Pioneer VSX-90TXV Operating Instruction

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-90TXV

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Operating Instructions

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.

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 INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

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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-90TXV Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Customer Support Division Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. P.O. BOX 1780, LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 800–872–4159

IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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

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

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Information to User

Alteration 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.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

For U.S. and Australia Model

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cords associated with accessories sold with the product will 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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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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

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.

shock to persons.

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 — 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 installed 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.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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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.

GROUND CLAMP

GROUND CLAMPS

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

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

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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.

Contents

01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(Auto MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 10

Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

When making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting your TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other

set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other

video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting digital audio sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting a component to the front panel

inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Placing the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

AC outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

04 Controls and displays

Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

05 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting the effect options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Front Stage Surround Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Midnight and Loudness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

06 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

07 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup

menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Manual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

THX Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

THX Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

10 Using other functions

Making an audio or a video recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Dimming the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Switching the speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

08 Other connections

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

iPod playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using XM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting your XM Radio receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Listening to XM Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using XM HD Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the XM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using SIRIUS Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner. . . . . . . . . . 46

Listening to SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the SIRIUS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs. . . . . . . . 48

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 48

Speaker B setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Bi-wiring your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

MULTI-ZONE listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Making MULTI-ZONE connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting an IR receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Switching components on and off using

the 12 volt trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

09 Other Settings

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Dynamic Range Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Dual Mono Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

LFE Attenuator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. . . . . . . . . . 57

Video Converter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Multi Zone Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

12 Volt Trigger setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

11 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components. . . . 61

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Confirming preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Direct function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown

sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using System off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Operating other Pioneer components with this

unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

12 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

No sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

XM radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

SIRIUS radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Windows Media

About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Listening modes with different input signal

formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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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Before you start

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. Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a particular sound field.

• Easy setup using Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (Auto MCACC)

Setting up for home theater sound is as easy as connecting speakers, components like a DVD player, and a TV. The Auto MCACC Setup, which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ, provides a quick yet accurate surround sound setup. This innovative technology measures the reverb characteristics of your listening area, allowing you to customize your system calibration. Moreover, you have access to the full range of surround sound settings.

• THX Select2 certified design

This receiver bears the THX Select2 logo, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance tests covering every aspect of the product. This includes testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain, making your home theater experience as faithful as possible to what the director intended.

• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES

Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound right into your home with up to six channels of surround sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for deep, realistic sound effects.

The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby Surround sources, but will also generate convincing surround sound for any stereo source.

Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound.

• Phase correction

Based on Pioneer’s unique Phase Control Technology, the Phase Control feature incorporated into this receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position.

• Sound Retriever

The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to WMA, MP3 and MPEG-4 AAC audio files by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

• Front Stage Surround Advance

With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using only the front speakers, without deteriorating the quality of the original sound.

• HDMI compatibility

This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable.

• Built-in video converter

The built-in video converter provides output of all analog video signals to your TV or monitor (regardless of the type of connection), allowing you to connect components using component, S-video, and composite video connections as you like.

• iPod Ready

With the new iPod terminal, you’ll be up and running in no time, now that this receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes on-screen control of your iPod an added possibility.

• XM and SIRIUS Ready

With the new XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you’ll be up and running in no time. This receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as on-screen control of XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility.

• Easy-to-use LCD remote control

The remote control gives you not only complete control over every function of this receiver, but also over the main functions for other components in your home theater system. Using a system of preset codes, you can program the remote to operate a wide range of other equipment.

Before you start

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

• AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

• Warranty card

• These operating instructions

Ventilation

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm (8 in.) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance and/or causing malfunctions.

20 cm

Receiver

Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not place anything directly on top of the unit, make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

(8 inches)

D O W

D O W N

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)

Loading the batteries

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 rules that apply in your country or area.

• 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.

5 minute guide

Chapter 2:

5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater

Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you’re in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.

This receiver will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in

Listening to Surround Sound

This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings.

• Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to an AC power source.

1 Connect your TV and DVD player.

See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13 to do this. For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver.

2 Connect your speakers and place them for optimal surround sound.

Connect your speakers as shown in Installing your speaker system on page 18.

Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best surround sound effect. Also see Placing the speakers on page 19 for more on this.

3 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV.

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.

Listening to your system

Center (C)

Front

Left (L)

Listening position

Surround Left (SL)

Subwoofer (SW)

Front Right (R)

Surround Back Left (SBL)

on page 27.

Surround Right (SR)

Surround Back Right (SBR)

• Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level.

4 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system.

See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) below for more on this.

5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.

Make sure that indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it isn’t, press

DVD/LD

is showing in the receiver’s display,

DVD

the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. In addition to the basic playback explained in

Playing a source

on page 10, there are several other sound options you can select.

Listening to your system

See

on page 27 for more on this.

See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 35 for more setup options.

Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page 10.

Important

• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.

• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, make sure that the headphones are disconnected from this receiver and the iPod, XM or SIRIUS Radio is not selected as the input source.

Caution

• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.

RECEIVER

XM RADIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

TOP MENU

SETUP

GUIDE

D.ACCESS

TV VOL

DIALOG E PHASE

+10

ST ST

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT

SYSTEM OFF

INPUT

SOURCE

SELECT

DVR 2

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

TV CTRL

ZONE 2

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

S.RETRIEVER

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

TUNE

T.EDIT

ENTER

RETURN

TUNE

BAND

TV CH

VOL

5 minute guide

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

2 Connect the microphone to the

MCACC SETUP MIC

jack on the front panel.

Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

•Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack:

S-VIDEO

INPUT

PHONES

SYSTEM

TUNING/

TUNER

SETUP

STATION

EDIT

TONE

MULTI JOG

VIDEO/GAME

SPEAKERSRETURN

MCACC

DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO

SETUP MIC

The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.

Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then press

ENTER.

4 Make sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.

2. Auto MCACC

Surr Back System Normal (SB) ]

: Cancel Enter : Next

2. Auto MCACC

EQ TYPE

• ALL CH ADJUST

•

Enter : Start

TYPE1

: Cancel

5 Follow the instructions on-screen.

Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level.

6 Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while

it’s doing this.

If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in step 7.

• With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select OK and continue.

2.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Environment Check Ambient Noise [ OK ] Microphone [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ]

OK OK

:Cancel

2.Auto MCACC

Check!

Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surround [ YES ] SB [ Yx2 ] SUB W. [ YES ]

OK 10 : Next

:Cancel

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting (and number for surround back). When you’re finished, go to the next step. If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column, there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections.

7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press

ENTER

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 2 to 6 minutes.

8 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Select ‘SKIP’ to go back to the System Setup menu.

Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.

The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the

System Setup menu (starting on page 35).

Note

1 • If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message for over three minutes, the screen saver will appear.

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component, S-video, or composite connections for system setup. 2 • If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 35 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 5.

• If you have THX-certified speakers, make sure YES is selected in THX Speaker Setup on page 42. 3 When TYPE1 is selected, the calibration is set for ALL CH ADJUST; when TYPE2 is selected, the calibration is set for both ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN. For details on the correction of each setting, see Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 37. 4 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings. 5 If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed. 6 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 40.

• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

GUIDE

5 minute guide

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

Better sound using Phase Control

This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound (see illustration below).

PHASE CONTROL OFF

Front speaker

Listening

position

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

RECEIVER

XM RADIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

SYSTEM OFF

INPUT

SOURCE

SELECT

DVR 2

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

TV CTRL

ZONE 2

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

TV VOL

SELECT

MPX

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

DISP

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

MULTI OPE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

RECANT INFO

PHOTO

TV CH

VOL

MUTE

REC STOP JUKEBOX

HDD

DVD

STEREO/

ADV.SURR

F.S.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

SIGNAL SEL

Sound source

Subwoofer

PHASE CONTROL ON

Front speaker

Sound source

Subwoofer

Listening

position

Phase Control technology provides coherent sound

1 Switch on your system components and receiver.

Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV

and subwoofer (if you

have one), then the receiver (press  RECEIVER).

• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.

2 Select the input source you want to play.

You can use the input source buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel controls.

3 Press start playback of the source.

AUTO SURR

to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.

reproduction through the use of phase matching optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.

DVD

D.ACCESS

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

TUNERiPod

SLEEP SB ch

SR+

DIALOG E PHASE

+10

DVR 2

TV CTRL

ZONE 2

RECEIVER

ANALOG

ATT

MIDNIGHT/

DIMMER

LOUDNESS

S.RETRIEVER

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

PHASE CONTROL

• Press

RECEIVER

XM RADIO

CD-R/TAPE

then PHASE (

switch on phase correction.

The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights.

for an

) to

• See also Listening to your system on page 27 for information on different ways of listening to sources.

4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.

Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.

Note

1 Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected.) 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 30). 3 • You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and

88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

• Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a

multichannel listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 27 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound. 4 Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will be produced.

Connecting your equipment

SURROUND

SURROU

CENTER

DVR/VCR1

DVR/VCR2

Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

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

Rear panel

TLE

SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MA

IN IN INOUT OUT

Caution

• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

1 HDMI connectors (x3)

Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices.  Connecting using HDMI on page 15.

2 XM Radio input

 See Using XM Radio on page 44.

3 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

 See also The Input Assign menu on page 55 to assign the inputs.

4 Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4)

Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.  Connecting digital audio sources on page 16.

Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

 See also The Input Assign menu on page 55 to assign the inputs.

PEAKER

FRON

ENTE

ND BA

5 Control input/output

Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.

 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 65.

6 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3)

Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.  Connecting analog audio sources on page 17.

7 Remote input (MULTI-ZONE and source)

Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.  Connecting an IR receiver on page 52.

8 Component video connections (x4)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV.  Using the component video jacks on page 14.

9 iPod input terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source.  Connecting an iPod on page 43.

10 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-video and stereo analog audio.

 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14.

Connecting your equipment

11 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.  Connecting antennas on page 20.

12 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs

Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.  Connecting additional amplifiers on page 50 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 18 for powered subwoofer connection).

13 Composite and S-video monitor outputs

Use to connect monitors and TVs.  Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13.

14 Multichannel analog audio inputs

7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.  Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 48.

15 12 V trigger jack

Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver.  Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 52.

16 MULTI-ZONE and source outputs

Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate zone.  MULTI-ZONE listening on page 50.

17 SIRIUS Radio input

 Using SIRIUS Radio on page 46.

18 Speaker terminals

Use for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers.  Installing your speaker system on page 18.

19 Switched AC power outlet

Use to power another component in the system. Power to the outlet switches on and off with the receiver.

 AC outlet on page 21.

(total 50 mA max.)

(100 W/0.8 A max.)

When making cable connections

• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.

• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

About the video converter

When the video converter is enabled, all analog video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks (HDMI and component video cannot be

converted). switch the video converter on or off.

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Assign menu on page 55), the converter gives priority to component, S-video, then composite (in that order).

• For optimal video performance, THX recommends

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 Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

See Video Converter Setup on page 57 to

switching video conversion (in Video Converter Setup on page 57) OFF.

Note

1 You must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, 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, use an (analog) S-video or composite connection.

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV and DVD player

2 Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD player to the

DVD/LD

VIDEO or

DVD/LD

S-VIDEO

input.

Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable.

VIDEOINS-VIDEO

VSX-90TXV

DIGITAL

IN 1

(

)

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

)

TV/SAT

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD/LD

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT

OUT

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

IN 2

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

iPod

OUT

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

AUDIO

)

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

AUDIO LR

ANALOG OUT

TV/SAT

OUT OUT

AM LOOP

OUT

IN 3

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

CENTER

L L

SUB

R R

FRONT

WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

S-VIDEOOPTICAL

PRE OUT

SURROUND

12V TRIG

(DC O 50mA

MO OUT

CENTE

SUB WOOFE

ANTENNA

ZONE 2

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

OPTICAL

DVD player

The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. See also Using the component video jacks on page 14 if your TV and/or DVD player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 48.

1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack, or for higher quality video, use an S-video cable to connect to the S-video jack.

3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your DVD player to the COAXIAL 1 (

DVD/LD

) input.

Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.

4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD player to the

DVD/LD

AUDIO inputs.

Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.

• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 48.

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’.

ANTENNA

ZONE 2

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

IN 1

(

)

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

)

TV/SAT

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD/LD

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

VSX-90TXV

STB

OUT

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

IN 2

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

iPod

OUT

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

AUDIO

)

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

TV/SAT

OUT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO LR

AV OUT

AM LOOP

CENTER

SUB

R R

FRONT

WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH

Note

1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Assign menu on page 55).

Connecting your equipment

1 Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top box to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.

Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-video cable.

2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from your set-top box to the OPTICAL 2 (TV/SAT) input.

1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.

Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the video connection.

Use an optical cable for the connection.

2 If the device can record, connect the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the recorder’s audio/

Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources

This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and

video inputs.

Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the video connection.

outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs.

VSX-90TXV

ANTENNA

ZONE 2

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

OPTICAL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

IN 1

(

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

TV/SAT

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL

)

(

DVD/LD

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

iPod

VIDEO

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

(

DVR/ VCR1

(

TV/SAT

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

)

OUT

)

(CD)

TV/SAT

OUT

IN 3

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

AM LOOP

L L

R R

FRONT

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

12V TRIGG

(DC OUT 50mA

MONI OUT

3 If the device can output digital audio, connect an optical-type

the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input.

Use an optical cable for the connection.

Using the component video jacks

Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite or S-video. You can also take advantage of progressive scan video (if your source and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.

• For a second recorder, use the

digital audio output from the recorder to

DVR/

VCR2 IN inputs.

DVR/

VCR2 outputs.

• For a second recorder, use the COAXIAL 2 (

VCR2) inputs.

DVR/

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEOAUDIO LR

AV IN

S-VIDEO AUDIO

AV OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

1 23

DVR, VCR, etc.

Note

1 If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. 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 Assign menu on page 55). 2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step. 3 • In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only).

• If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step. 4 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Assign menu on page 55).

Connecting your equipment

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ANTENNA

ZONE 2

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

OPTICAL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

IN 1

(

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

TV/SAT

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVD/LD

DIGITAL

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

iPod

OUT

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

AUDIO

)

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

COMPONENT

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

TV/SAT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DVD player

OUT

IN 3

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

AM LOOP

CENTER

SUB

FRONT

WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI C

1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs.

Connect using a three-way component video cable.

• Since they are assignable, it doesn’t matter which component video inputs you use for which source. After connecting everything, you’ll need to assign the component video inputs—see The Input Assign menu on page 55.

2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on your TV or monitor.

Use a three-way component video cable.

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital vid eo, a s w ell a s a lmos t e very ki nd of di gita l a udio th at th e connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3.

HDMI/DVI-equipped component

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL OUT

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD/LD

(

TV/SAT

OUT

)

(

DVD/LD

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

DVR/

VCR1

(

TV/SAT

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

)

(CD)

)

IN 2

S-VIDEO

iPod

IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO RL

ANTENNA

ZONE 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN INOUT OUT

VIDEO

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR1 DVR

OUT

IN 3

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HDMI IN

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display

1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component.

2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect

on an HDMI-compatible monitor.

• The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector on the player.

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

Note

1 • To see the on-screen display, you must also connect your TV to this receiver with a composite video, component video or S-video cable.

• For optimum performance, the output settings for an HDMI component (screen resolution, the DeepColor feature, etc.) should be coincided with the

ones that an HDMI-compatible monitor connected adopts.

Connecting your equipment

3 To hear audio from your HDMI component through this system, make analog and/or digital connections as necessary.

On the rear panel, you must connect to the audio jacks from a set of audio/video inputs (for example, DVR/VCR1 or DVR/VCR2 as shown in the illustration).

• Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or plasma display (though no sound will be heard from this receiver).

4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you connected to the corresponding input source.

If the connected HDMI component is different from the default settings for the HDMI input terminals of this receiver, you need to change the settings specified in Assigning the HDMI inputs on page 56.

5 Use the input source buttons to select the input source you assigned in the previous step, then press SIGNAL SEL

You can also use the front panel controls to do this (see Choosing the input signal on page 30).

• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, 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 displayed. In this case, use an (analog) S-video or composite connection.

to select the audio input signal.

Connecting digital audio sources

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

Most digital components also have analog connections. See Connecting analog audio sources on the following page if you want to connect these too.

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ANTENNA

ZONE 2

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

OPTICAL

HDMI

ASSIG- NABLE

OUT

IN 1

(

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

TV/SAT

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

(

DVD/LD

DIGITAL

OUT

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

IN 2

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

iPod

OUT

IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

AUDIO

)

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN INOUT OUT

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/

OUT

IN 3

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Note

1 • If your digital component only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Assign menu on page 55).

• The digital outputs from other components can be connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this receiver. You can assign them when setting up

the receiver (see also The Input Assign menu on page 55). 2 In order to record some digital sources, you must make analog connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below.

1 2

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.

1 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on your digital component to the DIGITAL 3 (CD) input.

Use an optical cable for the connection.

2 For recording equipment, connect the optical-type DIGITAL output to a digital input on the recorder.

Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT.

Connecting your equipment

T M

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional

playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

(WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to

Connecting analog audio sources

This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs (CD-R/TAPE/MD) has corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders.

ANTENNA

ZONE 2

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

OPTICAL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

IN 1

(

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

TV/SAT

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

(

DVD/LD

DIGITAL

OUT

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

IN 2

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

iPod

OUT

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

AUDIO

)

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

TV/SAT

OUT

IN 3

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

AM LOOP

CENTER

L L

SUB

R R

FRONT

WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

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PRE OUT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WOOFE

12V TRIGG

(DC OU 50mA

MONI OUT

Connecting a component to the front panel inputs

The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (VIDEO), an S-video jack (S-VIDEO), stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input (DIGITAL). You can use these connections for any kind of audio/video component, but they are especially convenient for portable equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment.

• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the front video connections.

VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

MCACC

DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO

SETUP MIC

PUSH OPEN

MCACC

DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO

SETUP MIC

DIGITAL OUT

S-VIDEO

PHONES

SYSTEM

TUNING/

TUNER

SPEAKERSRETURN

TONE

SETUP

STATION

EDIT

MULTI JOG

VIDEO/GAME

TV game, video camera, etc.

• Select these inputs by pressing VIDEO/GAME or using INPUT SELECT (remote) to select VIDEO/ GAME.

OUT

PLAY

REC

R L

AUDIO IN/OUT

Tape deck, etc.

• Connect the analog audio outputs of the source component to one of the AUDIO inputs.

Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable.

• If you’re connecting a tape deck, MD recorder, etc., connect the analog audio outputs (OUT) to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

Note

1• Windows MediaTM 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.

Connecting your equipment

Installing your speaker system

To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work. 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). You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 60 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).

Subwoofer

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

DIGITAL

IN 1

(

)

DVD/LD

(

)

TV/SAT

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD/LD

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

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Front left

ANTENNA

ZONE 2

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

OPTICAL

OUT

(

DVR/

VCR1

TV/SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

)

COMPONENT VIDEO

)

iPod

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

ASSIGNABLE

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

TV/SAT

OUT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

Center

AM LOOP

PRE OUT

CENTER

L LL

IN 3

SUR-

SUB

R R

FRONT

ROUND

WOOFER

OUT

CENTER

L L

SUB

FRONT

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

12V TRIGGER

(DC OUT 12V/ 50mA MAX)

MONITOR OUT

(

)

Single

SURROUND BACK

SIRIUS

MULTI-ZONE

ZONE 2

R R

SURROUND

& SOURCE

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTER

Front

right

SURROUND

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.

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX

SURROUND BACK /

(

)

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

Single

Surround left

Surround back left

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.

Surround

right

Surround back right

Caution

• 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 cut off as a safety measure.

Connecting your equipment

Bare wire connections

Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about 10 mm (

/8 in.) of insulator stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A).

To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig. B). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until the wire is firmly clamped (fig. C).

fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm (3/8 in.)

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.

• Other connections on page 43 provides greater detail on alternate speaker setups, such as using speaker system B (page 48), bi-amping (page 49) and biwiring (page 49).

• 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.

• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV.

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

• 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 (1.5 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and titled slight 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 playback.

• 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.

• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

Surround

left

Front

left

Center

Subwoofer

Front right

Surround

right

Placing the speakers

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.

Listening position

Surround back left Surround back right

Single surround back speaker

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.

Connecting your equipment

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

90º to 120

fig. A fig. B

0º to 60

SBL

SBR

• If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below).

THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the

surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.

Surround

• If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.

See also THX Audio Setting on page 42 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience

when using the Home THX modes (page 28).

Surround

SBL SBR

Surround back

SBR

Connecting 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).

fig. a fig. b fig. c

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

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 in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

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

AM LOOP

Connecting your equipment

Connecting external antennas

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

75 Ω coaxial cable

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m (15 ft. to 18 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.

Outdoor antenna

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

5 m to 6 m

(15 ft. to 18 ft.)

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.

Caution

• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

•Make sure the blue  STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging.

• Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

AC outlet

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver’s power switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

Caution

• Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this unit’s AC outlet.

• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction.

• Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type of equipment should not be connected to the AC outlet.

Controls and displays

Chapter 4:

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 62 54 7

MULTI JOG

ON/OFF

MULTI ZONE

CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

LISTENING

MODE

ENTER

PHASE

CONTROL

DVD/ LD

TV/SAT DVR/VCR 1 DVR/VCR 2 VIDEO/GAME CD

PHONES

SYSTEM

SETUP

MULTI JOG

TUNING/

TUNER

TONE

STATION

SPEAKERSRETURN

EDIT

16 19 201817 21

MULTI JOG

SYSTEM

SETUP

MULTI JOG

dial

TONE

TUNING/ STATION

TUNER

EDIT

SPEAKERSRETURN

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and menu options.

 STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on.

3 MULTI ZONE controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTIZONE listening on page 50) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTIZONE controls on page 51).

4 LISTENING MODE

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to select the various listening modes (page 27).

PHASE CONTROL

indicator

Lights when Phase Control is switched on (page 10).

6 MCACC indicator

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 37) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 8) or Advanced EQ Setup (page 38)).

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MULTI CH

SB ch

SIGNAL SELECT

PROCESSING

MASTER VOLUME

S-VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE/MD

VIDEO/GAME

FM/AM

INPUT

DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO

iPod

SIRIUSXM

MCACC

SETUP MIC

1413 1512

7 Character display

See Display on page 24.

8 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 23).

9 SIGNAL SELECT

Use to select an input signal (page 30). SB ch PROCESSING – Selects the surround back

channel mode (page 30) or virtual surround back mode (page 31).

MULTI CH IN – Press to select the multichannel analog inputs (page 48).

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

PHONES

jack

dial

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

13 Input source buttons

Press to select an input source (press VIDEO SELECT repeatedly to select the video source (page 59)).

Controls and displays

VIDEO/GAME INPUT

See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 17.

MCACC SETUP MIC

Use to connect the supplied microphone.

SYSTEM SETUP

Press to access the System Setup menu (see page 35).

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

TONE

Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial (page 32).

TUNING/STATION

Use to find radio frequencies and to select preset stations (page 33).

TUNER EDIT

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to memorize and name stations for recall (page 33).

SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker system (page 48).

jack

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.

O W

D O

W N

7 m (23 ft.)

Controls and displays

Display

SIGNAL

AUTO

DIGITAL

ANALOG

STREAM DIRECT

PRO LOGIC

ADV.SURROUND

THX

STEREO

indicators

21 3 765 9 1210 13

SBR

DTS

DIGITAL

WMA9 Pro

L C R

SL S SR

SBL SB

LFE

STANDARD

SLEEP

: 6

4 8

FULL BAND

MULTI-ZONE S.RTRV

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 30).

2 Program format indicators

These change according to which channels are active in digital sources.

L – Left front channel C – Center channel R – Right front channel SL – Left surround channel S – Surround channel (mono) SR – Right surround channel SBL – Left surround back channel SB – Surround back channel (mono) SBR – Right surround back channel LFE – Low frequency effects channel

3 Digital format indicators

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

S.RTRV

Lights when the Sound Retriever is switched on

MULTI-ZONE

(page 32)

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 50).

PHASE CONTROL

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 10).

OVER

ATT

OVER lights to indicate that the level of an analog source

is too high. ATT lights when you use the attenuator (ANALOG ATT) to reduce it.

8V.SB

Lights during Virtual surround back processing

TUNER

indicators

(page 31)

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

being received in auto stereo mode. MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using

the MPX button.

RDS

PHASE CONTROL

DIALOG E

SOUND

DIALOG E

ATT

DVR

191514 17 18

OVER

V.S B

TUNED

STEREO

MONO

EON

SR+

Lights when the Dialog Enhancement feature is switched on (page 32).

SOUND

Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (

page 32

12 Master volume level

SR+

Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 54).

14 STREAM DIRECT

Lights when the Stream Direct mode is selected (page 30).

15 Speaker indicators

Indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 48)

16 Listening mode indicators

THX – Lights when a Home THX mode is selected. ADV.SURROUND – Lights when an Advanced

Surround mode has been selected (page 28).

STEREO – Lights when the stereo mode is selected (page 29).

STANDARD – Lights when a Standard Surround mode is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on page 27).

SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 59).

18 Matrix decoding format indicators

2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 27).

Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 27).

19 Character display

Displays various system information.

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