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...to analog audio jacks. PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX optical cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not a PCM-only output) ...default settings of plugs. PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX coaxial cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not a PCM-only output) ...
...to analog audio jacks. PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX optical cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not a PCM-only output) ...default settings of plugs. PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX coaxial cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not a PCM-only output) ...
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.../LD setting. You should see the following display on your TV. Use the 2 or 3 buttons to it. Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [EXIT] L [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] 4 Choose the Digital-3 you hooked up your TV. Quick Start Guide...receiver, remember to set the slide switch back to DIGITAL IN 1, as in Select should be selected (if it ). IV (only the VSX-37TX has an AC-3 RF terminal). Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER...
.../LD setting. You should see the following display on your TV. Use the 2 or 3 buttons to it. Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [EXIT] L [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] 4 Choose the Digital-3 you hooked up your TV. Quick Start Guide...receiver, remember to set the slide switch back to DIGITAL IN 1, as in Select should be selected (if it ). IV (only the VSX-37TX has an AC-3 RF terminal). Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER...
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... the standards of energy when the receiver is the latest in the studio. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", and double-D symbol are registered trademarks of either film or music so ... available. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. and foreign patents pending. Manufactured under licence from...U.S. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar (VSX-37TX only) to give you to adjust the treble and bass of DVDs, other components...
... the standards of energy when the receiver is the latest in the studio. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", and double-D symbol are registered trademarks of either film or music so ... available. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. and foreign patents pending. Manufactured under licence from...U.S. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar (VSX-37TX only) to give you to adjust the treble and bass of DVDs, other components...
Owner's Manual
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... up your turntable has a built-in the receiver. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. *The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs (two plugs). It could damage the equipment. ANALOG OUTPUT L R CD player Please don't ... only need to hook up one set of the audio signal. These are all analog connections and your digital components to analog audio jacks. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- See p.13 & 14 for more on where the cassette deck is caused by leakage flux from the ...
... up your turntable has a built-in the receiver. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. *The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs (two plugs). It could damage the equipment. ANALOG OUTPUT L R CD player Please don't ... only need to hook up one set of the audio signal. These are all analog connections and your digital components to analog audio jacks. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- See p.13 & 14 for more on where the cassette deck is caused by leakage flux from the ...
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... 13 We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks in order to make direct digital recordings with this receiver. For the VSX-37TX, A DVD/LD player or LD player should be copy protected. If possible hook up your digital equipment in order to do both...). VSX-37TX DIGITAL OUTPUT (not a PCM-only output) 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you can also be used...
... 13 We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks in order to make direct digital recordings with this receiver. For the VSX-37TX, A DVD/LD player or LD player should be copy protected. If possible hook up your digital equipment in order to do both...). VSX-37TX DIGITAL OUTPUT (not a PCM-only output) 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you can also be used...
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...-ROOM CONTROL & R SURROUND L (Single) BACK VSX-36TX model : VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L R memo Be sure to make either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to make both of these) digital connections. VSX-37TX model : 2RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) (not a PCM-only output) DIGITAL OUT... 1 23 DVD/LD player or LD player 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- If your digital components to do both ....
...-ROOM CONTROL & R SURROUND L (Single) BACK VSX-36TX model : VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L R memo Be sure to make either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to make both of these) digital connections. VSX-37TX model : 2RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) (not a PCM-only output) DIGITAL OUT... 1 23 DVD/LD player or LD player 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- If your digital components to do both ....
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... IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Connecting VCRs or DVRs VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- PRE OUT OUND PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS DIGITAL R L MULTI CH IN OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT...making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. *The arrows indicate the direction of the first diagram below . Connecting DVD/LD players VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- See you won't be sure to see the...
... IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Connecting VCRs or DVRs VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- PRE OUT OUND PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS DIGITAL R L MULTI CH IN OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT...making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. *The arrows indicate the direction of the first diagram below . Connecting DVD/LD players VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- See you won't be sure to see the...
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... watching and your TV must hook up a digital input. Use either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in the diagram. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Be sure to insert completely. 7 Digital audio coaxial cords/ Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video...
... watching and your TV must hook up a digital input. Use either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in the diagram. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Be sure to insert completely. 7 Digital audio coaxial cords/ Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video...
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... up the signal with 7.1 (5.1) channel analog output jack FRONT SURROUND ANALOG CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK L L L R R R 17 VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the...external decoder hook one up as shown below , but remember, the video component you are watching and your source material (DVD, etc) decoded externally. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT R PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS ...
... up the signal with 7.1 (5.1) channel analog output jack FRONT SURROUND ANALOG CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK L L L R R R 17 VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the...external decoder hook one up as shown below , but remember, the video component you are watching and your source material (DVD, etc) decoded externally. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT R PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS ...
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... improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA 18 AM LOOP ANTENNA 75Ω coaxial cable Ground 7 To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet (5-6 meter...) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the antenna terminals as shown below. VSX-37TX FM wire antenna AM loop antenna 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR-
... improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA 18 AM LOOP ANTENNA 75Ω coaxial cable Ground 7 To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet (5-6 meter...) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the antenna terminals as shown below. VSX-37TX FM wire antenna AM loop antenna 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR-
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...of home theater is designed to be lost. Simply connect the speakers you must hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up to the VSX-37TX/36TX, as shown in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporates these channels. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called... BACK L PHONO IN L OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VSX-37TX SWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX UNSWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX AC120V 60Hz SURROUND B FRONT AC OUTLETS Additional Amplifier (See p.21) Surround back speaker (Left) Surround back speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) 7...
...of home theater is designed to be lost. Simply connect the speakers you must hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up to the VSX-37TX/36TX, as shown in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporates these channels. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called... BACK L PHONO IN L OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VSX-37TX SWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX UNSWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX AC120V 60Hz SURROUND B FRONT AC OUTLETS Additional Amplifier (See p.21) Surround back speaker (Left) Surround back speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) 7...
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VSX-37TX ANALOG INPUT L R 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM ...additional amplifiers to every channel of any equipment connected to the unswitched power outlet should not exceed 100W (0.8 A). VSX-37TX COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT IN IN Y PB PR MONITOR Y OUT PB SPEAKERS A R FRONT ...SURROUND R BACK L R SURROUND L SWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX UNSWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX AC120V 60Hz B R FRONT L AC OUTLETS R SURROUND BACK L (Single) PRE OUT SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D'EMPLOI Caution! Caution! Disconnect ...
VSX-37TX ANALOG INPUT L R 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM ...additional amplifiers to every channel of any equipment connected to the unswitched power outlet should not exceed 100W (0.8 A). VSX-37TX COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT IN IN Y PB PR MONITOR Y OUT PB SPEAKERS A R FRONT ...SURROUND R BACK L R SURROUND L SWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX UNSWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX AC120V 60Hz B R FRONT L AC OUTLETS R SURROUND BACK L (Single) PRE OUT SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D'EMPLOI Caution! Caution! Disconnect ...
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... controls to select one of the MULTI ROOM system. 23 DIGITAL NR button (See p.48) Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (cannot be selected. AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - CONTROL button (See p.78-82): Used together with the INPUT SELECTOR to select the function or use with the MASTER VOLUME to adjust... 16 3 MULTI CH INPUT (See p.40, 51) Use to hook up an external component that can then use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). Secondly, you need to press the button before using the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to...
... controls to select one of the MULTI ROOM system. 23 DIGITAL NR button (See p.48) Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (cannot be selected. AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - CONTROL button (See p.78-82): Used together with the INPUT SELECTOR to select the function or use with the MASTER VOLUME to adjust... 16 3 MULTI CH INPUT (See p.40, 51) Use to hook up an external component that can then use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). Secondly, you need to press the button before using the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to...
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.... 3 Analog level indicators OVER - When the source signal is analog, this indicator lights to select the input signal automatically. 2 Program Format indicators AC-3: Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is in danger of a DTS signal. DTS : When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is...15 Tuner indicators MONO: Lights when the tuner is on the remote control to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are selected. Surround channel (mono). ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are active in the auto stereo mode....
.... 3 Analog level indicators OVER - When the source signal is analog, this indicator lights to select the input signal automatically. 2 Program Format indicators AC-3: Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is in danger of a DTS signal. DTS : When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is...15 Tuner indicators MONO: Lights when the tuner is on the remote control to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are selected. Surround channel (mono). ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are active in the auto stereo mode....
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... Theater mode. EFFECT/CH SEL (when USE mode is selected) button (see memo on the sound modes see p.52. Specific use of the following: ANALOG - AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). If there are both analog, digital, 2 RF input signals, the receiver automatically selects the best...
... Theater mode. EFFECT/CH SEL (when USE mode is selected) button (see memo on the sound modes see p.52. Specific use of the following: ANALOG - AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). If there are both analog, digital, 2 RF input signals, the receiver automatically selects the best...
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... inputs for example DVD/LD) that matches the component hooked up to the analog and digital jacks in accordance with an 2 RF output (VSX-37TX only). Use 2 or 3 to choose the input function that was previously assigned to a different Digital In the second Digital In will automatically... SETUP MENU. REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [EXIT] L [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] 1-3 2 Choose a DIGITAL IN and assign it an input function....
... inputs for example DVD/LD) that matches the component hooked up to the analog and digital jacks in accordance with an 2 RF output (VSX-37TX only). Use 2 or 3 to choose the input function that was previously assigned to a different Digital In the second Digital In will automatically... SETUP MENU. REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [EXIT] L [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] 1-3 2 Choose a DIGITAL IN and assign it an input function....
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...output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the SIGNAL SELECT set in the order below: VSX-37TX model AUTO ANALOG AC-3RF DIGITAL VSX-36TX model AUTO DIGITAL ANALOG 3 While SIGNAL SELECT is given to the receiver between analog, digital and 2 RF sources. ... to be on the receiver. STATION + MIN INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MAX 1 Put the remote control slide switch in the following order: AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only), DIGITAL, ANALOG. • If the Digital-In Select (see page 31) choices are set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will default...
...output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the SIGNAL SELECT set in the order below: VSX-37TX model AUTO ANALOG AC-3RF DIGITAL VSX-36TX model AUTO DIGITAL ANALOG 3 While SIGNAL SELECT is given to the receiver between analog, digital and 2 RF sources. ... to be on the receiver. STATION + MIN INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MAX 1 Put the remote control slide switch in the following order: AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only), DIGITAL, ANALOG. • If the Digital-In Select (see page 31) choices are set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will default...
Owner's Manual
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... on the front panel. 3 You will light. DUAL ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB DUAL ch1/ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT SP A DIGITAL AC-3 L DIGITAL VOLUME dB When DUAL MONO is DUAL ch1. With this time use the STEREO/DIRECT button to cycle through the different DUAL MONO settings...
... on the front panel. 3 You will light. DUAL ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB DUAL ch1/ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT SP A DIGITAL AC-3 L DIGITAL VOLUME dB When DUAL MONO is DUAL ch1. With this time use the STEREO/DIRECT button to cycle through the different DUAL MONO settings...
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Sub room Main room VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- If you must use analog signals. • You... room power can power two independent systems, in your sub-room as shown below. MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-37TX/36TX, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, then connect a separate amplifier... (and speakers) and TV monitor to the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO and MONITOR OUT jacks. Thus the VSX-37TX/36TX can be controlled by this unit's remote control. All of this equipment should be sure to connect it to ...
Sub room Main room VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- If you must use analog signals. • You... room power can power two independent systems, in your sub-room as shown below. MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-37TX/36TX, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, then connect a separate amplifier... (and speakers) and TV monitor to the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO and MONITOR OUT jacks. Thus the VSX-37TX/36TX can be controlled by this unit's remote control. All of this equipment should be sure to connect it to ...
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... dB FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87.5 MHz to -Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz VSX-37TX : Power Consumption 460 W, 630 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode 1.0 W AC Outlet SWITCHED (×2 Total 100 W (0.8 A) MAX UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX Dimensions 420 (W) × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm (16-9/16...
... dB FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87.5 MHz to -Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz VSX-37TX : Power Consumption 460 W, 630 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode 1.0 W AC Outlet SWITCHED (×2 Total 100 W (0.8 A) MAX UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX Dimensions 420 (W) × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm (16-9/16...