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... RECEIVER VSX-40 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free... tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
... RECEIVER VSX-40 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free... tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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... dripping, splashing, rain or according to country or region. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable moisture. less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)...B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side). D3-4-2-1-...
... dripping, splashing, rain or according to country or region. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable moisture. less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)...B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side). D3-4-2-1-...
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...no HDMI input 16 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output . . . 17 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 18 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other ... speaker setup 38 Speaker Setting 38 Crossover Network 39 Channel Level 39 Speaker Distance 40 The Input Assign menu 40 The Speaker System setting 41 The Video Parameter setting 41 Video Converter 41 Resolution ... 53 Specifications 53 After you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference....
...no HDMI input 16 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output . . . 17 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 18 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other ... speaker setup 38 Speaker Setting 38 Crossover Network 39 Channel Level 39 Speaker Distance 40 The Input Assign menu 40 The Speaker System setting 41 The Video Parameter setting 41 Video Converter 41 Resolution ... 53 Specifications 53 After you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference....
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...operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver. This may distort) - It can be made as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have hot ...; 4 The Speaker System setting (page 41) (Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 40) (When using connections other than the recommended connections.) Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 43) (When the connected TV supports the ...
...operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver. This may distort) - It can be made as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have hot ...; 4 The Speaker System setting (page 41) (Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 40) (When using connections other than the recommended connections.) Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 43) (When the connected TV supports the ...
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... (page 31). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. ON/OFF BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 8 VSX-40 16 17 MASTER VOLUME 23...
... (page 31). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. ON/OFF BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 8 VSX-40 16 17 MASTER VOLUME 23...
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...Switches between Auto surround mode (page 33) and Stream Direct playback (page 34). Lights when a digital audio signal is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 25 Dolby Digital indicators 2D - Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. 2D+ - Display 16 PHASE Lights ... type, etc. 23 Character display Displays various system information. 24 DTS indicators DTS - Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is being received. TUNE - HD - Also, lights when DIMMER is detected. Blinks when a radio station is registered or called. Lights when a source with...
...Switches between Auto surround mode (page 33) and Stream Direct playback (page 34). Lights when a digital audio signal is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 25 Dolby Digital indicators 2D - Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. 2D+ - Display 16 PHASE Lights ... type, etc. 23 Character display Displays various system information. 24 DTS indicators DTS - Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is being received. TUNE - HD - Also, lights when DIMMER is detected. Blinks when a radio station is registered or called. Lights when a source with...
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... to select the white commands above these buttons can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 32). SETUP - HOME MENU - CATEGORY - Switches between the ...etc)). MENU - When TUNER is set up your surround sound system (page 38). RETURN - 01 Controls and displays Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SIRIUS VOL 11...
... to select the white commands above these buttons can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 32). SETUP - HOME MENU - CATEGORY - Switches between the ...etc)). MENU - When TUNER is set up your surround sound system (page 38). RETURN - 01 Controls and displays Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SIRIUS VOL 11...
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...component controls Use the number buttons to play back (page 26). These buttons switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other buttons that apply in your TV. 13 MASTER VOLUME +/- S.RETRIEVER - Press to select the TV input ...volume, Speaker System setting or input name can access a radio station directly using alkaline batteries that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. Insert the plus and minus sides of the component to directly select a radio frequency...
...component controls Use the number buttons to play back (page 26). These buttons switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other buttons that apply in your TV. 13 MASTER VOLUME +/- S.RETRIEVER - Press to select the TV input ...volume, Speaker System setting or input name can access a radio station directly using alkaline batteries that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. Insert the plus and minus sides of the component to directly select a radio frequency...
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...terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Sound is possible). • SPB - Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the front panel to the AC power source. ON/OFF Press repeatedly to the left (L) terminal. No sound is output ... 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 Connecting the speakers The receiver will simply switch your equipment CAUTION • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is selected for the Surr.Back setting only. Use...
...terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Sound is possible). • SPB - Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the front panel to the AC power source. ON/OFF Press repeatedly to the left (L) terminal. No sound is output ... 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 Connecting the speakers The receiver will simply switch your equipment CAUTION • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is selected for the Surr.Back setting only. Use...
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... are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be received. This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD and CD. Coaxial digital audio cable COAINXIAL OPTINICAL Optical cable ... 36 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in the illustration). HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be heard from this receiver, for up to L (left) terminals. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio),...
... are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be received. This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD and CD. Coaxial digital audio cable COAINXIAL OPTINICAL Optical cable ... 36 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in the illustration). HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be heard from this receiver, for up to L (left) terminals. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio),...
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..., 720p and 1080i. 1080p signal cannot be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can be converted. 02 Connecting your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source. Playback component Terminal for connection with source device IN IN IN HDMI Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO...
..., 720p and 1080i. 1080p signal cannot be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can be converted. 02 Connecting your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source. Playback component Terminal for connection with source device IN IN IN HDMI Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO...
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If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN ... OUT Select one If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this receiver. - If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the...TV sound over this connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 15 En In this receiver using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray ...
If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN ... OUT Select one If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this receiver. - If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the...TV sound over this connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 15 En In this receiver using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray ...
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... connected with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may not be necessary to make output settings. Depending on the receiver. HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT COAXIAL IN 1 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN OPTICAL 2 ASSIGNABLE IR IN OUT 12 V TRIGGER (...switch to the DVD input, then use an HDMI cable to input video signals. 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component for more on this receiver using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other...
... connected with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may not be necessary to make output settings. Depending on the receiver. HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT COAXIAL IN 1 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN OPTICAL 2 ASSIGNABLE IR IN OUT 12 V TRIGGER (...switch to the DVD input, then use an HDMI cable to input video signals. 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component for more on this receiver using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other...
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... to the audio from the DVD player that is connected to this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to the TV sound over this connection is required ... HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the... the component video jacks on page 19 for more on this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to the receiver. • If your DVD player with no need to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input)...
... to the audio from the DVD player that is connected to this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to the TV sound over this connection is required ... HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the... the component video jacks on page 19 for more on this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to the receiver. • If your DVD player with no need to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input)...
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...SAT BD R DVD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are input through the digital terminal will not be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals ...AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder, etc. 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this too. Note • In order to listen to the audio ...
...SAT BD R DVD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are input through the digital terminal will not be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals ...AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder, etc. 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this too. Note • In order to listen to the audio ...
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... AUDIO OUT Select one CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2: DVR/BDR See The Input Assign menu on page 40 for more on page 26). Connecting your equipment 02 Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to be...have your TV connected to PR PB Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you didn't connect according to the ...
... AUDIO OUT Select one CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2: DVR/BDR See The Input Assign menu on page 40 for more on page 26). Connecting your equipment 02 Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to be...have your TV connected to PR PB Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you didn't connect according to the ...
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... Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. fig. Important • Do not move the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Connect a Bluetooth...
... Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. fig. Important • Do not move the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Connect a Bluetooth...
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...see Playing an iPod on the remote control. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to 6 m (16 ft. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES This receiver MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad iPod cable Music Genius > Playlists Artists Albums Songs Radio Genres Composers ... the INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO2 button on page 27. Connecting your iPod to the iPod terminal on the front panel of this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your equipment 02 Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an...
...see Playing an iPod on the remote control. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to 6 m (16 ft. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES This receiver MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad iPod cable Music Genius > Playlists Artists Albums Songs Radio Genres Composers ... the INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO2 button on page 27. Connecting your iPod to the iPod terminal on the front panel of this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your equipment 02 Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an...
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... using 12 volt triggers when you can connect components in your system (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to access the USB terminal. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. • For instructions on playing the USB device, see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD... the 12 volt trigger You can use the sub zone remote control in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you keep your component to this receiver so that this will switch on the trigger, you'll be able to switch the component on or off just by pressing the input function...
... using 12 volt triggers when you can connect components in your system (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to access the USB terminal. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. • For instructions on playing the USB device, see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD... the 12 volt trigger You can use the sub zone remote control in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you keep your component to this receiver so that this will switch on the trigger, you'll be able to switch the component on or off just by pressing the input function...
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Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be stepped on this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. The power cords should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from...object on page 43. 23 En A damaged power cord can turn on . Check the power cord once in the front panel display blinks during this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see ...
Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be stepped on this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. The power cords should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from...object on page 43. 23 En A damaged power cord can turn on . Check the power cord once in the front panel display blinks during this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see ...