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... ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. However, there is for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-31 / VSX-30 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation...
... ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. However, there is for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-31 / VSX-30 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation...
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...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...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. Contents Flow of settings on the receiver . . 7 01 Before you will know how to station presets 53 4 En
...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...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. Contents Flow of settings on the receiver . . 7 01 Before you will know how to station presets 53 4 En
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... 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...
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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 ...
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...) 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 • ...) (page 91) • Changing the channel level while listening (Tip on page 107) • Switching on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. Flow of settings on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or ...
...) 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 • ...) (page 91) • Changing the channel level while listening (Tip on page 107) • Switching on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. Flow of settings on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or ...
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... fire. This may have a longer life. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that 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 or just after it is turned off) and could cause burns. Don't install it on...
... fire. This may have a longer life. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that 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 or just after it is turned off) and could cause burns. Don't install it on...
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...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...
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... 64). Press for Standard decoding and to memorize and name stations 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 speakers. 11 Listening mode buttons AUTO/ALC/DIRECT...controls BAND - TUNER EDIT - TUNE / - 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)....
... 64). Press for Standard decoding and to memorize and name stations 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 speakers. 11 Listening mode buttons AUTO/ALC/DIRECT...controls BAND - TUNER EDIT - TUNE / - 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)....
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... the input signal automatically (page 65). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is being input. Lights when the Auto Surround feature is active (page 73). 7 Listening mode indicators AUTO SURROUND - DTS - Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
... the input signal automatically (page 65). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is being input. Lights when the Auto Surround feature is active (page 73). 7 Listening mode indicators AUTO SURROUND - DTS - Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
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...auto stereo mode. Neo:6 - MONO - 02 Controls and displays 9 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate reducing the level of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 61). 18 Character display Displays various system information. 19 Remote control mode ...indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 81) 12 En STEREO - "---" indicates the minimum level, and "+...
...auto stereo mode. Neo:6 - MONO - 02 Controls and displays 9 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate reducing the level of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 61). 18 Character display Displays various system information. 19 Remote control mode ...indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 81) 12 En STEREO - "---" indicates the minimum level, and "+...
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... 2 BD DVD DVR/BDR HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS TV CTRL 11 INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 RECEIVER 4 12 MASTER INPUT VOLUME TV CONTROL 5 13 CH VOL MUTE 14 AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO PARAMETER 6 LIST TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU 7 BAND...4 5 6 DISP CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 9 D.ACCESS CLASS CH / CLR 0 ENTER AUTO / ALC / 9 DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR LISTENING MODE RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to access the Video options (page 75). INPUT - Use to component control using the following system: •...
... 2 BD DVD DVR/BDR HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS TV CTRL 11 INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 RECEIVER 4 12 MASTER INPUT VOLUME TV CONTROL 5 13 CH VOL MUTE 14 AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO PARAMETER 6 LIST TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU 7 BAND...4 5 6 DISP CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 9 D.ACCESS CLASS CH / CLR 0 ENTER AUTO / ALC / 9 DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR LISTENING MODE RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to access the Video options (page 75). INPUT - Use to component control using the following system: •...
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... Lights when a command is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) DIMMER - Also use / to set up your TV's manufacturer when controlling TV (page 82). 12 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to compressed audio sources (page 73). Switch on/off Phase...
... Lights when a command is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) DIMMER - Also use / to set up your TV's manufacturer when controlling TV (page 82). 12 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to compressed audio sources (page 73). Switch on/off Phase...
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Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be difficult. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-31, however connections for the installer. 15 En This page... 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...
Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be difficult. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-31, however connections for the installer. 15 En This page... 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...
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Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 44 to the receiver's different input terminals. Important • The input functions below are assigned by default to change the assignments if other connections are used. VSX-31 only 16 En Input function Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component DVD COAX-1 IN 1 BD (BD) TV/SAT...
Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 44 to the receiver's different input terminals. Important • The input functions below are assigned by default to change the assignments if other connections are used. VSX-31 only 16 En Input function Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component DVD COAX-1 IN 1 BD (BD) TV/SAT...
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... of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all speakers are...
... of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all speakers are...
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... the amplifier. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network, make sure you do this way. • When bi-wiring as.../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 Using a banana plug for bi-amping shown at the left Bi-amping is recommended.
... the amplifier. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network, make sure you do this way. • When bi-wiring as.../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 Using a banana plug for bi-amping shown at the left Bi-amping is recommended.
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...device Terminal for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals. 24 En Note that some components (such as the input signal: Types of this receiver. The only exception is prohibited. CAUTION • When connecting optical cables, be converted from the component video input for connection with...signals can be careful when inserting the plug not to HDMI, component, then composite (in high quality over a single cable. The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the Video options on this copyright protection technology must connect your TV, try switching Digital Video...
...device Terminal for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals. 24 En Note that some components (such as the input signal: Types of this receiver. The only exception is prohibited. CAUTION • When connecting optical cables, be converted from the component video input for connection with...signals can be careful when inserting the plug not to HDMI, component, then composite (in high quality over a single cable. The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the Video options on this copyright protection technology must connect your TV, try switching Digital Video...
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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 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. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 25 En HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L... TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI function, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can connect it to this receiver using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (BD: Blu-ray disc player, etc...
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 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. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 25 En HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L... TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI function, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can connect it to this receiver using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (BD: Blu-ray disc player, etc...
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...transfer is used, it may not work properly. • When an HDMI cable with a built-in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. 03 Connecting your local audio dealer for more on page 24 for...DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see Control with HDMI function on the front panel display. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to a DVI ...
...transfer is used, it may not work properly. • When an HDMI cable with a built-in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. 03 Connecting your local audio dealer for more on page 24 for...DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see Control with HDMI function on the front panel display. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to a DVI ...
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...audio cables. • If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the DVD player to the receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over... the receiver. Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT DVD player etc. 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 ...
...audio cables. • If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the DVD player to the receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over... the receiver. Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT DVD player etc. 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 ...