AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-29TX 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 The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
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Features Decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) R DTS is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughout the world. The decoder has been incorporated into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects. Also, there's no need to worry about program formats.
Table of Contents Before You Start .......................................................................... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories .......................................................... 6 How to Use This Manual ........................................................................... 6 Preparing the Remote Control .................................................................. 6 Installing the Receiver ...............................................................................
Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 4 Remote control unit Touch pen Cushion for Remote x 4 How to Use This Manual OPERATION This manual is for the VSX-29TX Audio/Video MultiChannel Receiver. To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic Playback“ on p.33. “Using the Tuner“ (p.43) explains how to use the radio of this unit.
Before You Start Remote Control Battery Alarm When the batteries get too weak to operate the remote control properly an alarm will sound and a warning screen will appear on the remote. Change the batteries as shown on the previous page. The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-29TX 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.
Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs).
Connecting Your Equipment Video Components DVD player (or LD player) Video deck (1) OUTPUT OUTPUT 2 PCM/ RF IN FM UNBAL 75Ω 3 /DTS IN 4 OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L L L L R R R R R S L PCM/ /DTS OUT PREOUT S R EXTERNAL F L F R DECODER IN F L L VIDEO DVD /LD IN S2 TV/ SAT IN S2 IN IN IN SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.
Connecting Your Equipment Digital Connections In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver).
Connecting Your Equipment Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the AC-3 RF jack and a coaxial or optical connection. If your player has an AC-3 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p. 32). 1 2 PCM/ RF IN FM UNBAL 75Ω 3 /DTS IN 4 S L PCM/ /DTS OUT PREOUT S R EXTERNAL L F L F R VIDEO S2 TV/ SAT IN S2 F L IN IN SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.
Connecting Your Equipment Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend to the “T" shape. (For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.
Connecting Your Equipment Speakers memo The VSX-29TX has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. If you switch on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be audible. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down-mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost.
Connecting Your Equipment Speaker placement If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Be sure to consult your speaker manuals for the best placement of the speakers.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channel) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for front channels) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO L-Audio (MONO) IN IN (or) IN INPUT IN L L L L R R R R R DIGITAL 1 RF IN FM UNBAL 75Ω 2 PCM/ 3 /DTS IN 4 S L S R F L F R PREOUT EXTERNAL DECODER IN F L L VIDEO DVD /LD IN S2 TV/ SAT IN S2 IN IN IN SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0
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.
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Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and /or referenced here. 1 23 4 5 6 SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS SELECT OVER H.P 7 8 MIDNIGHT 9 DSP STEREO ANALOG SP AB DIGITAL AC-3RF MONO STEREO AUTO TUNED AMFM - 0 PRO LOGIC = VOLUME DIGITAL dB TAPE 2 AC-3DTS L C R LFE LS LS RS # @ ! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal selected for the current component (see “Front Panel“, %, SIGNAL SELECT).
Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. Since the screen on this LCD remote control changes when you select a different function, explanations of buttons for controlling other components/ functions can be found in the sections for those components/functions. PREPARATION memo To turn on the remote control touch it anywhere on the screen.
Displays & Controls Basic Receiver LCD Screens 8 MIDNIGHT button (See p.40) Receiver MAIN Screen Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off. 2 1 9 DSP button (See p.36) Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode. 0 9 Receiver MAIN DSP 8 0 STEREO button (See p.36) STEREO / dts THX SUB Press to select the STEREO sound mode. In this mode, sound comes from the front (left and right) speakers only.
Initial Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them won't allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit. To avoid this one simply needs to follow two rules. 1 Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use to hook up the receiver and your TV.
Initial Set Up 4 4 RECEIVER Touch Panel Adjust EXIT DVD/LD This adjustment will make sure your remote control is calibrated correctly. When you've touched all four cross points the screen will show the word "COMPLETE" and automatically return to the LCD COMMANDER screen. REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 TV/SAT Press each cross point in the middle to align the remote control touch panel with the LCD panel underneath.
Initial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up operations. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). These set up operations use your TV to display the settings and choices so be sure your TV and receiver are properly hooked up. 1 2 1 Make sure your TV is set to the receiver.
Initial Set Up SPEAKER SETTING The following steps show you how to select the correct set up for the type and number of speakers you connected. If continuing from the previous page go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 on p.23 first.
Initial Set Up Speaker Setting 3 THX Press SETUP OK to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. Hold the remote control pointed towards the receiver until you see the “RECEIVED” display on the receiver. If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup operations from the first step again. FREE SETUP OK SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP VOLUME A dB « 3 Speaker Setting These settings will be displayed on your TV.
Initial Set Up CHANNEL DELAY Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker. Once you specify the speaker distances, the receiver calculates the correct delay times automatically.
Initial Set Up CHANNEL LEVEL The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.23) first. 1 1 Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button. The CHANNEL LEVEL settings will appear on your remote control screen.
initial Set Up 3 3 Channel Level Using the remote control display, follow the instructions below to adjust the speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in your normal listening position. NOTE : The volume of the sub woofer tends to sound lower than it actually is. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack. In AUTO mode 1 Use the +/– (or %/fi) buttons to adjust the level of the speaker outputting the test tone.
Initial Set Up CROSSOVER NETWORK The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts (high ,mid, low) to different speakers. Speaking precisely, this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL speakers to your sub woofer or speaker set to LARGE. If continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL go to step 1.
Initial Set Up BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital or 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 ultra-low bass (LFE) channel. If continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.23) first.
Initial Set Up DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering.
Initial Set Up DIGITAL INPUT SELECT In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital components you connected. Match the DIGITAL IN buttons 1-4 with the digital jacks 1-4 in accordance with what component is hooked up to each digital jack. Check the digital terminal numbers on the back of the receiver to make certain what component is in which jack (if necessary, see p.10 for more on digital connections).
Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo Sound The following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual sources with the VSX-29TX. memo If the TAPE 2 indicator is visible in the display, it means the TAPE 2 MONITOR is on. Press TAPE 2 MONITOR on the front panel to turn it off unless you want to listen to TAPE 2. Turn on the power of the playback component. 4 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the receiver.
Basic Playback Sound Modes The five sound modes on the VSX-29TX are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the RECEIVER MAIN SCREEN on the remote control. There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience.
Basic Playback DSP modes Basic Playback The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. HALL 1 HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a very resonant concert hall. Rich reverberation and a full sound create the impression of a lively performance space. SET UP Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music.
Basic Playback Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 23) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources. When using the sound modes, using SPEAKERS A will give the best results. If you use SPEAKERS B the sound will be down mixed to the two front B speakers.
Basic Playback Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-29TX. 1 on off BACK LIGHT TV CONTROL REMOTE SETUP RECEIVER FUNCTION DVD/LD MD/TAPE1 TV/SAT CD CH VCR1 TUNER VCR2 TV CONTROL + CH – VOL + VOL – FUNCTION The RECEIVER MAIN SCREEN appears on the remote. 2 2 Press the FUNCTION button of the component (DVD/LD, etc.) you want to listen/to watch.
Basic Playback Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This button selects the type of input, ANALOG, DIGITAL or AC-3 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 Playback Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function) To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This noise reduction can only be used in the STEREO mode. 1 MAIN DSP THX MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR EFFECT ADVANCED STANDARD THEATER DIRECT LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT Press DIGITAL NR on the remote control’s Receiver MAIN screen or on the front panel. Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off.
Basic Playback Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while the noisier sounds don’t become overly loud or distorted. It does this by bringing all the sounds in a given soundtrack closer together in volume.
Basic Playback Listening in LOUDNESS mode The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass in a signal. It is useful for listening to music at low volumes. Receiver MAIN DSP STEREO MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR EFFECT Press LOUDNESS on the remote control’s Receiver MAIN screen or on the front panel. Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off.
Basic Playback Direct playback Receiver MAIN DSP STEREO / dts THX SUB EFFECT This mode will give you the most accurate reproduction of two channels sources. ADVANCED STANDARD THEATER MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS Press DIRECT on the remote control’s Receiver MAIN screen or on the front panel. SIGNAL SELECT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP STEREO VOLUME A dB DIRECT DIRECT memo None of the tone controls or other sound modes can be used.
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 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 1 on off BACK LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD TV CONTROL Tuner REMOTE SETUP STATION 1 2 3 MD/TAPE1 4 5 6 CD FUNCTION CH TV/SAT 2 3 VCR1 TUNING MPX BAND CLASS DIRECT ACCESS VCR2 7 8 9 0 MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF – VOL + VOL – TUNER TV CONTROL MUTING 2 + CH Press BAND button on the remote 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). Using the front panel 1 Tune in the station you want. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 43 and 44. 2 SET UP 3 Press MEMORY to activate the memory function.
Using the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control 1 1 on off BACK LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT 2 VCR1 TV CONTROL Tuner REMOTE SETUP 1 STATION TUNING MPX BAND CLASS 2 3 5 6 CD 7 8 9 TUNER 0 TV CONTROL MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MUTING SIGNAL SELECT FUNCTION STEREO ANALOG SP VOLUME A MD/TAPE1 4 DIRECT ACCESS VCR2 Press TUNER. This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode.
Remote Control of Other components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so. In this way, instead of fumbling with many different controls and buttons, you only need to use 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 RECEIVER Preset Recall [ DVD/LD ] EXIT 4 REMOTE SETUP SELECT ITEM DVD/LD DVD LD VCR TV CATV STB CD MD TAPE TUNER DVD Recorder CD-R TV/SAT VCR1 CD 5 TUNER TV CONTROL VCR2 5 Preset Recall [ DVD/LD ] EXIT 6 REMOTE SETUP TV/SAT VCR1 MD/TAPE1 ITEM DVD PIONEER TOSHIBA SHARP MAKER PANASONIC SONY SAMSUNG PIONEER JVC AKAI RCA PAGE 1/1 VCR2 6 CD TUNER TV CONTROL 7 Preset Recall ITEM DVD/LD TV/SAT DVD VCR1 NUMBER MD/TAPE1 2
Remote Control of Other Components Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can use this 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 screens that were successfully set with the stored settings (see p.47).
Remote Control of Other Components RECEIVER 5 6 DVD:OK EXIT DVD/LD 5 2 3 MD/TAPE1 4 5 6 CD TV/SAT SEARCH MODE VCR1 TOP MENU 7 8 9 TUNER SET UP 10 0 C TV CONTROL MENU VCR2 « 5 ~ 12 inches EXIT Learning RECEIVER LEARNING flashes in the display on the remote control. After the process is complete and the command has been learned, OK will appear at the top of the remote control LCD display. If NG (no good) appears, it means that for some reason the command was not learned.
Remote Control of Other Components Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your DVD or LD player into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 47-50). • To perform these operations, press the DVD/LD button to set the remote to the DVD or LD operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components CD player operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CD player into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 47-50). • To perform these operations, press the CD button to set the remote to the CD operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components MD operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your MD recorder into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 47-50). • To perform these operations, press the MD/TAPE 1 button to set the remote to the MD operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components TV operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 47-50). • To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT or TV CONTROL button to set the remote to the TV operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components CATV operations memo 4 3 2 1 • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CATV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 47-50). • To perform these operations, press the TV CONTROL button to set the remote to the CATV operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components STB (satellite tuner) operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your satellite tuner into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 47-50). • To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components Cassette deck operations You can use this remote control to control a single or a double cassette deck after you program the deck player into it. If you have a regular cassette deck with only one set of tape heads use the buttons on the right marked “SINGLE/DECK II“. If you have a double cassette deck with use the buttons on the left for deck I and the buttons on the right for deck II.
Remote Control of Other Components VCR operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your VCR deck into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 47-50). • To perform these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR operation mode.
Using Other Functions Recording from Audio Components memo The receiver's volume, channel level, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal and the EXTERNAL DECODER input cannot be recorded. In some cases, digital recordings have copy guard protections and making a digital copy is not possible. In this case you can only copy them in an analog manner.
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 LCD commander. 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 RECEIVER DVD:Multi Operation DVD/LD EXIT 1 2 3 MD/TAPE1 4 5 6 CD SEARCH MENU VCR1 TOP MENU 7 8 9 TUNER SET UP 10 0 C TV CONTROL MENU 6 « RECEIVER The command and component chosen will appear in the window of command 1. To erase a command Press the command button you want to erase and press the CLEAR button To go back one step Press the EXIT button. To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen Press the EXIT button repeatedly.
Using Other Functions System OFF The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with the push of only one button on the LCD commander. For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD player and turn off the receiver itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode. The receiver itself will go off automatically as well.
Using Other Functions RECEIVER DVD:Multi Operation DVD/LD EXIT 1 2 3 MD/TAPE1 4 5 6 CD SEARCH MENU VCR1 TOP MENU 7 8 9 TUNER SET UP 10 0 C TV CONTROL MENU 6 « RECEIVER The command and component chosen will appear in the window of command 1. To erase a command Press the command button you want to erase and press the CLEAR button To go back one step Press the EXIT button. To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen Press the EXIT button repeatedly.
Using Other Functions 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-29TX). 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 Multi-Room MULTI-ROOM connections SET UP When used together with an optional IR receiver, this receiver is capable of outputting two different sources at the same time. One to the (main) VIDEO OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals and another to the MULTI ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks. Thus the VSX-29TX can power two independent systems, in separate rooms, listening to or watching different sources.
Using Other Functions MULTI-ROOM set up 1 1 2 Turn on the receiver, your TV and press RECEIVER on the remote control. Make sure your TV is set to the receiver. RECEIVER Receiver MAIN DSP DVD/LD VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP 2 STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts TV/SAT SUB THX CD ADVANCED STANDARD THEATER MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS 3 TUNER SIGNAL SELECT DVD/LD Receiver TAPE 2 MONITOR MAIN SUB EXTERNAL 5.1CH TV CONTROL REMOTE SETUP 5 TREBLE INPUT ATT.
Using Other Functions Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system 1 Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE button. 1 2 SET UP The display shown below will illuminate when the receiver is in STANDBY mode. Also, the MR&S button will light. 3, 4, 5 2 Press the CONTROL button. The light will start to blink.
Using Other Functions Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system 1 Number button For example, Press TUNER to listen to the tuner. The MULTI ROOM & SOURCE button will light on the front panel in the main room.
Using Other Functions memo SET UP • 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.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only, and because the frequency range is smaller than the main channel, it is expressed as 5.1 channel.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving DTS DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance, a higher sound quality format is produced.
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 No sound from surround or center speakers. Cause • Speaker settings are incorrect. • The rear and/or center levels are turned down. • The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected. Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components. • SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly. • The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all. No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Continuous average power output of 120 watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power Output Front ......................... 120 W + 120 W (20-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω) Center ...................................... 120 W (20-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω) Rear .......................... 120 W + 120 W (20-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω) Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) PHONO MM ...................
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.
C IND CIAT N •A EST 1924 SO RIES EIA S We Want You Listening For A Lifetime U • R NI ST ELECT O IO 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.
