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... will know how to station presets 32 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 33 Surround back speaker setting 33 Manual MCACC setup 34 Fine Channel Level 34 Fine Speaker Distance 35 Acoustic Calibration EQ... Placing the speakers 18 THX speaker system setup 19 Connecting antennas 19 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...effects 27 Setting the effect options 27 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
... will know how to station presets 32 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 33 Surround back speaker setting 33 Manual MCACC setup 34 Fine Channel Level 34 Fine Speaker Distance 35 Acoustic Calibration EQ... Placing the speakers 18 THX speaker system setup 19 Connecting antennas 19 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...effects 27 Setting the effect options 27 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
Owner's Manual
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...tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for surround sound in Installing your speaker system on this. Check the manual that came with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu on page 33 for more on the sound. Important • ...into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for optimal surround sound. Make sure you get from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for both channel delay and channel level. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to...
...tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for surround sound in Installing your speaker system on this. Check the manual that came with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu on page 33 for more on the sound. Important • ...into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for optimal surround sound. Make sure you get from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for both channel delay and channel level. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to...
Owner's Manual
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... the System Setup menu then press ENTER.2 System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup 2. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the Auto MCACC Setup should reflect the ...to be a problem, you have THX-certified speakers, make sure it 's doing this is selected, then press ENTER. 5 minute guide 02 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R DVR 2 DVR1 TV CTRL XM RADIO ROOM 2 TUNER...
... the System Setup menu then press ENTER.2 System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup 2. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the Auto MCACC Setup should reflect the ...to be a problem, you have THX-certified speakers, make sure it 's doing this is selected, then press ENTER. 5 minute guide 02 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R DVR 2 DVR1 TV CTRL XM RADIO ROOM 2 TUNER...
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...; Make sure the setup mic is a very important factor in surround sound on page 26 if you need to this receiver. If two waveforms are playing a stereo source, you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 29). 3 • You may need to the VIDEO 1 jacks on phase...and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is not optimal for example a DVD player), your home theater system. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTVINFO...
...; Make sure the setup mic is a very important factor in surround sound on page 26 if you need to this receiver. If two waveforms are playing a stereo source, you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 29). 3 • You may need to the VIDEO 1 jacks on phase...and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is not optimal for example a DVD player), your home theater system. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTVINFO...
Owner's Manual
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...picture. 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.4 • For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 IN inputs. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. Note 1 If your set -...record, connect the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO AV IN S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. Use a ...
...picture. 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.4 • For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 IN inputs. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. Note 1 If your set -...record, connect the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO AV IN S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. Use a ...
Owner's Manual
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...CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 17 En Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT CAUTION These... MULTI CH IN CENTER VSX-80TXV AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Surround left Surround right Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary. If any uninsulated parts.
...CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 17 En Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT CAUTION These... MULTI CH IN CENTER VSX-80TXV AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Surround left Surround right Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary. If any uninsulated parts.
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C). Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on the floor. Important • Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for bigger rooms. • Surround and surround back speakers should help you to get the best sound from speakers being ...
C). Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on the floor. Important • Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for bigger rooms. • Surround and surround back speakers should help you to get the best sound from speakers being ...
Owner's Manual
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...don't output DTS signals. Each press cycles through the options as follows: • VirtualSB ON - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 2 • You can't use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones, or with the THX, XM HD...is playing an analog signal. Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - You can simply switch surround back channel processing off). • Press RECEIVER then press SBch (SBch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options. Each press cycles through the options as follows: • SBch ...
...don't output DTS signals. Each press cycles through the options as follows: • VirtualSB ON - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 2 • You can't use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones, or with the THX, XM HD...is playing an analog signal. Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - You can simply switch surround back channel processing off). • Press RECEIVER then press SBch (SBch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options. Each press cycles through the options as follows: • SBch ...
Owner's Manual
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...classes then press ST / to select the station preset you can simply enter the frequency directly using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. The receiver will start over. In this case, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 31 for... band (FM or AM), if necessary. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. 31 En RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R XM RADIO ROOM 2 TUNER...
...classes then press ST / to select the station preset you can simply enter the frequency directly using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. The receiver will start over. In this case, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 31 for... band (FM or AM), if necessary. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. 31 En RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R XM RADIO ROOM 2 TUNER...
Owner's Manual
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...• Press SETUP at this system. Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see Manual speaker setup on the receiver and your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Bi-amping your front speakers on your TV. Select for normal home...speakers in your surround back speakers (see Automatically setting up two speaker systems in either the main or sub room). 33 En RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R DVR 2 DVR1 TV CTRL XM RADIO ROOM 2 TUNER...
...• Press SETUP at this system. Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see Manual speaker setup on the receiver and your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Bi-amping your front speakers on your TV. Select for normal home...speakers in your surround back speakers (see Automatically setting up two speaker systems in either the main or sub room). 33 En RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R DVR 2 DVR1 TV CTRL XM RADIO ROOM 2 TUNER...
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... test tones used in the MCACC setup are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in order. • Fine Ch Level - See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you 'll have plenty of your speaker system (see Copying your current speaker system or add... new speakers). • EQ Auto Setting - System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup : Exit 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ Auto Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 ...
... test tones used in the MCACC setup are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in order. • Fine Ch Level - See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you 'll have plenty of your speaker system (see Copying your current speaker system or add... new speakers). • EQ Auto Setting - System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup : Exit 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ Auto Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 ...
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.... Try to make detailed adjustments that suits your tastes. This provides a 'flat' equalization setting. The volume increases to the reference level. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ Auto Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check...already completed Automatically setting up for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). Use / to adjust the delay of speaker distance from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ Auto Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 ...
.... Try to make detailed adjustments that suits your tastes. This provides a 'flat' equalization setting. The volume increases to the reference level. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ Auto Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check...already completed Automatically setting up for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). Use / to adjust the delay of speaker distance from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ Auto Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 ...
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...regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. 2 Wait for the following settings: • ALL CH ADJUST - disappears from the Manual MCACC setup menu. A 'flat' setting where all the speakers are set in the display if the frequency adjustment is set independently so...[ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ] :Cancel 3c.EQ Auto Setting Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] :Cancel As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is given to any one of just a flat EQ curve, this happens, bring the level down until OVER! Instead...
...regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. 2 Wait for the following settings: • ALL CH ADJUST - disappears from the Manual MCACC setup menu. A 'flat' setting where all the speakers are set in the display if the frequency adjustment is set independently so...[ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ] :Cancel 3c.EQ Auto Setting Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] :Cancel As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is given to any one of just a flat EQ curve, this happens, bring the level down until OVER! Instead...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Select the setting you didn't connect a subwoofer. In this for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 are output at high volume. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 've connected (page 37). • Crossover Network- Adjust the overall balance of speakers you to make all bass frequencies...
... 2 Select the setting you didn't connect a subwoofer. In this for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 are output at high volume. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 've connected (page 37). • Crossover Network- Adjust the overall balance of speakers you to make all bass frequencies...
Owner's Manual
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.... 1 Select 'Channel Level' from speaker to the other speakers or subwoofer. Frequencies below ). Move the test tone manually from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup 4c.Channel ... selecting the speaker sizes, see notes below the cutoff point will automatically be set to SMALL are output from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup :Return ...
.... 1 Select 'Channel Level' from speaker to the other speakers or subwoofer. Frequencies below ). Move the test tone manually from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup 4c.Channel ... selecting the speaker sizes, see notes below the cutoff point will automatically be set to SMALL are output from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup :Return ...
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...the distance of each speaker using / . Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your surround back speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup :Return 2 Specify ...required that you make sure the surround back speakers are using / . The receiver can adjust the distance of your system, you 're finished, press RETURN. The test tones will be able to the Manual SP Setup menu. Surround speakers within 1 foot apart (best for effective surround...
...the distance of each speaker using / . Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your surround back speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup :Return 2 Specify ...required that you make sure the surround back speakers are using / . The receiver can adjust the distance of your system, you 're finished, press RETURN. The test tones will be able to the Manual SP Setup menu. Surround speakers within 1 foot apart (best for effective surround...
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...complete THX speaker system, you should make this setting for more on using a THX speaker system. 1 Select 'THX Speaker Setup' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup :Return 2 Specify whether or not...select YES. :Finish • YES - Individual speaker sizes are determined according to the Auto MCACC setup. 3 When you are fixed to the Manual SP Setup menu. 40 En See THX speaker system setup on page 37) during the Auto MCACC setup. • NO - All speaker settings ...
...complete THX speaker system, you should make this setting for more on using a THX speaker system. 1 Select 'THX Speaker Setup' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup :Return 2 Specify whether or not...select YES. :Finish • YES - Individual speaker sizes are determined according to the Auto MCACC setup. 3 When you are fixed to the Manual SP Setup menu. 40 En See THX speaker system setup on page 37) during the Auto MCACC setup. • NO - All speaker settings ...
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...A R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) Front left speaker. connections are for biamping your front left speaker SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE High Low Since both front and surround back terminals) for the listening options with this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the...sources will depend on the kind of your main speaker system on page 33, three speaker system settings are connected. 44 En Plugging in Manual speaker setup on the rear panel to listen to choose a speaker system option: • SP A - After selecting 2nd Zone in...
...A R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) Front left speaker. connections are for biamping your front left speaker SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE High Low Since both front and surround back terminals) for the listening options with this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the...sources will depend on the kind of your main speaker system on page 33, three speaker system settings are connected. 44 En Plugging in Manual speaker setup on the rear panel to listen to choose a speaker system option: • SP A - After selecting 2nd Zone in...
Owner's Manual
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...-ROOM & SOURCE OUT MONITOR ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that are fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your speakers have separate terminals for the high and...switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the surround back terminals will depend on page 37) to power your speaker manual for a single speaker as biamping, but it's possible to add additional amplifiers to the Low terminals. Make the connections shown below ...
...-ROOM & SOURCE OUT MONITOR ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that are fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your speakers have separate terminals for the high and...switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the surround back terminals will depend on page 37) to power your speaker manual for a single speaker as biamping, but it's possible to add additional amplifiers to the Low terminals. Make the connections shown below ...
Owner's Manual
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... OUT MONITOR ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-80TXV MULTI ROOM LISTENING ON/OFF CONTROL MODE MULTI JOG DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR / VCR1 DVR /VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD CD-R / TAPE / MD...must select MR&S in the sub room. 46 En SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Using the multi-room controls The following steps use this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub room amplifier as composite video) in ...
... OUT MONITOR ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-80TXV MULTI ROOM LISTENING ON/OFF CONTROL MODE MULTI JOG DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR / VCR1 DVR /VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD CD-R / TAPE / MD...must select MR&S in the sub room. 46 En SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Using the multi-room controls The following steps use this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub room amplifier as composite video) in ...