Pioneer VSX-47TX Manuel d'utilisateur

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-47TXOperating Instructions

10Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.Quick Start Guide Part111111 Hooki

100Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTHXTHX Cinema™ processing :THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-reno

101Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTRe-Equalization™ : The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when playe

102Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSpeaker Placement InformationPlacement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realistic

103Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTSpeaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (LucasF

104Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingAudio Block DiagramMR OUT

105Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that th

106Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingNo sound from surround orcenter speakers.No sound output from thesubwoofer.No sound output from thesurround bac

107Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTIf the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricityDisconnect the po

108Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingVideoNo image is output when afunction is selected.There is no image comingfrom the selectedcomponent video jac

109Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTDuring playback of a DVDaudio source, the playershows a transfer rate of96kHz, but the receiver doesnot.D

11QUICK START GUIDEQuick Start Guide Part122222 Speaker ConnectionsHome theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left &am

110Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’vejust purchased is only the start of your musical enjoymen

111Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTSpecificationsMaintenance of External Surfaces• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dustand di

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12OFFS0URCE TVMULTI CONTROLSYSTEM RECEIVERDVD/LDTV SATTV CONTVCR1/DVRVCR2 VIDEOMULTIOPERATIONCDDIMMERCD-R/TAPE1TUNERRECEIVER1INPUT ATT2LOUDNESS3SPEAKE

13QUICK START GUIDEQuick Start Guide Part2781Switch on the receiver and your TV.Make sure your TV is set to this receiver as you willuse the on-scre

14Quick Start Guide Part29Some auto setup instructions will belisted, make sure to follow them.Make sure you have: hooked up the remote controlmicro

15QUICK START GUIDEQuick Start Guide Part222222 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound1 Make sure the receiver, your TV, and your DVD player are switche

16Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TVConnect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up with either component video, S video, or compos-ite

17PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting Video ComponentsConnect your video components as shown on this and the following page. For

18Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting VCRs or DVRsConnect the video out of your VCR/DVR using either S video or composite video cords, depending on ho

19PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Satellite TV (SAT) ComponentsHook up the video signal with either component video, S video, or composite video cord

2IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEnThe serial number for this equipment is located in therear panel. Please write this serial number on yourenclosed warranty ca

20Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting Analog Audio ComponentsConnect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connectio

21PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-A or Super AudioCD compatible player)If you have a

22Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsConnect your digital components as shown below. The VSX-47TX has two coaxial, three optical and one2 RF inputs fo

23PREPARATIONPREPARATION7 Coaxial cords/Optical cablesCommercially available digital audio coaxialcords (standard video cords can also be used) oropti

24Connecting the Radio AntennasConnect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the ANTENNA terminals as shownbelow. These antennas sho

25PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting SpeakersWe recommend a full complement of seven speakers and a subwoofer as shown here but

26Placing Your SpeakersProper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tipsgiven here are just a rou

27PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & ControlsRemote ControlThis page describes the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver.1 Remo

28Displays & ControlsTAPE 2 MONITOR button (see p.54)Selects the tape deck (or MD recorder, etc.)connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs. A

29PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & Controls# MULTI OPERATION buttonUse this button to start the MULTI OPERATIONmode. See p.79-80 for how to progra

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30Displays & ControlsBack PanelAll the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here.1 DIGITAL OUT terminals (see p.22)Use thes

31PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & Controlsthat you can control them all pointing theremote control(s) at one remote sensor.11 MONITOR OUT termina

32Displays & ControlsFront PanelAll the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel pushgently on th

33PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & Controls12 MIDNIGHT button (see p.51)Use to switch the receiver into MIDNIGHTmode.13 TONE control buttonsTONE b

34DisplayAll the display information is explained and/or referenced here.5 Digital format indicators2 DIGITAL : Lights when a Dolby Digital signal isd

35SURROUND SET UPTo ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following setup operations. Some of these are thesame (and take precedence o

3612.Surround Setup[ Check ][ 1.Speaker Systems ][ 2.Channel Delay ][ 3.Channel Level ][ 4.Acoustic Cal ][Return]Setting Up for Surround Sound1SPEAKER

37SURROUND SET UPmemoIf you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass,it may seem logical to select LARGE for yourfront speakers and leave the subwoofers

381The CHANNEL DELAY should beselected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttonsto select it. Press the ENTER button.The setup possibilities appear on your TV2T

39SURROUND SET UP1CHANNEL LEVEL should be selected. Ifit isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectand press ENTER.2Use the 5∞ buttons to select a channelleve

54PREPARATIONPREPARATIONEXPERTQUICK START GUIDESURROUND SETUPBASICTable of ContentsTable of ContentsFeatures ...

403Adjust the level of each channel usingthe 23 buttons (except for the AUTOsetting where the adjustment is doneautomatically).NOTE : The volume of th

41SURROUND SET UPSetting Up for Surround SoundAcoustic Calibration EQThis setting is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers. You can select a freq

42Check the Auto Settings1If you want to check what settings have been input for your surround sound parameters you can do it followingthe steps below

43BASICSTANDBY/ONOFF ONSTANDBYDVD/LD TV/DVD SAT VIDEOVIDEO AUDIOVCR VCR2 CD TUNER PHONOMAC3CD-R/TAPE1/MDMULTI CHINPUTLISTENING MODE SELECTORMASTER VOL

44Basic OperationmemoIf the TAPE 2 indicator is visible in thedisplay, it means the TAPE 2 MONITORis on. Press TAPE 2 MONITOR (frontpanel) or TAPE 2 (

45BASICSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputThis button selects the type of input signal, ANALOG, DIGITAL or 2 RF, sent to the receiver. You need to t

46Listening ModesThe five listening mode types on the receiver are explained here. To select listening modes see pages 43-44.The kind of playback you

47BASICHOME THX modesTHX and Home THX are technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Theaim of Home THX is to i

48ADVANCED CINEMA modesThe ADVANCED CINEMA mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-visual sources that optimiz

49BASICBasic OperationADVANCED CONCERT modesThe ADVANCED CONCERT (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into avarie

54PREPARATIONPREPARATIONEXPERTQUICK START GUIDESURROUND SETUPBASICTable of ContentsTable of ContentsFeatures ...

50Basic OperationReducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function)To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This feature is effective with s

51Basic OperationBASICListening in MIDNIGHT ModeThis useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at l

52Basic OperationAdjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL)You can adjust the low (bass) and high (treble) frequencies. The TONE button can also be used

53Basic OperationBASICmemoDVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN PlaybackMULTI CH IN allows you to connect a DVD audio player or an external decoder to enjoy cert

54Basic OperationPHONESSP SYSTEMA/BSIGNALSELECTVIDEOSELECTTAPE2MONITORSETUPMICDIGITAL INS-VIDEO VIDEOVIDEO INPUTAUDIOLRMIDNIGHTTONETONEBASS/TEREBLE DI

55Basic OperationBASICVideo SelectThis function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. Thesound

56Basic OperationStatus DisplayThe Status display lets you see what the status is for most of the settings in this section.1Press RECEIVER.2Press the

57OPERATIONUsing the TunerAutomatic and Manual TuningThe following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (searc

58Using the Tuner1Press the TUNER button.This selects the tuner function on the receiver and setsthe remote to the tuner operation mode.2Press the BAN

59Using the TunerOPERATIONMemorizing Frequently Used StationsThe following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each h

6FeaturesAdvanced Multichannel Stereophonic ConceptThe VSX-47TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading advanced multichannel stereoph

60Using the TunerNaming Memorized StationsYou can input a name of up to eight characters for each preset station in the receiver’s memory (see theprev

61Using the TunerOPERATIONRecalling Memorized Stations1Press the TUNER button.This selects the TUNER function on the receiver andsets the remote to th

62Remote Control of Other Components1Press the REMOTE SETUP button forthree seconds.The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remotedisplay.2PRESET should

63OPERATIONRemote Control of Other Components6Point the remote control at thecomponent you want set and pressENTER.OK? will appear in the remote contr

64Remote Control of Other ComponentsProgramming Signals from Other Remote Controls (LEARNING Mode)If preset codes are not available for your component

65OPERATIONRemote Control of Other Componentsmemo5While LEARN continues to flash,point the two remote controlstoward each other. Press the buttonon th

66Remote Control of Other ComponentsUsing Remote Control with Other ComponentsCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations• The followi

67OPERATIONRemote Control of Other ComponentsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TVoperations• The following operations are available from the receiver&a

68Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting up the DIRECT FUNCTIONThe direct function will not be necessary for most users. It is designed in case you

69Using Other FunctionsEXPERTRecording from Audio/Video ComponentsThe following explanations show you how make a recording from one component to anoth

7PREPARATIONPREPARATIONPREPARATIONBefore You StartChecking the Supplied AccessoriesPlease check that you have received all of the following supplied a

70Using Other FunctionsSpeaker System B SetupBi-amping the front speakersFor bi-amp playback you can connect both the A and B speaker terminals to you

71Using Other FunctionsEXPERTSwitching A/B Speaker SystemThis unit has three types of speaker systems A, B, A&B. This switch allows you to select

72Using Other FunctionsPHONOCDOUTINININRRLRL12RLRLRLRLRLLRLAUDIOAUDIOFRONTFRONTCENTERCENTERSUB W.SUB W.SUR-ROUNDSUR-ROUNDSUR-ROUND BACKSUR-ROUND BAC

73Using Other FunctionsEXPERTPre Out Power SetupUsing an separate stereo pre-amplifierIt is possible to use a separate stereo pre-amp in conjunction w

74Using Other FunctionsPHONOCDOUTINININRRLRL12RLRLRLRLRLRLLRLAUDIOAUDIOFRONTCENTERSUR-ROUNDSUR-ROUNDBACKAUDIO VIDEO S VIDEOFRONTFRONTCENTERCENTERSUB W

75Using Other FunctionsEXPERT1Turn on the receiver, your TV andpress RECEIVER on the remotecontrol.Make sure your TV is set to the receiver.2Press the

76Using Other FunctionsControlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the main room1Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCEON/OFF button to turn on theMULTI ROOM sy

77Using Other FunctionsEXPERTControlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room1From the sub room, point theremote control at the IR Receiverand pres

78Using Other FunctionsOUT INCONTROLOUTINCONTROLOFFAV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNINGREMOTE CONTROL UNITAXD7290 S0URCEÎTVMULTI CONTROLSYSTEM RECEIVERDVD/L

79Using Other FunctionsEXPERTMulti OperationsMulti operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with t

8Before You Start8 inches (20 cm)ReceiverInstalling the ReceiverOpening the Front PanelTo open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the p

80Using Other FunctionsYou don't need to program power on for PIONEERcomponents (except for the first generation of Pio-neer DVRs), they will go

81Using Other FunctionsEXPERTSystem OffThe SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and/or turn off withth

82Using Other FunctionsUsing System OffDo the following to use the SYSTEM OFF function.1Press the SYSTEM OFF button.The remote control must be on to b

83EXPERTUsing Other FunctionsEditing Remote Control Display NamesUse this capability to rename the display on the remote control for different MULTI C

84Using Other FunctionsEditing Button Names (KEY LABEL)Use the KEY LABEL capability to rename the display on the remote control for different buttons

85EXPERTUsing Other FunctionsAdjusting the Light on the Remote ControlThis feature allows you to adjust the brightness of the light on the remote cont

86Using Other FunctionsClearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputThis feature allows you to clear a particular setting, or all of the settings fr

87EXPERTUsing Other FunctionsResetting the Main UnitThe following operations allow you to reset the unit to the default settings.1While holding down t

88Advanced SetupAssigning the Digital InputsIf you did not hook up your digital equipment in accordance with the default settings for the digital inpu

89Advanced SetupEXPERTAssigning the Component Video InputsThis receiver has three component video inputs. By default they act as video inputs for the

9QUICK START GUIDEPREPARATIONQuick Start Guide Part1PREPARATIONHome Theater: The BasicsMost consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen t

90Advanced SetupExpert SetupThese settings are more advanced. Some could add depth or listenability to your sound (like the Dynamic RangeControl) and

91Advanced SetupEXPERTOSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENTUse this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems difficult to see all the instructions o

92Advanced SetupFollow steps 1-3 on page 90, if necessary, to get to thestarting point mentioned here.1BASS PEAK LEVEL should beselected if, it isn’t

93Advanced SetupEXPERT DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLThis feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at lowvo

94Advanced SetupMULTI CH IN SELECTIf you have two surround back speakers, and connected a source, such as a DVD-Audio player, to the analogmulti-chann

95Advanced SetupEXPERTFUNCTION RENAMEUse the FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the display on the receiver and your OSD for differentfunctions (DVD

96Advanced SetupTHX Audio SetupTHX Ultra2 Subwoofer SetupIf you have a high-precision speaker that outputs very low frequencies, the sound may have to

97Advanced SetupEXPERTFollow steps 1-3 on page 96, if necessary, to get to thestarting point mentioned here.1SURBACK SP POSITION should beselected, if

98Advanced SetupRe-EqualizationRe-Equalization is a built-in feature of THX technology (see p.101) and is thus always in use for HOME THXmodes. If you

99EXPERTDolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II is an improved version of Dolby Pro Logic technology with extended matrix decodingtechnology that can cre