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...FM wire antenna 20 Connecting external antennas 20 Plugging in the receiver 20 AC outlet 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit 22 Display 23 Remote control 24 Sub remote control unit 26 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 27 ...Listening in surround sound 27 Standard surround sound 27 Using the Home THX modes 28 Using the Advanced surround effects 28 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer...
...FM wire antenna 20 Connecting external antennas 20 Plugging in the receiver 20 AC outlet 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit 22 Display 23 Remote control 24 Sub remote control unit 26 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 27 ...Listening in surround sound 27 Standard surround sound 27 Using the Home THX modes 28 Using the Advanced surround effects 28 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer...
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...receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 62 Advanced MCACC output using your PC 62 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 77 Power 77 No sound 77 Other audio problems 78 Video 79 Settings 80 Display 80 Remote control...functions Setting the AV options 66 Our philosophy 90 Features 90 Making an audio or a video recording 67 Playing a different source when recording 67 Reducing the level of California and other governmental entities to control other reproductive ...
...receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 62 Advanced MCACC output using your PC 62 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 77 Power 77 No sound 77 Other audio problems 78 Video 79 Settings 80 Display 80 Remote control...functions Setting the AV options 66 Our philosophy 90 Features 90 Making an audio or a video recording 67 Playing a different source when recording 67 Reducing the level of California and other governmental entities to control other reproductive ...
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... make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items (such as a kitchen) Loading the batteries Main remote control unit: Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi Only): Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - in extremely hot or cold areas - in places... what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 16.4 ft.) • Remote control unit • Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi only) • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries (VSX-84TXSi) x4 / (VSX- 82TXS) x2 • AM loop antenna •...
... make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items (such as a kitchen) Loading the batteries Main remote control unit: Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi Only): Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - in extremely hot or cold areas - in places... what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 16.4 ft.) • Remote control unit • Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi only) • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries (VSX-84TXSi) x4 / (VSX- 82TXS) x2 • AM loop antenna •...
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...this . Make sure you place the speakers will have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of the receiver. 5 minute guide 02 Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a ...screen automatic MCACC setup to set up for realistic surround sound, but other sound options you get from the System Setup menu on the remote control to set the video input on the source and the sound settings of your liking. Also see Placing the speakers on page 18 for ...
...this . Make sure you place the speakers will have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of the receiver. 5 minute guide 02 Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a ...screen automatic MCACC setup to set up for realistic surround sound, but other sound options you get from the System Setup menu on the remote control to set the video input on the source and the sound settings of your liking. Also see Placing the speakers on page 18 for ...
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...are any instructions showing in surround sound on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press S. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT • Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to sources. In this case, the receiver must be affecting the environment and switch them ....a DVD disc) with the operation of your TV so that all sound sources. 5 minute guide 02 Problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you want ...
...are any instructions showing in surround sound on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press S. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT • Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to sources. In this case, the receiver must be affecting the environment and switch them ....a DVD disc) with the operation of your TV so that all sound sources. 5 minute guide 02 Problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you want ...
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...listening on page 51. 6 HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-82TXS) (x5) (VSX-84TXSi) Multiple inputs and one output for example. Connecting antennas on page 50. 7 Remote inputs (multi-room and source) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder....page 15. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for multi-room connections. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. Using the component video jacks on page 48. 5 S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2) (VSX-84TXSi only) Use to connect other i.LINK audio...
...listening on page 51. 6 HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-82TXS) (x5) (VSX-84TXSi) Multiple inputs and one output for example. Connecting antennas on page 50. 7 Remote inputs (multi-room and source) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder....page 15. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for multi-room connections. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. Using the component video jacks on page 48. 5 S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2) (VSX-84TXSi only) Use to connect other i.LINK audio...
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...when Pure Direct (page 29) is switched on (page 9). 27 28 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on and standby. Press to switch on/off phase correction (page 9). ...VSX-84TXSi front panel 12 3 45 67 8 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING 9 10 11 12 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi HOME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND MASTER VOLUME 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV...
...when Pure Direct (page 29) is switched on (page 9). 27 28 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on and standby. Press to switch on/off phase correction (page 9). ...VSX-84TXSi front panel 12 3 45 67 8 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING 9 10 11 12 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi HOME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND MASTER VOLUME 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV...
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...55). 15 AV PARAMETER Use to access the AV options (page 66). 16 TUNER EDIT Use with your surround sound system (see page 34). to find radio frequencies and use ST +/- Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. •...MCACC presets (page 29) is selected. 10 i.LINK indicator (VSX-84TXSi only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is selected (page 51). 04 Controls and displays 9 MCACC indicator Lights when one of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there...
...55). 15 AV PARAMETER Use to access the AV options (page 66). 16 TUNER EDIT Use with your surround sound system (see page 34). to find radio frequencies and use ST +/- Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. •...MCACC presets (page 29) is selected. 10 i.LINK indicator (VSX-84TXSi only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is selected (page 51). 04 Controls and displays 9 MCACC indicator Lights when one of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there...
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... displays Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVD TV VIDEO 2 SAT VIDEO1 TVCONT 3 DVR2 CD-R XMRADIO ROOM2/3 DVR1 i Pod TUNER RECEIVER 14 SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT SR+ DIMMER S.RETRIEVER 4 D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER AV PARAMETER 5 TOP MENU ì TUNE CH LEVEL MENU DTVMENU ST ST T.EDIT 6 SETUP ENTER...
... displays Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVD TV VIDEO 2 SAT VIDEO1 TVCONT 3 DVR2 CD-R XMRADIO ROOM2/3 DVR1 i Pod TUNER RECEIVER 14 SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT SR+ DIMMER S.RETRIEVER 4 D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER AV PARAMETER 5 TOP MENU ì TUNE CH LEVEL MENU DTVMENU ST ST T.EDIT 6 SETUP ENTER...
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... it using the input source buttons. Switches between MCACC presets (page 29). DIRECT F - See Resetting the remote control presets on page 73. 18 PHASE - Also use this button to the receiver (see page 71 for more on page 71. THX - Press to switch between named station presets and radio...on page 71): SETUP - Use to set up to this selects the multi-room control (page 57), shown in the remote control LCD. 12 SOURCE Press to turn on page 72. 14 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to mono will improve the sound quality (page 32). Use to turn on ...
... it using the input source buttons. Switches between MCACC presets (page 29). DIRECT F - See Resetting the remote control presets on page 73. 18 PHASE - Also use this button to the receiver (see page 71 for more on page 71. THX - Press to switch between named station presets and radio...on page 71): SETUP - Use to set up to this selects the multi-room control (page 57), shown in the remote control LCD. 12 SOURCE Press to turn on page 72. 14 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to mono will improve the sound quality (page 32). Use to turn on ...
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... (TUNE/ST) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your sub room(s). 04 Controls and displays Sub remote control unit VSX-84TXSi only The second remote control supplied with this receiver is for use ST / to find radio frequencies and use with the multi-room listening ...feature, as explained in Connecting an IR receiver on page 59 for remote control in your surround sound system (see page 34) and the AV...
... (TUNE/ST) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your sub room(s). 04 Controls and displays Sub remote control unit VSX-84TXSi only The second remote control supplied with this receiver is for use ST / to find radio frequencies and use with the multi-room listening ...feature, as explained in Connecting an IR receiver on page 59 for remote control in your surround sound system (see page 34) and the AV...
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... next station, stopping when it has found one step at the frequency you want , see Saving station presets on page 33 for more on the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the frequency one . Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'...SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE...
... next station, stopping when it has found one step at the frequency you want , see Saving station presets on page 33 for more on the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the frequency one . Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'...SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE...
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... name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you want to memorize. See Listening to the radio on the remote control to recall the station preset. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER 1 Tune to a station you want to name. The display shows STATION MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. 3 ...SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN CATEGORY...
... name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you want to memorize. See Listening to the radio on the remote control to recall the station preset. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER 1 Tune to a station you want to name. The display shows STATION MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. 3 ...SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN CATEGORY...
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... the main or sub room). 3 These are stored in memory and referred to as MEMORY1-6 (or M1-6) until you rename them . 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your surround back speakers (see Data Management on page 42). • ...i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO ANALOG D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE TV CONTROL BAND TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL REC DTV INFO...
... the main or sub room). 3 These are stored in memory and referred to as MEMORY1-6 (or M1-6) until you rename them . 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your surround back speakers (see Data Management on page 42). • ...i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO ANALOG D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE TV CONTROL BAND TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL REC DTV INFO...
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... . 3 If you 're finished, press RETURN. The System Setup menu 07 Tip • You can change the channel levels at low volumes. The receiver can adjust the distance of each speaker to specify the distance of each speaker using the / buttons. The volume is set to the Manual SP... f.THX Audio Setting 5d.Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level [Setting Start [Setting Clear :OFF ] ] :Return :Return 5 • If you are using / on the remote control. You will return to -60 dB, a test tone plays back and you need to a comfortable Volume (-80=no sound) ENTER:Finish :Cancel Tip • For...
... . 3 If you 're finished, press RETURN. The System Setup menu 07 Tip • You can change the channel levels at low volumes. The receiver can adjust the distance of each speaker to specify the distance of each speaker using the / buttons. The volume is set to the Manual SP... f.THX Audio Setting 5d.Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level [Setting Start [Setting Clear :OFF ] ] :Return :Return 5 • If you are using / on the remote control. You will return to -60 dB, a test tone plays back and you need to a comfortable Volume (-80=no sound) ENTER:Finish :Cancel Tip • For...
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... PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - Also, when using a component with HDMI version 1.0, it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component.... VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUN BAC MUL IN OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect on the remote control to recall the channel preset. See About the video converter on the component you...
... PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - Also, when using a component with HDMI version 1.0, it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component.... VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUN BAC MUL IN OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect on the remote control to recall the channel preset. See About the video converter on the component you...
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...SELECT selected sub room. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - ROOM & SOURCE/REC SEL CONTROL ON/OFF VIDEO SELECT SIGNAL SBch SELECT PROCESSING ... 65.4 5 When you 're unsure how to the sub room(s).5 Multi-room remote controls The following steps use an optional IR receiver (such as RCV/RM2 (ZONE/ ROOM2) or RCV/RM3 (ZONE/ROOM3). Selects...one room also changes the station in the display. See Multi-room remote controls below and (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on page 26 for more on this may not use the ...
...SELECT selected sub room. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - ROOM & SOURCE/REC SEL CONTROL ON/OFF VIDEO SELECT SIGNAL SBch SELECT PROCESSING ... 65.4 5 When you 're unsure how to the sub room(s).5 Multi-room remote controls The following steps use an optional IR receiver (such as RCV/RM2 (ZONE/ ROOM2) or RCV/RM3 (ZONE/ROOM3). Selects...one room also changes the station in the display. See Multi-room remote controls below and (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on page 26 for more on this may not use the ...
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... connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with components that have a Pioneer plasma display, you can connect components in your system (such as explained in (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on page 76 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of another component to the MULTI...
... connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with components that have a Pioneer plasma display, you can connect components in your system (such as explained in (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on page 76 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of another component to the MULTI...
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... remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE SLEEP SR+ VIDEO SEL DIMMER ANALOG ATT S.RETRIEVER DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD/LD AUDIO IN STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING SAT AUDIO IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi...
... remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE SLEEP SR+ VIDEO SEL DIMMER ANALOG ATT S.RETRIEVER DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD/LD AUDIO IN STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING SAT AUDIO IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi...
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... button (or the INPUT SELECT button / INPUT SELECTOR dial). In this receiver using the same type of video cable as DVD/LD or VIDEO 1/GAME 1) which, in turn, correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Use the / / / buttons and ... In [ DV-S969A ] ( Next ) :Finish 4 Select the input function that function will automatically be switched off (in Setting the AV options on page 66), you must tell the receiver which you have more than one to a different input function in the same way (to check your digital equipment according to...
... button (or the INPUT SELECT button / INPUT SELECTOR dial). In this receiver using the same type of video cable as DVD/LD or VIDEO 1/GAME 1) which, in turn, correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Use the / / / buttons and ... In [ DV-S969A ] ( Next ) :Finish 4 Select the input function that function will automatically be switched off (in Setting the AV options on page 66), you must tell the receiver which you have more than one to a different input function in the same way (to check your digital equipment according to...
