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...VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-49TX This is correct and complete. These modifications give the receiver new capabilities and new features both for connecting equipment to the receiver and for the VSX-49TX receiver that has been modified with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. These ...new innovations are marked with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. Please use this updated ...
...VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-49TX This is correct and complete. These modifications give the receiver new capabilities and new features both for connecting equipment to the receiver and for the VSX-49TX receiver that has been modified with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. These ...new innovations are marked with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. Please use this updated ...
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... Laboratories. Next Generation THX Standards and New Digital Formats The VSX-49TX is ASA (Advanced Speaker Array), which can use with minimum effort. Among the new THX technologies is the first receiver in hooking up as easy as you are using the MCACC...component for use a wide range of cords interchangeably. Surround EX is constructed with Pioneer's PQLS* technology when playing DVD-As, audio CDs and SACDs. Features PREPARATION PREPARATION Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-49TX receiver is a "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX" and double-D jointly ...
... Laboratories. Next Generation THX Standards and New Digital Formats The VSX-49TX is ASA (Advanced Speaker Array), which can use with minimum effort. Among the new THX technologies is the first receiver in hooking up as easy as you are using the MCACC...component for use a wide range of cords interchangeably. Surround EX is constructed with Pioneer's PQLS* technology when playing DVD-As, audio CDs and SACDs. Features PREPARATION PREPARATION Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-49TX receiver is a "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX" and double-D jointly ...
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... batteries 8 Remote Control Battery Alarm 8 The Touch Pen & Lock 9 Remote Control Cushions 9 Operating range of remote control unit 9 Installing the Receiver 9 Opening the Front Panel 9 Setting Up the Remote Control 10 Remote Control Backlight 11 Quick Start Guide Part 1 12 Home Theater: The Basics...Creating an i.LINK Network 31 Displays & Controls 32 Front Panel 32 Back Panel 34 Remote Control 36 Basic Receiver LCD Screens 37 Receiver MAIN Screen 37 Receiver SUB Screen 38 Display 39 Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 40 SPEAKER SYSTEMS 41 CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance ...
... batteries 8 Remote Control Battery Alarm 8 The Touch Pen & Lock 9 Remote Control Cushions 9 Operating range of remote control unit 9 Installing the Receiver 9 Opening the Front Panel 9 Setting Up the Remote Control 10 Remote Control Backlight 11 Quick Start Guide Part 1 12 Home Theater: The Basics...Creating an i.LINK Network 31 Displays & Controls 32 Front Panel 32 Back Panel 34 Remote Control 36 Basic Receiver LCD Screens 37 Receiver MAIN Screen 37 Receiver SUB Screen 38 Display 39 Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 40 SPEAKER SYSTEMS 41 CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance ...
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... setup 81 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the main room 82 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room 83 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 84 Multi Operations 85 Performing multi operations 86 System off 87 Using System off 88 Editing Remote Control Screen Names (ITEM MEMO... Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR 75 Speaker System B Setup 76 Stereo playback in STANDARD, STEREO and MULTI-CH INPUT modes the ON/OFF setting of this receiver.
... setup 81 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the main room 82 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room 83 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 84 Multi Operations 85 Performing multi operations 86 System off 87 Using System off 88 Editing Remote Control Screen Names (ITEM MEMO... Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR 75 Speaker System B Setup 76 Stereo playback in STANDARD, STEREO and MULTI-CH INPUT modes the ON/OFF setting of this receiver.
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...wire Antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 4 Microphone AC power cord Remote Control Unit Touch Pen (attached to the back of receiver) • Operating Instructions Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below ), replace...of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institu- Observe the following supplied accessories. Do not use you have received all batteries with new ones. Depending on the remote. This must be cleared. Change Battery !! Incorrect use new and old ...
...wire Antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 4 Microphone AC power cord Remote Control Unit Touch Pen (attached to the back of receiver) • Operating Instructions Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below ), replace...of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institu- Observe the following supplied accessories. Do not use you have received all batteries with new ones. Depending on the remote. This must be cleared. Change Battery !! Incorrect use new and old ...
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... between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another remote control which you from mistakenly pushing a button. This would prevent... Installing the Receiver CAUTION! • Do not cover this switch is set in the top right-hand corner on the remote control. This is fairly large. Operating range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-49TX is helpful to...
... between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another remote control which you from mistakenly pushing a button. This would prevent... Installing the Receiver CAUTION! • Do not cover this switch is set in the top right-hand corner on the remote control. This is fairly large. Operating range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-49TX is helpful to...
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...different operations. After that you touch it. 5 Press each screen. Access to the different setup modes appear on your personal preferences. 3 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR Remote Setup BACK REMOTE SETUP LCD COMMANDER PRESET RECALL DIRECT FUNCTION ITEM MEMO CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR2 VCR3 TV ...LEARNING MULTI OPERATION KEY LABEL VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 4 RECEIVER DVD/LD LCD Commander TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT VCR1 /DVR LCD CONTRAST VCR2 VCR3 TV BEEP LCD TIMER : 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK ...
...different operations. After that you touch it. 5 Press each screen. Access to the different setup modes appear on your personal preferences. 3 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR Remote Setup BACK REMOTE SETUP LCD COMMANDER PRESET RECALL DIRECT FUNCTION ITEM MEMO CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR2 VCR3 TV ...LEARNING MULTI OPERATION KEY LABEL VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 4 RECEIVER DVD/LD LCD Commander TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT VCR1 /DVR LCD CONTRAST VCR2 VCR3 TV BEEP LCD TIMER : 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK ...
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... control will beep once. Use the - /+ buttons to see but uses more energy and thus wears the batteries down quicker. 11 Remote Control Backlight 1 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL use the LIGHT switch to stay on 60... seconds. PREPARATION PREPARATION 7 RECEIVER DVD/LD LCD Commander TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT VCR1 /DVR LCD CONTRAST VCR2 VCR3 TV BEEP LCD TIMER : 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK REMOTE SETUP CD CD...
... control will beep once. Use the - /+ buttons to see but uses more energy and thus wears the batteries down quicker. 11 Remote Control Backlight 1 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL use the LIGHT switch to stay on 60... seconds. PREPARATION PREPARATION 7 RECEIVER DVD/LD LCD Commander TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT VCR1 /DVR LCD CONTRAST VCR2 VCR3 TV BEEP LCD TIMER : 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK REMOTE SETUP CD CD...
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... for your DVD player, TV and speakers. It is the default setting so you theater-like sound from your system is the VSX-49TX receiver and it seems so difficult is very flexible in getting multichannel home theater-like your home theater. 3) The Listening Modes This... Then follow the instructions in "Auto Surround Setup" in home theater and each will be using. Let's start with more details on the VSX-49TX receiver. This is very important you choose on any of the information presented here check the main section of sound. Conclusion These are the three basic...
... for your DVD player, TV and speakers. It is the default setting so you theater-like sound from your system is the VSX-49TX receiver and it seems so difficult is very flexible in getting multichannel home theater-like your home theater. 3) The Listening Modes This... Then follow the instructions in "Auto Surround Setup" in home theater and each will be using. Let's start with more details on the VSX-49TX receiver. This is very important you choose on any of the information presented here check the main section of sound. Conclusion These are the three basic...
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...local stereo store. Use regular RCA stereo cords for the audio output you can hook it up the video connection on the receiver. Follow the diagram below . Digital Connections Some DVD players have both coaxial and optical terminals, but since some DVD players only... R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. You can use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to this receiver. QUICK START GUIDE Quick Start Guide Part1 Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from a DVD player...
...local stereo store. Use regular RCA stereo cords for the audio output you can hook it up the video connection on the receiver. Follow the diagram below . Digital Connections Some DVD players have both coaxial and optical terminals, but since some DVD players only... R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. You can use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to this receiver. QUICK START GUIDE Quick Start Guide Part1 Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from a DVD player...
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... attached your subwoofer has one pair of all your speakers. Also make sure that not even one strand of wire touches the back of the receiver. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. surround left surround back terminal. • If you use a THX certified subwoofer use speakers with a nominal... impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω. • If you only have one surround back speaker hook it could short out the receiver. • If you have a center speaker you listen to the surround terminals, not the surround back terminals. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire...
... attached your subwoofer has one pair of all your speakers. Also make sure that not even one strand of wire touches the back of the receiver. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. surround left surround back terminal. • If you use a THX certified subwoofer use speakers with a nominal... impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω. • If you only have one surround back speaker hook it could short out the receiver. • If you have a center speaker you listen to the surround terminals, not the surround back terminals. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire...
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...-2 [ TV ] Digital-3 [ CD ] Digital-4 [ DVD/LD ] Digital-5 [ VCR1 ] Digital-6 [ VCR2 ] Digital-7 [ CD-R ] RF IN [ DVD/LD ] [Return] 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, use the 5∞ buttons to select it doesn't, refer to page 13 to make sure you did not hook up your DVD... IN should be selected, if not use the 5∞ buttons to the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 9 Choose EXIT with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTER. The receiver exits the setup process. 15 Select RETURN and press ENTER again. Digital-In Digital-1 [ DVD/LD ] Digital-2 [ TV ] Digital-3 [ CD ] Digital-4...
...-2 [ TV ] Digital-3 [ CD ] Digital-4 [ DVD/LD ] Digital-5 [ VCR1 ] Digital-6 [ VCR2 ] Digital-7 [ CD-R ] RF IN [ DVD/LD ] [Return] 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, use the 5∞ buttons to select it doesn't, refer to page 13 to make sure you did not hook up your DVD... IN should be selected, if not use the 5∞ buttons to the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 9 Choose EXIT with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTER. The receiver exits the setup process. 15 Select RETURN and press ENTER again. Digital-In Digital-1 [ DVD/LD ] Digital-2 [ TV ] Digital-3 [ CD ] Digital-4...
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.... RETURN brings you back to setting up your surround sound below. If you don't have a tripod, attach the microphone to it and use that the receiver can hear and judge the distance, size, sound character and sound pressure level of the speakers and thus know what settings to achieve good surround... Surround Sound Setup If setting up your surround sound speakers seems like it's going to be an involved task you only need to use this receiver as explained in "Expert Setup" (page 97). Also, if you have a tripod use a table or chair to put the microphone at AUTO SURROUND SETUP, ...
.... RETURN brings you back to setting up your surround sound below. If you don't have a tripod, attach the microphone to it and use that the receiver can hear and judge the distance, size, sound character and sound pressure level of the speakers and thus know what settings to achieve good surround... Surround Sound Setup If setting up your surround sound speakers seems like it's going to be an involved task you only need to use this receiver as explained in "Expert Setup" (page 97). Also, if you have a tripod use a table or chair to put the microphone at AUTO SURROUND SETUP, ...
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... another series of test tones to view the settings select NEXT and press ENTER repeatedly. If you don't see the STANDARD button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to access the main remote control screen. 5 Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUME. 3 Personalizing Your Sound 1... indicator will automatically exit from the microphone, etc.) the final settings may be incorrect. To locate the LISTENING CH SELECT button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to access the main remote control screen. 4 Press the STANDARD button on the remote control for household appliances (air ...
... another series of test tones to view the settings select NEXT and press ENTER repeatedly. If you don't see the STANDARD button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to access the main remote control screen. 5 Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUME. 3 Personalizing Your Sound 1... indicator will automatically exit from the microphone, etc.) the final settings may be incorrect. To locate the LISTENING CH SELECT button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to access the main remote control screen. 4 Press the STANDARD button on the remote control for household appliances (air ...
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...if you use one type of cord to the receiver while using a different type of cord to the receiver. ROUND BACK R PR R SPEAKERS S Video S video cables produce clearer picture reproduction S VIDEO by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-49TXbut they look exactly the same) because the ... video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this will not display change of the VSX-49TX allows you must hook up your video components (DVD player, TV, satellite TV receiver, etc.) but you use component video cables to use different kinds of the TV is avoided....
...if you use one type of cord to the receiver while using a different type of cord to the receiver. ROUND BACK R PR R SPEAKERS S Video S video cables produce clearer picture reproduction S VIDEO by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-49TXbut they look exactly the same) because the ... video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this will not display change of the VSX-49TX allows you must hook up your video components (DVD player, TV, satellite TV receiver, etc.) but you use component video cables to use different kinds of the TV is avoided....
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Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO" in the receiver's display. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. memo You cannot assign the name of the signal. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L ...
Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO" in the receiver's display. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. memo You cannot assign the name of the signal. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L ...
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... IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO Components equipped with the "MULTI CH IN SELECT" feature on where the cassette deck is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR) IN... jack FRONT SURROUND ANALOG CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK L L L R R R memo If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver.
... IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO Components equipped with the "MULTI CH IN SELECT" feature on where the cassette deck is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR) IN... jack FRONT SURROUND ANALOG CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK L L L R R R memo If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver.
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PREPARATION PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Audio Components Connect your digital equipment in accordance with this receiver's default settings (see next page) unless you want to, or need to, change them. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO..." on the receiver). You can make digital audio connections. To do this unit. Hook up your digital components to do this to one 2 RF input for example, the coaxial out from the AC outlet. *The arrows indicate the direction of nine digital inputs. The VSX-49TX has three coaxial...
PREPARATION PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Audio Components Connect your digital equipment in accordance with this receiver's default settings (see next page) unless you want to, or need to, change them. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO..." on the receiver). You can make digital audio connections. To do this unit. Hook up your digital components to do this to one 2 RF input for example, the coaxial out from the AC outlet. *The arrows indicate the direction of nine digital inputs. The VSX-49TX has three coaxial...
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...93 if the way you can hook up your equipment in accordance with the names on the optical terminal (this receiver. Thus you must tell the receiver what digital component is connected to assign the digital inputs you hook up your equipment is inserted improperly it is...different from the default settings. 26 The default settings are used to connect digital components to insert completely and in sync with the receiver's default settings. Connecting Your Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be ...
...93 if the way you can hook up your equipment in accordance with the names on the optical terminal (this receiver. Thus you must tell the receiver what digital component is connected to assign the digital inputs you hook up your equipment is inserted improperly it is...different from the default settings. 26 The default settings are used to connect digital components to insert completely and in sync with the receiver's default settings. Connecting Your Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be ...
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...speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to have at least three speakers (two "front" speakers and a "center" speaker). The VSX-49TX will vary. Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) Powered subwoofer INPUT TV/monitor Center speaker DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO...complement of surround back speakers. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left surround back terminal. • The VSX-49TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Also make sure you only have in (10mm) 3 ...
...speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to have at least three speakers (two "front" speakers and a "center" speaker). The VSX-49TX will vary. Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) Powered subwoofer INPUT TV/monitor Center speaker DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO...complement of surround back speakers. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left surround back terminal. • The VSX-49TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Also make sure you only have in (10mm) 3 ...