AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-90TXVOperating Instructions• Protect your new investmentThe details of your purchase will be on file for referen
5 minute guide0210EnProblems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background nois
Connecting your equipment0311EnChapter 3:Connecting your equipmentThis receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have t
Connecting your equipment0312En11 AM and FM antenna terminalsUse to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts. Connecting antennas on
Connecting your equipment0313EnConnecting your TV and DVD playerThe diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, wi
Connecting your equipment0314En1 Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top box to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.Connect using a stereo RCA/ph
Connecting your equipment0315En1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs.Connect using a thre
Connecting your equipment0316En3 To hear audio from your HDMI component through this system, make analog and/or digital connections as necessary.On th
Connecting your equipment0317EnAbout the WMA9 Pro decoderThis unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is
Connecting your equipment0318EnInstalling your speaker systemTo take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, cente
Connecting your equipment0319EnBare wire connectionsMake sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about 10 mm (3/8 in
WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. D1-4-2-1_EnIMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR
Connecting your equipment0320EnThe diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orie
Connecting your equipment0321EnConnecting external antennasTo improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal.To imp
Controls and displays0422EnChapter 4:Controls and displaysFront panel1MULTI JOG dialUse the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and menu options
Controls and displays0423En14VIDEO/GAME INPUTSee Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 17.15MCACC SETUP MIC jackUse to connect the
Controls and displays0424EnDisplay1SIGNAL indicatorsLight to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to sel
Controls and displays0425EnRemote controlThe remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press
Controls and displays0426En7 TV CONTROL buttonsThese buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one
Listening to your system0527EnChapter 5:Listening to your system Important• The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be
Listening to your system0528En• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers)• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
Listening to your system0529EnSetting the effect optionsWhen using surround effects, there are a number of settings you can adjust. 1Press EFFECT/CH S
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and opera
Listening to your system0530EnUsing Stream DirectUse the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All u
Listening to your system0531EnThe table below indicates when you will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of sources (=Sound pl
Listening to your system0532EnUsing Midnight and Loudness The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low
Using the tuner0633EnChapter 6:Using the tunerListening to the radioThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using th
Using the tuner0634EnNaming station presetsFor easier identification, you can name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you want to name.
The System Setup menu0735EnChapter 7:The System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menuThe following section shows you how to ma
The System Setup menu0736En• ZONE2 – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals for an independent system in another zone (see MULTI-ZONE l
The System Setup menu0737EnWhen it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press to confirm and continue to the next channel.• For comparison pu
The System Setup menu0738EnSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyWhen you perform the Auto MCACC setup as specified in Automatically settin
The System Setup menu0739En1 Select ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.2 Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then use / to select the setting you
4EnContents01 Before you startFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Checking what’s in the box. . . .
The System Setup menu0740EnManual speaker setupThis receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only
The System Setup menu0741En Tip• If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS f
The System Setup menu0742EnSpeaker DistanceFor good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers fro
Other connections0843EnChapter 8:Other connections Caution• Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections.Connecting a
Other connections0844En2Use the / buttons to browse the selected category (e.g., albums).•Use / to move to previous/next levels.3 Continue browsin
Other connections0845En1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM Radio jack on the rear of this receiver.You will also need to activate the XM Radio servic
Other connections0846En1 Select the channel you want to memorize.See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above.2 Press T.EDIT.The display shows a
Other connections0847En2Press SIRIUS (SHIFT+TV) to switch to the SIRIUS input.For best reception, you may need to move the SIRIUS Connect tuner antenn
Other connections0848En• Password Set – Set the parental lock password.3 When you’re finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display.Connec
Other connections0849En• SPB – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to speaker system B. Multichannel sources will not be heard. The same
5EnManual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other connections0850EnConnecting additional amplifiersThis receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional
Other connections0851EnSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setupYou must select ZONE2 in Surround back speaker setting on page 35 to use this setup. Note
Other connections0852EnConnecting an IR receiverIf you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, you can use an optional IR re
Other connections0853EnUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayIf you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an SR+ cable1 to connect it
Other connections0854EnUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayWhen connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features become available to mak
Other Settings0955EnChapter 9:Other SettingsThe Input Assign menuYou only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your di
Other Settings0956EnAssigning the HDMI inputs•Default settings:HDMI - 1 – DVD/LDHDMI - 2 – TV/SATYou only need to change this setting when you didn’t
Other Settings0957En• MAX – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased).3 When you're finishe
Other Settings0958En1 Select ‘Video Conv. Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.2 Choose the setting that you want.• ON – All analog video signals are outp
Using other functions1059EnChapter 10:Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recordingYou can make an audio or a video recording from the bui
Before you start016EnChapter 1:Before you startFeatures• Advanced Direct Energy designThis receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique
Using other functions1060EnDimming the displayYou can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sour
Controlling the rest of your system1161EnChapter 11:Controlling the rest of your systemSetting the remote to control other componentsMost components c
Controlling the rest of your system1162EnWhen direct function is on, any component you select (using the input source buttons) will be selected by bot
Controlling the rest of your system1163En8 Repeat steps 5–7 to program a sequence of up to five commands.9 When you’re finished, use / to select EDI
Controlling the rest of your system1164EnControls for other componentsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes
Controlling the rest of your system1165EnOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorMany Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which
Additional information1266EnChapter 12:Additional informationTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If y
Additional information1267EnOther audio problemsNo sound from surround back speakers.• Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL
Additional information1268EnVideoSettingsCan’t record audio. • You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording fr
Additional information1269EnDisplayCan’t adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting (page 37) properly.• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make
Before you start017EnChecking what’s in the boxPlease check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16
Additional information1270EnRemote controlHDMIiPod messagesSymptom RemedyCannot be remote controlled. • Try replacing the batteries in the remote cont
Additional information1271EnXM radio messagesSIRIUS radio messages Note• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static
Additional information1272EnSurround sound formatsBelow is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cabl
Additional information1273EnWindows MediaTM Audio 9 ProfessionalWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) is a discrete surround format develope
Additional information1274En• Advanced Speaker Array (ASA)ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed to 2 side and 2 back surro
Additional information1275EnMultichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard THX Auto SurroundSBchProcessingON(7.1 channel dec
Additional information1276EnSpecificationsAmplifier sectionContinuous average power output of 110 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 2
Additional information1277EnS001_EnSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment.
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5 minute guide028EnChapter 2:5 minute guideIntroduction to home theaterHome theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround so
5 minute guide029En1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Place the microphone
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