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... in the box 6 Ventilation 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control 8 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . 9 Playing a source 9 Better...Setting 49 08 Other connections Connecting an iPod 50 Connecting your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Standard surround sound 28 Using the Home THX modes 29 Using the Advanced surround effects 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer...
... in the box 6 Ventilation 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control 8 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . 9 Playing a source 9 Better...Setting 49 08 Other connections Connecting an iPod 50 Connecting your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Standard surround sound 28 Using the Home THX modes 29 Using the Advanced surround effects 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer...
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...synchronized amp mode 66 About HDMI Control 66 10 Other Settings The Input Setup menu 67 Input function default and possible settings 68 The Other Setup menu 68 Multi Channel Input Setup 69 ZONE Audio Setup 69 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 69 OSD Adjustment 70 11 Using other ...functions Setting the Audio options 71 Setting the Video options 72 Making an audio or a video recording 73 Playing a different source when recording ...
...synchronized amp mode 66 About HDMI Control 66 10 Other Settings The Input Setup menu 67 Input function default and possible settings 68 The Other Setup menu 68 Multi Channel Input Setup 69 ZONE Audio Setup 69 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 69 OSD Adjustment 70 11 Using other ...functions Setting the Audio options 71 Setting the Video options 72 Making an audio or a video recording 73 Playing a different source when recording ...
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...the front panel display blinks during this . In most cases, you won't have to make changes for more on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Place your speaker setup. Also see HDMI Control on this process. This receiver will have your liking. Check the manual ...them for more setup options. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the sound. See also Making receiver settings from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the receiver's...
...the front panel display blinks during this . In most cases, you won't have to make changes for more on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Place your speaker setup. Also see HDMI Control on this process. This receiver will have your liking. Check the manual ...them for more setup options. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the sound. See also Making receiver settings from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the receiver's...
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...MCACC preset3 then select START.4 4 Follow the instructions on the front panel. Place the microphone so that correction curves are saved only when set up the microphone provided with your particular room, and also to calibrate the frequencyphase characteristics of the speakers connected. A progress report is connected...select 'OK' and press ENTER in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 45). 4 Note that it later in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLAERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected. ZONE & SOURCE/...
...MCACC preset3 then select START.4 4 Follow the instructions on the front panel. Place the microphone so that correction curves are saved only when set up the microphone provided with your particular room, and also to calibrate the frequencyphase characteristics of the speakers connected. A progress report is connected...select 'OK' and press ENTER in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 45). 4 Note that it later in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLAERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected. ZONE & SOURCE/...
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... of the Auto MCACC setup. Playing a source Here are any instructions showing in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 36 for Channel Level, Speaker...61557; RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you want to be as quiet as possible while this is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this . 3 • Depending on the playback component (for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan,...
... of the Auto MCACC setup. Playing a source Here are any instructions showing in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 36 for Channel Level, Speaker...61557; RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you want to be as quiet as possible while this is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this . 3 • Depending on the playback component (for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan,...
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...receiver. Using Phase Control During multichannel playback, LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) signals as well as shown in phase distortion where the low-frequency sound is set to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). Note 1 • You may need to do this) if you may only get digital 2 channel...Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL effect. • The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be set to ON in achieving proper sound reproduction. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on , this type of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase...
...receiver. Using Phase Control During multichannel playback, LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) signals as well as shown in phase distortion where the low-frequency sound is set to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). Note 1 • You may need to do this) if you may only get digital 2 channel...Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL effect. • The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be set to ON in achieving proper sound reproduction. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on , this type of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase...
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...FULLBAND PHASE.3 Both the Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control functions are plugged in the System Setup (see Automatically setting up for audio use generally reproduce sound with the divided frequency bands output from the speakers with the supplied microphone, ...woofer output sound in the middle- Furthermore, the enhanced frequency-phase characteristics between the ranges of typical 3-way speakers, for multichannel setting.2 Full Band Phase Control OFF Tweeter Midrange Woofer Group Delay Characteristics ms Sound in the high-, middle-, and lowfrequency ranges, respectively)....
...FULLBAND PHASE.3 Both the Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control functions are plugged in the System Setup (see Automatically setting up for audio use generally reproduce sound with the divided frequency bands output from the speakers with the supplied microphone, ...woofer output sound in the middle- Furthermore, the enhanced frequency-phase characteristics between the ranges of typical 3-way speakers, for multichannel setting.2 Full Band Phase Control OFF Tweeter Midrange Woofer Group Delay Characteristics ms Sound in the high-, middle-, and lowfrequency ranges, respectively)....
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...the input function of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. Each set of this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 22. Use of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-video1 and stereo analog audio. See ...other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. In this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to power another component in Setting the Video options on page 72) OFF. 13 En Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that ...
...the input function of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. Each set of this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 22. Use of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-video1 and stereo analog audio. See ...other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. In this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to power another component in Setting the Video options on page 72) OFF. 13 En Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that ...
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.... 2 Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD player to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs. Connect using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect these instead. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative... XM PR PR ASSIGNABLE 14 DIGITAL (VIDEO/GAME 1) ASSIGNABLE 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 12 V TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA VSX-94TXH OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your TV and DVD...
.... 2 Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD player to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs. Connect using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect these instead. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative... XM PR PR ASSIGNABLE 14 DIGITAL (VIDEO/GAME 1) ASSIGNABLE 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 12 V TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA VSX-94TXH OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your TV and DVD...
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... V TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA M DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on this step. 15 En 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 ... R R SUB W. See also Using the component video jacks on this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with S-video or composite video connections. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page...
... V TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA M DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on this step. 15 En 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 ... R R SUB W. See also Using the component video jacks on this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with S-video or composite video connections. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page...
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... a very stable, flicker-free picture. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the connection.2 Using the component video jacks Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to... your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can also take advantage of the video player/recorder to the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. 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 (...
... a very stable, flicker-free picture. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the connection.2 Using the component video jacks Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to... your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can also take advantage of the video player/recorder to the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. 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 (...
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... to the OPTICAL IN 4 (CD-R) input. Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-94TXH only) OUT2 (OUT1 is shown in Connecting analog audio sources below. 17 En When you set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 67). • The digital outputs from... use for which input you must make analog connections as explained in the illustration).2 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. 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 ...
... to the OPTICAL IN 4 (CD-R) input. Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-94TXH only) OUT2 (OUT1 is shown in Connecting analog audio sources below. 17 En When you set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 67). • The digital outputs from... use for which input you must make analog connections as explained in the illustration).2 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. 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 ...
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...trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead. Note that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-94TXH ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE R ZONE2 L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT IN MONITOR MONIOUT TOR OUT...video connections. One of the front panel door to select VIDEO/GAME 2. You can use with audio recorders. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to the front panel inputs The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (VIDEO), an S-video jack (S-...
...trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead. Note that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-94TXH ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE R ZONE2 L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT IN MONITOR MONIOUT TOR OUT...video connections. One of the front panel door to select VIDEO/GAME 2. You can use with audio recorders. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to the front panel inputs The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (VIDEO), an S-video jack (S-...
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... that reception quality is satisfactory. 2 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. 3 Press the AM LOOP antenna terminal tabs to a wall (fig. L C R 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) ...TV/SAT IN 1 IN VIDEO / IN 2 GAME 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. A fig. Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other than the supplied AM loop antenna. 21 En Note 1 Do not use any antennas other electrical appliances and do not let it come...
... that reception quality is satisfactory. 2 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. 3 Press the AM LOOP antenna terminal tabs to a wall (fig. L C R 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) ...TV/SAT IN 1 IN VIDEO / IN 2 GAME 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. A fig. Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other than the supplied AM loop antenna. 21 En Note 1 Do not use any antennas other electrical appliances and do not let it come...
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... stepped on and off by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). A damaged power cord can exceed the 100 W maximum ... the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. to 18 ft.) Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this outlet is turned on . Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in...
... stepped on and off by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). A damaged power cord can exceed the 100 W maximum ... the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. to 18 ft.) Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this outlet is turned on . Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in...
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... when the MCACC preset memory currently being selected has not been corrected with Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional or when EQ is set to select Auto Surround (page 28) or Stream Direct (page 30) listening. 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see...or Full Band Phase Control is on . 3 PHASE CONTROL - Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH front panel 12 34 5 67 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC PHASE CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION ...
... when the MCACC preset memory currently being selected has not been corrected with Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional or when EQ is set to select Auto Surround (page 28) or Stream Direct (page 30) listening. 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see...or Full Band Phase Control is on . 3 PHASE CONTROL - Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH front panel 12 34 5 67 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC PHASE CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION ...
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... light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is set to a setting other than PURE (for HOME MEDIA GALLERY. 24 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone. 25 VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT See Connecting a... TUNE / buttons to find preset stations (page 35). 22 RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX-94TXH only) Connect a USB audio device for Standard decoding and to switch between AM and FM radio bands (page 34). 15 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE...
... light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is set to a setting other than PURE (for HOME MEDIA GALLERY. 24 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone. 25 VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT See Connecting a... TUNE / buttons to find preset stations (page 35). 22 RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX-94TXH only) Connect a USB audio device for Standard decoding and to switch between AM and FM radio bands (page 34). 15 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE...
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Lights when the mono mode is set to the active Audio parameter(s) (page 71) and/or ANALOG ATT (page 74). 9 V.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 32). 10 TUNER indicators ... Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - STEREO - Left front channel C - Left surround back channel SB - Lights when one of the Home THX modes is set using the MPX button. 2 Program format indicators These change according to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 57). 16 Listening mode indicators THX...
Lights when the mono mode is set to the active Audio parameter(s) (page 71) and/or ANALOG ATT (page 74). 9 V.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 32). 10 TUNER indicators ... Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - STEREO - Left front channel C - Left surround back channel SB - Lights when one of the Home THX modes is set using the MPX button. 2 Program format indicators These change according to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 57). 16 Listening mode indicators THX...
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... the level of the source currently being played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECT Use to select ...to select closed captioning with DTV). 6 TUNE/ST) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your system on page 77). 4 Number buttons and other receiver/component controls Use the ...component control using the number buttons (page 34). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVD CD-R TV...
... the level of the source currently being played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECT Use to select ...to select closed captioning with DTV). 6 TUNE/ST) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your system on page 77). 4 Number buttons and other receiver/component controls Use the ...component control using the number buttons (page 34). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVD CD-R TV...
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... 77 for Standard decoding and to switch between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 35). 9 STATUS Press to check selected receiver settings (page 75). 10 MULTI OPE Use this ). 13 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals. PRESET -...use this ). Press for more on page 77. TV CH +/- - Indicates the setup mode, from other remote controls on this button to set the listening volume. 16 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it using the input source buttons. S.DIRECT - Controls and displays ...
... 77 for Standard decoding and to switch between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 35). 9 STATUS Press to check selected receiver settings (page 75). 10 MULTI OPE Use this ). 13 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals. PRESET -...use this ). Press for more on page 77. TV CH +/- - Indicates the setup mode, from other remote controls on this button to set the listening volume. 16 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it using the input source buttons. S.DIRECT - Controls and displays ...