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Operating Instructions AV Receiver VSX-42 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter.
Operating Instructions AV Receiver VSX-42 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter.
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... operation of the product, and to protect it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...20 cm at each side). D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F ...
... operation of the product, and to protect it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...20 cm at each side). D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F ...
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...20 Connecting an IR receiver 20 Switching components on and off ...21 Connecting a USB device 21 Plugging in the receiver 22 03 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround ... in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Flow of remote control 10 02...these operating instructions so you for buying this receiver 38 Playback with Network functions 39 Basic playback...Network Configuration 41 Language 42 Firmware Update 42 Factory Reset 42 System Information 42 About network playback ... DLNA network devices 38 Using AirPlay on the receiver 6 01 Controls and displays Front panel 7 ...
...20 Connecting an IR receiver 20 Switching components on and off ...21 Connecting a USB device 21 Plugging in the receiver 22 03 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround ... in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Flow of remote control 10 02...these operating instructions so you for buying this receiver 38 Playback with Network functions 39 Basic playback...Network Configuration 41 Language 42 Firmware Update 42 Factory Reset 42 System Information 42 About network playback ... DLNA network devices 38 Using AirPlay on the receiver 6 01 Controls and displays Front panel 7 ...
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...to put it on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to the receiver. • About the video converter (page 15) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 16) • Connecting antennas (page 20) •... are very dusty - in damp or wet areas - in places that came with the sound. - in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) • Using surround back channel processing (page 35) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 35)...
...to put it on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to the receiver. • About the video converter (page 15) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 16) • Connecting antennas (page 20) •... are very dusty - in damp or wet areas - in places that came with the sound. - in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) • Using surround back channel processing (page 35) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 35)...
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.../ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad 10 VSX-42 MASTER VOLUME 17 18 24 25 19 20 21 22 19 23 26 27 28 29 28 30 11 12 13 14 15 1 INPUT ...speaker terminal on page 13. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is selected (page 27). 9 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 8. 6 Tuner control buttons BAND ...
.../ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad 10 VSX-42 MASTER VOLUME 17 18 24 25 19 20 21 22 19 23 26 27 28 29 28 30 11 12 13 14 15 1 INPUT ...speaker terminal on page 13. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is selected (page 27). 9 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 8. 6 Tuner control buttons BAND ...
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...is switched on (page 33). 19 Tuner indicators ST - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 20 ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 54). 21 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is... on or not (page 13). 22 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is detected. 2HD - Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is in sleep mode (page 9). 23 PRESET information or ...
...is switched on (page 33). 19 Tuner indicators ST - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 20 ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 54). 21 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is... on or not (page 13). 22 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is detected. 2HD - Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is in sleep mode (page 9). 23 PRESET information or ...
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... CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 9 13 14 15 10 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH SHIFT CLR 0 ENTER 16 17 RECEIVER Controls and displays 1 SLEEP Press to change the name (page 32). Off). This will be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button...90 min - These buttons also function as described below. You can be adjusted by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 27). • PTY button is not used to select the white commands above the number buttons (...
... CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 9 13 14 15 10 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH SHIFT CLR 0 ENTER 16 17 RECEIVER Controls and displays 1 SLEEP Press to change the name (page 32). Off). This will be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button...90 min - These buttons also function as described below. You can be adjusted by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 27). • PTY button is not used to select the white commands above the number buttons (...
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...16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be accessed after RECEIVER is then registered in such hazards as inside a car or near a device that have different voltages. Operating range of batteries may not ...(For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - they may have a longer life. We recommend using alkaline batteries that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may not last over a long period. Observe the following precautions: - Never use LEV +/- Do not use ...
...16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be accessed after RECEIVER is then registered in such hazards as inside a car or near a device that have different voltages. Operating range of batteries may not ...(For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - they may have a longer life. We recommend using alkaline batteries that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may not last over a long period. Observe the following precautions: - Never use LEV +/- Do not use ...
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...main speaker terminal on or off (SP) when headphones are connected. 13 Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the front panel to complete all speakers are switched off . SPEAKERS CONTROL - MULTI-ZONE - If any uninsulated parts. ...If you can be selected even when headphones are connected. and B-speaker terminals. • SP - Connecting the speakers The receiver will simply switch your equipment CAUTION • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is output from A- You can use speakers...
...main speaker terminal on or off (SP) when headphones are connected. 13 Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the front panel to complete all speakers are switched off . SPEAKERS CONTROL - MULTI-ZONE - If any uninsulated parts. ...If you can be selected even when headphones are connected. and B-speaker terminals. • SP - Connecting the speakers The receiver will simply switch your equipment CAUTION • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is output from A- You can use speakers...
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...formats or beginning playback. • Turning on page 52) Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Coaxial digital audio cable COAINXIAL OPTINICAL Optical cable 14 Due to this, interruption...the proper direction. HDMI Be careful to connect analog audio components. are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in this receiver. White (Left) L R AUDIO Red (Right) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should connect ...
...formats or beginning playback. • Turning on page 52) Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Coaxial digital audio cable COAINXIAL OPTINICAL Optical cable 14 Due to this, interruption...the proper direction. HDMI Be careful to connect analog audio components. are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in this receiver. White (Left) L R AUDIO Red (Right) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should connect ...
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...CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 ANALOG IN1 (CD) CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. 2 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu...-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this case, set -up for analog audio input is no need to this receiver. - If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see ...
...CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 ANALOG IN1 (CD) CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. 2 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu...-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this case, set -up for analog audio input is no need to this receiver. - If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see ...
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... be necessary to connect the audio. In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this case, watch the receiver's front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on the TV's screen cannot be possible to output video signals to both the optical input terminal and coaxial input ...
... be necessary to connect the audio. In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this case, watch the receiver's front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on the TV's screen cannot be possible to output video signals to both the optical input terminal and coaxial input ...
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...the TV does not SURROUND BACK R L(Single) FRONT HEIGHT/ B support thR e HLDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is connected to this receiver. - HDMI IN 18 HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one component can be connected to the TV... SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL sound over this receiver using a analog audio cables, set -top box), then use a different method to choose the audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) or C1 ...
...the TV does not SURROUND BACK R L(Single) FRONT HEIGHT/ B support thR e HLDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is connected to this receiver. - HDMI IN 18 HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one component can be connected to the TV... SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL sound over this receiver using a analog audio cables, set -top box), then use a different method to choose the audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) or C1 ...
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...CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANC 6 -16 . 6 -16 . HDMI OUT IN LAN (10/100) ConnectingtothenetworkthroughLANinterface By connecting this receiver to this unit, a product equipped with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. For more details, contact your router does not have as the connected ..., see The Network Setup menu on page 30. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Bluetooth® ADAPTER LAN cable (sold separately) IN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 SAT/CBL BD...
...CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANC 6 -16 . 6 -16 . HDMI OUT IN LAN (10/100) ConnectingtothenetworkthroughLANinterface By connecting this receiver to this unit, a product equipped with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. For more details, contact your router does not have as the connected ..., see The Network Setup menu on page 30. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Bluetooth® ADAPTER LAN cable (sold separately) IN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 SAT/CBL BD...
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... disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. For more information on the front panel of this receiver. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Outdoor antenna ANTENNA AM ...or door frame. Note • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that came with your component to connect an external FM antenna. Using external antennas To improve FM reception...
... disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. For more information on the front panel of this receiver. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Outdoor antenna ANTENNA AM ...or door frame. Note • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that came with your component to connect an external FM antenna. Using external antennas To improve FM reception...
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... will switch on the trigger, you'll be able to switch the component on or off using the The 12 V Trigger Setting on page 51. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad... that they switch on or off just by connecting USB devices to this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal on page 51. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND CONTROL TUNER EDIT ON / OFF TUNE PRESET...
... will switch on the trigger, you'll be able to switch the component on or off using the The 12 V Trigger Setting on page 51. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad... that they switch on or off just by connecting USB devices to this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal on page 51. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND CONTROL TUNER EDIT ON / OFF TUNE PRESET...
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A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in...For details about the Control with HDMI to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. When you set the Control with HDMI feature...
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in...For details about the Control with HDMI to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. When you set the Control with HDMI feature...
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... table or a chair. 4 Press RECEIVER on the receiver and your TV. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that it to the desired level. • See below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 23 Video Parameter 6 . Network Standby 9 . VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT...turn on the front panel. Make sure there are connected, and adjust the sound level to place the microphone so that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Connect the microphone to your normal listening position. Input Assign 4 . blinks when ...
... table or a chair. 4 Press RECEIVER on the receiver and your TV. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that it to the desired level. • See below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 23 Video Parameter 6 . Network Standby 9 . VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT...turn on the front panel. Make sure there are connected, and adjust the sound level to place the microphone so that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Connect the microphone to your normal listening position. Input Assign 4 . blinks when ...
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... this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC setup. 24 Check for the test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for 10 seconds and ENTER is happening. If this . 1 . When you have. 1 . If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the ... MCACC setup will end up with different size settings. Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup below). The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to finish. Auto MCACC Check! Again, try to the next step. It may take 1 to the Home Menu. If you...
... this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC setup. 24 Check for the test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for 10 seconds and ENTER is happening. If this . 1 . When you have. 1 . If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the ... MCACC setup will end up with different size settings. Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup below). The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to finish. Auto MCACC Check! Again, try to the next step. It may take 1 to the Home Menu. If you...
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...2D is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. It should hear surround sound. Each press cycles through your system components and receiver. SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch...options on your TV, make sure that was selected will be selected. - For example, if you connected this receiver. • A - To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate. • The input source can be selected ...
...2D is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. It should hear surround sound. Each press cycles through your system components and receiver. SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch...options on your TV, make sure that was selected will be selected. - For example, if you connected this receiver. • A - To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate. • The input source can be selected ...