Pioneer VSX-33 User Manual

Operating Instructions

audio/video multi-channel receiver

VSX-

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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Caution

To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker, and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable.

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Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION

The

STANDBY/ON

switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the 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.

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Information to User

Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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CAUTION

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-33 / VSX-32 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

The top surface over the internal heatsink may become hot when operating this product continuously.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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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.

01 Before you start

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . 10

02 Controls and displays

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Other speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing your speaker system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Standard surround connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Bi-amping your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting the Speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Front height setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Front wide setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Spea

ker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bi-Amping setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ZONE 2 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About the audio connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting your TV and playback components . . . . . 24

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI

output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder

and other video sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other

set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting other audio components. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

About the WMA9 Pro decoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting additional amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting AM/FM antennas

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ecting external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MULTI-ZONE setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Making MULTI-ZONE connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting to the network through LAN interface. . . 32

Connecting Optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER . . . . . . . 32

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the

front panel input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Connecting an XM Radio tuner (VSX-33 only) . . . . . . . 33

Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC

output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting an IR receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Operating other Pioneer components with this

unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Switching components on and off using the

12 volt trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Plugging in the receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

04 Basic Setup

Switching the speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the OSD display language

(OSD Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning

(Auto MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 39

The Input Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 40

05 Basic playback

Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playing a source with HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . 41

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playing back audio files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . 42

Playing a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using Neural Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Listening to Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Programming the Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . 46

Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Listening to XM Radio (VSX-33 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using XM HD Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using the XM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Listening to SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Saving channel presets .

Using the SIRIUS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Wireless music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth

wireless technology device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless

technology device with your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

06 Listening to your system

Auto playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Listening in surround sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using Stream Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Choosing the input signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

07 Control with HDMI function

Making Control with HDMI connections. . . . . . . . . . . 56

HDMI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

About synchronized operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

About connections with a product of a different brand

that supports the Control with HDMI function . . . . . 58

Setting the PQLS function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function . . . . . . . 58

Programming a Multi operation or a shutdown

sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using multi operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Erasing the settings for the multi-operatio

Resetting the remote control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Default preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Controlling components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

n . . . . . . . 69

10 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the Advanced

MCACC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Fine Channel Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Standing Wave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Checking MCACC Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Speaker Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Standing Wave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Acoustic Cal EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Output MCACC data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Renaming MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Copying MCACC preset data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Clearing MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

08 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Setting the Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Switching the speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Making an audio or a video recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Switching the HDMI output (VSX-33 only) . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using the Web Control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Checking your system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

09 Controlling the rest of your system

Operating multiple receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 66

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Programming signals from other remote controls . . . 67 Erasing one of the remote control button settings . . . 67 Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input

function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Setting the backlight mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Multi operation and System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

11 The System Setup and Other Setup menus

Making receiver settings from the System Setup

menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Speaker system setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Speaker Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

THX Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Network Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

IP address/Proxy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Checking the MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Network Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Volume Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Remote Control Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Flicker Reduction Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

EXTENSION Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

12 Additional information

Speaker Setting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Positional relationship between speakers and

monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

ADAPTER PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . . 93

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Web Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Important information regarding the HDMI

connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Internet radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

XM radio messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

SIRIUS radio messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Surround sound formats

lby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . . 100

About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

About iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

About SIRIUS and XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with

different input signal formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Our philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Flow of settings on the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting item

Setting to be made as necessary

1 Before you start

• Checking what’s in the box (page 9)

• Loading the batteries (page 10)



Determining the speakers’ application (page

17)

• 7.1 channel surround system (Front height)

• 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

• 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

• 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

• 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)



3 Connecting the speakers

• Placing the speakers (page 18)

• Connecting the speakers (page 19)

• Installing your speaker system (page 20)

• Bi-amping your speakers (page 21)



4 Connecting the components

• About the audio connection (page 22)

• About the video converter (page 22)

• Connecting your TV and playback components (page 24)

• Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 30)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 36)



5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 37)

(Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is 6 Ω to 8 Ω)



6Power On



7 Changing the OSD display language (OSD

Language) (page 37)



8 MCACC speaker settings

• Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC) (page 37)



9 The Input Setup menu (page 39)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)



10 Basic playback (page 41)



11 Switching the HDMI output (VSX-33 only) (page

64)



12 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

• Using the various listening modes

• Better sound using Phase Control (page 55)

• Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 73)

• Changing the channel level while listening (Tip on page 84)

• Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 59)

• Setting the PQLS function (page 58)

• Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or Sound delay, etc.) (page 59)

• Setting the Video options (page 61)



13 Other optional adjustments and settings

• Control with HDMI function (page 56)

• The Advanced MCACC menu (page 73)

• The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page

82)



14 Making maximum use of the remote control

• Operating multiple receivers (page 66)

• Setting the remote to control other components (page 66)

Before you start

Note

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Features

• Advanced Direct Energy design

This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging.

• HDMI (Ver.1.4 with 3D, Audio Return Channel)

A compatible component is required to use the above function.

• Remote operation on an iPhone/iPod touch

Operation via LAN is possible from an iPhone or iPod touch by downloading a Pioneer original application (iControlAV) from the iTunes Store.

• iPhone/iPod playback

Your iPhone or iPod can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal to play the music/video files on the iPhone/ iPod.

• PQLS multi surround

Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.

• Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible

Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of three- dimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion.

• Internet Radio

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.

• Easy setup using Advanced MCACC

The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ.

• Web control

The receiver can be operated using a browser from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver.

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

•Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.))

• Remote control unit

• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•iPod cable

•Power cord

•Warranty card

•These operating instructions

•XM1 and SIRIUS Ready

With the XM1 and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you’ll be up and running in no time.

•

Bluetooth

Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. ASBT100)

Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly.

• Sound Retriever and Sound Retriever Air

The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left

over after compression. Sound Retriever Air compensates for reduced sound quality due to compression when sending Bluetooth signals.

1 XM Radio is only supported on the VSX-33. 2 The AS-BT100 is sold separately.

compatible

lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other

7 m (23 ft.)

30°

Before you start

Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

• Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel while the

power is on or just after it is turned off. The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns.

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations; they may not last over a long period. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

•There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.

•Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

•The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.

•The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

•Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

•Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rule area.

• WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

s that apply in your country or

Chapter 2:

RECEIVER

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 LIGHT

AUTO

ALC /

DIRECT

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

HDMI OUT

DTV MPX PQLS

PHASE

CTRL STATUSTHX

PGM

STEREO

iPod CTRL

HOME MENU

TUNE

TOOLS

LIST

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT TV CTRL

iPod

USB TUNER SIRIUS XM

ADAPTERNET RADIO

CDTV

BD DVD

R.SETUP

SOURCERECEIVER

MULTI OPERATION

DVR/BDR HDMI

RECEIVER

MUTE

MASTER VOLUME

VOL

PRESET

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

T.EDIT

VIDEO

PARAMETER

AUDIO

PARAMETER

ENTER

PRESET

RETURN

Controls and displays

Remote control

This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

Controls and displays

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:

• White – Receiver control, TV control

• Blue – Other controls (See page 41, 42, 45, 46, 50 and

70.)

 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

MULTI OPERATION – Use to perform multi

operations (page 68).

R.SETUP – Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 66).

3 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (page 66). (The XM button can only be used with the VSX-33.)

Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function (page 41).

TV CTRL

Set the preset code of your TV’s manufacturer when controlling the TV (page 66).

TV CONTROL

buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button.

6 Receiver setting buttons

Press first to access:

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 59).

VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 61).

HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 39, 56, 73, 82 and 85).

RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

////ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 73) and the Audio or Video options (page 59 or 61).

8 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Surround

(page 52)

Stream Direct mode

Switches between Auto

, Auto Level Control mode and

(page 54).

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

BAND TUNE PQLS

AUTO SURR /ALC/ STREAM DIRECT

ADVANCED SURROUND

STANDARD SURROUND

MCACC SETUP MIC

STEREO

SPEAKERSHOME THX

USB

CONTROL

MULTI-ZONE

OFF

ADVANCED

MCACC

iPod

iPhone

HDMI PRESET TUNER EDIT

ENTER

iPod

iPhone

VIDEO CAMERA

HDMI 5

12 345

910 141211 13

786

Controls and displays

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 54).

STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 52).

ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 53).

THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 53).

PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 55).

STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings (page 64).

PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting (page 58). HDMI OUT – VSX-33 only: Switch the HDMI output

terminal (page 64).

SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 55). MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets

(page 55). SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in

sleep mode and

select the amount of time before sleep (page 63). CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,

then use / to adjust the level (page 84). A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog

input signal to prevent distortion (page 63).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 63).

MULTI-ZONE

select buttons

Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 63). (The ZONE 3 button can only be used with the VSX-33.)

10 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control (page 66).

RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands).

Switch to perform operations in the main zone.

Also use this button to set up surround sound.

MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons. The way the buttons light can be selected from four modes (page 68).

Front panel

INPUT SELECTOR

Use to select an input function.

 STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between on and standby.

dial

3 Tuner controls

BAND – Switches between the AM and FM radio

bands (page 45).

TUNE / – Use to find radio frequencies (page 50). PRESET / – Use to find preset stations (page 45).

Controls and displays

PCM

HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG

L C R SL SR XL XR

LFE

AUTO

DIGITAL PLUS

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

PROLOGIC x

Neo:6 THX ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SP AB

SLEEP

DSD PCM

DTS HD ES 96/24

MSTR

S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX

OVER

MONO

MULTI-ZONE

STEREO

TrueHD WMA9Pro

PQLS

ALC

ATT

USB XM

VIDEO

DVD

HDMI

DVR

TUNER

SIRIUS

CD-R

iPod

[ 2 ]

[ 3 ]

[ 4 ]

TUNED

21 3 9754 108 11 12 13

18 1915 16 17

TUNER EDIT – and

ENTER

(page 45)

Use with

TUNE /, PRESET /

to memorize and name stations for recall

4Indicators

ADVANCED MCACC

the

AUDIO PARAMETER

–

Lights when EQ is set to ON in

(page 59)

PQLS – Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 58).

HDMI

– Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 24)

iPod/iPhone – Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone is connected (page 33).

5 Character display

See Display below.

ENTER

7 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 10).

MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

jack

dial

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

10 Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –

between Auto Surround

(page 52)

mode and Stream Direct mode

Switches

, Auto Level Control

(page 54)

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 54).

ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 53).

STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 52).

HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 53).

SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker terminal (page 62).

MULTI-ZONE

controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTIZONE setup on page 30) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 62).

MCACC SETUP MIC

jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 37).

iPod/iPhone/USB

terminals

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio and video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 33).

15 HDMI input connector

Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 32).

Display

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 55).

2 Program format indicators

Light to indicate the channels to which digital signals are being input.

SIGNAL

L/R – Left front/Right front channel C – Center channel SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel

indicators

LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light

when an LFE signal is being input)

XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above XC – Either one channel other than the ones above, the mono

surround channel or matrix encode flag

3 Digital format indicators

Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected.

2 DIGITAL – Lights with Dolby Digital decoding. 2 DIGITAL PLUS – Lights with Dolby Digital Plus

decoding.

Controls and displays

2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. DTS – Lights with DTS decoding. DTS HD – Lights with DTS-HD decoding. 96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. WMA9 Pro – Lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro

signal is being decoded. DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs.

PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals. MSTR – Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master

Audio signals.

MULTI-ZONE

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 62).

SOUND

Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls features is selected (page 59).

Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on.

S.RTRV

Lights when the Sound Retriever function is (page 59)

7 Listening mode indicators

8 (

Lights when Phase Control is switched on (page 55).

9 Analog signal indicators

Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 63).

10 Tuner indicators

Lights when the sound is muted (page 12).

AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 52).

ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 54).

STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 54).

ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 53).

STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched on (page 54).

STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 52).

THX – Lights when one of the Home THX modes is selected (page 53).

PHASE CONTROL

TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received. STEREO –

received in auto stereo mode.

MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX.

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being

)

active

12 Master volume level

Shows the overall volume level. “---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates the maximum level.

13 Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected. (XM only lights for the VSX-33.)

14 Scroll indicators

Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings.

15 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 62).

SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 63).

17 Matrix decoding format indicators

2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 52).

Neo:6 – is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing

18 Character display

Displays various system information.

19 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 66)

When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver

(page 52)

Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

HDMI

SPEAKERS

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIALCOMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

CD-R/TAPE

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

AC IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT IN

PRP

INBD

IN2IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

)

OUT 2

RLR L R L(Single)

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE/

1 4

(

DVD

)

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

DVR/BDR

)

CONTROL

EXTENSION

12 V TRIGGER

IN IN

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

SIRIUS

Class 2 Wiring

RS-232C

HDMI

SPEAKERS

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIALCOMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

CD-R/TAPE

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

AC IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT IN

PRP

INBD

IN2IN

OUT

RLR L R L(Single)

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE/

1 4

(

DVD

)

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

DVR/BDR

)

CONTROL

EXTENSION

12 V TRIGGER

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

SIRIUS

Class 2 Wiring

Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

Important

•Illustration shows the VSX-33, however connections for the VSX-32 are the same except where noted.

Rear panel

VSX-33

VSX-32

Connecting your equipment

Note

•The input functions below are assigned by default to

the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 39 to change the assignments if other connections are used.

Input function

Digital HDMI

DVD COAX-1 IN 1

BD (BD)

TV/SAT OPT-1

DVR/BDR OPT-2 IN 2

VIDEO OPT-3

HDMI 1

HDMI 2 (HDMI-2)

HDMI 3

HDMI 4 (HDMI-4)

HDMI 5

(front panel)

CD COAX-2

• The CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control (separately sold) can be connected to the RS-232C and EXTENSION terminals. Using the CU-RF100 lets you display the receiver’s display information on the remote control display in your hands and operate it without worrying about obstacles or the direction in which the remote control is pointing.

Input Terminals

(HDMI-1)

(HDMI-3)

(

HDMI-5)

AM LO

RS-232C

ANTENN

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA

)

MAX

EXTENSION

Component

CAUTION

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. P

lugging in should be the final step.

Connecting your equipment

Note

Speaker B

Front Bi-Amp

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have.

• Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right

channels (L and R).

• It is also possible to only connect one of the surround

back speakers (SB) or neither.

Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.

[A] 7.1 channel surround system (Front height)

*Default setting

• Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)

This surround system produces a true-to-life sound over a wider area.

[C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

• Speaker System setting: Speaker B

FHR

FHL

SBL

A 7.1 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround

back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofer (SW).

This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from above.

[B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

• Speaker System

FWL

setting: Normal(SB/FW)

SBL

FWR

This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers

(FWL/FWR).

SBR

SBL

SBR

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 7.1-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers.

[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front Biamping connection (High quality surround)

• Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

1 It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height or front wide speakers and the surround back speakers.

Main zone

Sub zone

ZONE 2

Connecting your equipment

[E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

• Speaker System setting: ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

Placing the speakers

Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect.

FHL

FHR

FWL

30 30

SBR

120 120

SBL

FWR

•Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t use the front height speakers / front wide speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you.

• If you intend to connect only one surround back speaker, place it directly behind you.

• Place the left and right front height speakers at least

Important

•The Speaker System setting must be made if you

use any of the connections shown above other than [A] (see Speaker system setting on page 83).

• Sound does not come through simultaneously from the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround back speakers. Output speakers are different depending on the input signal or listening mode.

Other speaker connections

•Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers (except front left/right speakers).

• When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

•

After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure.

See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC) on page 37.

one meter (3.3 ft.) directly above the left and right front speakers.

THX speaker system setup

If you are using a THX certified subwoofer, use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one)

or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer. See also THX Audio Setting on page 85 to make the

settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 53).

Some tips for improving sound quality

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

•The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

•For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV.

•If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at

sufficient distance from your CRT TV.

•If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

Connecting your equipment

fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm (

/8 in.)

• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

•Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and tilted slightly downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater pla

•Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

yback.

Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to

match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.

CAUTION

•These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

•Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to

Bare wire connections

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

cut off as a safety measure.

(fig. A)

(fig. B)

(fig. C)

Banana plug connections

If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the end of the speaker terminal.

Important

•Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers.

• Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not possible to connect using speaker cables.

CAUTION

•Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external

shocks such as earthquakes.

Front left

Subwoofer

Center

Surround right

Not connectedNot connected

Front right

Surround left

The surround back terminals can also be used for ZONE 2.

5.1 ch surround setting

Surround back

Not connected

Surround back left

ZONE 2 setting

ZONE 2 - Right

ZONE 2 - Left

6.1 ch surround setting

Surround back right

7.1 ch surround setting

Speaker B - leftSpeaker B - right

Speaker B setting

Front wide left

Front wide right

Front height left

Front height setting

Front height right

The front height terminals can also be used for the front wide and Speaker B

speakers.

Front wide setting

Connecting your equipment

Installing your speaker system

At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).

Standard surround connection

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA

)

MAX

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

CONTROL

OUT

INBD

1IN2IN3

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

SPEAKERS

Class 2 Wiring

OUT12

(

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

IN (

DVD

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

)

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

OUT 1

(

CONTROL

MONITOR

OUT IN

OUT 2

)

COAXIALCOMPONENT VIDEO

SIRIUS

OUT

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

AUDIO

RLR L R L(Single)

(

)

LAN

10/100

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

(CD)

DVD

TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

)

(

DVR/BDR

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

)

(

VIDEO

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX

OUT

)

FH/FW

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE/

)

PRE OUT

AC IN

Connecting your equipment

Front left

Subwoofer

Center

Surround right

Front right

Surround left

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Bi-amping your speakers

High

Low

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA

)

MAX

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

CONTROL

OUT

INBD

1IN2IN3

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

SPEAKERS

Class 2 Wiring

OUT

(

IN (

DVD

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

)

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.

CAUTION

•Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High to the Low terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or yo damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for

u could severely

more information.

•If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

OUT IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

OUT 2

)

COAXIALCOMPONENT VIDEO

SIRIUS

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

(

DVD

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

RLR L R L(Single)

High

Low

(

)

LAN

10/100

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

)

(

)

(CD)

TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

(

DVR/BDR

)

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX

OUT

(

)

VIDEO

FH/FW

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE/

)

PRE OUT

AC IN

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping.

• With these connections, the Speaker System setting

makes no difference.

• To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.

Using a banana plug for the second connection is recommended.

CAUTION

• Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.

•When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi- amping shown at the left.

Note

Connecting your equipment

Selecting the Speaker system

The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front height speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application.

Front height setup

*Default setting

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 20.

2 If necessary, select ‘ Speaker System

See Speaker system setting on page 83 to do this.

Front wide setup

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 20.

2 Select ‘ menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 83 to do this.

Normal(SB/FW)

Speaker B setup

You can listen to stereo playback in another room.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 20.

2 Select ‘

See Speaker system setting on page 83 to do this.

Speaker B

Bi-Amping setup

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.

See Bi-amping your speakers on page 21.

2 Select ‘ menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 83 to do this.

Front Bi-Amp

Normal(SB/FH)

menu.

’ from the

Speaker System

’ from the

Speaker System

menu.

Speaker System

ZONE 2 setup

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 20.

2 Select ‘

See Speaker system setting on page 83 to do this.

About the

Sound signal priority 

• With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be

ZONE 2

’ from the

Speaker System

audio connection

Types of cables and

terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

transferred in high quality over a single cable.

Transferable audio

signals

Conventional analog audio

About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.

menu.

1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some

components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 61) OFF.

• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.

• Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals.

Connecting your equipment

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

High picture quality

Terminal for connection with source device

Terminal for connection with TV monitor

Video signals can be output

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 39), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

•For optimal video performance, THX recommends

switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 61) OFF.

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI

This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.

) technology.

•Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

•3D signal transfer

•Deep Color signal transfer

• x.v.Color signal transfer

•Audio Return Channel

•Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

•Input of the following digital audio formats:

– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTSHD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD

•Synchronized operation with components using the

Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI function on page 56)

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

“x.v.Color” and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content

Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

• If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.

• This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure t

2• Use a High Speed HDMI

• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly. 3 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. 4• HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when

switching between audio formats or beginning playback.

• Turning on/off the device connected to this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during

playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.

hat the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.

cable. If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI® cable is used, it may not work properly.

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

HDMI INHDMI OUTHDMI OUT

Other HDMI/DVIequipped component

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

Select one

This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the

receiver.

Note

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 56).

• VSX-33 only: When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-

compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to HDMI OUT 2 or

HDMI OUT ALL. See Switching the HDMI output (VSX-33 only) on page 64.

•For input components, connections other than HDMI

connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 25).

1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the

TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 56).

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

IN (

)

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

)

EXTENSION

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA

)

MAX

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

CONTROL

OUT 1

INBD

IN2IN

ZONE2

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

SPEAKERS

Class 2 Wiring

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

OUT

IN IN

OUT

OUT IN

OUT 2

(

)

CONTROL

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio

cables.

(

10/100

LAN

COAXIALCOMPONENT VIDEO

SIRIUS

(

)

(CD)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SURROUNDCENTERFRONT

RLRL R

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

(

TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

)

(

SURROUND B

DVR/B DR

)

Connecting your equipment

DVD player, etc.

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

Select one

Note

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.

HDMI IN

HDMI

1 4

)

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

)

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

CONTROL

ASSIGNABLE

IN (

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

INBD

1IN2IN3

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

SPEAKERS

Class 2 Wiring

OUT

OUT IN

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio

cables (page 24).

• If you use an optical digital audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 39).

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

)

SIRIUS

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

AUDIO

RLRL R

(

10/100

LAN

COAXIALCOMPONENT VIDEO

(

)

(CD)

DVD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUR

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

(

TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

)

(

)

(

DVR/BDR

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

1 When the TV and receiver a re co nnecte d by HDM I conne ctions, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the

TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 56).

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

DVD player, etc.

Select one

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver.

• With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player i s co nnec ted with an H DMI c abl e. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.

)

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

CONTROL

INBD

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

(

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

• Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to input video signals. Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings.

operating instructions

supplied with your component

Please refer to the

for more information.

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (page 24).

•If you use an optical digital audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 39).

IN2IN

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

SPEAKERS

Class 2 Wiring

OUT

OUT IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

OUT 2

)

SIRIUS

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

RLRL R

(

)

10/100

LAN

COAXIALCOMPONENT VIDEO

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

(

)

(CD)

DVD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUR

SUBWOOFER

(

)

(

)

(

TV/SAT

DVR/B DR

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

Connecting your equipment

HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.

Select one

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources

This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders.

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39).

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

SPEAKERS

Class 2 Wiring

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

OUT

IN IN

(

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

IN (

DVD

OUT

R L

ANALOG

ASSIGNABLE

INBD

1IN2IN3

PRP

ZONE2

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

)

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA

)

OUT

MAX

CONTROL

EXTENSION

• In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only) (page 63).

•If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver an

d TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on

page 24).

OUT IN

OUT 1

OUT 2

(

)

CONTROL

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

SIRIUS

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

RLRL R

(

10/100

LAN

COAXIALCOMPONENT VIDEO

(

)

(CD)

DVD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUR

COAXIAL OPTICAL

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

(

TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL OUT

)

(

DVR/B DR

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

)

(

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

ANALOG

SPEAKERS

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

CD-R/TAPE

FM UNBAL 75

VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT IN

IN1IN2IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

)

OUT 2

RLRL RL(

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/B DR

)

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR B

(

VIDEO

(CD)

TROL

12 V TRIGGER

IN IN

OUT12

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

SIRIUS

Class 2 Wiring

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

STB

Select one

CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.

Select oneSelect one

Connecting your equipment

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 39).

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback.

Most digital components also have analog connections.

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39).

)

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

SUBWOOFER

(

TV/SAT

)

(

)

DVR/B DR

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX

(

)

VIDEO

(Single)

)

OUT

FH/FW

FRONT HEIGHT

PRE

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

VIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

)

COAXIAL OPTICAL

SIRIUS

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

(

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

RLR L R L(Single)

(

10/100

LAN

)

(CD)

DVD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

•If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 24).

•If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a

built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead.

•If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

• You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s digital out jack.

Connecting your equipment

Note

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

Powered subwoofer

Front channel amplifier

Center channel amplifier (mono)

Surround channel amplifier

Surround back channel amplifier

Front height or Front wide channel amplifier

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. However, the connected DVD player, set-top bo x, etc. must be ab le t o output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

(WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to

Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

ADAPTER PORT

(

)

10/100

AL OPTICAL

BLE

IN (CD)

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

L R L(Single)

ASSIGNABLE

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/B DR

SURROUND BACK

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

100 mA MAX

OUT

)

(

)

VIDEO

PRE

FH/FW

(Single)

FRONT HEIGH

• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single))

1• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be downsampled to 48 kHz.

terminal only.

•The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Speaker system setting on page 83.

•To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or si

mply disconnect any

speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 83) to LARGE.

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

fig. a fig. b fig. c

75 Ω coaxial cable

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

5 m to 6 m

(16 ft. to 20 ft.)

Connecting your equipment

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas below).

Connecting external antennas

To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 Ω.

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ANTENNA

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

•If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other

surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ANTENNA

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three (VSX-33)/two (VSX-32) independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in three (VSX-33)/two (VSX-32) zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.

Important

•The explanations for ZONE 3 below only apply to the VSX-33.

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Pioneer VSX-33 User Manual

Contents

Before you start

Features

Checking what’s in the box

Installing the receiver

Loading the batteries

Operating range of remote control unit

Controls and displays

Remote control

Front panel

Display

Connecting your equipment

Rear panel

Determining the speakers’ application

Placing the speakers

Other speaker connections

THX speaker system setup

Some tips for improving sound quality

Connecting the speakers

Installing your speaker system

Standard surround connection

Bi-amping your speakers

Bi-wiring your speakers

Selecting the Speaker system

Front height setup

Front wide setup

Speaker B setup

Bi-Amping setup

ZONE 2 setup

About the video converter

About HDMI

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

Connecting additional amplifiers

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connecting external antennas

MULTI-ZONE setup