VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 1 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-9140TXH VSX-9040TXH Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 2 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 3 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 4 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 5 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents Flow of settings on the receiver . . . . . . . . . 7 01 Before you start Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . .
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 6 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 59 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 60 Setting the Up Mix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 7 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 8 ページ 01 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 9 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Before you start • XM and SIRIUS Ready With the XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you’ll be up and running in no time. This receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as on-screen control of your XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility. 01 Loading the batteries • iPod/iPhone and USB Ready This receiver has the terminals for connecting an iPod/ iPhone unit and a USB mass storage device.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 10 ページ 02 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO XM SIRIUS iPod USB TUNER INPUT SELECT 3 13 2 Input function buttons Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 73). 2 3 SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP ENTER can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV. 4 5 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 D.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 11 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Controls and displays 5 Tuner/component control buttons/HOME MENU These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc.). The BAND and T.EDIT tuner controls are explained on page 51. Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 66). VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 68).
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VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 13 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Controls and displays 02 12 MULTI-ZONE controls If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTIZONE setup on page 33) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 69). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 41).
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 14 ページ 02 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Controls and displays 11 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 70). 12 Tuner indicators TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received. STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX. 13 Lights when the sound is muted (page 11). 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 15 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-9140TXH, however connections for the VSX-9040TXH are the same except where noted.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 16 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment 03 1 HDMI connectors (x6 (VSX-9140TXH)/x5 (VSX9040TXH)) Multiple inputs and one (VSX-9040TXH)/two (VSX-9140TXH) output(s) for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices. See Connecting your TV and playback components on page 24. VSX-9140TXH only: See Switching the HDMI output on page 71.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 17 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers’ application Surround sound with a strong sense of presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer. It is also possible to achieve high sound quality using bi-amp connections and to enjoy music in other rooms using the MULTI-ZONE feature. High sound quality can be achieved with a minimum of two speakers. • Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels ( L and R ).
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 18 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment THX speaker system setup Placing the speakers To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: Center Front right Front left Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. 120° 120° Surround right Surround left 6.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 19 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 Connecting your equipment 午前10時36分 03 Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 20 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal). Standard 5.1/6.1/7.
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VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 22 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back system About the audio connection The surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, Speaker B and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application. There are several types of audio input and output terminals on this receiver.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 23 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment 03 About the video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 24 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can be used (see KURO LINK on page 63).
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 25 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. DVD player, etc.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 26 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite, S-Video or component cord. DVD player, etc.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 27 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment 03 • The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 43 to change the assignments if other connections are used. For example, the BD terminal is fixed to BD input; no other audio and video signals can be input to this terminal.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 28 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 43). HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 29 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 30 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 43). CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. Select one DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 31 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas below). 1 To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω. 75 Ω coaxial cable 2 ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 3 ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 5 AM LOOP AM LOOP 4 fig. a fig. b fig.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 32 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Connecting an XM Radio tuner Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (both sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio service to begin receiving broadcasts. To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your SiriusConnect™ tuner.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 33 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to two (VSX-9040TXH)/three (VSX-9140TXH) independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 34 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below. Main zone Sub zone (ZONE 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 35 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.1 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 36 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output You can connect components in your system (such as a screen or projector) to this receiver so that they switch on or off using 12 volt triggers when you select an input function. However, you must specify which input functions switch on the trigger using the The Input Setup menu on page 43.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 37 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment • Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver. Make sure that the receiver and all connected components are switched off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this.1 Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on this receiver. See the documentation provided with the Advanced MCACC application for more information.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 38 ページ 03 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment Connecting a component to the front panel inputs (VSX-9040TXH only) The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (VIDEO) and stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R). You can use these connections for any kind of audio/ video component, but they are especially convenient for portable equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 39 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a USB device Plugging in the receiver It is possible to playback files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. • Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the USB terminal.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 40 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic Setup 04 Chapter 4: Basic Setup 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use RECEIVER to switch on. Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. STANDBY/ON 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 41 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic Setup 04 VSX-9140TXH: Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 42 ページ 04 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic Setup 3 Select Surr Back System setting,1 select an MCACC preset2, press RECEIVER and then select START.3 Select Normal (Surround back), Speaker B, Front BiAmp or ZONE 2 for the Surr Back System setting according to connections to the surround back speaker terminals. 4 Follow the instructions on-screen. Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 43 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic Setup 04 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 44 ページ 04 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic Setup Input function default and possible settings The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup menu on page 43 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots () indicate possible assignments.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 45 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback 05 Chapter 5: Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 46 ページ 05 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback Selecting the multichannel analog inputs • Main Zone: If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as above, you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback.1 iPod A/V RECEIVER Playlists Artists Albums Songs Podcasts Genres Composers Audiobooks 1/ 9 1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 47 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback 05 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press to start playback.1 • Main Zone: PLAY Track number Track title Track Title Top Menu 3:02 -2:02 Shuffle Songs Artist Name xxxx/xxxx Album Title Play mode Artist name Album title Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your iPod. Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 48 ページ 05 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device Playing a USB device It is possible to playback files1 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. See Connecting a USB device on page 39.2 2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB. Loading appears in the GUI screen as this receiver starts recognizing the USB device connected.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 49 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback 05 Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your USB memory device. Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode. Button What it does Press to start playback. Pauses/unpauses playback. / Press and hold during playback to start scanning. / Press to skip to previous/next track.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 50 ページ 05 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Music files Category Extension Stream MP3a .mp3 MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer-3 WAV WMA .wav .
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 51 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback 05 Tuning directly to a station Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving station presets below for more on how to do this.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 52 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback 05 3 Input the name you want. Choose from the following characters for a name up to eight characters long. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !”#$%&’()∗+,–./:;<=>?@[ \ ]^_{|} ˜ [space] Use / to select a character, / to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection. Tip • To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input eight spaces instead of a name.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 53 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback 05 After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the GUI screen.1 The information displayed is as follows: • Main Zone: Preset class Top Menu Life is Like a Wind Preset Song name Signal strength • Press / to enter the XM Channel Guide, then navigate through the channels one at time with /, then press ENTER to listen to the XM radio broadcast.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 54 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback 05 Listening to channel presets 1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G. 2 Press / to select the channel preset you want. • You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset. Using the XM Menu The XM Menu provides additional XM Radio 1 features.1 Press TOP MENU. 2 Use / to select a menu item, then press ENTER.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 55 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Basic playback 05 Selecting channels and browsing by genre Tip From the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre. • You can also press MEMORY during reception display to save the information of up to five songs. See Using the SIRIUS Menu below to recall this information.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 56 ページ 06 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your system Important Tip • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. • When an ALC is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 66.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 57 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Listening to your system • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources1 • 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to video games • 2 Pro Logic – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono) 06 AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD THX ANT AUDIO DVD PHASE CTRL MPX STATUS PQLS INFO MEMORY CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER • Neo:6 CINEMA – 7.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 58 ページ 06 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 59 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Listening to your system 06 • While listening to a source, press RECEIVER , then press STEREO to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes. • STEREO – See Listening in stereo above for more on this. • F.S.SURR FOCUS – Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges. • F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 60 ページ 06 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Listening to your system • Depending on the positions of the speakers and the sound source, in some cases it may not be possible to achieve good results. In this case, set the setting to OFF. Using the Virtual Surround Back mode • Default setting: OFF When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 61 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Listening to your system 06 • PCM – For PCM input signals.5 The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; DIGITAL.
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VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 63 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 KURO LINK 07 Chapter 7: KURO LINK Synchronized operation with a KURO LINK-compatible Pioneer flat panel TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make that supports the KURO LINK function is possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. For details about concrete operations, settings, etc., refer to the operating instructions for each component.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 64 ページ 07 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 KURO LINK About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the KURO LINK function The synchronized operations below can be used when the receiver’s KURO LINK function is connected to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the KURO LINK function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of the KURO LINK functions may not work.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 65 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 KURO LINK 07 Setting the PQLS function Synchronized amp mode PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the KURO LINK function. It offers higher-quality audio playback by controlling audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS compatible player, etc. This enables removing jitter that has a negative effect on the quality of the sound and is generated upon transmission.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 66 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Using other functions 08 Chapter 8: Using other functions Setting What it does Setting the Audio options TONEb There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. (Tone Control) Applies the treble and bass tone controls to a source, or bypasses them completely. BASSc Adjusts the amount of bass.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 67 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Using other functions 08 Setting What it does SACD GAINf Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing). Option(s) HDMIg (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV. When THROUGH is selected, no sound is output from this receiver. AMPLIFIER A.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 68 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Using other functions 08 Setting Setting the Video options There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if an option cannot be selected on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, setting and status of the receiver.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 69 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Using other functions 08 Switching the speaker system Using the MULTI-ZONE controls If you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on page 91, three speaker system settings are possible using SPEAKERS. If you selected Normal, Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2, the button will simply switch your main speaker system on or off. The options below are for the Speaker B setting only.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 70 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Using other functions 08 4 Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the zone you have selected. This is only possible if you selected the Variable volume control in ZONE Audio Setup on page 95.1 5 When you’re finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone controls. You can also press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel to switch off all output to the sub zone(s).
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 71 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Using other functions 08 INPUT SELECT Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. INPUT SELECT HDMI OUT 1 2 SIGNAL SEL MCACC AUDIO INFO 3 SLEEP 4 5 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 9 D.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 72 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Using other functions 08 Setting DSP Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to OFF. Surround back channel Processing • Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press STANDBY/ON. The display shows RESET NO .
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 73 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Controlling the rest of your system 09 Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers The remote control included with this receiver can be used to operate up to three other receivers (of the same model as this receiver) in addition to this receiver. The receiver to be operated is switched by inputting the preset code to set the remote control setting.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 74 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Controlling the rest of your system 09 Resetting the remote control presets Controls the components This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and programmed buttons. This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 73 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component. 1 Check the operation selector switch to MAIN.
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VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 77 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu 10 Chapter 10: The Advanced MCACC menu 3 Select ‘Advanced MCACC’ from the HOME MENU, then press ENTER. Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu HOME MENU A/V RECEIVER The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and with high precision.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 78 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu 10 2 Select the parameters you want to set. Use / to select the item, then use / to set. Automatic MCACC (Expert) If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 41, you can customize your setup options below.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 79 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu 2nd reference point 3rd reference point 1 2 4 When you’re finished setting the options, select START then press ENTER. 5 3 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 80 ページ 10 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu • If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting and continue.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 81 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu 10 Fine Channel Level Important • You will need to first specify the MCACC preset you want to adjust by pressing MCACC before pressing HOME MENU (step 2 in Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 77). • For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 82 ページ 10 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu Fine Speaker Distance • Default setting: 10’00” (all speakers) For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time. You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 1/2 inch increments.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 83 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu 2 Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control. • Filter Channel – Select the channel to which you will apply the filter(s): MAIN (all except center channel and subwoofer), Center or SW (subwoofer). • TRIM (only available when the filter channel above is SW) – Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to compensate for the difference in output post-filter).
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 84 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu 10 • Reverberance of high vs. low frequencies – Depending on your room, you may find that lower frequencies seem overly reverberant compared to higher frequencies (i.e. your room sounds ‘boomy’). This may result in a skewed frequency analysis if the measurement is done too late. How to interpret the graphical output The graph shows decibels on the vertical axis and time (in milliseconds) on the horizontal axis.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 85 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu 2 Select an option and press ENTER. • Reverb Measurement – Use this to measure the reverb characteristics before and after calibration. (For graphical output using a PC, see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 36 to connect an RS-232C cable before selecting this option.) • Reverb View – You can check the reverb measurements made for specified frequency ranges in each channel.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 86 ページ 10 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu 5 If ‘Advanced EQ Setup’ is selected, select the MCACC memory to be stored, then enter the desired time setting for calibration, and then select START. Based on the reverb measurement above, you can choose the time period that will be used for the final frequency adjustment and calibration.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 87 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu Speaker Setting Use this to display the speaker size and number of speakers. See Speaker Setting on page 91 for more on this. 1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the MCACC Data Check menu. Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing Wave on page 82 for more on this.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 88 ページ 10 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu Output PC Before continuing, make sure you have completed step 2 in Checking MCACC Data on page 86. The data measured with the Advanced MCACC function is transmitted to the connected computer.1 The 3D graphs of the reverb characteristics before and after calibration and the MCACC results (parameters) can be checked. 1 Select ‘Output PC’ from MCACC Data Check menu and press ENTER.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 89 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The Advanced MCACC menu 10 Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easier identification. 1 Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data Management setup menu. 3.Data Management A/V RECEIVER Exit If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration settings of that preset.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 90 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The system and the other setup 11 Chapter 11: The system and the other setup • Manual SP Setup – Sets the type of connection used for surround back terminals and the size, number distance and overall balance of the connected speakers (see Manual speaker setup below).
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 91 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The system and the other setup 11 • Surr Back System – Specifies how you are using your surround back speakers (see below). 3 When ‘Setting Change?’ is displayed, select Yes. If No is selected, the setting is not changed. • Speaker Setting – Specifies the size and number of speakers you’ve connected (see below). You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. • Channel Level – Adjusts the overall balance of your speaker system (page 92).
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 92 ページ 11 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The system and the other setup • SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none).1 Select LARGEx2 or LARGEx1 if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALLx2 or SMALLx1 to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround back speakers choose NO.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 93 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The system and the other setup 11 • If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. 1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4a.Manual SP Setup 4a4.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 94 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The system and the other setup 11 • Multi Ch In Setup – Specifies the optional settings for a multi-channel input (page 94). 4 Specify whether your subwoofer is THX Select2 certified or not. • ZONE Audio Setup – Specifies the volume setting for a MULTI-ZONE setup (page 95). 4a6.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 95 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The system and the other setup 11 3 Select the ‘Video Input’ setting you want. When the multi-channel input is selected as an input function, you can display the video images of other input functions. The video input can be selected from the following: DVD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO (VSX-9140TXH only), VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 (VSX-9040TXH only), OFF.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 96 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 The system and the other setup 11 Remote Control Mode Setup • Default setting: 1 This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous operation when multiple units of the receiver are being used.1 1 Select ‘Remote Control Mode Setup’ from the Other Setup menu. 4d.Other Setup 4d6.Remote Control Mode Setup A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Remote Control Mode : 1. KURO LINK Setup 2. Multi Ch In Setup 3. ZONE Audio Setup 4.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 97 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information 12 Chapter 12: Additional information Step 3: Adjusting the speaker orientation Speaker Setting Guide In order to achieve an even better surround effect, it is important to accurately position the speakers and make their volume and tone characteristics uniform so as to finely focus the multi-channel sound.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 98 ページ 12 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Positional relationship between speakers and monitor Position of front speakers and monitor The front speakers should be as equidistant as possible to the monitor. Position of center speaker and monitor Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the screen makes the overall sound more natural.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 99 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Symptom AMP ERR blinks in the display, then the power automatically switches off. The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on. The ADVANCED MCACC indicator flashes and power turns off. AMP OVERHEAT and the power indicator flash and the power turns off. The Receiver suddenly power off or the blue indicator at the center of the receiver flashes. Display blinks 12V TRG ERR.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 12 100 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Symptom No sound from one speaker. Remedy • Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 19). • Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 92). • Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 91). • The channel may not be recorded in the source.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 101 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Symptom Can’t select some Input functions by the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel or the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control. There seems to be a time lag between the speakers and the output of the subwoofer. The maximum volume available (shown in the front panel display) is lower than the +12dB maximum. 12 Remedy • Make sure that the Input Skip settings in the INPUT SETUP menu.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 12 102 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Symptom After using the Auto MCACC Setup, the speaker size setting is incorrect. Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting (page 82) properly. The display shows KEY LOCK ON when you try to make settings. Most recent settings have been erased. Remedy • There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 103 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Symptom During playback of a Surround EX or DTS-ES source on the SBch AUTO setting, EX or ES does not appear, or the signal is not properly processed. During playback of DVD-Audio, the display shows PCM. The power turns off automatically and some indicator flashes, or some indicator flashes and the power does not turn on.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 12 104 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Symptom Noisy or distorted picture. HDCP ERROR shows in the display. Amp-linked operation not possible using KURO LINK function. Remedy • Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on the settings, etc. of your display device.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 105 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information 12 USB interface Symptoms Causes The folders/files stored on a USB memory device are not displayed. The folders/files are currently stored in a region Store the folders/files in the FAT region. other than the FAT (File Allocation Table) region. The number of levels in a folder is more than 8. Remedies Limit the maximum number of levels in a folder to 8 (page 48).
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 12 106 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Message Cause Action CH Unauthorized You selected an XM channel that is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package. Consult the latest channel guide at www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels. For information on receiving this channel, visit www.xmradio.com or contact XM Satellite Radio at 1-800-967-2346. CH Unavailable The selected channel is not available.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 107 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 12 108 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information DTS DTS-HD Master Audio The DTS technologies are explained below. See www.dtstech.com for more detailed information. DTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional studio to listeners without any loss of data, preserving audio quality. DTS-HD Master Audio adopts variable data transfer rates, facilitating data transfer to the maximum rate of 24.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 109 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information About THX The THX technologies are explained below. See www.thx.com for more detailed information. 12 speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelopment. The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position. Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel’s time and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 110 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information 12 consumer market may exhibit wording to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at www.dolby.com. Only amplifier and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home. This product may also engage the “THX Surround EX” mode during the playback of 5.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 111 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 Additional information 午前10時36分 12 About SIRIUS and XM SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 12 112 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 59) you have selected.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 113 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information 12 Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code.
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VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 119 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information 12 Miscellaneous Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 110 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion. Front (stereo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 W + 110 W Power output (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 0.05 %, 1 ch driven) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 12 122 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 Additional information 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.
VSX-9140TXH_CUXJ.book 124 ページ 2009年4月16日 木曜日 午前10時36分 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. 1–800–421–1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support at the above listed number for assistance. Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc. P.