AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-47TX Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents Displays & Controls ............................ 27 Before You Start .................................... 7 Remote Control .......................................................... 27 Back Panel .................................................................. 30 Front Panel ................................................................. 32 Display ........................................................................ 34 Quick Start Guide Part 1.......................
Table of Contents Displays & Controls ............................ 27 Before You Start .................................... 7 Remote Control .......................................................... 27 Back Panel .................................................................. 30 Front Panel ................................................................. 32 Display ........................................................................ 34 Quick Start Guide Part 1.......................
Features Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-47TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading advanced multichannel stereophonic concept. This means it is designed to reproduce music and movie soundtracks as close as possible to the intentions of the producer during mastering.
Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.
Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-47TX is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown below. Remote control may not function properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.
Quick Start Guide Part1 Most consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used to home theater systems that give you many more options when listening to soundtracks. In fact, home theater is not really complicated and this little guide should give you an understanding of the basics. The main reason why it seems so difficult is that there are three different factors involved in home theater and each will contribute to what kind of sound you get.
Quick Start Guide Part1 Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to hook up your DVD player with digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection, you don’t need to do both.
Quick Start Guide Part1 Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer, but you can use this receiver with fewer speakers. Hook up the speakers you have to the A speaker terminals on the back of the receiver. If you only have two speakers hook them up as "FRONT." If you have three hook up the single speaker as "CENTER.
Quick Start Guide Part1 3 Setting up the Main Unit 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the back of the main unit and plug the other end into a wall outlet (don't use any other power cord than the one that came with this receiver). 2 Press the POWER ON/OFF button to put the receiver in ON mode. 3 Press the STANDBY/ON button to switch the receiver ON.
Quick Start Guide Part2 If setting up your surround sound speakers seems like it's going to be an involved task you only need to use this quick, automatic method to achieve good surround sound. You'll need to hook up the remote control, which has a microphone in it, so that the receiver can hear and judge the distance, size, sound character and sound pressure level of the speakers and thus know what settings to make.
Quick Start Guide Part2 10 9 Some auto setup instructions will be listed, make sure to follow them. 1. Auto Surround Setup Connect microphone Please be quiet Move obstacles away If you have a subwoofer turn power on and turn volume up [Start] [Cancel] \ 1. Auto Surround Setup Please Wait Caution!! Test tone is output loudly. [Cancel] \ Auto Surround Setup Now Analyzing ••• Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone Speaker Level [OK] [OK] [OK] [Cancel] \ 11 1.
Quick Start Guide Part2 • Make sure the room environment follows the guidelines displayed on the OSD during auto setup. If the room environment is not optimal for auto setup (too much ambient noise, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone on the remote control, etc.) 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.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting your TV Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up with either component video, S video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but you must use the same type of video cords to hook up your DVD player (and all other video components) as you use to hook up your TV. Composite video cords, which look just like regular RCA audio cords (see p.20) but have only one cable and connector, are the most common.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Video Components Connect your video components as shown on this and the following page. For video components (for example, a DVD player) there are two types of connections to make, video and audio. For the audio signal, in order to use digital soundtracks like Dolby Digital or DTS you must hook up a digital input, with either a coaxial or optical cord (see p.22 & 23).
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connect the video out of your VCR/DVR using either S video or composite video cords, depending on how you connected the receiver to your TV (see p.16). Use analog audio cords for the audio signal. To record, you also need to connect a set of audio/video outputs from the receiver to the audio/video inputs on your VCR/DVR.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components Hook up the video signal with either component video, S video, or composite video cords, depending on how you connected the receiver to your TV (see p.16). Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. *The arrows indicate the direction of the TV signal. PREPARATION For the audio signal, in order to use digital soundtracks broadcast you must hook up a digital input.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Analog Audio Components Connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs).
Connecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver. If you have a DVD-A or Super Audio CD compatible player, or are using an external Dolby Digital/DTS decoder, connect it to the multichannel analog inputs as shown below.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Audio Components Connect your digital components as shown below. The VSX-47TX has two coaxial, three optical and one 2 RF inputs for a total of six digital inputs. In order to use digital soundtracks like Dolby Digital or DTS (among others) you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you don’t need to do both).
Connecting Your Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Coaxial cord (or standard [composite] Optical cable video cord) Be sure to insert completely and in the case of the optical cable, right-side up. If it is inserted improperly it can break the shutter on the optical terminal (this won't, however, affect the connection or insertion of an optical cable). Unlike analog connections, the jacks for digital connections are not dedicated to one type of component, they can be used freely.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting the Radio Antennas Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the ANTENNA terminals as shown below. These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas should noticeably improve sound quality. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers One of the latest features of home theater is the use of surround back speakers. These speakers add even greater realism in movie sound effects and some new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporate these channels. See the next page for speaker placement. In general, make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the R terminal and the speaker on the left to the L terminal.
Connecting Your Equipment Placing Your Speakers Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips given here are just a rough guide, for more information see page 102 & 103. Also, it is very important for speaker placement to read the instructions that come with your speakers so please be sure to do so. Speaker placement If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important.
Displays & Controls Remote Control This page describes the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver.
Displays & Controls TAPE 2 MONITOR button (see p.54) 9 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used once they are preset to control your TV. TV INPUT: Press to select the input source for the TV. TV CH +/– : Use these buttons to change the channel of the TV. TV VOL +/– : Press to control the volume of the TV. Selects the tape deck (or MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made.
Displays & Controls # MULTI OPERATION button Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode. See p.79-80 for how to program and use the MULTI OPERATION mode. Use this button to switch the remote control into receiver mode in order to get certain receiver functions or do receiver setups. % REMOTE SETUP button. Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See “Setting Up Remote Control of Other Components“ starting on p.62).
Displays & Controls Back Panel All the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here. 1 4 5 6 9 10 11 CONTROL DIGITAL OUT PCM/2DIGITAL/DTS 2 MULTIROOM & SOURCE OUT 1 OUT PHONO MONITOR OUT IN R AUDIO L IN OUT DVD /LD IN IN TV IN IN SAT IN IN OUT OUT AUDIO CD IN DIGITAL POWER AMP IN PCM/2DIGITAL/DTS 5: U-shaped connectors 5 IN 4 IN Don't remove the Ushaped connectors unless you plan to connect an external amp to this receiver.
Displays & Controls 15 18 PREPARATION 12 Å REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD /LD IN Y 1 AC OUTLET L AM LOOP ANTENNA ANTENNA Y MONITOR OUT PB PR PR R FM 75Ω UNBAL CENTER (TV) IN 2 (SAT) IN Y Y L 3 AC IN SURROUND PB PB PR PR R COMPONENT VIDEO ı SELECTABLE ASSIGNABLE L (Single) L PREPARATION PB FRONT SURROUND BACK R R 13 14 that you can control them all pointing the remote control(s) at one remote sensor. 11 MONITOR OUT terminals (connect a TV or monitor here, see p.
Displays & Controls Front Panel All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel. 2 3 1 4 5 7 8 6 9 10 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-47TX LISTENING MODE SELECTOR STANDBY/ON MULTI ROOM STANDBY VIDEO OFF DVD/LD ON TV/DVD SAT AUDIO VIDEO VCR VCR2 CD-R/ TAPE1/MD CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH INPUT INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME ACOUSTIC CAL.
Displays & Controls 12 MIDNIGHT button (see p.51) Use to switch the receiver into MIDNIGHT mode. Use to select the type of signal being input into the receiver. Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following: ANALOG – To select an analog signal. This button switches between TONE ON and TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry. DIGITAL – To select an optical or coaxial digital signal. BASS/TREBLE button (see p.52) AUTO – This is the default.
Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 1 2 SIGNAL L C R AUTO LS S RS RF DIGITAL 5 DIGITAL LFE OVER ATT SP 3 AB DISC MTRX Neo :6 MPEG E ON RF ATT 2ch PLAYBACK PRO LOGIC 76 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 5 Digital format indicators Light to indicate the input signal you selected. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is ANALOG: Lights when analog signals are assigned. DIGITAL: Lights when digital audio signals are selected.
Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following setup operations. Some of these are the same (and take precedence over) the settings you made in the Quick Start Guide, so consider if the ones you made at that time were adequate. If you feel they were, move on to the next setting here. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.).
Setting Up for Surround Sound SPEAKER SYSTEMS The following steps show you how to select the correct setup for the type and number of speakers you connected. Most importantly, you need to decide how to route the sound for all the speakers you connected. To do this select the size of the front, center, surround and surround back speakers (if you hooked them up). It is important to make these settings as accurately as possible or, in some cases, you may not get the full soundtrack from a disc.
Setting Up for Surround Sound 2 AUTO : All speakers are set automatically. (The remote control must be hooked up to the front panel in order to use this setting.) 3.1. Speaker Systems [Manual Free] [Manual THX] (all small) [Auto] For MANUAL FREE, select it and press ENTER. Then go to step 3. For MANUAL THX, select it and press ENTER. Then go to step 3. For AUTO, select it and press ENTER. Be prepared for loud test tones and make sure the room is free of ambient noise (see memo page 15).
Setting Up for Surround Sound CHANNEL DELAY Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve proper sound depth, separation as well as an effective surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker.
Setting Up for Surround Sound CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance) The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.35) first. If you’re not sure of the best setting for your system, we recommend setting the CHANNEL LEVEL to AUTO.
Setting Up for Surround Sound 3 3.3. Channel Level Manual Front L [+ 10. 0dB ] Center [+ 10. 0dB ] Front R [+ 10. 0dB ] Surround R [+ 10. 0dB ] SurrBack R [ - - - dB ] SurrBack L [ - - - dB ] L Surround [+ 10. 0dB ] Subwoofer [ 0. 0dB ] [Return] 3.3. Channel Level Semi Auto Front L [+ 10. 0dB ] Center [+ 10. 0dB ] Front R [+ 10. 0dB ] Surround R [+ 10. 0dB ] SurrBack R [ - - - dB ] SurrBack L [ - - - dB ] Surround L [+ 10. 0dB ] Subwoofer [ 0. 0dB ] Return = Push Enter 4 2.3.
Setting Up for Surround Sound Acoustic Calibration EQ This setting is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers. You can select a frequency balance between your speakers that suits your personal tastes. This feature also allows you to increase the amount of a certain frequency in the soundtrack, which will have the effect of hearing more (or less) bass, mid-range or treble. When you use Acoustic Calibration EQ (see p.50) you can toggle between two variations (ALL CH ADJ and FRONT ALIGN) of this setting.
Setting Up for Surround Sound Check the Auto Settings If you want to check what settings have been input for your surround sound parameters you can do it following the steps below. 1 Use the 5∞ buttons to select CHECK and press ENTER. SETUP S0URCE TV 2 The first menu in which you can check your settings will appear. This is the speaker settings.
Basic Operation Stereo and Multichannel Playback The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-47TX. Before doing so be sure to complete the setup procedures described in the Quick Start Guide (starting on page 13) or Setting Up for Surround Sound (starting on page 35). This is particularly important to achieve a surround sound effect with Dolby Digital or DTS sources.
Basic Operation 1 3 STATION – DTV MENU CLASS 4 TV INPUT ¢ CHANNEL+ INPUT 7 TV CONTROL MIDNIGHT TV VOL VOLUME TV CH DIGITAL NR STEREO /DIRECT STANDARD THX SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA 7 Adjust the volume by using the VOLUME buttons on the remote control. On the front panel use the MASTER VOLUME dial.
Basic Operation Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This button selects the type of input signal, ANALOG, DIGITAL or 2 RF, sent to the receiver. You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on DIGITAL to hear DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound material but it would have to be on analog to record from the ANALOG out jacks on the receiver.
Basic Operation Listening Modes The five listening mode types on the receiver are explained here. To select listening modes see pages 43-44. The kind of playback you can get in the three modes, STANDARD, HOME THX, and ADVANCED CINEMA, depends on what kind of a source (DVD, etc.) you are using. The basic distinction is between 2 channel sources and multichannel sources. The modes that are available to you with these ADVANCED CINEMA modes will differ depending on the source.
Basic Operation This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for music. The NEO:6 Music mode plays the stereo source as is through the front left/right speakers, and generates a natural, ambient surround and center sound. For 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 Channel Sources: SX (Studio extension) You can only use this mode if you have setup this receiver for use with surround back speaker(s) (see pages 11, 25, 36-37) and select 7.1 in LISTENING CH SELECT (see p.44).
Basic Operation For 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 channel sources: THX ULTRA2 CINEMA You can only choose this mode if you have set up this receiver for use with two surround back speakers (see pages 11, 25, 36-37 and select 7.1 in LISTENING CH SELECT (see p.44). When played using THX SURROUND EX, the surround sound field may actually sound narrower on some earlier Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 channel sources than with THX CINEMA processing.
Basic Operation ADVANCED CONCERT modes The ADVANCED CONCERT (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multichannel sources. It optimizes its effects in accordance with your source, LISTENING CH SELECT and speaker configuration. CLASSICAL Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music.
Basic Operation Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can listen to the soundtrack with the Acoustic Calibration EQ you set on page 41. To do so follow the instructions below. For information about each Acoustic Calibration EQ mode, see page 41. TV INPUT INPUT TV CONTROL MIDNIGHT TV VOL 1 Press the ACOUSTIC CAL. button on the remote control or on the front panel.
Basic Operation Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode This useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with any surround sound source and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible even while playing a soundtrack at low volumes. This feature is applicable only when the master volume is under –20 dB.
Basic Operation Adjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL) You can adjust the low (bass) and high (treble) frequencies. The TONE button can also be used to bypass the tone circuitry. 1 Press RECEIVER. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV 2 Press the TONE button on the remote control or the front panel to put the receiver in tone adjust mode.
Basic Operation DVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback MULTI CH IN allows you to connect a DVD audio player or an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs. To use MULTI CH playback follow the instructions below.
Basic Operation DUAL MONO setting and playback The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital or homemade discs that have dual mono software encoded in them. Dual mono software usually is used to put two different mono recordings with one soundtrack on one DVD. With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to.
Basic Operation Using Headphones 1 Plug headphones into the headphone jack on the front of the receiver. No sound will be audible from the speakers when headphones are plugged in. 1 headphone jack memo • All listening modes will be downmixed to 2 channels. • If you’re listening to a 2 channel source there will be no matrix decoding (i.e. you will not be able to get surround sound decoding). • If your U-shaped connectors (see p.30) aren’t in place you won’t be able to use headphones.
Basic Operation Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Use the display DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display. 1 Press RECEIVER. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV 2 Use the display DIMMER button on the remote control to alternate between the different levels of brightness for the display.
Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want, see “Direct Access Tuning“ on the following page. 1 Press the TUNER button. On the remote, this selects the tuner function on the receiver and sets the remote to the tuner operation mode.
Using the Tuner Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button. This selects the tuner function on the receiver and sets the remote to the tuner operation mode. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV SYSTEM RECEIVER 2 Press the BAND button to select the band (FM or AM).
Using the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10 stations). When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). 1 Tune in the station you want. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on page 57 and 58. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV SYSTEM RECEIVER 2 Press the TUNER EDIT button to activate the memory function.
Using the Tuner Naming Memorized Stations You can input a name of up to eight characters for each preset station in the receiver’s memory (see the previous page). This name can be anything you choose. For example, you could input "CLASSICS" for that station and when you listen to it the name, rather than the frequency number, will appear on your display. 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV 2 Press DTV MENU CLASS repeatedly to select the class.
Using the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations 1 Press the TUNER button. This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV, DVD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so. In this way, instead of fumbling with many different controls and buttons, you only need to use one remote control. If your component(s) are listed in the remote control's memory, simply follow the steps below.
Remote Control of Other Components VIDEO SEL TAPE 2 6 BASS/TREBLE 9 0 SYSTEM SETUP 6-9 SIGNAL SEL 5 TONE EFFECT/CH SELL 7 – +10 8 + DISC ENTER DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP MENU 6 Point the remote control at the component you want set and press ENTER. OK? will appear in the remote control display.
Remote Control of Other Components Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls (LEARNING Mode) If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can use this procedure to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). These steps can also be used to add further operations to the remote control that were successfully set with the stored settings (see p.62-63).
Remote Control of Other Components SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF SAT TV CONT MULTI CONTROL TV SETUP OFF 4 8 + DISC MULTI OPERATION RECEIVER TV CONT EXIT RETURN ENTER EFFECT/CH SELL SYSTEM RECEIVER VIDEO SAT TUNER TV CD-R/ TAPE1 VCR2 3 7 – +10 TAPE 2 LOUDNESS SPEAKER A/B MULTI CONTROL S0URCE CD VCR1/ DVR DVD/LD 2 6 0 INPUT ATT SIGNAL SEL BASS/TREBLE 1 5 9 TONE DIMMER + ¡ ¢ TUNING STATION + DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP CHANNEL+ EXTR
Remote Control of Other Components Using Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program it (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.62-65). • To perform these operations, press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control.
Remote Control of Other Components Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TVoperations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program it (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.62-65). • To perform these operations, press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. • For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.
Remote Control of Other Components Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION The direct function will not be necessary for most users. It is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a video source that is not going through the VSX-47TX). For this explanation we'll call this the "external video deck." You'd like to control external video deck with this unit's remote control so you've assigned it a function button (for example purposes, the VCR 2 button).
Using Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video Components The following explanations show you how make a recording from one component to another connected to this receiver. Note that an analog recorder (such as a VCR) cannot record from a source that is connected using only a digital connection. Likewise, a digital recorder (such as a CD-R) cannot record digitally from a component that is connected using only analog connections.
Using Other Functions Speaker System B Setup Stereo playback in another room Connect a pair of speakers to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (kitchen, bedroom, etc.). Select NORMAL SURROUND and choose the speaker system setup that you want. See the next page for more details on these speaker system settings. Please use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω.
Using Other Functions Switching A/B Speaker System This unit has three types of speaker systems A, B, A&B. This switch allows you to select the speaker system you will use. DVD/LD TV SAT TV CONT 1 Press the RECEIVER button.
Using Other Functions Connecting Additional Amplifiers This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Take out the U-shaped connectors (see p.30) if you connect an external amp to power the front left and right speakers.
Using Other Functions Pre Out Power Setup Using an separate stereo pre-amplifier It is possible to use a separate stereo pre-amp in conjunction with this receiver. You might want to do this if you need to connect more sources than this receiver can accommodate. You can connect sources to either this receiver or to the external pre-amp (giving you a greater number of input possibilities). For stereo sources connected directly to the external pre-amp, this receiver acts as a standard power amplifier.
Using Other Functions Multi-Room When used together with an optional IR receiver, this receiver is capable of outputting two different sources at the same time. One to the VIDEO OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals and another to the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks. Thus the VSX-47TX can power two independent systems, in separate rooms, listening to or watching different sources.
Using Other Functions MULTI-ROOM setup 1 Turn on the receiver, your TV and press RECEIVER on the remote control. SETUP Make sure your TV is set to the receiver.
Using Other Functions Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the main room 3 4 2 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-47TX 1 Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE ON/OFF button to turn on the MULTI ROOM system. The display shown below will illuminate when the receiver is in STANDBY mode. Also, the MULTI ROOM indicator will light.
Using Other Functions Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV SYSTEM RECEIVER RECEIVER OFF MULTI CONTROL SAT TV CONT MULTI CONTROL Number button VCR1/ DVR VCR2 VIDEO MULTI OPERATION CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER RECEIVER DIMMER INPUT ATT 1 2 3 4 SIGNAL SEL TAPE 2 EFFECT/CH SELL VIDEO SEL The MULTI ROOM & SOURCE indicator lights on the front panel in the main room.
Using Other Functions memo • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time. Therefore, changing the station in one room also changes the station in the other room. Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast. • The volume levels of the main and sub rooms are independent.
Using Other Functions Multi Operations Multi operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with the push of only two buttons on the remote control (see "Performing Multi Operations" on the next page). For example, you can program the unit to turn on your TV, turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD. This allows you to freely decide which operations you want performed as well as the order in which you want them performed.
Using Other Functions 9 When done select EXIT and press ENTER. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV You will return to the REMOTE SETUP menu. Start again from step 2 if you want to set do another MULTI CONTROL button. SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF SAT 10 Select EXIT and press ENTER again.
Using Other Functions System Off The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and/or turn off with the push of only one button on the remote control. For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV and turn off your DVD player. You don't need to program power off for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode. The receiver itself will go off automatically as well.
Using Other Functions 8 When done select EXIT and press ENTER. SETUP You will return to the REMOTE SETUP menu. S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV SYSTEM RECEIVER 9 Select EXIT and press ENTER again.
Using Other Functions Editing Remote Control Display Names Use this capability to rename the display on the remote control for different MULTI CONTROL buttons (DVD/LD, etc.). For example, you could change "TV" to "DVD2". In this way you can personalize your system. This is similar to the feature on p.95 but that feature changes the display on the receiver. 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP for more than three seconds. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote display.
Using Other Functions Editing Button Names (KEY LABEL) Use the KEY LABEL capability to rename the display on the remote control for different buttons (keys). You would want to do this if you taught a specific button a new operation. 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP for more than three seconds. The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote display. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV 2 Use the 5∞ buttons to select KEY LABEL and press ENTER.
Using Other Functions Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control This feature allows you to adjust the brightness of the light on the remote control. 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote display. SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF SAT 2 Use the 5∞ buttons to select LIGHT and press ENTER.
Using Other Functions Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input This feature allows you to clear a particular setting, or all of the settings from a function in the REMOTE SETUP menu. 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote display.
Using Other Functions Resetting the Main Unit The following operations allow you to reset the unit to the default settings. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER LISTENING MODE SELECTOR STANDBY/ON MAC3 STANDBY VIDEO OFF DVD/LD ON TV/DVD SAT VIDEO AUDIO VCR VCR2 CD CD-R/ TAPE1/MD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH INPUT INPUT SELECTOR 1 While holding down the DIGITAL NR button press the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds. MASTER VOLUME ACOUSTIC CAL.
Advanced Setup Assigning the Digital Inputs If you did not hook up your digital equipment in accordance with the default settings for the digital inputs (see p.17, 19 & 22-23) you need to complete the procedure below. You have to do this in order to tell the receiver what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have hooked up.
Advanced Setup Assigning the Component Video Inputs This receiver has three component video inputs. By default they act as video inputs for the DVD/LD, TV and SAT functions, but you can reassign them if you want to use them as video inputs for other receiver functions. For example, if you have a DVD recorder connected to the VCR1/DVR jacks and want to use its component video output, and you're not using the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 jacks on this receiver, you can reassign the input from SAT to VCR1.
Advanced Setup Expert Setup These settings are more advanced. Some could add depth or listenability to your sound (like the Dynamic Range Control) and others are for your convenience (like the Function Rename). You can decide if you want to make these settings or not. They are not crucial to good surround sound. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system, add new speakers or components to your system, etc.).
Advanced Setup OSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENT Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems difficult to see all the instructions on the screen. This adjustment basically lets you move the screen displays up or down and left or right to get a better match between the displays for this receiver and your TV. Follow steps 1-3 on page 90, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here. 1 OSD ADJUSTMENT should be selected, if it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select it. Press ENTER.
Advanced Setup BASS PEAK LEVEL The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the LFE channel. If continuing from the preceding page the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER should be selected. Follow steps 1-3 on page 90, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here.
Advanced Setup DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering.
Advanced Setup MULTI CH IN SELECT If you have two surround back speakers, and connected a source, such as a DVD-Audio player, to the analog multi-channel inputs, you can use this setting to control how the surround and surround back channels are routed. This will allow you to make the most of your speaker system, enabling you to play 5.1 channel sources through all of your speakers.
Advanced Setup FUNCTION RENAME Use the FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the display on the receiver and your OSD for different functions (DVD, etc.). For example, you could rename VCR1/DVR as "DVR-7000". VIDEO SEL SIGNAL SEL TAPE 2 5 6 TONE BASS/TREBLE 9 0 Follow steps 1-3 on page 90, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here.
Advanced Setup THX Audio Setup THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup If you have a high-precision speaker that outputs very low frequencies, the sound may have too much boom because of the resonant frequencies in the room where your subwoofer is setup. If you have this problem use the THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup to adjust the low end sounds. 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, press the RECEIVER on the remote control. SETUP S0URCE TV Make sure your TV is set to the receiver.
Advanced Setup Surround Back Speaker Position This setting has been specifically designed to set the distance between your surround back speakers. If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting. The Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system was developed with the principles of THX Ultra2 technology in order to get optimum sound from your surround back speakers. Choose whether your speakers are closer or further apart than 4 feet.
Advanced Setup Re-Equalization Re-Equalization is a built-in feature of THX technology (see p.101) and is thus always in use for HOME THX modes. If you want to apply this feature to other listening modes complete the steps below. Whether this setting will benefit you or not depends on the type of room you have and your individual listening tastes. Follow steps 1-3 on page 96, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a discrete digital surround format used for multichannel surround sound. It was developed after the Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround System. Dolby Digital is a high quality digital sound format that is used by many theatrical film releases. Soundtracks using linear PCM audio generate too much data for multichannel use. Dolby Digital technology was 4 channel analog 5.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Surround EX This new recording technology is able to play 6.1 channel sound and was developed in a collaboration between Dolby Laboratories and Lucasfilm, Ltd. for the film "Stars Wars: The First Episode", the first movie ever to be made with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EXPERT Re-Equalization™ : The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright 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.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement Information Placement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realistic surround sound. Certain pointers concerning speakers stands, direction, angle and distance of speakers will be useful in this regard. Firstly, it is best not to put your speakers directly on the floor. If you do this some of the sound vibration (especially bass) will go directly into the flooring and be lost.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (LucasFilm authorized), follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Placing your surround back speakers together, and the same distance from the listening position, will allow you to take advantage of the ASA technology (see p.97 & 101). Notice the surround speakers should output at an angle parallel to the listener. Also, notice the angle of the front speakers.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving MR OUT Audio Block Diagram 104
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from surround or center speakers. • Speaker system B or AB is selected • Speaker settings are incorrect. • Select the A speaker system (see p.71). • See “SPEAKER SYSTEMS” on p.36-37 to check the speaker settings. • Connect the speakers (see p.25). • The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected. • The listening mode is STEREO. No sound output from the subwoofer. • The subwoofer setting is NO.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy When playing an LD the SIGNAL SELECT is on 2 RF but there is still no sound. • The LD is not a Dolby Digital compatible disc. • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO (see p.45). Make sure your LD player is hooked up with analog connections in addition to digital and 2 RF connections (see p.17, 22). Subwoofer output is very low. • Settings route signal away from subwoofer.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy • Improper connections. • The input source is not properly selected. • The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect. • The TV or monitor is hooked up with cord that is different than that used for the video player. • The component video setting is incorrect. • Make sure the component is connected correctly (see p.16, 17-19). • Press the correct function button. • Please read the TV monitor manual and change the settings accordingly.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy During playback of a DVD audio source, the player shows a transfer rate of 96kHz, but the receiver does not. • The multi channel connections are analog, so there is no digital transfer. • This is not a malfunction. See the player's manual for more details. During playback of a DTS 96/24 source, the display doesn't show 96kHz • The receiver may be on a different mode than STANDARD.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Power cord CAUTION! IO We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime 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.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 160 watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power Output (6 Ω) Front ....... 160 W + 160 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω) Center ................... 160 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω) Surround ..... 160 W + 160 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω) Surr. back .... 160 W + 160 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.
Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 800–421–1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service Department at the above listed number for assistance. PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P.O.
