Pioneer VSX-39TX Operating Instruction

AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-39TX

Operating Instructions

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS

[For U.S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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.

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.

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.

Information to User

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

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

ATTENTION: AFIN DE PREVENIR TOUS

RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DEBUT D'ENCENDIE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

LE BOUTON STANDBY/ON EST RACCORDE SECONDAIREMENT ET PAR CONSEQUENT

[For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NE SEPARE PAS L’APPAREIL DE L’ALIMENTATION SECTEUR SUR LA POSITION D’ATTENTE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety

and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the

product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating

and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments

not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use

this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should

be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be in-

stalled in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of

the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

÷ If this product is equipped with a

polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

÷ If this product is equipped with a three-

wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-

supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If

an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna

system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines 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, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never

push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service

this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug

this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product.

÷ If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

÷ If the product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

÷ If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

÷ When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When

replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The

product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated

away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

III

Quick Start Guide

This is a quick guide to setting up your new receiver so you can get home theater surround sound. For more details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual.

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

1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV

In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to hook up your DVD player with digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection, you don’t need to do both. The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal you need to figure out which yours has and hook it up to the appropriate terminal on the receiver. In order to do this you will need the proper cable. For coaxial connections you can use a regular RCA stereo cord or the specially-made coaxial cords, they have the same type of plugs. For optical connections you will need a special optical cord which you can buy at your local stereo store. Also hook up the video connection of your DVD player, the analog audio (for recording the audio on DVDs, use regular RCA stereo cords), and your TV (it's easiest to use a regular composite RCA video cords) as shown below. It is important that you hook up your TV (or monitor) in order to see a video image as well as the on screen displays (OSDs) shown by this receiver (for more on p. 16-17). We also recommend hooking up your all your digital components to analog audio jacks. For this you can use regular RCA stereo cords.

Coaxial Digital Connection

If your DVD player has a coaxial terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out hook it up using this terminal. Follow the diagram below. This is the best scenario, as you will be able to follow the default settings of this receiver and won't need to assign the digital inputs.

VIDEOAUDIO

PCM/

RF IN (AC-3)

IN2IN

DTS

IN5IN4IN

DIGITAL

DVD /

LD IN

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

RCA video cord

RCA stereo cord

coaxial cord

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

ANALOG

STEREO

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

VIDEO INPUT

DVD player

(not a PCM-only output)

RCA video cord

Optical Digital Connection

If your DVD player has an optical terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out you can hook it up using this following the below diagram. You will need to assign the digital input (tell the receiver which input you put your DVD digital audio into). See page VI for this.

VIDEOAUDIO

PCM/

RF IN (AC-3)

IN2IN

DTS

IN5IN4IN

DIGITAL

DVD /

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

RCA video cord

RCA stereo cord

optical cord

VIDEO

OUT

ANALOG

STEREO

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

DVD player

(not a PCM-only output)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO INPUT

RCA video cord

Quick Start Guide

2 Speaker Connections

Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer but you can use this receiver with fewer speakers. Hook up the speakers you have to the A speaker terminals on the back of the receiver. If you only have two speakers hook them up as "FRONT." If you have three hook up the single speaker as "CENTER." Follow the diagram on p. 19 in order to hook up all your speakers. A center speaker is very important for watching films because the dialog comes from the center speaker in digital soundtracks. If you do not have a CENTER

speaker you must tell the receiver the CENTER channel is OFF or when you listen to digital soundtracks you won't hear any dialog. Use the instructions on page 34-35 in order to do this.

Follow the diagram below to hook up an additional amplifier in order to use surround back speakers. These speakers are important to hear all the sound channels on new, eight channel home theater DVDs. The diagram below also explains how to hook up a subwoofer which provides realistic bass sounds.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the amplifier match those on the speakers.

SUB

WOOFER

RCA audio cord

RCA stereo cord

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

L (Single)

ANALOG

INPUT

Surround back

speaker (Left)

INPUT

Additional Amplifier (See p.21)

SPEAKERS

FRONT

Powered

subwoofer

Surround back

speaker (Right)

3 Setting up the Remote Control & Unit

1 Put the batteries in the REMOTE CONTROL.

2 Plug the main unit into a wall outlet.

3 Press the STANDBY/ON button to put the receiver in ON mode.

Quick Start Guide

4 Digital Input Assignment

This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the first diagram on p. IV.

RECEIVER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Receiver

TAPE 2

MONITOR

INPUT

ATT.

DIMMER

SPEAKER

A/B

MAIN SUB

BASS

TONE

LEVEL

TREBLE

SELECT

SYSTEM

SETUP

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

TUNER

CONTROL

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL

SELECT

SPEAKER

SETTING

BASS PEAK LEVEL

DYNAMIC RANGE

BACK

MULTI ROOM

CROSSOVER

NETWORK MANAGER CONTROL

1 Turn on the receiver and your TV,

press the RECEIVER on the remote control.

2 Press the SUB button on the

remote control.

3 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

4 Press the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT

button.

5 Press the DIGITAL IN 3 button which

should correspond to the digital in jack you hooked your DVD up to (as in the optical digital connection diagram on p.IV).

6 At the bottom of the remote

control the functions available will appear. Press the DVD/LD button.

VCR1

DIGITAL IN 1

DVD

VCR1

LINE

OFF DVD/LD

VCR1

7 Press the SETUP OK button.

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.

DIGITAL IN 3

Quick Start Guide

5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound

1 Turn on the receiver, your TV, and the DVD player.

2 Press the STANDARD button on the front panel for the basic surround

sound setting.

You can also press the remote control RECEIVER button and then press the STANDARD button on that screen.

3 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control.

You should see "DVD/LD" in the display on the receiver.

4 Play a DVD.

6 For Better Surround Sound

1 Go through the entire "system setup" procedures as outlined on pages

32-41 of this instruction manual.

If you don't hook up any other components with digital audio or do so following the default settings of the receiver (see p. 14) you won't have to assign any more digital inputs, but many other adjustments will improve the sound tremendously.

2 Experiment with the different sound settings offered with the 2 / DTS

and DSP buttons.

For more information see p. 43-47.

3 As mentioned above you should go through the "speaker setup" instructions

on pages 32-41 to set up your speakers properly. If you don't do this you, at least, need to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you don't have a center speaker. Use the instructions on pages 32-35 to get the display below on your remote control.

Center

(not hooked up)

Front

Surround

Speaker Setting

Surround back (not hooked up)

If you don't have a center speaker press the CENTER button until the box appears empty. Then press the SETUP OK button to EXIT and go back to the System Setup screen.

Sub

woofer

Front

BACK

THX

SETUP

FREE

Surround

VII

Features

Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept

The VSX-39TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This well-developed approach to receiver circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until now, has been only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. The result is that the product, in addition to being expertly built, and gives you optimal sound reproduction of DVDs, other multi channel sources and stereo sources as well. This receiver is designed capture to a true reproduction of the intentions of a filmmaker or music producer at the time they were mastering the soundtrack in the studio. It incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in power amplifiers, with high-performance Hex power Direct Power MOS FET output transistors. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate representation of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar to give the purest sound available. All these elements consolidated in one receiver afford the listener a new surround sound experience in his or her home.

Universal Player Compatibility

This receiver incorporates the latest technology and is able to handle cutting edge audio formats, like DVD Audio, which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to decode all types of sources at the highest possible quality. The receiver’s multi channel in connections lets you hook up eight discrete channels of audio. It also has multi channel direct inputs and the ability to decode the cutting edge formats.

Decoding of Next Generation Digital Source Film Formats

Built into this receiver is the latest in film sound format technology. This technology includes the recent THX SURROUND EX and HOME THX CINEMA surround modes which employ special processing to allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well-designed movie theaters. The THX SURROUND EX mode has been especially designed to incorporate surround back channels that some new source material uses. This receiver has the ability to decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) sources, which are the standards of home theater today. It also offers component video terminals for the sharpest video transmission available to the consumer.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059. European patent number 0323830. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Labs. Used under authorization.

“DTS”, "ES" and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround Modes

Advanced Theater modes enhance 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 possibilities. DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround modes give you the capability of transforming your living room into seven different sonic environments when listening to music.

Midnight Mode, Digital Noise Reduction & 7 Channel Tone Control

The Midnight mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible. Digital noise reduction filters out unwanted noise from recordings to give you a clearer sound and the 7 channel tone control allows you to adjust the treble and bass of each channel individually to suit your listening tastes.

New LCD Touch Panel Remote Control

This touch sensitive screen remote control is the latest in convenient technology. It's easily viewed screen can access a huge amount of different buttons. Instead of the old method where one button had to perform many tasks, this remote can instantly change screens, allowing one button to have just one, clearly marked purpose. This remote can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate setup codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. In addition, you can personalize your remote control with the key rename and item memo functions so that it reflects your personal home set up. The remote also has a lock feature to make sure none of the settings are changed accidentally.

The Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when the receiver is in standby mode.

Table of Contents

Before You Start ................................. 10

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................ 10

How to Use This Manual .......................................... 10

Preparing the Remote Control ................................. 10

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

Remote Control Battery Alarm ............................ 11

The Touch Pen & Lock .......................................... 11

Remote Control Cushions .................................... 11

Operating range of remote control unit .............. 11

Installing the Receiver .............................................. 11

Opening the Front Panel .......................................... 11

Connecting Your Equipment ............. 12

Audio Components ................................................... 12

Cassette deck placement ...................................... 12

Digital Connections .................................................. 13

Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player .... 14

Digital Input Assignment ..................................... 14

Video Components ................................................... 15

Satellite TV Components ......................................... 16

TV ............................................................................... 17

Multi Channel Input (External Decoder) ................. 17

Connecting the Radio Antennas .............................. 18

Using outdoor antennas ...................................... 18

Speakers .................................................................... 19

Placing Your Speakers .............................................. 20

Speaker placement ............................................... 20

Connecting additional amplifiers ............................ 21

Plugging In ................................................................ 21

Displays & Controls ........................... 22

Front Panel ................................................................ 22

Display ....................................................................... 24

Remote Control ......................................................... 26

Basic Receiver LCD Screens .................................... 27

Receiver MAIN screen .......................................... 27

Receiver SUB screen ............................................ 28

Initial Set Up ....................................... 29

On Screen Display .................................................... 29

Switching video system between

PAL and NTSC .................................................. 29

Setting Up the Remote Control ............................... 30

Setting Up for Surround Sound .............................. 32

DIGITAL INPUT SELECT ....................................... 33

SPEAKER SETTING ............................................... 34

CHANNEL DELAY ................................................. 36

CHANNEL LEVEL .................................................. 37

CROSSOVER NETWORK ...................................... 39

BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER ............................ 40

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL .............................. 41

DUAL MONO SETTING ............................................ 42

Basic Playback .................................... 43

Sound Modes ............................................................ 43

STANDARD modes ............................................... 43

HOME THX CINEMA modes ................................ 43

ADVANCED THEATER modes .............................. 44

DSP mode .............................................................. 45

STEREO modes ..................................................... 45

Selecting a Sound Mode .......................................... 46

Using surround sound ......................................... 46

Playing Sources with

Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ..................................... 47

Playing Sources with Stereo Sound ....................... 48

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ......... 49

Reducing Noise During Playback

(DIGITAL NR Function) ..................................... 50

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode .............................. 50

Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ............................ 51

Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control) .......... 51

MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback ............................. 52

MULTI CHANNEL IN Setting ................................ 52

96kHz 24bit Performance ..................................... 52

Direct Playback ...................................................... 53

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ............. 53

Using the Tuner .................................. 54

Automatic and Manual Tuning ................................ 54

MPX Mode ............................................................. 54

Direct Access Tuning ................................................ 55

Memorizing Frequently Used Stations ................... 56

Recalling Memorized Stations ................................. 57

Remote Control

of Other Components ........................ 58

Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other

Components .............................................................. 58

Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control .... 58

Learning Mode: Programming Signals

from Other Remote Controls ........................... 60

Locking the Settings ................................................. 61

Item Memo ................................................................ 62

Key Rename .............................................................. 63

Using Remote Control with Other Components .... 64

DVD or LD player operations ............................... 64

CD player operations ............................................ 65

MD operations ...................................................... 66

TV operations ........................................................ 67

CATV operations ................................................... 68

STB (DTV) operations ........................................... 68

STB (satellite tuner) operations ........................... 69

Cassette deck operations ..................................... 70

VCR operations ..................................................... 71

Other screen for preset operations ..................... 71

Using Other Functions....................... 72

Recording from Audio Components ....................... 72

Recording from Video Components ....................... 72

Video Select .............................................................. 73

Multi Operations ....................................................... 74

Performing multi operations ............................... 75

System OFF ............................................................... 76

Using SYSTEM OFF .............................................. 77

Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION .......................... 78

Resetting the Remote Control ................................. 78

Multi-Room ............................................................... 79

MULTI-ROOM connections .................................. 79

MULTI-ROOM set up ............................................ 80

Using the front panel with the

MULTI-ROOM system....................................... 81

Using the remote control with the

MULTI-ROOM system....................................... 82

The PIONEER SR System Operating other

PIONEER components ...................................... 83

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 84

Dolby Digital .............................................................. 84

DTS ............................................................................ 85

THX ............................................................................ 85

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 84

Specifications ............................................................ 87

PREPARATIONPREPARATION

OPERATION

SET

Before You Start

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.

FM wire Antenna

“AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 4

AM Loop Antenna

Remote Control Unit

How to Use This Manual

This manual is for the VSX-39TX Audio/Video MultiChannel Receiver. This manual is divided into three main sections which will tell you how to setup and use the unit :

PREPARATION

First carry out the tasks below in this “Before You Start“ section to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to your other components as described in “Connecting Your Equipment“ (p.12-21). Take special care to connect your digital equipment like DVDs and LDs properly to be able to take advantage of the receiver’s surround sound systems. To learn about a specific button, control, or indicator, see “Displays & Controls“ starting on p.22.

SET UP

Performing the tasks in “Initial Set Up“ (from p.29) is essential to get proper surround sound.

OPERATION

To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic Playback“ on p.43. “Using the Tuner“ (p.54) explains

Touch Pen

(attached to the back of the remote control)

Cushion for Remote x 4

Operating Instructions

how to use the radio of this unit. Doing the operations in “Remote Control of Other Components“ (p.58) is highly recommended so you can use this unit’s remote control for all your components. “Using Other Functions“ (p.72) explain the other possibilities of the receiver. “Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving“ (p.84) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide.

The following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual:

memo

Provides additional information, precautions, and advice.

Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display.

Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display.

Preparing the Remote Control

Loading the batteries

Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. The remote control uses a lot of power due to the LCD display so please use alkaline batteries. Depending on individual use you may have to change the batteries fairly often but most users should be able to get an average of 1-3 months of battery life. When you notice a decrease in the operating range or if the alarm sounds (see next page), replace all batteries with new ones.

NOTE: After replacing the batteries, the touch panel will need re-adjusting (see p.30-31).

“AA” IEC LR6

12 3

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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 institution’s

rules that apply in your country / area.

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batteries x 4

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Change Battery !!

OK ?

SIZE AA, LR6SIZE AA, LR6

Remote Control Battery Alarm

When the batteries get too weak to operate the remote control properly an alarm will sound and a warning screen will appear on the remote. Change the batteries as shown on the previous page.

The Touch Pen & Lock

The touch pen is located in the back right-hand corner of the remote control. Take it out by sliding your finger along the bottom right edge of the remote control and then grasping the pen with thumb and forefinger. The lock switch is located in the top right-hand corner on the back of the remote control. When this switch is set to LOCK you can’t use the buttons on the remote control. This is helpful to prevent you from mistakenly pushing a button. For normal use keep the switch set in USE.

lock switch

Touch pen

Remote Control Cushions

Apply the cushions to the feet of the remote control as shown in the diagram right.

Before You Start

PREPARATIONPREPARATION

The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-39TX is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown right.

Remote control may not function properly if:

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the

• The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays.

• Operated simultaneously with another remote control

Installing the Receiver

Please note:

• Do not place objects directly on top of this unit. This would prevent

• When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8

Opening the Front Panel

To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.

Operating range of remote control unit

remote sensor.

which uses infrared rays.

proper heat dispersal.

inches of space above the receiver.

23 feet (7m)

8 inches (20 cm)

Receiver

Connecting Your Equipment

Audio Components

To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). To use DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs (see p. 13). We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks. If you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections. See p.13 &14 for more on digital connections.

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

*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

RF IN

(AC-3)

ANTENNA

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURR-

OUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

FM UNBAL 75‰

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

MULTI-

ROOM

SOURCE

OUT

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

AUDIO

SUB

WOOFER

IN5IN4IN

DIGITAL

MULTI CH IN

WOOFER

PCM/

DTS

FRONT

SURR-

OUND

CENTER

SUB

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT

MD /

TAPE1/

MONITOR

CD-R

OUT

REC

PHONO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

L (Single)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

OUT

OUTPUT (PLAY)

ANALOG

INPUT (REC)

Recorder 1 (MD/Tape)

INPUT (REC)

Recorder 2 (MD/Tape)

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND terminal.

Turntable

ANALOG

OUTPUT

CD player

Please don't hook up any other component to the phono jacks other than a turntable. It could damage the equipment. If your turntable has a built-in amplifier please hook it up to an input other than PHONO.

7 Audio cords

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio components.

Connect red plugs to

R (right) and white plugs to L (left).

Be sure to insert

completely.

Cassette deck placement

Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver.

Connecting Your Equipment

Digital Connections

In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSX-39TX has two coaxial and three optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs. A DVD/LD player or LD player should be connected to a digital jack and the special 2 RF jack (if the LD has one) as well as a pair of analog jacks (see the next page). If possible hook up your digital equipment in accordance with this receiver's default settings, see "Digital Input Assignment", below left, in order to do this. We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks in order to make recording from some digital sources which may be copy protected.

Connect your digital components as shown below.

There are two optical digital out jacks (the MD recorder is connected to one in the diagram below). If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit.

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

*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

DIGITAL

(not a PCM-only output)

OUTPUT

PREPARATION

RF IN (AC-3)

ANTENNA

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

FM UNBAL 75‰

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

OUT

AM LOOP ANTENNA

AUDIO

SUB

WOOFER

PCM/

DTS

IN5IN4IN

DIGITAL

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

TV /

SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT

MD /

TAPE1/

MONITOR

CD-R

OUT

REC

PHONO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

L (Single)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

OUT

7 Coaxial 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 to insert completely.

Coaxial cord (or standard video cord)

OUTPUT

(PLAY)

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT (REC)

DVD player

CD player

TV tuner

MD recorder

Optical cable

Connecting Your Equipment

Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player

Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the 2 RF jack and either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to do both of these) digital connections. If your player has an 2 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p. 15).

We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks.

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

*The arrows indicate the direction of the video signal.

RF OUT

(AC-3)(LD)

(not a PCM-only output)

DIGITAL OUT

DVD/LD player or LD player

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RF IN

(AC-3)

ANTENNA

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

FM UNBAL 75‰

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

OUT

AM LOOP ANTENNA

AUDIO

SUB

WOOFER

IN5IN4IN

DIGITAL

MULTI CH IN

WOOFER

PCM/

DTS

FRONT

SURR-

OUND

CENTER

SUB

AUDIO

VIDEO

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT

MD /

TAPE1/

MONITOR

CD-R

OUT

REC

PHONO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as DIGITAL jack 1

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

L (Single)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

OUT

COMPO-

NENT

ANALOG

STEREO

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

or DIGITAL jack 3 in this diagram) as well, but you DON'T need to make both. Also, be sure to assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT

procedure (see p.33) if necessary. See the explanation on the left for details.

Digital Input Assignment

Unlike analog connections, the jacks for digital connections are not dedicated to one type of component, they can be used freely. Thus you must tell the receiver what digital component in which jack so your components will be in sync with the names on the remote control buttons and the like. To avoid having to assign the digital inputs you can hook up your equipment in accordance with the receiver's default settings.

The default are:

DIGITAL IN 1: DVD/LD DIGITAL IN 2: CD DIGITAL IN 3: MD DIGITAL IN 4: TV/SAT DIGITAL IN 5: VCR 1 AC-3 RF: DVD/LD

You will notice that Digital IN 1, for example, is a coaxial jack. If your DVD/LD player only has an optical out jack on it then you won't be able to hook up your components in accordance with the VSX-39TX's default setting. In this case you will need to assign the digital inputs. See DIGITAL INPUT SELECT on p.33 in order to do this.

Connecting Your Equipment

Video Components

Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding a DVD there are two types of connections to make. Hook up your video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture. For the audio signal, order to use Dolby Digital/DTS you must hook up a digital input. It is also a good idea to hook up your DVD components with analog audio connections as well, since some DVDs may not have a digital audio track. To cover all possible laser discs a DVD/LD player or LD player requires an analog connection and two digital connections (a coaxial or optical and a specialized 2 RF connection shown at the very top of the first diagram below).

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

*The arrows indicate the direction of the video signal.

Connecting DVD/LD players

RF IN (AC-3)

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75‰

AM LOOP ANTENNA

IN2IN

OUTOUT

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

SOURCE

PCM/

DTS

IN5IN4IN

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

REC

CD IN

MULTIROOM

OUT

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

SURR-

OUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

LD IN

TV / SAT IN

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

MD /

TAPE1/

MONITOR

CD-R

OUT

REC

PHONO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

OUT 1

OUT

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

L (Single)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

RF IN

ANTENNA

IN2IN

(LD)

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

FM UNBAL 75‰

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

AM LOOP

OUT

ANTENNA

PRE OUT

AUDIO

WOOFER

SUB

IN5IN4IN

MULTI CH IN

PCM/

DTS DIGITAL

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 /

DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

PLAY

MD /

TAPE1/

REC

PHONO

REMOTE IN

MULTI-ROOM&

SOURCE

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

VIDEOAUDIO

OUT

CONTROL

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

MONITOR

OUT

RF OUT (LD)

COMPO-

NENT

ANALOG

STEREO

RF OUT

(LD)

VIDEO

OUT IN

AUDIO (PLAY)

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

AUDIO (PLAY)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL

PCM/

DIGITAL

/ DTS

LD player only

DVD/LD player

(not a PCM-only output)

If you hook up your DVD/LD player using component video connections be sure to select component video output on your DVD player as well. See you DVD manual for details.

AUDIO

(REC)

VIDEOVIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

(REC)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VCR 1/DVR

VCR 2

PREPARATION

7 Front

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

PHONES

VIDEO INPUT

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO."

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If your video components have S-video jacks,

you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect them on the back of the receiver. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-39TX 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.

Connecting Your Equipment

Satellite TV Components

Connect your satellite TV components to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture. For the audio signal, order to use digital soundtracks (sometimes broadcast over digital satellite TV) you must hook up a digital input. Use either a coaxial or optical cables, it doesn't matter which (you don't need to use both). It's also a good idea to hook up your audio with analog cables (see below). This connection is called STEREO AUDIO OUT in the diagram.

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

*The arrows indicate the direction of the TV signal.

VIDEO

COMPO-

RF IN

ANTENNA

(LD)

FM UNBAL 75‰

AM LOOP ANTENNA

IN2IN

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

MULTI-

ROOM

SOURCE

OUT

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

IN5IN4IN

MULTI CH IN

PCM/

/ DTS DIGITAL

FRONT

SURR-

OUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VCR1 / DVR

VCR2

TAPE1/

PHONO

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

LD IN

TV / SAT

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT

MD /

MONITOR OUT

REC

REMOTE

REMOTE IN

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

OUT

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

L(Single)

BACK

PRE OUT

MONITOR

OUT

NENT

ANALOG

STEREO

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

TV/Satellite tuner

DIGITAL

7 Analog audio/video cords

Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the video components and a video cord to connect the monitor TV.

VIDEO

Digital audio coaxial 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 to insert completely.

Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.

Be sure to insert completely.

Digital audio

Optical cable

coaxial cord

(or standard video cord)

Connecting Your Equipment

Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture.

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

PREPARATION

ANTENNA

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VIDEOAUDIO

RF IN

IN2IN

(LD)

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

FM UNBAL 75‰

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

AM LOOP

OUT

ANTENNA

PRE OUT

AUDIO

SUB

WOOFER

PCM/

DTS

IN5IN4IN

DIGITAL

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SURR-

OUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT

MD /

TAPE1/

MONITOR

OUT

REC

PHONO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

The jack and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack can be used to get a TV picture but it doesn't

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

L (SINGLE)

BACK

PRE OUT

VIDEO IN

COMPO-

VIDEO

NENT

S-VIDEO

TV/monitor

show this receiver's on screen display (OSD). If you use S video cords to hook up a component the OSDs from the receiver will only be able

to be seen on the S video out terminals.

Multi Channel Input (External Decoder)

In some cases you may want to have your source material (DVD, etc.) decoded externally. If you find you need a multi channel external decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people this component is unnecessary (For more on this see p.52).

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

RF IN

ANTENNA

IN2IN

(LD)

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

FM UNBAL 75‰

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

PRE OUT

AUDIO

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEOAUDIO

PCM/

IN5IN4IN

DTS DIGITAL

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT

MD /

TAPE1/

MONITOR OUT

REC

PHONO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

Components equipped with

7.1 (5.1) channel analog output jack

SURROUND

ANALOG

SUB

CENTER

WOOFER

SURR-

OUND BACK

OUT

FRONT

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting the Radio Antennas

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the antenna terminals as shown below. These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas should noticeably improve sound quality.

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

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

7 AM loop antenna

1 Assemble the antenna.

PCM/

SUB

WOOFER

IN5IN4IN

MULTI CH IN

DIGITAL

WOOFER

DTS

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

RF IN (AC-3)

ANTENNA

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

FM UNBAL 75‰

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

MULTI-

ROOM

SOURCE

OUT

AM LOOP ANTENNA

AUDIO

2 Twist exposed wire strands

together and insert.

3/8 in. (10 mm)

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT 1

MD /

TAPE1/

MONITOR

CD-R

OUT

REC

PHONO

OUT

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

L (Single)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

OUT

3 Attach to a wall, etc. (if

desired) and face toward the direction providing the best reception.

Using outdoor antennas

7 To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

FM UNBAL 75Ω

ANTENNA

75Ω coaxial cable

AM LOOP ANTENNA

Ground

7 To improve AM reception

Connect a 15 to 18 feet (5 – 6 meter) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop antenna.

For best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

AM loop antenna

Outdoor antenna

15–18 ft (5–6 m.)

Indoor antanna (vinyl-coated wire)

Ground

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75‰

AM LOOP ANTENNA

Connecting Your Equipment

Speakers

A full complement of eight speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The VSX-39TX will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to be used with at least three speakers.

One of the latest features of home theater is the use of SURROUND BACK speakers. These speakers add even great realism in movie sound effects and new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporates these channels. In order to be able to use these channels you must hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up to an external amplifier and then connect that to the VSX-39TX, as shown in the diagram below. If you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hook it up to the SURROUND BACK L (SINGLE) terminal on the back of the receiver.

In general, make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

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

PREPARATION

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speaker (A)

Surround

speaker

(Left)

The VSX-39TX has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. If you switch on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer 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 a nominal impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω.

Powered

Front

(Left)

ANTENNA

RF IN

(LD)

OUTOUT

FM UNBAL 75‰

AM LOOP ANTENNA

subwoofer

INPUT

PCM/

IN5IN4IN

IN2IN

DTS DIGITAL

PRE OUT SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

OUT

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

TV/monitor

Center

speaker

VIDEOAUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

PLAY

MONITOR OUT

MD /

TAPE1/

MONITOR OUT

REC

OUT

PHONO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

CONTROL

SOURCE

ONITOR

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

R L(SING

BACK

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

100W(0.8A)MAX

AC120V 60Hz

AC OUTLETS

Front

speaker (A)

(Right)

Surround

speaker

(Right)

Surround back

speaker (Left)

Additional Amplifier (See p.21)

Surround back

speaker (Right)

Connecting Your Equipment

7 Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire

strands together.

2 Loosen speaker terminal

and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten

terminal.

The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.)

3/8 in. (10 mm)

Placing Your Speakers

Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips given here are just a rough guide. Be sure to read the instructions that come with your speakers.

Speaker placement

If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Be sure to consult your speaker manuals for the best placement of the speakers. Some speakers are designed to be floor-standing but others benefit greatly from speakers stands which raise them off the floor.

Front

Left

Front RightCenter

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Sub

Woofer

Surround

Left

Surround Back

Left

Listening

Position

Surround

Right

Surround Back

Right

• Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV.

• When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of the TV screen. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV screen, place the speakers farther away from the TV.

• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

CAUTION:

When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes, and it 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.

Connecting Your Equipment

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Connecting Additional Amplifiers

To hook up surround back speakers you need to use an additional amplifier. Other than for that purpose this receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

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

ANALOG

INPUT

RF IN

ANTENNA

(LD)

FM UNBAL 75‰

AM LOOP ANTENNA

VIDEOAUDIO

RRL

TAPE1/

PHONO

DVD /

VCR1 / DVR

VCR2

LD IN

TV / SAT

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT

MD / MD

MONITOR OUT

REC

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

PCM/

SUB

WOOFER

IN5IN4IN

DTS DIGITAL

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SURR-

OUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURR-

OUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

AUDIO

OUT

CONTROL

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

OUT

MONITOR TV

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

L (Single)

BACK

PRE OUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

Powered subwoofer

Surround channel amplifier

Front channel amplifier

Center channel amplifier (mono)

Surround back channel amplifier

PREPARATION

memo

You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channels for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the L (SINGLE) terminal only.

Plugging In

Up to three components can be powered from this receiver. Two of the outlets are switched, which means that power is switched on and off with the receiver. The third is unswitched, which means that power is delivered so long as the receiver is plugged in.

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

After connecting all your components, plug the receiver's power cord into a standard wall power outlet.

COMPONENT VIDEO

LD TV/SAT

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

100W(0.8A)MAX

MONITOR

OUT

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT

RALRLRL

I CH IN

UND

L(SINGLE)

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

OUT

SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI

AC120V 60Hz

AC OUTLETS

Caution !

Do not connect a monitor or TV to this unit's AC OUTLETS.

Caution!

Power consumption of any equipment connected to the switched power outlets should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

Power consumption of any equipment connected to the unswitched power outlet should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

To avoid overheating, fire risk and possible malfunction, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as heaters, irons, monitors or TV sets to this units AC outlets.

Disconnect the receiver from the power outlet when it's not in regular use, for example, when on vacation.

Displays & Controls

Front Panel

All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel.

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

DSP

STANDBY

MODE

/ DTS

THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1 STANDBY/ON button

Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode.

STANDBY indicator

Lights when the receiver is in STANDBY mode. (Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of power [1.0 W] in the standby mode.)

2 DSP MODE button (See p.45)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode. (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2, 5/7 CH STEREO). Use these modes to produce surround sound from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments.

STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.45&53)

Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it was in a different sound mode (like DSP mode) or toggles between DIRECT and STEREO mode. For more on STEREO mode see p.45.

DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls, DIGITAL NR, LOUDNESS, MIDNIGHT and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source.

2 / DTS buttons (See p.43-47& 84-85

THX CINEMA – Cycles through the THX CINEMA, THX SURROUND EX or THX AUTO sound modes. If you have THX-certified speaker setup or want to re-create a THX-style sound environment. It is also appropriate for Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS sources. Those with surround back speakers can use all three THX modes, those without can only use

the THX CINEMA mode.

L AUDIO R

STEREO/

DIRECT

MULTI CH

INPUT

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VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD /LD

CHANNEL

SELECT

LOUDNESS

TONE

- TREBLE +

- BASS +

DIGITAL

MULTI-ROOM

& SOURCE

CONTROL

MD//TAPE 1/

TUNER

TV/SAT

SIGNAL SELECT

VIDEO

SELECT

DIMMER

TAPE 2

MONITOR

CD-R

CLASS BAND

PHONO

TUNER CONTROL

MEMORYMPXSPEAKERS

- TUNING +

- STATION +

MIN MAX

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

ADVANCED – Use to select one of the four Advanced Theater modes. Use to create certain types of sound environments when listening to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS sources.

STANDARD – Use for pure decoding of multi channel sources, especially Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS sources. Each press toggles between STANDARD and STANDARD 7.1 mode (for use with SURROUND BACK speakers) and STANDARD auto (the receiver chooses the appropriate STANDARD mode). Those with surround back speakers can use all three STANDARD modes, those without can only use the STANDARD mode.

3 MULTI CH INPUT (See p.52)

Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-39TX.

4 TONE control buttons

TONE button

This button has two functions. Firstly, it switches between TONE ON and TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry. Secondly, you need to press the button before using the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to adjust the BASS & TREBLE (cannot be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes).

CHANNEL SELECT button

Switches the tone adjust controls between the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers. You can then use the BASS and TREBLE controls to adjust the sound.

Displays & Controls

BASS (–/+) button (See p.51)

Use to adjust low frequencies.

TREBLE (–/+) button (See p.51)

Use to adjust the high frequencies.

5 LOUDNESS button (See p.51)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (cannot be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes).

DIGITAL NR button (See p.50)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (cannot be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes).

SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.49)

Use to select the type of signal being input into the receiver. Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG – To select an analog signal.

DIGITAL – To select a optical or coaxial digital

signal.

AC-3 RF – To select an 2 RF signal.

AUTO – This is the default. If there are analog,

digital and 2 RF signals input, the receiver automatically selects the 2 RF signal. If there are analog and digital signals input the digital will be selected.

FL DIMMER button (See p.53)

Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.

6 Display (See p.24) 7 Remote sensor

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver .

8 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button (See

p.79-83)

Press to use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver).

CONTROL button (See p.79-83): Used together with the INPUT SELECTOR to select the function or use with the MASTER VOLUME to select the volume of the MULTI ROOM system.

9 INPUT SELECTOR dial

Turn to select a source component. (You can also use to select a function in the MULTIROOM & SOURCE mode). The source indicators show the current component:

DVD/LD – DVD player or Laser Disc player.

TV/SAT– TV or satellite tuner.

CD – Compact Disc player.

MD/TAPE1/CD-R – Tape deck, Mini Disc

recorder or CD recorder connected to MD/ TAPE 1/CD-R inputs/outputs.

TUNER – The receiver's built-in tuner.

PHONO – Turntable.

VIDEO – Video camera (etc.) connected to the

VIDEO INPUT on the front panel. VCR1/DVR – Video cassette recorder connected to VCR1/DVR inputs. VCR 2 – Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs.

10 PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (no sound will be heard through the speakers)

11 VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.15)

S-VIDEO : Video input for connecting a video

camera (etc.), that has an S-Video out.

VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) : Video input for connecting a video camera, etc. that has standard video/audio outputs.

SPEAKERS (A/B) button

Use to select the speaker system. A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system. A & B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A & B systems and the subwoofer. Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these Speakers so no sound will be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers. The button cycles through the speaker systems as follows: A]B]A&B]off.

VIDEO SELECT button

Switches the receiver between the various types of video input.

TAPE 2 MONITOR button

Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made.

TUNER CONTROL buttons (See p.54-57)

CLASS – Press repeatedly to switch the preset

station classes.

BAND – Press to select the AM or FM band.

TUNING –/+ – Use to manually tune to radio

stations.

MPX – Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts. When the broadcast signal is weak, selecting MONO will improve the sound quality.

MEMORY – Press to start the memorization of a preset station.

STATION –/+ – Use to choose programmed radio stations.

Source indicators

Shows the source currently selected.

MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the overall receiver volume.

PREPARATION

Displays & Controls

Display

All the display information is explained and/or referenced here.

SELECT

ANALOG DIGITAL

AC-3RF

AUTO

AC-3 DTS

LS S RS

OVER

SP AB

MONO STEREO TUNED AMFM

LFE

67 8

H.P

MIDNIGHTLOUDNESSATTSIGNAL

1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators

Light to indicate the input signal you selected.

ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are assigned. DIGITAL : Lights when digital audio signals are selected. AC-3 RF : Lights when AC-3 RF signals are assigned. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically.

2 Program Format indicators

AC-3 : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital

signals is played. DTS : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played.

For Dolby Digital or DTS sources : These indicators change according to which channels are active in the source. When all three LS (left surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround) light at the same time it means a source with Surround EX or DTS-ES flag is being used.

L – Left front channel. C – Center channel. R – Right front channel. LS – Left surround channel. S – Surround channel (mono). RS – Right surround channel. LFE – Low Frequency Effects channel.

3 Analog level indicators

VOLUME

DSP

STEREO

PRO LOGIC

DIGITAL

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OVER – When the source signal is analog, this lights if the signal is in danger of distorting. Press INPUT ATT on the front panel to lower the signal level.

ATT – Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the analog source signal.

4 Speaker indicators

Light to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B.

5 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.51)

Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on.

6 H.P (headphones)

Lights when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack (speakers systems A and B both turn off automatically).

7 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.50)

Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on.

8 DSP indicator (See p.43-47, 49)

Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater modes are selected.

9 STEREO indicator

Lights when a STEREO modes are selected.

10 Radio Frequency/Function indicator

Displays the function or the frequency of the current radio station.

TAPE 2

11 2 / dts mode indicators

2 DIGITAL : When the 2 /dts mode on the

receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However, PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital.

2 PRO LOGIC : When the 2/dts mode on the

receiver is on, this indicator lights during 2 channel playback. DTS : When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate playback of a DTS signal. THX: Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected.

MASTER VOLUME indication

Displays current volume level.

TAPE 2 indicator

Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on.

Character display

Shows current mode, status, etc.

TUNER indicators

MONO : Lights when the tuner is set to receive

FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode.

STEREO : Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in the auto stereo mode.

TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is received.

AM/FM : Light to indicate the current band (FM

or AM).

Displays & Controls

PREPARATION

Displays & Controls

Remote Control

These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. Since the screen on this LCD remote control changes when you select a different function, explanations of buttons for controlling other components/functions can be found in the sections for those components/functions.

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RECEIVER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT

on/off

1 STANDBY/ON button

Press to turn power of the receiver on or to STANDBY (off).

2 RECEIVER button

Press to switch the remote control into receiver mode or to get receiver screens.

3 Function buttons

These buttons are the basic controls that switch the mode of the receiver and allow you to control your other components. DVD/LD: Press to switch the remote control into DVD/LD mode. TV/SAT: Press to switch the remote control into TV/SAT (satellite tuner) mode. VCR 1: Press to switch the remote control into VCR 1 mode. VCR 2: Press to switch the remote control into VCR 2 mode. MD/TAPE 1: Press to switch the remote control into MD/TAPE 1 mode. CD: Press to switch the remote control into CD mode. TUNER: Press to switch the remote control into TUNER mode. TV CONTROL: Press so that the remote control can operate the TV CONTROL commands.

4 REMOTE CONTROL screen (See p.27-

28)

5 REMOTE SETUP button.

Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See “Setting Up Remote Control of Other Components“ starting on p.58)

6 LOCK switch

Use to lock the remote control so it doesn't turn on by accident. For normal use keep it set in USE.

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.

MULTI

OPERATION

SYSTEM

use lock

CONTROL

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

TUNER

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

MUTING

–

OFF

8 FUNCTION button

9 MASTER VOLUME button

0 MUTING button

- SYSTEM OFF button (see p.76)

= MULTI OPERATION button

~ 5˜∞(BACK LIGHT on/off)˜2˜3˜ENTER

FUNCTION

–

VOL

–

FUNCTION

memo

To turn on the remote control touch it anywhere on the screen

STANDBY/ON : 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.

Press to select a source. The button will cycle through all the possible sources.

Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.

Press to mute or restore the volume.

This button turns off components in two ways. First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings will be turned off. For example : If you programmed power off in the SYSTEM OFF settings for your TV and VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off these components even if they are not PIONEER products.

Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode. See p. 74-75 for how to program and use the MULTI OPERATION mode.

buttons

These buttons can be used for a variety of operations. In the SYSTEM SETUP menu, the 5˜∞ buttons can be used to adjust CHANNEL DELAY or CHANNEL LEVEL. The 5˜∞ buttons, pressed simultaneously, can be use to lock or unlock a setting (see p.61). These buttons are also used to control the DVD menu for the DVD remote control screen. If the remote control is in the REMOTE SETUP mode you can use the ∞ button to adjust the BACKLIGHT. (See p.31)

Basic Receiver LCD Screens

Receiver MAIN Screen

Displays & Controls

Receiver

THX

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

1 Receiver MAIN button

Press this button to select the main receiver screen (above) when the remote control is on the sub receiver screen.

2 STEREO button (See p.44, 46, 48 & 53)

Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it was in a different sound mode (like ADVANCED THEATER or THX CINEMA) or toggles between DIRECT and STEREO mode.

3 DSP button (See p.45,46)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.

4 DIRECT FUNCTION on/off indicator

(See p.78)

These dots indicate weather the DIRECT FUNCTION is on or off for the function (DVD/LD, CD, etc.) they point to.

5 MIDNIGHT button (See p.50)

Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off (for all modes except THX and MULTI CH IN).

6 DIGITAL NR button (See p.50)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (for all modes except THX and MULTI CH IN).

7 LOUDNESS button (See p.51)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (for all modes except THX and MULTI CH IN).

DSP STEREO

/ dts

ADVANCED THEATER

LOUDNESS

MAIN SUB

STANDARD

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

SELECT

8 2/dts buttons (See p.43-47)

Press these buttons to put the receiver in the selected surround sound mode. For more information on the modes see p.43-45.

9 SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.49)

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG : To select an analog signal. DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/

SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2). AC-3 RF : To select an 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). AUTO : This is the default. If there are analog, digital and 2 RF signals input, the receiver automatically selects the 2 RF signal. If there are analog and digital signals input the digital will be selected.

0 MULTI CH IN button (See p.52)

Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-39TX.

- EFFECT +/– button

Use these buttons to increase or decrease the amount of effect applied in a DSP or Advanced Theater mode. When the amount of effect is increased in a DSP/Advanced Theater mode the characteristics of that mode become stronger and more noticeable. The scale ranges from 10-90 with 70 as the default setting. First turn on the DSP/ Advanced Theater mode you want (by pressing the DSP/Advanced Theater button until you get the mode) and then increase or decrease the amount of effect.

PREPARATION

Displays & Controls

Receiver SUB Screen

Receiver

TAPE 2

MONITOR

INPUT

1 Receiver SUB button

Press this button to select the sub receiver screen (above) when the remote control is on the main receiver screen.

2 TAPE 2 MONITOR button

Selects the tape deck (or MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made.

3 FL DIMMER button (See p.53)

Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.

4 INPUT ATT button

Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful, thus causing the receiver to distort (in tis case the overload indicator will be flashing furiously).

5 SPEAKER A/B button

Use to select the speaker system. A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system. A & B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A & B systems and the subwoofer. Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers. The button cycles through the speaker systems as follows: A]B]A&B]off.

ATT.

SPEAKER

DIMMER

A/B

MAIN SUB

BASS

TONE

LEVEL

TREBLE

SELECT SYSTEM

SETUP

6 CH LEVEL button (See memo p.38)

Use this feature to adjust the level of individual speakers during playback of a source.

7 SYSTEM SET UP button

Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see “Setting for Surround Sound“

starting on p.32.

8 TONE control buttons

TONE button

This button has two functions. Firstly, it switches between TONE on and TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry. Secondly, you need to press the button before using the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to adjust the BASS & TREBLE.

CH SELECT button

Switches the tone adjust controls between the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers. You can then use the BASS and TREBLE controls to adjust the sound.

BASS & TREBLE (+/–) buttons (See p.51)

Use to adjust the high and low frequencies.

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