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1. lt a gt EXIT 2 Use the lt gt buttons to select the setting you want BYPASS or ADJUST Hoe ADJUST Use the ADJUST setting when you want to be able to control each channel level individually BYPASS This setting is good for getting the cleanest possible signal In this setting you won t be able to change each channel individually We recommend using BYPASS and the default setting is BYPASS 3 Use the A V buttons to select EXIT Press the ENTER button You wil return to the SYSTEM SETUP mode Multi Channel In Setting Using the Main Unit You can also use the main unit to change the sound level of the MULTI CH IN Follow the step below 2 While holding down the MULTI CH INPUT button press the STANDBY ON button The setting will change depending on what state the receiver was previously in For a few seconds the display will show you which MULTI CH setting you are now In The default setting is BYPASS E 40 Basic Playback Sound Modes The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control There are three cinema modes STANDARD HOME THX CINEMA and ADVANCED THEATER These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio visual sources like DVDs and LDs Intrinsic to home theater these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that r
2. 00 Turn on the power of the playback component Put the remote control slide switch in USE Press the RECEIVER button to turn on the receiver Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel Press the MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source you want to playback The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following order DVD LD gt TV SAT gt CD gt MD TUNER VCR 24 VCR 1 VIDEO lt PHONO Choose a sound mode by pressing THX ADVANCED or STANDARD The default setting is STEREO For more see Sound Modes and Selecting a Sound Mode on pages 41 44 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select the input signal Set to AUTO See Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input on page 47 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 Adjust the volume by using the volume buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel e We recommend using different modes for different types of DTS material For watching movies the STANDARD THX or ADVANCED THEATER setting should provide the best results For listening to music the STANDARD DIRECT STEREO or DSP modes should serve the listener best e Make sure you connect your DVD LD or LD players using the OO RF jack If your player has an OO RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs Refer to p 14 45 O m gt
3. 70 Using Other Functions Recording from Digital Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record digital audio Using this method you can make exact digital copies of sources like CDs or MDs The only drawback is that you cannot switch between various recorders at the touch of a button like you can with analog recordings see the previous page If you look on the back of the receiver you will find 2 digital out jacks which are marked PCM OO DTS these are to the right of the digital in jacks in the upper left hand corner If you connect one of these 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 Of course the digital components you want to record all need to be connected to the receiver with digital inputs as well See p 13 if you have not made these connections memo The receiver s volume channel level tone BASS TREBLE and LOUDNESS and surround e effects have no effect on the recorded signal 1 Prepare the source you want to record and put the receiver in that function Set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control or use the button on the front panel and choose DIGITAL 2 Start recording with a CD R or MD etc 3 Play back the source to be recorded memo In some cases digital recordings have copy guard protections ssj on them and making a digital copy is not poss
4. When recording a sound track it is very important that the surround sounds move smoothly and seamlessly around the theater It is very distracting when sounds seem to Jump from speaker to speaker Timbre Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using only two speakers Bass Peak Level Manager Some Dolby Digital sound tracks can produce bass peaks that are undesirable in a home theater environment The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to your system Set this function according to the Bass Peak Level instructions on page 38 Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization This feature allows you to adjust for the difference in the distance from each individual loudspeaker to the listening position Doing this ensures that all the speakers operate in precise synchronization improving the seamless nature of the soundfield Set this function according to the Channel Delay instructions on p 34 THX Surround EX THX Surround EX Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd In a movie theater film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program This channel called Surround Back places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left front ce
5. Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic Search and manual step tuning functions If you already know the exact frequency of the station you desire see Direct Access Tuning on the following page 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2 Press the TUNER button On the remote this selects the TUNER function on the receiver 3 and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode Ti S MPX BAND DI IRECT ACCESS L ON HANNEL F 3 Press BAND button on the remote control or the front panel to select the band FM or AM Each press switches the band FM gt AM SIGNAL SELECT SP m A 4 Tune in the station For Automatic Tuning Press and hold TUNING buttons for about one second then release The tuner starts searching the selected band and stop automat ically at the first station it locates Repeat to locate other stations For Manual Tuning e To change frequencies one step at a time press TUNING button repeatedly e To change frequencies quickly hold down TUNING button and release when you reach the frequency you desire 5 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station because the station is too f
6. The first press shows the video input you are currently using After that pressing VIDEO SELECT cycles though the possibili ties in the following order pene gt VCRi VCR2 OFF TV SAT VIDEO The OFF setting means the AUDIO and VIDEO source are the same Also if one of the MD TAPE 1 CD TUNER or PHONO functions are selected the VIDEO SELECT will be set to OFF After choosing a video input the display on the receiver will show that input for about 5 seconds and then revert to showing the sound mode the receiver Is In The VIDEO SELECT remains set to the input you chose until you change the audio input If you change audio functions the receiver will reset itself to make the video and audio inputs correspond Also if you switch the power of the receiver OFF when you turn it back on the video and audio inputs will reset so that they correspond 77 O m gt O 78 Using Other Functions Multi Room When used together with an optional IR receiver this receiver is capable of outputting two different sources at the same time One to the main MONITOR OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals and another to the MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE AUDIO and MONITOR OUT jacks Thus the VSX 37TX 36TX can power two independent systems in separate rooms listening to or watching different sources With this system the two rooms can have completely independent power the main room power can be off while the sub
7. Channel Level Crossover Network Bass Peak Level D Range Control Multi Channel In Multi Room This SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on your TV screen SIGNAL SELECT ees ee ANALOG SP A me a AUTO Sica ee Suan E oo nwo F This display appears on the receiver e You can escape from this screen at any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button again None of the settings you made will be entered in this case e lf you don t enter any settings the receiver will revert back to its previous state after three minutes 3 Press the A or V arrow buttons to move the hand to the mode you want Then press the ENTER button In each mode the current settings are displayed automatically We suggest you adjust all these settings when you first hook up the receiver That gets them out of the way and you won t need to return to this setting mode unless you change your home set up by adding new speakers etc The sound set up modes explained here are Digital In Select See p 31 In order to use your digital components you must match the numbered digital inout settings with the numbered digital jacks used by your digital components Speaker Setting See p 32 33 Use to specify the type and number of speakers you connected 29 30 Initial Set Up 4 to exit SYSTEM SETUP Channel Delay See p 34 Set up all your speakers for the most realistic Surround sound Adding a sligh
8. See SPEAKER SETTING on p 32 33 to check the speaker settings See CHANNEL LEVEL p 35 36 to check the speaker levels Connect the speakers see p 19 Set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO or according to the type of connections made see p 47 Set the digital input settings correctly see p 31 Make digital connections see p 13 and set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO see p 47 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player Set the digital volume level of the player to full or to the neutral position Turn the speakers ON Use the STANDARD mode to get the best results see p 44 This is not a malfunction but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers Replace the batteries see p 10 Operate within 7 m 30 of the remote sensor on the front panel see p 11 Remove the obstacle or operate from another position Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light Connect cord to the correct jack Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear panel and set to the other IR Receiver type using the remote control Press FL DIMMER on the front panel repeatedly to return to the default setting see p 52 Press the INPUT ATT button see p 27 For DO DTS sources put the receiver in STANDARD mode see p 44 Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL 87 88 Symptom You can t get DIGITAL to come up when using the SIGN
9. fima vse vers fivera TV SAT vcR1 ver2 Ee ETE Ee a Ae TUN acs fcon A feats SETUP SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT FEFECT Qa Y FUNCTION DIGITAL L SIGNAL NR SELECT MULTI CH Ea err C Ge DIRECT m 00 0T ED E E D SOURCE Press to switch the cassette deck on or off not possible with all models especially those without a standby mode QDE Press to stop playback or recording G o Press to start recording 4 lt lt aa lt a Press to rewind the tape gt Press to fast forward the tape 5 Number buttons 1 6 1 m Press to stop playback or recording 2 gt Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which has been loaded as the front 3 H Press to pause playback or recording 4 lt lt Press to rewind the tape 5 lt Press to start reverse playback 6 gt gt Press to fast forward the tape 6 gt Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which has been loaded as the front DHU Press to pause playback or recording lt lt Press to start reverse playback for auto reverse decks Using Other Functions Recording from Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record an analog or digital audio signal Note that your analog components cannot record a player that is only connected digitally and vice versa If you want to record from a digital component to an analog one for example a tape deck or vi
10. 1 2 AA IEC LR6 3 batteries x 2 CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions e Never use new and old batteries together e nsert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case e Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together e When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution s rules that apply in your country area Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX 371TX 36TX 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 e There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor e Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor e The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays e Operated simultaneously with another remote control which uses infrared rays 23 feet 7m Installing the Receiver Please note e Do not place objects directly on top of this unit This would prevent proper heat dispersal e When installing in a rack shelf etc be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver
11. 8 inches 20 cm Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger 11 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 compo nents 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 amp 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 VSX 37TX gt 9C OS a e Recorder 1 MD Tape NALO OUTPUT INPUT PLAY REC Recorder 2 MD Tape l If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the SIGNAL GND terminal Turntable 3 5 CD player Please don t hoo
12. Monaural Digital Dolby Digital sound sound 14 MHz Frequency Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Digital is also Known as the 5 1 channel system It is equipped with 5 channels front left front right center Surround left surround right in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an independent Low Frequency Effect LFE channel The subwoofer channel is also called Low Frequency Effect LFE The subwoofer channel can be used as desired to enjoy strong bass sounds 83 84 echno Tidbits amp Problem solving DTS cits DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of JURASSIC PARK in 1993 and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects In this system 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD ROM rather than on the film DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance a higher sound quality format is produced Also unlike the process of recording digital sounds on film directly the only components required are a CD ROM player as might be used with a personal computer and a DTS processor and therefore less investment is required than with other formats For this reason the format is being introduced in more and more movie theaters and is being adopted in home movie software DVD LD and music software 5 1 channel CD DTS has
13. O Z 46 Basic Playback Playing Stereo Sources The following instructions show you how to use the receiver for stereo audio or audio visual memo If the TAPE 2 indicator is visible in the display it means the TAPE 2 MONITOR is on Press TAPE 2 ss MONITOR on the front panel to turn it off unless you want to listen to TAPE 2 1 Turn on the power of the playback component 2 Put the remote control slide switch in USE Press the RECEIVER button to turn on the receiver Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source you want to playback The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following order DVD LD gt TV SAT gt CD gt MD gt TUNER VCR 24 VCR 1 VIDEO PHONO 5 Press the STEREO DIRECT button to select the stereo mode The STEREO indicator lights on the display 6 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select the input signal corresponding to the source component See Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input on page 47 7 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 8 Adjust the volume by using the VOLUME buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel memo If you are not able to get sound from the receiver the ss problem may well lie with the SIGNAL SELEC
14. PUT aninainne PA 96 kHz 24 bit Performance This receiver is capable of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96 kHz 24 bit format these are all stereo discs and any source recorded in 96 kHz and up to 24 bit The receiver will automatically read the format of the source and play accordingly of course the SIGNAL SELECT will have to set to AUTO or DIGITAL to read the DVD soundtrack When the receiver plays a 96 kHz disc 96 kHz and whatever mode you re using for example STEREO DIRECT or DNR will appear in the display a o inna gat uve e When a 96 kHz 24 bit disc is played back the volume Ez TITIS ki may be louder than that of a normal disc e Some DVD players cannot play 96 kHz 24 bit discs Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure e During this playback the player enters the STEREO mode and you can use the controls available in STEREO mode LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE controls etc see p 49 50 e With 96 kHz 24 bit discs you are able to use MULT CH IN playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR e In 96 kHz 24 bit mode you can t use the STANDARD ADVANCED THEATER THX or DSP modes 51 v m gt Z 52 Basic Playback Direct Playback This mode is for playing back a sound source in its purest form no tone adjustments or other sound modes can be used 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2 Us
15. SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D EMPLOI Caution Do not connect a monitor or TV to this unit s AC OUTLETS Caution Power consumption of any equipment con nected to the switched power outlets should not exceed 100W 0 8 A Power consumption of any equipment con nected to the unswitched power outlet should not exceed 100W 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 21 22 Displays amp 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 1 2 3 4 5 DSP STEREO DIRE MULTI CH re SPEAKERS BASS OO CHANNEL TONE SELECT r VIDEO INPUT SVIDEO __VIDEQ L AUDIO R PHONES ACO TREBLE 10 11 12 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 WI in the standby mode 2 DSP MODE button See p 43 amp 44 Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode HALL 1 HALL 2 JAZZ DANCE THEATER 1 or THEATER 2 5 7 CH S
16. When memorizing FM frequencies the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode STEREO or MONO 34 1 Tune in the desired station See Automatic and Manual Tuning or Direct Access Tuning on p 54 and 55 2 Press the MEMORY button to activate the memory function SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP w A STEREO TUNED 3 Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select a class number Each press switches the display CLASS A gt CLASS B gt CLASS C 4 Press the STATION buttons repeatedly to select a channel 0 9 within the respective class SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP w A STEREO TUNED The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds If you want to escape from MEMORY mode Press the MEMORY button again Repeat steps 1 through 4 to memorize up to 30 stations co O Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2 Press the TUNER button This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode O m gt O 57 58 Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the receiver the supplied remote control can operate your other components VCR TV LD CD etc after you program it to do so In this way instead of fumbling with many different controls and buttons you only need to use
17. front center and surround lt _ speakers TV monitor etc Using Other Functions MULTI ROOM set up After you have completed the necessary connections for MULTI ROOM operation you need to set up the receiver for such operation Follow the instructions below The page after this one explains how to use the MULTI ROOM function once it s been set up qai 14 1 Set the slide switch to SETUP Also make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiver ir r 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP on the remote imn EO cia control T I aa The REMOTE SETUP MENU appears on your TV screen You can escape from this screen at any time by pressing SYSTEM SETUP again GUIDE Multi Room gt Volume Level L IR Receiver PIONEER EXIT CAUTION If the FIXED position is chosen the volume will be loud 3 Use the A V buttons to select the MULTI ROOM set up mode and press ENTER 4 Select the VOLUME LEVEL by using the lt gt buttons If you hook up a just a power amplifier in the sub room the receiver will act as a pre amp In this case choose VARIABLE for the VOLUME LEVEL setting If you hook up a full integrated g amplifier in the sub room such as another Pioneer VSX receiv u er choose FIXED for the VOLUME LEVEL setting gt CAUTION If the MULTI ROOM is set to FIXED He dna on ue meine vil be 5 Select the IR RECEIVER type with the A V z set to maximum Thus when output buttons and select the ty
18. functions switch on automatically when the source you are playing is encoded with DTS or Dolby Digital There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP Digital Signal Processing to create different types of sound environments If you have SURROUND BACK speakers or even just one speaker switched on see p 32 33 then 7 1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the receiver The display will show you what kind of source Dolby Digital DTS etc is being played MUSICAL This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound A long delay time of reflected sounds provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall DRAMA This mode is designed for movies with a lot of dialog The elements of dialog are enhanced making the characters seem more real The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do not overpower softer ones compare this with the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode explained on p 49 ACTION This mode is designed for action movies which generally use lots of sound effects The mode enriches the sound to make it more realistic and extends the parameters to pick up high and low sound effects 5 7 D THEATER This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space allowing two channel stereo signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound The mode should be used in conjunction with Dol
19. gt EXIT MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN dB Then the test tone is output to the subwoofer or front or Surround speakers 4 Use the lt or gt button arrows to gradually increase the level of the LFE channel until the test tone begins to distort Then go back and leave the level setting at a point just before that Press the ENTER button and the receiver will remember this bass output level To exit before outputting the TEST TONE select EXIT and press the ENTER button To exit while outputting the TEST TONE press the ENTER button Select EXIT and press the ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU This completes the speaker setup Initial Set Up Dynamic Range Control This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes It does this by compressing the dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don t get distorted or become overpowering This feature only applies to Dolby Digital sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources see page 49 If continuing from Bass Peak Level go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 29 first 1 Select D RANGE CONTROL if continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL it will already b
20. page If possible hook up your digital equipment in accordance with this receiver s default settings see Digital Inout 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 VSX 37TX l not a PCM only output a DVD player for VSX 36TX DVD Player hook up see p 14 OUTPUT 2 CD player play q4 OUTPUT TV tuner OUTPUT INPUT PLAY REC D MD recorder E Coaxial cords Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial Coaxial cord Optical cable cords standard video cords can also be or standard video cord used or optical cables not supplied are used to connect digital components to this receiver bo ae R x When you use optical digital input or output terminals pull off the caps and insert the ies plugs Be sure to Insert completely 13
21. 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 OO RF connection for the VSX 37TX only 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 LD player only VSX 37TX VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO ep eo R L o V2EO_ _S2VIDEO f pvpLD PCM DvD ee IN Oo IN IN ng DTS IN 5 Y g DVD LD player oom m m m m not a PCM only output STEREO 3 S If you hook up your DVD LD player using component video ee eee AEREE er errr es connections be sure to select component video output on your E DVD player as well See you DVD manual for details Pin Connecting VCRs or DVRs aumo aumo VSX 37TX VCR 1 DVR VCR 2 memo If your video components have S video jacks you could use S video cords not supplied
22. to connect them on the back of the receiver These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation S2 on the VSX 371X 36TX 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 Front video connections are accessed via the video cords for video hook ups you should use them front panel input selector as VIDEO for your TV as well 15 16 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 VSX 37TX nE Nn NEY ng ee eee eee TV S
23. 1 button to set the remote to the MD operation mode e For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component Da SOURCE Press to switch the MD player on or off not possible with all models especially those without a standby mode 2 Press to stop playback or recording G o Press to start recording may put some decks in REC PAUSE mode OR n da lt Hold down for fast reverse playback gt Hold down for fast forward playback 5 Number buttons Use to select tracks 6 10 You can also use this button when selecting track numbers higher than 10 It s especially use for track numbers 11 19 7 gt Press to start playback 8 WI Press to pause playback 9 lt lt gt lt q Press to return to the beginning of the current track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks O v m gt O mri Press to advance to the beginning of the next track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks DISC DISP CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MD 65 66 Remote Control of Other Components STB satellite tuner Operations The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your satellite tuner s or cable TV s preset code but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Co
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25. GRANDIENTE PIONEER MARANTZ SONY TECHNICS KENWOOD TEAC DENON ONKYO PIONEER Code 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 009 000 101 105 103 104 100 107 100 111 008 106 201 SAT 203 SAT 202 SAT 205 SAT 200 SAT 207 DTV 445 446 424 441 401 406 408 414 405 413 411 403 414 410 420 408 405 428 431 408 416 458 459 409 420 424 408 410 412 402 418 411 409 408 432 419 441 400 821 801 803 804 805 810 809 811 802 813 800 800 415 404 408 426 417 426 432 409 430 407 401 417 433 426 407 419 456 DVR 806 807 808 812 412 429 406 404 421 425 433 403 436 408 435 427 408 422 402 425 414 434 457 423 418 T T T T T Device Manufacturer CATV TUNER SONY TECHNICS KENWOOD DENON RCA PHILIPS YAMAHA JVC TEAC ONKYO MARANTZ SANYO OPTIMUS PIONEER SONY KENWOOD SHARP TEAC ONKYO DENON PIONEER RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX GE PANASONIC SONY TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI HITACHI JVC SHARP SANYO PHILIPS GOLDSTAR RADIO SHACK GRANDIENTE FUNAI PIONEER JERROLD S ATLANTA ZENITH PIONEER PIONEER Code 301 304 310 309 302 312 olo 303 305 320 323 213 300 300 901 903 902 904 905 906 900 610 615 616 617 614 316 326 321 319 322 314
26. RF and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall Connect an outdoor FM antenna see 0 18 Adjust the direction and position for best reception Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna see p 18 Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise Connect an outdoor antenna see 0 18 To get more signal to the subwoofer set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the FRONT speakers see p 32 33 Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog make sure your LD player is hooked up with analog connections in addition to digital and BDO RF connections see p 15 e There is no problem with the receiver but if you want 5 channel sound you must play a 5 channel source Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving Cause Symptom No sound from surround or center speakers Sound is produced from some components but not from digital components No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback noise is output Cannot be remote controlled The display is dark The OVER indicator is constantly lit When playing a Dolby Digital DTS format LD th
27. The volume is turned down e The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON e Speakers are turned OFF DIGITAL ANALOG switch is set incorrectly Improper connections The input source is not properly selected Incorrect frequency The antenna is not connected OO RF and or digital cables are near the antenna terminals and wires FM broadcasts e The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned e Weak radio signals AM broadcasts e The AM antenna is poorly positioned e Weak radio signals e Interference caused by other equipment fluorescent lamp motor etc e Weak radio signals e Settings route signal away from subwoofer e The LD is not a Dolby Digital compatible disc When playing a Dolby Digital DTS The Dolby Digital DTS source is source the 5 1 Channel indicator doesn t light not 5 channels Remedy Connect the power plug to the wall outlet Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again Make sure the component Is connected correctly see p 12 21 Press MUTE on the remote control Adjust MASTER VOLUME Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button Press SPEAKERS A B to select the speakers you connected Set SIGNAL SELECT see p 47 Make sure the component Is connected correctly see p 15 18 Press the correct function button Tune in the correct frequency Connect the antenna see p 18 Route OO
28. Use to turn on the power of your other 2 components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this remote control DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI OPERATION button La Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode See page 71 72 for how to program and a e STOUT use the MULTI OPERATION mode SYSTEM OFF button 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 also be turned off see p 73 For example If you programmed power on for your TV and VCR pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off these components even If they are not PIONEER products RECEIVER button Press to turn power of the receiver on or to STANDBY off 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use these to select a source and the corresponding remote operation mode sat Sith EA G E a LIGHT E omeen saa For example pressing TUNER selects the built in tuner and sets the remote operation to the 9 tuner functions 4 Component Control buttons Use to control specific components like a CD player or DVD player after you have programmed the remote control to do these operations see pages 58 61 and the remote is put in that operation mode Pioneer AV PRE PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 5 Number buttons These buttons can perform a variety of dif
29. cannot be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL In this case all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer Initial Set Up If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass it may seem logical to select LARGE for your FRONT Speakers and leave the subwoofer selected This may not however yield the best bass results Depending on the size and shape of your room you may actually experience a decrease In the amount of bass due to what is called low frequency cancella tions If you have a subwoofer listen to the bass response with the FRONT speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best The safest option in this case is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the FRONT speakers CENTER default setting is LARGE e Select LARGE if your speaker will reproduce bass frequen cies effectively e Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or the subwoofer e lf you did not connect a center speaker select NO In this case the center channel is output from the front speakers SURROUND default setting is LARGE e Select LARGE if your speakers will reproduce bass frequen cies effectively e Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer e f you did not connect surround speakers select NO In this case the sound of the surround channels is output from the front and center speakers e
30. 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 DTS ES and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of patent numbers 5 043 970 5 189 703 and or Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under licence 5 222 059 European patent number 0323830 Other from Digital Theater Systems Inc U S and foreign patents pending Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd Surround Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories EX is a trademark of Dolby Labs Used under Dolby AC 3 Pro Logic and double D symbol are authorization trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Advanced Theater Modes amp 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 rang
31. f the SURROUND speakers are set to SMALL the SURROUND BACK speakers will automatically be set to SMALL SUBWOOFER default setting is YES e Select YES if you connected a subwoofer C e f you did not connect a subwoofer select NO In this case be the bass frequencies are output from the front or surround speakers e Choose the PLUS setting if you want stronger reproduction of deep bass sounds e If you select PLUS the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are all routed to the subwoofer SURROUND BACK default setting is LARGE X2 NOTE In order to use SURROUND BACK speakers you need to hook them up through an external amplifier see p 19 amp 21 for more on this e Select the number and size of SURROUND BACK speakers you have You can choose one speaker two or none e Ifthe FRONT speakers or the SURROUND speakers are set to SMALL the SURROUND BACK speakers will automatically be set to SMALL e If you chose THX in step 2 then the SURROUND BACK speakers can only be set to SMALL or NO e Select LARGE if your speakers will reproduce bass frequen cies effectively e Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer e f you did not connect surround back speakers select NO Select EXIT with the A v buttons and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Next proceed to CHANNEL DELAY on the next page 33 34 Initial Set Up Channel Del
32. 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 VIDEO VIDEO cr 2 E row IN N Q RCA video cord f ANALOG ain i RCA stereo cord EPt Eo o es DVD player VSX 37TX gt Cc 2 sc 255 O00 RF IN AC 3 G la Garr Sees OO coaxial cord 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 diagram below 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 VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO TN E S H PCM DvD el Q A NE Ng Er DTS f DIGITAL _ u T H a g7 H DORFIN IN IN AC 3 F z RCA video cord ANALOG oe RCA stereo cord mE ST ono Teele oo DVD player L Le re FC OOOIOOIO VSX 37TX La ooo optical cord Ta not a PCM only output Q MONITOR OUT VIDEO INPUT 3 RCA video cord Quick Start Guide 2 Speake
33. instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 interfer ence 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 commu nications 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 turn ing 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 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 modele Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe
34. possible with all models especially those without a standby mode 2 Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel G o Use to select a specific TV channel 4 A V a r gt ENTER A v a Press to select or adjust items on the menu screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function CHANNEL Use to select a TV channel ENTER CH ENTER Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons not all models require this step 7 MENU Press to select the TV menu e For Digital TVs u m gt 11 lt 4 BLUE GREEN RED gt YELLOW a Use to make selections from the DTV menu Z O q gt lt Press to DIV mode on or off mre Press to select the DIV menu 67 68 Remote Control of Other Components Cassette Deck Operations You can use this remote control to control most cassette decks though with some models the functions may differ The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you recall a cassette deck s preset code but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components on pages 58 61 To perform these operations press the MD TAPE 1 button to set the remote to the TAPE operation mode For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component USE D SETUP RECEIVER CH T 4 zy 4
35. power cord from the AC outlet 11 Hooking Up Your DVD Player amp 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
36. stereo receiver or amplifier that is not equipped to handled A V formats as this one is You might want to use this mode for listening to regular music sources like CDs but remember you will only get sound from your front two speakers and possibly subwoofer 43 O m gt O Z 44 Basic Playback Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the set up procedures described in Setting Up for Surround Sound starting on page 29 before using the sound modes This is particularly important when using the Dd Dolby Digital or DTS sources When using the sound modes using SPEAKERS A will give the best results If you use SPEAKERS B the sound will be down mixed to the two front B speakers and the surround sound effect will be lost 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2 Select the sound mode e For STANDARD Press STANDARD Each press changes the STANDARD mode as follows STANDARD gt STANDARD 7 1 STANDARD auto e For HOME THX CINEMA Press THX THX CINEMA Each press changes the THX mode as follows THX CINEMA THX SURROUND EX THX AUTO oo o o e For ADVANCED THEATER Press ADVANCED THEATER STEREO Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER DIRECT mode as follows C7 MUSICAL gt DRAMA STANDARD 5 7 D THEATER ACTION o e For DSP modes Press DSP DSP MODE repeatedly Each pr
37. the test tone between each speaker manually You can use this mode when you want to balance the speaker levels by ear at a more leisurely pace 3 After selecting SETTING START with the v button press ENTER button The TEST TONE will be output These settings will be displayed on your TV Channel Level TestTone AUTO Q Front E p Center 0dB Front fd memo Surround fii o gt Sar Back foo A test tone will be output from the Subwoofer 0 0dB SURROUND BACK speakers but your external amplifier must be turned up It takes a moment for the machine to set itself MASTER at least a little in order to hear it Be VOLUME rotates to the reference position 0 dB and the test careful that it is not turned up too much because the test tone volume is quite loud tone is output To exit before outputting the TEST TONE Press the ENTER button To exit while outputting the TEST TONE Press the ENTER button 35 36 Initial Set Up 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the Note that it is also possible to set channel levels temporarily Then follow the same procedure as explained on this page This function is designed to be used when you want to change the levels temporarily to raise the level of one channel Using this method you can set speaker levels in different modes such as STEREO and each DSP mode independently You should return the settings to their original state when done Doing the set up pr
38. to five more commands can be programmed into a Multi Operation such as changing the sound mode of the receiver and starting playback of the source Important For Multi Operations to work with other non Pioneer components you must first setup the remote to control those other components see pages 58 61 for more on this 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver 2 Press the REMOTE SETUP button INPUT ATT and at the same time to select the MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on your TV screen The MULTI CONTROL and the SYSTEM OFF buttons start to blink see the following page for more on the SYSTEM OFF button Multi operation 1 Select an item from the Multi Contorol buttons ex DVD 2 Select the operation button ex DVD gt MENU 3 First command has been learned 4 You can repeat this proccess for 5 commands EXIT gt Remote Setup e To cancel here press REMOTE SETUP 3 Select a MULTI CONTROL button for this MULTI OPERATION Each MULTI CONTROL button can be used for one Multi Operation If a Multi Operation relates to using a DVD player for example it makes sense to select the DVD LD button After pressing a MULT CONTROL button just that button will remain blinking 4 Select the MULTI CONTROL button for a source component For example if you want this Multi Operation to sw
39. used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes DIGITAL NR button See p 48 Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off cannot be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes CHANNEL Re 3 TONE SELECT VIDEO TAPE 2 SELECT MONITOR MPX MEMORY VSX 36TX INPUT MULTI ROOM SELECTOR amp SOURCE fees TUNER CONTROL STATION 15 16 SIGNAL SELECT button See p 47 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 VSX 37TX only To select an D0 RF signal AUTO This is the default If there are analog digital and OO RF signals input the receiver automatically selects the OO RF signal If there are analog and digital signals input the digital will be selected FL DIMMER button See p 52 Use to adjust the brightness of the main display Display See p 25 Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE button See p 78 82 Press to use the multi room feature requires an optional PLONEER Multi Room Remote Sensor Unit MR 100 or another IR receiver CONTROL button See p 78 82 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 23 24 Displays amp Controls 9 INPUT SELECTOR d
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41. 1 choices are set to OFF the SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG e This receiver can only playback Dolby Digital PCM 82kHz 44kHz 48kHz and 96kHz and DTS digital signal formats If you have some equipment that outputs digital audio in a format other than these you ll have to connect and playback via the receiver s analog inputs make sure that SIGNAL SELECT is set to ANALOG e When an LD or CD with DTS ts played back with the SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG digital noise caused by playing back the DTS directly with no decoding is output To prevent noise you need to make digital connections See pages 13 and 14 and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL or AUTO e Some DVD players don t output DTS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player 47 Basic Playback Reducing Noise During Playback To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR This noise reduction can be used with every mode except THX and MULTI CH IN 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2 Press the DIGITAL NR button on the remote control or on the front panel Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off e In cases described below noises may not be reduced even if DIGITAL NR is on e Sudden noise e Extremely loud noise e Signals that do not contain many hi
42. 317 318 311 313 346 CD R 328 327 324 325 307 324 345 CD R 902 620 602 602 624 623 623 603 607 907 DAT 612 629 610 617 607 626 621 621 625 618 627 602 602 621 621 gt 209 210 220 212 n2 214 7220 222 224 223 216 217 218 85 Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work Symptom The power does not turn ON The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed No sound is output when a function is selected No image is output when a function is selected Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically Subwoofer output is very low When playing an LD the SIGNAL SELECT is on OO RF but there is still no sound Cause e The power plug is disconnected e The protection circuit may have been activated e Static electricity caused by dry air e Improper connections e Sound is muted e
43. 5 1 channel digital surround track C CJ CJ CJ E CJ C encoding Dolby Digital for movie films The number of movies made using Dolby Digital since 1992 has exceeded 300 and continues to increase For compact disc players and laser disc digital sounds 16 bits are used to sample the original analog audio waveform and sampling is carried out 44 100 times every second However because an enormous amount of recording signal data is required for the multi channel system with this method Dolby Digital is used to compress the data In reproducing audio signals the smaller the bit number used the lower the sound quality With Dolby Digital drop in auditory sound quality is prevented by using masking technology and digital filtering technology based on the human auditory characteristics Laser disc format Laser discs are now available on the market in large numbers This means that the recording of different format audio signals on the laser disc raises the important question of compatibility with existing laser discs Dolby Digital tracks on laser discs record signals using the space of one analog audio channel so it will maintain compatibility with existing discs and players As shown in the following figure the digital audio sounds of Dolby Digital discs can be played back as currently done Analog sounds are played back by using the other channel without the Dolby Digital signals for monaural audio signals Analog sound
44. AL SELECT button When using THX AUTO mode the receiver is not playing in the EX mode The Dolby Digital DTS indicator doesn t light up even when playing a Dolby Digital DTS source e Either the digital connections or the DIGITAL IN SELECT choices are incorrect The TAPE2 MONITOR mode is ON You are not using a source with Surround EX flag The player is paused or stopped There is a mistake in the player settings for audio output Although it s a Dolby Digital DTS source there is a possibility the present track is not Dolby Digital DTS Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving Cause Remedy Make sure the digital connections and the DIGITAL IN SELECT choices are done correctly Press the TAPE2 MONITOR button so it goes into the OFF setting There is no problem with your receiver but if you want to hear 7 channel sound use an Surround EX Source Play the source Fix the audio settings check the manual that came with your DVD player There is no problem The indicator won t light when the track is not a Dolby Digital DTS track If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a Selecting fine audio equipment such as th
45. 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 VSX 37TX INPUT INPUT INPUT 2 INPUT Plugging In Surround channel amplifier Center channel amplifier mono Surround back channel amplifier 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 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 VSX 37TX UNSWITCHED 400W 0 8A MAX AC120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 100W 0 8A MAX
46. B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada For Canadian model CAUTION To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTEN SION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UN LESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE VENT 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 INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT ATTENTION arin DE PREVENIR Tous RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DEBUT D ENCENDIE NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A L HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE LE BOUTON STANDBY ON EST RACCORDE SECONDAIREMENT ET PAR CONSEQUENT NE SEPARE PAS L APPAREIL DE L ALIMENTATION SECTEUR SUR LA POSITION D ATTENTE For U S model As an ENERGY STAR Partner Pioneer lonu Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency K001 En 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 shouldbe 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 thi
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48. 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 OO RF jack and either a coaxial or optical you don t need to do both of these digital connections If your player has an OO 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 audio signal VSX 37TX model not a PCM only output UT O e CO COC DVD LD player or LD player AN Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection pictured as DIGITAL jack 1 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 In Select procedure see p 31 If necessary See the explanation on the left for details ANALOG STEREO VSX 36TX model When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD LD player or LD player with it s AC 3 RF output a commercially available RF demodulator RFD 1 is required The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSX 36TX model through their digital input jacks For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with th
49. DBY ON button The video system type will change depending on the state the receiver was previously in The new type either PAL or NTSC will appear in the display It will be shown for about seven seconds and then the receiver returns to normal operating mode iones AUDIO VIDEO MULTICHANNEL RECEIVER VSX 37TX TREBLE To change the video system type again repeat steps 1 and 2 Make sure you press the LOUDNESS button using others buttons may change this receiver s settings LOUDNESS When a PAL system is selected SIGNAL SELECT SP vA DIGITAL When a NTSC system is selected memo When using the PAL setting the OSD does not get displayed emmes iN color Initial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the following setup operations You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers etc This receiver uses on screen displays to make setting up your home cinema system easier Switch on the receiver and your TV and make sure that the receiver is selected as your TV s video input 1 Set the slide switch to SETUP Also make sure your TV is on and set to the receiver e When you re done setting up the receiver remember to set the slide switch back to USE 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button System Setup a Digital In Select Speaker Setting Channel Delay
50. FF buttons start to blink To cancel MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode press REMOTE SETUP Press the SYSTEM OFF button The SYSTEM OFF button will blink 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component whose operation you want to start SYSTEM OFF with for example TV CONT button The selected button will light steadily 5 Press the operation for example TV POWER you want to input 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program a sequence of up to five stop or power off commands you want to input You can repeat this process for up to five commands For example you could enter the following two operations using the proceeding steps 3 and 4 Press TV CONT button amp TV POWER to turn off your TV as explained above 2 Press DVD LD then POWER to turn off your DVD player if it is not a PIONEER product When you employ SYSTEM OFF see below these two tasks will be performed in the same order e To exit SYSTEM OFF SETUP mode press REMOTE SETUP e When you re done setting up remember to set the slide switch back to USE 73 O m gt O Z 14 Using Other Functions Using the System Off Button This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings see above as well as turn off all PONEER components regardless of whether they have been programmed into SYSTEM OFF If you use this feature when a DVD is playing the player will stop
51. Light to indicate the input signal you selected Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode ANALOG Lights when analog signals are ell assigned o o 8 DSP indicator See p 41 45 47 DIGITAL Lights when digital audio signals are Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode ACS RFVSX TX only Lights when AC 3 RF acces 3 371TX only Lights when AC ie aes signals are assigned 9 STEREO indicator AUTO Lights when the receiver is set to select Lights when a STEREO mode is selected ie ane no AONAN 10 Radio Frequency Function indicator 2 Program Format indicators Displays the function or the frequency of the AC 3 Lights when a source with Dolby Digital current radio station signals is played ere DTS Lights when a source with DTS audio 11 DO dts mode indicators OO DIGITAL When the DW dts mode on the receiver is on this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal However OO PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of 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 Dolby Digital surround S Surround and RS right surround light at the same time it means a source with a pie PRO LOGIC When the OO dts mode on the Surround EX or DTS ES flag is being used receiver is on this indicator lights during 2 channel L Left front channel playback NPE C Center channel DTS When the DU dts mode on the receive
52. ONEER components simply by pointing the receiver s remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver The receiver then sends the remote control signals to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal Receiver Tr Oog Sess SSF o2es 668 PIONEER component bearing the f mark To CONTROL IN terminal of another PIONEER component R te Control ila bearing the f mark e You can also control PIONEER components and those made by other manufacturers by pointing the receiver s remote control directly at the respective component This type of operation does not re quire control cords All you have to do is recall the appropriate the stored settings see p 58 59 e f you use a remote control hooked up via the CONTROL IN jack with a control cord you won t be able to use this unit s remote control Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving DO easy Dolby Digital DIGITAL Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system Dolby Digital on the movie film digital track Of the 6 channels the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only and because the frequency range is smaller than the main channel it is expressed as 5 1 channel Dolby Digital is the name of the Dolby surround multi channel digital system that was developed after the Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround system 4 channel analog sound track Matrix
53. ONO Setting The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in them Dual mono software usually is used to put two different soundtracks on one DVD With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to Thus it is useful for soundtracks that have one language on one channel and a different language on the other Remember this setting Is only applicable if you are using Dolby Digital software with dual mono and want to isolate one of the channels therein Otherwise just ignore this function 1 Put the receiver in STANDBY mode 2 While holding down the VIDEO SELECT button press the STANDBY ON button on the front panel 3 You will see DUAL in the display for about five seconds During this time use the STEREO DIRECT button to sou aes cycle through the different DUAL ii 7 MONO settings to find the one you want The different settings are DUAL ch1 where you only hear channel 1 DUAL ch2 where you only hear channel 2 and DUAL ch1 ch2 where you hear both channels but independently trom different speakers SIGNAL The default setting is DUAL ch1 SIGNAL S m gt Z SIGNAL When DUAL MONO is playing with ch 1 selected the L will light When playing with ch 2 selected the R will light When playing with ch 1 2 selected the L and R will light 53 54
54. Pioneer ELITE AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX 37TX VSX 36TX 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 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 IMPORTANT WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE STANDBY ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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
55. Q Rear 100 W 100 W 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 09 8 Q Audio Section Input Sensitivity Impedance PHONO MM B atcesnsceat drtorcredentincnmctmataceats 4 7 MV 47 KQ VCR 1 DVR VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO CD MD TAPE 1 CD R TAPE 2 aiiai 335 mV 47 kQ Phono Overload level T H D 0 1 1KHz eae Oy MM e orm re ee rin a ar 120 mV Frequency Response PHONO MM on 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz 0 3 dB VCR 1 DVR VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO CD MD TAPE 1 CD R TAPE 2 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz 3 dB Output Level Impedance VCR 1 DVR REC VCR 2 REC MD TAPE 1 CD R REC TAPEZ col OSE ee aA 335 mV 2 2 kQ Tone Control BAS raean aTe E E 6 dB 100 Hz TRELLER 6 dB 10 kHz LOUDNESS axasstesostiaes sees 10 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network PHONON eers ston sea ance ce a eles tesa 80 dB VCR 1 DVR VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO CD MID TAPE 1CD R TAPE 2 22 8 cei oe celts 8a ales 101 dB MULTI CHANNEL IN 101 dB Channel Level Bypass Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz PERONO LN Ieee ne rer err erry meee erener nn err ee 80 dB VCR 1 DVR VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO CD MDAAPE CD R TARE 2 cc ous iea 83 dB Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Video Section APUTASSASITIVITY sie ai 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance ccceeeecee 1 Vp p 75 Q Sig
56. R on the next page If you want to change a setting before proceeding select a new crossover frequency 37 38 Initial Set Up Bass Peak Level The LFE Low Frequency Effect channel in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavy ultra low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system The following steps show you how to set a maximum output level for the LFE channel If continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 29 first NR a 00 DTSs 5 TI CH DSP Pioneer PRE PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MASTER VOLUME If you select SETTING CANCEL no settings are input to the receiver but the screen remains on the TV To escape the screen you must select EXIT and press the ENTER button 1 Select BASS PEAK LEVEL if continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 29 if you are unsure how to do this Press the ENTER button Bass Peak Level Manager gt Setting Start Setting Cancel EXIT Output the test tone for the LFE channel and specify the peak level 1 If your subwoofer has a volume control set it to the middle position before proceeding 2 Select SETTING START 3 Press the ENTER button Bass Peak Manager gt lsetting OK__ Bass Peak Level 50
57. Setup 3 Select a component by pressing its MULTI CONTROL button 4 Set the DIRECT FUNCTION of each external source to NO by pressing 2 Press the REMOTE SETUP button to exit the DIRECT FUNCTION mode e When you re done setting up remember to set the slide switch back to USE memo The default setting is all YES If you have turned a DIRECT FUNCTION to NO and want to turn it back to YES follow the directions above and press In step 3 Ol Using Other Functions Remote Back Light When you press any button on the remote all the buttons light for a few seconds You can change the strength of this light here The default backlighting mode is MID MAX is the strongest MID is slightly weaker There s also the option to switch off backlighting altogether This extends battery life considerably 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP 2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT button and The remote back light options cycle in the following order MID gt MAX The default setting is MID e When you re done setting up remember to set the slide switch back to USE Resetting the Remote Control The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control Erasing Multi Operations 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP 2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT button and for more than 3 seconds The MULTI CON
58. Simulates the acoustic environment of a very resonant concert hall Rich reverberation and a full sound create the impression of a lively performance space JAZZ Simulates the acoustic effects of a jazz club Reflected sound is virtually below 100 msec so that the listener can enjoy a live band effect DANCE Simulates the acoustic effects of a dance club Features a strong bass sound Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec for the listener to enjoy the visceral power of dance MUSIC THEATER 1 Reproduces theater sound field effects without losing the localization of each channel Theater effects can be enjoyed without losing Dolby Digital Pro Logic effects when used in combination those formats with movies bearing the DU Posy surrouno trademark THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel 5 7CH STEREO Simulates the acoustic environment of a regular stereo while using all the speakers in the system to induce a rich all around sound If you have SURROUND BACK speaker s switched on see p 32 33 then the name of this mode will be 7CH STEREO in the display on the receiver If the SURROUND BACK speakers are switched off then the mode will appear as 5CH STEREO STEREO mode Use the STEREO mode to enjoy standard two channel stereo sound from the front left and right speakers This mode is most like the sound reproduction you would get from a regular
59. T switch You need to make sure the input is set to the appropriate ANALOG or DIGITAL setting Refer to page 47 for more on this Basic Playback Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input This switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog digital and DO RF sources You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input when necessary For example the switch would have to be on DIGITAL to use DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound but it would have to be on ANALOG to record to the analog out jacks on the receiver The default setting is AUTO priority is given to a digital signal if there is one 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select the input signal corresponding to the source component Each press switches the signal in the order below VSX 37TX model AUTO _ ANALOG __ AC 3RF lt _ DIGITAL VSX 36TX model AUTO ANALOG DIGITAL 3 While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL AC 3 HEE lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input wD DTS lights when a DTS signal is input SIGNAL SELECT When a Dolby Digital signal is input DIGITAL SIGNAL SELECT When a DTS signal is input DIGITAL m gt Z e n the AUTO setting SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in the following order AC 3 RF VSX 37TX only DIGITAL ANALOG If the Digital In Select see page 3
60. TEREO Use these modes to produce surround sound from standard two channel stereo sources and create different listening environments STEREO DIRECT button See p 43 amp 52 Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it was ina different sound mode like ADVANCED THEATER or toggles between DIRECT and STEREO mode For more on STEREO mode see p 52 DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT and channel level for the most accurate reproduc tion of a program source MD TAPE1 CD R 1 DVR_ VCR2 DVD LD TV SAT SELECT DIMMER CLASS BAND DIGITAL SIGNAL FL LOUDNESS NR VIDEO TAPE 2 SELECT MONITOR MPX MEMORY 13 14 6 7 8 9 VSX 37TX MASTER 1 7 VOLUME TUNER PHONO TUNING O O O O ees TUNER CONTROLE STATION 15 16 Da DTS buttons See p 41 45 83 84 THX CINEMA Cycles through the THX CINEMA THX SURROUND EX or THX AUTO sound modes Use when listening THX certified sources if you have THxX certified Speaker setup or want to re create a I HX style sound environment It is also appropriate for Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources Those with surround back speakers can use all three THX modes those without can only use the THX CINEMA mode ADVANCED Use to select one of the four Advanced heater modes Use to create certain types of sound environments when listening to Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic
61. TROL buttons will blink 3 times and all multi operation settings will be erased e When you re done setting up remember to set the slide switch back to USE 15 2 m gt Z 76 Using Other Functions Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP 2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT button and 2 for more than 3 seconds The MULTI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all signals which have been learned from other remote controls will be erased e When you re done setting up remember to set the slide switch back to USE 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP 2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT button and for more than 3 seconds The MULTI CONTROL buttons SYSTEM OFF button and MULT OPERATION button will blink 3 times and all preset and learned codes will be erased e When you re done setting up remember to set the slide switch back to USE Using Other Functions Video Select This function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV The sound source is set in the normal fashion as is explained on p 45 You then alter the video input with the VIDEO SELECT button VIDEO SELECT Press the VIDEO SELECT button on the front panel to cycle through the different possible video inputs
62. To improve AM reception Connect an external FM antenna Connect a 15 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 I I Outdoor antenna 15 18 ft 5 6 m 75Q coaxial cable Indoor antanna vinyl coated wire a l Ground L ERRA Ground 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 receiver 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 greater 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 37TX 36TX 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 positiv
63. Weight without package 0 15 2 kg 33 Ib 9 oz VSX 36TX Power GONSUIMDTION Scetcewwuacsirvrncimnetcstetetn 400 W 550 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode 1 0 W AC Outlet SWITCHED x2 oo Total 100 W 0 8 A MAX UNSWITCRHED 5 cctcenetsiatite we bonua 100 W 0 8 A MAX DIMENSIONS n n 420 W x 173 H x 470 D mm 16 9 16 VV x 6 13 16 H x 18 1 2 D in Weight without package 14 4 kg 31 Ib 13 oz Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving Furnished Parts FM wire A ILO IIe axncancanuis Sack cumecteahnaguisdanaricanteahratiacdeniies 1 AIM OOD ANTONIN a rae n a 1 AA IEC LR6 batteries 24 poseecepiauiisdiwide odes Gepiwieteduicle tienes 2 Remote Contro WAIL naiseen esae aA cet death 1 Operating notru ctonS ena E 1 NOTE Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Power cord CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug 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 etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you f
64. ar away or the broadcast signal is weak press MPX button on the remote control or front panel to switch to MONO reception This should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the broadcast Using the Tuner Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2 Press the TUNER button This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode 3 Press the BAND button on the remote control or the front panel to select the band FM or AM Each press switches the band FM gt AM 4 Press DIRECT ACCESS button to activate the direct Access tuning mode The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel SIGNAL STEREO SELECT SP m A aa 5 Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the frequency of the station you want Example To tune station 106 00 FM press 3 O O SONET AASS SP w A STEREO TUNED 2 m gt Z To cancel before inputting the frequency Press DIRECT ACCESS button and enter the frequency again 6 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel 55 56 Using the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes each holding 10 channels
65. atellite tuner STEREO DIGITAL P E Analog audio video cords Use audio video cords not supplied to connect the video components and a video cord to connect the monitor TV Connect red plugs to R right white plugs to L left and the yellow plugs to VIDEO Be sure to insert completely E Digital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Digital audio coaxial Optical cable Commercially available digital audio coaxial cord cords standard video cords can also be or standard video used or optical cables not supplied are cord used to connect digital components to this receiver A When you use optical digital input or output CO terminals pull off the caps and insert the a plugs Be sure to insert completely ies Connecting Your Equipment TV 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 VSX 37TX he TV monitor MONITOR Mom OUT s 3 S VIDEO ee ar R MONITOR i ek a A A s OUT A yi aa aaa 7 memo The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack can be used to get a TV picture but it doesn t show this A receiver s on scre
66. ay Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker Once you specify the speaker distances the receiver calculates the correct delay times automatically If continuing from Speaker Setting go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 29 first 1 Select CHANNEL DELAY if continuing from last set up it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 29 if you are unsure how to do this Press the ENTER button Channel Delay gt Front lt 10 0ft gt Center 10 0ft Front G 10 0ft Surround 10 0ft Surr Back E 10 0ft Surr Back 10 0ft Surround 10 0ft Subwoofer 10 0ft EXIT e The default setting is 10 ft 2 Use the A V buttons to select a speaker Specify the distance from your listening position to each speaker using the commands below Pres or gt to adjust the speaker distance in half foot increments trom 0 5 to 45 feet The default setting is 10 feet 2 Use the A V buttons to move to the next set of speakers 3 Repeat for each speaker e Sound takes about 1 millisecond to travel 1 foot 3 Select EXIT with the A V b
67. ble choices include DVD LD TV SAT CD MD TAPE 1 CD R VCR 1 DVR VCR 2 You cannot assign digital inputs to the TUNER VIDEO PHONO and TAPE 2 MONITOR functions If you assign a function for example DVD LD that was previ ously assigned to a different Digital In the second Digital In will automatically revert to an OFF setting This is because one function cannot be assigned twice 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU If you want to change a setting before proceeding simply use the arrow buttons to go back e For the Digital 1 5 setting you can choose between DVD LD CD TV SAT MD TAPE 1 CD R VCR 1 DVR and VCR 2 functions e For the AC 3 RF setting you can choose between DVD LD TV SAT VCR 1 DVR and VCR 2 functions Remember if you have a DVD LD player or LD player you should hook it up to the analog and digital jacks in addition to the OO RF connection described here 31 32 Initial Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected Use the A V and lt gt buttons to make a selection from the on screen menus and use the ENTER button to register the information If continuing from the previous page go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 on p 29 first 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING if continuing from last set up it will already be selected with the A V buttons then press the ENTER button See Setting Up f
68. button again and use the INPUT SELECTOR to adjust the VOLUME The volume can be adjusted in a range of 82dB to OdB The display will appear as shown below When in TUNER function press the CONTROL button and use the INPUT SELECTOR to tune in the station The display will appear as shown below Turn the input selector until you get Using Other Functions Using the remote control with the MULTI ROOM system Set the slide switch to USE 2 From the sub room point the remote control at the MULTI ROOM sensor and press the RECEIVER button The MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE button will light on the front panel in the main room 3 Press a FUNCTION button to select the sub function You can also use the MULTI OPRATION buttons to select the feature 4 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume The following remote control buttons can be used to operate the receiver from the sub room e RECEIVER button r Ce G e FUNCTION button will not select PHONO VCR 2 or VIDEO E x E e VOLUME buttons for adjusting the sub room s volume level but can t be used when set to FIXED e CLASS button for selecting the desired class e STATION button for recalling memorized radio stations the tuner is selected automatically e Number button 0 9 MAIN room 2 v m gt Z NULTI RO07A Ysl l 7 N 81 82 Using Other Functions Rem
69. by Pro Logic for sources bearing the DA Povey surround mark When a Dolby Digital soundtrack is played back the Dialog Normalization function of the receiver acti vates automatically Dialog Normalization is a Dolby Digital function that establishes the average dialog level for the program source being played If the receiver s level does not match the average dialog level first you see DIAL NORM flash in the receiver s display and next OFFSET 4 dB as an example will appear In this example the number 4 dB is the difference between the receiver s gain structure and the Dolby Digital average dialog level To match the average dialog level subtract or add the OFFSET level For example if the OFFSET level is 4 dB the amplifier s output is 4 dB over the average recorded level B Basic Playback DSP modes The DSP Digital Signal Processing modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two channel or multi channel sources If you have SURROUND BACK speaker s switched on see p 32 33 then 7 1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the receiver HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall Suitable for classical music A long delay time of reflected sounds coupled with reverb effects let the listener enjoy the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances HALL 2
70. ce versa the digital component it must be connected via analog jacks and you need to set the SIGNAL SELECT switch to ANALOG To make exact digital copies of digital sources like CDs both the source component and the recorder must be connected with digital connections See p 12 for more on analog audio connections and p 13 for digital audio connections The receiver s volume channel level balance TONE DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS and sur memo round effects have no effect on the recorded signal and the MULTI CH IN cannot be recorded In some cases digital recordings have copy guard protections and making a digital copy is not possible In this case you can only copy them in an analog manner 1 Select the source component Set SIGNAL SELECT according to the source component s signal ANALOG or DIGITAL Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control or use the button on the front panel and choose ANALOG 2 Start recording with a recorder 3 Playback the source to be recorded Record monitor TAPE 2 MONITOR If you connect a cassette deck with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks you can listen to the sound of an analog recording as It is being recorded Press TAPE 2 MONITOR to switch between the sound of the recording TAPE 2 indicator on and the sound of the source component TAPE 2 indicator off TAPE 2 MONITOR 69 2 m gt Z
71. ct 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 e f 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 elf 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 t
72. d low to different speakers Speaking precisely this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL speakers to your subwoofer or speaker set to LARGE If continuing from Channel Level go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 29 first 1 Select CROSSOVER NETWORK if continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 29 if you are unsure how to do this Press the ENTER button Crossover Network gt Frequency lt M ar gt THX Speaker 80Hz EXIT e The default setting is 80 Hz 2 Specify the crossover frequency for your small speakers Setting speakers to SMALL in SPEAKER SETTING sends the respective channel s bass frequencies to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers The present function lets you determine which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers Use the lt 4 or gt button to select 80 Hz 100 Hz or 150 Hz 2 Press the W button 80 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 80 Hz to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers Experiment with the different settings to see which sounds best to you 3 Select EXIT to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Next proceed to BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGE
73. duction 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 100 watt for the 36TX 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 VSX 37TX only 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
74. e selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 29 If you are unsure how to do this Press the ENTER button Dynamic Range Control gt Select Mode lt e dal gt For Dolby Digital EXIT e The default setting is OFF e tf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the Dynamic Range Control OFF me 00 DTS TICH INPUT peP LIGHT STANDARD 2 Use the lt or gt arrows to choose OFF MID or MAX 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU If you want to change a setting before proceeding choose a new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume listening needs 39 Initial Set Up Multi Channel In Setting If you have a Multi Channel external decoder you can choose whether to have the sound level set to BYPASS that is coming out of the decoder at full volume or set to ADJUST which means the levels can be reduced in volume If continuing from Dynamic Range Control go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 In Setting Up for Surround Sound p 29 first 1 Use the A V buttons to select MULTI CHANNEL IN See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 29 if you need more information Press the ENTER button This information will be displayed on your TV Multi channel in gt Select mode Channel Level
75. e All the MULTI CONTROL buttons except the TUNER button Start to blink To cancel the preset recall setup mode press REMOTE SET UP Remote Control of Other Components 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control The selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer and preset code s appear on your TV screen Preset Recall 1 Select function 2 Select products A V lt gt 3 Input ID CODE TAPE gt Page 12 12 A PIONEER lv 800 EXIT gt Remote Setup 5 Press the lt gt buttons to choose the function and then press the A V buttons repeatedly to display the name of the component s manufacturer Most manufacturers have been programmed into the receiver but if your component is made by a small or relatively unknown manufacturer you may not be able to find it 6 Point the remote toward the component to be controlled enter the 3 digit code If the component you are trying to control turns on off the set up for this component is complete but components that don t have a standby mode can t respond in this way To test if you ve set It up properly work through step 8 Then try using selecting the function you just set up for example a CD player and using the controls on this remote control If the component does not respond try working through the procedure again and pressing number 2 instead this time Continue this procedure unti
76. e RFD 1 RF demodulator RFD 1 not a PCM only output UT Cc DVD LD player or LD player Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly optical or coaxial depending on the connection 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 E The default settings must tell the receiver what digital component in which jack so your DIGITAL IN 1 DVD LD components will be in sync with the the names on the remote control buttons and the like To avoid having to assign the digital inputs you can A a hook up your equipment in accordance with the receiver s default settings DIGITAL IN 3 MD DIGITAL IN 4 TV SAT You will notice that Digital IN 1 for example is a coaxial jack If your DVD DIGITAL IN 5 VCR1 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 37TX 36TX default AC 3 RF DVD LD setting In this case you will need to assign the digital inputs See Digital In 14 Select on p 31 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
77. e 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 The receiver has two speaker systems A amp B A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers If you switch on both A amp 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 For the VSX 37TX you can use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 6Q 16Q for the VSX 36TX see the following page E Powered f Front wer Front speaker A speaker A Left Right Center speaker Surround Surround speaker speaker Left Right VSX 37TX Surround back O _ Surround back speaker Left speaker Right E Speaker terminals The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs Refer to soeaker manual for details 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten strands together and insert exposed wire terminal 3 8 in 10 mm J P X 20 Connecting Your Equipment Speaker imp
78. e 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 amp 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 aclearer sound and the 7 channel tone control allows you to adjust the treble and bass of each channel individually to suit your listening tastes Remote Control with Illuminated Buttons This new remote control is extremely convenient to use Its buttons can be easily viewed as they illuminate when functions are preformed In addition one button can perform many tasks on this remote because of the Use and Setup switch which allows different uses for the same button in the different settings 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 the multi operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations automatically 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 c scccesseeeeeeeeeeees 10
79. e the STEREO DIRECT button to alternate between STEREO or DIRECT mode you can also use the STEREO DIRECT button on the front panel The DIRECT mode will give you the most accurate reproduction of two channel stereo sources but won t let you add any effects to the sound SIGNAL memo e None of the tone controls or other sound modes can be PEON used with DIRECT playback 2 e f the receiver is in a different mode than STEREO to start with the first push of the STEREO button will put it in STEREO mode After that the button will toggle the receiver between STEREO and DIRECT mode e For more on this button see the explanation of STEREO mode on p 43 44 46 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display FL fluorescent display FL DIMMER Press the FL DIMMER button Four levels of brightness ranging from very dim to very bright can be selected Each press changes the brightness of the display When rotating through the options the default brightness can also be selected memo Please note it is a feature of this unit that the fluorescent display will be brighter for a few seconds after you choose a function like DVD LD CD etc and then get softer This will still happen when you adjust the brightness but the new set ting will be the one the display softens to Basic Playback DUAL M
80. e unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is inc
81. ecreates the movie theater experience You may need to experiment with them to see which settings sult your home system and personal tastes The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks Again try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound In STEREO mode only the front two speakers and sometimes the subwoofer if you have one are used STANDARD mode This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources No special effects are added It is good for enjoying regular movies videos that have been recorded in Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic or DTS STANDARD 7 1 is also the basic mode for enjoying sources with SURROUND BACK channels For more detailed information see p 83 84 You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speaker s For more detailed information see p 19 32 33 The display will show you what kind of source Dolby Digital DTS etc is being played STANDARD Use this mode with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels If you don t have SURROUND BACK speaker s switched on see p 32 33 this is the only STANDARD mode you will be able to select on the receiver STANDARD 7 1 This mode is best for sources with SURROUND BACK channels You will only be able to acces
82. edance You can change the speaker impedance for 36TX but we recommend using speakers with an impedance of 8Q 16Q the default setting If you are using 6Q less than 8Q impedance speakers you need to change the impedance setting It is not necessary to switch the speaker impedance when using the VSX 37TX Use any speaker rated between 60 16Q STANDBY ON First turn the receiver off then press the STANDBY ON button while holding down the SPEAKERS button Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again You can choose the 8Q 16Q setting or the 6Q 8Q setting This display indicates a 6Q less than 8Q impedance setting SPEAKERS pone To check which impedance setting to hold down the SPEAKERS button for 2 3 seconds You ll get a display like these telling you the speaker impedance setting This display indicates an 8Q 16Q impedance setting 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 soeakers as shown below Make sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality Be sure to cons
83. en 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 51 Before making or changing the connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet VSX 37TX Components equipped with 7 1 5 1 channel analog output jack Ooo OANA O SUB SURR WOOFER OUND BACK 17 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 VSX 37TX FM wire antenna AM loop antenna E AM loop antenna a Assemble the antenna 2 Twist exposed wire strands 3 Attach to a wall etc if together and insert desired and face toward the direction providing nT the best reception I f Pe 10mm aN Using external antennas E To improve FM reception E
84. ere is noise audible on the soundtrack Speaker settings are incorrect The rear and or center levels are turned down The surround and or center speakers are disconnected SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly or not at all SIGNAL SELECT is set to ANALOG A DVD player not compatible with DTS is used or the setting of the DVD player is incorrect The digital output level has been turned down on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability The DTS signal has been altered by the player and cannot be read The speakers are tunred OFF Disc being played back has a huge amount of information on it The search function performed by the player interferes with the reading of digital information The remote control batteries have worn out Too far away or bad angle of operation There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining onto the unit s remote control signal light receiving window A cord is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal on this unit The IR Receiver type is mismatched with the setting e he FL DIMMER button is pushed e f you are using an analog source the signal is too strong e f you are using a digital source there is too much information for the receiver to handle e The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG Remedy
85. ess changes the DSP mode as follows DSP EFFECT Pii 1 gt HALL 2 gt JAZZ gt DANCE E 5 7 CH STEREO THEATER 2 lt THEATER 1 e For STEREO Press STEREO DIRECT Each press changes the STEREO mode as follows C STEREO gt DIRECT DSP MODE STEREO DIRECT YW If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched on see p 32 33 then 7 D THEATER and 7CH STEREO will appear as such in the display on the A oam Et HE oe om o um receiver If these speakers are not switched on the eles 66 5 60 ot above two modes will appear as 5 D THEATER and 5CH STEREO e The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing THX CINEMA STANDARD EFFECT The default setting is 70 Also the ADVANCED effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THE ATER mode by pressing the EFFECT button e The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 the default setting value is 70 by pressing EFFECT e 5 7CH STEREO modes cannot be changed J Basic Playback Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX 37TX 36TX RECEIVER TUNING GUIDE O Disc Ueo __ 8 FUNC REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP FEET Ga Y Funcrion 4 DIGITAL Sy R NG w D HET 0 5
86. 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 oe inn ANTENNA ea eee LEAD IN ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A GROUND CLAMP WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 NEC SECTION 810 21 lt 3 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS IV 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
87. f the settings you made will be entered in this case e f don t enter any settings the receiver will revert back to its previous state after three minutes Digital in Select should be selected if it isn t use the A v buttons to select it Press ENTER You should see the following display on your TV Digital In Select gt Digital 1 lt 0 gt Digital 2 cD Digital 3 MD Digital 4 TV SAT Digital 5 VCR1 AC 3 RF DVD LD EXIT Choose the Digital 3 you hooked up your DVD player to and assign DVD LD to it Use the lt 4 or gt buttons to choose the DVD LD setting Digital In Select Digital 1 DVD LD Digital 2 cD gt Digital 3 lt gt Digital 4 TV SAT Digital 5 VCR1 AC 3 RF DVD LD EXIT Select EXIT with a v buttons and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Digital In Select Digital 1 OFF Digital 2 cD Digital 3 DVD LD Digital 4 TV SAT Digital 5 VCR1 AC 3 RF DVD LD JEXIT Quick Start Guide 5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound 1 Turn on the receiver your TV and the DVD player 2 Set the remote control slide switch to USE Press the DVD LD button on the remote control You should see DVD LD in the display on the receiver 3 Press the STANDARD button for the basic surround sound setting 4 Play a DVD Pioneer PRE PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING 6 For Better Surround Sound 1 Go through the entire sys
88. ferent functions depending on the remote operation mode They are most useful for CD and tuner operations 6 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used no matter what function the remote control is set to TV button Press to turn the power of the TV on off TV FUNC button Press TV FUNC to select the TV for remote control operation TV VOL button Use to adjust the TV volume Displays amp Controls 7 MASTER VOLUME buttons A W lt gt ENTER buttons Use to raise or lower the volume of the Use to operate the on screen menu on your TV receiver screen and enter commands when setting up surround sound speakers levels amp settings and other set up features see p 28 40 Specific use of these buttons is described in conjunc tion with the operations they perform For more information see each individual section DIGITAL NR button Press to switch Digital NR on or off See page 8 INPUT ATT button when USE mode is selected Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful thus causing the sound to distort the OVERLOAD indicator will light REMOTE SETUP button when SETUP mode is selected 48 Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself See Setting Up SIGNAL SELECT button the Remote Control to Control Other Compo Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one nents starting on p 58 Multi Opera
89. gh frequencies e DIGITAL NR is effective at and above levels shown below for each source e STEREO excluding 96 kHz El m 0 DTS n CT analog MNDUL cacissosopsmarsioceindapnadeeaedaci aewacbenadoncadies 10 18 dB e dional MPU assena ian 10 15 dB AM FM tuner esessesnessssrssnsrresrerrrsresresrrsrerrerrn 10 15 dB e DSP ADVANCED STANDARD 96 kHz stereo 6 10 dB Depending on the condition of the source there may not be a noticeable improvement in the quality of the sound 2 e You can t use the DIGITAL NR mode with the THX or MULTI memo CH IN modes GP WS e f you press DIGITAL NR when in DIRECT mode the receiver switches to STEREO mode 48 Basic Playback Listening in Midnight Mode This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes It can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and plays soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while the noisier sounds don t become overly loud or distorted It does this by bringing all the sounds in a given soundtrack closer together in volume Compare this feature with the D Range Control only for Dolby Digital sources on page 39 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2 Press the MIDNIGHT button Each press switches MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off 7 Saeer MIDNIGHT STEREO ees 7S EP sea AUTO ias e The effect adju
90. he 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 itis 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 itcan fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme ca
91. ial Turn to select a source component You can also use to select a function in the MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE mode The source indica tors 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 built in tuner PHONO Turntable VIDEO Video camera etc connected to the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel VCR1 DVR Video cassette recorder connect ed to VCR1 DVR inputs VCR 2 Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs 10 PHONES jack 11 12 13 Connect headphones for private listening no sound will be heard through the speakers 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 connect ing 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 soeakers hooked up to the A system A amp B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A amp 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 bu
92. ible It is still possible to copy these digital sources if you have hooked the components up with analog connections in this case the cop ies will not be exact digital reproductions Refer to the previ ous page in this case Recording from Video Components The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR 1 VCR 2 or DVR Jacks Note that all signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it is not possible to record Dolby Digital DTS soundtracks memo The receiver s volume channel level balance TONE DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS and sur ms round effects have no effect on the recorded signal 1 First decide the component you d like to record and put the receiver in that function Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control or use the button on the front panel and choose analog Record ing DIGITAL or OO RF VSX 37TX only signals is not possible 2 Start recording with VCR 1 or VCR 2 etc 3 Playback the source to be recorded Using Other Functions Multi Operations A Multi Operation is a sequence of commands programmed into a single button to save you a lot of repetitive button pressing Once setup pressing the MULTI OPERATION button followed by one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons will switch on that component the receiver and your TV and switch the function of the receiver to that component Up
93. ind it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement Maintenance of External Surfaces e Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt e When the surfaces are dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well and then wipe again with a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or cleaners Never use thinners benzine insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surfaces 91 OP2 Pioneer OP2 Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating Instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service Department at the above listed number for assistance PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 1760 LONG BEACH CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada Alternatively please contact the Customer Service Department at the followi
94. ing The MULTI CONTROL button blinks to indicate that the operation has been learned To program additional operations for the current component repeat steps 5 and 6 To program operations for another component repeat steps 4 through 6 Press the REMOTE SETUP button to exit the learning setup mode The remote control and TV return to their previous operation modes e When you re done setting up remember to set the slide switch back to USE 61 e v m gt e 62 Remote Control of Other Components Using the Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD Player Operations The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your DVD or LD player s preset code but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components on pages 58 61 To perform these operations press the DVD LD button to set the remote to the DVD or LD operation mode For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component Da SOURCE Press to switch the DVD or LD player on or off not possible with all models especially those without a standby mode 2 Press to stop playback 3 TOP MENU Press to call up the menu programmed on the DVD for DVD only 4 lt lt PP lt Hold down for fast reverse playback gt Hold down for fast forward p
95. itch on your DVD player press the DVD LD After pressing a MULTI CONTROL button that button stays lit 71 2 v m gt Z 72 Using Other Functions 5 Press the operation button for example TV POWER you want to input 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input MULTI OPERATIONS to the MULTI CONTROL button you pressed in step 3 You can also tell the receiver to go into a specific sound mode THX ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI CH IN MIDNIGHT DSP DNR or STEREO by inputting that command for example see operation 4 below You can repeat this process for up to five commands For example you could enter the following four operations using the preceding steps 4 and 5 1 Press the TV CONTROL button and TV POWER to turn on your TV as explained above 2 Press the DVD LD button then POWER to turn on your DVD player if it is not a PIONEER product 3 Press the DVD LD button then gt play to start playing the DVD player 4 Press the ADVANCED button to put the receiver in that sound mode When you employ MULTI OPERATIONSs see below these four tasks will be performed in the same order 7 Press the REMOTE SETUP button to exit the Multi operation setup mode The remote control and TV return to their previous operation modes Performing Multi Operations Once you ve programmed a Multi Operation here s how to use it 1 Set the remote control slide s
96. k 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 m Analog audio video cords Cassette deck placement Use audio video cords not supplied to make Depending on where the cassette deck is placed analog audio and video connections 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 Connect red plugs to R right and white plugs to L left Be sure to insert completely 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 37TX 36TX has two coaxial and three optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs For the VSX 37TX 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
97. kind of source Dolby Digital DTS etc is being played THX CINEMA Use this mode to get THX sound with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels If you don t have SURROUND BACK speaker s switched on see p 32 33 this is the only THX mode you will be able to select on the receiver THX SURROUND EX This mode is specifically for using your SURROUND BACK channels with either SURROUND EX or 5 1 channel sources You will only be able to access this mode If you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETTING procedure see p 32 33 If the source you are using is a 5 1 source then this mode will route some of the sound to the SURROUND BACK channel s If the source does not have a SURROUND EX marker or is not a 5 1 source then the display will automatically change to THX CINEMA THX AUTO In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate THX mode and use it to play the soundtrack You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speaker s in the SPEAKER SETUP procedure see p 32 33 If the source has a Surround EX marker then the receiver will automatically go into THX SURROUND EX mode This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above THX modes to use ADVANCED THEATER modes The Advanced Theater mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio visual sources It incorporates the use of DTS as well as Dolby Digital into its sound processing These
98. l S i R surrouno L Single BACK PRE OUT Surround back Surround back speaker Left speaker Right 3 Setting up the Remote Control amp Unit 1 Put the batteries in the REMOTE CONTROL 2 Plug the main unit into a wall outlet 3 Press the STANDBY ON button on the receiver 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 only the VSX 37TX has an AC 3 RF terminal fl use e 1 RECEIVER SOURCE MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MD eo TAPE TUNER _ TVCONT CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS TUNING STATION REMOTE SETUP INPUT Cw hi SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT CH SEL 4 STEREO INPUT DIRECT m 00 0TS E LIGHT STANDARD VI Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP Also make sure your TV is on and set to the receiver e When you re done setting up the receiver remember to set the slide switch back to USE Press the SYSTEM SETUP button You should see the following display on your TV System Setup gt DRT Speaker Setting Channel Delay Channel Level Crossover Network Bass Peak Level D Range Control Multi Channel In Multi Room e You can escape from this screen at any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button again None o
99. l one of the commands works 7 Press the REMOTE SETUP button to exit the preset recall setup mode The remote control and TV return to their previous operation modes e v m gt e e When you re done setting up remember to set the slide switch back to USE 59 60 Remote Control of Other Components Learning Commands from Other Remote Controls If preset codes are not available for your component s or the available preset codes do not operate correctly you can use this function to program in signals from the remote control s of your other component s This operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to program additional operations not covered in the preset codes MIDNIGHT LIGHT STANDARD 00 D1s 5 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver Press the REMOTE SETUP button The REMOTE SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Select Remote Setup Mode Remote SETUP 1 Preset Recall Remote SETUP 2 Learning Remote SETUP 3 Multi Operation Remote SETUP 4 Direct Function Press the REMOTE SETUP button and at the same time to select the learning setup mode All the MULTI CONTROL buttons except the TUNER button Start to blink To cancel learning setup mode press the REMOTE SET UP button Learning Setup Place both commanders pointing at each other 2 Select the item from the Multi co
100. layback Number buttons Use to select chapters tracks 6 10 Use when selecting chapter track numbers higher than 10 T A W lt e ENTER A V lt e Use to navigate through options on menu screens and to change settings ENTER Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu for DVD only 8 gt Press to start playback 9 Press to pause playback lt lt gt P lt q Press to return to the beginning of the current chapter track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous chapters tracks mri Press to advance to the beginning of the next chapter track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of follow ing chapters tracks ENTER SIDE A B Use to change the LD between sides A and B for LD only 2 MENU Press to access a disc s menu Remote Control of Other Components VCR amp DVD Recorder Operations e The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your VCR or DVD video recorder s preset code but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components on pages 58 61 e To perform these operations press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR DVD video recorder operation mode e For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the compo
101. luded for your protection Decibel Level 30 Example Quiet library soft whispers Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic Light traffic normal conversation quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 100 120 140 180 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap Gunshot blast jet plane Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation 89 90 Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving Specifications Amplifier Section VSX 37TX Continuous average power output of 120 watts per channel min at 6 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion front VSX 36TX Continuous average power output of 100 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion front VSX 37TX Continuous Power Output PRON tata 120 W 120 W 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 09 6 Q Center aiic 120 W 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 09 6 Q Rear 120 W 120 W 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 09 6 Q VSX 36TX Continuous Power Output FrON cx 100 W 100 W 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 09 8 Q CEMO cimeira 100 W 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 09 8
102. n STEREO mode when listening to some sound sources Use see p 52 this button to select the channel you want to DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate SYSTEM SET UP button when SETUP reproduction of a program source mode is selected LIGHT button Use to set up the speaker and sound systems f Press to light the remote control buttons For more information see Setting up for Surround Sound starting on p 29 DO DTS buttons See p 41 45 FUNCTION button Press these buttons to put the receiver in the selected sound mode For more information on the sound modes see p 83 amp 84 adjust Press to select a source The button will cycle through all the possible sources 28 Initial Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components like a DVD player and hook up to your receiver to your TV but some of them will not allow you to use the on screen display of this unit To avoid this you simply need to keep the following rules Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use to hook up the receiver to your TV For example if you use composite video cords to hook up your DVD player to the receiver use composite video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV If you use S video cords to hook up your DVD player and the receiver use S video cords to hook up the receiver to y
103. nal to Noise Ratio sgacesleverctaite ctewetearctuieeneiuetbucncde 65 dB Frequency RESPONSE s is 5 Hz to 10 MHz 3B Component Video Section IADULASEMSIUIVITY ye e coh ince 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance ccceeeee 1 Vp p 75 Q Signal to Noise Ratio waitin hee 65 dB FM Tuner Section Frequency Range oiccen 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 uV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ee Mono 20 2 dBf Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio 00 Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf PES TOMO Mi asninn A Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation secaraa ranh 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB AMENNA INOUL idena a ER 75 Q unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range oiccen 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna cccccce 350 uV m DS SOU VIE Pe e sacs a a A 25 dB SIdhalsto NOISe Hallo enar eean a 50 dB AMONINES Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements cccccseeeeeee ees AC 120 V 60 Hz VSX 37TX Power Consumption asnan awe saendens 460 W 630 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode 1 0 W AC Outlet SWITCHED KZ ove mcccrcaacertves Total 100 W 0 8 A MAX UNSWITCRHED rrendan aai 100 W 0 8 A MAX DIMenSIOnS tients eet 420 W x 173 H x 470 D mm 16 9 16 VV x 6 13 16 H x 18 1 2 D in
104. nent D SOURCE Press to switch the VCR or DVD video recorder on or off not possible with all models especially those without a standby mode DE Press to stop playback G Press to start recording 4 lt lt aa lt Hold down for fast reverse playback gt Hold down for fast forward playback 5 Number buttons Use to select channels 6 10 Use when selecting chapter track numbers higher than 10 for DVD video recorder only T A W lt e ENTER A V lt e Use to navigate through options on menu screens and to change settings ENTER Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu for DVD video recorder only 8 gt Press to start playback 9 Press to pause playback CHANNEL Use to change channels on the VCR s tuner D ENTER TV VCR Use this button to switch the VCR between its tuner for watching videos and the TV Press to stop recording for DVD video recorder only 2 MENU Use to display or close the title menu screen for DVD video recorder only 63 2 m gt Z 64 Remote Control of Other Components CD amp CD R Player Operations The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your CD player or CD R s preset code but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Con
105. ng address Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Customer Service Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser a un distributeur autoris e Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Soci t de Service Autoris e Pioneer le plus pres de chez vous Ou encore veuillez vous communiquer avec le Service de Clientele de Pioneer lectroniques du Canada Inc Departement de service au consommateurs 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la Garantie Limit e gui accompagne le produit Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2000 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 U S A PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 9586 6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S A DE C V lt 00COOZFOPOO gt San Lorenzo 1009 3er Pi
106. nter front right surround right surround left and subwoofer channels This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology when released into the home consumer market may exhibit a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo on the packaging A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http www dolby com Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo when in the THX Surround EX mode faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home This product may also engage the THX Surround EX mode during the playback of 5 1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving Preset Code List Device Manufacturer LD STB VCR TAPE TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA PIONEER SONY PANASONIC KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI RCA PIONEER RCA SONY ECHOSTAR PIONEER ORION FUNAI RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX FISHER PANASONIC TOSHIBA JVC HITACHI SONY MITSUBISHI SANYO SHARP GOLDSTAR OPTIMUS
107. ntrol buttons that should be duplicated ex DVD Multi control button starts blinking EXIT gt Remote Setup Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control Each button can be set to control one of the following compo nents The selected button continues to blink Learning Setup 3 Press one button that should be duplicated 4 Multi Contorol button lights up 5 Press one button on the original commander and hold 2 to 10 seconds 6 Repeat this process to duplicate next command EXIT gt Remote Setup s REMOTE SFTP MENU MUTE YSTEM SETUP zZ DEHE m 00 DTS n LIGHT STANDARD Pioneer PROGRAI AND LE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote Control of Other Components 5 Press the button to be programmed The MULTI CONTROL button lights steadily e The TV POWER TV FUNC and TV VOL buttons are only available for learning when programming TV CONTROL operations Point the remote controls at each other and press the button on the other remote control for the operation you wish to program __ 2 8 inches __ i 5 20 cm 1 Point the remote controls toward each other 2 Hold down the button on the other remote control corre sponding to the operation you wish to program Release when the MULTI CONTROL button on the receiver s remote control starts blink
108. ntrol to Control Other Components on pages 58 61 To perform these operations press the TV SAT button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component D SOURCE Press to switch the satellite tuner on or off not possible with all models especially those without a standby mode 2 m gt 11 lt lt A B C D E Use to make selections from Satellite functions 3 Number buttons Use to select satellite channels 4 GUIDE Use to turn the program information screen on or off A W lt e ENTER A V lt Press the button to select items on the SAT GUIDE screen or SAT MENU screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function 6 EXIT Press to exit the current setting of the SAT 7 MENU Use to turn the main menu on or off Remote Control of Other Components TV Operations e The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your TV s preset code but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components on pages 58 61 e To perform these operations press the TV SAT and TV CONT button to set the remote to the TV operation mode e For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the your TV D SOURCE Press to switch the TV on or off not
109. ocedures on this page will erase any temporary independent level settings that have been made test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in your main listening position Note The volume of the subwoofer tends to sound lower than it actually is you may need to raise its level after testing the sound with actual soundtracks In AUTO mode 1 Press the lt 4 or gt button to adjust the level of the speaker outputting the TEST TONE In MANUAL mode Press the or gt button to adjust the level of the first speaker 2 Press the A V button to switch the TEST TONE to the next speaker 3 Repeat and for each speaker If you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL C weighted slow mode When you have adjusted each speaker level press ENTER button to return to the previous screen The MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position Select EXIT with the a v buttons and press ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Next proceed to CROSSOVER NETWORK on the next page If you want to change a setting before proceeding simply use the arrow buttons to go back Initial Set Up Crossover Network The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts high mi
110. one remote control If your component s are listed in the remote control s memory simply follow the steps below If your component s are not listed or if you want the remote to learn additional operations you can use the learning mode to input the information from the remote controls supplied with your other components Recalling Preset Codes The following steps show you how to recall preset codes stored in the remote control Once a preset code is recalled and the component assigned you can use this remote to easily operate the component See Preset Code List on page 85 for the components and manufacturers available 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver 2 Press the REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT button The REMOTE SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Select Remote Setup Mode Remote SETUP 1 Preset Recall Remote SETUP 2 Learning Remote SETUP 3 Multi Operation Remote SETUP 4 Direct Function You have four setup options Preset Recall 2 Learning 3 Multi Operation See p 71 4 Direct Function See p 74 Preset Recall and Learning are the two modes that teach the remote control to operate your other components It s easiest to start with Preset Recall and if setup isn t possible for certain components move on to the Learning mode 3 Press the REMOTE SETUP button and at the same time to select the preset recall setup mod
111. onents as described in Connecting Your Equipment p 12 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 p 13 14 To learn about a specific button control or indicator see Displays amp Controls starting on p 22 SET UP Performing the tasks in Initial Set Up from p 28 is essential to get proper surround sound OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to Basic Playback on p 41 Using the Tuner p 54 explains 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 69 explain the other possibilities of the receiver Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving p 83 provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide The following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual Provides additional information precautions and advice LY 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 Please use alkaline batteries When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control replace all batteries with new ones
112. or DTS sources STANDARD Use for pure decoding of multi channel sources especially Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources Each press toggles between STANDARD and STANDARD 7 1 mode for use with SURROUND BACK speak ers 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 Displays amp Controls DSP MODE Dee VIDED INPUT SVIDEO VIDEO L_AUDIO R PHONES ACO SPEAKERS BASS O O 10 11 12 13 14 3 MULTI CH INPUT See p 40 51 Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX 37TX 36TX 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 amp 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 SUR ROUND BACK speakers You can then use the BASS and TREBLE controls to adjust the sound BASS button See p 50 Use to adjust low frequencies TREBLE button See p 50 Use to adjust the high frequencies 5 LOUDNESS button See p 49 Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off cannot be
113. or Surround Sound on page 29 If you are unsure how to do this Speaker Setting gt ails lt THX Front LARGE Center LARGE Surround LARGE SurrBack LARGEx2 Subwoofer YES EXIT 2 Select a speaker setting mode with the lt gt buttons then press the V button To specify each speaker individually select FREE If you connected a complete set of THX speakers select THX and skip the SURROUND BACK part of step 3 Speaker Setting TS lt THX gt Front QJILARGEILS Center LARGE Surround LARGE SurrBack LARGEx2 Subwoofer YES EXIT 3 Specify the type of speakers you connected See the explanations below for the meaning of each size Press lt 4 or gt to move the hand to LARGE or LARGE X2 SMALL or SMALL X2 or NO you can t select NO for the FRONT speakers For the subwoofer you can select YES NO or PLUS See below for a detailed explanation of every speaker choice 2 Press V 3 Repeat and for each speaker Depending on your choices the sound will be routed differently as explained here FRONT default setting is LARGE e Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer e Select LARGE if your speakers will reproduce bass frequen cies effectively or if you did not connect a subwoofer If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be set to YES Also the center surround and surround back speakers
114. ote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window e The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time Therefore changing the station in one room also changes the station in the other room Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast e The volume levels of the main and sub rooms are independent e When more than one remote control signal is transmitted at the same time the receiver does not operate e When operating MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE with the MULTI ROOM PRE OUT jacks connected to a SUB room amplifier which bears the PIONEER f mark and has a remote sensor both the IR receiver and the amplifier may receive remote control commands making correct operation impossible In this case place the IR receiver and amplifier apart from each other and point the remote control directly at the IR receiver during operation e f you plan to leave the MULTI ROOM feature off for a lengthy period please turn off the power in both the SUB and MAIN rooms Make sure the STANDBY indicator turns red and the MR amp S indicator goes off e f you send the SYSTEM OFF command from the SUB room by remote control the power of both rooms will go off Please be careful when making a recording in the MAIN room E The PIONEER SR System Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PI
115. our TV 2 Always make sure your TV is set to the appropriate inout channel for example video 1 Your TV may have a number of input channels and if you do not select the proper one you will not be able to use this receiver s on screen display or in fact see any picture from this receiver at all If you are unsure how to choose an input channel for your TV refer to the manual which came with your TV You might for example use both composite and S video cords to hook up your video components with this receiver and then use composite video cords to hook up this receiver to your TV This arrangement would still NOT let you see the on screen displays from this receiver on your TV The best idea is just to use one type of video cords for all your video component and TV hook ups Switching video system between PAL and NTSC if necessary This receiver is able to use two types of video systems for its OSD on screen display either PAL or NTSC If you don t match the system on the amplifier with your home system no OSD will appear on your TV The default setting is NTSC which is the standard in North America If you use this system you don t need to make any settings here People with multi system TVs don t need to worry about changing the setting either If necessary follow the instructions below to switch the type of video system STANDBY ON 1 Put the receiver in the STANDBY mode 2 While holding down the LOUDNESS button press the STAN
116. pe by using the it will be extremely loud Please set the master volume controls of the in lt gt buttons Pe e A If you have the Pioneer made MR 100 select PIONEER If you 3 ae value p A ei RECEIVER from a different company select 6 Move to the EXIT setting and press ENTER to exit MULTI ROOM set up and return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU operations memo You can leave the MULTI ROOM set up mode any time by POEN pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button Some IR RECEIVERS may not work e When you re done setting up remember to set the slide with this system check with a Pioneer switch back to USE representative to be sure 79 Using Other Functions Using the front panel with the MULTI ROOM system 2 4 5 3 4 5 mu J N CONTROL If you don t turn the multi room o function off you won t be able to turn the entire main room system off 80 1 Press the MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE button The display shown below will illuminate when the receiver is in STANDBY mode Also the MR amp S button will light Press the CONTROL button The light will start to blink Within ten seconds of step 2 select the FUNCTION with the INPUT SELECTOR For this example we ll use the TUNER function The display shown below will illuminate The INPUT SELECTOR steps through the functions in the following order C DVD LD gt TV SAT gt CD VCR 14 TUNER MD TAPE 1 4 Press the CONTROL
117. r Connections Home theater is designed to be setup with five or seven speakers front left amp right center surround left amp right and optimally surround back left amp right and a subwoofer but you can use this receiver with fewer speakers Hook up the speakers you have to the 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 32 33 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 RCA audio cord O Powered subwoofer aii
118. r is R Right front channel on this indicator lights to indicate playback of a LS Left surround channel DTS signal S Surround channel mono THX Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode RS Right surround channel is selected LFE Low Frequency Effects channel 12 MASTER VOLUME indication 3 Analog level indicators Displays current volume level OVER When the source signal is analog this lights if the signal is in danger of distorting Press INPUT ATT on the remote control to lower the signal level 14 Character display ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce Shows current mode status etc the level of the analog source signal 4 Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system A 13 TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor Is on 15 Tuner indicators MONO Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode PAND STEREO Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is 5 LOUDNESS indicator See p 49 received in the auto stereo mode Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on TUNED Lights when a broadcast is received AM FM Light to indicate the current band FM or 6 H P headphones Aa Lights when headphones are connected to the PHONES Jack speakers systems A and B both turn off automatically 25 Displays amp Controls Remote Control 1 USE SETUP slide switch Use to put the remote into receiver SETUP or receiver USE mode al no 2 SOURCE button D
119. re 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 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 e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e f liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e If the product has been exposed to rain or water e 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 e f the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product
120. recently added a third surround channel to its system This has come to be known as DTS Extended Surround or simply DTS ES THX oA Ce SURROUND E X SURROUND THX is a Lucasfilm Ltd program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment For a sound track to be presented accurately in your home special technologies are required In your home the room is much smaller and has a bright sound the speakers are very different and there are only six eight of them plus you sit much closer to each one of those speakers Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us in a good movie Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the comfort and convenience of your home Re Equalization In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding you sit a long way back from the speakers and the speakers themselves are very specialized Because a sound track recorded in this dead sounding space when it is played at home it sounds overbright THX Re Equalization adjusts for this difference in a very precise way Adaptive Decorrelation When a sound track sends mono sound to the surround speakers it often seems to be coming come from one side instead of from all around you as it would in a theater Adaptive Decorrelation helps to correct this inaccuracy Timbre Matching
121. returned to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen CHANNEL DELAY will be selected automatically You can notice this on your TV screen Initial Set Up Digital In Select In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital components you connected Match the Digital 1 5 settings with the digital jacks 1 5 in accordance with what Is connected to each digital jack Check the digital jack numbers on the back of the receiver to make certain what component is in which jack if necessary see page 13 for more on digital connections The last setting the AC 3 RF setting is specifically for a DVD LD player or LD player with an 2 RF output VSX 37TX only If you connected one of these components match this button to the component If continuing from the last page go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 29 first 1 DIGITAL IN SELECT should be selected if it isn t use the A V buttons to select It See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 29 If you need more information Press the ENTER button Digital In Select gt Digital 1 lt N gt Digital 2 CD Digital 3 MD Digital 4 TV SAT Digital 5 VCR1 AC 3 RF DVD LD EXIT 2 Choose a DIGITAL IN and assign it an input function Use lt or gt to choose the input function that matches the component hooked up to that digital terminal The possi
122. room is on and the sub room can be controlled by this unit s remote control If you go into the main room to change the source but forget the remote control it s not a problem While in MULTI ROOM mode the input selector on the front panel of the VSX 37TX 36TX is able to change the input even though the receiver is off MULTI ROOM connections On the VSX 37TX 36TX connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE REMOTE IN jack then connect a separate amplifier and speakers and TV monitor to the MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE AUDIO and MONITOR OUT jacks All of this equipment should be placed in your sub room as shown below memo e When connecting the IR receiver be sure to connect it to the green MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE BSS REMOTE IN Jack not the black CONTROL IN or OUT jacks e t is not possible to input digital signals into the SUB room you must use analog signals e You can t use tone controls etc and any surround modes in the SUB room Sub room Main room VSX 37TX SWITCHED _UNSWITCHED sA MAX 100W 0 8A MAX A FRONT 2O SPEAK RON lt i HO 4 EME IR receiver MR 100 Set up example Sub room MR 100 amplifier Main room Receiver source components speakers e S
123. s 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 Donotuse 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 toa 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 Lars 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 notbe blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the produ
124. s this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETUP procedure see p 32 33 Also this mode will play 5 1 channels sources and other sources through all the speakers you have hooked up routing some of the sound into your SURROUND BACK channel or channels STANDARD 7 1 will appear in the display even if you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hooked up The display will change according to the source played STANDARD AUTO In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate STANDARD mode and use it to play the soundtrack You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speaker s in the SPEAKER SETUP procedure see p 32 33 If the source has a Surround EX marker then the receiver will automatically go into STANDARD 7 1 mode This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above STANDARD modes to use The display will change according to the source played 41 O m gt O 42 Basic Playback HOME THX CINEMA mode THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm Ltd These standards were designed to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce with the greatest possible accuracy the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers To get THX sound use one the three modes explained below You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speakers For more detailed information see p 19 32 33 The display will show you what
125. s though the possibilities in the following order C TONE Front TONE Center TONE SurBack TONE Surr 3 Use the BASS or TREBLE buttons to adjust the low or high frequencies of each channel SIGNAL SELECT SP wA A few seconds after you finish adjusting the tone the receiver will revert to the sound mode it was in at the beginning of the process e The tone control can be adjusted in a range of 6 dB memo e The tone control cannot be adjusted in THX and MULTI CH IN modes e f the receiver is in DIRECT mode and you press the TONE button TONE BYPASS will appear in the display letting you know that you can t change the tone in DIRECT mode An other press cancels DIRECT mode j J Basic Playback MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback MULTI CH IN allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs To use MULTI CH IN playback follow the instructions below 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2 Press the MULTI CH INPUT button on the remote control or the front panel Each press switches the input between the previous mode and MULTI CH IN SIGNAL SELECT mF wA Br E g p memo When MULTI CH IN is used in BYPASS mode only the volume sms level can be set All of this unit s other features DIGITAL NR etc cannot be used Also all speaker settings and other setup ag settings have no effect LTI CH
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127. sts itself automatically in accordance with memo the volume level e You can t use the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode with the THX or MULTI CH IN modes e f you press MIDNIGHT when in DIRECT mode the receiver switches to STEREO mode Listening the Loudness Mode The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass in a signal It is useful for listening to music at low volumes LOUDNESS Press the LOUDNESS button Each press switches LOUDNESS mode between on and off l BIGNAT LOUDNESS G SP A N H z E Hg dau Gi i hn H BS te memo e You can t use the LOUDNESS mode with the MULTI CH IN sms or THX modes e f you press LOUDNESS in DIRECT mode the receiver will switch to STEREO mode 49 2 m gt Z Basic Playback Adjusting Bass and Treble You can use BASS or TREBLE buttons to adjust the low and high frequencies for each individual set of speakers If the receiver is in STEREO mode you can only adjust the FRONT speakers In a surround mode STANDARD ADVANCED THEATER etc you can adjust the FRONT CENTER SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers The TONE button can also be used to bypass the tone circuitry see p 22 1 Press the TONE button on the front panel to put the receiver in tone TONE ON mode 2 Press the CHANNEL SELECT button on the front panel to cycle through the different tone adjust modes The button cycle
128. t delay to some speakers enhances sound separation and is particularly important for achieving a surround sound effect You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay Channel Level See p 35 36 Use to balance the volumes of your different speakers Crossover Network See p 37 This feature lets you select which bass frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer or front speakers Bass Peak Level See p 38 Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers Dynamic Range Control See p 39 This feature makes possible excellent surround sound effects when listening to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes Multi Channel In Setting See p 40 This feature lets you hook up a multi channel external decoder that may give you higher quality when decoding discs Multi Room See p 78 82 You can set up this unit to power systems in different rooms 4 Go on to the next page to continue set up If you don t want to make any settings go can exit this setup To exit the SYSTEM SETUP MENU and on screen display press SYSTEM SETUP button again After you complete one of the SYSTEM SETUP menus and return to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen the receiver automatically moves the cursor to the next SYSTEM SETUP menu For example if you ve completed SPEAKER SETTINGS and
129. tem setup procedures as outlined on pages 12 21 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 page 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 0D0 DTS and DSP buttons For more information see pages 41 45 3 As mentioned above you should go through the speaker setup instructions on pages 28 40 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 29 33 Speaker Setting TSE lt THX Front LARGE gt Center lt gt Surround LARGE SurrBack LARGEx2 Subwoofer YES EXIT VII Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX 37TX 36TX 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 repro
130. the play mode before switching off 1 Set the remote control slide switch to USE 2 Press the SYSTEM OFF button on the remote control Setting Up the Direct Function The DIRECT FUNCTION is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV a video source that is not going through the receiver For this explanation we ll call this the external video deck You d like to control the external video deck with this unit s remote control so you ve assigned it a function button for example purposes the VCR 2 button Yet if you put the receiver in VCR 2 mode you ll get no picture on your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the receiver To get around this problem you set the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to OFF Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can control the external video deck with the remote but the receiver does not go into VCR 2 mode 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver 2 Press the REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT button and 4 at the same time to select the DIRECT FUNCTION mode The MULTI CONTROL buttons DVD LD TV SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 CD and MD TAPE 1 start to blink Direct Function You can choose whether the commander sends a function code or not when you press each Multi control button 1 Select function 2 Input YES or NO TRANSMIT YES gt 1 NO 2 EXIT gt Remote
131. tion of the following starting on p 71 ANALOG Analog signal MENU button DIGITAL Digital signal DVD LD TV SAT CD Use to get the various menus for your TV or MD TAPE 1 CD R VCR 1 DVR VCR 2 DIV AC 3 RF VSX 37TX only OO RF signal MUTING button DVD LD TV SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 Press to mute or restore the volume AUTO This is the default If there are both analog digital OO RF input signals the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal EFFECT CH SEL when USE mode is selected button see memo on p 44 EFFECT Use these buttons to increase or decrease the amount of effect applied ina DSP 9 MIDNIGHT button See p 49 or Advanced Theater mode When the amount Switches the MIDNIGHT mode on or off of effect is increased in a DSP Advanced MULTI CH INPUT button See p 40 51 Theater mode the characteristics of that mode Peest cach te OTCE mode become stronger and more noticeable The scale ranges from 10 90 with 70 as the default DSP button See p 41 45 47 setting First turn on the DSP Advanced Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode TEE WANO D EN A E STEREO DIRECT button See p 43 amp 52 Advanced Theater button until you get the mode and then increase or decrease the amount of effect Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it was In a different sound mode like ADVANCED THEATER or toggles between DIRECT and CH SEL You may want to adjust the channels STEREO mode For more o
132. trol Other Components on pages 58 61 To perform these operations press the CD button to set the remote to the CD operation mode For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component D SOURCE Press to switch the CD player recorder on or off not possible with all models especially those without a standby mode DE Press to stop playback 3 Press to start recording CD R only 4 lt lt pr lt Hold down for fast reverse playback me Hold down for fast forward playback Number buttons Use to select channels 6 10 Use when selecting chapter track numbers higher than 10 7 gt Press to start playback 8 I Press to pause playback 9 aa p gt P la Press to return to the beginning of the current track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks mri Press to advance to the beginning of the next track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks DISC Use to switch between discs in file type disc play Remote Control of Other Components MD Operations e The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your MD recorder s preset code but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver see Setting up the Remote Control to Control Other Components on pages 58 61 e To perform these operations press the MD TAPE
133. tton cycles through the speaker systems as follows A gt B gt A amp Boooft VIDEO SELECT button Switches the receiver between the various types of video input 14 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 15 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 16 MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the overall receiver volume 17 Source indicators VSX 371X only Shows the source currently selected Displays amp Controls Display All the display information is explained and or referenced here 1 2345 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 SIGNAL ATT a MIDNIGHT ornegin SELECT OVER H P C Pro oac VOLUME T SP Ibe AB i pg DIGITAL trates Saat en AC 3RF MONO STEREO i AUTO TUNED AMFM ll il il i i u i i i i Ii HN il il I u ni ul ul i u il il il Ii Q 68 15 14 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 7 MIDNIGHT indicator See p 49
134. ult 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 Front Left Center Right E a BE sle _ Woofer i ESE 2 E Surround Listening Surround Left Position Right L L Surround Back Surround Back memo 7 5 Left Right e Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV e 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 e 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 e f possible install the surround speakers slightly above ear level e t 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 Connecting
135. uttons and press ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Next proceed to CHANNEL LEVEL on the next page If you want to change a setting before proceeding simply use the arrow buttons to go back Initial Set Up Channel Level The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound If continuing trom Channel Delay go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 29 first 1 Select CHANNEL LEVEL if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 29 if you are unsure how to do this Press the ENTER button Channel Level gt TestTone lt ZYue gt Setting Start EXIT NOTE Be prepared The test tone is output at a high volume level 2 Select a TEST TONE mode Press lt 4 or gt to move the hand to AUTO or MANUAL 2 Press Ww button to select SETTING START AUTO automatic TEST TONE This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically Use this mode when balancing the speaker levels by ear Pioneer PRE PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The automatic test tone is output in the following order a FL gt CT FR SW lt SL lt SBL SBR lt SR MANUAL manual TEST TONE This mode lets you switch
136. witch to USE 2 Press the MULTI OPERATION button on the remote control The MULTI CONTROL buttons start to blink 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to activate that Multi Operation The remote sends the Multi Operation commands you pro grammed Using Other Functions System Off The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with the push of only one button on the remote control this feature will only work with components that have a standby mode For example you can program the unit to stop your DVD turn off your TV turn off your DVD player and turn off the receiver itself You don t need to program in other the power for PIONEER components they will go off automatically in this mode The receiver itself will go off automatically as well The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different SYSTEM OFF operations based on eight possible components memo Be sure to recall or teach the remote control commands for each component before attempting MULTI OPERATIONS see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components page 58 61 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver 2 Press the REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT button and at the same time to select the MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on your TV screen The MULTI CONTROL and the SYSTEM O

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