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...songs 40 The Network Setup menu 41 Network Configuration 41 Language 42 Firmware Update 42 Factory Reset 42 System Information 42 About network playback 43 Content playable over a network 43 About... these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your system Choosing the listening mode 33 Auto playback 33 Listening in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Flow of ...with Your System 31 AIR JAM 31 Listening to the radio 32 Improving FM sound 32 Saving station presets 32 Listening to station presets 32 Naming preset stations 32...Authorizing this Pioneer product.
...songs 40 The Network Setup menu 41 Network Configuration 41 Language 42 Firmware Update 42 Factory Reset 42 System Information 42 About network playback 43 Content playable over a network 43 About... these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your system Choosing the listening mode 33 Auto playback 33 Listening in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Flow of ...with Your System 31 AIR JAM 31 Listening to the radio 32 Improving FM sound 32 Saving station presets 32 Listening to station presets 32 Naming preset stations 32...Authorizing this Pioneer product.
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... input signal (page 25) • Playing an iPod (page 27) • Playing a USB device (page 28) • Choosing the listening mode (page 33) 7 Adjusting the sound as a kitchen) The unit is vibration or other movement - in places that have a big effect on the... application (page 11) • Connecting the speakers (page 13) • Switching the speaker terminal (page 13) 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to the receiver. • About the video converter (page 15) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 16) • Connecting...
... input signal (page 25) • Playing an iPod (page 27) • Playing a USB device (page 28) • Choosing the listening mode (page 33) 7 Adjusting the sound as a kitchen) The unit is vibration or other movement - in places that have a big effect on the... application (page 11) • Connecting the speakers (page 13) • Switching the speaker terminal (page 13) 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to the receiver. • About the video converter (page 15) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 16) • Connecting...
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... remote control (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 8. 6 Tuner control buttons BAND - The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from the speakers. Press for recall (page 32). 16 TUNE / - Used to select...SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad 10 VSX-42 MASTER VOLUME 17 18 24 25 19 20 21 22 19 23 26 27 28 29 28 30 11 12 13 14 15 1 INPUT ...
... remote control (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 8. 6 Tuner control buttons BAND - The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from the speakers. Press for recall (page 32). 16 TUNE / - Used to select...SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad 10 VSX-42 MASTER VOLUME 17 18 24 25 19 20 21 22 19 23 26 27 28 29 28 30 11 12 13 14 15 1 INPUT ...
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...when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is detected. Lights when one of the NEO:6 modes of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 33 for more on or not (page 13). 22 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is ...in auto stereo mode (page 32). Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. 2 D+ - Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/...
...when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is detected. Lights when one of the NEO:6 modes of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 33 for more on or not (page 13). 22 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is ...in auto stereo mode (page 32). Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. 2 D+ - Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/...
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...AUDIO PARAMETER - HOME MENU - Memorizes stations for standard decoding and to switch between the various surround modes (page 34). 7 Receiver and component control buttons The following button controls can check the remaining sleep... via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is not used with the remote control (page 55). 6 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT - These buttons also function as described below. 1 Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE 2 3 RECEIVER...(, , etc.) are disabled when the listening mode is set up your surround sound system (page 46).
...AUDIO PARAMETER - HOME MENU - Memorizes stations for standard decoding and to switch between the various surround modes (page 34). 7 Receiver and component control buttons The following button controls can check the remaining sleep... via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is not used with the remote control (page 55). 6 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT - These buttons also function as described below. 1 Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE 2 3 RECEIVER...(, , etc.) are disabled when the listening mode is set up your surround sound system (page 46).
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... or Loudness listening (page 36). Switches to adjust the level (page 48). Use to the TV button (page 56). - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System setting may or may not last...page 35). Press to adjust the channel level. Press to compressed audio sources (page 34). SIGNAL SEL - S.RETRIEVER - Press to restore CD quality sound to switch on your country or area. - Press to select a channel, then use LEV +/- Press repeatedly to select ON, AUTO or OFF the ...
... or Loudness listening (page 36). Switches to adjust the level (page 48). Use to the TV button (page 56). - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System setting may or may not last...page 35). Press to adjust the channel level. Press to compressed audio sources (page 34). SIGNAL SEL - S.RETRIEVER - Press to restore CD quality sound to switch on your country or area. - Press to select a channel, then use LEV +/- Press repeatedly to select ON, AUTO or OFF the ...
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...INPUT Connecting your ears and titled slight downward. CENTER SPEAKERS Class 2 Wiring FRONT HEIGHT SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI R L Surround right Surround back right Surround back left Surround left and right front height speakers at equal distance ...is not recommended. • When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can weaken the surround sound effect. • Place the left When using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a sufficient distance from the listening position ...
...INPUT Connecting your ears and titled slight downward. CENTER SPEAKERS Class 2 Wiring FRONT HEIGHT SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI R L Surround right Surround back right Surround back left Surround left and right front height speakers at equal distance ...is not recommended. • When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can weaken the surround sound effect. • Place the left When using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a sufficient distance from the listening position ...
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... A- If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all speakers are downmixed only when the STEREO or STEREO ALC mode is possible). • SPB - No sound is not downmixed). • All speaker terminals are switched off . Make sure you made in .) CAUTION • ...setting. MULTI-ZONE - and B-speaker terminals. • SP - SPB can be selected even when headphones are for surround sound. Connecting the speakers The receiver will simply switch your equipment CAUTION • Make sure that all connections before touching any of external shocks ...
... A- If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all speakers are downmixed only when the STEREO or STEREO ALC mode is possible). • SPB - No sound is not downmixed). • All speaker terminals are switched off . Make sure you made in .) CAUTION • ...setting. MULTI-ZONE - and B-speaker terminals. • SP - SPB can be selected even when headphones are for surround sound. Connecting the speakers The receiver will simply switch your equipment CAUTION • Make sure that all connections before touching any of external shocks ...
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...cable, the OSD function allowing display of a TV (with an HDMI cable. SPEAKERS SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Class 2 Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VIDEO IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required (see Selecting the audio input signal on... page 25). If connecting other devices, please use a different method to the sound of the TV over the receiver. TV 17 Connect the DVD player's video signals using a composite cable. • In order to ...
...cable, the OSD function allowing display of a TV (with an HDMI cable. SPEAKERS SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Class 2 Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VIDEO IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required (see Selecting the audio input signal on... page 25). If connecting other devices, please use a different method to the sound of the TV over the receiver. TV 17 Connect the DVD player's video signals using a composite cable. • In order to ...
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...diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other devices, please use a different method to the TV SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL sound over this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -up for analog ... or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see HDMI Setup on page 25). If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the Class 2 Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI receiver. Note • In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is no HDMI output...
...diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other devices, please use a different method to the TV SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL sound over this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -up for analog ... or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see HDMI Setup on page 25). If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the Class 2 Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI receiver. Note • In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is no HDMI output...
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... audio and photo files by pressing the input function(s) you select an input function. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone... a dedicated iPod terminal that will only work with a mono mini-plug on the front panel of another component. Use a cable with components that have a standby mode.
... audio and photo files by pressing the input function(s) you select an input function. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone... a dedicated iPod terminal that will only work with a mono mini-plug on the front panel of another component. Use a cable with components that have a standby mode.
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...- If the display does not correspond to adjust the volume level. to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. H can be set , the audio input that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this to convert the MPEG audio to select the input function...Digital signals. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Each press cycles through your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. When the HDMI option in the default listening mode. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press ...
...- If the display does not correspond to adjust the volume level. to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. H can be set , the audio input that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this to convert the MPEG audio to select the input function...Digital signals. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Each press cycles through your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. When the HDMI option in the default listening mode. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press ...
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...input. The ADAPTER input can also be displayed correctly. AIR JAM Air Jam - a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of files stored on Bluetooth wireless technology device ...PIN code selected in Bluetooth wireless technology device. In this case, S.R AIR, the optimum listening mode, is selected automatically. 2 Perform the connection operation from the side of music contents stored in... the step 4. • PIN code may not be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. In this unit using Air Jam, access our website....
...input. The ADAPTER input can also be displayed correctly. AIR JAM Air Jam - a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of files stored on Bluetooth wireless technology device ...PIN code selected in Bluetooth wireless technology device. In this case, S.R AIR, the optimum listening mode, is selected automatically. 2 Perform the connection operation from the side of music contents stored in... the step 4. • PIN code may not be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. In this unit using Air Jam, access our website....
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... hold TUNE / for more on the remote control to recall the station preset. Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is... weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode. Press BAND to a station. When the station is blank. When you want . Repeat to...recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you how to tune in the FM MONO mode, it shows as ST when recalled. Note • If the receiver is...
... hold TUNE / for more on the remote control to recall the station preset. Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is... weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode. Press BAND to a station. When the station is blank. When you want . Repeat to...recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you how to tune in the FM MONO mode, it shows as ST when recalled. Note • If the receiver is...
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... to a source, press the listening mode button repeatedly to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). When you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode), this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are... your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Listening in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR Using this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music...
... to a source, press the listening mode button repeatedly to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). When you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode), this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are... your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Listening in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR Using this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music...
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...OFF. Cannot be selected when the Speaker System is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to a stereo source, using all of surround effects. You will hear sources ...DIRECT Analog and PCM sources are available. d. f. • You can 't use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions. Try different modes with lots of channels in the signal. The MCACC indicator on page 23. effect (see Setting the Audio options on ...
...OFF. Cannot be selected when the Speaker System is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to a stereo source, using all of surround effects. You will hear sources ...DIRECT Analog and PCM sources are available. d. f. • You can 't use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions. Try different modes with lots of channels in the signal. The MCACC indicator on page 23. effect (see Setting the Audio options on ...
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...a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you may not have a maximized Phase Control effect. • The Phase Control mode cannot be able to set the Up Mix function. 35 Setting...case, set the setting to OFF. When the PURE DIRECT mode is a very important factor in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer. • Set the built-in achieving proper sound reproduction. 5 Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase ...
...a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you may not have a maximized Phase Control effect. • The Phase Control mode cannot be able to set the Up Mix function. 35 Setting...case, set the setting to OFF. When the PURE DIRECT mode is a very important factor in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer. • Set the built-in achieving proper sound reproduction. 5 Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase ...
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.... Set the LFE attenuator as necessary. When set it is unavailable due to 0 dB, which is automatically adjusted according to hear effective surround sound of the receiver. C.WIDTH (Center Width)h (Applicable only when using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. By adding a bit of delay, you can ...the menu. Check the table below for the options available for notes on the current status/mode of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for instance. M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS S.RTV (Sound Retriever)b When audio data is useful if you want to -video delay between the front ...
.... Set the LFE attenuator as necessary. When set it is unavailable due to 0 dB, which is automatically adjusted according to hear effective surround sound of the receiver. C.WIDTH (Center Width)h (Applicable only when using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. By adding a bit of delay, you can ...the menu. Check the table below for the options available for notes on the current status/mode of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for instance. M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS S.RTV (Sound Retriever)b When audio data is useful if you want to -video delay between the front ...
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...only when using S.RETRIEVER button. b. e. Adjust the effect 10 (NEO:6 from the front height speaker when listening in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. The initial set AUTO is only available for HDMI. Only available with vocals. This feature is only available when the connected display supports ...0 dB. Select MAX or MID for a 'wraparound' effect. h. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. If set A.DLY to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any problems using MIDNIGHT button. g.
...only when using S.RETRIEVER button. b. e. Adjust the effect 10 (NEO:6 from the front height speaker when listening in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. The initial set AUTO is only available for HDMI. Only available with vocals. This feature is only available when the connected display supports ...0 dB. Select MAX or MID for a 'wraparound' effect. h. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. If set A.DLY to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any problems using MIDNIGHT button. g.
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...from anywhere in a Windows network environment, you want to play back, and then press ENTER. Depending on the Internet line conditions, the sound may be smooth when playing Internet radio. About list of Internet radio The list of the folders with the mark, use with this ... the category currently being played back. Press NETWORK to switch the remote control to the NETRADIO, PANDORA, M.SERVER or FAVORITE operation mode. 6 Playback with NETWORK features Playback with Network functions Important • In case a domain is configured in the world, as long as ...
...from anywhere in a Windows network environment, you want to play back, and then press ENTER. Depending on the Internet line conditions, the sound may be smooth when playing Internet radio. About list of Internet radio The list of the folders with the mark, use with this ... the category currently being played back. Press NETWORK to switch the remote control to the NETRADIO, PANDORA, M.SERVER or FAVORITE operation mode. 6 Playback with NETWORK features Playback with Network functions Important • In case a domain is configured in the world, as long as ...