Owner's Manual
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... 75 Controlling the MULTI ROOM system from the main room 76 Controlling the MULTI ROOM system from the sub room 77 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 78 Multi Operations 79 Performing Multi Operations 80 System Off 81 Using SYSTEM OFF 81 Editing Remote Control Display Names 82 ...Network 97 Fine Channel Level 98 Fine Channel Delay 99 Acoustic Calibration EQ 100 Bass Peak Level 104 Dynamic Range Control 105 Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving 106 Dolby 106 Dolby Digital 106 Dolby Pro Logic II 106 Dolby Digital Surround EX 106 DTS 106 DTS 106 DTS-ES 107 ...
... 75 Controlling the MULTI ROOM system from the main room 76 Controlling the MULTI ROOM system from the sub room 77 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 78 Multi Operations 79 Performing Multi Operations 80 System Off 81 Using SYSTEM OFF 81 Editing Remote Control Display Names 82 ...Network 97 Fine Channel Level 98 Fine Channel Delay 99 Acoustic Calibration EQ 100 Bass Peak Level 104 Dynamic Range Control 105 Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving 106 Dolby 106 Dolby Digital 106 Dolby Pro Logic II 106 Dolby Digital Surround EX 106 DTS 106 DTS 106 DTS-ES 107 ...
Owner's Manual
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..., follow them. Go to step 13. It is possible to the speakers out of test tones, but this time. If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Be prepared for loud test tones. If you want to 30 seconds. If you see the... small children in the room and that the arrow is turned on the OSD. Make sure there are very loud!! The test tones may be a problem with the speaker connection. If they have finished, you have followed all setup instructions and warnings above from step 10. After they match your speaker...
..., follow them. Go to step 13. It is possible to the speakers out of test tones, but this time. If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Be prepared for loud test tones. If you want to 30 seconds. If you see the... small children in the room and that the arrow is turned on the OSD. Make sure there are very loud!! The test tones may be a problem with the speaker connection. If they have finished, you have followed all setup instructions and warnings above from step 10. After they match your speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... have an external video source connected to OFF. For this explanation we'll call this problem you set the direct function for VCR 2 to your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the VSX-55TXi). DIRECTFUNC appears on . The TUNER button cannot be assigned. 4 Use the buttons... you 've assigned it a function button (for three seconds. The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on your TV (a video source that is not going through the VSX-55TXi. To get no picture on the remote display. 2 Use the buttons to the previous mode.
... have an external video source connected to OFF. For this explanation we'll call this problem you set the direct function for VCR 2 to your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the VSX-55TXi). DIRECTFUNC appears on . The TUNER button cannot be assigned. 4 Use the buttons... you 've assigned it a function button (for three seconds. The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on your TV (a video source that is not going through the VSX-55TXi. To get no picture on the remote display. 2 Use the buttons to the previous mode.
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Do not disconnect the USB cable while installing the drivers. To use this receiver. This function has been confirmed to use other possible computer problems due to this USB connection you turn them off in the computer's control panels. • Don't use a full speed USB cable (not ...supplied) for this USB connection. • Pioneer cannot be interrupted, degraded or played back incorrectly due to your PC through this configuration. 72 B type You need to work . Consult your PC ...
...8226; Do not disconnect the USB cable while installing the drivers. To use this receiver. This function has been confirmed to use other possible computer problems due to this USB connection you turn them off in the computer's control panels. • Don't use a full speed USB cable (not ...supplied) for this USB connection. • Pioneer cannot be interrupted, degraded or played back incorrectly due to your PC through this configuration. 72 B type You need to work . Consult your PC ...
Owner's Manual
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... interrupted. You must use an analog signal. • You can power two independent systems, in separate rooms, listening to or watching different sources. Thus the VSX-55TXi can 't use tone controls (etc.) or any surround modes in the sub room. When a function (like DVD) is chosen or an operation (like pushing ...is not possible to input digital signals into the main room to change the source but forget the remote control it to connect it 's not a problem. Using Other Functions MULTI ROOM function To use this equipment should be placed in your sub-room as shown below.
... interrupted. You must use an analog signal. • You can power two independent systems, in separate rooms, listening to or watching different sources. Thus the VSX-55TXi can 't use tone controls (etc.) or any surround modes in the sub room. When a function (like DVD) is chosen or an operation (like pushing ...is not possible to input digital signals into the main room to change the source but forget the remote control it to connect it 's not a problem. Using Other Functions MULTI ROOM function To use this equipment should be placed in your sub-room as shown below.
Owner's Manual
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...track to the separation of accurate cinema sound to the Speaker Distance instructions (page 44) or Fine Channel Delay instructions (page 99). Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of the channels. Timbre Matching helps to your home. In such case the information...Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to smooth the movement of the higher sound quality available. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving DTS-ES DTS launched a new surround format in a home theater environment. program dedicated to take advantage of the surround sounds ...
...track to the separation of accurate cinema sound to the Speaker Distance instructions (page 44) or Fine Channel Delay instructions (page 99). Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of the channels. Timbre Matching helps to your home. In such case the information...Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to smooth the movement of the higher sound quality available. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving DTS-ES DTS launched a new surround format in a home theater environment. program dedicated to take advantage of the surround sounds ...
Owner's Manual
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... when using the i.LINK interface. LOOP CONNECT The i.LINK network cannot function because it is displayed instead of an i.LINKequipped component name. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving i.LINK Related Messages You may not be able to identify an i.LINKequipped personal computer. PQLS ON Displayed when PQLS turns on , switch the receiver...
... when using the i.LINK interface. LOOP CONNECT The i.LINK network cannot function because it is displayed instead of an i.LINKequipped component name. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving i.LINK Related Messages You may not be able to identify an i.LINKequipped personal computer. PQLS ON Displayed when PQLS turns on , switch the receiver...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Refer to the manual that came with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to the manual for trouble and malfunctions. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for the selected component. • When the source player is...
.... • Refer to the manual that came with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to the manual for trouble and malfunctions. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for the selected component. • When the source player is...
Owner's Manual
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...broken. • Remove the foreign object from the outlet, and insert again. obstacles blocking the speakers from wall and call a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem. the monitor noise is not optimal for auto setup in "Installing the Receiver" on page 15). 110 Call... a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem. ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jack instead of error, or the settings seem incorrect. • The room environment is interfering ...
...broken. • Remove the foreign object from the outlet, and insert again. obstacles blocking the speakers from wall and call a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem. the monitor noise is not optimal for auto setup in "Installing the Receiver" on page 15). 110 Call... a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem. ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jack instead of error, or the settings seem incorrect. • The room environment is interfering ...
Owner's Manual
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...switched to standby mode (check the subwoofer manual) • The subwoofer isn't connected properly. • Check all connections. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy The LARGE and SMALL settings for household appliances (air conditioner, fan, etc.) that may be something wrong with the sound...is too low. • Adjust the bass peak level setting to the level you connected (see page 104). • There is a problem with the subwoofer. • Check the three following (see page 41): Front: SMALL Subwoofer:YES Front:LARGE Subwoofer:PLUS • The crossover...
...switched to standby mode (check the subwoofer manual) • The subwoofer isn't connected properly. • Check all connections. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy The LARGE and SMALL settings for household appliances (air conditioner, fan, etc.) that may be something wrong with the sound...is too low. • Adjust the bass peak level setting to the level you connected (see page 104). • There is a problem with the subwoofer. • Check the three following (see page 41): Front: SMALL Subwoofer:YES Front:LARGE Subwoofer:PLUS • The crossover...
Owner's Manual
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... Connect the speaker to the surround back left channel output (see page 45). • The speaker output level is set to NO. Other audio problems Subwoofer output is very low. • Settings route signal away from one (set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the correct settings. •... output from the antenna terminals and wires. 112 Sound is produced from some components, but not from the surround back speakers. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom No sound output from digital components. • SIGNAL SELECT is set to 1 speaker setting only, and the speaker is set too...
... Connect the speaker to the surround back left channel output (see page 45). • The speaker output level is set to NO. Other audio problems Subwoofer output is very low. • Settings route signal away from one (set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the correct settings. •... output from the antenna terminals and wires. 112 Sound is produced from some components, but not from the surround back speakers. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom No sound output from digital components. • SIGNAL SELECT is set to 1 speaker setting only, and the speaker is set too...
Owner's Manual
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... cord that is different than that used for recording have not been • Check connections (see pages 20 and connected properly. 22). Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically. • The antenna is noise audible on the soundtrack. • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to...
... cord that is different than that used for recording have not been • Check connections (see pages 20 and connected properly. 22). Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically. • The antenna is noise audible on the soundtrack. • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to...
Owner's Manual
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... doesn't show in the display. • It has already been Dolby surround encoded. • Choose DIGITAL or AUTO with your DVD player). Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom Can't record video. A compressed digital source is no signal from the page 55). source to AUTO (see page 54). See the log, so...; The display DIMMER button is pushed. • Press DIMMER on the AUTO setting, the EX and ES indicators won 't light when the track is no problem.
... doesn't show in the display. • It has already been Dolby surround encoded. • Choose DIGITAL or AUTO with your DVD player). Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom Can't record video. A compressed digital source is no signal from the page 55). source to AUTO (see page 54). See the log, so...; The display DIMMER button is pushed. • Press DIMMER on the AUTO setting, the EX and ES indicators won 't light when the track is no problem.
Owner's Manual
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... from the rear panel, and set to the CONTROL IN terminal on this unit. • The IR Receiver type is not a malfunction. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy Remote control Cannot be remote controlled. • The remote control batteries have hooked up is not SR compatible. • Reinsert the...
... from the rear panel, and set to the CONTROL IN terminal on this unit. • The IR Receiver type is not a malfunction. Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy Remote control Cannot be remote controlled. • The remote control batteries have hooked up is not SR compatible. • Reinsert the...
Owner's Manual
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... restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until it there. EXPERT 117 Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving ELECTR N• STRIES •A ONIC INDU EIA EST 1924 SSOCIATIO We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit...
... restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until it there. EXPERT 117 Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving ELECTR N• STRIES •A ONIC INDU EIA EST 1924 SSOCIATIO We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit...
Owner's Manual
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...-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09%** total harmonic distortion (front). Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 1 W (1 kHz)] LINE 83 dB * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade...
...-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09%** total harmonic distortion (front). Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 1 W (1 kHz)] LINE 83 dB * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade...