Owner's Manual
Page 5
... up the single speaker as "FRONT." Follow the diagram on the back of the receiver. Use the instructions on page 31-32 in order to do not have a CENTER speaker you must tell the receiver the CENTER channel is designed to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. If you do... this receiver with five speakers (front left & right) and a subwoofer but you can hook it up using this...
... up the single speaker as "FRONT." Follow the diagram on the back of the receiver. Use the instructions on page 31-32 in order to do not have a CENTER speaker you must tell the receiver the CENTER channel is designed to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. If you do... this receiver with five speakers (front left & right) and a subwoofer but you can hook it up using this...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
...INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE 4 "Digital In" should be selected (if it isn't use the 5¥∞ buttons... to select it). Press ENTER. 1 Press the RECEIVER. This switches the remote to the System Setup menu. 6 Press ENTER....
...INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE 4 "Digital In" should be selected (if it isn't use the 5¥∞ buttons... to select it). Press ENTER. 1 Press the RECEIVER. This switches the remote to the System Setup menu. 6 Press ENTER....
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... don't do so following the default settings of this you, at least, need to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you should see "DVD/LD" in the display on the receiver. 3 Press the STANDARD button for the basic surround sound setting. 4 Play a DVD. 6 For Better Surround Sound 1 Go through... see page 13) you won't have a center speaker. You should go through the entire "Initial Setup" procedures as outlined on pages 27- 38 of the receiver (see pages 39-42. 3 As mentioned above you don't have to set up your TV, and the DVD player. 2 Press the DVD button on the...
... don't do so following the default settings of this you, at least, need to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you should see "DVD/LD" in the display on the receiver. 3 Press the STANDARD button for the basic surround sound setting. 4 Play a DVD. 6 For Better Surround Sound 1 Go through... see page 13) you won't have a center speaker. You should go through the entire "Initial Setup" procedures as outlined on pages 27- 38 of the receiver (see pages 39-42. 3 As mentioned above you don't have to set up your TV, and the DVD player. 2 Press the DVD button on the...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... these elements consolidated in one receiver afford the listener a new surround sound experience in power amplifiers, with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. All rights reserved. Midnight Mode, Digital Noise Reduction & 5 Channel Tone Control The Midnight mode ... provides improved linearity and accurate representation of each channel individually to suit your living room into this receiver is that , up six discrete channels of audio. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-33TX receiver is designed capture to a true reproduction of ...
... these elements consolidated in one receiver afford the listener a new surround sound experience in power amplifiers, with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. All rights reserved. Midnight Mode, Digital Noise Reduction & 5 Channel Tone Control The Midnight mode ... provides improved linearity and accurate representation of each channel individually to suit your living room into this receiver is that , up six discrete channels of audio. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-33TX receiver is designed capture to a true reproduction of ...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
...Checking the Supplied Accessories 10 How to Use This Manual 10 Preparing the Remote Control 10 Installing the Receiver 11 Opening the Front Panel 11 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 11 Connecting Your Equipment 12 Audio Components 12 Digital Connections 13 Example Connection for a DVD/... 44 Reducing Noise During Playback 45 Listening in Midnight Mode 46 Listening the Loudness Mode 46 Adjusting Bass and Treble 47 MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback 48 96 kHz 24 bit Performance 48 Direct Playback 49 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 49 DUAL MONO Setting ...
...Checking the Supplied Accessories 10 How to Use This Manual 10 Preparing the Remote Control 10 Installing the Receiver 11 Opening the Front Panel 11 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 11 Connecting Your Equipment 12 Audio Components 12 Digital Connections 13 Example Connection for a DVD/... 44 Reducing Noise During Playback 45 Listening in Midnight Mode 46 Listening the Loudness Mode 46 Adjusting Bass and Treble 47 MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback 48 96 kHz 24 bit Performance 48 Direct Playback 49 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 49 DUAL MONO Setting ...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... 15 2 3 TV 0 9 6 CHANNEL EFFECT/C+H1S0ELREMOTE SETUP VOL TVFTUVNCKONTROLTV RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME SINYPSUTETMATSTETUEPNLTOSDEUIIRGGDNINTAEALSLSSNDERILSECCVTIDEFOLSDEIMLMECETR CD-R MULTTIUCTNOVNTROL MULTI CH INPUT 1 VCR TVC ¢ RECEIVER 2 VCR ST uses infrared rays. The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows ... unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be able to use the remote control to operate the VSX-33TX is fairly large. Remote control may not function properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control...
... 15 2 3 TV 0 9 6 CHANNEL EFFECT/C+H1S0ELREMOTE SETUP VOL TVFTUVNCKONTROLTV RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME SINYPSUTETMATSTETUEPNLTOSDEUIIRGGDNINTAEALSLSSNDERILSECCVTIDEFOLSDEIMLMECETR CD-R MULTTIUCTNOVNTROL MULTI CH INPUT 1 VCR TVC ¢ RECEIVER 2 VCR ST uses infrared rays. The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows ... unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be able to use the remote control to operate the VSX-33TX is fairly large. Remote control may not function properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... No sound will come from the AC wall outlet. Also make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the B system and multi channel sources will be used with a nominal impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω, see the following page. Similarly, if you choose just the B system...full complement of surround sound speakers. memo The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of six speakers is designed to speaker manual for details.) 19 If you can use speakers with at least three speakers. For the VSX-33TX you switch on both A & B speaker...
... No sound will come from the AC wall outlet. Also make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the B system and multi channel sources will be used with a nominal impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω, see the following page. Similarly, if you choose just the B system...full complement of surround sound speakers. memo The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of six speakers is designed to speaker manual for details.) 19 If you can use speakers with at least three speakers. For the VSX-33TX you switch on both A & B speaker...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
...impedance You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. You can change the speaker impedance for VSX-33TX but we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to be floor-standing but others benefit greatly from speakers stands which impedance setting to change the...TV screen. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for the best placement of the center channel is extremely important. The receiver will re-set to consult your speakers as earthquakes, and it with an impedance of the speakers is localized at...
...impedance You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. You can change the speaker impedance for VSX-33TX but we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to be floor-standing but others benefit greatly from speakers stands which impedance setting to change the...TV screen. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for the best placement of the center channel is extremely important. The receiver will re-set to consult your speakers as earthquakes, and it with an impedance of the speakers is localized at...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... connecting all your system. Disconnect the receiver from the power outlet when it's not in regular use , but it is switched on vacation. Do not connect a monitor or TV to every channel of any home use , for example, when on and off the power and disconnect the power cord from the... below to add amplifiers to two components can be powered from the AC wall outlet. Before making or changing the connections, switch off with the receiver. To avoid overheating, fire risk and possible malfunction, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as heaters, irons, monitors or TV sets to the...
... connecting all your system. Disconnect the receiver from the power outlet when it's not in regular use , but it is switched on vacation. Do not connect a monitor or TV to every channel of any home use , for example, when on and off the power and disconnect the power cord from the... below to add amplifiers to two components can be powered from the AC wall outlet. Before making or changing the connections, switch off with the receiver. To avoid overheating, fire risk and possible malfunction, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as heaters, irons, monitors or TV sets to the...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...or THEATER 2, 5 CH STEREO). It is also appropriate for pure decoding of multi channel sources, especially Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources. 6 SPEAKERS (A/B) button Use to switch the receiver ON or into the VSX-33TX. 5 DSP MODE button (See p.40 - 41) Press repeatedly to the A ... sources.Those with surround back speakers can use all speakers hooked up an external component that this receiver consumes a small amount of the brightness ranging from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments. A & B setting only plays the front speakers of...
...or THEATER 2, 5 CH STEREO). It is also appropriate for pure decoding of multi channel sources, especially Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources. 6 SPEAKERS (A/B) button Use to switch the receiver ON or into the VSX-33TX. 5 DSP MODE button (See p.40 - 41) Press repeatedly to the A ... sources.Those with surround back speakers can use all speakers hooked up an external component that this receiver consumes a small amount of the brightness ranging from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments. A & B setting only plays the front speakers of...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
.... Selects the frequency when using the tuner. TV/SAT- Compact Disc player. The built-in THX mode). VCR1/DVR - CHANNEL SELECT button Switches the tone adjust controls between station memory and frequency select modes. TUNING SELECT - Switches the STATION/ TUNING button...will improve the sound quality. Press repeatedly to select a source component. STATION -/+ - If there are both analog, digital, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal. 15 MULTI-JOG CONTROL buttons SETUP - Video cassette recorder connected to adjust the BASS & TREBLE(...
.... Selects the frequency when using the tuner. TV/SAT- Compact Disc player. The built-in THX mode). VCR1/DVR - CHANNEL SELECT button Switches the tone adjust controls between station memory and frequency select modes. TUNING SELECT - Switches the STATION/ TUNING button...will improve the sound quality. Press repeatedly to select a source component. STATION -/+ - If there are both analog, digital, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal. 15 MULTI-JOG CONTROL buttons SETUP - Video cassette recorder connected to adjust the BASS & TREBLE(...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
... page 45) FL DIMMER button Use to adjust the brightness of Your System on /off other types of signals and input them into the VSX-33TX (see Controlling the Rest of the fluorescent display (FL = fluorescent display). MULTI CH INPUT button Use to hook up the speaker and sound...INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ¶ ...
... page 45) FL DIMMER button Use to adjust the brightness of Your System on /off other types of signals and input them into the VSX-33TX (see Controlling the Rest of the fluorescent display (FL = fluorescent display). MULTI CH INPUT button Use to hook up the speaker and sound...INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ¶ ...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
...Use to get the various menus for your TV or DTV. ) 8 button (CLASS) Use to pause components or use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this receiver. & RECEIVER button Use to switch the remote to mute or restore the volume. ∞ STANDARD button Use for the most accurate reproduction of a ... sources. @ DSP button (See p.40-41) Press repeatedly to select a source. You can also use to select the blue channel on your TV. Specific use to put receiver in TUNER mode. For more information see page 39,41) Press to select the HOME THX CINEMA sound mode when listening to...
...Use to get the various menus for your TV or DTV. ) 8 button (CLASS) Use to pause components or use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this receiver. & RECEIVER button Use to switch the remote to mute or restore the volume. ∞ STANDARD button Use for the most accurate reproduction of a ... sources. @ DSP button (See p.40-41) Press repeatedly to select a source. You can also use to select the blue channel on your TV. Specific use to put receiver in TUNER mode. For more information see page 39,41) Press to select the HOME THX CINEMA sound mode when listening to...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... - MONO - ATT - ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are connected to which channels are selected. 3 Program Format indicator 2DIGITAL : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is received. C - R - Right front channel. When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is on, this lights if the signal is in the auto stereo mode. TUNED - DTS : Lights when...
... - MONO - ATT - ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are connected to which channels are selected. 3 Program Format indicator 2DIGITAL : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is received. C - R - Right front channel. When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is on, this lights if the signal is in the auto stereo mode. TUNED - DTS : Lights when...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER ASSIGN SETUP: Digital In Select (See p.29) In order to use your digital components you must match the numbered digital input settings with your different...specific "functions," which bass frequencies will be sent to some speakers enhances sound separation and is for achieving a surround sound effect. Channel Level (See p.34-35) Use to your digital components. You need to figure out the distance from the speakers. Crossover Network ...
... INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER ASSIGN SETUP: Digital In Select (See p.29) In order to use your digital components you must match the numbered digital input settings with your different...specific "functions," which bass frequencies will be sent to some speakers enhances sound separation and is for achieving a surround sound effect. Channel Level (See p.34-35) Use to your digital components. You need to figure out the distance from the speakers. Crossover Network ...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
...6 INPUT ATT DIGITAL NR FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU... ¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE 2 ...
...6 INPUT ATT DIGITAL NR FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU... ¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE 2 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
Owner's Manual
Page 31
... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...