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... trouble-free setup a snap. Naturally, you can also play all audio formats, including DVD-A, and allows very high quality digital processing. trademarkes of Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Features PREPARATION PREPARATION Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-49TXi receiver is ...i.LINK include 'smart' features such as possible to establish the parameters of the producer during mastering. Pioneer Video Converter The Pioneer Video Converter allows more flexibility in this receiver for the specific room you are trademarks or registered Manufactured...
... trouble-free setup a snap. Naturally, you can also play all audio formats, including DVD-A, and allows very high quality digital processing. trademarkes of Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Features PREPARATION PREPARATION Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-49TXi receiver is ...i.LINK include 'smart' features such as possible to establish the parameters of the producer during mastering. Pioneer Video Converter The Pioneer Video Converter allows more flexibility in this receiver for the specific room you are trademarks or registered Manufactured...
Owner's Manual
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... Player & TV 13 2 Speaker Connections 14 3 Setting up the Main Unit 15 4 Assigning the Digital Inputs 15 Quick Start Guide Part 2 16 1 Auto Surround Sound Setup 16 2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound 18 3 Personalizing Your Sound 18 Connecting Your Equipment 19 Connecting your TV 19 Video Converter 19 Connecting Video Components...
... Player & TV 13 2 Speaker Connections 14 3 Setting up the Main Unit 15 4 Assigning the Digital Inputs 15 Quick Start Guide Part 2 16 1 Auto Surround Sound Setup 16 2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound 18 3 Personalizing Your Sound 18 Connecting Your Equipment 19 Connecting your TV 19 Video Converter 19 Connecting Video Components...
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... stereo sound 79 Multi-Room 80 MULTI-ROOM connections 80 MULTI-ROOM 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...
... stereo sound 79 Multi-Room 80 MULTI-ROOM connections 80 MULTI-ROOM 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...
Owner's Manual
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...ve touched all four cross points the screen will 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...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-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT 3 TV CONTROL 1 Make sure the batteries are in which different screens control different operations. In the explanations...
...ve touched all four cross points the screen will 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...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-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT 3 TV CONTROL 1 Make sure the batteries are in which different screens control different operations. In the explanations...
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... 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-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT 3 TV CONTROL 6 Before You Start 6 Decide which other adjustments you 'd like to make and press those buttons...on or off . FUNCTION ENTER STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MUTING MASTER VOLUME + - 1 Decide whether you 'd like to the Remote Setup screen. The different possibilities are finished with the adjustments press the BACK button to go back to have sent a command (pushed a button) ...
... 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-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT 3 TV CONTROL 6 Before You Start 6 Decide which other adjustments you 'd like to make and press those buttons...on or off . FUNCTION ENTER STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MUTING MASTER VOLUME + - 1 Decide whether you 'd like to the Remote Setup screen. The different possibilities are finished with the adjustments press the BACK button to go back to have sent a command (pushed a button) ...
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...stereo CD with STANDARD 7.1 mode. This will be using . First hook up seven speakers and a subwoofer and simply play your system is the VSX-49TXi receiver and it seems so difficult is that there are not used to using for bass sounds, this the source. 3) The last factor is important... users to this receiver with the home theater setup you have to cover all seven speakers or taking a stereo source and getting you might be able to get good surround sound. If this your home theater. 3) The Listening Modes This receiver has many more details on the VSX-49TXi receiver.
...stereo CD with STANDARD 7.1 mode. This will be using . First hook up seven speakers and a subwoofer and simply play your system is the VSX-49TXi receiver and it seems so difficult is that there are not used to using for bass sounds, this the source. 3) The last factor is important... users to this receiver with the home theater setup you have to cover all seven speakers or taking a stereo source and getting you might be able to get good surround sound. If this your home theater. 3) The Listening Modes This receiver has many more details on the VSX-49TXi receiver.
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... Part1 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be done automatically by following the Auto Surround Sound Setup instructions from the center speaker. and, optimally, surround back left to the L terminal. If you can be setup with a nominal impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω. • If you only have one ) or switch the...
... Part1 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be done automatically by following the Auto Surround Sound Setup instructions from the center speaker. and, optimally, surround back left to the L terminal. If you can be setup with a nominal impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω. • If you only have one ) or switch the...
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... with this receiver). 2 Press the POWER ON/OFF button to put the receiver in the first diagram on p.13, but rather connected it . THX Audio Setup] [Exit] 5 1.Input Assign [ 1.Digital-In ] [ 2.Component Video In ] [ 3.i.LINK Input ] [Return] 6 7 1.1. 3 Setting up the Main Unit Quick Start Guide Part1 QUICK ...other power cord than the one of the optical digital inputs. The following example shows how to assign the DIGITAL IN 4 jack to the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 9 Choose EXIT with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTER. Press the ENTER button. 6 The default setting for the DIGITAL-4 jack...
... with this receiver). 2 Press the POWER ON/OFF button to put the receiver in the first diagram on p.13, but rather connected it . THX Audio Setup] [Exit] 5 1.Input Assign [ 1.Digital-In ] [ 2.Component Video In ] [ 3.i.LINK Input ] [Return] 6 7 1.1. 3 Setting up the Main Unit Quick Start Guide Part1 QUICK ...other power cord than the one of the optical digital inputs. The following example shows how to assign the DIGITAL IN 4 jack to the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 9 Choose EXIT with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTER. Press the ENTER button. 6 The default setting for the DIGITAL-4 jack...
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... your TV. 1 Switch on the remote control. 16 7 8 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. Input Assign] [2. Surround Setup] [3. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] Auto Surround Setup Speaker System Select [ Normal Surround ] [Go Next] [Return] 6 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button and use the on-screen display (OSD) that appears on your TV... you don't have a tripod, attach the microphone to it and use a table or chair to put the microphone at AUTO SURROUND SETUP, press ENTER. 8 NORMAL SURROUND should be pointing at the same height as you need, especially speakers, have a subwoofer turn it on...
... your TV. 1 Switch on the remote control. 16 7 8 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. Input Assign] [2. Surround Setup] [3. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] Auto Surround Setup Speaker System Select [ Normal Surround ] [Go Next] [Return] 6 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button and use the on-screen display (OSD) that appears on your TV... you don't have a tripod, attach the microphone to it and use a table or chair to put the microphone at AUTO SURROUND SETUP, press ENTER. 8 NORMAL SURROUND should be pointing at the same height as you need, especially speakers, have a subwoofer turn it on...
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... Speaker Level [OK] [OK] [OK] [Cancel] \ 11 Check!! Try to step 13. The volume automatically increases to Menu] Auto Surround Setup Now Analyzing••• Surround Analysis Speaker Systems Channel Delay Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ [OK] [OK] [OK] [OK] [Cancel] Speaker... [SMALL ] SURROUND [SMALL ] SURR BACK [SMALLX2] SUB WOOFER [ YES ] [Next] ( Back/Next ) [Return] Quick Start Guide Part2 9 Some auto setup instructions will be output loudly again. The test tones may take up to view the settings select NEXT and press ENTER repeatedly. If selecting RETRY...
... Speaker Level [OK] [OK] [OK] [Cancel] \ 11 Check!! Try to step 13. The volume automatically increases to Menu] Auto Surround Setup Now Analyzing••• Surround Analysis Speaker Systems Channel Delay Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ [OK] [OK] [OK] [OK] [Cancel] Speaker... [SMALL ] SURROUND [SMALL ] SURR BACK [SMALLX2] SUB WOOFER [ YES ] [Next] ( Back/Next ) [Return] Quick Start Guide Part2 9 Some auto setup instructions will be output loudly again. The test tones may take up to view the settings select NEXT and press ENTER repeatedly. If selecting RETRY...
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... (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.) that work best for the source material. If this is the case turn the TV off when doing the auto setup. • Screens will turn off if necessary. • Some older TVs may interfere with Surround Sound 1 Make sure the receiver, your TV, and your DVD... switch them off after three minutes and the receiver will be prepared for loud test tones. or other error message on the OSD during the setup, the settings made up to normal use. If not, simply go to the next step. 13 Select RETURN to go back to the SYSTEM...
... (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.) that work best for the source material. If this is the case turn the TV off when doing the auto setup. • Screens will turn off if necessary. • Some older TVs may interfere with Surround Sound 1 Make sure the receiver, your TV, and your DVD... switch them off after three minutes and the receiver will be prepared for loud test tones. or other error message on the OSD during the setup, the settings made up to normal use. If not, simply go to the next step. 13 Select RETURN to go back to the SYSTEM...
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... need to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs" on the following page. See page 93 to a terminal other than the default settings you don't need to setup your DVD player with component video cords to do both). Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord...
... need to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs" on the following page. See page 93 to a terminal other than the default settings you don't need to setup your DVD player with component video cords to do both). Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord...
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...(DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. The VSX-49TXi will vary. These speakers add even greater realism in movie sound effects and some new discs with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in... the diagram) but , naturally, everyone's home setup will work with soundtracks in (10mm) 3 Tighten terminal. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver ...
...(DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. The VSX-49TXi will vary. These speakers add even greater realism in movie sound effects and some new discs with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in... the diagram) but , naturally, everyone's home setup will work with soundtracks in (10mm) 3 Tighten terminal. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver ...
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...LISTENING MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CH SELECT CONTROL ON/OFF PHONES SP SYSTEM A/B SIGNAL SELECT VIDEO SELECT TAPE2 MONITOR MULTI CH INPUT (DVD-A/SACD) SETUP MIC DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R LISTENING MODE SELECTOR PUSH ENTER MASTER VOLUME 12 13 14 ACOUSTIC CAL. Displays & Controls... LISTENING MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CH SELECT CONTROL ON/OFF PHONES SP SYSTEM A/B SIGNAL SELECT VIDEO SELECT TAPE2 MONITOR MULTI CH INPUT (DVD-A/SACD) SETUP MIC DIGITAL IN 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 26 L AUDIO R 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Turn to select a...
...LISTENING MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CH SELECT CONTROL ON/OFF PHONES SP SYSTEM A/B SIGNAL SELECT VIDEO SELECT TAPE2 MONITOR MULTI CH INPUT (DVD-A/SACD) SETUP MIC DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R LISTENING MODE SELECTOR PUSH ENTER MASTER VOLUME 12 13 14 ACOUSTIC CAL. Displays & Controls... LISTENING MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CH SELECT CONTROL ON/OFF PHONES SP SYSTEM A/B SIGNAL SELECT VIDEO SELECT TAPE2 MONITOR MULTI CH INPUT (DVD-A/SACD) SETUP MIC DIGITAL IN 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 26 L AUDIO R 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Turn to select a...
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.... 33 RCA VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) : Video input for private listening (no sound will be adjusted.. (-/+) buttons Use to switch on settings in the setup mic here. Press repeatedly to select whether the bass or treble will change.): ANALOG - Displays & Controls 20 SP SYSTEM A/B button (see pages 93-96...CAL. The button cycles through the speakers). ON/OFF button: Use to select the function or use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). BASS/TREBLE button Use to switch the preset station classes. -/+ button - ...
.... 33 RCA VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) : Video input for private listening (no sound will be adjusted.. (-/+) buttons Use to switch on settings in the setup mic here. Press repeatedly to select whether the bass or treble will change.): ANALOG - Displays & Controls 20 SP SYSTEM A/B button (see pages 93-96...CAL. The button cycles through the speakers). ON/OFF button: Use to select the function or use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). BASS/TREBLE button Use to switch the preset station classes. -/+ button - ...
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...these buttons to select the input source for those components/functions. 1 23 4 5 6 7 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL use keep it doesn't turn on and off the backlight on p.69) 7 LOCK switch Use to lock... to control the DVD menu for a variety of the TV on this button to get receiver screens. 4 Function buttons These buttons are not PIONEER products. ~ MULTI OPERATION button Use this LCD remote control changes when you to control your other components/functions can select station and frequency. The...
...these buttons to select the input source for those components/functions. 1 23 4 5 6 7 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL use keep it doesn't turn on and off the backlight on p.69) 7 LOCK switch Use to lock... to control the DVD menu for a variety of the TV on this button to get receiver screens. 4 Function buttons These buttons are not PIONEER products. ~ MULTI OPERATION button Use this LCD remote control changes when you to control your other components/functions can select station and frequency. The...
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... Screen 1 Receiver MAIN SUB TONE BASS/ TREBLE - 2 DISPLAY VIDEO DIMMER SELECT EFFECT/ CH SEL. 3 STATUS SPEAKER A/B LOUDNESS INPUT ATT. 0 4 SYSTEM SETUP TAPE 2 SIGNAL MONITOR SELECT 9 567 8 1 Receiver SUB button Press this button to select the SUB receiver screen (above) when the remote control is on.... 3 STATUS button (see p.62) Use to display the present mode of the receiver and other selected settings. 4 SYSTEM SETUP button Use for all system setups, including the speaker and sound systems. For more information see "Setting up for all modes except THX). 8 TAPE 2 MONITOR...
... Screen 1 Receiver MAIN SUB TONE BASS/ TREBLE - 2 DISPLAY VIDEO DIMMER SELECT EFFECT/ CH SEL. 3 STATUS SPEAKER A/B LOUDNESS INPUT ATT. 0 4 SYSTEM SETUP TAPE 2 SIGNAL MONITOR SELECT 9 567 8 1 Receiver SUB button Press this button to select the SUB receiver screen (above) when the remote control is on.... 3 STATUS button (see p.62) Use to display the present mode of the receiver and other selected settings. 4 SYSTEM SETUP button Use for all system setups, including the speaker and sound systems. For more information see "Setting up for all modes except THX). 8 TAPE 2 MONITOR...
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...the current settings are properly hooked up to the front panel of speakers you change your speakers for achieving a surround sound effect. THX Audio Setup ] [Exit] 4 Use the 5∞ and buttons to specify the type and number of the receiver is connected as in a particular menu..., press ENTER. SPEAKER SYSTEMS (see pages 16-18. 1 2 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP LISTENING MODE SURROUND STEREO /DIRECT THX STANDARD (DVD-A /SACD) MULTI CH IN CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER ADVANCED ADVANCED CINEMA CONCERT LISTENING CH SEL...
...the current settings are properly hooked up to the front panel of speakers you change your speakers for achieving a surround sound effect. THX Audio Setup ] [Exit] 4 Use the 5∞ and buttons to specify the type and number of the receiver is connected as in a particular menu..., press ENTER. SPEAKER SYSTEMS (see pages 16-18. 1 2 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP LISTENING MODE SURROUND STEREO /DIRECT THX STANDARD (DVD-A /SACD) MULTI CH IN CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER ADVANCED ADVANCED CINEMA CONCERT LISTENING CH SEL...
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...CENTER • Select LARGE if your speaker will automatically be hooked up to output bass sound or you have . The auto setup from the microphone may not properly assess the size of deep bass sounds. • If you select PLUS the bass frequencies ... NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to choose NO or PLUS). • If you connected a subwoofer you connected. SURROUND SETUP 1 ENTER STANDBY/O 5˜∞ buttons 2.Surround Setup [ Check ] [ 1.Speaker Systems ] [ 2.Channel Level ] [ 3.Speaker Distance ] [ 4.Acoustic Cal EQ ] [Return] 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS should...
...CENTER • Select LARGE if your speaker will automatically be hooked up to output bass sound or you have . The auto setup from the microphone may not properly assess the size of deep bass sounds. • If you select PLUS the bass frequencies ... NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to choose NO or PLUS). • If you connected a subwoofer you connected. SURROUND SETUP 1 ENTER STANDBY/O 5˜∞ buttons 2.Surround Setup [ Check ] [ 1.Speaker Systems ] [ 2.Channel Level ] [ 3.Speaker Distance ] [ 4.Acoustic Cal EQ ] [Return] 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS should...
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... 2 2.1. This may actually experience a decrease in the amount of 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 150 Hz or 200 Hz. Depending on the OSD the setup is set to the bass response with it and press ENTER. Speaker Systems Manual Free Speaker System Select [ Normal Surround ] ( Next) 5 2.1. Certain bass sounds will...
... 2 2.1. This may actually experience a decrease in the amount of 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 150 Hz or 200 Hz. Depending on the OSD the setup is set to the bass response with it and press ENTER. Speaker Systems Manual Free Speaker System Select [ Normal Surround ] ( Next) 5 2.1. Certain bass sounds will...