AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-45TX Operating Instructions Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for this equipment is located in the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security. 2 3 Table of Contents Features ................................................. 6 Before You Start .................................... 7 Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................... 7 Preparing the Remote Control .................................... 7 Loading the batteries ............................................. 7 Remote Control Battery Indicator ......................... 7 Operating range of remote control unit ............... 8 Installing the Receiver ................................................. 8 Opening the Front Panel ............................................. 8 Table of Contents Displays & Controls ............................ 28 Front Panel ................................................................. 28 Remote Control .......................................................... 30 Display ........................................................................ 33 Back Panel .................................................................. 34 Remote Control of Other Components ........................................ 62 Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components ............................................................... 62 Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control ..................................................... 62 Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls (LEARNING Mode) ................................ 64 Using Remote Control with Other Components ..... 66 CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/ Cassette Deck operations ..................................... 66 Cable TV/Satellite TV/ Digital TV/ TV operations ............................................................................... 67 Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION ........................... 68 Fine Tuning Your System ................... 89 Other System Settings .............................................. 89 THX CINEMA Setup ................................................... 90 Assigning the Digital Inputs ...................................... 91 Assigning the Component Video Inputs .................. 92 FUNCTION RENAME ................................................. 93 PHONO/LINE Setup ................................................... 94 12V TRIGGER ............................................................. 95 Expert Setup ............................................................... 96 CROSSOVER NETWORK ...................................... 97 FINE CHANNEL LEVEL ......................................... 98 FINE CHANNEL DELAY ........................................ 99 ACOUSTIC CAL EQ ............................................. 100 BASS PEAK LEVEL ............................................. 103 DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL ............................ 104 EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 36 SURRBACK SYSTEM (Surround Back System) ...... 37 QUICK setup ............................................................... 38 NORMAL setup .......................................................... 39 SPEAKER SETTING .............................................. 40 CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance) ................... 42 CHANNEL DELAY ................................................. 43 Easy Setup Guide Part 1 ....................... 9 Home Theater: The Basics .......................................... 9 1) Your Home System ............................................ 9 2) The Source Material ........................................... 9 3) The Listening Modes .......................................... 9 Conclusion .............................................................. 9 1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV ..................... 10 Digital Connections .............................................. 10 2 Speaker Connections ........................................... 11 3 Setting up the Main Unit ...................................... 12 4 Assigning the Digital Inputs ................................ 12 PREPARATION Basic Operation ................................... 44 Stereo and Multichannel Playback ........................... 44 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ......... 45 Listening Modes ........................................................ 46 STEREO modes ..................................................... 46 MOVIE modes (SURROUND mode) .................... 47 MUSIC modes (SURROUND mode) .................... 48 Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Modes ......... 49 Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode ........................... 49 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ ................... 50 Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function) .............................................. 50 Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode ................................... 51 Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ................................. 51 Adjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL) ........ 52 Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING mode ...................... 53 DVD-Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback .............. 53 SB CH MODE button .................................................. 54 SB CH MODE ......................................................... 54 VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK Mode ..................... 54 DUAL MONO setting and Playback .......................... 55 Using Headphones .................................................... 55 Video Select ............................................................... 56 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (DIMMER) ................................................................... 56 Using Other Functions ........................ 69 Recording from Audio/Video Components ............. 69 SECOND ZONE (Speaker System B) Setup ............. 70 Stereo playback in another room ........................ 70 A/B Speaker Button .............................................. 70 Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection .... 71 Connecting Additional Amplifiers ............................ 73 MULTI ROOM ............................................................. 74 MULTI ROOM connections with an IR receiver ... 74 MULTI ROOM setup ............................................. 76 Controlling the MULTI ROOM system from the main room ............................................................. 77 Controlling the MULTI ROOM system from the sub room ............................................................... 78 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components ............................................................... 79 Multi Operations ........................................................ 80 Performing multi operations ............................... 81 SYSTEM OFF .............................................................. 82 Using SYSTEM OFF .............................................. 83 Editing Remote Control Display Names .................. 84 Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL) ....................... 85 Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control ............. 86 Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input .. 87 Resetting the Main Unit ............................................ 88 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 105 Dolby ......................................................................... 105 Dolby Digital ....................................................... 105 Dolby Pro Logic II ............................................... 105 Dolby Digital Surround EX ................................ 106 DTS ........................................................................... 106 DTS ...................................................................... 106 DTS-ES ................................................................ 106 DTS Neo:6 ........................................................... 106 DTS 96/24 ............................................................ 106 THX ........................................................................... 107 Schemata of Setup Screens .................................... 108 Speaker Placement Information ............................. 109 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 111 Preset Code Brands ................................................. 116 Specifications ........................................................... 119 SURROUND SETUP Easy Setup Guide Part 2 ..................... 13 1 Auto Surround Sound Setup ............................... 13 2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound ................. 15 Connecting Your Equipment .............. 16 Connecting your TV ................................................... 16 Component Video Input Default Settings ........... 16 Connecting Video Components ................................ 17 Connecting a DVD player ..................................... 17 Connecting VCRs or DVRs ................................... 18 Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel ................................................. 18 Connecting Satellite TV(SAT) Components ........ 19 Connecting Analog Audio Components .................. 20 Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible player) ...................................................................... 21 Connecting Digital Audio Components ................... 22 Digital Input Default Settings .............................. 23 Connecting the Radio Antennas ............................... 24 Using outdoor antennas ...................................... 24 Connecting Speakers ................................................. 25 Speaker impedance .............................................. 26 Bi-wiring your speakers ....................................... 26 Placing Your Speakers ............................................... 27 Speaker placement ............................................... 27 AC Power Cord ........................................................... 27 AC Outlet [switched 100W max] ............................... 27 BASIC Using the Tuner ................................... 57 Automatic and Manual Tuning ................................. 57 MPX Mode ............................................................ 57 Direct Access Tuning ................................................. 58 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations .................... 59 Naming Memorized Stations .................................... 60 Recalling Memorized Stations .................................. 61 EXPERT 4 5 Table of Contents Features ................................................. 6 Before You Start .................................... 7 Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................... 7 Preparing the Remote Control .................................... 7 Loading the batteries ............................................. 7 Remote Control Battery Indicator ......................... 7 Operating range of remote control unit ............... 8 Installing the Receiver ................................................. 8 Opening the Front Panel ............................................. 8 Table of Contents Displays & Controls ............................ 28 Front Panel ................................................................. 28 Remote Control .......................................................... 30 Display ........................................................................ 33 Back Panel .................................................................. 34 Remote Control of Other Components ........................................ 62 Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components ............................................................... 62 Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control ..................................................... 62 Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls (LEARNING Mode) ................................ 64 Using Remote Control with Other Components ..... 66 CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/ Cassette Deck operations ..................................... 66 Cable TV/Satellite TV/ Digital TV/ TV operations ............................................................................... 67 Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION ........................... 68 Fine Tuning Your System ................... 89 Other System Settings .............................................. 89 THX CINEMA Setup ................................................... 90 Assigning the Digital Inputs ...................................... 91 Assigning the Component Video Inputs ...... ...