AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-45TX Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents Displays & Controls ............................ 28 Before You Start .................................... 7 Front Panel ................................................................. 28 Remote Control .......................................................... 30 Display ........................................................................ 33 Back Panel .................................................................. 34 Easy Setup Guide Part 1 .......................
Table of Contents Displays & Controls ............................ 28 Before You Start .................................... 7 Front Panel ................................................................. 28 Remote Control .......................................................... 30 Display ........................................................................ 33 Back Panel .................................................................. 34 Easy Setup Guide Part 1 .......................
Features High Quality, Balanced Multichannel Design The VSX-45TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading advanced and well balanced multichannel 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-45TX 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.
Easy Setup Guide Part1 1) Your Home System The heart of your system is the VSX-45TX receiver and it is very flexible in getting you theater-like surround sound. You can use this receiver with anywhere from two to seven speakers (front left, front right, center, surround left and right, and surround back left and right) and a subwoofer to get home theater surround sound. We recommend you use seven speakers and a subwoofer.
Easy Setup 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.
Easy Setup 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. Follow the diagram below in order to hook up all your speakers.
Easy Setup Guide Part1 3 Setting up the Main Unit 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. STANDBY/ON button to switch the receiver ON. 2 Press the 4 Assigning the Digital Inputs This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD player to DIGITAL IN 3 using a coaxial cable but rather connected it to one of the optical digital inputs. The following example shows how to assign the DIGITAL IN 2 jack to DVD.
Easy Setup 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, known as the MCACC system, to achieve good surround sound. You'll need to hook up the microphone 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.
Easy Setup Guide Part2 8 [ [ [ [ [ [ 10 8 Select AUTO SETTING with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTER. 1.Surround Setup SurrBack System Auto Setting Quick Normal Expert Exit ] ] ] ] ] ] 9 Some auto setup instructions will be listed, make sure to follow them. Make sure you have: hooked up the microphone and moved obstacles to the speakers out of the way. If you have a subwoofer make sure it is turned on and has the volume turned up.
Easy Setup Guide Part2 memo The system will output another series of test tones to establish the proper channel level, channel delay and acoustic calibration EQ. Again, be prepared for loud test tones. EASY SETUP GUIDE • 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, etc.) the final settings may be incorrect.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting your TV Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 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.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Video Components Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Hook up your video signal with either component video, S video or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but you must use the same type of cord as you used to hook up your TV.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting VCRs or DVRs Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 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 page 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 Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. For the audio signal, in order to use digital soundtracks broadcast you must hook up a digital input. Use either a coaxial or optical cable, it doesn't matter which (see pages 22–23). We recommend hooking up your audio with analog cables as well (see below). *The arrows indicate the direction of the TV signal.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Analog Audio Components Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 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.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible player) Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Audio Components Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Connect your digital components as shown below. The VSX-45TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs on the rear panel plus one digital input on the front panel. In order to use digital soundtracks like Dolby Digital or DTS (among others) you need to make digital audio connections.
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 Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 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.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 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 page 27 for speaker placement.
Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance You can change the speaker impedance for VSX-45TX but we recommend using speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω-16 Ω (the default setting). If you are using 6 Ω- less than 8 Ω impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting. Use any speaker rated between 6 Ω-16 Ω. STANDBY/ON SPEAKERS First put the receiver in STANDBY mode, then press the power button while holding down the SPEAKERS button.
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 pages 109 & 110. Also, it is very important for speaker placement to read the instructions that come with your speakers so please be sure to do so. If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important.
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.
Displays & Controls 8 MCACC indicator (see pages 13–15, 50) Lights when the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is on. (After the Auto Surround Sound Setup has been completed the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is set on and this display will light.) Use this button to select the component you have hooked up to the MULTI CH IN terminals (for example, a DVD-Audio player). 10 ACOUSTIC EQ button (see page 50, 100–102) Press to switch on/off and select the type of acoustic calibration EQ. Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.
Displays & Controls Remote Control This page describes the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver.
Displays & Controls DIGITAL NR (DNR) button (see page 50) Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off. 0 Listening mode buttons (see page 46– 48) Use to toggle between the different video input possibilities. HI-BIT button (see page 53) Use this button to switch the HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING on or off. Use to hear CD and DVD, as well as other digital soundtracks at a wider dynamic range, allowing for finer audio reproduction. ENTER: Use this button to enter information concerning the listening modes.
Displays & Controls $ RETURN button When you are in a receiver setup operation this button will go back one step in the SYSTEM SETUP procedure. When you are using your DVD menu screen this button acts the same as the DVD player's "Return" button. When you are using cable tuners, satellite tuners or digital TV tuners this button will either exit you from the menu screen or act like a "Return" button above, depending on the maker of the unit. % INPUT button Press to select an input source.
Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. SIGNAL AUTO RF DIGITAL ANALOG SB CH AUTO C S 3 PRO LOGIC Neo :6 DIGITAL DTS ES EX MPEG AAC STEREO DSP LOUDNESS ON OFF 4 MIDNIGHT 5 6 TONE DNR 7 STEREO MONO TUNED RF ATT RDS EON Hi-BIT/ SAMPLING MULTI-ROOM ATT dB MOVIE MUSIC R LFE RS SP A B 12 11 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the input signal you selected.
Displays & Controls Back Panel All the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here. 3 12 ASSIGNABLE PCM/ 2DIGITAL / DTS/MPEG OUT1 5 4 AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75Ω IN CONTROL 6 R OUT L (TV/ SAT) IN 2 MONITOR OUT FRONT R L IN IN CD-R/ VCR1/ DVR SURROUND MD/ TAPE2 VCR2 OUT OUT TV/ SAT IN PHONO/ LINE IN DVD/ LD IN L R AUDIO L L 14 Use these terminals to input the signal from a DVD, CD player or any other kind of digital player.
Displays & Controls 12 PREPARATION 8 9 10 11 ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT Y PB PR AC OUTLET 12V TRIGGER (DC OUT12V/ 100mA MAX) PB MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN PR SPEAKERS Å Y R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / R L ı ª ª · · PB PR RS-232C PREPARATION Y (DVD/LD) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 COMPONENT VIDEO 17 18 10 MULTI ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN terminals (see pages 74–79). Use these terminals to hook up a sub-system in a secondary room.
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 Easy Setup Guide, so consider if the ones you made at that time were adequate. If you feel they were, move on to the next setting in this section.
Setting Up for Surround Sound SURRBACK SYSTEM (Surround Back System) This setup selects how your surround back system will be used. If you want to use it for surround back speakers in your main speaker system choose NORMAL SYSTEM. In this case you won’t have any B (or secondary) speaker system as these speakers fill that role also for the VSX-45TX. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in page 36.
Setting Up for Surround Sound QUICK setup This simple and quick setup method allows you to make all the necessary settings manually with the minimum of hassle. If you did the AUTO SURROUND SOUND SETUP method on pages 13-15 you don’t need to do this setup. You must have front and surround speakers hooked up to use this setup. You only need to do these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). If starting fresh, complete steps 1–3 in page 36.
Setting Up for Surround Sound NORMAL setup This is the manual method to setup your sound parameters for surround sound. It is more exact than the QUICK setup and should give you finer surround sound. You don’t need to do this, however, if you did the AUTO SURROUND SOUND SETUP method on pages 13-15. If you feel the settings in the AUTO SURROUND SOUND SETUP do not suit your personal tastes, the settings you input here will override them and allow you to adjust the parameters manually.
Setting Up for Surround Sound SPEAKER SETTING The information below shows you how to select the correct settings 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 VIDEO SEL HI-BIT 9 0 +10 – DISC ENTER DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE GUIDE SYSTEM SETUP MENU TOP MENU TUNER EDIT 1-6 TRACK ENTER EXIT AUDIO RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF DISP MODE ¶ 8 SUB TITLE – 1 BAND TUNING The setup possibilities appear on your TV. + ¡ TUNING 3 2 Use the 5∞ buttons to select the speaker system setting. 1-6 Choose from: FREE: to sets all the speakers THX: All speakers are set to SMALL and the SUBWOOFER to YES.
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 SPEAKER SETTING go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1–2 on page 39.
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.
Basic Operation Stereo and Multichannel Playback The following instructions show you how to play sound sources with the VSX-45TX. Before doing so be sure to complete the setup procedures described in the "Easy Setup Guide Part 2" (starting on page 13) or "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (starting on page 36). This is particularly important to achieve a surround sound effect with Dolby Digital or DTS sources. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component.
Basic Operation Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This button selects the type of input signal, ANALOG or DIGITAL, 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 digital sources like Dolby Digital or DTS but it would have to be on analog to record from the ANALOG out jacks on the receiver.
Basic Operation Listening Modes The three 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 depends on what kind of a source (DVD, etc.) you are using. The basic distinction is between 2 channel sources and multichannel sources. The MOVIE and MUSIC modes that are available to you will also differ according to your source and which SB CH MODE you choose. This is explained below as well.
Basic Operation MOVIE modes (SURROUND mode) The MOVIE mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-visual sources that optimizes its effects in accordance with your source, SB CH MODE and speaker configuration. The first four modes are for pure decoding of multichannel sound sources. With these modes the receiver will automatically employ the format of the sound source (for example, Dolby Digital or DTS).
Basic Operation MUSIC modes (SURROUND mode) The MUSIC 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, SB CH MODE and speaker configuration. The first four modes are for pure decoding of multichannel sound sources. With these modes the receiver will automatically employ the format of the sound source (for example, Dolby Digital or DTS).
Basic Operation Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) listening modes have sound processing added to accentuate a certain kind of atmosphere or effect (see the preceding pages for explanation). You can choose if you want to strengthen or weaken this effect in the given mode. The DSP MOVIE modes are: ACTION, SCI-FI, DRAMA, MUSICAL, MONOFILM, 5/7-D THEATER. The DSP MUSIC modes are: CLASSICAL, CHAMBER, JAZZ, ROCK, DANCE.
Basic Operation Listening with ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ You can listen to the soundtrack with the ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ you set automatically when you did the AUTO SURROUND SETUP (page 13) or you set manually on (page 100–102). To do so follow the instructions below. TV INPUT 1 Press the ACOUSTIC EQ button.
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 2 Press the TONE button on the remote control or the front panel to put the receiver in tone adjust mode.
Basic Operation Listening in HI–BIT/SAMPLING mode Use to hear CD and DVD, as well as other digital soundtracks, at a wider dynamic range, allowing for finer audio reproduction. 1 Press RECEIVER.
Basic Operation SB CH MODE button SB CH MODE The SB CH MODE makes available surround back channels through your surround back speakers. You must have chosen NORMAL SYSTEM in the SURRBACK SYSTEM setting (see page 37) and have SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers set to something other than NO (see pages 40–41) to use this feature. To accomplish the same settings, you could have had the AUTO SURROUND SETUP automatically set the SURROUND and the SURROUND BACK speakers on (see pages 13–15).
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 soundtracks, that you can listen to together or separately, on one DVD. With this setting you can choose which dual mono setting you want to listen to.
Basic Operation Video Select This function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. The sound source is set in the normal fashion as explained on page 44 You then change the video input with the VIDEO SEL button. 1 Press RECEIVER. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV/SAT 2 Press the VIDEO SEL button on the remote control to cycle through the different possible video inputs.
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 SYSTEM RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT 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/SAT 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 four 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 JAZZ 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 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 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 6 Point the remote control at the component you want set and press ENTER. SETUP 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 pages 62–63).
Remote Control of Other Components SETUP S0URCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT OFF VCR1/ DVR 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 CHAN
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,“ pages 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/TV 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,“ pages 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-45TX). 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 SECOND ZONE (Speaker System B) Setup Stereo playback in another room This setup enables you to listen to a pair of stereo speakers independently of the main speaker system (A speakers) hooked up to the receiver. The VSX-45TX has two possibilities for playback in another room. You can choose SECOND ZONE, and use the speakers hooked up to the surround back terminals as a B speaker system, that is, playing the same source as the main speaker system but from independent stereo speakers.
Using Other Functions Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection The USB Audio Connection feature allows you hook up a PC to this receiver. In this way you can hear soundtracks from your computer. To use this feature follow the steps below. A few points to remember when hooking up this receiver to a computer: the USB drive is bus powered, which means a power current is inherent in the connection. Thus you don't need to have the receiver on when doing the setup below (you can if you want).
Using Other Functions 5 Change the PC audio setting (if necessary). SETUP SYSTEM RECEIVER S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV/SAT 6 OFF VCR1/ DVR TV CONT MULTI CONTROL VCR2 VIDEO CD MULTI OPERATION CD-R/ TAPE1 MD/ TAPE2 TUNER RECEIVER DIMMER LOUDNESS TONE EFFECT/CH SEL 1 2 3 SIGNAL SEL DNR BASS/TREBLE 5 6 4 + 7 8 +10 – VIDEO SEL HI-BIT 9 0 DISC You may need to change the audio setting on your computer to hear a soundtrack through the USB port. If so, follow the path below.
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.
Using Other Functions MULTI ROOM To use this receiver with a MULTI ROOM setup you need an external IR receiver. When used together with an IR receiver (not included), 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-45TX can power two independent systems, in separate rooms, listening to or watching different sources.
Using Other Functions Setup example when MR&S is selected in the SURRBACK SYSTEM (see page 37) Sub room Main room ASSIGNABLE PCM/ 2DIGITAL / DTS/MPEG OUT1 ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT PRE OUT FM UNBAL 75Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE IN Y CENTER R OUT L OUT PB MONITOR OUT OUT2 IN 1 (TV/ SAT) IN 2 FRONT R PR L IN IN VCR1/ DVR SURROUND REC IN 3 (DVD/ LD) IN 4 (CD) PB MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE L R MD/ TAPE2 VCR2 OUT OUT L R SURROUND Y SUB WOOFER
Using Other Functions MULTI ROOM setup VCR2 VIDEO CD MULTI OPERATION CD-R/ TAPE1 MD/ TAPE2 TUNER RECEIVER DIMMER LOUDNESS TONE EFFECT/CH SEL 1 2 3 4 DNR BASS/TREBLE SIGNAL SEL 2 5 6 VIDEO SEL HI-BIT 9 0 SYSTEM SETUP + 7 8 +10 – 1 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 4 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-45TX 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 SYSTEM RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT RECEIVER OFF MULTI CONTROL VCR1/ DVR TV CONT MULTI CONTROL Number button MULTI OPERATION VCR2 VIDEO CD CD-R/ TAPE1 MD/ TAPE2 TUNER RECEIVER DIMMER LOUDNESS TONE EFFECT/CH SEL 1 2 3 SIGNAL SEL DNR BASS/TREBLE 5 6 4 + 7 8 – +10 VIDEO SEL HI-BIT 9 0 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/SAT 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 VCR1/ DVR TV CONT 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 Using SYSTEM OFF Do the following to use the SYSTEM OFF function. 1 Press the SYSTEM OFF button. SETUP S0URCE TV DVD/LD TV/SAT SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF VCR1/ DVR TV CONT 1 The remote control must be on to be able to use this command but it can be in any mode. All the components programmed into the SYSTEM OFF mode will stop and/or go off. The receiver and Pioneer components will go off as well.
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 page 93 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/SAT 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. SETUP The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote display.
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/SAT The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote display. SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF VCR1/ DVR 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/SAT 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.
Fine Tuning Your System Other System Settings These settings are more advanced. Some could add depth or listenability to your sound (like the THX CINEMA setup) 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.).
Fine Tuning Your System THX CINEMA Setup This setup lets you choose which decoding method for 2 channel sources the receiver will use for THX CINEMA. For more information on the decoding (playback) formats see "Techno Tidbits" starting on page 105. (If you are continuing from page 89 you can skip the first two steps.) SETUP 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, press RECEIVER on the remote control.
Fine Tuning Your System Assigning the Digital Inputs If you did not hook up your digital equipment in accordance with the default settings for the digital inputs (see pages 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.
Fine Tuning Your System Assigning the Component Video Inputs This receiver has two component video inputs. Their default settings are video inputs for the DVD/LD (COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1) and TV/SAT (COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2) functions, but you can reassign them if you want to use them as video inputs for other receiver functions (for example a VCR). See pages 16–19 for more on connecting equipment using component video cords.
Fine Tuning Your System 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. For this particular setup using the controls on the front panel is more convenient than using the remote control. Use the MULTI JOG dial instead of the 5∞ buttons and use the ENTER button on the front panel. You can also use the display on the front panel as opposed to the OSD.
Fine Tuning Your System PHONO/LINE Setup The PHONO/LINE setup allows you to decide whether you'll hook up a turntable or a line level component (most components, like CD players and DVD players, are line level). DVD/LD VCR1/ DVR TV/SAT (If you are continuing from page 89 you can skip the first two steps.
Fine Tuning Your System 12V TRIGGER This feature allows you to hook up equipment (for example, a relay device) to this receiver that will send a power signal automatically when you select the function turned on here (for example, DVD/LD). To use this feature follow the steps below. DVD/LD VCR1/ DVR TV/SAT (If you are continuing from page 89 you can skip the first two steps.
Fine Tuning Your System Expert Setup The settings here can only be done if you've performed the more basic preliminary setups. Thus, before doing these settings do either AUTO setup (page 13–15), QUICK setup (page 38) or NORMAL setup (page 39–43). These settings are to further heighten your surround sound. They are not absolutely necessary but may give more defined and enjoyable surround sound. You can decide if you want to make these settings or not.
Fine Tuning Your System CROSSOVER NETWORK Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Certain bass sounds will play back from the subwoofer if you selected it as YES (or PLUS) or from the front speakers if you selected them as LARGE.
Fine Tuning Your System FINE CHANNEL LEVEL The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers more finely than in the NORMAL setup (see page 42). Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound and the better the speaker balance the better surround sound you can get. Do this procedure if you want to try and get even finer surround sound.
Fine Tuning Your System FINE CHANNEL DELAY The following steps show you how to adjust the delay level of your speakers more finely than in the NORMAL setup (see page 43). Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve proper sound depth, separation as well as an effective surround sound effect. Do this procedure if you want to try and get even finer surround sound.
Fine Tuning Your System ACOUSTIC CAL EQ This setting is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers and is set automatically if you did the AUTO SURROUND SOUND SETUP (see pages 13–15), which we strongly recommend. It balances the frequency response between your speakers. In order to follow the instructions in this section you should have done AUTO SURROUND SOUND SETUP on pages 13–15.
Fine Tuning Your System For explanation purposes the illustrations use ALL CH ADJUST. 1 Acoustic Cal EQ [ CUSTOM1 ADJUST [ CUSTOM2 ADJUST [ DATA COPY [ DATA CHECK [Exit ] ] ] ] ] This explanation is for CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2. 1 The four possibilities should be on the OSD. Use the 5∞ buttons to select CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2. Press ENTER. 2 Use the 5∞ buttons to select ALL CH ADJUST or FRONT ALIGN and press ENTER. The test tones will sound.
Fine Tuning Your System 7 7 TRIM should be selected (if it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select it) and press ENTER. Center EQ 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 4 kHz 11.3 kHz TRIM [Exit] + 2. 0dB ] + 2. 5dB ] - 4. 0dB ] - 5. 5dB ] + 0. 5dB ] + 1. 0dB ] [ [ [ [ [ [ 8 Use the 5∞ buttons to adjust the TRIM and press ENTER. TRIM will balance the volume level of each frequency in the overall volume of that speaker. 9 Center EQ 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 4 kHz 11.
Fine Tuning Your System BASS PEAK LEVEL The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital and 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 limit the peak level for the LFE channel. If continuing from the preceding page the BASS PEAK LEVEL should be selected.
Fine Tuning Your System DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital and DTS 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.
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 THX THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented accurately in your home, special technologies are required. In your home the room is much smaller and has a bright sound, the speakers are very different and there are only six-eight of them, plus, you sit much closer to each one of those speakers.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Schemata of Setup Screens 1 1.Surround Setup [ [ [ [ [ [ SurrBack System Auto Setting Quick Normal Expert Exit SurrBack System ] ] ] ] ] ] [ [ [ [ Normal System Secound Zone MR&S Exit ] ] ] ] Auto Surround Setup 2 Set microphone Turn on subwoofer 2. THX CINEMA Setup [ [ [ [ PRO LOGIC II MOVIE ] ] PRO LOGIC Neo:6 CINEMA ] Exit ] [ Start ] [ Cancel ] Speaker Setting [ Free ] [ THX ] QUICK 3 3.
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. Notice the surround speakers should output at an angle parallel to the listener. Also, notice the angle of the front speakers. FL C FR Di-polar Radiating Speaker SL SR Surround Surround SBL SBR Surround Back Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio (etc.
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 • Improper connections. • Make sure the component/speakers are connected correctly (see pages 16–26). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the speakers you connected (see page 70). • Select the proper signal with the SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 45). • Turn MULTI CH IN mode off (see page 53). No audio No sound is output when a function is selected. • Sound is muted.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components. • SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly. • Set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO or according to the type of connections made (see page 45). • Set the digital input settings correctly (see pages 12, 23, and especially 91). • Check all connections. • The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all. • The digital components aren't connected properly.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy • Improper connections. • Make sure the component is connected correctly (see pages 16, 17–19). • Press the correct function button. • Please read the TV monitor manual and change the settings accordingly. • Use the same cable to connect to your TV and all your video equipment (see pages 16,17–19). • Select the correct COMPONENT IN SELECT setting (see page 92). • Turn MULTI-ROOM on. Video No image is output when a function is selected.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy During playback of a 96kHz source, the display doesn't show 96kHz • SIGNAL SELECT is set to ANALOG • SET the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO (see page 45). • The remote control batteries have worn out. • Too far away or improper angle of operation. • Replace the batteries (see page 7). Remote control Cannot be remote controlled. • There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code Brands You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but you can only set these code brands for the button that is assigned to that component. So, for example, the TV codes can only be set to the TV or TVCONT button.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving TV PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PHONOLA PORTLAND PROSCAN QUASAR RADIO RADIO SHACK RADIOLA RCA/PROSCAN SABA SAMSUNG SANYO SCHNEIDER SCOTT SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE SONY SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TATUNG TELEFUNKEN THOMSON THORN TOSHIBA UNIVERSUM VIDECH W.
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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Component Video Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Input (Sensitivity) Y ................................................................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω PB/PR ............................................................. 0.7 V/75 Ω Output (Level/Impedance) Y ...................................................
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