Owner's Manual
Page 2
... D8-10-4*_C1_En Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for general household purposes. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-31 / VSX-30 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on this equipment does cause harmful interference to the State of the FCC...
... D8-10-4*_C1_En Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for general household purposes. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-31 / VSX-30 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on this equipment does cause harmful interference to the State of the FCC...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... other set-top box 29 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 29 Connecting other audio components 30 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 30 Connecting AM/FM antennas 31 Connecting external antennas 31 MULTI-ZONE setup 32 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 32 Connecting Optional Bluetooth ...an iPod 36 Connecting a USB device 37 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 37 Connecting an IR receiver 38 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. After you for buying this unit's sensor 39 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger...
... other set-top box 29 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 29 Connecting other audio components 30 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 30 Connecting AM/FM antennas 31 Connecting external antennas 31 MULTI-ZONE setup 32 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 32 Connecting Optional Bluetooth ...an iPod 36 Connecting a USB device 37 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 37 Connecting an IR receiver 38 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. After you for buying this unit's sensor 39 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... Checking your system settings 79 Resetting the system 80 Default system settings 80 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 81 Setting the remote to control other components 81 Selecting preset codes directly 82 Programming signals from other remote controls 82 Erasing... multi-operation 86 Resetting the remote control presets 87 Default preset codes 87 Controlling components 87 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 90 Automatic MCACC (Expert 91 Manual MCACC setup 94 Fine Channel Level 95 Fine Speaker Distance...
... Checking your system settings 79 Resetting the system 80 Default system settings 80 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 81 Setting the remote to control other components 81 Selecting preset codes directly 82 Programming signals from other remote controls 82 Erasing... multi-operation 86 Resetting the remote control presets 87 Default preset codes 87 Controlling components 87 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 90 Automatic MCACC (Expert 91 Manual MCACC setup 94 Fine Channel Level 95 Fine Speaker Distance...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
11 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 104 Manual speaker setup 104 Speaker system setting 105 Speaker Setting 106 Channel Level 107 Speaker Distance 107 X-Curve ...
11 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 104 Manual speaker setup 104 Speaker system setting 105 Speaker Setting 106 Channel Level 107 Speaker Distance 107 X-Curve ...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
...) • The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 104) 12 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 81) • Setting the remote to be used easily after following : Required setting item Setting to control other components (page 81) ...) 9 Basic playback (page 46) 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 40) 5 Power On 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 41) 7 MCACC speaker settings •...
...) • The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 104) 12 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 81) • Setting the remote to be used easily after following : Required setting item Setting to control other components (page 81) ...) 9 Basic playback (page 46) 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 40) 5 Power On 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 41) 7 MCACC speaker settings •...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... (or close to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Pb K058c_A1_En 8 En near a heater. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03 dry ... • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • Power cord • Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on a color TV (the screen may distort) - in direct sunlight - on or just after...
... (or close to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Pb K058c_A1_En 8 En near a heater. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03 dry ... • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • Power cord • Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on a color TV (the screen may distort) - in direct sunlight - on or just after...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
...PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS HDMI iPod iPhone BAND TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER 9 VSX-31 MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/ALC/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone ... 12 13 14 15 VIDEO 2 INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 14 16 13 VSX-30 VSX-31 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 3 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminals on page 77. 4 Remote sensor...
...PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS HDMI iPod iPhone BAND TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER 9 VSX-31 MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/ALC/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone ... 12 13 14 15 VIDEO 2 INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 14 16 13 VSX-30 VSX-31 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 3 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminals on page 77. 4 Remote sensor...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 64). Switches between the various surround modes (page 63). 12 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 48). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Connect the supplied microphone (page 41)....video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 36, 37). 15 VSX-31 only: HDMI input connector Use for connection to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.)(page 35). 16 VSX-30 only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to indicate iPod/ iPhone is no sound output from the ...
... playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 64). Switches between the various surround modes (page 63). 12 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 48). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Connect the supplied microphone (page 41)....video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 36, 37). 15 VSX-31 only: HDMI input connector Use for connection to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.)(page 35). 16 VSX-30 only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to indicate iPod/ iPhone is no sound output from the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
...-HD decoding. 96/24 - DTS HD - Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to which digital signals are being input. STREAM DIRECT - AUTO lights when the receiver is detected. 2 DIGITAL - Lights with SACDs. ADV.SURROUND - Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 AUTO PCM HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG LC SL...
...-HD decoding. 96/24 - DTS HD - Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to which digital signals are being input. STREAM DIRECT - AUTO lights when the receiver is detected. 2 DIGITAL - Lights with SACDs. ADV.SURROUND - Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 AUTO PCM HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG LC SL...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... which audio signal output is currently set to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set (page 77). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received. This lights to indicate reducing the level of the receiver is muted (page 14). 12 Master volume level Shows ...the overall volume level. Lights when a broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 79). 17 Matrix ...
... which audio signal output is currently set to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set (page 77). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received. This lights to indicate reducing the level of the receiver is muted (page 14). 12 Master volume level Shows ...the overall volume level. Lights when a broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 79). 17 Matrix ...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
.... INPUT - Use to access the Audio options (page 72). Other controls (See page 47, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 87.) 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on /off the power of other components (page 81). 4 ZONE 2 Switch to perform operations in the sub zone (page 78...68, 90, 104 and 110). Controls and displays 02 Remote control This section explains how to component control using the following system: • White - RECEIVER MULTI SOURCE OPERATION 1 R.SETUP 2 BD DVD DVR/BDR HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS TV CTRL 11 INPUT SELECT...
.... INPUT - Use to access the Audio options (page 72). Other controls (See page 47, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 87.) 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on /off the power of other components (page 81). 4 ZONE 2 Switch to perform operations in the sub zone (page 78...68, 90, 104 and 110). Controls and displays 02 Remote control This section explains how to component control using the following system: • White - RECEIVER MULTI SOURCE OPERATION 1 R.SETUP 2 BD DVD DVR/BDR HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS TV CTRL 11 INPUT SELECT...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... switch between the various surround modes (page 63). 10 Remote control LED Lights when a command is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) Switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 61). 14 En ADV SURR - MIDNIGHT... PHASE CTRL - Operating range of your surround sound system (page 90) and the Audio or Video options (page 72 or 75). 8 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to compressed audio sources (page 73). STATUS - Select the PQLS setting (page 70). STANDARD - SIGNAL SEL - Select an input ...
... switch between the various surround modes (page 63). 10 Remote control LED Lights when a command is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) Switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 61). 14 En ADV SURR - MIDNIGHT... PHASE CTRL - Operating range of your surround sound system (page 90) and the Audio or Video options (page 72 or 75). 8 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to compressed audio sources (page 73). STATUS - Select the PQLS setting (page 70). STANDARD - SIGNAL SEL - Select an input ...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
... Illustration shows the VSX-31, however connections for the installer. 15 En This page explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can ... PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-31 AC IN BD IN IN 1 HDMI IN 2 IN 3 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 1 OPTICAL ...OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-30 AC IN Note • The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the...
... Illustration shows the VSX-31, however connections for the installer. 15 En This page explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can ... PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-31 AC IN BD IN IN 1 HDMI IN 2 IN 3 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 1 OPTICAL ...OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-30 AC IN Note • The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... the power outlet. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 44 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in should be the final step. Important • The input functions below are used...
... the power outlet. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 44 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in should be the final step. Important • The input functions below are used...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... .) 20 En CAUTION • Make sure that came with your speakers for details on how to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of the speaker cables to your equipment...
... .) 20 En CAUTION • Make sure that came with your speakers for details on how to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of the speaker cables to your equipment...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
..., make sure you 're using. These must be bi-ampable to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for better crossover performance. See your speaker manual for the.../WIDE/ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A AC IN VSX-31 Surround right Surround left . 22 En
..., make sure you 're using. These must be bi-ampable to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for better crossover performance. See your speaker manual for the.../WIDE/ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A AC IN VSX-31 Surround right Surround left . 22 En
Owner's Manual
Page 24
... terminals on this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 75) OFF. • The signal input resolutions that is prohibited. The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the Video options on your TV, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in the following order when you ...must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of 480i/576i can be careful when inserting the plug not to HDMI...
... terminals on this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 75) OFF. • The signal input resolutions that is prohibited. The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the Video options on your TV, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in the following order when you ...must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of 480i/576i can be careful when inserting the plug not to HDMI...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
... with HDMI function on page 27). • If you can be used (see Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable. VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 A (...CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 67). If the ...
... with HDMI function on page 27). • If you can be used (see Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable. VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 A (...CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 67). If the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... in equalizer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. 4 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. 03 Connecting your local audio dealer for more on page... of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. To take advantage of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, ...
... in equalizer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. 4 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. 03 Connecting your local audio dealer for more on page... of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. To take advantage of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the receiver. Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 AD (OUTPUT 5 COMPONENT VIDEO... OUT Select one HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV • If you connected the DVD player to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the...
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the receiver. Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 AD (OUTPUT 5 COMPONENT VIDEO... OUT Select one HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV • If you connected the DVD player to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the...