Pioneer VSX-45TX Manuel d'utilisateur

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-45TXOperating Instructions

10Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.Easy Setup Guide Part111111 Hookin

100Fine Tuning Your System1Expert[Crossover Network ][Fine Channel Level ][Fine Channel Delay ][Acoustic Cal EQ ][Bass Peak Level ][D-R

101EXPERTFine Tuning Your System+1. 5dB+2. 5dB-4. 0dB-5. 5dB+0. 5dB+0. 0dB [] [] [] [] [] [] 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 4 kHz 11.3 kHz TRIM

102Fine Tuning Your SystemCUSTOM1 ADJUSTCUSTOM2 ADJUSTDATA COPYDATA CHECK [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [Exit ]Acousti

103EXPERTFine Tuning Your SystemFollow steps 1-5 on page 96, if necessary, to get to thestarting point mentioned here.1BASS PEAK LEVEL should beselect

104Fine Tuning Your System DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLThis feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital and DTS sources e

105EXPERTDolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II is an improved version of Dolby Pro Logic technology with extended matrix decodingtechnology that can cr

106Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Surround EXThis new recording technology is able to play 6.1 channel sound and was developed in a

107Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTTHXTHX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tra

108Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSchemata of Setup ScreensSystem Setup[1. Surround Setup[2. THX CINEMA Setup[3. Input Assign[4. Function Rename[

109Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTSpeaker Placement InformationPlacement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and rea

11EASY SETUP GUIDEEasy Setup Guide Part122222 Speaker ConnectionsHome theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left &

110Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSpeaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (LucasFilm au

111Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that th

112Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingNo audioNo sound is output when afunction is selected.No sound output from thefront speakers.No sound output fr

113Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTSound is produced fromsome components, but notfrom digital components.Other audio problemsSubwoofer outpu

114Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingVideoNo image is output when afunction is selected.There is no image comingfrom the selectedcomponent video jac

115Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTDuring playback of a 96kHzsource, the display doesn'tshow 96kHzRemote controlCannot be remotecontrol

116Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingPreset Code Brands DVDBrandPIONEERDENONJVCPHILIPSPANASONICRCASAMSUNGSONYTOSHIBAYAMAHA LDBrandPIONEERDENONKENW

117Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTPANASONICPHILCOPHILIPSPHONOLAPORTLANDPROSCANQUASARRADIORADIO SHACKRADIOLARCA/PROSCANSABASAMSUNGSANYOSCHNE

118Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’vejust purchased is only the start of your musical enjoymen

119Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTSpecificationsContinuous average power output of100 watts* per channel, min., at 8ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,

12OFFS0URCE TVMULTI CONTROLSYSTEMRECEIVERDVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONTVCR1/DVRVCR2 VIDEO CDMULTIOPERATIONDIMMERMD/TAPE2CD-R/TAPE1TUNERRECEIVER12LOUDNESS TONE3

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13EASY SETUP GUIDEEasy Setup Guide Part21Hook up the microphone to theSETUP MIC jack on the Front Panel.2Place the microphone at yournormal listenin

14Easy Setup Guide Part28Select AUTO SETTING with the 5∞buttons and press ENTER.9Some auto setup instructions will belisted, make sure to follow the

15EASY SETUP GUIDEEasy Setup Guide Part222222 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound1 Make sure the receiver, your TV, your subwoofer and your DVD playe

16PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS/MPEGOUT1OUT2INRL(TV/ SAT)1IN1IN2IN(CD-R/ TAPE1)2IN3(DVD/LD)IN4(CD)USBAUDIOPLAYPLAYCD-R/ TAPE1VCR1/DVRTV/SAT INDVD/LD INSUR-ROUN

17PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting Video ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and discon

18Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting VCRs or DVRsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromth

19PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Satellite TV (SAT) ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the pow

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

20• If you want to hook up any equipment other than a turntable to the PHONO/LINE jackplease go to the PHONO/LINE Setup (see page 94) and choose the L

21PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-Audio or SuperAudio CD (SACD) compatible player)Before making or changing t

22Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.C

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

24Connecting the Radio AntennasBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.Connect

25PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting SpeakersBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC ou

26Connecting Your EquipmentSpeaker impedanceYou can change the speaker impedance for VSX-45TX but we recommend using speakers with an imped-ance of 8

27PREPARATIONPREPARATIONPlacing Your SpeakersProper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tipsgiv

28Front PanelAll the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel pushgently on the lower third of the pa

29PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & Controls8 MCACC indicator (see pages 13–15, 50)Lights when the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is on.(After the Auto Surround S

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30Displays & ControlsRemote ControlThis page describes the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver.1 Remote Control Display Scr

31PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & ControlsDIGITAL NR (DNR) button (see page 50)Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off.VIDEO SELECT button (see page 56

32Displays & Controls$ RETURN buttonWhen you are in a receiver setup operation thisbutton will go back one step in the SYSTEMSETUP procedure. When

33PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & ControlsDisplayAll the display information is explained and/or referenced here.10Hi-BIT/SAMPLING indicatorLight

34Displays & ControlsBack PanelAll the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here.1 DIGITAL IN terminals (see page 22)Use th

35PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & Controls10 MULTI ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE INterminals (see pages 74–79).Use these terminals to hook up a sub-sy

36To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following setup operations. Some of these are thesame (and take precedence over) the settin

37SURROUND SET UPSetting Up for Surround SoundSURRBACK SYSTEM (Surround Back System)This setup selects how your surround back system will be used. If

38QUICK setupThis simple and quick setup method allows you to make all the necessary settings manually with the minimumof hassle. If you did the AUTO

39SURROUND SET UPSetting Up for Surround SoundNORMAL setupThis is the manual method to setup your sound parameters for surround sound. It is more exac

54PREPARATIONPREPARATIONEXPERTEASY SETUP GUIDESURROUND SETUPBASICTable of ContentsTable of ContentsFeatures ...

40 SPEAKER SETTINGThe information below shows you how to select the correct settings for the type and number of speakers youconnected. Most importantl

41SURROUND SET UP1SPEAKER SETTING should be selected.If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectit. Press the ENTER button.The setup possibilities appear

421CHANNEL LEVEL should be selected. Ifit isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectand press ENTER.2There are two ways to set theCHANNEL LEVEL: MANUAL or AUT

43SURROUND SET UP1The CHANNEL DELAY should beselected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttonsto select it. Press the ENTER button.The setup possibilities appe

44STANDBY/ONMOVIE MUSICMULTI JOGENTER STEREO/DIRECT MULTI CH INMASTER VOLUMEACOUSTIC EQSTANDBYMULTI CHANNNELACOUSTIC CALIBRATIONVSX-45TXAUDIO/VIDEO

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

46Listening ModesThe three listening mode types on the receiver are explained here (to select listening modes see pages 43-44).The kind of playback yo

47BASICBasic OperationMOVIE modes (SURROUND mode)The MOVIE mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-visual sour

48MUSIC modes (SURROUND mode)The MUSIC modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments whenplaying either

49BASICBasic Operationmemo1Press RECEIVER.2Press the EFFECT/CH SEL buttonrepeatedly until you see EFFECT inthe receiver’s display.3Use the +/– buttons

54PREPARATIONPREPARATIONEXPERTEASY SETUP 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 OperationBASICListening in HI–BIT/SAMPLING modeUse to hear CD and DVD, as well as other digital soundtracks, at a wider dynamic range, allowin

54Basic OperationVIRTUAL SURROUND BACK ModeThe VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK mode emulates surround back channels through your surround speakers. Youmust have

55Basic OperationBASICPHONESSPEAKERSSIGNALSELECTSB CHMODEHI-BITHI-SAMPLINGSETUPMICDIGITAL INS-VIDEO VIDEOVIDEO INPUTAUDIOLRSET UP RETURNTONETONE CONTR

56Basic OperationVideo SelectThis function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. Thesound sour

57Using the TunerBASICAutomatic and Manual TuningThe following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) a

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 TunerBASICMemorizing Frequently Used StationsThe following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holdi

6FeaturesHigh Quality, Balanced Multichannel DesignThe VSX-45TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading advanced and well balanced mul

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

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

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

63Remote Control of Other ComponentsBASIC6Point the remote control at thecomponent you want set and pressENTER.OK? will appear in the remote control d

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

65Remote Control of Other ComponentsBASICmemo5While LEARN continues to flash,point the two remote controlstoward each other. Press the buttonon the ot

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

67Remote Control of Other ComponentsBASICCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations• The following operations are available from the receiver&apos

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 FunctionsEXPERTBASICRecording from Audio/Video ComponentsThe following explanations show you how make a recording from one component to

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

70Using Other FunctionsA/B Speaker ButtonIf you selected NORMAL SYSTEM in the SURRBACK SYSTEM setup (see page 37) your surround backspeakers will be u

71Using Other FunctionsEXPERTSetting up and Using the USB Audio ConnectionThe USB Audio Connection feature allows you hook up a PC to this receiver. I

72Using Other Functions• The maximum power for the USB connection is 100mA.• Do not disconnect the USB cable while installing thedrivers. Also, do not

73Using Other FunctionsEXPERT• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channels for a single speaker as well. In thiscase plug the a

74Using Other FunctionsPCM/2DIGITAL /DTS/MPEGOUT1OUT2INRL·ª·ªRL R RLL(TV/ SAT)1IN1IN2IN(CD-R/ TAPE1)2IN3(DVD/LD)IN4(CD)USBAUDIOPLAYPLAYCD-R/ TAPE1VCR

75Using Other FunctionsEXPERTPCM/2DIGITAL /DTS/MPEGOUT1OUT2INRL·ª·ªRL R RL L(TV/ SAT)1IN1IN2IN(CD-R/ TAPE1)2IN3(DVD/LD)IN4(CD)USBAUDIOPLAYPLAYCD-R/ T

76Using Other Functions1Turn on the receiver, your TV and pressRECEIVER on the remote control.Make sure your TV is set to the receiver.2Press the SYST

77Using Other FunctionsEXPERTControlling the MULTI ROOM system from the main room1Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCEON/OFF button to turn on the MULTIR

78Using Other FunctionsControlling the MULTI ROOM system from the sub room1From the sub room, point theremote control at the IR Receiverand press a

79Using Other FunctionsEXPERTOUTINCONTROLOFFS0URCEÎTVMULTI CONTROLSYSTEM RECEIVERDVD/LDTV SATTV CONTVCR1/DVRVCR2 VIDEOMULTIOPERATIONCDDIMMERCD-R/TAPE1

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 FunctionsMulti OperationsMulti operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with thepush

81Using Other FunctionsEXPERTYou don't need to program power on for PIONEERcomponents (except for the first generation of Pio-neer DVRs), they wi

82Using Other FunctionsSYSTEM OFFThe SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and/or turn off withthe push

83Using Other FunctionsEXPERTUsing SYSTEM OFFDo the following to use the SYSTEM OFF function.1Press the SYSTEM OFF button.The remote control must be o

84Using Other FunctionsEditing Remote Control Display NamesUse this capability to rename the display on the remote control for different MULTI CONTROL

85EXPERTUsing Other FunctionsEditing Button Names (KEY LABEL)Use the KEY LABEL capability to rename the display on the remote control for different bu

86Using Other FunctionsAdjusting the Light on the Remote ControlThis feature allows you to adjust the brightness of the light on the remote control.1P

87EXPERTUsing Other FunctionsClearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputThis feature allows you to clear a particular setting, or all of the setti

88Using Other FunctionsResetting the Main UnitThe following operations allow you to reset the unit to the default settings.1While holding down the TON

89EXPERTFine Tuning Your SystemOther System SettingsThese settings are more advanced. Some could add depth or listenability to your sound (like the TH

9EASY SETUP GUIDEPREPARATIONEasy Setup Guide Part1PREPARATIONHome Theater: The BasicsMost consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to

90Fine Tuning Your SystemTHX CINEMA SetupThis setup lets you choose which decoding method for 2 channel sources the receiver will use for THXCINEMA. F

91Fine Tuning Your SystemEXPERTAssigning the Digital InputsIf you did not hook up your digital equipment in accordance with the default settings for t

92Fine Tuning Your SystemAssigning the Component Video InputsThis receiver has two component video inputs. Their default settings are video inputs for

93Fine Tuning Your SystemEXPERTFUNCTION RENAMEUse the FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the display on the receiver and your OSD for differentfunct

94Fine Tuning Your SystemPHONO/LINE SetupThe PHONO/LINE setup allows you to decide whether you'll hook up a turntable or a line level component (

95Fine Tuning Your SystemEXPERT12V TRIGGERThis feature allows you to hook up equipment (for example, a relay device) to this receiver that will send a

96Fine Tuning Your SystemExpert SetupThe settings here can only be done if you've performed the more basic preliminary setups. Thus, before doing

97EXPERTFine Tuning Your SystemCROSSOVER NETWORKCrossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies)

98Fine Tuning Your SystemFINE CHANNEL LEVELThe following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers more finely than in the

99EXPERTFine Tuning Your SystemFINE CHANNEL DELAYThe following steps show you how to adjust the delay level of your speakers more finely than in the N