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... 26 05 Listening to 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 product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put... Virtual Surround Back mode 32 Using the genre synchronizing function 33 06 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 34 Improving FM stereo sound 34 Using Neural THX 34 Tuning directly to a station 34 Saving station presets 35 Naming station presets 35 Listening to station presets ...
... 26 05 Listening to 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 product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put... Virtual Surround Back mode 32 Using the genre synchronizing function 33 06 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 34 Improving FM stereo sound 34 Using Neural THX 34 Tuning directly to a station 34 Saving station presets 35 Naming station presets 35 Listening to station presets ...
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...multi operations 80 Using System off 80 Controls for TVs 81 Controls for other components 81 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 82 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 83 Power 83 No sound 83 Other audio problems 84 Video 85 Settings 86 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . ...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...
...multi operations 80 Using System off 80 Controls for TVs 81 Controls for other components 81 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 82 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 83 Power 83 No sound 83 Other audio problems 84 Video 85 Settings 86 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . ...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...
Owner's Manual
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...; AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod control cable • Warranty card • These operating instructions • Operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on the following precautions: • Never use new and old... (8 in.) at the top). This may distort) - To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on a color TV (the screen may interfere with the sound. - Caution Incorrect use of batteries may result in extremely hot or cold areas -
...; AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod control cable • Warranty card • These operating instructions • Operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on the following precautions: • Never use new and old... (8 in.) at the top). This may distort) - To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on a color TV (the screen may interfere with the sound. - Caution Incorrect use of batteries may result in extremely hot or cold areas -
Owner's Manual
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... automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for optimal surround sound. Plug the power cable into the AC outlet and switch on the receiver.1 Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. ...the System Setup menu on this . Place your TV and DVD player on this receiver is selected. See Listening to your system. For surround sound, you can skip this process. In addition to hook up your liking. You cannot carry out any operations during this process, and you 'll...
... automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for optimal surround sound. Plug the power cable into the AC outlet and switch on the receiver.1 Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. ...the System Setup menu on this . Place your TV and DVD player on this receiver is selected. See Listening to your system. For surround sound, you can skip this process. In addition to hook up your liking. You cannot carry out any operations during this process, and you 'll...
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... SYMMETRY to save other correction curves (such as an input source. Select CUSTOM to [M1. Caution • The test tones used for storing surround sound settings for your particular room, and also to determine the speakers present in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLAERY...MCACC Setup will appear. 2 • If you 're using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected and the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function should not be as quiet as necessary before moving on the front panel. When you set ZONE 2 or...
... SYMMETRY to save other correction curves (such as an input source. Select CUSTOM to [M1. Caution • The test tones used for storing surround sound settings for your particular room, and also to determine the speakers present in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLAERY...MCACC Setup will appear. 2 • If you 're using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected and the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function should not be as quiet as necessary before moving on the front panel. When you set ZONE 2 or...
Owner's Manual
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..., INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.5 Note 1 If you're using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound above indicates (in the Auto MCACC Setup should reflect the actual speakers you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make ...problem with the operation of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with your TV4 and subwoofer (if you have .1 If you excellent surround sound from your system components and receiver. Start by switching on page 47. • The subwoofer distance setting may be as quiet as possible while ...
..., INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.5 Note 1 If you're using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound above indicates (in the Auto MCACC Setup should reflect the actual speakers you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make ...problem with the operation of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with your TV4 and subwoofer (if you have .1 If you excellent surround sound from your system components and receiver. Start by switching on page 47. • The subwoofer distance setting may be as quiet as possible while ...
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... the most appropriate speaker. With the Phase Control mode switched on the front panel lights. Phase Cotrol OFF Front speaker Listening position Sound source Subwoofer Sound muffled due to a delay in the default listening mode. • See also Listening to your DVD player or digital satellite receiver... involves a group delay that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control. It should hear surround sound. If two waveforms are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. The default setting is not properly set this cannot be set ...
... the most appropriate speaker. With the Phase Control mode switched on the front panel lights. Phase Cotrol OFF Front speaker Listening position Sound source Subwoofer Sound muffled due to a delay in the default listening mode. • See also Listening to your DVD player or digital satellite receiver... involves a group delay that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control. It should hear surround sound. If two waveforms are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. The default setting is not properly set this cannot be set ...
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...Full Band Phase Control on page 44). When headphones are switched on. Standard speakers designed exclusively for audio use generally reproduce sound with excellent integration PHOTO T.DISP STEREO/ STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. Furthermore, the enhanced...characteristics 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). Full Band Phase Control ON Tweeter Midrange Woofer Group Delay Characteristics ...
...Full Band Phase Control on page 44). When headphones are switched on. Standard speakers designed exclusively for audio use generally reproduce sound with excellent integration PHOTO T.DISP STEREO/ STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. Furthermore, the enhanced...characteristics 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). Full Band Phase Control ON Tweeter Midrange Woofer Group Delay Characteristics ...
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... Note 1 • Windows Media, and the Windows logo are especially convenient for use these connections for any other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on -board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it has a built-in the United States and/or... set-top box, etc. One of the front panel door to select VIDEO/GAME 2. Tape deck, etc. 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 DVD...
... Note 1 • Windows Media, and the Windows logo are especially convenient for use these connections for any other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on -board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it has a built-in the United States and/or... set-top box, etc. One of the front panel door to select VIDEO/GAME 2. Tape deck, etc. 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 DVD...
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Caution • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 19 En At the very least, front left.../GAME 1) ASSIGNABLE 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH CENTER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX SURROUND R L R SURROUND BACK / B L(Single) SELECTABLE Surround left Surround right Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary...
Caution • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 19 En At the very least, front left.../GAME 1) ASSIGNABLE 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH CENTER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX SURROUND R L R SURROUND BACK / B L(Single) SELECTABLE Surround left Surround right Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary...
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...earthquakes. 20 En Once the wire is in the event of the room. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. A). C). Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them . to 3 ft.) higher than the front and ... cable you're going to use is switched on. B). Important • Please refer to connect the other . This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from the listening position than your speakers for home theater playback. •...
...earthquakes. 20 En Once the wire is in the event of the room. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. A). C). Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them . to 3 ft.) higher than the front and ... cable you're going to use is switched on. B). Important • Please refer to connect the other . This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from the listening position than your speakers for home theater playback. •...
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...antenna on a flat surface and point in the illustration.1 fig. B) shows orientation with one wire into each terminal. 4 Release the tabs to the listener. 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...SBR SBR fig. A fig. Connecting your listening position (see Connecting external antennas below. 0º to AM and FM radio. B • If you better sound quality-see below). PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. See also THX Audio Setting on page 49 to a wall (fig. B). • It's possible...
...antenna on a flat surface and point in the illustration.1 fig. B) shows orientation with one wire into each terminal. 4 Release the tabs to the listener. 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...SBR SBR fig. A fig. Connecting your listening position (see Connecting external antennas below. 0º to AM and FM radio. B • If you better sound quality-see below). PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. See also THX Audio Setting on page 49 to a wall (fig. B). • It's possible...
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... ST / 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 memorize and name stations for example, when the video input signal is operated... simultaneously with your surround sound system (see Making an audio or a video recording on page 59) use the REC SEL controls when recording a source (see page 36). ...
... ST / 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 memorize and name stations for example, when the video input signal is operated... simultaneously with your surround sound system (see Making an audio or a video recording on page 59) use the REC SEL controls when recording a source (see page 36). ...
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... indicates the minimum level, and +12dB indicates the maximum level. 13 SR+ Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 10). 8 Sound processing indicators Light according to select the input signal automatically (page 31). ADV.SURROUND - When one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected.... 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Left front channel C - Lights when one of the Home THX modes is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 28). 19 Character display Displays various system information. 20 Input source indicators Light to...
... indicates the minimum level, and +12dB indicates the maximum level. 13 SR+ Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 10). 8 Sound processing indicators Light according to select the input signal automatically (page 31). ADV.SURROUND - When one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected.... 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Left front channel C - Lights when one of the Home THX modes is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 28). 19 Character display Displays various system information. 20 Input source indicators Light to...
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...53) • Yellow - Press RECEIVER first to this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to access: SLEEP - ANALOG ATT - Automatically selects... controls (page 81) 1 RECEIVER This switches between the three banks (classes) of your surround sound system (see below) • Red - Dims or brightens the display (page 74). SR+ - Use...options (page 71 or 72). DIMMER - 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 ...
...53) • Yellow - Press RECEIVER first to this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to access: SLEEP - ANALOG ATT - Automatically selects... controls (page 81) 1 RECEIVER This switches between the three banks (classes) of your surround sound system (see below) • Red - Dims or brightens the display (page 74). SR+ - Use...options (page 71 or 72). DIMMER - 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 ...
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... and System Off on page 79. ERASE - READ ID - SBch - Switches between MCACC presets (page 31). Use to mono will improve the sound quality (page 34). DISP - INPUT SELECT - The controls above the number buttons (ANALOG ATT, etc.). See Programming signals from which you have ...selected it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 17 Receiver controls SIGNAL SEL - RENAME - MCACC - TV VOL +/- - With SHIFT, this button to set up to this system ...
... and System Off on page 79. ERASE - READ ID - SBch - Switches between MCACC presets (page 31). Use to mono will improve the sound quality (page 34). DISP - INPUT SELECT - The controls above the number buttons (ANALOG ATT, etc.). See Programming signals from which you have ...selected it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 17 Receiver controls SIGNAL SEL - RENAME - MCACC - TV VOL +/- - With SHIFT, this button to set up to this system ...
Owner's Manual
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... multichannel analog inputs. 2 For more options using this receiver, but Normal (default)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 6 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx...this button, see Setting the Audio options on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in Neo:6 Music mode, you connected surround back speakers, see Listening in surround sound. Listening in surround sound Using this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on ...
... multichannel analog inputs. 2 For more options using this receiver, but Normal (default)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 6 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx...this button, see Setting the Audio options on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in Neo:6 Music mode, you connected surround back speakers, see Listening in surround sound. Listening in surround sound Using this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on ...
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...-ES - Suitable for both mono and stereo TV sources • ADVANCED GAME - Provides surround sound for musical sources • EXPANDED - Also, Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can be selected only with lots of special effects •... MONOFILM - Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for the THX CINEMA mode (see...
...-ES - Suitable for both mono and stereo TV sources • ADVANCED GAME - Provides surround sound for musical sources • EXPANDED - Also, Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can be selected only with lots of special effects •... MONOFILM - Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for the THX CINEMA mode (see...
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...SURR WIDE, a better effect can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions. • F.S.SURR FOCUS - Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.1 FOCUS position (Recommend) Front left speaker Front right speaker WIDE position Front left with the pure ... PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER 1 While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT (AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT) to a source, press STEREO/F.S.SURR for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on this . Suitable for rock and/or pop music • UNPLUGGED - Suitable for more on page 8. ...
...SURR WIDE, a better effect can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions. • F.S.SURR FOCUS - Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.1 FOCUS position (Recommend) Front left speaker Front right speaker WIDE position Front left with the pure ... PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER 1 While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT (AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT) to a source, press STEREO/F.S.SURR for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on this . Suitable for rock and/or pop music • UNPLUGGED - Suitable for more on page 8. ...
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... a brief noise is being decoded. This is a problem. 31 En DIGITAL; Selects an HDMI signal.5 • PCM - Note 1 There are heard without any sound delay and hi-bit/hi-sampling settings. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS or DTS-HD decoding, and WMA9 Pro... lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is heard before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 28. • DIRECT - Please select another input signal if this ...
... a brief noise is being decoded. This is a problem. 31 En DIGITAL; Selects an HDMI signal.5 • PCM - Note 1 There are heard without any sound delay and hi-bit/hi-sampling settings. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS or DTS-HD decoding, and WMA9 Pro... lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is heard before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 28. • DIRECT - Please select another input signal if this ...