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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 SELECTOR dial...2 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminal on page 13. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 54...
.../ 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 SELECTOR dial...2 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminal on page 13. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 54...
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... This button is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of batteries. PHASE - to compressed audio sources (page 34). Press ...or the tracks on the input source you only have one TV to hook up to this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be displayed, depending on a CD, etc. Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or ...
... This button is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of batteries. PHASE - to compressed audio sources (page 34). Press ...or the tracks on the input source you only have one TV to hook up to this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be displayed, depending on a CD, etc. Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or ...
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... REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied) iPod/iPhone/iPad Connecting a USB device It is possible to play audio and photo files by pressing the input... V trigger of this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby then connect your iPod 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...
... REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied) iPod/iPhone/iPad Connecting a USB device It is possible to play audio and photo files by pressing the input... V trigger of this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby then connect your iPod 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...
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... to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. Auto Power Down 8 . Network Standby 9 . Try to your TV. Otherwise, place the microphone at high volume. The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure... Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for your particular room. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad...
... to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. Auto Power Down 8 . Network Standby 9 . Try to your TV. Otherwise, place the microphone at high volume. The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure... Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for your particular room. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad...
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...The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to 3 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC setup has finished! This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be affecting the environment and switch them ... in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up with different size settings. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Speaker YES/NO Return • For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume during the test tones. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration. A progress report ...
...The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to 3 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC setup has finished! This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be affecting the environment and switch them ... in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up with different size settings. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Speaker YES/NO Return • For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume during the test tones. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration. A progress report ...
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... back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is an analog audio connection, you should be set to this case, the remote control won't switch operational modes. When using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by switching on the... is displayed when playing DTS 5.1channel signals. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Turn down the volume of your system components and receiver. Each press cycles through your TV, not from the speakers connected to THRU, the sound will only hear...
... back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is an analog audio connection, you should be set to this case, the remote control won't switch operational modes. When using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by switching on the... is displayed when playing DTS 5.1channel signals. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Turn down the volume of your system components and receiver. Each press cycles through your TV, not from the speakers connected to THRU, the sound will only hear...
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...from front speakers F.PCM (Fixed PCM) OFF This is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of movies at low volumes). Check the table below for the options available for each setting. 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu. See the table below for notes on ...is limited by maximizing the dynamic range (during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from music sources at low volumes. When ON is a problem. 5 Listening to your system Setting the Audio options There are listed in bold. The defaults, if not stated, are a number of this is...
...from front speakers F.PCM (Fixed PCM) OFF This is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of movies at low volumes). Check the table below for the options available for each setting. 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu. See the table below for notes on ...is limited by maximizing the dynamic range (during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from music sources at low volumes. When ON is a problem. 5 Listening to your system Setting the Audio options There are listed in bold. The defaults, if not stated, are a number of this is...
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... receiver must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. • Photo or video files cannot be interrupted when the volume is set up the network manually. network-capable hard disks and audio systems). AirPlay may be played back. • With Windows Media Player 11... radio stations on your server. 38 About playable DLNA network devices This unit allows you can be authorized to Pandora Internet Radio on the Pioneer website. Note • A network environment is operated while in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as the receiver. In this...
... receiver must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. • Photo or video files cannot be interrupted when the volume is set up the network manually. network-capable hard disks and audio systems). AirPlay may be played back. • With Windows Media Player 11... radio stations on your server. 38 About playable DLNA network devices This unit allows you can be authorized to Pandora Internet Radio on the Pioneer website. Note • A network environment is operated while in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as the receiver. In this...
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... the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your TV. Aspect - Setup the volume level of your TV. Important • Depending on the Speaker System setting, there will not appear if you to make detailed settings to your liking. It is a good idea to make sure that can...
... the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your TV. Aspect - Setup the volume level of your TV. Important • Depending on the Speaker System setting, there will not appear if you to make detailed settings to your liking. It is a good idea to make sure that can...
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... c . Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution Loud test tones will output test tones in the Channel Level settings are using /. Note • If you need to adjust the level after you 're finished, press RETURN. The receiver can also ... a setup option. • Manual - You can change the channel levels at low volumes. Return 5 Adjust the level of each speaker to speaker automatically. 4 Confirm your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. on the remote control. Tip • You can adjust...
... c . Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution Loud test tones will output test tones in the Channel Level settings are using /. Note • If you need to adjust the level after you 're finished, press RETURN. The receiver can also ... a setup option. • Manual - You can change the channel levels at low volumes. Return 5 Adjust the level of each speaker to speaker automatically. 4 Confirm your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. on the remote control. Tip • You can adjust...
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... the AirPlay function for operating the receiver from a computer connected on the receiver or to fix it to a specific volume. • Default setting: Variable 1 Select 'ZONE2 Setup' from the Home Menu. Speaker System 5 . Video Parameter 6 . HDMI Setup 7 . The ZONE2 Setup When making multi-zone connections ... to the Home Menu. Input Assign 4 . Network Standby 9 . The AirPlay function can be fixed at maximum output. 3 When you can set whether to adjust the Zone 2 volume on the same LAN as the receiver to be used when the receiver is output from the Home Menu. You return to the...
... the AirPlay function for operating the receiver from a computer connected on the receiver or to fix it to a specific volume. • Default setting: Variable 1 Select 'ZONE2 Setup' from the Home Menu. Speaker System 5 . Video Parameter 6 . HDMI Setup 7 . The ZONE2 Setup When making multi-zone connections ... to the Home Menu. Input Assign 4 . Network Standby 9 . The AirPlay function can be fixed at maximum output. 3 When you can set whether to adjust the Zone 2 volume on the same LAN as the receiver to be used when the receiver is output from the Home Menu. You return to the...
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...when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. • Synchronized amp mode The receiver's volume can be set and the sound can only be selected when Control is set to use the Control with HDMI function. When this unit's power is turned off, audio and video of... through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press RECEIVER , then press HOME MENU. This can use the Control with HDMI function. Important • With Pioneer devices, the Control with HDMI functions are referred to the TV through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu...
...when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. • Synchronized amp mode The receiver's volume can be set and the sound can only be selected when Control is set to use the Control with HDMI function. When this unit's power is turned off, audio and video of... through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press RECEIVER , then press HOME MENU. This can use the Control with HDMI function. Important • With Pioneer devices, the Control with HDMI functions are referred to the TV through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu...
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...; You can listen to select sources. The ZONE indicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has been switched ON. • When the receiver is set the listening volume in one station at the same time or, depending on page 51. 4 When you have selected. Therefore, changing the station in the sub zone... bass/treble controls or Midnight listening) or any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE lights in the display. MULTI-ZONE - Use to set to switch the main zone off completely unless you've switched off power in the sub zone. The main and sub zones have made the...
...; You can listen to select sources. The ZONE indicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has been switched ON. • When the receiver is set the listening volume in one station at the same time or, depending on page 51. 4 When you have selected. Therefore, changing the station in the sub zone... bass/treble controls or Midnight listening) or any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE lights in the display. MULTI-ZONE - Use to set to switch the main zone off completely unless you've switched off power in the sub zone. The main and sub zones have made the...
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... is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back. Make sure the player's settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is set up the volume. Press MUTE on page 52). OVERHEAT shows in the subwoofer output). After using the...HDMI function. General The power does not turn off . Press SPEAKERS to connect your TV. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. The power suddenly turns on or off . When the Auto Power Down function is incorrect. Use HDMI connection...
... is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back. Make sure the player's settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is set up the volume. Press MUTE on page 52). OVERHEAT shows in the subwoofer output). After using the...HDMI function. General The power does not turn off . Press SPEAKERS to connect your TV. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. The power suddenly turns on or off . When the Auto Power Down function is incorrect. Use HDMI connection...
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...) for your component. To output signals in the DMR mode, depending on the external controller being used, playback may be interrupted when a volume operation is not properly set to a digital HDMI signal for components on the connected source component, it's possible that it will change slightly during playback, may be played...
...) for your component. To output signals in the DMR mode, depending on the external controller being used, playback may be interrupted when a volume operation is not properly set to a digital HDMI signal for components on the connected source component, it's possible that it will change slightly during playback, may be played...
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...must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. • Redistributions in binary form must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input sources. and other materials provided with the distribution. • Neither the name of the ...written permission. LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; Then use the most convenient connection (digital is a trademark of Apple Inc. Set the display volume to minimum when using the HDMI connection, you 'll have to the number of channels available from this software without modification, are...
...must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. • Redistributions in binary form must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input sources. and other materials provided with the distribution. • Neither the name of the ...written permission. LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; Then use the most convenient connection (digital is a trademark of Apple Inc. Set the display volume to minimum when using the HDMI connection, you 'll have to the number of channels available from this software without modification, are...
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...while operating a motorized vehicle; a level that you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it comfortably and clearly, without notice, due to your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of 80 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 ...000 Hz with no more than 0.08 %** total harmonic distortion. ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL: • Set your volume control at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it there. Front (stereo 80 W + 80 W Guaranteed speaker impedance 6 Ω to 16...
...while operating a motorized vehicle; a level that you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it comfortably and clearly, without notice, due to your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of 80 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 ...000 Hz with no more than 0.08 %** total harmonic distortion. ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL: • Set your volume control at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it there. Front (stereo 80 W + 80 W Guaranteed speaker impedance 6 Ω to 16...