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1. This receiver To make the most of the SR features you should connect your source components DVD player etc in a slightly different way to that described in this chapter For each component connect the video output directly to the plasma display and just connect the audio analog and or digital to this receiver 1 The 3 ringed SR cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095 Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR cable you can also use a commercially available 3 ringed mini phone plug for the connection 2 This receiver is compatible with all SR equipped Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward Other connections Using the SR mode with a Pioneer plasma display When connected using an SR cable a number of features become available to make using this receiver with your Pioneer plasma display even easier These features include e On screen displays when making receiver settings such as speaker setup MCACC setup and so on e On screen volume display e On screen display of listening mode e Automatic video input switching on the plasma display e Automatic volume muting on the plasma display See also SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 69 for more on setting up the receiver A Important e The SR features do not work when any of the iPod HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 947XH only XM or SIRIUS Radio fu
2. KX L V B AU A ja OPTICAL COAXIAL R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT DIGITAL OUT DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player with S video or composite video connections Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections See also Using the component video jacks on page 16 if your TV and or DVD player has component video inputs outputs If your DVD player offers multichannel analog audio outputs see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 56 Note 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video Input on your TV Use a standard RCA phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack or for higher quality video use an S video cable to connect to the S video jack 2 Connect a composite or S video output on your DVD player to the DVD LD VIDEO or DVD LD S VIDEO input Connect using a standard video cable or an S video cable 3 Connect a coaxial type digital audio output on your DVD player to the COAXIAL IN 1 DVD LD input Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio 4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD player to the DVD LD AUDIO inputs Connect using a stereo RCA phono jack cable e f your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs you can connect these instead See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 56 Connecting your Blu ray disc player oe
3. CD R MD DAT etc Note 1 Connect an optical type digital audio output on your digital component to the OPTICAL IN 4 CD R input Use an optical cable for the connection 2 For recording equipment connect one of the optical type DIGITAL outputs to a digital input on the recorder Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or VSX 94TXH only OUT2 OUT1 is shown in the illustration 2 1 If your digital component only has a coaxial digital output you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial cable When you set up the receiver you ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to see also The Input Setup menu on page 67 e The digital outputs from other components can be connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this receiver You can assign them when setting up the receiver see also The nput Setup menu on page 67 2 e You must switch ZONE 3 ON in Using the MULTI ZONE controls on page 60 to hear audio from the DIGITAL OUT1 e In order to record some digital sources you must make analog connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on board Windows Media Audio 9 Professional WMAQ Pro decoder so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMAQ Pro compatible player Howeve
4. gt 5 minute guide En Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area taking into account ambient noise speaker size and distance and tests for both channel delay and channel level After you have set up the microphone provided with your system the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room and also to calibrate the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers connected Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page 9 A Important e Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup e Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select e Before using the Auto MCACC Setup the headphones should be disconnected and the iPod HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 947XH only XM or SIRIUS Radio function should not be selected as an input source Caution e The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume RECEIVER RECEIVER 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV Note 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel Place the microphone so that it s about ear level at your normal listening position use a tripod if possible Make sure there are
5. Changes sides of the LD LD player TOP MENU Displays the disc top menu ofa DVD BD DVR DVD player player MENU Displays menus concerning the DVD BD DVR current DVD or DVR you are using player t Pauses the tape Cassette deck 4 Stops the tape Cassette deck ENTER Starts playback Cassette deck m m Fast rewinds fast forwards the Cassette deck tape t e Navigates DVD menu options DVD BD DVR amp ENTER player GUIDE Press to access the DVD player DVD BD DVR setup screen or Home Menu player CH Selects channels VCR DVD DVR player AUDIO Changes the audio language or DVD BD DVR channel player SUBTITLE Displays changes the subtitles on DVD BD DVR SHIFT multilingual DVDs player DISP SHIFT Switches to the VCR controls when VCR DVD DVR AUDIO using a VCR DVD HDD recorder player DISP Press to display information DVD BD DVR player HDD Switches to the hard disk controls DVR player SHIFT when using a DVD HDD recorder CH DVD Switches to the DVD controls DVR player SHIFT when using a DVD HDD recorder CH K Note 12 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components with this unit s sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component When you use a remote control the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component A Important e Note that if
6. LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 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 ina 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
7. O DVD player 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs Connect using a three way component video cable 1 In order to record you must connect the analog audio cables the digital connection is for playback only e If your video component doesn t have a digital audio output you can skip this step 2 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable When you set up the receiver you ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to see also The nput Setup menu on page 67 Connecting your equipment e Since they are assignable it doesn t matter which component video inputs you use for which source After connecting everything you ll need to assign the component video inputs see The nput Setup menu on page 67 2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on your TV or monitor Use a three way component video cable Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings Most digital components also have analog connections See Connecting analog audio sources on the following page if you want to connect these too VSX 941TXH AD con cS NE cD A
8. Sub zone Main zone gel 1 Press the MULTI ZONE amp SOURCE ON OFF button on the front panel Each press selects a MULTI ZONE option Secondary MULTI ZONE setup ZONE 3 e ZONE 2 ON Selects your primary ZONE 2 sub zone e Connect a separate amplifier to the OUT1 ZONE3 ZONE 2 amp 3 ON Select both sub zones digital output on the rear of this receiver The amplifier must have an optical digital input to make e ZONE 3 ON Selects your secondary ZONE 3 sub this connection This will allow you to hear the digital zone output of a component in a second sub zone e MULTI ZONE OFF Switches the MULTI ZONE feature off The MULTI ZONE indicator lights when the MULTI ZONE control has been switched ON 2 Press CONTROL to select the sub zone s you want If you selected ZONE 2 amp 3 ON above you can toggle between ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 e When the receiver is on make sure that any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE and your selected sub zone s show in the display If this is not showing the front panel controls affect the main zone only DIGITALIN 3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the zone you have selected For example ZONE 2 CD R sends the source connected to the CD R inputs to the primary ZONE 2 sub room e f you select TUNER you can use the TUNER controls to select a preset station see Saving station presets on page 35 if y
9. Cassette deck lt lt Press to return to the start of the CD MD CD R current track or chapter DVD LD BD Repeated presses skips to the start player of previous tracks or chapters P Press to advance to the start of the CD MD CD R next track or chapter DVD LD BD Repeated presses skips to the start player of following tracks or chapters lI Pause playback or recording CD MD CD R DVD LD BD DVR player VCR Cassette deck gt Start playback CD MD CD R DVD LD BD DVR player VCR Cassette deck pp Hold down for fast forward CD MD CD R playback DVD LD BD DVR player VCR Cassette deck AA Hold down for fast reverse CD MD CD R playback DVD LD BD DVR player VCR Cassette deck a Stops playback CD MD CD R DVD LD BD DVR player VCR Cassette deck REC Starts recording MD CD R DVR SHIFT P gt player VCR Cassette deck REC STOP Stops recording DVR player SHIFT JUKEBOX Switches to the Jukebox feature DVR player SHIFT gt Number Directly access tracks on a CD MD CD R buttons program source LD BD player VCR Use the number buttons to DVD DVR player navigate the on screen display 10 button Selects tracks higher than 10 For CD MD CD R LD example press 10 then 3 to player VCR select track 13 Button s Function Components ENTER Chooses the disc Multiple CD DISC player Use as the ENTER button VCR DVD BD player Displays the setup screen for DVR DVR player players
10. iPod control iPod Top 55dB Playlists Artists Albums Songs Podcasts Genres Composers Audiobooks Shuffle Songs AVENTER Control Dock for iPod 1 Use the f buttons to select a category then press ENTER to browse that category e To return to the previous level press RETURN Note 1 This system is compatible with an iPod equipped with a dock connector port iPod mini iPod nano and iPod Photo portable device third generation and above However compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod This receiver does not Support software versions prior to iPod updater 2004 10 20 plesae use the latest iPod software versions later than the iPod updater 2004 10 20 For supported versions consult your local Pioneer dealer 2 e This product is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod IDK 80 for use with an iPod equipped with a dock connector port third generation and above iPod mini iPod nano or iPod Photo e For detailed instructions on using the iPod please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod e The connected iPod should be updated with the latest iPod software versions later than the iPod updater 2004 10 20 3 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver Pioneer shows in the iPod display Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting
11. 3 Manual MCACC 3c Standing Wave MCACC M1 MEMORY 1 a Fine Channel Level b Fine SP Distance Filter Ch lt ES a gt c Standing Wave RIM 12 0aB DVD LD 0 0dB DVD LD 0 0dB SL L SBL SL d EQ Adjust e EQ Professional U fol SBL lt gt a Boll SBR 6 03 Hes sw 12 01 Return a E Finish 2 Select ON if it is not already selected then adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control e Filter Ch Select the channel to which you will apply the filter s Main all except center channel and Subwoofer Center or SW subwoofer Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel From the listening position face the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of e TRIM only available when the filter channel above is SW Adjust the subwoofer channel level to compensate for the difference in output post filter Cc P 4 e f Q ATT These are the filter parameters where f t represents the frequency you will be targeting and Q is the bandwidth the higher the Q the narrower the bandwidth or range of the attenuation ATT the amount of reduction to the targeted frequency you and between your arm span When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up 3 When you re finished press RETURN press to confirm and c
12. 4 Select XMO000 RADIO ID from the on screen display to check the Radio ID of the XM Mini Tuner Other connections 4 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel 4 Tip e You can also press MEMORY during reception display to save the information of up to five songs See Using the XM Menu below to recall this information Listening to channel presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this 1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A B and C 2 Press to select the channel preset you want e You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset Using the XM Menu The XM Menu provides additional XM Radio features 1 Press TOP MENU 2 Use f to select a menu item then press ENTER Choose between the following menu items e Channel Skip Add Use and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove restore from to the channel guide e Antenna Aiming Check the strength of satellite and terrestrial reception e Memory Recall Use to browse your saved song information See p above 3 When you re finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display Connect amp Play XM Ready and The Ultimate Playlist are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc 2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc All rights reserved A
13. Choose from the following characters for a name up to four characters long ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 IHS amp 1 lt gt 7 4_ I space Use B to selecta character to set the position and ENTER to confirm your selection tip e To erase a station name simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of a name e Once you have named a station preset you can press DISP when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency Listening to station presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this See Saving station presets above if you haven t done this already 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A B and C 3 Press ST to select the station preset you want e You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset gt The System Setup menu En Chapter 7 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you re using the receiver for example if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms and also explains how to fine tune individual speaker system settings to your liking RECEIVER lees 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV
14. Dolby TrueHD except for 176 4 kHz 192 kHz WMA9 Pro 44 1 kHz 48 kHz DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD DTS EXPRESS WMA9 Pro 88 2 kHz 96 kHz Dolby TrueHD 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Dolby Digital Surround DTS Surround SACD XM Radio Other stereo sources Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD except for 176 4 kHz 192 kHz WMA9 Pro 44 1 kHz 48 kHz DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD DTS EXPRESS WMA9 Pro 88 2 kHz 96 kHz Dolby TrueHD 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Standard Dd Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC Dd Pro Logic IIx GAME Do PRO LOGIC Stereo playback As above DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC DO Pro Logic IIx GAME fo PRO LOGIC Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 MUSIC As above As above DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE OO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC Dd Pro Logic IIx GAME Do PRO LOGIC Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 MUSIC XM HD Surround DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE OO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC DO Pro Logic IIx GAME D00 PRO LOGIC Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 MUSIC Neural THX DO Pro Logic Il MOVIE OO Pro Logic Il MUSIC DO Pro Logic Il GAME Do PRO LOGIC Stereo playback As above THX OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX D0 PRO LOGIC THX THX GAMES MODE THX CINEMA OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX D0 PRO LOGIC THX Neo 6 CINEMA THX THX GAMES MODE As above DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX D0 PRO LOGIC THX Neo 6 CINEMA THX THX GAMES MODE OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX D0 PRO LOGIC THX Neo 6 CINEMA THX
15. It combines the efficiency to meet future broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to realize the full audio potential expected in the upcoming high definition era Built on Dolby Digital the multi channel audio standard for DVD and HD broadcasts worldwide Dolby Digital Plus was designed for the next generation A V receivers but remains fully compatible with all current A V receivers Dolby Digital Plus delivers multi channel audio programs of up to 7 1 channels and supports multiple programs ina single encoded bitstream with the maximum bit rate potential of up to 6 Mbps and the maximum bit rate performance of up to 3 Mbps on HD DVD and 1 7 Mbps on Blu ray Disc and it outputs Dolby Digital bitstreams for playback on existing Dolby Digital systems Dolby Digital Plus can accurately reproduce the sound originally intended by directors and producers It also features multi channel sound with discrete channel output interactive mixing and streaming capability in advanced systems Supported by High Definition Media Interface HDMI a single cable digital connection is possible for high definition audio and video Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is the next generation lossless encoding technology developed for high definition optical discs in the upcoming era Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit for bit identical to the studio master unlocking the true high definition entertainment experience on high definition optic
16. e Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected Select any other input source No sound is output ora noise is Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital DTS discs output when Dolby Digital DTS Check the digital output settings of your DVD player Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On software is played back e If the source component has a digital volume control make sure this is not turned down No sound when using the System If the HDMI input source is selected sound is muted until exiting either menu Setup or Status menu e If sound is muted in the sub zone ZONE 2 it will be restored after exiting the System Setup menu Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be For FM broadcasts selected automatically orthereis Fully extend the FM wire antenna adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall etc considerable noise in radio e Use an outdoor antenna for better reception see page 22 broadcasts For AM broadcasts e Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna e Use an outdoor antenna for better reception see page 22 e Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment such as a fluorescent light motor etc Switch off or move the other equipment or move the AM antenna A multichannel DVD source e Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected see Se ecting the multichannel analog inputs
17. outdoors Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna vinyl coated wire b ito Om 15 ft to 18 ft FM UNBAL 75 Q Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver including the speakers e Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet oO Caution e Handle the power cord by the plug part Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock Check the power cord once in a while If you find it damaged ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement e The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use e g when on vacation e Make sure the blue STANDBY ON light has gone out before unplugging AC outlet Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver s power switch Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0 8 A oO Caution e Do not connect a TV set monitor heater or s
18. then this is not a Surround the D0 PL Il or Neo 6 malfunction Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available indicator lights on the receiver During playback of a Surround e The source may be Dolby Surround EX DTS ES software but it has no flag to indicate it is 6 1 compatible EX or DTS ES source on the SBch Set to SBch ON see Using surround back channel processing on page 32 then switch to the THX Surround AUTO setting the EX and ES EX or Standard EX listening mode see Listening in surround sound on page 28 indicators don t light or the signal is not properly processed During playback of DVD Audio This will occur when playing DVD Audio material over the HDMI connection This is not a malfunction the display shows PCM Remote control Symptom Remedy Cannot be remote controlled e Try replacing the batteries in the remote control see Loading the batteries on page 6 e Be sure to operate within 7 m 23 feet and a 30 angle of the remote sensor on the front panel see Operating range of remote control unit on page 24 e Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control e Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor e Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit s sensor on page 82 Other components can t be e lf the battery ran down the preset codes
19. 4 2 6 1_En NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help D8 10 1 2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada D8 10 1 3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment D8 10 2_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations w
20. Advanced Surround modes has been selected STEREO Lights when stereo listening is switched on see Listening in stereo on page 30 STANDARD Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on see Listening in surround sound on page 28 17 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode page 74 18 Matrix decoding format indicators DOPRO LOGIC IIx This lights to indicate OO Pro Logic I OO Pro Logic IIx decoding page 28 Neo 6 When one of the Neo 6 modes of the receiver is on this lights to indicate Neo 6 processing page 28 19 Character display Displays various system information 20 Input source indicators Light to indicate the input source you have selected En KD Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX 94TXH remote control SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT SELECT Pioneer The remote has been conveniently color coded according to component control using the following system press the corresponding input source button to access e Green Receiver controls see below e Red DVD controls page 81 e Blue Tuner XM and SIRIUS Radio controls page 34 51 53 e Yellow iPod controls page 50 e White Other controls page 81 1 RECEIVERO This switches between standby and on for this receiver 2 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT cs En 3 Input source buttons Press to select
21. Depending on the current status mode of the receiver certain options may not be able to be selected Check the table below for notes on this 3 Use to set it as necessary See the table below for the options available for each setting 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu Setting What it does Option s V CONV Converts video signals for output ON Digital Video from the MONITOR OUT jacks for Conversion all video types OFF BRIGHT Adjusts the overall brightness 10 to 10 Brightness Default 0 CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between light 10 to 10 and dark Default 0 HUE Adjusts the red green balance 10 to 10 Default 0 CHROMA Adjusts saturation from dull to 10 to 10 bright Default 0 1 Brightness Contrast Hue Chroma Resolution and Aspect can be set for each input source Using other functions cH Setting What it does Option s RES Specifies the output resolution of AUTO Resolution the video signal when analog video input signals are output at the HDMI PURE OUT connector select this according to the resolution of your 480p 976p monitor and the images you wish to 720p watch When AUTO is selected the resolution is automatically selected 1080 depending on the capability of the display connected to this receiver 1080p ASP Specifies the aspect ratio when THROUGH Aspect analog video input signals are none output at the HDMI output Make your desired settings while checki
22. Ghee Ae aoe 2 25 dB SloMal 10 NOISeG RILO 24604402 eume Adie Horne Heed 50 dB A alice ee a ee ere Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power RequirementS 0 ccc eee eee AC 120 V 60 Hz Power CONSUMPTION 0 eee 530 W 690 VA In standby v0 wee ade ae dow 5 0 55 W HDMI Control OFF 0 75 W HDMI Control ON AC Outlet 0 een switched 100 W MAX Dimensions 420 W mm x 187 H mm x 459 D mm 16 9 16 W in x 7 9 8 H in x 18 1 16 D in Weight without package 2 17 0 kg 87 5 Ib Furnished Parts Setup microphone for Auto MCACC setup 1 AAVIEC RGP dry cell batteries osier esieomie retenas 2 ROMO COM OMIM o ai Pace dee BERS baa ee Pewee wea 1 AM loop antenna aoaaa aaa 1 FM wire antenna 2s2 c0de0 hed ona band ede de Ped Ss eae os 1 iPod Control CADIC esie so2 h diarane ores Poaeae dees 1 Warn M Cand eer rerea Aen EE aE 1 These operating instructions Operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 941XH only Note e Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Cleaning the unit e Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt e When the surface is 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 cleansers Never use thinners benzine insecticide sprays or other chemicals
23. NO see Speaker Setting on page 47 e Check the channel level settings see Channel Level on page 48 e Check the speaker connections see Connecting the speakers on page 19 Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from surround back e Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL see Speaker Setting on page 47 speakers e Make sure surround back processing is set to SBch ON see Using surround back channel processing on page 32 e If the source is Dolby Surround EX or DTS ES with no flag to indicate 6 1 compatibility then with surround back processing set to SBch Auto there will be no sound from the surround back speakers In this case set to SBch ON see Using surround back channel processing on page 32 e If the source does not have 6 1 playback channels make sure that surround back processing is set to SBch ON and a surround mode is selected see Listening in surround sound on page 28 e Check the speaker connections see Connecting the speakers on page 19 If only one surround back speaker is connected make sure it s connected to the left channel speaker terminal No sound from subwoofer e Check that the subwoofer is connected properly switched on and the volume turned up e If your Subwoofer has a sleep function make sure it is switched off e Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS see Speaker Setting on page 47 e The crossover frequency
24. Press T EDIT The display shows a blinking memory class 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press to select the channel preset you want You can also use the number buttons to select a preset 4 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel i Tip e You can also press MEMORY during reception display to save the information of up to five songs See Using the SIRIUS Menu below to recall this information Listening to channel presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this 1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A B and C 2 Press to select the channel preset you want e You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset 1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the S RIUS Menu on page 55 2 It s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs You can however use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer 3 You can reset the Channel presets Memory Channel Skip Add Parental Lock and Password ante in Resetting the system on page 75 Other connections CH Using the SIRIUS Menu TrueHD DTS HD Master Audio see below for The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio limitations Video CD Super VCD CD and MP3 See 1 About the video converter on page 13 f
25. S VIDEO VIDEO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT Blu ray disc player 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable When you set up the receiver you ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to see The Input Setup menu on page 67 Connecting your equipment CH The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a Blu ray disc player with S video or composite video connections See also Using the component video jacks on page 16 if your Blu ray disc player has component video inputs outputs If your Blu ray disc player offers multi channel analog audio outputs see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 56 1 Connect a composite or S video output on your Blu ray disc player to the BD VIDEO or BD S VIDEO input Connect using a standard video cable or an S video cable 2 Connect an optical type1 digital audio output on your Blu ray disc player to the OPTICAL IN 2 BD input Connect using an optical cable 3 Connect the stereo audio outputs on your Blu ray disc player to the BD AUDIO inputs Connect using a stereo RCA phono jack cable e f your Blu ray disc player has multi channel analog outputs you can connect these instead See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 56 Connecting a satellite cable receiver or other set top box Satellite
26. SURR STREAM DIRECT Press to select Auto the MCACC presets page 31 is selected Surround page 28 or Stream Direct page 30 Digital Precision Processing indicator Lights to listening indicate digital processing for example it disappears when Pure Direct page 30 is on orwhen listening through the multichannel analog inputs Note 1 The MCACC indicator does not light when the MCACC preset memory currently being selected has not been corrected with Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional or when EQ is set to OFF in the Audio parameter menu see Setting the Audio options on page 71 En KD Controls and displays En DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER indicator Lights when Resolution is set to a setting other than PURE for example when the video input signal is upscaled page 71 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI equipped component lights when the component is connected page 55 7 Listening mode buttons HOME THX Press to select a Home THX listening mode page 29 STANDARD SURROUND Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various OO Pro Logic Ilx and Neo 6 options page 28 ADVANCED SURROUND Use to switch between the various surround modes page 29 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls push gently on the lower third portion of the panel with your finger 10 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system page 57 11 AUDIO PARAM
27. SURROUND EX D0 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX THX Select2 CINEMA THX MUSICMODE THX GAMES MODE DTS Neo 6 Dolby Digital EX Dd Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Dolby Digital EX Dd Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Straight decoding THX MUSICMODE THX CINEMA Straight decoding THX SURROUND EX Dolby Digital EX DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DTS ES THX Matrix Discrete DTS ES Matrix Discrete THX Select2 CINEMA Maximum 5 1 channel THX CINEMA playback with only one surround back speaker Straight decoding Maximum 5 1 channel playback Straight decoding Maximum 5 1 channel playback THX MUSICMODE Straight decoding THX CINEMA As above EE Additional information En Stream direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats depending on the Stream Direct mode see Using Stream Direct on page 30 you have selected Stereo 2 channel signal formats Surround Back speaker s Input signal format DIRECT PURE DIRECT Connected Maximum 7 1 channel playback Not connected Maximum 5 1 channel playback Dolby Digital Surround OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DTS Surround Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 CINEMA Other stereo sources Stereo playback Stereo playback Analog sources As above ANALOG DIRECT stereo PCM sources As above PCM DIRECT stereo DVD A sources As above PCM DIRECT stereo SACD so
28. THX GAMES MODE DO Pro Logic Il MOVIE THX Do PRO LOGIC THX THX CINEMA Auto Surround Stereo playback As above As above DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Neo 6 CINEMA Stereo playback XM HD Surround Stereo playback Stereo playback As above As above E Additional information SBch Processing Input signal format Standard THX Auto Surround SBch Dolby Digital Surround DO Pro Logic Il MOVIE DO Pro Logic Il MOVIE THX DO Pro Logic Il MOVIE Processing OO Pro Logic Il MUSIC D0 PRO LOGIC THX OFF DO Pro Logic II GAME Neo 6 CINEMA THX channel playback Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 MUSIC DTS Surround As above As above Neo 6 CINEMA SACD As above Stereo playback XM Radio DO Pro Logic Il MOVIE DO Pro Logic Il MOVIE THX XM HD Surround DO Pro Logic Il MUSIC D0 PRO LOGIC THX DO Pro Logic Il GAME Neo 6 CINEMA THX OOo PRO LOGIC Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 MUSIC XM HD Surround Other stereo sources DO Pro Logic Il MOVIE DO Pro Logic Il MOVIE THX Stereo playback DO Pro Logic Il MUSIC D0 PRO LOGIC THX DO Pro Logic Il GAME Neo 6 CINEMA THX Do PRO LOGIC Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 MUSIC Neural THX a D00 Pro Logic has a maximum of 5 1 channel playback b Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected c Available only with the FM or HOME MEDIA GALLERY input d Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected Standard THX Auto Surround Multichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal fo
29. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on e f headphones are connected to the receiver disconnect them 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press the SETUP button An on screen display OSD appears on your TV Use the t buttons and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu e Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu 3 Select the setting you want to adjust DVD LD 55 0dB 2 Surr Back System 3 Manual MCACC 4 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL 5 Data Management 6 Manual SP Setup 7 Input Setup 8 Other Setup Auto MCACC See Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 for a quick and effective automatic surround setup See Automatic MCACC Expert below for a more detailed setup Note 1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu e Surr Back System Specifies how you are using your surround back speakers see Surround back speaker setting on page 39 e Manual MCACC Fine tunes your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ see Manual MCACC setup on page 39 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL Calibrates and automatically corrects the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers connected see Full Band Phase Control on page 44 Data Management Checks your MCACC presets and manages them through copying renamin
30. ae dew teehee EEREN DE acd AQ 08 Other connections CONMECTING GN IFO rii s2 204000 adn ee te vedas es 50 Connecting your iPod to the receiver 0 50 OOM DCC eea te cae atea aed arn dais Gao Be 50 Watching photos and video content 5 51 INOW FaCiC man bine erette ea rE EE eee nee e Connecting your XM Radio receiver 0 LSENG TO AM Rad O ee eae 255945 eee he eds Using AM HD SUMOUIG iarsa peee etree anew ete Saving channel presets Using the XM Menu Uong IRUS sce sru sned a ee ee ree ee Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner Listening to SIRIUS Radio Saving channel presets Wsing the SIRIUS MCN s24 2 94 0 0 a dea ae oiei Connecting using HDMI j ca cated ea eae na ADout AOM eeaeee ren oe ee chee Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Selecting the multichannel analog inputs SUC aKer DCO 4s cadena cdeh oa eae ae wes Ebon Switching the speaker SyStEM ee Bi amping your front speakers asuaan aaraa Bi wiring your SO akers caissa iriti ees Connecting additional amplifiers sasaaa aaaea aaa MULTEZONE ENI ees ere i404 oadows ba EEEN Making MULTI ZONE connections Using the MULTI ZONE controls 000 eee Connecting an IR receiver ees Switching components on and off using ne 12 volt Tigo sairas 6404 60 et 4 G0 Ge eE Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Using the SR mode with a Pioneer plasma display Connecting a PC for Advanced
31. also been connected using S video Note For more information about video connections see Connecting a DVD HDD recorder VCR and other video sources on page 16 1 Select the source you want to record Use the input source buttons or INPUT SELECT e f necessary press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component see Choosing the input signal on page 31 for more on this 2 Prepare the source you want to record Tune to the radio station load the CD video DVD etc 3 Prepare the recorder Insert a blank tape MD video etc into the recording device and set the recording levels Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically check the component s instruction manual if you re unsure 4 Start recording then start playback of the source component tip e f you have a digital recorder connected to the DIGITAL OUT1 ZONE3 digital output and ZONE 3 is switched on see Using the MULTI ZONE controls on page 60 you can also select a different input source for this output while ZONE 3 shows in the display Playing a different source when recording Using this receiver it s possible to listen to a different analog source than the one you re recording MULTI ZONE amp SOURCE REC SEL CONTROL oO O 1 The receiver s volume Audio param
32. and harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because film soundtracks were designed to be played back in large movie theaters using very different professional equipment Re Equalization restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in a small home environment e Timbre Matching The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the direction from which the sound is coming In a movie theatre there is an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all around you In a home theatre you use only two speakers located to the side of your head The Timbre Matching feature filters the information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front speakers This ensures seamless panning between the front and surround speakers e Adaptive Decorrelation In a movie theatre a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping Surround sound experience but in a home theatre there are usually only two speakers This can make the surround speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelopment The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel s time and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel This expands the listening position and cr
33. antennas for radio broadcasts See Connecting antennas on page 21 10 MULTI ZONE and source outputs Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room See MULTI ZONE listening on page 59 11 Composite and S video monitor outputs Use to connect monitors and IVs See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 14 Connecting your equipment CH 12 Audio video source inputs outputs x6 Use for connection to audio visual sources such as DVD players recorders VCRs etc Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video S video and stereo analog audio See Connecting a DVD HDD recorder VCR and other video Sources on page 16 13 Stereo analog audio source inputs outputs x3 Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players tape decks turntables etc See Connecting analog audio sources on page 18 14 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7 1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 56 15 12 V trigger jacks tota 50 mA max x2 Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt tigger on page 61 16 Multichannel pre amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for center Surround surround back and subwoofer channels See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 58 see also n
34. blinks in the display The receiver may have a serious problem Do not try switching the receiver on Contact a Pioneer then the power automatically authorized independent service company for help switches off The MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on OVERHEAT blinks in the display Allow the unit to cool down in a well ventilated place before switching back on Check Ventilation on then the power automatically page 6 for information on improving heat dispersal switches off No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is output when an input Check the volume mute setting oress MUTE and speaker setting oress SPEAKERS source is selected e Make sure the correct input source is selected No sound output from the front Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected speakers e Make sure the correct input signal is selected press SIGNAL SELECT Note that when PCM is selected you won t be able to hear any other signal format e Check that the source component is connected properly see Connecting your equipment on page 12 e Check that the speakers are connected properly see Connecting the speakers on page 19 No sound from the surround or Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn t selected select center speakers one of the surround listening modes see Listening in surround sound on page 28 e Check that the surround center speakers are not set to
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36. component using the remote control while at the same time using your receiver to playback a different component This could let you for example use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player When direct function is on any component you select using the input source buttons will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control When you turn direct function off you can operate the remote contro without affecting the receiver 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press SETUP The remote LCD display shows SETUP Note 1 You can t use direct function with the TV CTRL function 2 Use t to select DIRECT F then press ENTER The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the input Source you want to control 3 Press the input source button for the component you want to control then press ENTER 4 Use t to switch direct function ON or OFF then press ENTER The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting Multi Operation and System Off The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a series of up to 5 commands for the components in your system For example you could turn on your TV turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD using only two buttons on the remote control Similar to multi operations System Off allows you to use one button to stop and switch off a ser
37. conventional acoustic calibration and professional calibration the gray circle indicates the point where the microphone captures sound during frequency analysis Test tone Acoustic Cal EQ Pro calibration range Conventional Acoustic Cal EQ calibration range Time 160 in msec 0 80 As soon as audio is output from your speaker system it is influenced by room characteristics such as walls furniture and the dimensions of the room The sooner the frequency analysis the less it is influenced by the room We recommend an earlier time setting of 30 50ms to compensate for two major factors that will influence the sound of most rooms e Reverberance of high vs low frequencies Depending on your room you may find that lower frequencies seem overly reverberant compared to higher frequencies i e your room sounds boomy This may result in a skewed frequency analysis if the measurement is done too late Low frequencies High frequencies Acoustic Cal EQ Pro calibration range Conventional Acoustic Cal EQ calibration range Time in msec Note e Reverb characteristics for different channels Reverb characteristics can be somewhat different for each channel Since this difference increases as the sound is influenced by the various room characteristics it is often better to capture a frequency analysis early on for smoother mixing of channel frequencies sounds Left surrou
38. insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A
39. is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate channels DRC Adjusts the level of dynamic range Dynamic for movie soundtracks optimized for Range Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital Control Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio you may need to use this feature when listening to Surround sound at low volumes Option s BYPASS ON 6 to 6 dB Default 0 dB 6 to 6 dB Default 0 dB OFF ON ON CH1 Channel 1 is heard only CH2 Channel 2 is heard only CH1 CH2 Both channels heard from front speakers AUTO OFF MAX MID ED Using other functions En Setting What it does Option s LFE ATT Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio 0dB LFE sources include ultra low bass Attenuate tones Set the LFE attenuator as 5d5 1 0d5 necessary to prevent the ultra low 19dB 20d 5 bass tones from distorting the OFF sound from the speakers The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB which is the recommended value When set to 5 dB 10 dB 15 dB or 20 dB the LFE is limited by the respective degree When OFF is selected no sound is output from the LFE channel SACD Brings out detail in SACDs by 0 to 6 dB GAIN maximizing the dynamic range Default 0 dB during digital processing HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI AMP HDMI audio signal out of this receiver Audio amp or through to a TV o
40. media players on a personal computer or with an AV amplifier with on board WMAQ9 Pro decoding Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries About THX The THX technologies are explained below See www thx com for more detailed information e THX Cinema processing THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world renowned film production company Lucasfilm Ltd THX grew from George Lucas personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack in both movie theatres and in your home theatre as faithful as possible to what the director intended Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theatres with similar equipment and conditions This same soundtrack is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc VHS tape DVD etc and is not changed for playback in a small home theatre environment THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theatre environment into the home correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur On this product when the THX indicator is on THX features are automatically added in Cinema modes e g THX Cinema THX Surround EX E Additional information En e Re Equalization The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright
41. no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone e Push down on the lower portion of the front panel door to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected DVD LD 55 0dB Surr Back System Normal default Save SYMMETRY to M1 MEMORY 1 AI START 3 ENTER Start Cancel 3 Makesure Normal Default is selected 2 select an MCACC preset then select START 4 Follow the instructions on screen Make sure the microphone is connected and if you re using a Subwoofer make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level 5 Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD A progress report is displayed on screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup Try to be as quiet as possible while it s doing this If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically In this case you don t need to select OK and press ENTER in step 6 1 You can t use the System Setup menu in either the main or sub zone when the iPod HOME MEDIA GALLAERY VSX 947XH only XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected When you set ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 to ON page 60 you can t use the System Setup menu e If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup o
42. on or near this unit since these will corrode the surface EEE Additional information En Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack We do this by focusing on three important steps 1 Achieving the highest possible sound quality 2 Allowing for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area 3 Fine tuning the receiver with the help of world class studio engineers Features e Easy setup using Advanced MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ This innovative technology measures the reverb characteristics of your listening area allowing you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on screen or using a computer With the additional benefits of numerous MCACC preset memories standing wave control and microphone measurements from a series of reference points your home theater experience can be truly customized for optimal Surround sound e HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 947XH only This receiver can play back contents stored on your computer when your computer is connected to the LAN terminal of this receiver Also you can listen to the Internet radio stations e Dolby Digital
43. selected Measurement press ENTER DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 0 0dB Now Analyzing 5 5 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL Measurement FULL BAND PHASE CTRL Delay Check OK gt Group Delay E ENTER Start Cancel ENTER Start Cancel When the Full Band Phase Control measurement is finished you can select Group Delay View to see the results on screen 4 Ifyou selected Group Delay View you can check the graph showing the group delay characteristics Press RETURN then you re done DVD LD 55 0dB 4b Group Delay View Original amp Target Channel IJAE oan Targeted characteristics after correction Original characteristics of the speakers calibrated Return This appears according to the setting you chose In Measurement Step 2 above Use to select the channel you want to check Note Data Management This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets allowing you to calibrate your system for different listening positions or frequency adjustments for the same listening position This is useful for alternate settings to match the kind of source you re listening to and where you re sitting for example watching movies from a sofa or playing a video game close to the TV From this menu you can check your current settings copy from one preset to another name presets for easier identification and clear any ones you don t need 1 Select Data Managem
44. speaker settings Dolby Digital DIS and WMAQ Pro multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo e While listening to a source press STEREO F S SURR for stereo playback Press repeatedly to switch between e STEREO The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can still use the Midnight Loudness and Tone functions e F S SURR FOCUS See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this e F S SURR WIDE See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this Note gt Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural Surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer STEREO F S SURI e While listening to a source press STEREO F S SURR to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes e STEREO See Listening in stereo above for more on this e F S SURR FOCUS Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges e F S SURR WIDE Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode FOCUS position Recommend WIDE position Front left speaker Front left speaker Front right speaker Front right speaker Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source All unnecessary signal process
45. standby and the programmed multi operation is performed automatically Using System off SYSTEM OFF MULTI OPE S 1 Press MULTI OPE MULTI OP flashes in the display 2 Press SOURCEO The command sequence you programmed will run then all Pioneer components will switch off followed by this receiver 1 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording no DVD recorder power off codes are sent Controlling the rest of your system 12 Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands see Setting the remote to control other components on page 77 for more on this Use the input source buttons to select the component e The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button If you have two TVs assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button Button s Function Components TVO Press to switch the component Cable TV Satellite assigned to the TV CTRL TV TV DTV button on or off INPUT Switches the TV input Not Cable TV Satellite SELECT possible with all models TV TV DIV TV CH Selects channels Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV TV VOL Adjust the TV volume Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV SOURCE Switches the DTV on or off DTV standby and on TV TV lt lt Switches the DTV on or off DIV gt gt Press to get information on DTV
46. supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e f the product has been exposed to rain or water e fthe 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 Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ANTENNA ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT Fig A GROUND C
47. the LCD will display ERROR briefly and then display PRES KEY again If this happens keep pressing the teaching button as you vary the distance between the two remotes until the LCD display shows OK Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be learned from other remote controls The buttons available are shown below with the exception of the TV controls a combination of SHIFT and these buttons can also be learned SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER INPUT SOURC SELECT TV CONTROL wvoj INPUT Tvc voL JOO 0 Go AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DvD osr cH cH HOTO DISP Xx STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch EEN aan as S 6 To program additional signals for the current component repeat steps 4 and 5 To program signals for another component exit and repeat steps 1 through 5 ROGRAM CATEGORY GUIDE A Oral Note 7 Press and hold the RECEIVER button for a couple of seconds to exit and store the operation s Erasing one of the remote control button settings This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and restores the button to the factory default 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press SETUP The remote LCD display shows SETUP 2 Use t to select ERASE then press ENTER The LCD on the remote prompts you for the component corresponding to the button setting to be erased 3 Press the input source button corresponding to the c
48. the power cord from the AC outlet INPUT Front channel amplifier INPUT Center channel amplifier mono INPUT Powered Subwoofe INPUT Surround channe amplifier INPUT Surround back channel amplifie VSX 94TXH e You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre outs for a single speaker as well In this case plug the amplifier into the left L Single terminal only e The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Surround back speaker setting on page 39 e To hear sound only from the pre outs switch the speaker system to OFF or simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver e f you re not using a Subwoofer change the front speaker setting see Soeaker Setting on page 47 to large Other connections MULTI ZONE listening This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI ZONE connections An example MULTI ZONE setup is shown below but the number of MULTI ZONE connections and the way you choose to connect them depends on how you want to set up your system MULTI ZONE amp SOURCE TREC MONI R Sub zone ZONE 2 Main zone Sub zone ZONE 3 Different sources can be playing in three zones at the s
49. the rest of your system Chapter 12 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to one of the input source buttons such as DVD LD or CD using the component s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote However there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that you are using If you can t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control see Programming signals from other remote controls below Note e You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing RECEIVER o go back a step press RETURN e After one minute of inactivity the remote automatically exits the operation Selecting preset codes directly B8 v RECEIVER Go 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press SETUP The remote LCD display shows SETUP 2 Use f to select PRESET then press ENTER 3 Press the input source button for the component you want to control then press ENTER The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control for example DVD or TV Note 4 Use f to select the first letter of the brand name of your component then press ENTER This should be the manufacturer s name for example P for Pio
50. up and running in no time This receiver s enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as on screen control of your iPod XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility 1 With the cooperation of AIR Studios this receiver has been designated AIR Studios Monitor Reference ali Additional information cH Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the 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 t
51. use the Surround back B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room see Speaker B setup on page 57 e Front Bi Amp Select this setting if you re bi amping your front speakers see Bi amping your front speakers on page 57 e ZONE 2 Select to use the Surround back B speaker terminals for an independent system in another zone see MULTI ZONE listening on page 59 3 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the System Setup menu Manual MCACC setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you re more familiar with the system Before making these settings you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound WCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers Caution e The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume A Important e You will need to first specify the MCACC preset you want to adjust by pressing MCACC before pressing SETUP step 2 in Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 36 When Manual MCACC is selected while MCACC is set to OFF the selection screen for the MCACC memory appears Select a memory to adjust manually DVD LD 55 0dB 3 Manual MCACC Select MCACC memory MCACC OFF Vv pit MEMORY gt ENTER Next Cance
52. using the The Input Setup menu on page 67 are available ZONE3 a With the MULTI CH IN input sound is output only from the front L R channels Basic MULTI ZONE setup ZONE 2 1 Connect a separate amplifier to the MULTI ZONE amp SOURCE OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the MULTI ZONE amp SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks both on the rear of this receiver You should have a pair of soeakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration ZONE2 UPON ZONE2 L Sub zone Main zone Surround Back System MULTI ZONE setup ZONE 2 You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting on page 39 to use this setup Note that the sound in the sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling the main zone for example changing the input source or starting playback 1 You can t use sound controls Such as the tone controls or Midnight listening or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone You can however use the features available with your sub zone amplifier 08 Other connections En e Connect a TV monitor to the MULTI ZONE amp Using the MULTI ZONE controls SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks on the rear of this The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust receiver the sub zone volume and select sources See MULTI You should have a pair of speakers attached to the ZONE remote controls below surround back speaker terminals as shown below
53. 50ms MCACC M1 MEMORY 1 EQ Type lt BX IGva gt Stand Wave Multi Point NO 160ms START 4 Cancel Cancel Use the buttons to select the channel frequency and time setting Use the amp buttons to switch between them You can switch between your connected speakers excluding the subwoofer and display the measurements for the following frequencies 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz and 16kHz Select the setting from the following time periods in milliseconds 0 20ms 10 30ms 20 40ms 30 50ms 40 60ms 50 70ms and 60 80ms This setting will be applied to all channels during calibration When you re finished select START It will take about 2 to 4 minutes for the calibration to finish After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set you are given the option to check the settings on screen Full Band Phase Control The Full Band Phase Control feature calibrates the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers connected and corrects the phase distortion This receiver analyzes the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers by calibrating test signals output from the speakers with the supplied microphone therefore flattening the analyzed trequency phase characteristics during audio signal playback This correction minimizes group delay between the middle and low frequency ranges and improves the frequency phase characteristics across all ranges Furthermore the enhanced frequen
54. CC Data Check screen See Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 for more on this 3 Depending on the characteristics of your room sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm 5 inches will end up with different size settings You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 47 e The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position This setting should be accurate taking delay and room characteristics into account and generally does not need to be changed 4 Make sure that the TV s video input is set to this receiver for example if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected 5 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL page 31 gt 5 minute guide En 3 Press S DIRECT STREAM DIRECT to select AUTO SURROUND and start playback of the source If you re playing a Dolby Digital or DIS surround sound DVD disc you should hear surround sound If you are playing a stereo source you will only hear sound from the front left right speakers in the default listening mode e See also Listening to your system on page 28 for information on different ways of listening to sources 4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver Bette
55. CT F See Direct function on page 79 RENAME See Renaming input source names on page 79 ERASE See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page 78 RESET See Resetting the remote control presets on page 78 READ ID See Confirming preset codes on page 78 14 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver used to select the green commands above the number buttons ANALOG ATT etc Also use this button to set up Surround sound page 8 page 36 With SHIFT this selects the MULTI ZONE control page 59 shown in the display as RCV Z2 RCV Z3 15 VOL Use to set the listening volume 16 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted adjusting the volume also restores the sound 17 Receiver controls SIGNAL SEL Use to select an input signal page 31 SBch Use to select the surround virtual back channel mode page 32 STEREO F S SURR Switches between the stereo playback mode page 30 and the Front Stage Surround Advance mode page 30 THX Press to select a Home THX listening mode page 29 STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various D0 Pro Logic IIx and Neo 6 options page 28 ADV SURR Use to switch between the various surround modes page 29 18 PHASE Press to switch on off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control page 10 MCACC Press to switch between MCACC presets page 31 S DIRECT Press to s
56. Control see About HDMI on page 56 RECEIVER e Press RECEIVER and then press GENRE while the source assigned to a genre is being played back The most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the source being played back is automatically selected Note Stereo sources SBch Standard THX DO Pro Logic Il x 1 e This feature is available only when the source being played back is assigned to a genre When the source has no genre assigned to NO GENRE appears showing that this feature is not available e Make sure that HDMI Control is set to ON When OFF is selected CANNOT SELECT appears showing that this feature is not available see About HDMI on page 56 Advanced surround En En Using the tuner Chapter 6 Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic search and manual step tuning functions If you already know the frequency of the station you want see Tuning directly to a station below Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later see Saving station presets on page 35 for more on how to do this 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner 2 Use the BAND button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM 3 Tune to a station There are three ways to do this Automatic tuning To search for stations in the curr
57. DMI 3 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 4 VSX 94TXH HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 94TXH XM SIRIUS CD COAX 2 CD R TAPE OPT 4 MD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH IN iPod a With HDMI Control set to ON assignments cannot be made see HDM Contro on page 65 The Other Setup menu The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver RECEIVER 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV Use the RECEIVER button to switch on 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press the SETUP button An on screen display OSD appears on your TV Use the t buttons and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu 3 Select Other Setup then press ENTER DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB 8 Other Setup b ZONE Audio Setup c SR Setup d HDMI Control Setup e OSD Adjustment 1 Auto MCACC 2 Surr Back System 3 Manual MCACC 4 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL 5 Data Management 6 Manual SP Setup 7 Input Setup 8 Other Setup Exit Return 4 Select the setting you want to adjust If you are doing this for the first time you may want to adjust these settings in order Multi Ch In Setup Specifies the optional settings for a multi channel input ZONE Audio Setup Specify your volume setting for a MULTI ZONE setup see ZONE Audio Setup below SR Setup Specify how you w
58. DTV programs lt lt lt Use to choose the BLUE DIV commands on a DIV menu P Use to choose the YELLOW DIV commands on a DIV menu HI Use to choose the RED DTV commands on a DTV menu E Use to choose the GREEN DTV commands on a DTV menu AUDIO Use to switch DTV audio tracks DTV SUBTITLE Use to return to the previously Cable TV Satellite SHIFT selected channel TV TV DTV DISP GUIDE Use as the GUIDE button for Cable TV Satellite navigating TV TV DIV DISP Use to display the channel Cable TV TV DTV information RETURN Use to select RETURN or EXIT DIV Number Use to select a specific TV Cable TV Satellite buttons channel TV TV DTV 10 button Use to add a decimal pointwhen DIV selecting a specific TV channel ENTER Use to enter a channel Cable TV Satellite DISC TV TV DTV MENU Select different menus from the DTV DTV functions Select the menu screen Cable TV Satellite TV TV t e Press to select or adjust and Cable TV Satellite amp ENTER navigate items on the menu TV TV DIV screen Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands see Setting the remote to control other components on page 77 for more on this Use the input source buttons to select the component Button s Function Components SOURCEO Press to switch the component CD MD CD R between standby and on DVD LD BD DVR player VCR
59. E gt Microphone J YES Speaker YES NO E g lt gt Cancel Cancel 10 Next The configuration shown on screen should reflect the actual speakers you have If you see an error message ERR in the right side column or the speaker configuration displayed isn t correct there may be a problem with the speaker connection If selecting RETRY doesn t work turn off the power and check the speaker connections If there doesn t seem to be a problem you can simply use to select the speaker and to change the setting and number for surround back and continue 6 Make sure OK is selected then press ENTER A progress report is displayed on screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for Channel Level Speaker Distance Standing Wave Acoustic Cal EQ and Full Band Phase Control Again try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening It may take 3 to 7 minutes 7 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished Press RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu starting on page 36 Note Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not opt
60. E amp SOURCE ON i OFF button on the front panel to switch off all output to a the sub zone s MULTI ZONE remote controls The following table shows the possible MULTI ZONE remote controls Button What it does SHIFT Selects the sub zone you want to control shown RECEIVER inthe display as RCV Z2 ZONE2 or RCV Z3 ZONES sub zone 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the __________ MULTI ZONE amp SOURCE IR OUT jack on the rear of this INPUT Use to select the input source in the currently receiver to link it to the IR receiver SELECT selected sub zone Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for Input Use to select the input source directly this may the type of cable necessary for the connection source not work for some functions in the currently e f you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR buttons selected sub zone receiver see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit s sensor on page 82 to connect to the VOL Uset tthe listeni in th tl r ee CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack selected sub zone ZONE2 only Connecting an IR receiver Switching components on and off using If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or the 12 volt trigger shelving unit or you wish to use the sub zone remote You can connect components in your system such as a control in another zone you can use an optional IR screen or projector to this receiver so that th
61. E an aa Woofer Group Delay Characteristics Ms With the phase distortion corrected the frequency phase characteristics are improved across all ranges Sound with live dynamics Sound of musical instruments with superb reality Sound so accurately reproduced that you can even hear the lip movement of the singer Speech heard with no loss of clarity Surround sound with excellent integration PHASE Press PHASE PHASE CONTROL to select FULLBAND PHASE Both the Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control functions are switched on The FULL BAND PHASE CTRL indicator lights on the front panel display 1 To calibrate and analyze the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers follow the procedures in Auto MCACC see Automatically setting up for surround sound WCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 or FULL BAND PHASE CTRL in the System Setup see Full Band Phase Control on page 44 Select ALL when you perform the Auto MCACC setup with CUSTOM Upon calibration of the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers the FULL BAND PHASE CTRL feature is automatically switched on Note that FULLBAND PHASE cannot be selected unless the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers are calibrated 2 The original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the targeted characteristics after correction can be displayed graphically in the OSD see Ful
62. ESEI 24 45 badatantaneaaeews Ji CHCOSING the MpUTSIONAl rrtreriorerersiitiiirri 3l Using surround back channel processing 32 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode a2 Using the genre synchronizing function 5 33 06 Using the tuner LISTENING to Merad si ean oo neue ke ie Ree ww bs 34 Improving FM stereo SOUNd eee 34 Uema Neuri LiKe 56452 ae Rae een band eso dki 34 Tuning directly to a station cee eee 34 Saving station PresetS ccc ee Sie Naming station presets 00 eee oD Listening to station preSetS cee Sle 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the SYSTEM SCUUD MENU ence ace tides barat ata dead ds 36 Automatic MCACC EXPE s 4240 50 ires be cadew as 36 Surround back speaker setting 0 cee eee 39 Mantel MCACG SGU iocads es Pode O48 A SOA RDS 39 Fine Channel Level i cs b04h ae e o4 oe dhe de ee os 40 Fine Speaker DISTANCE ec cca uctiaes weed Kea bers 41 Sndo NNE 6c ctsteane ced ne ne p aE 41 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 05 42 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professionale errcriasa 42 PUI Band Phase Controliksi reriiiririsre rire avsi 44 Data Managemen cirai sees viewed d iiki 45 Manual speaker setup ouuu aaaa ee 47 apenre Sen 5 4 wegen eae an boas ke RERET 41 Channel LEVEN so ta odurmardad det dead ed dade Dn bo do 48 Speaker Distance occ ded pad as de wed daw ead 48 Pa a shih ep ns Foc co se cents Search EE 49 THA AUTIO OCW antics at
63. ETER Use to access the Audio options page 71 12 VIDEO PARAMETER Use to access the Video options page 72 13 TUNER EDIT Use with to memorize and name stations for recall page 35 14 BAND Switches between AM and FM radio bands page 34 15 MULTI ZONE amp SOURCE REC SEL controls If you ve made MULTI ZONE connections see MULTI ZONE listening on page 59 use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone see Using the MULTI ZONE controls on page 60 You will also need to use the REC SEL controls when recording a source see Making an audio or a video recording on page 73 16 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select an input signal page 31 17 SBch PROCESSING Selects the surround back channel mode page 32 or virtual surround back mode page 32 18 STEREO F S SURR Switches between the stereo playback mode page 30 and the Front Stage Surround Advance mode page 30 19 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones When the headphones are connected there is no sound output from the speakers 20 SETUP Press to access the System Setup menu see page 36 21 f TUNE ST ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Surround sound system see page 36 Use the TUNE buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST to find preset stations page 35 22 RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen 23 USB interface VSX 947XH only Connect a USB audio device for playback See t
64. LAMP SERVICE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for future reference Contents 01 Before you start Checking what s In the DOX lt 44444 402844 042 49 4264 Ventu Oses endows tasted ke 4 47 E E E EEE Installing the receiver ouaaa aaae Loading the batteries ouaaa aaa a 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater ce Listening to Surround Sound oieri issrireirirr rar Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control 00 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup PY Ca SOU CO rean aniar eai Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control iss 4424 riire Gower ees Using Phase COnUOlaiwis se oo cud eee Geen ee ta Using Full Band Phasa Control v0 sic cae ease aes 03 Connecting your equipment Peel Oeel g4h0 efe49 08 eo de phe ones dead an eee When making cable connections 000 00s About the video converter ieee ee Connecting your TV and DVD player 05 Connecting your Blu ray disc player cc eee Connecting
65. MCACC output Advanced MCACC output using yourPC 09 HDMI Control Making the HDMI Control connections Setting the HOM OGNONS 21 240 incavdseuda danas Setting the HDMI Control mode Before USING SYNCNKONIZATION ice caw dere dawn ds Synchronized amp mode Synchronized amp mode operations 005 Canceling synchronized amp mode About HDMI Control 10 Other Settings The Input Setup MENU is os eee bacwed teen eewakat Input function default and possible settings The Other Setup menu M ltiChannel MOUT SOU i e4 i4 ate dowd wane A ZONE Audio Setup SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displayS OSD FOOSE sui w ouaws os ee teat eee seas 11 Using other functions Setting the Audio Options gi 5 ead ee en Fata are ee Setting the Video options Making an audio or a video recording 05 Playing a different source when recording Reducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timer Dimming the display cis sauce head Gud awww eee ee es Switching the speaker impedance eee eee Checking your system settings cece eee ees Resetting the system Default system SettINgS cs rrr ee 12 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directly 00 eee Programming signals from other remote controls Erasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetS Confirming p
66. OFF is selected all MCACC preset memories become deactivated b When EQ OFF is selected the MCACC indicator does not light even when a MCACC preset memory is selected c Ihe adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON d The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD e You shouldn t have any problems using this with most SACD discs but if the sound distorts it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB f This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio video synchronizing capability lip sync for HDMI If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable set A DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually For more details about the lip sync feature of your display contact the manufacturer directly g Only when listening to 2 channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode h Only when listening to 2 channel sources in Neo 6 Music mode Setting the Video options There are anumber of additional picture settings you can make using the Video Parameter menu The defaults if not stated are listed in bold A Important e Note that if a setting doesn t appear in the Video Parameter menu it is unavailable due to the current source setting and status of the receiver 1 Press V PARAMETER VIDEO PARAMETER 2 Use f to select the setting you want to adjust
67. PHASE CTRL The original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the targeted characteristics can be displayed graphically see Ful Band Phase Control on page 44 for more on this Press ENTER after you have finished checking each screen When you re finished select RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup Surround back speaker setting e Default setting Normal default There are several ways you can use the surround back speaker channels with this system In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the surround back speakers they can be used for bi amping the front speakers or as an independent speaker system in another room 1 Select Surr Back System from the System Setup menu See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you re not already at this screen DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD dB p 2 Surr Back System 1 Auto MCACC lt Normal default gt 3 Manual MCACC 4 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL Front Normal E aa Center Normal 5 Data Management Normal Te T 6 Manual SP Setup Normal 7 Input Setup a g 8 Other Setup Finish 2 Select the surround back speaker setting e Normal default Select for normal home theater use with surround back speakers in your main speaker system A setup Note e Speaker B Select to
68. Pioneer sound vision soul Operating Instructions VSX Q Lh ELITE AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX Q 2 TXH CAUTION JO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT D2 4 4 1_EF WARNING O PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE D1 4 2 1_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Product Name AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number VSX 94TXH VSX 92TXH Responsible Party Name PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC Address 1925 E DOMINGUEZ ST LONG BEACH CA 90801 1760 U S A Phone 1 800 421 1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY D1
69. T EDIT tuner controls are explained on page 34 and page 35 Press RECEIVER first to access the following controls A PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options page 71 V PARAMETER Use to access the Video options page 72 SETUP Use to access the System Setup menu page 30 RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV 6 f TUNE ST ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system see page 36 and the Audio or Video options page 71 or 72 Also used to control DVD menus options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player Use the TUNE buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST to find preset stations page 35 Controls and displays CH 7 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL input source button If you have two IVs assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button see page 77 for more on this TV Use to turn on off the power of the TV TV VOL Use to adjust the volume on your TV INPUT SELECT Use to select the TV input signal TV CH Use to select channels 8 Component control buttons The main buttons gt W etc are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input source button
70. URN 4 Tip e You can select channels directly by pressing D ACCESS then the three digit channel number e You can press DISP to change XM Radio information in the front panel display e The currently selected channel is automatically chosen without pressing ENTER after five seconds Using XM HD Surround XM HD Surround uses Neural Surround technology to achieve optimal Surround sound trom XM radio e While listening to XM Radio press S DIRECT for XM HD Surround listening See About Neural Surround on page 92 for more on this XM HD Surround can be selected also with the STANDARD button Saving channel presets This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 stations each 1 Select the channel you want to memorize See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above 2 Press T EDIT The display shows a blinking memory class 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press to select the channel preset you want You can also use the number buttons to select a preset e The default for all presets is XM001 1 You can t use the iPod XM and SIRIUS Radio functions simultaneously when using the MULTI ZONE feature page 59 2 You can check the strength of reception in Using the XM Menu page 53 3 It s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs You can however use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer
71. V e While listening to a source press MCACC MCACC POSITION Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets or to switch calibration off See Data Management on page 45 to check and manage your current settings 3 Note Choosing the input signal You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the receiver to select between input signals SIGNAL SEL e Press SIGNAL SEL SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component Each press cycles through the options as follows e AUTO This is the default setting The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG e ANALOG Selects an analog signal e DIGITAL Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal e HDMI Selects an HDMI signal e PCM Only PCM signals are output The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order HDMI DIGITAL When set to DIGITAL or AUTO DO DIGITAL lights with Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus decoding DO HD lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding DTS lights with DTS or DTS HD decoding and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being decoded 1 There are cases where a brief noise is heard before playback of sources other than PCM Please select AUTO SURROUND or DIRECT if this is a problem 2 Different presets might also have separate calibration settings for the same listening position de
72. X Audio Setting EVH CAUTION Loud test tones will be output ENTER Next Return Return Note 2 Select a setup option e MANUAL Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels e AUTO Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically 3 Confirm your selected setup option The test tones will start after you press ENTER DVD LD 20 0dB 6b Channel Level Please Wait 4 Return 4 Adjust the level of each channel using the buttons If you selected MANUAL use f to switch speakers The AUTO setup will output test tones in the order shown on screen DVD LD 0 0dB 6b Channel Level MCACC M1 MEMORY 1 L lt MFEPsR 0 0dB C 0 0dB SBR 0 0dB R 0 0dB SBL 0 0dB SL 0 0dB SW 0 0dB Finish Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted 5 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu amp tip e The channel level can be changed at any time Press RECEIVER then press CH LEVEL on the remote control and then use to adjust the level Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective Surround sound 1 If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass it may se
73. a program relative to its peak level also known as Dialnorm in order to achieve uniform playback level Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Surround EX the EX stands for EXtended is an extension of Dolby Digital encoding whereby a surround back channel is matrixed into the surround left right channels for 6 1 channel playback This allows for compatibility with Dolby Digital 5 1 channel decoding as well as for decoding using Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Pro Logic decoding system Using the innovative steering logic circuit this system extracts surround sound from sources as follows e Dolby Pro Logic 4 1 channel sound mono surround from any stereo source e Dolby Pro Logic Il 5 1 channel sound stereo Surround from any stereo source e Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6 1 or 7 1 channel sound stereo Surround and surround back from two channel or 5 1 and 6 1 channel sources With two channel sources the 1 subwoofer channel Is generated by bass management in the receiver Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds Surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced surround listening with greater sound detail Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is the next generation audio technology for all high definition programming and media
74. a programmed button you re not using to free up more memory note that some signals may take more memory than others 3 Note that the number key decimal button 10 D ACCESS may not be learned with some components Controlling the rest of your system 3 Press the button of the component for which you want to check the preset code then press ENTER The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds Renaming input source names You can customize the names that appear on the remote LCD when you select an input source for example you could change the name of DVR 1 to HDD DVR 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press SETUP The remote LCD display shows SETUP 2 Use t to select RENAME then press ENTER The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the input Source you want to rename 3 Press the input source button you want to rename then press ENTER 4 Use f to select NAME EDT then press ENTER To reset the button to its original default name select NAME RST above 5 Edit the name of the input source in the remote control LCD pressing ENTER when you re finished Use B to change the character and to move forward back a position The name can be up to eight characters the possible characters are listed below ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789 space Direct function e Default setting ON You can use the direct function feature to control one
75. a satellite cable receiver or other SETHOD DOX ject ack ate gedeh a6 ad aos r dew wa oe Connecting a DVD HDD recorder VCR and other VIGGO SOUICES e ere bs badd HAG O4 Mad eae egei Using the component video jacks 0 eee Connecting digital atdi SOUICES ii iaiviveeneas About the WMAQ Pro decoder 0 e ee ees Connecting analog audio SOUICES 0 ee ee Connecting a component to the front panel inputs Installing your Speaker SYSTEM ee Connecting the speakerS oie ee ees Placing the speakerS 0 ees THX speaker system SETUP es Connecting antennas cee FIN VOC OEIC ance eee wie Ernie ices tha yet ws Ge ae PIM WITS aN NN dee drs irani Er RE E ERER Connecting external antennaS ccc eee eee Plugging inthe receiver ce PS OT store toe eos Ho Gee ees one T E 04 Controls and displays FO N 4 avaace aes 9 er erer deh edad eae aweens Operating range of remote control unit SOA ENET EEEN STOTE TEETE E ee are 4 ROMOLI CONO a cege date awa eet aroi e eetet ed 05 Listening to your system AWO PIDA R enrere reee Tee cree eee we ee eer 28 Listening in Surround SOUNd cee 28 Standard SUMOUNG SOUNA 2404004 a4 0459024 8 28 Using the Home THX mMode S 0 eee 29 Using the Advanced surround effects 0 29 Listening I StCleOs nas baw aw eee tee etewtd duadds bs 30 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 05 30 Usmg orean DCCL vs 3 2tcaee0eeetekraeeagdead 30 Selecting MCACG PI
76. ack DTS ES DIS ES the ES stands for Extended Surround is a decoder that is capable of decoding both DTS ES Discrete 6 1 and DTS ES Matrix 6 1 encoded sources DTS ES Discrete 6 1 gives true 6 1 channel sound with a completely separate discrete Surround back channel DTS ES Matrix 6 1 has a surround back channel matrixed into the surround left right channels Both sources are also compatible with a conventional DTS 5 1 channel decoder DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 can generate 6 1 channel surround sound from any matrixed stereo source such as video or TV and from 5 1 channel sources It uses both the channel information already encoded into the source as well as its own processing to determine channel localization with two channel sources the 1 subwoofer channel is generated by bass management in the receiver Two modes Cinema and Music are available using DIS Neo 6 with two channel SOUICES DTS 96 24 DTS 96 24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz 24 bit audio using a DIS 96 24 decoder This format is also fully backward compatible with all existing decoders This means that DVD players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5 1 channel decoder DTS EXPRESS DIS EXPRESS is a low bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 5 1 channels with fixed data transfer rates This format is incorporated with sub audio on HD DVD and secondary audio on Blu ray Disc whi
77. ack to the Data Check menu repeating steps 2 and 3 to check other settings 5 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Data Management setup menu Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that you re using you may want to rename them for easier identification 1 Select Memory Rename from the Data Management setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB MCACC Position Rename a MCACC Data Check M1 TERA c MCACC Memory Copy M2 d MCACC Memory Clear M3 e Output PC M4 M5 M6 MEMORY 6 Return Finish 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to rename then select an appropriate preset name Use f to select the preset then to select a preset name 3 Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary then press RETURN when you re finished You will return to the Data Management setup menu Note Copying MCACC preset data If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ see Manual MCACT setup above we recommend copying your current settings to an unused MCACC preset Instead of just a flat EQ curve this will give you a reference point from which to start 1 Select MCACC Memory Copy from the Data Management setup menu D 55 0dB DV 55 0dB VD LD D LD 5 Data Management 5c MCACC Memory Cop a MCACC Data Check b Memory Rename From c MCACC Memory Cop c Copy lt LARP ELE gt M1 MEMORY 1 d MCACC Memory Clear To e Out
78. al discs in the next generation When coupled with high definition video Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience with stunning sound and high definition picture It supports bit rates of up to 18 Mbps and records up to 8 full range channels individually with 24 bit 96 kHz audio It also features extensive metadata including dialogue normalization and dynamic range control Supported by High Definition Media Interface HDMI a single cable digital connection is possible for high definition audio and video HD DVD and Blu ray Disc standards currently limit their maximum number of audio channels to eight whereas Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD support more than eight audio channels Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Additional information DTS The DTS technologies are explained below See www dtstech com for more detailed information S dits up Master Audio DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is a 5 1 channel audio coding system from DTS Inc now widely used for DVD Video DVD Audio 5 1 music discs digital broadcasts and video games It can deliver up to six discrete audio channels comprising five full range channels including an LFE channel Higher sound quality is achieved through the use of a low compression rate and high rates of transmittance during playb
79. ame time or depending on your needs the same source can also be used however if iPod HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 941XH only XM or SIRIUS Radio is selected in the main zone it cannot also be selected in the sub zone he main and sub zones have independent power the main zone power can be off while one or both of the sub zones is on and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls However you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 69 Making MULTI ZONE connections It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary ZONE 2 sub zone and a separate amplifier and speakers for your secondary ZONE 3 sub zone You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the Surround Back System setup see below for your primary sub zone There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system Choose whichever works best for you Note MULTI ZONE listening options The following table shows what you can listen to in each sub zone Sub Zone ZONE2 Input sources available iPod XM or SIRIUS Radio the built in tuner and other analog audio sources With video sources only composite video is possible Please note that the XM SIRIUS Radio function is not available for sub zone ZONE2 listening when using the MULTI ZONE feature with the VSX 92TXH Only digital audio sources the input source must already be assigned
80. and DTS decoding including Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS 96 24 DTS ES Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS EXPRESS and DTS HD Master Audio Dolby Digital and DIS decoding brings theater sound right into your home with up to six channels of surround sound including a special LFE Low Frequency Effects channel for deep realistic sound effects The built in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DIS Neo 6 decoders not only provide full Surround sound decoding for Dolby Surround sources but will also generate convincing Surround sound for any stereo source Also with the addition of a surround back speaker you can take advantage of the built in Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES decoders for six channel surround sound Furthermore Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD which are designed for the next generation high definition media such as Blu ray Disc and HD DVD support up to 7 1 channels and 8 channels respectively DTS EXPRESS is a low bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 5 1 channels with fixed data transfer rates ranging from 24 kbps to 256 kbps this encoding is available only when signals are delivered to this receiver as primary audio DTS HD Master Audio delivers audio signals to listeners without any loss of data with its high transfer rates e Phase Control The Phase Control feature corrects the phase distortion as well as group delay for LFE Low Frequency Effects audio signals during multichannel playback e Fu
81. and cable receivers and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so called set top boxes VSX 941TXH 1 Connect the audio video outputs on the set top box to the TV SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs Connect using a stereo RCA phono jack cable and a video or S video cable 2 Connect an optical type digital audio output from your set top box to the OPTICAL IN 1 TV SAT input Use an optical cable for the connection Note 1 If your Blu ray disc player only has an coaxial digital output you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using an coaxial cable When you set up the receiver you ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to see The System Setup menu on page 36 2 See The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the S VIDEO 2 input to the TV SAT input function if you make this connection 3 If your set top box only has a coaxial digital output you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable When you set up the receiver you ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set top box to see The Input Setup menu on page 67 4 If your satellite cable receiver doesn t have a digital audio output you can skip this step gt Connecting your equipment En Connecting a DVD HDD recorder VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio video inputs and outputs suitabl
82. ant to control your Pioneer plasma display see SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays below HDMI Control Setup Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting HDMI Control see Setting the HDMI Control mode on page 66 e OSD Adjustment Adjust the position of the on screen display on your TV see OSD Adjustment below 5 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen Other Settings Multi Channel Input Setup You can adjust the level of the subwoofer for a multi channel input Also when the multi channel input is selected as an input source you can display the video images of other input sources In the Multi Channel Input Setup you can assign a video input to the multi channel input 1 Select Multi Ch In Setup from the Other Setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB 8 Other Setup a Multi Ch In Setup b ZONE Audio Setup c SR Setup d HDMI Control Setup e OSD Adjustment Return 2 Select the SW Input Gain setting you want e OdB Outputs sound of the subwoofer at the level originally recorded on the source e 10dB Outputs sound of the subwoofer at the level increased by 10 dB DVD LD 55 0dB 8a Multi Ch In Setup SW Input Gain Odb Video Input DVD Finish 3 Select the Video Input setting you want When the multi channel input is selected as an input source you can display the video images of o
83. appears to be downmixed to 2 on page 56 channels during playback Noise is output when scanning a This is not a malfunction of the receiver The scan function of your player alters the digital information DTS CD making it unreadable resulting in noise being output Lower the volume when scanning When playing a DTS format LD Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on page 31 there is audible noise on the soundtrack Additional information Symptom Remedy Can t record audio e You can only make a digital recording from a digital source and an analog recording from an analog source e For digital sources make sure that what you re recording isn t copy protected e Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks see Connecting analog audio sources on page 18 Recorded audio is different from The RECOUT source is set to an input source other than the source you re listening to Select RECOUT the current source or inaudible SOURCE to record the current input source see Playing a different source when recording on page 73 Subwoofer output is very low e To route more signal to the subwoofer set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL see Speaker Setting on page 47 Everything seems to be set up e The speakers may be out of phase Check that the positive negative speaker terminals on the receiver are correctly but the playba
84. as earthquakes Connecting your equipment 03 The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation The first diagram fig A shows orientation with one surround back speaker or none connected The second fig B shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected 90 to 120 S N S N 7 7 d d 7 N Zz X SG aS CFs st Sat SBR eR fig A fig B e f you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position see below THX speaker system setup If you have a complete THX speaker system follow the diagram below to place your speakers Note that the surround speakers indicates bi polar radiating speakers should output at an angle parallel to the listener e f you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance trom your listening position for the following THX modes THX Select2 CINEMA THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE See also JHX Audio Setting on page 49 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes page 29 Note 1 Do not use any antennas other than the supplied AM loop antenna Connecting antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio If you find that reception quality is poor an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality se
85. by Digital EX Creates surround back channel sound for 5 1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6 1 channel sources like Dolby Digital Surround EX e DTS ES Allows you to hear 6 1 channel playback with DTS ES encoded sources e DTS Neo 6 Allows you to hear 6 1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources Using the Home THX modes THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd for cinema and home theater sound Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing see Using surround back channel processing on page 32 for more on this e Press THX HOME THX to select a listening mode With two channel sources press THX HOME THX repeatedly to select a matrix decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode see Listening in surround sound above for an explanation of each process OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX e DO PRO LOGIC THX e Neo 6 CINEMA THX e THX GAMES MODE Note With multichannel sources press THX HOME THX repeatedly to select from e THX CINEMA Gives you cinema quality sound from your home theatre system using all the speakers in your setup OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX Especially suited to movie sources this allows you to hear 7 1 channel playback with 5 1 channel sources e THX Surround EX Allows you to hear 6 1
86. came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers e Other connections on page 50 provides greater detail on alternate speaker setups such as using speaker system B page 57 bi amping page 57 and bi wiring page 58 If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer if your subwoofer has one or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer Placing the speakers Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system e The subwoofer can be placed on the floor Ideally the other speakers should be at about ear level when you re listening to them Putting the speakers on the floor except the subwoofer or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended e For the best stereo effect place the front speakers 2mto3m 6ft to 9 ft apart at equal distance from the TV When placing speakers near the TV we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture move the speakers farther away from the TV If you re using a center speaker place the front speakers at a wider angle If not place them at a narrower angle Place the ce
87. can be displayed in 3 dimension on your PC 2 e The subwoofer is excluded from correction The super tweeter in the super high frequency range is excluded from correction Also speakers theoretically unaffected by group delay full range speakers for instance are excluded from correction Because calibration involves the spatial characteristics you may not get the same results after you perform calibration again depending on your audiovisual environment and your speaker system 3 This can be done in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 or Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 either of which you should have already completed gt The System Setup menu En 1 Select MCACC Data Check from the Data Management setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB 5 Data Management 5a MCACC Data Check 2 Channel Level 3 Speaker Distance 4 Standing Wave 5 Acoustic Cal EQ 6 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL a MCA Data Check b Memory Rename c MCACC Memory Copy d MCACC Memory Clear e Output PC Return ENTER Next Return 2 Select the setting you want to check e t is useful to do this while a source is playing so you can compare the different settings 3 Select the MCACC preset that you want to check Use the buttons if necessary to switch speakers settings DVD LD 55 MCACC lt i gt 63Hz 0 Ch SBL 125Hz 5 4 Press RETURN to go b
88. cel ENTER Next Return ENTER Start Return e Custom Menu The default is ALL recommended but you can limit the system calibration to only one When you re finished settings the options press setting to save time if you want The available RETURN to go back to the Auto MCACC main setup options are ALL Keep SP SYSTEM Speaker Setting Channel Level Speaker Distance and EQ Pro amp S Wave Note 1 Except in cases where you are only adjusting one parameter i e channel level from the CUSTOM setup screen step 2 2 Ifyou are planning on bi amping your front speakers or setting up a separate speaker system in another room read through Surround back speaker setting on page 39 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 3 3 The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions Simply choose an unused preset for now you can rename it later in Data Management on page 45 4 Note that correction curves are saved only when set to SYMMETRY Select CUSTOM to save other correction curves Such as ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN 5 Select DEMO and then press ENTER to activate the demo mode of Auto MCACC In the demo mode no settings are saved and no errors occur When the speakers are connected to this receiver the test tone is output repeatedly Press RETURN to cancel the test tone 6 The EQ Pro amp S Wave measurement is also taken when ALL
89. ch it on followed by your DVD player your subwoofer and the TV Plug the power cable into the AC outlet and switch on the receiver Make sure you ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver Check the manual that came with the TV if you don t know how to do this e Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level 4 Use the on screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system See Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control below for more on this 5 Play a DVD and adjust the volume to your liking Make sure that DVD LD is showing in the receiver s display indicating that the DVD input is selected If it isn t press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input In addition to the basic playback explained in Playing a source on page 9 there are several other sound options you can select See Listening to your system on page 28 for more on this See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 36 for more setup options 1 After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet a 15 second HDMI initialization process begins You cannot carry out any operations during this process The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking When you set the HDMI Control mode to OFF you can skip this process For details about the HDMI Control feature see HDM Control on page 65
90. ck sound matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers see Connecting the speakers on page 19 is odd The PHASE CONTROL feature e f applicable check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off or the lowpass cutoff is set to doesn t seem to have an audible the highest frequency setting If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer set it to 0 or depending on effect the subwoofer the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound e Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers see Speaker Distance on page 48 Noise or hum can be heard even Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not when there is no sound being causing interference input There seems to be atime lag e See Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 to set up between the speakers and the your system again using MCACC this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output output of the subwoofer Can t use the SR features e Make sure that HDMI Control is set to OFF see Setting the HDMI Control mode on page 66 The maximum volume available This is not a malfunction If the levels in Channel Level on page 48 have been adjusted the maximum shown in the front panel display volume will change accordingly is lower than the 12dB maximum No sound is
91. control of other components see Controlling the rest of your system on page 77 4 Number buttons and other receiver component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency page 34 or the tracks on a CD DVD etc DISC ENTER can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV and also to select a disc in a multi CD player Press RECEIVER first to access SLEEP Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep page 74 DIMMER Dims or brightens the display page 74 ANALOG ATT Attenuates lowers the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion page 74 SR Switches the SR mode on off page 63 GENRE Automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the genre of the source currently being played back this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver via HDMI page 33 CH LEVEL Press repeatedly to select a channel then use to adjust the level page 48 Press TUNER first to access D ACCESS After pressing you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons page 34 CLASS Switches between the three banks classes of radio station presets page 35 5 Tuner component control buttons SETUP These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button DVD DVR1 TV etc The BAND and
92. cted OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX THX Select2 CINEMA THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are not available With 2 channel input signals however OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX can be selected e You can t use the THX modes when headphones are connected 4 e Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup For more on this refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 32 e If you press ADV SURR when the headphones are connected the PHONES SURR mode will automatically be selected 5 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources e SPORTS Suitable for sports programs e CLASSICAL Gives a large concert hall type sound e ROCK POP Creates a live concert sound for rock and or pop music e UNPLUGGED Suitable for acoustic music sources e EXT STEREO Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source using all of your speakers e PHONES SURR When listening through headphones you can still get the effect of overall surround Tip e When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 1 Listening in stereo When you select STEREO you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers and possibly your Subwoofer depending on your
93. cy phase characteristics between channels ensure better surround sound integration for multichannel sources For details see Using Full Band Phase Contro on page 11 This section describes how to calibrate the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers only Once you have performed calibration with Auto MCACC set as a default setting or with CUSTOM set to ALL the Full Band Phase Control calibration is already done In this case the previous settings are overwritten if you perform calibration again as described here 1 The calibration corresponding to the currently selected MCACC preset will be used when EQ ON is selected To use another MCACC preset exit the System Setup menu and press MCACC to select it before pressing SETUP The System Setup menu 1 Select FULL BAND PHASE CTRL from the System Setup menu See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you re not already at this screen DVD LD DVD LD 55 0dB 4 FULL BAND PASE CTRL b Group Delay View 1 Auto MCACC 2 Surr Back System 3 Manual MCACC 5 Data Management 6 Manual SP Setup 7 Input Setup 8 Other Setup ENTER Next Return 2 Select an option and press ENTER e Measurement Calibrates and corrects the frequency phase characteristics of each speaker e Group Delay View The original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the targeted characteristics can be displayed graphically 3 If you
94. decibels on the vertical axis and time in milliseconds on the horizontal axis A straight line indicates a flat response room no reverb whereas a sloping line indicates the presence of reverberation when outputting test tones The sloping line will eventually flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes this usually takes about 100 ms or So 1 When EQ Adjust is selected for a MCACC preset memory where EQ is set to OFF in the Audio parameter EQ ON is automatically selected 2 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on screen or using a computer with software available from Pioneer see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 63 for more on this The System Setup menu By analyzing the graph you should be able to see how your room is responding to certain frequencies Differences in channel level and speaker distance are taken into account automatically Compensation is provided for comparison purposes and the frequency measurements can be examined both with and without the equalization performed by this receiver Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional according to your room characteristics Using the manual setup you can set the time period at which the frequency response is analyzed pinpointing the time that is best for system calibration with your particular room characteristics The graph below shows the difference between
95. default and possible settings below In this case you need to tell the receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote control correspond to the components you ve connected RECEIVER RECEIVER 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV Use the RECEIVER button to switch on 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press the SETUP button An on screen display OSD appears on your TV Use the t buttons and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu 3 Select Input Setup from the System Setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 1 Auto MCACC Input 2 Surr Back System Digital In 3 Manual MCACC HDMI Input 4 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL Component In Comp 3 5 Data Management S Video In Input 1 6 Manual SP Setu 8 Other Setup v Next Finish Note 4 Select the input function that you want to set up The default names correspond with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel such as DVD LD or VIDEO GAME 1 which in turn correspond with the names on the remote control DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 Input lt DD gt 4 Back Digital In COAX 1 DVD LD HDMI Input Input 1 Input Name Component In Comp 3 12V Trigger1 12V Trigger2 PDP In SR S Video In Input 1 v Next Finish ENTER Next Finish 5 Select the input s to which you ve connected y
96. e Connecting external antennas below VSX 94TXH AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration e Bend the stand in the direction indicated fig A e Clip the loop into the stand fig B e ts possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall fig Before fixing make sure that the reception is satisfactory 2 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires 3 Press the AM LOOP antenna terminal tabs to open and insert one wire into each terminal 4 Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires 5 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and point in the direction giving the best reception Avoid placing near computers television sets or other electrical appliances and do not let it come into contact with metal objects En Connecting your equipment FM wire antenna e Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Q in the same way as the AM antenna For best results extend the FM antenna fully and Tix to a wall or door frame Don t drape loosely or leave coiled up Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Q 75 Q coaxial cable E om FM UNBAL 75 _ _ AM LOOP To improve AM reception connect a 5m to 6m 15 ft to 18 ft length of vinyl coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally
97. e High to the Low terminals These must be removed when you are bi amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier See your speaker manual for more information e If your speakers have a removable crossover network make sure you do not remove it for bi amping Doing so may damage your speakers Bi wiring your speakers The reasons for bi wiring are basically the same as bi amping but additionally interference effects within the wire could be reduced producing better sound Again to do this your speakers must be bi wireable that is they must have separate terminals for the high and low frequencies When bi wiring make sure you ve selected Normal default or Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on page 39 e To bi wire a speaker connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver Using a banana plug for the second connection is recommended P Caution e Make sure you use a parallel not series which are fairly uncommon connection when bi wiring your speakers e Don t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any home use but it s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre outs Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers e Before making or changing the connections switch off the power and disconnect
98. e You can t use the iPod HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 947XH only XM or SIRIUS Radio function simultaneously with the MULTI ZONE feature page 59 4 e Note that non roman characters in the playlist are displayed as e This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod En Other connections CH aaa CCC category e g albums e Use to move to previous next levels t t During Audiobook playback press to switch the playback speed Faster gt Normal gt Slower 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play then press gt to start playback aa Press to return to the iPod Top menu screen Navigation through audio categories on your iPod looks like this RETURN Press to return to the previous level Playlists Songs Artists Albums gt Songs Watching photos and video content aan Songs To view photos or video on your iPod since video control a is not possible using this receiver you must use the main Genres gt Artists gt Albums Songs controls of your iPod instead Composers gt Albums Songs Audiobooks 1 Press PHOTO to switch to the iPod controls for Shuffle Songs photo and video playback The receiver controls will be unavailable while you are Tip watching iPod videos or browsing photos 2 Press PHOTO again to switch back to the receiver e You can play all of the songs in a particular category controls when you re done by selecting the All item at the top of each ca
99. e button will simply switch your main speaker system on or off The options below are for the Speaker B setting only e Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a speaker system setting As mentioned above if you have selected Normal default the button will simply switch your main speaker system A on or off Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option Note e SPA Sound is output from speaker system A and the same signal is output from the pre out terminals e SPB Sound is output from the two speakers connected to speaker system B Multichannel sources will not be heard The same signal is output from the surround back channel pre out terminals e SP gt AB Sound is output from speaker system A up to 5 channels depending on the source the two speakers in speaker system B and the subwoofer The sound from speaker system B will be the same as the sound from speaker system A multichannel sources will be downmixed to 2 channels e SPP off No sound is output from the speakers The same sound is output from the pre out terminals including from your Subwoofer if connected as when selecting speaker system A above Bi amping your front speakers Bi amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers in this case to both front and surround back terminals for better crossover performance Your speakers must be bi am
100. e for connecting analog or digital video devices including DVD HDD recorders and VCRs VSX 941TXH ee on OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT DVR VCR etc 1 Connect the audio video outputs of the video player recorder to the DVR VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs Use a stereo RCA phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S video cable for the video connection e For a second recorder use the DVR VCR2 IN inputs 2 If the device can record connect the DVR VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the recorder s audio video inputs Use a stereo RCA phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S video cable for the video connection Note e For a second recorder use the DVR VCR2 outputs 3 If the device can output digital audio connect an optical type digital audio output from the recorder to the OPTICAL IN 3 DVR VCR1 input Use an optical cable for the connection Using the component video jacks Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite or S video You can also take advantage of progressive scan video if your source and TV are both compatible which delivers a very stable tlicker free picture See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive scan video VSX 941TXH 9 QL aey 29 eie o BI VIDEO GAME 1 G EA A
101. e headphones are plugged in e f your subwoofer has a phase control switch set it to the plus sign or 0 However the effect you can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is set to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer Set your Subwoofer to maximize the effect It is also recommended you try changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer e Set the built in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to OFF If this cannot be done on your subwoofer set the cutoff frequency to a higher value e lf the speaker distance is not properly set you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL effect e The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on When MULTI CH IN is selected When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options 5 minute guide 02 Using Full Band Phase Control The Full Band Phase Control feature calibrates the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers connected Standard speakers designed exclusively for audio use generally reproduce sound with the divided frequency bands output from a speaker system consisting of multiple speakers in case of typical 3 way speakers for instance the tweeter the squawker midrange and the woofer output sound in the high middle and low frequency ranges respectively Though these speakers are designed to flatten the frequency amplitude charact
102. eates with only two speakers the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theatre e THX Select2 Before any home theatre component can be THX Select certified it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests Only then can a product feature the THX Select2 logo which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come THX Select2 requirements cover every aspect of the product including pre amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain e THX Surround EX THX Surround EX Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint develooment of Dolby Laboratories and the THX 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 center 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 cons
103. ecode multichannel Dolby Digital DIS or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup In most cases you won t have to make changes for realistic Surround sound but other possibilities like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound are explained in Listening to your system on page 28 Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind so with the following quick setup guide you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all In most cases you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings e Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to an AC power source 1 Connect your TV and DVD player See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 14 to do this For surround sound you ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver 2 Connect your speakers and place them for optimal surround sound Connect your speakers as shown in nstalling your speaker system on page 19 Note Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound Place your speakers as shown below for the best Surround sound effect Also see Placing the speakers on page 20 for more on this Center C Exon ge Right R Subwoofer SW Fea Right SR Surround oo f Back Listening Right SBR position Surround Left SL Surround Back Left SBL 3 Plug in the receiver and swit
104. ed below ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work Power Symptom Remedy The power does not turn on e Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet e Try disconnecting from the power outlet then plugging back in The receiver suddenly switches Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires If off or the Phase Control indicator so re attach the speaker wires making sure there are no stray strands blinks e The receiver may have a serious problem Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company During loud playback the power Turn down the volume suddenly switches off e Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 39 e Switch on the digital safety feature While holding down the SETUP button on the front panel press STANDBY ON to set this receiver to the standby mode Use to select D SAFETY and then use 4 gt to select D SAFETY 1 or D SAFETY 2 select D SAFETY OFF to deactivate this feature If the power switches off even with D SAFETY 2 switched on turn down the volume With D SAFETY 1 or D SAFETY 2 on some features may be unavailable The unit does not respond when Try switching the receiver off then back on again the buttons are pressed e Try disconnecting the power cable then connect again AMP ERR
105. eiver s Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle Songs After purchasing an XM Mini Tuner sold separately you iig Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio service to receive broadcasts DISP Press repeatedly to change the song playback information displayed e gt During playback press to skip to previous next playlist when browsing press to move to previous next levels Note 1 If you re in the song category you can also press ENTER to start playback 2 Your iPod nano currently restricts viewing of photo images stored 3 Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately Premium Channel available at additional monthly cost Installation costs and other fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply Subscription fee is consumer only All fees and programming subject to change Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1 800 XMRADIO Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio com Only available in the 48 contiguous United States En 08 Other connections En VSX 94TXH XM Mini Tuner 1 Connect an XM Mini Tuner to the XM Radio jack on the rear of this receiver You will also need to activate the XM Radio service 2 Press XM RADIO SHIFT BD to switch to the XM RADIO input For best reception you may need to move the XM Mini T
106. el inputs Other connections Speaker B setup Y Caution e Before making orchanging the connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker wires from different terminals e You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Q to 16 Q please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 74 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Q After selecting Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on page 39 you can use the speakers connected to the Surround back B speaker terminals on the rear panel to listen to stereo playback in another room See Switching the speaker system below for the listening options with this setup 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals on the rear panel Connect them the same way you connected your speakers in nstalling your speaker system on page 19 Make sure to review Placing the speakers on page 20 when placing the speakers in another room 2 Select Speaker B from the Surr Back System menu See Surround back speaker setting on page 39 to do this Switching the speaker system If you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on page 39 three speaker system settings are possible using the SPEAKERS button If you selected Normal default or Front Bi Amp th
107. elect Auto Surround page 28 or Stream Direct page 30 listening gt Listening to your system En Chapter 5 Listening to your system A Important e The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the Current source settings and status of the receiver See Listening modes with different input signal formats on page 93 for more on this Auto playback There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver but for the simplest most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary S DIRECT e While listening to a source press S DIRECT AUTO SURR STREAM DIRECT for auto playback of a source AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before showing the decoding or playback format Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed e When listening to XM Radio the XM HD Surround feature is selected automatically see Using XM HD Surround on page 52 for more on this and also when listening to the FM Radio the Neural THX feature is selected automatically see Using Neural THX on page 34 for more on this Note Listening in surround sound Using this receiver you can listen to any source in surround sound However the options available will depend on you
108. em logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer This may not however yield the best bass results Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due low frequency cancellations In this case try changing the position or direction of speakers If you can t get good results listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best If you re having problems the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers 2 e This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE or the subwoofer and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel e f you re using a THX speaker setup confirm that the crossover frequency is set to 80Hz 3 e 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 weighting slow reading e The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack The System Setup menu A 2 Choose the X Curve setting you want Important Use to adjust the setting The X Curve is
109. ent from the System Setup menu See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you re not already at this screen DVD LD DVD LD 55 0dB 5 Data Management 2 Surr Back System a MCACC Data Check 3 Manual MCACC b Memory Rename 4 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL c MCACC Memory Copy 1 Auto MCACC 5 Data Management d MCACC Memory Clear e 6 Manual SP Setup 7 Input Setup 8 Other Setup Output PC Return 2 Select the setting you want to adjust e MCACC Data Check Check the settings for any of your MCACC presets using the on screen display see Checking MCACC preset data below e Memory Rename Name your MCACC presets for easy identification see Renaming MCACC presets below e MCACC Memory Copy Copy settings from one MCACC preset to another see Copying MCACC preset data below e MCACC Memory Clear Clear any MCACC presets that you don t want see Clearing MCACT presets below e Output PC See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 63 for more on this Checking MCACC preset data After you have completed Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 or Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 you can check your calibrated settings using the on screen display 1 When your PC is connected to this receiver the original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the corrected characteristics of group delay
110. entirely flat due to adjustments necessary for your listening area When the reverb measurement is finished you can select Reverb View to see the results on screen See Professional Calibration EQ graphical output on page 86 for troubleshooting information 4 If you selected Reverb View you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel Press RETURN when you re done DVD LD 55 00B M1 EQ OFF Ch N gt Fq 125Hz dB 160ms Return This appears according to the setting you chose in Reverb Measurement step 3 above Use the buttons to select the channel and the frequency you want to check Use the buttons to go back and forth between the two Note that the markers on the vertical axis indicate decibels in 2 dB steps 5 If Advanced EQ Setup is selected enter the desired time setting for calibration Press to proceed to the next screen and then select START Based on the reverb measurement above you can choose the time period that will be used for the final frequency adjustment and calibration Even though you can make this setting without reverb measurement It is Note best to use the measurement results as a reference for your time setting For an optimal system calibration based on the direct sound coming from the speakers we recommend using the 30 50ms setting DVD 55 0dB DVD 55 0dB LD LD 3e3 Adv EQ Setup 1 2 EER VA ea OP Ch lt i gt Fq a 125Hz Tm 30
111. ently selected band press and hold TUNE for about a second The receiver will start searching for the next station stopping when it has found one Repeat to search for other stations Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time press TUNE f High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE for high speed tuning Release the button at the frequency you want Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast Using Neural THX This feature uses Neural Surround technology to achieve optimal surround sound from FM radio e While listening to FM radio press DIRECT for Neural THX listening See About Neural Surround on page 92 for more on this The Neural THX mode can be selected also with the STANDARD button Tuning directly to a station Sometimes you ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to In this case you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner 2 Use the BAND button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM 3 Press D ACCESS Direct Access 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radi
112. er measurements e Despite level adjustments being made the filters used for analysis may not display these adjustments in the graphical output However these adjustments are taken this into account by the filters dedicated to overall system calibration e Low frequencies used in bass management the subwoofer channel will not change for speakers that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration or do not output these frequencies e Calibration is performed but due to your speakers low frequency limitations no measurable sound is output for display e If the power is switched off the measurement data for graphical output to a PC is cleared Display Symptom The display is dark or off After making an adjustment the display goes off You can t get DIGITAL to display when using the SIGNAL SELECT button The Dolby DTS indicator doesn t light when playing Dolby DTS software When playing a DVD Audio disc the DVD player display shows 96 kHz However the receiver s display does not Remedy e Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness e Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness e Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly see The nput Setup menu on page 67 e Ifthe multichannel analog inputs are selected select a different input source e These i
113. er than household purposes such as long term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in acar or ship and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period K041_En Chapter 1 Before you start Checking what s in the box Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories e Setup microphone cable 5 m 16 4 ft e Remote control unit e AA IEC ROP dry cell batteries x2 e AM loop antenna e FM wire antenna iPod control cable Warranty card e These operating instructions Operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 941TXH only Ventilation When installing this unit make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal at least 20 cm 8 in at the top If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment heat will build up inside interfering with performance and or causing malfunctions 20 cm 8 inches Receiver Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating To prevent fire hazard do not place anything directly on top of the unit make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items such as newspapers table cloths and curtains and do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed ED Before you start Installing the receiver e When installing this unit make sure to put it on a level and s
114. eristics across wide ranges there are cases where the group delay characteristics are not effectively flattened This phase distortion of the speakers subsequently causes group delay the delay of low frequency sound against high frequency sound during audio signal playback This receiver analyzes the frequency phase characteristics of the speakers by calibrating test signals output from the speakers with the supplied microphone therefore flattening the analyzed trequency phase characteristics during audio signal playback the same correction is made for a pair of left and right speakers This correction minimizes group delay between the ranges of a speaker and improves the frequency phase characteristics across all ranges Furthermore the enhanced frequency phase characteristics between channels ensure better surround sound integration for multichannel setting Full Band Phase Control OFF Tweeter Aid dada AANV Midrange PRES AVAN a Woofer J K Note Sound in the middle and low frequency ranges is delayed against the high frequency sound due to group delay Full Band Phase Control ON Tweeter i i ew boy EF Ta 4 rae Ay HEE fot 14 i A LAVAL ALAN A E roa amy DAR Oe ee ge he vor 2 Voy A rf ie a Ae iy i v N a Ne s 7 Ai Fai my y3 fx ek oN 1 X 1 1 i i F 1 Y Midrange i AAAA dA v
115. erry Fifties 50 s Artist name Johnny B Goode _ Song name Channel name Selecting channels and browsing by genre From the SIRIUS Channel Guide you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear or you can narrow your channel search by genre wr Channel Guide ull lt 4 Next 007 Seventies 70 s Decades A1 006 Sixti 005 Fifti Fifties 50 s SR005 004 Hank s Place 003 America Chuck Berry 002 Highway1 001 Sirius Hits fe Sirius ID NTER Y Previous Exit Johnny B Goode e Press t to enter the SIRIUS Channel Guide then navigate through the channels one at time with the t buttons or switch through pages with the gt buttons then press ENTER to listen to the SIRIUS radio broadcast e To browse by genre first press CATEGORY use t to select a genre then press ENTER e To cancel and exit any time press RETURN 4 Tip e You can select channels directly by pressing D ACCESS then the three digit channel number e You can press DISP to change SIRIUS Radio information in the front panel display Note e The currently selected channel is automatically chosen without pressing ENTER after 10 seconds Saving channel presets This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 stations each 1 Select the channel you want to memorize See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above 2
116. eters the tone controls for example and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal e Some digital sources are copy protected and can only be recorded in analog e Some video sources are copy protected These cannot be recorded ED Using other functions En 1 During recording press the REC SELECT CONTROL button on the front panel until RECOUT shows in the display 2 While RECOUT shows in the display use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source you want to record The default RECOUT SOURCE records the source you re currently listening to as in Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu above e Note that the setting you make here is stored in memory even if you switch off the receiver so if you want to record a different input source later you must do so with REC SELECT or by selecting RECOUT SOURCE 3 After RECOUT disappears from the display select the input source you want to listen to This will be heard from the main system without affecting your recording Reducing the level of an analog signal The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it s too strong You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often or you can hear distortion in the sound e Press ANALOG ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so yo
117. expressed e When Speaker Distance is selected while MCACC is as a downwards slope in decibels per octave starting at set to OFF the selection screen for the MCACC 2 kHz The sound becomes less bright as the slope memory appears Select a memory to adjust increases to a maximum of 3 0dB oct Use the manually following guidelines to set the X Curve according to your room size 3 DVD 55 0dB LD 6c Speaker Distance Select MCACC memory MCACC OFF Vv s Mi MEMORY 1 g X Curve dB oct 0 5 1 5 95 3 a e f you select OFF the frequency curve will be flat and 1 Select Speaker Distance from the Manual SP Setup the X Curve has no effect mend 3 Select Return then press ENTER to finish DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD i 55 0dB a 7 is P e a EGORY 1 THX Audio Setting a Speaker Setting cae For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 e THX Audio Setting Se Noe Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes see Using the Home THX modes on page 29 with the Advanced sala a Speaker Array ASA system see About THX on page 91 it is required that you make the setting See Placing the 2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using the speakers on page 20 for more on THX speaker buttons You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 1 inch placement increments 1 Select THX Audio Setting from the Manual SP 3 When you re finished press RETURN Setup menu You will return to the Man
118. ey switch on receiver such as a Niles or Xantech unit to control your Or off using 12 volt triggers when you select an input system instead of the remote sensor onthe front panel of function However you must specify which input 3 functions switch on the trigger using the he Input Setup menu on page 67 Note that this will only work with components that have a standby mode this receiver Note 1 The volume levels of the main and sub zones are independent 2 You won t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you ve switched off the MULTI ZONE control first e If you don t plan to use the MULTI ZONE feature for awhile turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby 3 Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window e Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility e If using two remote controls at the same time the IR receiver s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel En En Other connections O e Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver to the 12 V trigger of another component Use a cable with a mono mini plug on each end for the connection e The trigger maximum power is DC OUT 12 V 50 mA After you ve specified the input functi
119. f frames NTSC delay you can adjust the sound to Default 0 0 match the presentation of the video MIDNIGHT Allows you to hear effective MID LDN OFF surround sound of movies at low volumes MIDNIGHT ON LOUDNESS Used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volumes LOUDNESS ON Setting What it does TONE Applies the treble and bass tone Tone Control controls to a source or bypasses them completely BASS Adjusts the amount of bass TREBLE Adjusts the amount of treble S RTRV Sound Retriever When audio data is removed during the WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC compression process sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2 channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression DNR May improve the quality of sound in Digital Noise a noisy source for example Reduction cassette or video tape with lots of background noise when switched on DIALOGUE Localizes dialog in the center Dialog channel to make it stand out from Enhance other background sounds in a TV or ment movie soundtrack HIBITSMP Creates a wider dynamic range with High Bit digital sources like CDs or DVDs High Sampling DUAL Specifies how dual mono encoded Dual Mono Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played Dual mono is not widely used but
120. fault system settings Setting Default HDMI Audio Amp Digital Video Conversion On Speakers A Surround Back System Normal default Speaker System Front SMALL Center SMALL Surr SMALL SB SMALLx2 SW YES Crossover 80 Hz X Curve OFF THX Audio Setting O 1ft Inputs See nout function default and possible settings on page 68 MULTI ZONE Zone 2 Volume Type Variable Zone 2 Volume 60 SR SR Control On Off OFF SR Volume Control On Off OFF 1 If the Pure Direct mode is switched on some settings above will show OFF even though they are on ED Using other functions Setting Default Monitor Out OFF DSP MCACC Position Memory M1 MEMORY 1 Surround back channel ON Processing Phase Control ON Full Band Phase Control OFF Sound Retriever OFF Sound Delay 0 frame Dual Mono CH1 DRC AUTO SACD Gain 0 dB LFE Attenuate 0 dB Auto delay OFF Digital Safety OFF Effect Level ExtendedStereo 90 Other modes 50 OO PL II Music Options Center Width 3 Dimension O Panorama OFF Neo 6 Options Center Image 3 All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch AUTO SURROUND Listening Mode x ch AUTO SURROUND Listening Mode HP STEREO See also Setting the Audio options on page 71 for other default DSP settings MCACC Channel level M1 M6 0 dB Speaker Distance M1 M6 10 ft Standing Wave Standing Wave On ON M1 M6 Off ATT 0 dB SWch Wide Trim 0 0 EQ Data M1 M6 All channels bands 0 dB EQ Wide Trim M1 M6 0 0 dB Controlling
121. g Stream Direct on page 30 3 VSX 94TXH only Neural THX is selected when Neural Radio is accessed with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input However Stereo is selected when a category other than Neural Radio is accessed 4 In modes that give 6 1 channel sound the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers 5 If surround back channel processing page 32 is switched OFF or the surround back speakers are set to NO this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on page 39 is set to anything but Normal default D0 Pro Logic IIx becomes D0 Pro Logic Il 5 1 channel sound 6 When listening to 2 channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic Ilx Music mode there are three further parameters you can adjust Center Width Dimension and Panorama See Setting the Audio options on page 71 to adjust them 7 When listening to 2 channel sources in Neo 6 Music mode you can also adjust the center image effect see Setting the Audio options on page 71 Listening to your system e Neural THX Up to 7 1 channel sound especially suited to music sources e XM HD Surround Up to 7 1 channel sound especially suited to music sources With multichannel sources if you have connected surround back speaker s and have selected SBch ON you can select according to format DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE See above only available when you re using two surround back speakers OO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC See above e Dol
122. g or deleting see Data Management on page 45 Manual SP Setup Specifies the size number distance and overall balance of the speakers you ve connected see Manual speaker setup on page 47 Input Setup Specifies what you ve connected to the digital HDMI component video and S video inputs see he nput Setup menu on page 67 Other Setup Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver see 7he Other Setup menu on page 68 Automatic MCACC Expert If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Contro on page 8 you can Customize your setup options below You can calibrate your system differently for up to six different MCACC presets which are useful if you have different listening positions depending on the type of source for example watching movies from a sofa or playing a video game close to the Tv 4 2 e Note that when editing items in the Manual MCACC menu you will need to first specify the MCACC preset you want to adjust by pressing MCACC before pressing SETUP e You can t use the System Setup menu when the iPod HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 947XH only XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected in either the main or sub zone When you set ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 to ON page 60 you can t use the System Setup menu 3 These are stored in memory and referred to as MEMORY1 6 or M1 6 until you
123. g the connections Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod 1 1 Set this receiver to the standby mode and then use the supplied iPod control cable to connect your iPod to the iPod terminal on the rear panel of this receiver Push the connector in until you hear it click home To disconnect squeeze the connector as shown to release the catch then pull out 2 Switch the receiver on and press the iPod input source button to switch the receiver to the iPod The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod using the controls of this receiver 3 Use the TOP MENU button to display iPod Top menu When the display shows Top Menu you re ready to play music from the iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiver e f after pressing iPod the display shows No Connection try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to the receiver iPod playback To navigate songs on your iPod you can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver Finding what you want to play When your iPod is connected to this receiver you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist artist album name song name genre or composer similar to using your iPod directly
124. ges the input source used for your recording 3 The attenuator isn t available with digital sources or when using the Stream Direct modes 4 You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver Using other functions Checking your system settings Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as Surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset STATUS 1 Press STATUS to check the system settings These appear on the front panel display The front panel display shows each of the following settings for two seconds each Input source 4 Surround Back Processing 4 MCACC preset 4 ZONE 2 REC SEL 4 ZONE 3 4 HDMI Control 2 When you re finished press STATUS again to switch off the display Note Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver s settings to the factory default Use the front panel controls to do this 1 Switch the receiver into standby 2 While holding down the SETUP button on the front panel press STANDBY ON The display shows RESET NO 3 Press the ENTER button on the front panel 4 Select RESET using then press the ENTER button on the front panel The display shows RESET OK 5 Press ENTER to confirm OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings e Note that all settings will be saved even if the receiver is unplugged De
125. ginal source material providing a flat equalization setting If you re not satisfied with the adjustment provided in Automatically setting up for surround sound WCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 or Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes 1 Select EQ Adjust from the Manual MCACC setup menu DVD LD 55 0d0B 3 Manual MCACC a Fine Channel Level b Fine SP Distance c Standing Wave d EQ Adjust e EQ Professional O Return 2 Confirm that the MCACC preset shown in the display is the one you want to adjust then select START DVD LD 55 0dB 3d EQ Adjust MCACC M1 MEMORY 1 START J ENTER Next Cancel 3 Select the channel s you want and adjust to your liking 55 0dB 63Hz 0 5 Finish TRIM 2 5 Use the buttons to select the channel Use the buttons to select the frequency and 4 gt to boost or cut the EQ When you re finished go back to the top of the screen and use the buttons to select the next channel e The OVER indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort If this happens bring the level down until OVER disappears from the display Note E tip e Changing the frequency curve of one channel too drastically will affect the overall balance If the speaker balance seems uneven you can
126. h no loss of depth e Sound of musical instruments with superb reality Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources PHASE e Press PHASE PHASE CONTROL to select PHASE CONTROL The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights 1 You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver It should be set to output Dolby Digital DTS and 88 2 kHz 96 kHz PCM 2 channel audio and if there is an MPEG audio option set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM e Depending on your DVD player or source discs you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound In this case the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode see Listening in surround sound on page 28 if you need to do this if you want multichannel surround sound 2 e Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction If two waveforms are in phase they crest and trough together resulting in increased amplitude clarity and presence of the sound signal If a crest of a wave meets a trough as shown in the upper section of the diagram above then the sound will be out of phase and an unreliable sound image will be produced e The PHASE CONTROL feature is available even when th
127. have a supported source begin playback while using the HDMI Control function the audio and video output from the HDMI connection are output from the plasma display e OFF he HDMI Control is disabled Synchronized operations cannot be used When this unit s power is turned off audio and video of sources connected via HDMI are not output 5 When you re finished press SETUP You will finish to System Setup menu Before using synchronization Once you have finished all connections and settings you must 1 Putall components into standby mode 2 Turn the power ON for all components with the power for the plasma display being turned on last Note 3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to this receiver and see if video output from connected components displays properly on the screen on not 4 Check whether the components connected to all HDMI inputs are properly displayed Synchronized amp mode Synchronized amp mode begins once you carry out an operation for the plasma display For more information see the operating manual of your plasma display Synchronized amp mode operations By connecting a component to this receiver with an HDMI cable you can use synchronized amp mode which allows you to synchronize the following operations e Displays on the plasma display when you mute or adjust the volume of this receiver e The input of this receiver is automatically changed when playback occurs on a co
128. he separate manual for HOME MEDIA GALLERY 24 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone 25 VIDEO GAME 2 INPUT See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 18 Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if e There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver s remote sensor e Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor e The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays e The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit Controls and displays CH Display i UE i 2 D R SIRIUS iPod TUNER PHONO 1 SIGNAL indicators Light to indicate the currently selected input signal AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically page 31 2 Program format indicators These change according to which channels are active in digital sources L Left front channel C Center channel R Right front channel SL Left surround channel S Surround channel mono SR Right surround channel SBL Left surround back channel SB Surround back channel mono SBR Right surround back channel LFE Low frequency effects channel the indicators light when an LFE signal is being input 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected DSD PCM lig
129. hen shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections D8 10 3a_En CAUTION For U S and Australia Model The OSTANDBY ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power Therefore make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged trom the AC outlet in case of an accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation nursi ENERGY STAR C67 7 3_En IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 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
130. hts during DSD Digital Stream Direct to PCM conversion with SACDs 4 S RTRV Lights when the Sound Retriever is switched on page 71 and or ANALOG ATT page 74 5 MULTI ZONE Lights when the MULTI ZONE feature is active page 59 6 FULL BAND Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on page 10 7 PHASE CONTROL Lights when the Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is switched on page 10 8 Sound processing indicators Light according to the active Audio parameter s page 71 and or ANALOG ATT page 74 9 V SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing page 32 10 TUNER indicators TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received Too THA DVD TV VIDEO 19 20 STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button 11 SOUND Lights when any of the Midnight Loudness or tone controls feature is selected page 71 12 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level 80dB indicates the minimum level and 12dB indicates the maximum level 13 SR Lights when the SR mode is switched on page 63 14 STREAM DIRECT Lights when Direct Pure Direct is selected page 30 15 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system A and or B page 57 16 Listening mode indicators THX Lights when one of the Home THX modes is selected ADV SURROUND Lights when one of the
131. ier such as another Pioneer VSX receiver in the sub room and want to use that receiver s volume controls This setting is not available if the surround back system setting is set to ZONE 2 With the Fixed setting the source is sent from this receiver at maximum volume so make sure the volume is quite low in the sub zone at first and then experiment to find the correct level 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Other Setup menu SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR cable Note that the number of function settings available will depend on the plasma display you ve connected See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 62 and Using the SR made with a Pioneer plasma display on page 63 1 Select SR Setup from the Other Setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB DVD 8 Other Setup a Multi Ch In Setup PDP Volume Control b ZONE Audio Setu i OFF D 55 0dB D LD 8c SR Setup d HDMI Control Setup Monitor Out Connect e OSD Adjustment OFF O Return Finish 1 If you selected ZONE 2 in the Surround back speaker setting on page 39 you won t be able to change the volume level EO Other Settings 2 Select the PDP Volume Control setting you want e OFF The receiver does not control the volume of the plasma display e ON When the receiver is swi
132. ies of components in your system at the same time Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequence Sse kez 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press SETUP The remote LCD display shows SETUP 2 Use t to select MULTI OP or SYS OFF from the menu and press ENTER If you selected Multi Operation MULTI OP the LCD on the remote prompts you for an input source button If you selected System Off SYSOFF go to step 4 3 Press the input source button for the component that will start the multi operation then press ENTER For example if you want to start the sequence by switching on your DVD player press DVD 4 Use f to select CODE EDT then press ENTER To erase any previously stored multi operations or shutdown sequences select CODE ERS above Go 2 Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components see Setting the remote to control other components on page 77 for more on this e Some units may take some time to power up in which case multiple operations may not be possible e Power on and off commands only work with components that have a standby mode En Controlling the rest of your system 5 Use t to select a command in the sequence then press ENTER If this is the first command in the sequence select 1ST CODE Otherwise simply choose the next command in the sequence PRES KEY flashes afte
133. ilable from the Support area of the Pioneer website http www pioneerelectronics com pna ci codes 0 2076 262707270 00 html Instructions for using the software are also available here If you have any questions regarding please contact the Customer Support Division of Pioneer Please make sure your system meets the following requirements e Operating system must be Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT 4 0 Service pack 6 e CPU must be at least Pentium 3 300 MHz or AMD K6 300 MHz or equivalent with at least 128 MB of memory and your monitor must be able to display a minimum resolution of 800x600 e An RS 232C port connector is necessary for graphical output Refer to the operating instructions and or the PC manufacturer for more information on making the proper port settings e System must have internet access e Connect your computer to the RS 232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver Make sure that the receiver and all connected components are switched off and disconnected trom the power outlet when you do this 1 Make sure that you do this before continuing to the Reverb Measurement option in Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 43 measurement data is cleared if you switch off the power En Other connections Use a commercially available cable to connect the RS 232C jack on your compute
134. imal for the Auto MCACC Setup too much background noise echo off the walls obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone the final settings may be incorrect Check for household appliances air conditioner fridge fan etc that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display please follow them e Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone If this seems to be happening switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source such as a DVD disc with your home theater system VOL _ e eeeaeEeE e S DIRECT er 1 Switch on your system components and receiver Start by switching on the playback component for RECEIVER INPUT Es cD CD R XM RADIO HOME MEDIA DVR2 GALLERY SIRIUS example a DVD player your TV and subwoofer if you have one then the receiver press RECEIVER e Make sure the setup mic is disconnected 2 Select the input source you want to play You can use the input source buttons on the remote control INPUT SELECT or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial 1 If you re using the front panel display the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound above indicates in bold how each speaker is displayed 2 You can also choose to view the settings from the MCA
135. imilar appliance to this unit s AC outlet e Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk This can also cause the receiver to malfunction e Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume this type of equipment should not be connected to the AC outlet Controls and displays CH Chapter 4 Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX 94TXH front panel VSX 94TXH 13 14 17 MULTI ZON SOURCE REC Se SIGNAL SB ch STEREO S EDIT BAND eT CONTROL ON OFF T SELECT O F re SURR TUNE p oN gt VIDEO GAME 2 INPUT _ J SB N 5 EOLO DIGITALIN S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R l 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial 4 Remote sensor Use to select an input source Receives the signals from the remote control see 2 STANDBY ON Operating range of remote control unit on page 24 Switches the receiver between on and standby Power 5 Character display indicator lights when the receiver is on See Display on page 25 3 PHASE CONTROL Press to switch on off Phase 6 PHASE CONTROL indicator Lights to indicate Control or Full Band Phase Control page 10 Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is selected MCACC POSITION Press to switch between page 10 NES MCACC presets page 31 ADVANCED MCACC indicator Lights when one of 1 AUTO
136. ing Select YES if you Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu are using THX speakers set all speakers to SMALL above otherwise leave it set to NO e Stand Wave Multi Point on y available when the Custom Menu above is EQ Pro amp S Wave In 2 Surr Back System Su Normal default addition to measurements at the listening position s Data Management eram acme etc you can use two more reference points for which test 7 Input Setup tones will be analyzed for standing waves This is 8 Other Setup e START D i i i p ee a useful if you want to get a balanced flat aes for several seating positions in your listening area 2 Make sure Normal default is selected select an Place the microphone at the reference point MCACC preset then select START 4 indicated on screen and note the last microphone For a fully customized Auto MCACC setup select placement will be at your main listening position CUSTOM and set the following parameters using 2nd reference 3rd reference point o o o a Ed o DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 00B Output Setup Custom Menu SYMMETRY Normal default a gt lt TR ae gt ALL CH ADJ Save SYMMETRY to Speaker Setting M2 MEMORY 2 M1 MEMORY 1 Channel Level FRONT ALIGN Speaker Distance M3 MEMORY 3 EQ Pro amp S Wave THX Speaker NO TRA FULL BAND PHASE CTRL T Main listening position START ENTER Next Can
137. ing is bypassed and you re left with the pure analog or digital sound source see Stream direct with different input signal formats on page 96 S DIRECT 1 While listening to a source press S DIRECT AUTO SURR STREAM DIRECT to select the mode you want Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed 1 When using F S SURR WIDE a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is performed For more on this refer to Automatically setting up for surround sound WCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 Listening to your system Ca e AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on page 28 e DIRECT Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Surround Setup speaker setting channel level soeaker distance acoustic calibration EQ and X curve as well as with dual mono the input attenuator and any sound delay and hi bit hi sampling settings You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal e PURE DIRECT Analog and PCM sources are heard without any digital processing No sound is output from the Speaker B in this mode Selecting MCACC presets e Default setting MEMORY 1 If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions you can switch between settings to suit the kind of source you re listening to and where you re sitting for example watching movies from a sofa or playing a video game close to the T
138. ing this receiver to an HDMI Control compatible Pioneer plasma display or the HDD DVD recorder with an HDMI cable you can control this receiver from the remote control of a connected plasma display as well as have the connected plasma display automatically change inputs in response to operations carried out on this unit Refer to the operating manual for your plasma display for more information about which operations can be carried out by connecting via HDMI cable e You cannot use this function with components that do not support HDMI Control e We cannot guarantee this unit will work with HDMI Control compatible components other than those made by Pioneer Making the HDMI Control connections You can use synchronized operation for a connected plasma display and up to four other components including a maximum of two recorders or players Be sure to connect the plasma display s audio cable to the audio input of this unit A Important e When connecting this system or changing connections be sure to switch the power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket After completing all connections connect the power cords to the wall socket After connecting this receiver to an AC outlet a 15 second initialization process begins You cannot carry out any operations during initialization The HDMI indicator on the display unit blinks during initialization and you can turn this receiver on once it has stopped blinki
139. ions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product ona bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to
140. is selected See Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 42 for more on this e Either effect of Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional and Standing Wave can be switched on and off in the respective MCACC preset For details see Setting the Audio options on page 71 e The FULL BAND PHASE CTRL measurement is also taken when ALL is selected See Fu Band Phase Control on page 44 7 The Keep SP SYSTEM option allows you to calibrate your system while leaving your current speaker setting page 47 unchanged 8 If you selected ALL as your Custom Menu you can specify the MCACC preset where you want to save the ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN settings 9 Switch the Multi Point setting OFF if you only use one listening position gt The System Setup menu En 3 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone If you have a tripod use it to place the microphone so that it s about ear level at your normal listening position Otherwise place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair 4 Follow the instructions on screen e Make sure the microphone is connected e f you re using a Subwoofer it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system Make sure it is on and the volume is turned up e See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9 for notes rega
141. l 1 Since the distance measurements have been set according to the sound characteristics of your speakers there are cases where for optimal surround sound the actual distance may differ from the speaker distance setting gt The System Setup menu En e Forsome of the settings below you ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position Press SETUP to display the System Setup menu before you connect the microphone to this receiver It the microphone is connected while the System Setup menu is not being displayed the display will change to the Auto MCACC setup menu See Problems when using the Auto MCACTC Setup on page 9 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference e f you re using a Subwoofer switch it on and turn up the volume to the middle position 1 Select Manual MCACC from the System Setup menu See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 36 if you re not already at this screen DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB e 1 Auto MCACC 2 Surr Back System 3 Manual MCACC 3 Manual MCACC b Fine SP Distance c Standing Wave d EQ Adjust e EQ Professional 4 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL 5 Data Management 6 Manual SP Setup 7 Input Setup 8 Other Setup Return 2 Select the setting you want to adjust If you re doing this for the first time you might want to make these
142. l Band Phase Control on page 44 Also when your PC is connected to this receiver the original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the corrected characteristics of group delay can be displayed in 3 dimension on your PC see Advanced MCACC output using your PC on page 64 3 The FULL BAND PHASE CTRL mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases When headphones are plugged in When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on When MULTI CH IN is selected When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options gt Connecting your equipment En Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities but it doesn t have to be difficult This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX 94TXH however connections for the 92TXH are the same except where noted oe ANTENNA p AM LOOP ZONE2 o O00 OOO ag R2 Oe O CTs o a 1 AUSSIE ASSIGNABLE A R ATTA TA Luno Ee e o a DIGITA L Y Caution e Before making or changing the connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet Plugging in should be the final step 1 Optical digital audio output s Use the OUT1 and VSX 94TXH only OUT2 jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder See Connec
143. l Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the THX stereo Front Stage Surround Advance or Stream Direct mode is selected e You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the Surr Back setting is set to NO in the Speaker Setting on page 47 e The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied to sources that do not have surround channel information Listening to your system Ca Type of source Processing Virtual SB Multichannel alol sources DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD ON e DTS EXPRESS WMAS9 Pro 88 2 kHz 96 kHz encoded 5 1 ch sources AUTO eo Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD WMAQ Pro ON 44 1 kKHz 48 kHz encoded stereo sources AUTO o DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD ON DTS EXPRESS WMAS9 Pro 88 2 kHz 96 kHz encoded stereo sources AUTO a Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode b Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode c Sound is output from the surround back speakers only when THX Select2 CINEMA THX MUSICMODE or THX GAMES MODE is selected d Advanced surround mode may not be available depending on the input signal Using the genre synchronizing function This feature automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the source currently being played back on a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control connected to this receiver via HDMI For details on HDMI
144. le boasting the potential applicability to upcoming broadcasts and memory audio contents DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional studio to listeners without any loss of data preserving audio quality DTS HD Master Audio adopts variable data transfer rates facilitating data transfer to the maximum rate of 24 5 Mbps in the Blu ray disc format 18 0 Mbps in the HD DVD format which by far exceeds that of a standard DVD These high data transfer rates enable lossless transmission of 96 kHz 24 bit 7 1 channel audio sources without deteriorating the quality of the original sound DTS HD Master Audio is an irreplaceable technology that can reproduce sound faithfully as intended by the creator of music or movies DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc and DTS HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS Inc Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Windows Media Audio 9 Professional WMAQ Pro is a discrete surround format developed by Microsoft Corporation Plays ay Windows Media WMA9 Pro can support up to 5 1 7 1 channel playback with sampling rates up to 24 bit 96 kHz Using the unique WMA compression techniques WMA9 Pro can deliver multichannel music and soundtracks over high speed internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio degradation Playback may be enjoyed with the Windows Media Player 9 Series or above and other third party
145. leared then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu 1 The settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 or Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 The System Setup menu Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers These settings are designed to customize your system but if you re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 it isn t necessary to make all of these settings Y Caution e The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume 1 Select Manual SP Setup then press ENTER DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB 6 Manual SP Setup b Channel Level c Speaker Distance d X Curve e THX Audio Setting 1 Auto MCACC 2 Surr Back System 3 Manual MCACC 4 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL 5 Data Management 7 Input Setup 8 Other Setup Exit Return 2 Select the setting you want to adjust If you are doing this for the first time you may want to adjust these settings in order e Speaker Setting Specify the size and number of speakers you ve connected see below e Channel Level Adjust the overall balance of your speaker sy
146. listening area Note that customizing system calibration using this setup will alter the settings you made in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 or Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 and is not necessary if you re satisfied with these settings 1 Note that due to an effect known as group delay lower frequencies will take longer to be generated than higher frequencies this is most obvious when comparing the frequencies at 0 ms This initial slope is not a problem i e excessive reverb with your listening room gt The System Setup menu En 3 If you selected Reverb Measurement select EQ ON or OFF and then START DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 0 0dB 3e1 Reverb Measurement 3e1 Reverb Measurement MCACC M1 MEMORY 1 Now Analyzing 2 5 Reverb Measure with lt gt Environment Check Ambient Noise gt Microphone Start Speaker Level Cancel The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View and Output PC Data Management e EQ OFF You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by this receiver before calibration e EQ ON You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area with the equalization performed by this receiver after calibration Note that the EQ response may not appear
147. ll Band Phase Control The Full Band Phase Control feature analyzes the trequency phase characteristics of the speakers connected and corrects the phase distortion to the flattened frequency phase characteristics This correction minimizes the group delay of the middle and low frequency ranges against the high frequency range and improves the trequency phase characteristics across all ranges Furthermore the enhanced frequency phase characteristics between channels ensure better surround sound integration e HDMI and digital video conversion This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format HDMI Version 1 3 providing you with high definition digital video audio via a single cable High quality sound formats such as DIS HD and Dolby TrueHD are supported while this receiver is also compatible with the DeepColor feature You can operate this receiver in synchronization with your Pioneer component that supports the HDMI Control function by connecting your component to this receiver via HDMI Also the built in digital video converter of this receiver makes both de interlacing and up scaling possible and analog video signals being input are converted and output as digital video signals at the HDMI terminal e DCDi Faroudja s DCDi Processing is selectable and ensures that images are smooth and natural without staircasing or jaggies e iPod XM and SIRIUS Ready With the new iPod XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals you ll be
148. ll other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Note Using SIRIUS Radio With SIRIUS you get The Best Radio on Radio with all your favorite entertainment including 100 commercial free music plus Superior sports coverage uncensored talk and comedy world class entertainment news weather and more for your car home or office For more information visit sirius com or siriuscanada ca Sirius is available in the US for subscribers with addresses in the continental US and is available in Canada for subscribers with a Canadian address Required subscription plus compatible SIRIUS tuner and antenna are required and sold separately SIRIUS Programming is subject to change Visit HYPERLINK http www sirius com sirius com for the most complete and up to date channel lineup and product information SIRIUS and the SIRIUS dog logo and related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc All rights reserved Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts you will need to activate your SIRIUS Connect tuner VSX 941TXH Antenna SES 7 SiriusConnect HOME tuner AC adapter 1 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the SIRIUS Radio jack on the rear of this receiver You will also need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the Sirius Connect tuner 1 In order to activate your radio subscription you will need the SIRIUS ID SID which uniquely ide
149. m a plasma display select the display input to which you ve connected the receiver 1 For high definition video using component video connections or when digital video conversion is switched off in Setting the Video options on page 72 you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component 2 You will have to make an SR cable connection from a CONTROL OUT jack on the display to the CONTROL IN jack on this receiver opposite from the setup in Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 62 Note that to control this receiver using the remote you will have to point it at the plasma display s remote sensor after making this connection En En Other Settings 7 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the System Setup menu Input function default and possible settings The terminals on the rear of the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input source functions If you have connected components to this receiver differently from or in addition to the defaults below see The Input Setup menu above to tell the receiver how you ve connected up The dots indicate possible assignments DVD LD COAX 1 o IN 1 IN 1 BD OPT 2 IN2 IN2 TV SAT OPT 1 e DVR VCR1 OPT 3 Fixed DVR VCR2 o Fixed VIDEO e IN 3 GAME1 VIDEO Fixed o Fixed GAME2 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 H
150. may be set too low try setting it higher to match the characteristics of your other speakers see Speaker Setting on page 47 e If there is very little low frequency information in the source material change your speaker settings to Front SMALL Subwoofer YES or Front LARGE Subwoofer PLUS see Speaker Setting on page 47 e Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF or a very quiet setting see Setting the Audio options on page 71 e Check the speaker level settings see Channel Leve on page 48 No sound from one speaker e Check the speaker connection see Connecting the speakers on page 19 e Check the speaker level settings see Channel Level on page 48 e Check that the speaker hasn t been set to NO see Speaker Setting on page 47 e The channel may not be recorded in the source By using one of the advanced effect listening mode you may be able to create the missing channel see Listening in surround sound on page 28 Sound is produced from analog Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on page 31 components but not from digital Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected to ones DVD LD CD ROM etc see The Input Setup menu on page 67 e Check the digital output settings on the source component e If the source component has a digital volume control make sure this is not turned down
151. may have been cleared Re enter the preset codes operated with the system remote The preset code may be incorrect Redo the procedure for entering preset codes The SR cable is connected but Reinsert the SR cable making sure it s connected to the right jack see Using this receiver with a Pioneer the connected components can t plasma display on page 62 be operated with the remote e Make sure that there is an analog or HDMI connection between the units This is necessary for the SR feature to work e Check that the other component is made by Pioneer The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment Additional information HDMI Symptom Remedy The HDMI indicator blinks e Check all the points below continuously No picture or sound e This receiver is HDCP compatible Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP compatible If they are not please connect them using the component S video or composite video jacks e Depending on the connected source component it s possible that it will not work with this receiver even if it is HDCP compatible In this case connect using the component S video or composite video jacks between source and receiver e If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support e If video images do not appear on your TV or plasma displa
152. me type of connection component S video or composite then start playback again e Ifthe problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support HDCP ERROR shows in the e Check whether or not the connected component is compatible with HDCP If it is not compatible with display HDCP reconnect the source device using a different type of connection component S video or composite Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction iPod messages Symptom Cause Action Error 11 There is a problem with the signal path from the Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver iPod to the receiver If this doesn t seem to work try resetting your iPod Error 12 The software version being used with the iPod Update the software being used with the iPod please use the needs to be updated latest iPod software versions later than the iPod updater 2004 10 20 No Music Track There are no playable songs currently stored in Input some music files compatible with iPod playback the iPod Additional information XM radio messages Symptom Cause Action Check Antenna The XM antenna is not connected Check that the XM antenna cable is attached securely Check Tuner The XM Mini T
153. n erased e Depending on a number of factors room size speaker placement etc this may occur in some cases Change the speaker setting manually in Soeaker Setting on page 47 and use the ALL Keep SP SYSTEM option for the Custom Menu in Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 if this is a recurring problem e Check that the speakers are all in phase make sure the positive and negative terminals are matched up properly e With the receiver in standby press STANDBY ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button to disable the key lock e The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Symptom Remedy The EQ response displayed in the graphical output following calibration does not appear entirely flat EQ adjustments made using the Manual MCACTC setup on page 39 do not appear to change the graphical output Lower frequency response curves do not seem to have been calibrated for SMALL speakers Graphical output data seems to have disappeared e There are cases where the graph does not appear flat even when selecting ALL CH ADJUST in the Auto MCACC Setup due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve optimal sound e Areas of the graph may appear identical before and after when there is little or no adjustment needed e The graph may appear to have shifted vertically when comparing before and aft
154. n three new modes THX Select2 Cinema THX MusicMode and THX Games Mode e THX Select2 Cinema mode THX Select2 Cinema mode plays 5 1 movies using all eight speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience In this mode ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and back surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and directional surround sounds DTS ES Matrix and 6 1 Discrete and Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded soundtracks will be automatically detected in Select2 Cinema mode if the appropriate flag has been encoded Some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing the digital flag that allows automatic switching If you know that the movie that you are watching is encoded in Surround EX you can manually select the THX Surround EX playback mode otherwise THX Select2 Cinema mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay e THX MusicMode For the replay of multi channel music the THX MusicMode should be selected In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5 1 encoded music sources such as DTS Dolby Digital and DVD Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage e THX Games Mode For the replay of stereo and multi channel game audio the THX Games Mode should be selected In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5 1 and 2 0 encoded game sources such as analog PCM DTS and Dolby Digital This accurately places all game a
155. nction is selected Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver are switched on and that they are connected with the SR cable See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on connecting these components e Make sure you have also selected the display input to which you ve connected the receiver in he nput Setup menu on page 67 2 To switch SR mode on off press RECEIVER then the SR button The front panel display shows SR ON or SR OFF e The automatic video input switching and the automatic volume muting features are enabled separately see SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 69 Note Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output When using the Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional see page 42 to calibrate the reverb characteristics of your listening room you can graphically check the results on your computer connected to this receiver Also when the Full Band Phase Control function is activated you can visually check the calibrated characteristics of group delay of the speakers and the corrected characteristics of group delay processed by the exclusive correction filter by installing the corresponding PC application on your computer Use acommercially available RS 232C cable to connect the RS 232C jack on your computer to the 9 pin RS 232C jack on the back panel of this receiver the cable must be cross type female female The software to output the results is ava
156. nd Right Surround Acoustic Cal EQ Pro calibration range Conventional Acoustic Cal EQ calibration range Time in msec 0 80 160 If your room isn t affected by the factors above it is often not necessary to make a 30 50ms setting Later time settings may provide a more detailed sound experience with your speaker system It is best to try and see what works best for your particular room Note that changing the room for example moving furniture or paintings will affect the calibration results In such cases you should recalibrate your system Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 1 Select EQ Professional then press ENTER DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB 3 Manual MCACC 3e EQ Professional e a Fine Channel Level b Fine SP Distance 2 Reverb Vie c Standing Wave 3 Advanced EQ Setup d EQ Adjust e EQ Professional Return ENTER Next 5 Return 2 Select an option and press ENTER e Reverb Measurement Use this to measure the reverb characteristics of your room for graphical output using a PC see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 63 to connect an RS 232C cable before selecting this option Reverb View You can check the reverb measurements made for specified frequency ranges in each channel Advanced EQ Setup Use this to select the time period that will be used for frequency adjustment and calibration based on the reverb measurement of your
157. nd of audio video component but they are especially convenient for portable equipment such as camcorders video games and portable audio video equipment e Push down on the lower portion of the front panel door to access the front video connections aS SX ls Lan TV game video camera etc e Select these inputs using INPUT SELECT remote or the INPUT SELECTOR dial front panel to select VIDEO GAME 2 1 Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e With WMAQ Pro sound problems may occur depending on your computer system Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be downsampled to 48 kHz Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver s surround sound capabilities connect front center Surround and surround back speakers as well as a Subwoofer Although this is ideal other configurations with fewer speakers no subwoofer or no center speaker or even no surround speakers will work At the very least front left and right speakers only are necessary Note that your Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT VSX 94TXH re me Surround left Surround back left Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive and negative terminal Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speake
158. ndicators do dot light if playback is paused e Check the playback especially the digital output settings of the source component e This is not a malfunction 96 kHz audio from DVD Audio discs is only output from the analog outputs of the DVD player This receiver cannot show the playback sample rate when using the analog inputs Additional information Symptom Remedy During playback of a DTS 96 24 Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on page 31 source the display doesn t show 96 kHz When playing Dolby Digital or e Check that the player is connected using a digital connection DTS sources the receiver s e Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on page 31 format indicators do not light e Check that the player isn t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM e Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected When playing certain discs none e The disc may not contain 5 1 6 1 channel material Check the disc packaging for more on what audio of the receiver s format tracks are recorded on the disc indicators light When playing a disc with the e Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on page 31 listening mode set to Auto e Ifa two channel soundtrack is currently playing including Dolby Surround encoded
159. neer 5 Use f to select the manufacturer s name from the list then press ENTER 6 Use f to select the proper code from the list then try using this remote with your component The code should start with the component type for example DVD 020 If there is more than one start with the first one To try out the remote control switch the component on or off into standby by pressing SOURCE If it doesn t seem to work select the next code from the list if there is one e f you can t find or properly enter a preset code you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control see Programming signals from other remote controls below 7 If your component is controlled successfully press ENTER to confirm The remote LCD display shows OK Programming signals from other remote controls If the preset code for your component is not available or the available preset codes do not operate correctly you can program signals from the remote control of another component This can also be used to program additional operations buttons not covered in the presets after assigning a preset code 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press SETUP The remote LCD display shows SETUP 2 Use t to select LEARNING then press ENTER The LCD on the remote prompts you for the component you want to control for example DVD or TV 3 Press the input source button for the component you want
160. ng e To get the most out of this function we recommend that you connect your HDMI component not to a plasma display but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this receiver HDMI Control compatible HDD DVD Recorder HDMI OUT VSX 94TXH HOM OPTICAL INE By Be ttt TVISAT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL MLA HDMI Control compatible Pioneer plasma display En Setting the HDMI options You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as HDMI Control compatible connected components in order to make use of the HDMI Control function For more information see the operating instructions for each component Setting the HDMI Control mode Choose whether to set this unit s HDMI Control function ON or OFF You will need to set it to ON to use the HDMI Control function e When using a TV not manufactured by Pioneer put this setting to OFF 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press the SETUP button 2 Select Other Setup then press ENTER 3 Select HDMI Control Setup from the Other Setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB 8 Other Setup 8d HDMI Control Setup a Multi Ch In Setup 2 OFF D b ZONE Audio Setup c SR Setup HDMI Control d HDMI Control Setup e OSD Adjustment Return Finish 4 Select the HDMI Control setting you want e ON Enables the HDMI Control function When this unit s power is turned off and you
161. ng NORMAL each setting on your display if the 700M image doesn t match your monitor type cropping or black bands appear a When a resolution value is selected in this setting and the analog signals input are converted and output as HDMI signals images may not appear depending on the video signals being input or the resolution of your monitor Also depending on the source component or the monitor being used the output resolution may be different from this setting Conversion to 1080p is available only for the input signals of 480i 576i 480p 576p Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording trom the built in tuner or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver such as a CD player or TV To use this feature you must set ZONE2 RECSEL to RECSEL in the ZONE Audio Setup For details see ZONE Audio Setup on page 69 Keep in mind you can t make a digital recording from an analog source or vice versa So make sure the components you are recording to from are hooked up in the same way see Connecting your equioment on page 12 for more on connections Since the video converter is not available when making recordings from the video OUT jacks make sure to use the same type of video cable for connecting your recorder as you used to connect your video source the one you want to record to this receiver For example you must connect your recorder using S video if your source has
162. nnect one of the HDMI IN interconnects on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI equipped component is connected 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI compatible monitor Note 1 You can reset the Channel presets Memory Channel Skip Add Parental Lock and Password settings in Resetting the system on page 75 2 e An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP If you choose to connect to a DVI connector you will need a separate adaptor DVI HDMI to do so A DVI connection however does not support audio signals Consult your local audio dealer for more information e If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP a HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction e This receiver has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Version 1 3a Depending on the component you have connected using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers Also when using a component with HDMI version 1 0 it is not possible to output copy controlled DVD Audio CPPM sources from the HDMI co
163. nnected component e Even if you change this receiver s input to a device that is not connected by HDMI the synchronized amp mode remains in effect e By pressing GENRE when listening to a source trom a HDD DVD recorder the most appropriate listening mode is automatically selected see Using the genre synchronizing function on page 33 for more on this Canceling synchronized amp mode If you cancel synchronized amp mode while connected via HDMI to a plasma display or while you are watching a TV programme the power for this unit is turned off About HDMI Control e Connect the plasma display directly to this receiver Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter Such as an HDMI switch can cause operational errors e Only connect components you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter Such as an HDMI switch can cause operational errors 1 e When HDMI Control is set to ON the audio video signals input at the HDMI IN terminals are output at the HDMI OUT terminal even when this receiver is switched off e With HDMI Control set to ON Input Setup and HDMI Input are automatically set to OFF Other Settings Chapter 10 Other Settings The Input Setup menu You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings see nout function
164. nnection e This receiver supports the DeepColor feature of HDMI However when analog signals are input this receiver cannot output signals in DeepColor e This receiver supports SACD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio To take advantage of these formats however make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format En 08 Other connections En e The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector 3 Use the INPUT SELECT button to select the HDMI input you ve connected to for example HDMI 2 You can also perform the same operation by using the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel or by pressing HDMI SHIFT TV CTRL on the remote control repeatedly e Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 71 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio output trom your TV or plasma display no sound will be heard from this receiver e f the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display Note that some components such as video game units have resolutions that may not be converted In this case use an analog video connection e You can t hear HDMI audio through this receiver s digital out jacks About HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for
165. nter speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen Also make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position The angle depends on the size of the room Use less of an angle for bigger rooms Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm 1 5 ft to 3 ft higher than your ears and titled slight downward Make sure the speakers don t face each other For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect To achieve the best possible surround sound install your speakers as shown below Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality Front Front left Center right Subwoofer Surround Surround left right E 87 E Listening position ia Eo o o E Surround back left Surround back right Single surround back speaker oO Caution e Make sure that all soeakers are securely installed This not only improves sound quality but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such
166. ntifies your tuner The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging or on the bottom of the tuner itself The label will have a printed 12 digit SID number When you have located the SID write it down in the space provided near the end of this manual Contact SIRIUS on the internet at https activate siriusradio com Follow the prompts to activate your subscription or you can also call SIRIUS toll free at 1 888 539 SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 e Select SROOO SIRIUS ID from the on screen display to check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect tuner see Selecting channels and browsing by genre below 08 Other connections En 2 Press SIRIUS SHIFT TUNER to switch to the SIRIUS input For best reception you may need to move the SIRIUS Connect tuner antenna near a window refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations e f after pressing SIRIUS the display shows Antenna Error try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting If the display shows Check Sirius Tuner check the connection of the AC adapter and this receiver to the Sirius Connect tuner Listening to SIRIUS Radio After connecting you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on screen display The information displayed is as follows i wl Signal strength A il A _ Preset class ag Category Decad Al ei Preset number SR005 Channel number Chuck B
167. o outputs when connecting these video sources If several video components are assigned to the same input function see 7he nput Setup menu on page 67 the converter gives priority to HDMI component S video then composite in that order e For optimal video performance THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion in Setting the Video options on page 72 OFF This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 1 You must assign the input source to the S video input to which you ve connected your video component see The nout Setup menu on page 67 2 If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display Note that some components Such as video game units have resolutions that may not be converted In this case try switching Digital Video Conversion in Setting the Video options on page 72 OFF En En Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player VSX 941TXH
168. o prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a 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 included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation 001_En Should this product require service in the U S A and you Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent adresser a un distributeur autoris Pioneer du Canada pour Service Company or if yo
169. o station For example to tune to 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 If you make a mistake halfway through press D ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over Using the tuner Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station it s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time This receiver can memorize up to 30 stations stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 stations each When saving an FM frequency the MPX setting see page 34 is also stored 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize See Listening to the radio on page 34 for more on this 2 Press T EDIT TUNER EDIT The display shows STATION MEMORY then a blinking memory class 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press ST to select the station preset you want You can also use the number buttons to select a station preset 4 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station Naming station presets For easier identification you can name your station presets 1 Choose the station preset you want to name See Listening to station presets below for how to do this 2 Press T EDIT TUNER EDIT The display shows STATION NAME then a blinking cursor at the first character position 3 Input the name you want
170. o the Manual MCACC setup menu speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time The following setting can help Standing Wave you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve Default setting ON using the Manual speaker setup below Acoustic standing waves occur when under certain 1 Select Fine SP Distance from the Manual MCACC conditions sound waves from your speaker system setup menu resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the walls in your listening area This can have a negative effect on the overall sound especially at certain lower DIPO H aoa frequencies Depending on speaker placement your d EQ Adjust a EOE eE listening position and ultimately the shape of your room it results in an overly resonant boomy sound The ENTER Next Cancel Standing Wave Control uses filters to reduce the effect of overly resonant sounds in your listening area During 2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the playback of a source you can customize the filters used listening position for Standing Wave Control for each of your MCACC 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance presets as necessary r Use to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected me ters Seeing Ware wen ie Mental p menu to match the reference speaker The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from 0 01 to 45 00 DVD LD 55 008 f pvo ip 55 098
171. of additional sound settings you can make using the Audio Parameter menu The defaults if not stated are listed in bold A Important e Note that if a setting doesn t appear in the Audio Parameter menu it is unavailable due to the current source settings and status of the receiver 1 Press A PARAMETER AUDIO PARAMETER 2 Use f to select the setting you want to adjust Depending on the current status mode of the receiver certain options may not be able to be selected Check the table below for notes on this 3 Use to set it as necessary See the table below for the options available for each setting 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu Setting What it does Option s MCACC Selects your favorite MCACC preset M1 MEMORY 1 MCACC memory when multiple preset to t memories are saved When a pee MCACC preset memory has been A renamed the name given is SAUE MCACC OFF EQ Switches on off the effects of EQ ON Acoustic Pro only for the MCACC preset Calibrati memory selected This setting is b EO ia available for each MCACC preset ome memory S WAVE Switches on off the effects of ON Standing Standing Wave Control only for the Wave MCACC preset memory selected OFF This setting is available for each MCACC preset memory DELAY Some monitors have a slight delay 0 0 to 6 0 Sound when showing video so the frames Delay soundtrack will be slightly outof sync 7 second 30 with the picture By adding abito
172. om your system but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu starting on page 36 1 This screen is only shown if you selected ALL or Speaker Setting in Custom Menu from the Auto MCACC CUSTOM menu 2 e Depending on the characteristics of your room sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 5 inches 12 cm will end up with different size settings You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 47 e The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position This setting should be accurate taking delay and room characteristics into account and generally does not need to be changed The System Setup menu Cm You can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check screen e Speaker Setting The size and number of speakers you ve connected see page 47 for more on this e Channel Level The overall balance of your speaker system see page 40 or 48 for more on this e Speaker Distance The distance of your speakers from the listening position see page 41 or 48 for more on this Standing Wave Filter settings to control lower boomy frequencies see page 41 for more on this Acoustic Cal EQ Adjustments to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your room see page 42 for more on this e FULL BAND
173. ommand to be erased then press ENTER The LCD display flashes PRES KEY 4 Press and hold the button to be erased for two seconds The LCD display shows OK or NO CODE to confirm the button has been erased 5 Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons 6 Press and hold the RECEIVER button for a couple of seconds when you re done Resetting the remote control presets This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and programmed buttons 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press SETUP The remote LCD display shows SETUP 2 Use t to select RESET then press ENTER RESET flashes in the LCD display 3 Press and hold ENTER for about two seconds The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have been erased Confirming preset codes Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned to an input source button 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press SETUP The remote LCD display shows SETUP 2 Use f to select READ ID then press ENTER The LCD on the remote prompts you for the input source button you want to check 1 Note that interference from TVs or other devices will sometimes result in the remote control learning the wrong signal 2 e Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together or farther apart e f the remote LCD shows FULL it means the memory is full See Erasing one of the remote control button settings below to erase
174. ons that will switch on the trigger you ll be able to switch the component on or off just by pressing the input function s you ve set on page 67 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display you can use an SR cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features Such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is changed CONTROL 8 OUT i E ii Pioneer plasma display K Note A Important e You can t use the SR features when HDMI Control is set to ON Make sure to set HDMI Control to OFF when you use the SR features page 66 If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR cable you will need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver In this case you won t be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off Before you can use the extra SR features you need to make a few settings in the receiver See he nput Setup menu on page 67 and SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 69 for detailed instructions e Use a3 ringed miniplug SR cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display VIDEO VIDEO i Pioneer plasma ON display DVD niet Satellite receiver etc DVD LD fs AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
175. ontinue to the next channel You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu e For comparison purposes the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select Note 1 e If you can t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly e For better audibility the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone oscillating pulses are heard from your other speakers Note that it may be difficult to compare this tone with the other speakers in your setup depending on the low frequency response of the reference speaker 2 You can switch on or off the Standing Wave feature in the Audio Parameter menu See Setting the Audio options on page 71 for more on this 3 e Since they will be overwritten you may want to save the standing wave settings made with the Auto MCACC Setup to another MCACC preset e Standing Wave control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of sources using the HDMI connection e When Standing Wave is selected for a MCACC preset memory where S WAVE is set to OFF in the Audio parameter S WAVE ON is automatically selected En gt The System Setup menu En Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers excluding the subwoofer It works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the ori
176. or 7 1 channel playback with 5 1 channel sources THX Select2 CINEMA Allows you to hear 7 1 channel playback with 5 1 channel sources e THX MUSICMODE Allows you to hear 7 1 channel playback with 5 1 channel sources THX GAMES MODE Allows you to hear 7 1 channel playback from the output of a video game console Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional Surround sound effects Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks but some modes are also suited for music sources Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like ADV SURR e Press ADV SURR ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode e ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks e DRAMA Designed for movies with lots of dialog e SCI FI Designed for science fiction with lots of special effects e MONOFILM Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks e ENT SHOW Suitable for musical sources e EXPANDED Creates an extra wide stereo field e TV SURROUND Provides surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources e ADVANCED GAME Suitable for video games 1 Neural THX can be selected with the FM input Also Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input VSX 947TXH only 2 XM HD Surround can be selected only with the XM input 3 e If you only have one surround back speaker conne
177. or more on HDMI features ee compatibility 1 Press TOP MENU 2 Use f to select a menu item then press ENTER Choose between the following menu items e Channel Skip Add Use and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove restore from to the channel guide e Parental Lock Use and ENTER to select channels you would like to place under parental lock Channels put under parental lock are not displayed in the Channel Guide but may be accessed by directly Om inputting their channel number and providing the parental lock password HDMI DVI equipped component L A HDMI OUT 0 F e Antenna Aiming Check the strength of satellite and terrestrial reception e Memory Recall Use t to browse your saved song information see Jip above e Password Set Set the parental lock password Oma 3 When you re finished press TOP MENU to return to DIGITAL the reception display VSX O4TXE Connecting using HDMI If you have a HDMI or DVI with HDCP equipped compo nent you can connect it to this receiver using a commer cially available HDMI cable The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with including DVD Video DVD Audio SACD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby HDMI DVI compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to co
178. osition 40 dB Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network LNE se tov ss ae ace eco a es Te ee ee eS 103 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz UNE wy i wx 6 moe ww oe ee wed Rah ee woe ee oe 83 dB Composite Video S Video Section Input Sensitivity Impedance 0 eee eee 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance cee eee 1 Vp p 75 Q oldtial lO NOIS6 RATO reaa wads wee awed oi wa ww ware 60 cB Frequency RESPONSE rea desada a a 5 Hz to 10 MHz Component Video Section Input Sensitivity Impedance 0 eee ee 1 Vp p 75 Q OUTPUT Level IMPEdAaNCE ic425cndaeeawnaawds 1 Vp p 75 Q Sanakta Nole RI Oera ciana paiak ova nda ds 65 dB Frequency RESPONSE 6 eee 5 Hz to 100 MHz FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 0c eee een 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 wV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 08 Mono 20 2 dBf Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf Distortion c c p0o hed hak eed x eee Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 0 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation vo ee 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna INPUT stad nba eedcoe bended oa 75 Q unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 0 cece ees 530 kHz to 1700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna 00 eee 350 uV m CLL e eee 4 sup alee eds Ae Ge
179. ou re unsure how to do this K Note 1 Only one sub zone is possible if you connect the OUT1 ZONE3 digital output to your second sub zone 2 When you use ZONE 2 you must set ZONE 2 RECSEL Setting in the ZONE Audio Setup menu to ZONE 2 page 69 3 Note that when recording this also selects the RECOUT input source See Making an audio or a video recording on page 73 for more on this 4 f the receiver is in standby the display is dimmed and ZONE and your selected sub zone s continue to show in the display 5 The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time Therefore changing the station in one zone also changes the station in the other zone Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast Other connections CH e You can t use the iPod HOME MEDIA GALLERY 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI ZONE VSX 94TXH only XM and SIRIUS Radio functions amp SOURCE IR IN MAIN ZONE jack on the rear of this simultaneously using the MULTI ZONE feature receiver 4 Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the If you also plan to use a separate IR receiver in the sub room connect this to the ZONE2 jack volume This is only possible if you selected the VARIABLE ae a Cee or shelving unit volume control in ZONE Audio Setup on page 69 j Non Pioneer 5 When you re finished press CONTROL again to ee X component return to the main zone controls l You can also press the MULTI ZON
180. our component For example if your DVD player only has an optical output you will need to change the DVD LD input function s Digital In setting from COAX 1 default to the optical input you ve connected it to The numbering OPT1 to 4 corresponds with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver e f you change the setting to an input that has been previously assigned to another function for example TV then the setting for that function will automatically be switched off If your component is connected via a component video cable to an input terminal other than the default you must tell the receiver which input terminal your component is connected to or else you may see the S video or composite video signals instead of the component video signals 6 When you re finished select Next to continue to the next screen The second screen of the Input setup has three optional settings e Input Name You can choose to rename the input function for easier identification Select Rename to do so or Default to return to the system default e 12V Trigger 1 2 After connecting a component to one of the 12 volt triggers see Switching components on and off using the 12 volt tigger on page 61 select MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 3 or OFF for the corresponding trigger setting to switch it on automatically along with the main or Sub zone specified PDP In SR To control certain functions on this receiver fro
181. our system En Using surround back channel processing e Default setting SBch ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6 1 or 7 1 decoding for 6 1 encoded sources for example Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES or you can choose to always use 6 1 or 7 1 decoding for example with 5 1 encoded material With 5 1 encoded sources a surround back channel will be generated but the material may sound better in the 5 1 format for which it was originally encoded in which case you can simply switch surround back channel processing off The table below indicates when you will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of sources Sound plays through surround back speaker s e Press SBch SBch PROCESSING repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options Each press cycles through the options as follows e SBch ON 6 1 or 7 1 decoding is always used for example a surround back channel will be generated for 5 1 encoded material e SBch AUTO Automatically switches to 6 1 or 7 1 decoding for 6 1 encoded sources for example Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES e SBch OFF Maximum 5 1 playback Using the Virtual Surround Back mode When you re not using surround back speakers selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual Surround back channel through your surround speakers You can choose to listen to Sources with no Surround back channel information or if the material sounds better in the format for exam
182. output from the CD e Make sure that ZONE 2 RECSEL Setting in the ZONE Audio Setup menu is set to RECSEL see ZONE R TAPE OUT DVR VCR1 OUT or Audio Setup on page 69 DVR VCR2 OUT jack Can t select ZONE 2 e Make sure that ZONE 2 RECSEL Setting in the ZONE Audio Setup menu is set to ZONE 2 see ZONE Audio Setup on page 69 Video Symptom Remedy No image is output when an input Check the video connections of the source component see page 16 is selected e For high definition video using component video connections or when digital video conversion is switched off in Setting the Video options on page 72 you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component e Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component video HDMI or S video cables see The nput Setup menu on page 67 e Check the video output settings of the source component e Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct e Some components such as video game units have resolutions that may not be converted If adjusting this receiver s Resolution setting in Setting the Video options on page 72 and or the resolution settings on your component or display doesn t work try switching Digital Video Conversion in Setting the Video options on page 72 OFF Can t record video e Check that the source is not copy protected e The video converter is not a
183. pable to do this having separate terminals for high and low and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you re using 1 Connect your speakers as shown below This illustration below shows the connections for bi amping your front left speaker Hook up your front right speaker in the same way SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND iL R Liia Front left a speaker 9 p Since both front and surround back speaker terminals output the same audio it doesn t matter which set front or surround back is powering which part High or Low of the speaker e Make sure that the connections are properly inserted 1 e The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 47 However if SP gt B is selected above no sound is heard from the subwoofer the LFE channel is not downmixed e Depending on the settings in Surround back speaker setting on page 39 output from the surround back pre out terminals may change e All speaker systems except Speaker B connections are switched off when headphones are connected 08 Other connections En 2 Select the Front Bi Amp setting from the Surr Back System menu See Surround back speaker setting on page 39 to specity how you re using the surround back speaker terminals oO Caution e Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect th
184. pecifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 140 or 130 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion front Continuous Power Output 20 Hz to 20 kHz 8 Q 0 09 PRON 2 ex 130 W 130 W 92TXH 140 W 140 W 94TXH Center ccc 130 W 92TXH 140 W 94TXH SUrrOUNd w da e daria hee w dae ohare 130 W 180 W 92TXH 140 W 140 W 94TXH Surround back soaua aaa ee 130 W 180 W 92TXH 140 W 140 W 94TXH Continuous Power Output 1 kHz 6 Q 1 0 Front 160 W 160 W 92TXH 180 W 180 W 94TXH Center ccc eee 160 W 92TXH 180 W 94TXH 10 0101 0 re 160 W 160 W 92TXH 180 W 180 W 94TXH Surround back ouaaa aaraa ee 160 W 160 W 92TXH 180 W 180 W 94TXH Total harmonic distortion 0 0 0 05 20 Hz to 20 kHz 120 W 8 Q 92TXH 20 Hz to 20 kHz 130 W 8 Q 94TXH Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Audio Section Input Sensitivity Impedance NE 3 tunde4 dane 2 E a ee 335 mV 47 KQ Frequency Response LINE 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz dB Output Level Impedance maa DEEE E EE EE 335 mV 2 2 KO Tone Control PASS oneetan NEREA weneasees exe 6 dB 100 Hz TREE eae ies eee due eee eee ers 6 dB 10 kHz POTD NESS wed cee os 4dB 2 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz at volume p
185. pending on how you re using your system These presets can be set in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC amp Full Band Phase Control on page 8 or Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 either of which you should have already completed 3 You can t use these settings when MULTI CH IN is switched on and they has no effect when headphones are connected e You can also press to select the MCACC preset 4 e This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital PCM 82 kHz to 192 kHz DTS including DTS 96 kHz 24 bit and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats With other digital signal formats set to ANALOG the MULTI CH IN TUNER PHONO and iPod input functions are all fixed to ANALOG e You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal To prevent noise make the proper digital connections page 17 and set the signal input to DIGITAL e Some DVD players don t output DTS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player 5 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on page 71 is set to THROUGH the sound will be heard through your TV not from this receiver 6 This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD for instance e When PCM is selected noise may be output during playback of non PCM sources Please select another input signal if this is a problem gt Listening to y
186. ple 5 1 for which it was originally encoded you can have the receiver only apply this effect to 6 1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES 1 The table indicates when you will hear the virtual Surround back channel Virtual surround back channel is active e Press SBch SBch PROCESSING repeatedly to cycle the virtual surround back channel options Each press cycles through the options as follows e VirtualSB ON Virtual Surround Back is always used for example on 5 1 encoded material e VirtualSB AUTO Virtual Surround Back is automatically applied to 6 1 encoded sources for example Dolby Digital EX or DIS ES e VirtualSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Standard THX Advanced surround SBch Type of source mode Dolby Digital EX DTS ES 5 1 ch sources with ON 6 1 ch flagged AUTO Dolby Digital DTS and DVD Audio 5 1 ch ON e sources AUTO ec Dolby Digital DTS PCM and DVD Audio stereo ON sources AUTO Analog 2 channel stereo Sources ON AUTO DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Dolby Digital ON Plus Dolby TrueHD WMAQ Pro encoded and PCM 6 1 ch 7 1 ch sources AUTO Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD WMAQ Pro ON 44 1 kHz 48 kHz encoded and PCM 5 1 ch sources AUTO e Note Processing Virtual SB Multichannel sources o0 Pro Logic Il x OO Pro Logic Neo 6 e e e e o o e o 1 You can t use the Virtua
187. presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance D1 4 2 3_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 should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instruct
188. put PC M2 MEMORY 2 Start Copy Cancel O Return Cancel 2 Select the setting you want to copy e All Data Copies all the settings of the selected MCACC preset memory e LEVEL amp DISTANCE Copies only the channel level and speaker distance settings of the selected MCACC preset memory 3 Select the MCACC preset you ll be copying the settings From then specify where you want to copy them To Make sure you don t overwrite an MCACC preset you re currently using this can t be undone 4 Select Copy to confirm and copy the settings Completed shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu Clearing MCACC presets If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets stored in memory you can choose to clear the calibration settings of that preset 1 Select MCACC Memory Clear from the Data Management setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB 5 Data Management 5d MCACC Memory Clear a MCACC Data Check b Memory Rena Clear Ai M1 MEMORY 148 me c MCACC Memory Cop d MCACC Memory Clear e Output PC Start clear Cancel Return Cancel 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to clear Make sure you don t clear an MCACC preset you re currently using this can t be undone 3 Select Clear to confirm and clear the preset Completed shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC preset has been c
189. r the connected PC DVD player set top box etc must be able to output WMA9Y Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio only inputs Two of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders One of the audio inputs PHONO is a dedicated turntable input which should not be used for any other type of component This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require Turntable VSX 94TXH OC40 Tape deck etc Note gt Connecting your equipment 1 Connect the analog audio outputs of the source component to one of the AUDIO inputs Connect using a stereo RCA phono jack audio cable e f you re connecting a tape deck MD recorder etc connect the analog audio outputs OUT to the analog audio inputs on the recorder 2 Turntables only Connect the stereo audio outputs to the PHONO inputs e If yourturntable has a grounding wire secure it to the ground terminal on this receiver e f your turntable has line level outputs i e it has a built in phono pre amp connect it to the CD inputs instead Connecting a component to the front panel inputs The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack VIDEO an S video jack S VIDEO stereo analog audio inputs AUDIO L R and an optical digital audio input DIGITAL You can use these connections for any ki
190. r leave an error message for over three minutes the screen saver will appear 2 e If you are planning on bi amping your front speakers or setting up a separate speaker system in another room read through Surround back speaker setting on page 39 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4 e If you have THX certified speakers select CUSTOM and choose YES for the THX Speaker setting 3 The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions Simply choose an unused preset for now you can rename it later in Data Management on page 45 4 Note that correction curves are saved only when set to SYMMETRY Select CUSTOM to save other correction curves such as ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN See Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 for more on this 5 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones This may result in incorrect speaker settings 5 minute guide 02 e With error messages such as Too much ambient noise or Check Microphone select RETRY after checking for ambient noise see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup below and verifying the mic connection If there doesn t seem to be a problem you can simply select GO NEXT and continue 0 0dB DVD L 0 0dB DVD LD D 1 Auto MCACC 1 Auto MCACC Now Analyzing 2 11 CHECK Front YES Center YES e Environment Check YES Ambient Noise OK YESx2
191. r plasma THROUGH display When THROUGH is selected no sound is output from this receiver A DELAY This feature automatically corrects OFF Auto delay the audio to video delay between components connected with an ON HDMI cable The audio delay time is set depending on the operational status of the display connected with an HDMI cable The video delay time is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time C WIDTHY Provides a better blend of the front Oto7 Center speakers by spreading the center Default 3 Width channel between the front right and Applicable left speakers making it sound wider only when higher settings or narrower lower usingacenter settings speaker DIMENSIONY Adjusts the depth of the surround 3 to 3 sound balance from front to back Default 0 making the sound more distant minus settings or more forward positive settings PANORAMAY Extends the front stereo image to OFF include the surround speakers for a wraparound effect ON C IMAGE Adjusts the center image to create a Oto 10 Center wider stereo effect with vocals Default 3 Image Adjust the effect from 0 all center Applicable channel sent to front right and left only when speakers to 10 center channel sent usingacenter to the center speaker only speaker EFFECT Sets the effect level for the currently 10 to 90 selected Advanced Surround mode each mode can be set separately K Note a When MCACC
192. r sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control Activating Full Band Phase Control is strongly recommended because it also involves the effects of Phase Control For details on each of these two features refer to the following explanations Using Phase Control During multichannel playback LFE Low Frequency Effects signals as well as low frequency signals in each channel are assigned to the subwoofer or other the subwoofer and the most appropriate speaker At least in theory however this type of processing involves a group delay that varies with frequency resulting in phase distortion where the low frequency sound is delayed or muffled by the conflict with other channels With the Phase Control mode switched on this receiver can reproduce powertul bass sound without deteriorating the quality of the original sound see illustration below Note Phase Cotrol OFF Front speaker Listening 5 position Mahe Sound m uffled due to a delay in time source Subwoofer e Rhythms blurred and difficult to hear e Bass sound with loss of depth e Sound of musical instruments with no reality Phase Control ON Front speaker Listening Source Original sound preserved with no loss of clarity Subwoofer e Rhythms with crystal like clarity e Bass sound wit
193. r speaker setup and the type of source you re listening to If you connected surround back speakers see also Using surround back channel processing on page 32 Standard surround sound The following modes provide basic surround sound for 4 stereo and multichannel sources e While listening to a source press STANDARD STANDARD SURROUND If necessary press repeatedly to select a listening mode e Ifthe source is Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround encoded the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display With two channel sources you can select from OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Up to 7 1 channel sound especially Suited to movie sources OO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC Up to 7 1 channel sound especially suited to music sources OO Pro Logic IIx GAME Up to 7 1 channel sound especially suited to video games e DO PRO LOGIC 4 1 channel surround sound sound from the surround speakers is mono e Neo 6 CINEMA 6 1 channel sound especially suited to movie sources e Neo 6 MUSIC 6 1 channel sound especially suited to music sources 1 e Stereo surround matrix formats are decoded accordingly using Neo 6 CINEMA or D0 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE see Listening in surround sound above for more on these decoding formats e The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs 2 For more options using this button see Usin
194. r to the 9 pin RS 232C jack on this receiver See the documentation provided with the Advanced MCACC application for more information RS 232C amp Personal computer Advanced MCACC output using your PC Before continuing make sure you have completed step 1 in Data Management on page 45 Note that transmission data is erased when the receiver is turned off 1 Select Output PC and press ENTER When the receiver is ready for transmission Start the MCACC application on your PC shows on the OSD DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB 5 Data Management 5e Output PC a MCACC Data Check b Memory Rename c MCACC Memory Copy Start the MCACC d MCACC ety Clear application on your PC Return 2 Start the MCACC application on your computer Follow the instructions provided with the application It will take about ten seconds for the transmission to complete then you will be able to analyze the output on your computer Since the data will be cleared from the receiver when you restart reverb measurement or turn off the receiver you might want to save the information on your PC after measurement 3 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Data Management menu Continue with other settings in the Data Management menu if necessary Press RETURN again to exit the Data Management menu Chapter 9 HDMI Control By connect
195. r you press ENTER 6 If necessary press the input source button for the component whose command you want to input This is only necessary if the command is for a new component input source 7 Select the button for the command you want to input The following remote control commands can be selected SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER INPUT SELECT cD CDR HOME MEDIA DVR2 GALLERY ROGRAM CATEGORY GUIDE A Salle e You don t need to program the receiver to switch on or off This is done automatically With Pioneer components you don t need to e program the power to switch off in a shutdown sequence except DVD recorders e program the power to switch on if it s the source component selected in step 3 e program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the input function selected in step 2 has video input terminals These take priority in multi operations not shutdown 8 Repeat steps 5 7 to program a sequence of up to five commands 9 When you re finished use to select EDITEXIT from the menu and press ENTER You will return to the remote control SETUP menu Select EXIT again to exit Note Using multi operations You can start multi operations with the receiver switched on or in standby MULTI OPE 1 Press MULTI OPE MULTI OP flashes in the display 2 Press an input source button that has been set up with a multi operation The receiver switches on if it was in
196. raise or lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM feature Use E to select TRIM then use to raise or lower the channel level for the current speaker 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the speakers It can also provide you with a graphical output of the frequency response of your room How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional If you find that lower frequencies seem overly reverberant in your listening room i e it sounds boomy or that different channels seem to exhibit different reverb characteristics select EQ Pro amp S Wave or ALL for the Custom Menu setting in Automatic MCACC Expert on page 36 to calibrate the room automatically This should provide a balanced calibration that suits the characteristics of your listening room If you still aren t satisfied with the results the manual Advanced EQ setup below provides a more customized calibration of your system using the direct sound of the speakers This is done with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on screen or using a computer with software available from Pioneer see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACTC output on page 63 How to interpret the graphical output The graph shows
197. rding high background noise levels and other possible interference 5 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones A progress report is displayed on screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup Try to be as quiet as possible while it s doing this e Do not adjust the volume during the test tones This may result in incorrect speaker settings e With error messages Such as Too much ambient noise or Check Microphone select RETRY after checking for ambient noise see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9 and verifying the mic connection If there doesn t seem to be a problem you can simply select GO NEXT and continue 6 If necessary confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD The configuration shown on screen should reflect the actual speakers you have Note If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically In this case you don t need to select OK and press ENTER in step 7 DVD LD 0 0dB DVD LD 0 0dB Now Analyzing 2 11 CHECK Front YES Center Environment Check Surr ES Ambient Noise OK SB He SW E ol gt Microphone Speaker YES NO Cancel 10 Next If you see an error message ERR in the right side column or the speaker configuration displayed isn t correc
198. re that speaker is hooked up to the left surround back terminal gt The System Setup menu En e Subwoofer LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO the bass frequencies are output from other speakers 3 Select X OVER and set the crossover frequency Frequencies below this point will be sent to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu Channel Level Using the channel level settings you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system an important factor when setting up a home theater system A Important e When Channel Level is selected while MCACC is set to OFF the selection screen for the MCACC memory appears Select a memory to adjust manually DVD LD 55 0dB 6b Channel Level Select MCACC memory MCACC OFF Vv RL M1 MEMORY gt ENTER Next Cancel 1 Select Channel Level from the Manual SP Setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB 6 Manual SP Setup 6b Channel Level MCACC M1 MEMORY 1 a Speaker Setting Test Tone c Speaker Distance d X Curve e TH
199. rename them in Data Management on page 45 4 You may also want to have separate calibration settings for the same listening position depending on how you re using your system The System Setup menu A EQ Type only available when the Custom Menu Important above is EQ Pro amp S Wave This determines how e Make sure the microphone speakers are not moved the frequency balance is adjusted during the Auto MCACC Setup After a single calibration is performed each of the e Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any following three correction curves can be stored existing settings for the MCACC preset you select separately in the MCACC memory SYMMETRY default implements symmetric correction for each pair of left and right speakers to flatten the frequency amplitude characteristics ALL CH ADJUST is a flat setting where e The screen saver will automatically appear after three minutes of inactivity all the speakers are set individually so no special O Caution weighting is given to any one channel FRONT ALIGN e The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are sets all soeakers in accordance with the front speaker output at high volume settings no equalization is applied to the front left and ight ch Is 1 Select Auto MCACC from the System Setup menu igen then press ENTER e THX Speaker only available when the Custom Menu If the System Setup screen is not displayed refer to above IS ALL or Speaker Sett
200. reset codes Renaming input source NAMES cee es Direct UNCION 0 6 dync hdreick a a quatieg rnin wakes Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequence Using multi operations Using System Offe Ss 355 4 4045 6u nee dens oe orrena COO IOC rererere eat AEE Controls for other componentS 00 cece eee Operating other Pioneer components With this Unit S SENSO oe ees 13 Additional information Video SOMOS ste naam gegen oe a wh ee ee ek Ee Professional Calibration EQ graphical output SOE ch oo an area dae he ye 6 ak Pe eee Gas REMOTE COMUOL l i o a a wteaee Foren kek dh anes aa awd iPod MESSAGES 9 4444 sddas ed va ae eee ee XM radio messages SIRIUS radio Messages erissa tarita fered does Surround sound formats AOU E eera r ee ee a A About Neural Surround Listening modes with different input signal formats Stream direct with different input signal formats Specifications Cleaning Me Unb ova sase e wae rers Rhee eke Our philosophy ali wonpaead dees ot od AOL ae osasaee noes WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling D36 P4_A_En This product is for general household purposes Any failure due to use for oth
201. rmat SBch Dolby Digital Plus Straight decoding THX CINEMA Straight decoding Processing Dolby TrueHD ON DTS HD 7 1 channel DTS HD Master Audio decoding used for WMAQ Pro 44 1 kHz 48 kHz all sources PCM 6 1 7 1 channel Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital EX THX SURROUND EX Dolby Digital EX Dolby TrueHD DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX DO Pro Logic IIx eee H AoE OO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC THX Select2 CINEMA MOVIE Z 5 1 channel THX MUSICMODE THX GAMES MODE Dolby TrueHD Straight decoding Straight decoding 176 4 kHz 192 kHz 5 1 channel DIS EAP RES Straight decoding THX CINEMA Straight decoding DTS HD THX Select2 CINEMA DTS HD Master Audio THX MUSICMODE 2 WMAQ9 Pro A 88 2 kHz 96 kHz THX GAMES MODE 5 1 channel Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX THX SURROUND EX Dolby Digital EX 6 1 channel flagged DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX OO Pro Logic IIx OO Pro Logic Ilx MUSIC THX Select2 CINEMA MOVIE THX MUSICMODE THX GAMES MODE En Additional information 13 Input signal format SBch Processing SBch DTS ES gt Processing 6 1 channel sources ON 6 1 channel flagged 7 1 channel decoding used for all sources DTS and DTS 96 24 5 1 channel encoding Dolby Digital WMA9 Pro 44 1 kKHz 48 kHz PCM 5 1 channel encoding SACD 5 1 channel encoding SBch Dolby Digital Plus Processing Dolby TrueHD AUTO DTS HD Automatically DTS HD Master Audio select
202. rs themselves Center Lo 0 main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like it must be connected to the left surround back terminal You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Q to 16 Q please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 74 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Q Front ag Surround back right oO Caution e Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure En En Connecting your equipment Bare wire connections Make sure that the speaker cable you re going to use is properly prepared with about 10 mm 3 8 in of insulator stripped trom each wire and the exposed wire strands twisted together fig A To connect a terminal unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire fig B Once the wire is in position tighten the terminal until the wire is firmly clamped fig C fig A fig B 10 mm CE in l T Banana plug connections If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs screw the speaker terminal fully shut then plug the banana plug into the end of the speaker terminal A Important e Please refer to the manual that
203. s The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button for example DVD DVR1 or TV The following controls can be accessed when listening to the built in tuner MPX Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality page 34 DISP Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies page 35 9 STATUS Press to check selected receiver settings page 75 10 MULTI OPE Use this button to perform multi operations page 79 11 SHIFT Press to access the controls outlined in white boxes for example INPUT SELECT r orto display the currently selected input source in the remote control LCD 12 SOURCE Press to turn on off other components connected to the receiver see page 77 for more on this 13 Character display LCD This display shows information when transmitting control signals The following commands are shown when you re setting the remote to control other components see Controlling the rest of your system on page 77 SETUP Indicates the setup mode from which you choose the options below PRESET See Se ecting preset codes directly on page LEARNING See Programming signals from other remote controls on page 77 MULTI OP See Multi Operation and System Off on page 79 SYS OFF See Multi Operation and System Off on page 79 DIRE
204. s 6 1 7 1 WMA9 Pro channel PCM decoding 6 1 1 1 channel Dolby TrueHD 176 4 kHz 192 kHz 5 1 channel Dolby Digital EX 6 1 channel flagged DTS ES 6 1 channel sources 6 1 channel flagged Other 5 1 channel sources 5 1 channel encoding SACD 5 1 channel encoding SBch Dolby TrueHD Processing 176 4 kHz 192 kHz 5 1 channel channel Other 5 1 6 1 7 1 channel playback sources a Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected b ES processing is not carried out for certain DTS ES signals input from HDMI c Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected Maximum 5 1 Standard DTS ES Matrix Discrete DTS 00 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DTS D0 Pro Logic Ilx MUSIC DTS Neo 6 DTS D0 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DTS Dd Pro Logic Ilx MUSIC Dolby Digital EX OO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE OO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC Dolby Digital EX O0 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC Straight decoding Straight decoding Dolby Digital EX D0 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DTS ES Matrix Discrete Straight decoding Maximum 5 1 channel playback Straight decoding Maximum 5 1 channel playback Straight decoding As above Auto Surround DTS ES Matrix Discrete THX DTS ES THX Matrix Discrete DTS O0 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX THX Select2 CINEMA THX MUSICMODE THX GAMES MODE DTS Neo 6 THX DTS 00 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE THX THX Select2 CINEMA THX MUSICMODE THX GAMES MODE THX
205. scription Wait until the encryption code has been updated Updating Channels Unit is updating channels Wait until the encryption code has been updated Invalid Channel Selected channel is not available does not exist Select another channel Note e f 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 EEE Additional information En Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you ll find on DVDs satellite cable and terrestrial broadcasts and video cassettes Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below See www dolby com for more detailed information DO potsy TRUE Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas and in the home for DVD and digital broadcast soundtracks It can deliver up to six discrete audio channels comprising five full range channels and a special LFE low frequency effects channel used mainly for deep rumbling sound effects hence the term 5 1 channel Dolby Digital In addition to the format features above Dolby Digital decoders offer downmixing for compatibility with mono stereo and Dolby Pro Logic audio from a number of bit rates and channels Another feature called Dialog Normalization attenuates programs based on the average level of dialog in
206. settings in order e Fine Ch Level Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system see Fine Channel Level below e Fine SP Distance Make precise delay settings for your speaker system see Fine Speaker Distance on page 41 e Standing Wave Control overly resonant low frequencies in your listening room see Standing Wave on page 41 The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 42 e EQ Adjust Manually adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system while listening to test tones see Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 42 EQ Professional Calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the speakers and make detailed settings according to your room s reverb characteristics see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 42 Fine Channel Level e Default setting 0 0dB all channels You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 47 1 Select Fine Ch Level from the Manual MCACC setup menu The volume increases to the 0 0 dB reference level DVD LD 55 0d0B DVD LD 20 0dB 3 Manual MCACC 3a Fine Channel Level a Fine Channel Level b Fine SP Distance c Standing Wave Please wait 20 d EQ Adj
207. ss frequencies to the subwoofer e Center Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer If you didn t connect a center speaker choose NO the center channel is sent to the front speakers Surround Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer If you didn t connect surround speakers choose NO the sound of the surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a subwoofer Surr Back Select the number of surround back speakers you have one two or none Select LARGE if your Surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or Subwoofer If you didn t connect surround back speakers choose NO 2 Ifyou select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES Also the center and surround speakers can t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL In this case all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer 3 If you selected Speaker B or Front Bi Amp in Surround back speaker setting on page 39 you can t adjust the surround back settings e lf the surround speakers are set to NO the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO e If you select one surround back speaker only make su
208. stalling your speaker system on page 19 for powered subwoofer connection 17 SIRIUS Radio input See Using SIRIUS Radio on page 53 18 iPod input terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio or video SOUrCe See Connecting an iPod on page 50 19 RS 232C connector Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC or Full Band Phase Control See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 63 20 Speaker terminals Use for connection to the main front center Surround and surround back speakers See nsta lling your speaker system on page 19 21 Switched AC power outlet 700 W 0 8 A max Use to power another component in the system Power to the outlet switches on and off with the receiver See AC outlet on page 22 Note When making cable connections e To avoid hum do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver e When connecting optical cables be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket A e When storing optical cable coil loosely The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners About the video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks The only exception is HDMI and high definition component video since these resolutions cannot be downsampled you must connect your monitor TV to the receiver s HDMI component vide
209. stem page 48 e Speaker Distance Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position page 48 e X Curve Adjust the tonal balance of your speaker system for movie soundtracks page 49 e THX Audio Setting Specify whether you are using a THX speaker setup page 49 3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen Note 1 If you re using a THX speaker setup set all speakers to SMALL Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration size number of Speakers and crossover frequency It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made In Automatically setting up for surround sound WCACTC amp Full Band Phase Contro on page 8 are correct Note that this setting applies to all MCACC presets and cannot be set independently 1 Select Speaker Setting from the Manual SP Setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB DVD LD 55 0dB 6a Speaker Setting MA 6 Manual SP Setup a Speaker Setting b Channel Level c Speaker Distance d X Curve e THX Audio Setting X OVER 80Hz THX ALL SMALL 4 Return Return 2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size Use to select the size and number of each of the following speakers e Front Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you didn t connect a subwoofer Select SMALL to send the ba
210. surround back output connect it to the SURROUND BACK L Single jack on this receiver Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as above you must select the analog multichannel inputs for Surround sound playback 1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting For example you might need to set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio 2 Use the INPUT SELECT button to select MULTI CH IN You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel e Depending on the DVD player you re using the analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be too low In this case the output level of the subwoofer can be increased by 10 dB in the Multi Ch In Setup in Other Setup For details see Multi Channel Input Setup on page 69 1 To listen to multichannel analog audio you ll need to switch the input signal selector to MULTI CH IN see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs above for more on this 2 e When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected you can t use Midnight Loudness Dialog Enhancement or the SIGNAL SELECT and ANALOG ATT buttons as well as any of the listening modes including STEREO and the surround back channel processing e When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected only the volume and channel levels can be set e You can t listen to your speaker B Second Zone system during playback from the multichann
211. t there may be a problem with the speaker connection If selecting RETRY doesn t work turn off the power and check the speaker connections If there doesn t seem to be a problem you can simply use to select the speaker and to change the setting and number for surround back and continue 7 Make sure OK is selected then press ENTER A progress report is displayed on screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level soeaker distance and Acoustic Calibration EQ DVD LD 0 0dB DVD LD 55 00B 1 Auto MCACC 1 Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Now Analyzing 6 11 Subwoofer Check Surround Analysis Speaker System OK Channel Level OK gt Speaker Distance O Cancel Cancel Again try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening It may take 3 to 7 minutes e f you selected a Stand Wave Multi Point setup in step 2 you will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd and 3rd reference points before finally placing it at your main listening position 8 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished Press RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu DVD LD 55 00B 5a MCACC Data Check 1 Speaker Setting 2 Channel Level 3 Speaker Distance 4 Standing Wave 5 Acoustic Cal EQ 6 FULL BAND PHASE CTRL ENTER Next Return The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent Surround sound fr
212. table surface Don t install it on the following places on a color TV the screen may distort near a cassette deck or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field This may interfere with the sound in direct sunlight in damp or wet areas in extremely hot or cold areas in places where there is vibration or other movement in places that are very dusty in places that have hot fumes or oils Such as a kitchen Loading the batteries Caution Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions e Never use new and old batteries together e Insert 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 instruction s rules that apply in your country or area 5 minute guide Chapter 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a Surround sound effect making you feel like you re in the middle of the action or concert The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver This receiver will automatically d
213. tched to one of the inputs that use the plasma display DVD LD for example the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from the receiver is heard 3 Assign any input source connected to the plasma display to the corresponding input number This matches the receiver s input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display For example assign DVD LD to input 2 if you have connected the your DVD video output to video input 2 on the plasma display e The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input that you ve used to connect this receiver to your plasma display DVD LD 55 0dB 8c SR Setup PDP Volume Control OFF Monitor Out Connect 4 gt Finish 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Other Setup menu OSD Adjustment Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems difficult to see all the instructions on the screen 1 Select OSD Adjustment from the Other Setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB 8 Other Setup a Multi Ch In Setup b ZONE Audio Setup X 0 Y 0 c SR Setup d HDMI Control Setup i Finish e OSD Adjustment v Cancel Return 2 Use t to move the display field around until you get one that you feel best suits your TV 3 When you re finished press ENTER You will return to the Other Setup menu En Using other functions cH Chapter 11 Using other functions Setting the Audio options There are a number
214. tegory list For example you can play all the songs by a iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S particular artist and other countries Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for Using XM Radio your Pod XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of Button What it does commercial free music plus the best in sports news talk and entertainment XM is broadcast in superior gt Press to start playback ot digital audio from coast to coast From rock to reggae If you start playback when something other than a i ohoh XM h a song is selected all the songs that fall into that ue ree ee AP on ee ING nie category will play music fan XM s dedication to playing the richest selection of music is matched by its passion for live a Press to stop playback sporting events talk radio up to the minute news stand We Da ee Ane ne peed be wn hee phen nn ad Upcomedy children s programming and much more For U S customers information about XM Satellite Radio lt gt Press and hold during playback to start scanning is available online at www xmradio com For Canadian r CUSO Ers information about XM Canada is online at www xmradio ca lI Pauses playback or restarts playback when paused lt lt rPri Press to skip to previous next song FES Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One Repeat All and Repeat Off Connecting your XM Radio rec
215. ther input sources The video input can be selected from the following DVD LD BD TV SAT DVR VCR1 DVR VCR2 VIDEO GAME1 VIDEO GAME2 DVD LD 55 0dB 8a Multi Ch In Setup SW Input Gain OdB Video Input P BD 3 Finish 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Other Setup menu ZONE Audio Setup If you ve made MULTI ZONE connections see MULTI ZONE listening on page 59 you may need to specify your volume setting Note 1 Select ZONE Audio Setup from the Other Setup menu DVD LD 55 0dB DVD 55 0dB LD 8 Other Setup 8b ZONE Audio Setup a Multi Ch In Setup b ZONE Audio Setup ZONE 2 RECSEL Setting 2 RECSEL D ZONE 2 Volume Level c SR Setup Variable d HDMI Control Setup e OSD Adjustment O Return Finish 2 Select the ZONE 2 RECSEL Setting you want You can select the ZONE 2 or RECSEL setting e ZONE 2 Sound is output from MULT ZONE amp SOURCE ZONE2 OUT jack e RECSEL Sound is output from the CD R TAPE OUT DVR VCR1 OUT or DVR VCR2 OUT jack For details see Playing a different source when recording on page 73 3 Select the volume level setting e Variable Use this setting if you ve connected a power amplifier in the sub room this receiver is simply being used as a pre amp and you will be using this receiver s controls to adjust the volume e Fixed Use this setting if you ve connected a fully integrated amplif
216. ting digital audio sources on page 17 The OUT1 jack is also used for MULTI ZONE connections See MULTI ZONE listening on page 59 2 Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs x6 Use for digital audio sources including DVD players recorders digital satellite receivers CD players etc See also The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the inputs 3 XM Radio input See Using XM Radio on page 51 4 LAN 10 100 terminal VSX 947XH only For details refer to the supplied operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY 5 HDMI connectors x4 VSX 927XH x5 VSX 94TXH Multiple inputs and one output for high quality audio video connection to compatible HDMI devices See Connecting using HDMI on page 55 6 Remote inputs MULTI ZONE and source Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use ina MULTI ZONE setup for example See Connecting an R receiver on page 61 7 Control input output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit s sensor on page 82 8 Component video connections x4 Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output such as a DVD recorder Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV See Using the component video jacks on page 16 9 AM and FM antenna terminals Use to connect indoor or outdoor
217. to control then press ENTER PRES KEY shows in the LCD display 1 You can t assign the RECEIVER TUNER iPod HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 947XH only XM RADIO or SIRIUS buttons 2 When using a Pioneer HDD recorder please select PIONEER DVR 487 488 489 or 493 e When using a Pioneer plasma display released prior to summer 2005 please select preset codes 637 or 660 3 The remote can store about 200 preset codes this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only 4 You can t assign the RECEIVER TUNER iPod HOME MEDIA GALLERY VSX 947XH only XM RADIO or SIRIUS buttons e TV CONTROL buttons TVO TV VOL TV CH and INPUT SELECT can only be learned after selecting TV CTRL 12 Controlling the rest of your system En 4 Point the two remote controls towards each other then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver s remote control PRES KEY starts flashing to indicate the remote is ready to accept a signal e The remote controls should be 3 cm to 5 cm 1 to 2 inches apart 3 cm to 5 cm 1 to 2 inches 5 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending teaching the signal to this receiver s remote control For example if you want to learn the playback control signal press and hold gt briefly The LCD display will show OK if the operation has been learned If for some reasons the operation hasn t been learned
218. u can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night Use the remote control to set the sleep timer e Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time min 60 7 Off 90 min Note e You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again Dimming the display You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display Note that when selecting sources the display automatically brightens for a few seconds e Press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of 8 Q with this system but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Q impedance rating 1 With the receiver in standby press STANDBY ON while holding down the SETUP button 2 Select SPEAKER using f then select 8 or 6 Q using e SPEAKER 6 Q Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Q e SPEAKER 8 Q Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Q or more 1 If RECOUT does not appear in the display you may have to switch ZONE 2 off by pressing MULTI ZONE amp SOURCE ON OFF and selecting either ZONE 3 or off the MULTI ZONE indicator disappears See Using the MULTI ZONE controls on page 60 for more on this 2 If RECOUT SOURCE is selected changing the input source likewise chan
219. u wish to purchase replacement obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autoris Pioneer le plus parts operating instructions service manuals or ores de chez vous Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service a accessories please call the number shown below la clientele de Pioneer 800 421 1404 Pioneer Flectroniques du Canada Inc Service Clientele Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L8R OP2 calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed 1 877 283 5901 number for assistance 905 479 4411 Pioneer Electronics USA Inc Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez Customer Support Division vous reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui PO BOX 1760 Long Beach accompagne le produit CA 90801 1760 U S A S018_B_EF 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 Satisfaction Department at the following address Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 1 877 283 5901 905 479 4411 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Register Your Product on http www pioneerelectronics
220. ual SP Setup menu DVD LD 55 00B Bb Channel Level Tip A Speaker Distance e For best surround sound make sure the surround S back speakers are the same distance from the amp Return listening position 2 Specify the distance of your surround back speakers X Curve from each other Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms The X Curve setting acts as a kind of re equalization for home theater SB SP Position listening and restores proper tonal balance of movie TAM soundtracks 4 Finish 1 Select X Curve from the Manual SP Setup menu e 0 1 ft Surround speakers within 1 foot apart best for THX surround sound X Curve FATET gt a peg e gt 1 4 ft Surround speakers between 1 and 4 feet b Channel Level apart c Speaker Distance e THX Audio Setting e 4 ft lt Surround speakers more than 4 feet apart 3 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu Return Finish Note 1 Since the principal is the same X Curve isn t applied when you re using any of the Home THX modes see Using the Home THX modes on page 29 2 If you don t have surround back speakers or just have one you won t be able to select this setting Cannot select shows in the display En 08 Other connections Chapter 8 Other connections Caution e Make sure the power is switched off before making or changin
221. udio surround information providing a full 360 degree playback environment THX Games Mode is unique as it gives you a smooth transition of audio in all points of the surround field THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd which may be registered in some jurisdictions All rights reserved About Neural Surround Neural Surround represents the latest advancement in Surround technology and has been adopted by XM Satellite Radio FM Radio and VSX 94TXH only Neural Music Direct for broadcasts of surround recordings and live events Neural Surround employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage with superior localization of surround elements System playback is scalable from stereo up to state of the art multichannel surround Neural Surround is a trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation THX is a trademark of THX Ltd which may be registered in some jurisdictions All rights reserved Additional information Listening modes with different input signal formats The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats depending on the surround back channel processing and decoding method you have selected Stereo 2 channel signal formats SBch Processing SBch Processing ON AUTO Automatically selects 6 1 7 1 channel decoding SBch Processing OFF Maximum 5 1 channel playback Input signal format Dolby Digital Plus
222. umer market may exhibit wording to that effect on the packaging A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at 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 e Advanced Speaker Array ASA ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed to 2 side and 2 back surround speakers to provide the optimal surround sound experience When you set up your home theater system using all eight speaker outputs Left Center Right Surround Right Surround Back Right Surround Back Left Surround Left and Subwoofer placing the two Surround Back speakers close together facing the front of the room as shown in the diagram will provide the largest sweet spot If for practical reasons you have to place the Surround Back speakers apart you will need to go THX Audio Set up screen and choose the setting that most closely corresponds to the speaker spacing which will re optimize the surround sound field ASA is used i
223. uner antenna near a window the southernmost window should produce the best results e f after pressing XM RADIO the display shows Check Tuner try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in If the display shows Check Antenna try disconnecting the tuner and antenna connections and then plugging them back in Listening to XM Radio After connecting you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on screen display The information displayed is as follows 554B gS nal strength F Preset class a Category A ooe XM005 Channel number Decades Fifties 50 s Remy Sherman Artist name Lovin You Song name Channel name Note Selecting channels and browsing by genre From the XM Channel Guide you can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear or you can narrow your channel search by genre A Ill Channel Guide ul lt aPrevious gt Wooo RADIOID Decades A1 001 Preview Highway1 Fifties 50 s XM005 03 America Hank s Place Remy Sherman Sixties 60 s Lovin You 0 Seventies 70 s Fifties 50 s ENTER vwNext xit e Press f to display the XM Channel Guide then t and ENTER to select the channel of the XM radio broadcast you want to hear e To browse by genre first press CATEGORY use to select a genre then press ENTER e To cancel and exit any time press RET
224. uner is not properly connected Check whether the XM Mini Tuner is firmly connected to the receiver XM Power Error A short circuit occurring in the antenna or Make sure that there is nothing unusual with the antenna or surrounding antenna cable antenna cable Switch the power off then back on again Updating The radio is being updated with the latest Wait until the encryption code has been updated Channels 00 encryption code and 01 should function normally No Signal The XM signal is too weak at the current location n a Loading The receiver is acquiring audio or program Wait until the information has been received information Off Air The channel currently selected has stopped Select another channel broadcasting CH You have selected a channel that does not exist The receiver will automatically switch to channel 001 or the or that you have not subscribed to last selected channel There is no artist name feature song program No action needed title or channel category associated with the channel at this time SIRIUS radio messages Symptom Cause Action Antenna Error Antenna is not properly connected Check that the antenna cable is attached securely Check Sirius Tuner SIRIUS Connect tuner is not properly connected Check that the 8 pin mini DIN cable and AC Adapter are attached securely Acquiring Signal The SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current n a location Subscription Updating Unit is updating sub
225. urces As above SACD DIRECT stereo Dolby Digital Surround OO Pro Logic Il MOVIE OO Pro Logic Il MOVIE DTS Surround Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 CINEMA Other stereo sources Stereo playback Stereo playback Analog sources As above ANALOG DIRECT stereo PCM sources As above PCM DIRECT stereo DVD A sources As above PCM DIRECT stereo SACD sources As above SACD DIRECT stereo a SACD DIRECT VSX 947XH or Straight decoding VSX 92TXH Multichannel signal formats Surround Back speaker s Input signal format Connected Maximum 7 1 channel playback Not connected Maximum 5 1 channel playback Dolby Digital EX 6 1 channel flagged DIRECT Dolby Digital EX 00 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE PURE DIRECT Dolby Digital EX 00 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DTS ES 6 1 channel sources 6 1 channel flagged DTS ES Matrix Discrete DTS ES Matrix Discrete DVD A sources Muti ch PCM Straight decoding PCM DIRECT SACD sources As above SACD DIRECT 5 1 channel encoding Other 5 1 6 1 7 1 channel sources As above Straight decoding DVD A sources Muti ch PCM Straight decoding PCM DIRECT SACD sources As above SACD DIRECT 5 1 channel encoding Other 5 1 6 1 7 1 channel sources As above Straight decoding a Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected b SACD DIRECT VSX 94TXH or Straight decoding VSX 92TXH Additional information S
226. use with DVD players DIV set top boxes and other AV devices HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP as well as Digital Visual Interface DVI in one specification HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI compliant displays HDMI has the capability to support standard enhanced or high definition video plus standard to multi channel surround sound audio HDMI features include uncompressed digital video one connector instead of several cables and connectors and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs HDMI the MM ogo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC Note Connecting the multichannel analog inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback your DVD player may have 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 channel analog outputs depending on whether your player Supports surround back channels Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio 1 Connect the front surround center and subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding MULTI CH input jack on this receiver e Use standard RCA phono jack cables for the connections 2 If your DVD player also has outputs for surround back channels connect these to the corresponding MULTI CH input jacks on this receiver e Use standard RCA phono jack cables for the connections e If there isa single
227. ust CAUTION e EQ Professional Loud test tones will be output 5 Return 4 Cancel 2 Adjust the level of the left channel This will be the reference speaker level so you may want to keep the level around 0 0dB so that you ll have plenty of room to adjust the other speaker levels DVD LD f 3a Fine Channel Level MCACC M1 MEMORY 1 e Eo E Ref Ch L EIEI fe m E E ENTER Next Cancel e After pressing ENTER test tones will be output 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels 10dB as necessary Use to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker When it sounds like both tones are the same volume press to confirm and continue to the next channel 0 5dB ERTE SBL 9 5dB 1 0dB SBR 10 0dB 9 5dB SW 1 5dB 10 0dB Finish e For comparison purposes the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select e f you want to go back and adjust a channel simply use to select it 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu The System Setup menu CH Fine Speaker Distance e f you want to go back and adjust a channel simply e Default setting 10 00 all speakers use f to select it For proper sound depth and separation with your system 4 When you re finished press RETURN it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some You will return t
228. vailable when making recordings Check that the same type of video cable is used for connecting both the recorder and the video source the one you want to record to this receiver Noisy intermittent or distorted Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal during scanning for example or the video picture quality may just be poor with some video game units for example The picture quality may also depend on the settings etc of your display device Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using the same type of connection component S video or composite then start playback again En En Additional information Settings Symptom Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error After using the Auto MCACC e The ambient noise level may be too high Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9 If the noise level cannot be kept low enough you will have to set up the surround sound manually page 47 e There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air conditioner motor etc Switch off Setup the speaker size setting is all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again incorrect Can t adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting page 41 properly The display shows KEY LOCK ON when you try to make Settings Most recent settings have bee
229. y try adjusting the resolution DeepColor or other setting for your component e f NOT SUPPORT appears in the receiver s display try adjusting the resolution DeepColor or other setting for your component e While analog video signals are being output over HDMI use a separate connection for audio output e When this receiver reproduces MULTI CH IN audio sources with the HDMI setting set to THROUGH you cannot hear audio output from all channels In this case make a digital or analog audio connection e To output signals in DeepColor use an HDMI cable compliant with Version 1 3a Category 2 to connect this receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature No picture e Try changing the Resolution setting in Setting the Video options on page 72 No sound or sound suddenly e Check that the HDMI AV setting is set to AMP THROUGH ceases e If the component is a DVI device use a separate connection for the audio e If analog video is being output over HDMI please use a separate connection for the audio e Check the audio output settings of the source component Noisy or distorted picture e Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal during scanning for example or the video quality may just be poor with some video game units for example The picture quality may also depend on the settings etc of your display device Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using the sa
230. you use this feature make sure that you also have at least one set of analog audio video or HDMI jacks connected to another component for grounding purposes 1 Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor of When you want to control any component in the chain this is the remote sensor at which you ll point the corresponding remote control 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component Use acable with a mono mini plug on each end for the connection 3 Continue the chain in the same way for as many components as you have 1 If you want to control all your components using this receiver s remote control refer to Setting the remote to control other components on page 77 If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack using a mini plug cable you won t be able to control this unit using the remote sensor e See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 62 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display Additional information Chapter 13 Additional information 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 list

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