IN jack not the black CONTROL IN or OUT jacks It is not possible to input digital signals into the SUB room you must use analog signals You can t use tone controls etc and any surround modes in the SUB room memo Main room Sub room I...

Page 66: ...t will be set to maximum Thus when output it will be extremely loud Please set the master volume controls of the integrated amplifier in the sub room very low at first and experiment to find the correct volume Multi Room Volume Level VARIABLE IR Receiver PIONEER CAUTION If the FIXED position is chosen the volume will be loud dB SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME These settings will be displayed on y...

Page 67: ...UT SELECTOR to adjust the VOLUME The volume can be adjusted in a range of 82dB to 0dB The display will appear as shown below 5 When in TUNER function press the CONTROL button and use the INPUT SELECTOR to tune in the station The display will appear as shown below TUNER MD TAPE 1 VCR 1 TV SAT DVD LD CD The INPUT SELECTOR steps through the functions in the following order Turn the input selector unt...

Page 68: ...or VIDEO MASTER VOLUME buttons for adjusting the sub room s volume level but can t be used when set to FIXED CLASS button for selecting the desired class STATION button for recalling memorized radio stations the tuner is selected automatically Number button 0 9 VOL ENTER RECEIVER DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL FUNCTION TV CONTROL MUTING MASTER VOLUME SYSTEM OFF M...

Page 69: ...he 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 recording a radio broadcast The volume levels of the main and sub rooms are independent When more than one remote control signal is transmitted at the same time the receiv...

Page 70: ...auditory characteristics Laser disc format Laser discs are now available on the market in large numbers This means that the recording of different format audio signals on the laser disc raises the important question of compatibility with existing laser discs Dolby Digital tracks on Laser discs record signals using the space of one analog audio channel so it will maintain compatibility with existin...

Page 71: ... is a Lucasfilm Ltd program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment For a sound track to be presented accurately in your home special technologies are required In your home the room is much smaller and has a bright sound the speakers are very different and there are only six of them plus you sit...

Page 72: ...er Symptom The power does not turn ON The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed No sound is output when a function is selected No image is output when a function is selected Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically Sub woofer output is very low Remedy Connect the power plug to the wall outlet Disconnect the power plug from the outlet a...

Page 73: ...e type of connections made see p 38 Set the digital input settings correctly see p 10 11 32 Make digital connections see p 10 11 and set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO see p 38 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player Set the digital volume level of the player to full or to the neutral position Use the STANDARD mode to get the best results see memo p 36 This is not a malfunction but be ...

Page 74: ...yzer VIDEO Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO 1 Vp p 75 Ω Output Level Impedance VCR 1 VCR 2 MONITOR 1 Vp p 75 Ω Frequency Response VCR 1 VCR 2 MONITOR 5 Hz to 10 MHz dB Signal to Noise Ratio 65 dB 0 3 0 3 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 Si...

Page 75: ...ada pour obtenir le nom de la Société de Service Autorisée Pioneer le plus près de chez vous Ou encore veuillez vous communiquer avec le Service de Clientèle de Pioneer Pioneer électroniques du Canada Inc Département de service au consommateurs 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Au...

Page 76: ...00 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime EST 1924 EIA E L E C T R O NIC INDU S T R I E S A S S O C I A T I O N EST 1924 EIA E L E C T R O NIC INDUS T R I E S A S S O C I A T I O N Power cord CAUTI...

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