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... input you connect the speaker on the right to hook up the speakers you have a CENTER speaker you must tell the receiver the CENTER channel is very important for this receiver with five speakers (front left terminal. See the page 6 for watching films because the dialog comes from the center speaker in order...
... input you connect the speaker on the right to hook up the speakers you have a CENTER speaker you must tell the receiver the CENTER channel is very important for this receiver with five speakers (front left terminal. See the page 6 for watching films because the dialog comes from the center speaker in order...
Owner's Manual
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...should be selected (if it isn't use the 5¥∞ buttons to select it ). You should see the following display on p. 5. 2 1 3-9 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD CD TV VCR 1 MULTI CONTROL CD-R TUN VCR 2 TVC 1 2 3 LOUDNESS VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL ... SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE 4 "Digital In" should see the following display on your receiver. 5 Choose the "Digital-3" with 5¥∞ buttons and press...
...should be selected (if it isn't use the 5¥∞ buttons to select it ). You should see the following display on p. 5. 2 1 3-9 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD CD TV VCR 1 MULTI CONTROL CD-R TUN VCR 2 TVC 1 2 3 LOUDNESS VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL ... SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE 4 "Digital In" should see the following display on your receiver. 5 Choose the "Digital-3" with 5¥∞ buttons and press...
Owner's Manual
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... digital inputs, but many other conmponents with the 2/DTS and DSP buttons. Use the instructions on pages 27- 38 of the receiver (see "DVD/LD" in the display on the receiver. 3 Press the STANDARD button for the basic surround sound setting. 4 Play a DVD. 6 For Better Surround Sound 1 Go through the...-42. 3 As mentioned above you should see page 13) you won't have a center speaker. If you don't have to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you don't do this instruction manual. You should go through the entire "Initial Setup" procedures as outlined on pages 31-32. ...
... digital inputs, but many other conmponents with the 2/DTS and DSP buttons. Use the instructions on pages 27- 38 of the receiver (see "DVD/LD" in the display on the receiver. 3 Press the STANDARD button for the basic surround sound setting. 4 Play a DVD. 6 For Better Surround Sound 1 Go through the...-42. 3 As mentioned above you should see page 13) you won't have a center speaker. If you don't have to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you don't do this instruction manual. You should go through the entire "Initial Setup" procedures as outlined on pages 31-32. ...
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... Manufactured under license from recordings to give the purest sound available. and/or 5,222,059. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-33TX receiver is constructed with the same level of power and realism you hook up until now, has been only used... amplifiers, with high-performance Hex power Direct Power MOS FET output transistors. This receiver has the ability to enjoy movie soundtracks with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. and foreign patents pending. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,...
... Manufactured under license from recordings to give the purest sound available. and/or 5,222,059. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-33TX receiver is constructed with the same level of power and realism you hook up until now, has been only used... amplifiers, with high-performance Hex power Direct Power MOS FET output transistors. This receiver has the ability to enjoy movie soundtracks with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. and foreign patents pending. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,...
Owner's Manual
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...Checking the Supplied Accessories 10 How to Use This Manual 10 Preparing the Remote Control 10 Installing the Receiver 11 Opening the Front Panel 11 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 11 Connecting Your Equipment 12 Audio Components 12 Digital Connections 13 Example Connection for a DVD/... 44 Reducing Noise During Playback 45 Listening in Midnight Mode 46 Listening the Loudness Mode 46 Adjusting Bass and Treble 47 MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback 48 96 kHz 24 bit Performance 48 Direct Playback 49 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 49 DUAL MONO Setting ...
...Checking the Supplied Accessories 10 How to Use This Manual 10 Preparing the Remote Control 10 Installing the Receiver 11 Opening the Front Panel 11 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 11 Connecting Your Equipment 12 Audio Components 12 Digital Connections 13 Example Connection for a DVD/... 44 Reducing Noise During Playback 45 Listening in Midnight Mode 46 Listening the Loudness Mode 46 Adjusting Bass and Treble 47 MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback 48 96 kHz 24 bit Performance 48 Direct Playback 49 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 49 DUAL MONO Setting ...
Owner's Manual
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...VSX-33TX is fairly large. All you to operate other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you have to the other manufacturers) by pointing the receiver's remote control at the respective component. The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver...DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNK 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / ...
...VSX-33TX is fairly large. All you to operate other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you have to the other manufacturers) by pointing the receiver's remote control at the respective component. The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver...DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNK 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / ...
Owner's Manual
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... the power and disconnect the power cord from the center or surround speakers but the receiver is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will be lost. For the VSX-33TX you have in the diagram) but multi channel sources will vary. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of surround sound speakers...
... the power and disconnect the power cord from the center or surround speakers but the receiver is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will be lost. For the VSX-33TX you have in the diagram) but multi channel sources will vary. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of surround sound speakers...
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The receiver will re-set to realize the best sound from speakers stands which impedance setting to change the speaker impedance for VSX-33TX but others benefit greatly from your speakers. You'll get a display like these telling you the speaker impedance setting. (This display indicates a...To check which raise them off , then press the power button while holding down the SPEAKERS button for the best placement of the center channel is extremely important. Make sure all speakers are just a rough guide; less than the front and center speakers. The diagram and tips ...
The receiver will re-set to realize the best sound from speakers stands which impedance setting to change the speaker impedance for VSX-33TX but others benefit greatly from your speakers. You'll get a display like these telling you the speaker impedance setting. (This display indicates a...To check which raise them off , then press the power button while holding down the SPEAKERS button for the best placement of the center channel is extremely important. Make sure all speakers are just a rough guide; less than the front and center speakers. The diagram and tips ...
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... are switched, which means that power is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of any home use , for example, when on and off with the receiver. Do not connect a monitor or TV to two components can be powered from ...of your system. ANALOG INPUT L R Front channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Surround channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) INPUT Powered subwoofer Plugging In Up to this receiver. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers This receiver has more than sufficient power for any equipment ...
... are switched, which means that power is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of any home use , for example, when on and off with the receiver. Do not connect a monitor or TV to two components can be powered from ...of your system. ANALOG INPUT L R Front channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Surround channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) INPUT Powered subwoofer Plugging In Up to this receiver. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers This receiver has more than sufficient power for any equipment ...
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STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.40, 49) Switches the receiver into the VSX-33TX. 5 DSP MODE button (See p.40 - 41) Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode. (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2, 5 CH STEREO). Use when listening ... lost. For more on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be used in the standby mode.) 2 MIDNIGHT button (See p.46) Switches the MIDNIGHT mode on or off. 3 DIGITAL NR button (See p.45) Switches...
STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.40, 49) Switches the receiver into the VSX-33TX. 5 DSP MODE button (See p.40 - 41) Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode. (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2, 5 CH STEREO). Use when listening ... lost. For more on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be used in the standby mode.) 2 MIDNIGHT button (See p.46) Switches the MIDNIGHT mode on or off. 3 DIGITAL NR button (See p.45) Switches...
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... of an analog signal that is the case) 14 SIGNAL SELECT button Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to VCR 2 inputs. 17 MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the overall receiver volume. 18 VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.15) S-VIDEO : Video input for example, the CD function). 9 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.67) ....) connected to CD-R/TAPE1/ MD inputs/outputs. VCR 2 - Video cassette recorder or other component connected to select one step in tuner. CHANNEL SELECT button Switches the tone adjust controls between station memory and frequency select modes. You can use this is too powerful, thus causing the ...
... of an analog signal that is the case) 14 SIGNAL SELECT button Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to VCR 2 inputs. 17 MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the overall receiver volume. 18 VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.15) S-VIDEO : Video input for example, the CD function). 9 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.67) ....) connected to CD-R/TAPE1/ MD inputs/outputs. VCR 2 - Video cassette recorder or other component connected to select one step in tuner. CHANNEL SELECT button Switches the tone adjust controls between station memory and frequency select modes. You can use this is too powerful, thus causing the ...
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...TAPE 1/MD, VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2). If there are analog, or digital signals input the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal. For other types of signals and input them into the VSX-33TX (see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 55-59. 3 Number/MODE buttons Use ... the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL = fluorescent display). EFFECT / CH SEL button For DSP/advanced theater sound modes use to select individual channels to add or subtract the amount of effect. Also, buttons marked with the following : ANALOG - DIGITAL - AUTO - ENTER button (DISC) ...
...TAPE 1/MD, VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2). If there are analog, or digital signals input the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal. For other types of signals and input them into the VSX-33TX (see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 55-59. 3 Number/MODE buttons Use ... the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL = fluorescent display). EFFECT / CH SEL button For DSP/advanced theater sound modes use to select individual channels to add or subtract the amount of effect. Also, buttons marked with the following : ANALOG - DIGITAL - AUTO - ENTER button (DISC) ...
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... VOL +/- TV FUNC button Use select the TV function. 5 4 ¢ /CHANNEL +/- buttons Use to the receiver control mode. * MASTER VOLUME +/- To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this receiver. & RECEIVER button Use to switch the remote to adjust the volume on CDs etc. THX button...program source. % LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments. # ADVANCED button Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode. You can also use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of ...
... VOL +/- TV FUNC button Use select the TV function. 5 4 ¢ /CHANNEL +/- buttons Use to the receiver control mode. * MASTER VOLUME +/- To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this receiver. & RECEIVER button Use to switch the remote to adjust the volume on CDs etc. THX button...program source. % LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments. # ADVANCED button Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode. You can also use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of ...
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...and B both turn off automatically). 13 Character display Shows current mode, status, etc. 14 Analog level indicators OVER - Center channel. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is in danger of a DTS signal. Lights when Dolby Pro Logic decoding is on . Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA... when the Loudness is played. Lights when a broadcast is analog, this indicator lights to which channels are connected to select the input signal automatically. When the source signal is received. For Dolby Digital or DTS sources, these indicators change according to indicate playback of distorting. LS...
...and B both turn off automatically). 13 Character display Shows current mode, status, etc. 14 Analog level indicators OVER - Center channel. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is in danger of a DTS signal. Lights when Dolby Pro Logic decoding is on . Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA... when the Loudness is played. Lights when a broadcast is analog, this indicator lights to which channels are connected to select the input signal automatically. When the source signal is received. For Dolby Digital or DTS sources, these indicators change according to indicate playback of distorting. LS...
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... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
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... MULTI CH INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER ASSIGN SETUP: Digital In Select (See p.29) In order to use your digital components you must match the numbered digital input settings with your home... prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from your listening position to specify the type and number of your different speakers. Channel Delay (See p.33) Adding a slight delay to some speakers enhances sound separation and is a useful feature for achieving a surround ...
... MULTI CH INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER ASSIGN SETUP: Digital In Select (See p.29) In order to use your digital components you must match the numbered digital input settings with your home... prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from your listening position to specify the type and number of your different speakers. Channel Delay (See p.33) Adding a slight delay to some speakers enhances sound separation and is a useful feature for achieving a surround ...
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...6 INPUT ATT DIGITAL NR FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU... ¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE 2 ...
...6 INPUT ATT DIGITAL NR FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU... ¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE 2 ...
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... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
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... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...
... ATT 5 DIGITAL NR 6 FL DIMMER 7 8 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC 0 ENTER EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNC 4 CHANNEL ¢ TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE GUIDE D.ACCESS & BAND ‹ MENU CLASS * MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU ...¶ !⁄ RETURN S.MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RDM RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE ...