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...Before you will know how to the receiver 50 iPod playback 50 Watching photos and video content 51 4 En After you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries...41 Standing Wave 41 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 42 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 42 Full Band Phase Control 44 Data Management 45 Manual speaker setup 47 Speaker Setting 47 Channel Level 48 Speaker Distance 48 X-Curve 49 THX Audio Setting 49 08 Other connections ...
...Before you will know how to the receiver 50 iPod playback 50 Watching photos and video content 51 4 En After you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries...41 Standing Wave 41 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 42 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 42 Full Band Phase Control 44 Data Management 45 Manual speaker setup 47 Speaker Setting 47 Channel Level 48 Speaker Distance 48 X-Curve 49 THX Audio Setting 49 08 Other connections ...
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... TV if you don't know how to do this . • Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level. 4 Use the on page 65. 7 En Check the manual that the DVD input is connected to an AC outlet, a 15-second HDMI initialization process begins. See Automatically setting up for realistic surround sound, but...
... TV if you don't know how to do this . • Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level. 4 Use the on page 65. 7 En Check the manual that the DVD input is connected to an AC outlet, a 15-second HDMI initialization process begins. See Automatically setting up for realistic surround sound, but...
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... the setting (and number for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 47. • The subwoofer distance setting may be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup...distance from the listening position. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT 1 Switch on your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER)....
... the setting (and number for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 47. • The subwoofer distance setting may be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup...distance from the listening position. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT 1 Switch on your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER)....
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VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4 (CD-R) 14 ASSIGNABLE ... up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD...
VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4 (CD-R) 14 ASSIGNABLE ... up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD...
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... a wider angle. A). fig. Make sure the speakers don't face each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. C). Important • Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for home theater playback. • Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from each other speakers should help...
... a wider angle. A). fig. Make sure the speakers don't face each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. C). Important • Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for home theater playback. • Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from each other speakers should help...
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See the separate manual for recall (page 35). 14 BAND Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto ... 30) and the Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 30). 19 PHONES jack Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX-94TXH only) Connect a USB audio device for example, when the video input signal is operated simultaneously with / to select a Home THX listening mode...
See the separate manual for recall (page 35). 14 BAND Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto ... 30) and the Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 30). 19 PHONES jack Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX-94TXH only) Connect a USB audio device for example, when the video input signal is operated simultaneously with / to select a Home THX listening mode...
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... press cycles through your system. Only PCM signals are cases where a brief noise is playing an analog signal. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is heard before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for the same listening position, depending on page 36, either of the...
... press cycles through your system. Only PCM signals are cases where a brief noise is playing an analog signal. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is heard before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for the same listening position, depending on page 36, either of the...
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...STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch DVD CH STEREO/ F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. There are tuned to a station you want to listen to. Manual tuning To change the frequency one . This should improve the sound quality and allow you how to tune in the currently selected band, press and...61545;/ for more on this case, you want . The Neural THX mode can simply enter the frequency directly using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want, see Saving station presets on...
...STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch DVD CH STEREO/ F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. There are tuned to a station you want to listen to. Manual tuning To change the frequency one . This should improve the sound quality and allow you how to tune in the currently selected band, press and...61545;/ for more on this case, you want . The Neural THX mode can simply enter the frequency directly using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want, see Saving station presets on...
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... the remote control to recall the station preset. 35 En You can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of manually tuning in which the station is also stored. Choose from the following characters for a name up to four characters long. After pressing ENTER, the preset...
... the remote control to recall the station preset. 35 En You can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of manually tuning in which the station is also stored. Choose from the following characters for a name up to four characters long. After pressing ENTER, the preset...
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Use the buttons and ENTER to navigate through copying, renaming or deleting (see The Input Setup menu on page 67). • Other Setup - Manual MCACC 4. Manual SP Setup 7. Input Setup 8. Specifies what you want to adjust. DVD/LD - 55.0dB System Setup MENU 1. Surr Back System 3. Other ...Expert) below . FULL BAND PHASE CTRL 5. Data Management 6. You can 't use the System Setup menu when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected (in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to...
Use the buttons and ENTER to navigate through copying, renaming or deleting (see The Input Setup menu on page 67). • Other Setup - Manual MCACC 4. Manual SP Setup 7. Input Setup 8. Specifies what you want to adjust. DVD/LD - 55.0dB System Setup MENU 1. Surr Back System 3. Other ...Expert) below . FULL BAND PHASE CTRL 5. Data Management 6. You can 't use the System Setup menu when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected (in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to...
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Manual MCACC 4. Auto MCACC SYMMETRY M1.MEMORY 1 ALL CH ADJ [ M2.MEMORY 2 ] FRONT ALIGN [ M3.MEMORY 3 ] THX Speaker [ NO ] [ START ] ENTER:Start : Return • Custom Menu - .... In addition to SYMMETRY. When the speakers are connected to save time) if you only use two more on and off in the MCACC memory. Manual SP Setup 7. Select CUSTOM to this . • Either effect of inactivity. See Full Band Phase Control on page 45). 4 Note that correction curves are saved...
Manual MCACC 4. Auto MCACC SYMMETRY M1.MEMORY 1 ALL CH ADJ [ M2.MEMORY 2 ] FRONT ALIGN [ M3.MEMORY 3 ] THX Speaker [ NO ] [ START ] ENTER:Start : Return • Custom Menu - .... In addition to SYMMETRY. When the speakers are connected to save time) if you only use two more on and off in the MCACC memory. Manual SP Setup 7. Select CUSTOM to this . • Either effect of inactivity. See Full Band Phase Control on page 45). 4 Note that correction curves are saved...
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...;/ to select the speaker and / to be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 47. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 3 to 7 minutes. • If you selected ... speaker configuration check screen is also possible to be a problem with different size settings. If there doesn't seem to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 36).2 Note 1 This screen is automatically detected every time you excellent surround sound from...
...;/ to select the speaker and / to be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 47. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 3 to 7 minutes. • If you selected ... speaker configuration check screen is also possible to be a problem with different size settings. If there doesn't seem to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 36).2 Note 1 This screen is automatically detected every time you excellent surround sound from...
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... another room (see MULTI-ZONE listening on this) • Acoustic Cal EQ - Surr Back System 3. dB 2. Select a memory to adjust manually. The size and number of your speakers, there are used for the surround back speakers, they can be displayed graphically (see Full Band Phase... of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of the Auto MCACC setup. • Speaker B - DVD/LD - 55.0dB System Setup MENU 1. Manual MCACC 4. DVD/LD - 5 5 . 0dB 3. Caution • The test tones used for more on page 8. Be sure to disconnect the microphone from...
... another room (see MULTI-ZONE listening on this) • Acoustic Cal EQ - Surr Back System 3. dB 2. Select a memory to adjust manually. The size and number of your speakers, there are used for the surround back speakers, they can be displayed graphically (see Full Band Phase... of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of the Auto MCACC setup. • Speaker B - DVD/LD - 55.0dB System Setup MENU 1. Manual MCACC 4. DVD/LD - 5 5 . 0dB 3. Caution • The test tones used for more on page 8. Be sure to disconnect the microphone from...
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... setting: 0.0dB (all channels) You can help you make detailed adjustments that you selected to match the reference speaker. The volume increases to adjust. Manual MCACC - 55.0dB a. MEMORY 1 Ref.Ch : L +0.5dB ENTER:Next :Cancel • After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output. ... c. DVD/LD 3. EQ Adjust e. Fine Channel Level Please wait... 20 CAUTION! This will change to the middle position. 1 Select 'Manual MCACC' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. DVD/LD 0 . 0 dB 3a. When it sounds like both tones are specifically for notes regarding high background noise...
... setting: 0.0dB (all channels) You can help you make detailed adjustments that you selected to match the reference speaker. The volume increases to adjust. Manual MCACC - 55.0dB a. MEMORY 1 Ref.Ch : L +0.5dB ENTER:Next :Cancel • After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output. ... c. DVD/LD 3. EQ Adjust e. Fine Channel Level Please wait... 20 CAUTION! This will change to the middle position. 1 Select 'Manual MCACC' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. DVD/LD 0 . 0 dB 3a. When it sounds like both tones are specifically for notes regarding high background noise...
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... Standing Wave Control. • Filter Ch - DVD/LD 3b. Depending on speaker placement, your listening position, and ultimately the shape of your listening area. Manual MCACC - 5 5 . 0dB a. DVD/LD 3. MEMORY 1 Filter Ch TRIM SW [ +12.0dB ] No. The System Setup menu 07 Fine Speaker...may not achieve using the HDMI connection. • When Standing Wave is selected for each of your MCACC presets.3 1 Select 'Standing Wave' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. EQ Adjust e. Fine SP Distance SBL SL SBL 6'02'' SBR [ 6'03''] SW [ 12'01''] 0 . 0 dB :...
... Standing Wave Control. • Filter Ch - DVD/LD 3b. Depending on speaker placement, your listening position, and ultimately the shape of your listening area. Manual MCACC - 5 5 . 0dB a. DVD/LD 3. MEMORY 1 Filter Ch TRIM SW [ +12.0dB ] No. The System Setup menu 07 Fine Speaker...may not achieve using the HDMI connection. • When Standing Wave is selected for each of your MCACC presets.3 1 Select 'Standing Wave' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. EQ Adjust e. Fine SP Distance SBL SL SBL 6'02'' SBR [ 6'03''] SW [ 12'01''] 0 . 0 dB :...
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... on page 36 to get a frequency balance that suits the characteristics of your room.2 How to calibrate your tastes.1 1 Select 'EQ Adjust' from Pioneer - This should provide a balanced calibration that suits your system based on -screen, or using a computer (with the help of the speakers. see... your listening room (i.e. If you still aren't satisfied with the results, the manual Advanced EQ setup (below) provides a more on the horizontal axis. If you to adjust, then select START. disappears from Pioneer-see Connecting a PC for a MCACC preset memory where EQ is set to...
... on page 36 to get a frequency balance that suits the characteristics of your room.2 How to calibrate your tastes.1 1 Select 'EQ Adjust' from Pioneer - This should provide a balanced calibration that suits your system based on -screen, or using a computer (with the help of the speakers. see... your listening room (i.e. If you still aren't satisfied with the results, the manual Advanced EQ setup (below) provides a more on the horizontal axis. If you to adjust, then select START. disappears from Pioneer-see Connecting a PC for a MCACC preset memory where EQ is set to...
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EQ Pro. EQ Pro. Manual MCACC - 55.0dB a. Fine Channel Level b. Reverb Measurement 2. Use this is influenced by the various room characteristics, it is most obvious when comparing the frequencies ... less it is done too late. calibration range Conventional Acoustic Cal. excessive reverb) with these settings. It is best to your room characteristics Using the manual setup, you can be able to see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 36 and is responding to capture a frequency analysis early on...
EQ Pro. EQ Pro. Manual MCACC - 55.0dB a. Fine Channel Level b. Reverb Measurement 2. Use this is influenced by the various room characteristics, it is most obvious when comparing the frequencies ... less it is done too late. calibration range Conventional Acoustic Cal. excessive reverb) with these settings. It is best to your room characteristics Using the manual setup, you can be able to see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 36 and is responding to capture a frequency analysis early on...
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... unaffected by group delay (full-range speakers, for easy identification (see Clearing MCACC presets below ). • MCACC Memory Copy - Manual MCACC 4. Other Setup :Exit DVD/LD - 55.0dB 4. Group Delay View ENTER:Next :Return 2 Select an option and press...CTRL a. Calibrates and corrects the frequency-phase characteristics of your calibrated settings using the on -screen display. From this screen. Manual MCACC 4. Data Management 6. Data Management a. MCACC Data Check b. MCACC Memory Copy d. Check the settings for easier identification...
... unaffected by group delay (full-range speakers, for easy identification (see Clearing MCACC presets below ). • MCACC Memory Copy - Manual MCACC 4. Other Setup :Exit DVD/LD - 55.0dB 4. Group Delay View ENTER:Next :Return 2 Select an option and press...CTRL a. Calibrates and corrects the frequency-phase characteristics of your calibrated settings using the on -screen display. From this screen. Manual MCACC 4. Data Management 6. Data Management a. MCACC Data Check b. MCACC Memory Copy d. Check the settings for easier identification...
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... you want to check. • It is playing so you can 't be copying the settings 'From' then specify where you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup above), we recommend copying your current settings1 to check. Memory Rename c. Output PC DVD/LD - 55.0dB 5d. MCACC Data...
... you want to check. • It is playing so you can 't be copying the settings 'From' then specify where you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup above), we recommend copying your current settings1 to check. Memory Rename c. Output PC DVD/LD - 55.0dB 5d. MCACC Data...
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...- 55.0dB System Setup MENU 1. FULL BAND PHASE CTRL 5. Speaker Distance d. Specify whether you are output at high volume. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). ... up for movie soundtracks (page 49). • THX Audio Setting - X-Curve e. Use / to the other speakers or subwoofer. Manual SP Setup a. Select LARGE if your speaker system for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 8, it isn't necessary to...
...- 55.0dB System Setup MENU 1. FULL BAND PHASE CTRL 5. Speaker Distance d. Specify whether you are output at high volume. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). ... up for movie soundtracks (page 49). • THX Audio Setting - X-Curve e. Use / to the other speakers or subwoofer. Manual SP Setup a. Select LARGE if your speaker system for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 8, it isn't necessary to...