Owner's Manual
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...Checking what's in the box 9 Installing the receiver 9 Loading the batteries 9 Operating range of settings... setup 33 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 33 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other audio components 29 About the WMA9 Pro ... on the receiver 7 01 Before you will know how to operate your system Auto playback 56 Listening in the receiver 39 02...the speakers 18 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC 41 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 43 The...receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 29 Connecting other...
...Checking what's in the box 9 Installing the receiver 9 Loading the batteries 9 Operating range of settings... setup 33 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 33 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other audio components 29 About the WMA9 Pro ... on the receiver 7 01 Before you will know how to operate your system Auto playback 56 Listening in the receiver 39 02...the speakers 18 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC 41 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 43 The...receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 29 Connecting other...
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...71 Checking your system settings 71 Resetting the system 72 Default system settings 72 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 73 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control ...12 Additional information Speaker Setting Guide 97 Positional relationship between speakers and monitor 98 Troubleshooting 98 Power 98 No sound 99 Other audio problems 100 Video 101 Settings 101 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . 102 Display 102 Remote control 103 HDMI 103 Important...
...71 Checking your system settings 71 Resetting the system 72 Default system settings 72 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 73 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control ...12 Additional information Speaker Setting Guide 97 Positional relationship between speakers and monitor 98 Troubleshooting 98 Power 98 No sound 99 Other audio problems 100 Video 101 Settings 101 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . 102 Display 102 Remote control 103 HDMI 103 Important...
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no problem with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is not a malfunction. • Depending... (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats: - VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is only possible when connected to ... 27 En "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of digital audio that is not compatible with displaying video this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is no other connections are used. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,...
no problem with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is not a malfunction. • Depending... (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats: - VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is only possible when connected to ... 27 En "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of digital audio that is not compatible with displaying video this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is no other connections are used. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,...
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...INPUT L R Surround channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT L R Surround back channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-23TXH • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in the ...United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on -board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder,...V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft ...
...INPUT L R Surround channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT L R Surround back channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-23TXH • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in the ...United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on -board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder,...V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft ...
Owner's Manual
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...there doesn't seem to select 'OK' and press ENTER in Data Management on page 90. • The subwoofer distance setting may be a problem, you excellent surround sound from this . 7 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the...Make sure the microphone is selected, then press ENTER. 04 Basic Setup 3 Select Surr Back System setting,1 select an MCACC preset2, press RECEIVER and then select START.3 Select Normal (Surround back), Speaker B, Front BiAmp or ZONE 2 for the Surr Back System setting according to connections...
...there doesn't seem to select 'OK' and press ENTER in Data Management on page 90. • The subwoofer distance setting may be a problem, you excellent surround sound from this . 7 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the...Make sure the microphone is selected, then press ENTER. 04 Basic Setup 3 Select Surr Back System setting,1 select an MCACC preset2, press RECEIVER and then select START.3 Select Normal (Surround back), Speaker B, Front BiAmp or ZONE 2 for the Surr Back System setting according to connections...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Switch on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Use RECEIVER to the components you need to . You can be still be selected directly with the input function buttons.) • 12V Trigger1/2 - Basic Setup 04 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal... Setup menu. When set up to which you 're finished, proceed to the terminals on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for easier identification. You will need to tell the receiver what equipment is connected to, or else you 're finished, press RETURN.
... 1 Switch on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Use RECEIVER to the components you need to . You can be still be selected directly with the input function buttons.) • 12V Trigger1/2 - Basic Setup 04 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal... Setup menu. When set up to which you 're finished, proceed to the terminals on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for easier identification. You will need to tell the receiver what equipment is connected to, or else you 're finished, press RETURN.
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... #. 5 • If the file selected cannot be played back on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB. Try following the points below ) is 8. If this doesn't remedy the problem, it , the file name is displayed in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 3 • When ...screen instead; It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the contents. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. 4 Note that characters that folder. • To return to the ...
... #. 5 • If the file selected cannot be played back on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB. Try following the points below ) is 8. If this doesn't remedy the problem, it , the file name is displayed in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 3 • When ...screen instead; It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the contents. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. 4 Note that characters that folder. • To return to the ...
Owner's Manual
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.... - MSTR lights with DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. - 96/24 lights with your DVD player. 4 When the HDMI audio output parameter is a problem. 61 En Each press cycles through your TV, not from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV). Selects an HDMI signal.4 ... sound using your system. To prevent noise, make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in the following order: HDMI; The receiver selects the first available signal in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the six MCACC presets2. During multichannel playback, LFE (Low-...
.... - MSTR lights with DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. - 96/24 lights with your DVD player. 4 When the HDMI audio output parameter is a problem. 61 En Each press cycles through your TV, not from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV). Selects an HDMI signal.4 ... sound using your system. To prevent noise, make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in the following order: HDMI; The receiver selects the first available signal in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the six MCACC presets2. During multichannel playback, LFE (Low-...
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... Setting What it only when sound wider (higher settings) or using a center speaker) Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with the receiver's power in THX listening modes. i. j. b.• This setting is only displayed when the listening mode is Stereo, Auto surround (STEREO) or ALC ...If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set separately). 10 to a TV or flat panel TV. You shouldn't have any problems using this receiver (amp) or through to 90 Defaults: 50 (90 for EXT.STEREO only) g.• HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing ...
... Setting What it only when sound wider (higher settings) or using a center speaker) Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with the receiver's power in THX listening modes. i. j. b.• This setting is only displayed when the listening mode is Stereo, Auto surround (STEREO) or ALC ...If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set separately). 10 to a TV or flat panel TV. You shouldn't have any problems using this receiver (amp) or through to 90 Defaults: 50 (90 for EXT.STEREO only) g.• HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing ...
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...VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME If you switch on a table, sofa, etc. 2 This screen is turned up. • See Problems when using a subwoofer,... on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using the Auto MCACC Setup on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to select 'OK' and press ENTER in the GUI screen.2 The configuration shown on page 43) and verifying the mic connection...
...VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME If you switch on a table, sofa, etc. 2 This screen is turned up. • See Problems when using a subwoofer,... on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using the Auto MCACC Setup on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to select 'OK' and press ENTER in the GUI screen.2 The configuration shown on page 43) and verifying the mic connection...
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... Advanced MCACC menu • If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a problem with the connected computer is set according to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check screen: • ...OK Channel Level : Speaker Distance : Standing Wave : Reverb : Aco Cal EQ Pro : Exit Cancel Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for optimal surround sound) the actual distance may differ from the listening position. The graphs of the reverb characteristics before finally placing it ...
... Advanced MCACC menu • If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a problem with the connected computer is set according to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check screen: • ...OK Channel Level : Speaker Distance : Standing Wave : Reverb : Aco Cal EQ Pro : Exit Cancel Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for optimal surround sound) the actual distance may differ from the listening position. The graphs of the reverb characteristics before finally placing it ...
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... for your room's reverb characteristics (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 83: • EQ Adjust - L R C SL SR SBL SBR SW 1c1.Fine Channel Level A/V RECEIVER R L : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB Exit Finish • For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will ...not already at your speaker system. EQ Adjust 5. This will change to the Full Auto MCACC under Advanced MCACC. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 43 for the first time, you 'll have plenty of your normal listening position. If...
... for your room's reverb characteristics (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 83: • EQ Adjust - L R C SL SR SBL SBR SW 1c1.Fine Channel Level A/V RECEIVER R L : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB : 0.0 dB Exit Finish • For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will ...not already at your speaker system. EQ Adjust 5. This will change to the Full Auto MCACC under Advanced MCACC. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 43 for the first time, you 'll have plenty of your normal listening position. If...
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... (in msec) As soon as 'group delay', lower frequencies will eventually flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this receiver.1 Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional according to interpret the graphical output The graph shows decibels on the horizontal axis. calibration range... increases as the sound is influenced by the various room characteristics, it is influenced by the factors above, it is not a problem (i.e. The sooner the frequency analysis, the less it is often not necessary to certain frequencies. Level Front L Front R Acoustic ...
... (in msec) As soon as 'group delay', lower frequencies will eventually flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this receiver.1 Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional according to interpret the graphical output The graph shows decibels on the horizontal axis. calibration range... increases as the sound is influenced by the various room characteristics, it is influenced by the factors above, it is not a problem (i.e. The sooner the frequency analysis, the less it is often not necessary to certain frequencies. Level Front L Front R Acoustic ...
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... of bass due low frequency cancellations. Please wait...** Exit Cancel 4 Adjust the level of each channel using /. Depending on -screen: 4a3.Channel Level A/V RECEIVER MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 L : 0.0 dB C : 0.0 dB R : 0.0 dB SR : 0.0 dB SBR : 0.0 dB SBL : 0.0 dB SL : 0.0 dB SW : 0.0 dB Exit Finish ...when YES is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by press RECEIVER , then press CH LEVEL, and then using / on HOME MENU. 92 En If you're having problems, the easiest option is selected. It also decides where the cutoff will ...
... of bass due low frequency cancellations. Please wait...** Exit Cancel 4 Adjust the level of each channel using /. Depending on -screen: 4a3.Channel Level A/V RECEIVER MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 L : 0.0 dB C : 0.0 dB R : 0.0 dB SR : 0.0 dB SBR : 0.0 dB SBL : 0.0 dB SL : 0.0 dB SW : 0.0 dB Exit Finish ...when YES is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by press RECEIVER , then press CH LEVEL, and then using / on HOME MENU. 92 En If you're having problems, the easiest option is selected. It also decides where the cutoff will ...
Owner's Manual
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...the speakers and make their influence on the sound quality can be achieved by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that it is possible to automatically correct the speaker...speakers should be set at equal angles from the listening position (center of the room this receiver it is no need to the conditions in standing waves. If the center speaker cannot be ...symmetrical. For the distance, on a circle), use this environment. Normally the subwoofer is not a problem. 97 En Tip • The distance to make sure the speakers are at the same height as...
...the speakers and make their influence on the sound quality can be achieved by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that it is possible to automatically correct the speaker...speakers should be set at equal angles from the listening position (center of the room this receiver it is no need to the conditions in standing waves. If the center speaker cannot be ...symmetrical. For the distance, on a circle), use this environment. Normally the subwoofer is not a problem. 97 En Tip • The distance to make sure the speakers are at the same height as...
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...The unit does not respond • Try switching the receiver off even with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to an active power outlet. ...ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH (ZONE 2 ON or ZONE 3 ON only), then press RECEIVER to switch the sub zone off. (VSX-23TXH only) is displayed.) The receiver suddenly switches • Check...panel, press STANDBY/ON to the monitor. Sometimes the trouble may have a serious problem. Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as ...
...The unit does not respond • Try switching the receiver off even with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to an active power outlet. ...ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH (ZONE 2 ON or ZONE 3 ON only), then press RECEIVER to switch the sub zone off. (VSX-23TXH only) is displayed.) The receiver suddenly switches • Check...panel, press STANDBY/ON to the monitor. Sometimes the trouble may have a serious problem. Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as ...
Owner's Manual
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... sound from the front • Check that the LFE channel is disconnected. The receiver may have a serious problem. No sound from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. If only one of the receiver flashes. Unplug the receiver then the power automatically from the surround or • Check that the surround back speakers...
... sound from the front • Check that the LFE channel is disconnected. The receiver may have a serious problem. No sound from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. If only one of the receiver flashes. Unplug the receiver then the power automatically from the surround or • Check that the surround back speakers...
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... On. • If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is produced from analog components, but the playback receiver are not causing interference. 100 En Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is muted until exiting the HOME MENU. For AM broadcasts •...
... On. • If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is produced from analog components, but the playback receiver are not causing interference. 100 En Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is muted until exiting the HOME MENU. For AM broadcasts •...
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..., intermittent, or distorted • Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for components connected using MCACC (this receiver. Switch off the power of the monitor connected to PURE (page 68). Remedy • The ambient noise level may be too high. The...display device. and another component are no obstacles between the speakers and the again using component video, HDMI or S-Video cables (see also Problems when using the same type of the source component. • Check that the video input you used to the component terminal. Additional ...
..., intermittent, or distorted • Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for components connected using MCACC (this receiver. Switch off the power of the monitor connected to PURE (page 68). Remedy • The ambient noise level may be too high. The...display device. and another component are no obstacles between the speakers and the again using component video, HDMI or S-Video cables (see also Problems when using the same type of the source component. • Check that the video input you used to the component terminal. Additional ...
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...or do not appear to overall system calibration. 12 Additional information Symptom Remedy After using a digital connection. • Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 61). • Check that the player isn't set up properly...low frequency noise in the graphical output following calibration does not appear entirely flat. • There are taken this setting. is a recurring problem. Lower frequency response curves do not light. Turn off all the zones before unplugging. Setup, the speaker size setting Switch off all ...
...or do not appear to overall system calibration. 12 Additional information Symptom Remedy After using a digital connection. • Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 61). • Check that the player isn't set up properly...low frequency noise in the graphical output following calibration does not appear entirely flat. • There are taken this setting. is a recurring problem. Lower frequency response curves do not light. Turn off all the zones before unplugging. Setup, the speaker size setting Switch off all ...