Owner's Manual
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... are marked with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. Operating Instructions Operations may differ slightly from the original VSX-49TX manual and this manual when you have had your receiver modified with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-49TX This is correct and complete. Please use this updated...
... are marked with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. Operating Instructions Operations may differ slightly from the original VSX-49TX manual and this manual when you have had your receiver modified with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-49TX This is correct and complete. Please use this updated...
Owner's Manual
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...progressive-scan digital video (720p). Next Generation THX Standards and New Digital Formats The VSX-49TX is a trademark of the Sony Corporation. Laboratories and is the first receiver in standby mode. Used under license from Dolby Laboratories. True 32-bit Tri Digital ... very high quality digital processing. The Energy-saving Design This receiver is designed to the intentions of Dolby Laboratories. Features PREPARATION PREPARATION Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-49TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer's PQLS* technology when playing DVD-As, audio CDs and SACDs...
...progressive-scan digital video (720p). Next Generation THX Standards and New Digital Formats The VSX-49TX is a trademark of the Sony Corporation. Laboratories and is the first receiver in standby mode. Used under license from Dolby Laboratories. True 32-bit Tri Digital ... very high quality digital processing. The Energy-saving Design This receiver is designed to the intentions of Dolby Laboratories. Features PREPARATION PREPARATION Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-49TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer's PQLS* technology when playing DVD-As, audio CDs and SACDs...
Owner's Manual
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... batteries 8 Remote Control Battery Alarm 8 The Touch Pen & Lock 9 Remote Control Cushions 9 Operating range of remote control unit 9 Installing the Receiver 9 Opening the Front Panel 9 Setting Up the Remote Control 10 Remote Control Backlight 11 Quick Start Guide Part 1 12 Home Theater: The Basics...Creating an i.LINK Network 31 Displays & Controls 32 Front Panel 32 Back Panel 34 Remote Control 36 Basic Receiver LCD Screens 37 Receiver MAIN Screen 37 Receiver SUB Screen 38 Display 39 Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 40 SPEAKER SYSTEMS 41 CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance ...
... batteries 8 Remote Control Battery Alarm 8 The Touch Pen & Lock 9 Remote Control Cushions 9 Operating range of remote control unit 9 Installing the Receiver 9 Opening the Front Panel 9 Setting Up the Remote Control 10 Remote Control Backlight 11 Quick Start Guide Part 1 12 Home Theater: The Basics...Creating an i.LINK Network 31 Displays & Controls 32 Front Panel 32 Back Panel 34 Remote Control 36 Basic Receiver LCD Screens 37 Receiver MAIN Screen 37 Receiver SUB Screen 38 Display 39 Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 40 SPEAKER SYSTEMS 41 CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance ...
Owner's Manual
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... setup 81 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the main room 82 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room 83 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 84 Multi Operations 85 Performing multi operations 86 System off 87 Using System off 88 Editing Remote Control Screen Names (ITEM MEMO... Naming Memorized Stations 67 Recalling Memorized Stations 68 Remote Control of Other Component 69 Setting Up the Remote Control to the modified version of this receiver.
... setup 81 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the main room 82 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room 83 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 84 Multi Operations 85 Performing multi operations 86 System off 87 Using System off 88 Editing Remote Control Screen Names (ITEM MEMO... Naming Memorized Stations 67 Recalling Memorized Stations 68 Remote Control of Other Component 69 Setting Up the Remote Control to the modified version of this receiver.
Owner's Manual
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...below . NOTE: After replacing the batteries, the touch panel will be cleared. Change the batteries as leakage and bursting. Incorrect use of receiver) • Operating Instructions Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below ), replace all .... Change Battery !! tion's rules that you notice a decrease in the battery case. • Batteries with the same shape may have received all your country or area. When you have to change the batteries fairly often but most users should be able to the marks in...
...below . NOTE: After replacing the batteries, the touch panel will be cleared. Change the batteries as leakage and bursting. Incorrect use of receiver) • Operating Instructions Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below ), replace all .... Change Battery !! tion's rules that you notice a decrease in the battery case. • Batteries with the same shape may have received all your country or area. When you have to change the batteries fairly often but most users should be able to the marks in...
Owner's Manual
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... on the back of the remote control. Lock Switch Touch pen Remote Control Cushions Apply the cushions to operate the VSX-49TX is located in which uses infrared rays. 30 30 23 feet (7m) Installing the Receiver CAUTION! • Do not cover this switch is shining onto the remote sensor. • The... Lock The touch pen is fairly large. For normal use keep the switch set to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently on top of the panel with a sheet or piece of the remote control...
... on the back of the remote control. Lock Switch Touch pen Remote Control Cushions Apply the cushions to operate the VSX-49TX is located in which uses infrared rays. 30 30 23 feet (7m) Installing the Receiver CAUTION! • Do not cover this switch is shining onto the remote sensor. • The... Lock The touch pen is fairly large. For normal use keep the switch set to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently on top of the panel with a sheet or piece of the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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...below complete the TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT setup to the previous screen. Access to the different setup modes appear on your personal preferences. 3 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR Remote Setup BACK REMOTE SETUP LCD COMMANDER PRESET RECALL DIRECT FUNCTION ITEM MEMO CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR2 VCR3 TV ...LEARNING MULTI OPERATION KEY LABEL VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 4 RECEIVER DVD/LD LCD Commander TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT VCR1 /DVR LCD CONTRAST VCR2 VCR3 TV BEEP LCD TIMER : 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK ...
...below complete the TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT setup to the previous screen. Access to the different setup modes appear on your personal preferences. 3 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR Remote Setup BACK REMOTE SETUP LCD COMMANDER PRESET RECALL DIRECT FUNCTION ITEM MEMO CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR2 VCR3 TV ...LEARNING MULTI OPERATION KEY LABEL VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 4 RECEIVER DVD/LD LCD Commander TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT VCR1 /DVR LCD CONTRAST VCR2 VCR3 TV BEEP LCD TIMER : 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK ...
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PREPARATION PREPARATION 7 RECEIVER DVD/LD LCD Commander TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT VCR1 /DVR LCD CONTRAST VCR2 VCR3 TV BEEP LCD TIMER : 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ ... is easier to change the contrast. The different possibilities are entered. You can also turn it on 60 seconds. VOL + VOL - Remote Control Backlight 1 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL use the LIGHT switch to adjust the number...
PREPARATION PREPARATION 7 RECEIVER DVD/LD LCD Commander TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT VCR1 /DVR LCD CONTRAST VCR2 VCR3 TV BEEP LCD TIMER : 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ ... is easier to change the contrast. The different possibilities are entered. You can also turn it on 60 seconds. VOL + VOL - Remote Control Backlight 1 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL use the LIGHT switch to adjust the number...
Owner's Manual
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..., a DVD player is the easiest way to hook up , in your home. 1) Your Home System The heart of your system is the VSX-49TX receiver and it seems so difficult is very flexible in getting multichannel home theater-like your home theater sound. This is to get optimal sound from... listen to music but most cases the STANDARD listening mode is essential for your home theater. 3) The Listening Modes This receiver has many more details on the VSX-49TX receiver. It is outputting a surround soundtrack and all the other settings are appropriate for home theater and you have in most...
..., a DVD player is the easiest way to hook up , in your home. 1) Your Home System The heart of your system is the VSX-49TX receiver and it seems so difficult is very flexible in getting multichannel home theater-like your home theater sound. This is to get optimal sound from... listen to music but most cases the STANDARD listening mode is essential for your home theater. 3) The Listening Modes This receiver has many more details on the VSX-49TX receiver. It is outputting a surround soundtrack and all the other settings are appropriate for home theater and you have in most...
Owner's Manual
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..., you will be able to the appropriate terminal on cords/cables See page 26. In order to assign the digital input (which means tell the receiver which yours has and hook it 's easiest to use a regular RCA video cord or the specially-made coaxial cords, they have both coaxial and... R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. If you need to figure out which input you used for more detail on the receiver. For your local stereo store. This is important that you can buy at your TV it up to follow the default settings of plugs. You...
..., you will be able to the appropriate terminal on cords/cables See page 26. In order to assign the digital input (which means tell the receiver which yours has and hook it 's easiest to use a regular RCA video cord or the specially-made coaxial cords, they have both coaxial and... R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. If you need to figure out which input you used for more detail on the receiver. For your local stereo store. This is important that you can buy at your TV it up to follow the default settings of plugs. You...
Owner's Manual
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... FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. If you only have a center speaker you must tell the receiver the center channel is off or when you listen to digital soundtracks you use a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer...surround back speakers. If possible, use this happens it up the speakers you have one surround back speaker hook it could short out the receiver. • If you attached your speakers. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. and, optimally, surround back left & right; The diagram...
... FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. If you only have a center speaker you must tell the receiver the center channel is off or when you listen to digital soundtracks you use a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer...surround back speakers. If possible, use this happens it up the speakers you have one surround back speaker hook it could short out the receiver. • If you attached your speakers. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. and, optimally, surround back left & right; The diagram...
Owner's Manual
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... your TV, use the 5∞ buttons to select it to select DVD/ LD. 8 Select RETURN with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTER. The receiver exits the setup process. 15 3 Setting up your DVD player to DIGITAL IN 1 using a coaxial cable, as in the first diagram on p.13, ... the one of the optical digital inputs (for example, DIGITAL IN 4). LOUDNESS TAPE 2 MONITOR INPUT ATT. You will return to DVD. 1 3 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD Receiver TONE BASS/ ATREBLE VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV DISPLAY DIMMER STATUS SYSTEM SETUP VIDEO SELECT SPEAKER A/B MAIN SUB EFFECT/ CH SEL. Digital-In Digital...
... your TV, use the 5∞ buttons to select it to select DVD/ LD. 8 Select RETURN with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTER. The receiver exits the setup process. 15 3 Setting up your DVD player to DIGITAL IN 1 using a coaxial cable, as in the first diagram on p.13, ... the one of the optical digital inputs (for example, DIGITAL IN 4). LOUDNESS TAPE 2 MONITOR INPUT ATT. You will return to DVD. 1 3 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD Receiver TONE BASS/ ATREBLE VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV DISPLAY DIMMER STATUS SYSTEM SETUP VIDEO SELECT SPEAKER A/B MAIN SUB EFFECT/ CH SEL. Digital-In Digital...
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...8734; buttons to select GO NEXT and press ENTER. Make sure all the components you need, especially speakers, have a subwoofer turn it on. 5 Press RECEIVER then press the SUB button on the remote control. 16 7 8 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. SIGNAL SELECT REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1... the on-screen displays (OSDs) on your TV to follow these instructions. 2 Hook up the microphone to the Front Panel. 5 6 5 RECEIVER DVD/LD Receiver TONE BASS/ ATREBLE VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV DISPLAY DIMMER STATUS SYSTEM SETUP VIDEO SELECT SPEAKER A/B MAIN SUB EFFECT/ CH SEL. This will ...
...8734; buttons to select GO NEXT and press ENTER. Make sure all the components you need, especially speakers, have a subwoofer turn it on. 5 Press RECEIVER then press the SUB button on the remote control. 16 7 8 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. SIGNAL SELECT REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1... the on-screen displays (OSDs) on your TV to follow these instructions. 2 Hook up the microphone to the Front Panel. 5 6 5 RECEIVER DVD/LD Receiver TONE BASS/ ATREBLE VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV DISPLAY DIMMER STATUS SYSTEM SETUP VIDEO SELECT SPEAKER A/B MAIN SUB EFFECT/ CH SEL. This will ...
Owner's Manual
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... buttons to select a speaker then the 2 3 buttons to find the listening mode(s) that point will give you see the STANDARD button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to access the main remote control screen. 5 Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUME. 3 Personalizing Your Sound 1 Use ... household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.) that may be affecting the environment and switch them off after three minutes and the receiver will output another series of the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the setup process. • If you choose CANCEL at anytime during...
... buttons to select a speaker then the 2 3 buttons to find the listening mode(s) that point will give you see the STANDARD button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to access the main remote control screen. 5 Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUME. 3 Personalizing Your Sound 1 Use ... household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.) that may be affecting the environment and switch them off after three minutes and the receiver will output another series of the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the setup process. • If you choose CANCEL at anytime during...
Owner's Manual
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...you to hook up your TV with one kind of video cord for the luminance and the color. Video Converter This unique feature of the VSX-49TX allows you must hook up your DVD player (or other video device, with component video cords (see "Video Converter" below . QUICK SPTRAERPTAGRAUTIDIOEN... Equipment Connecting your TV Connect your on-screen display will affect the picture quality. However, if you use one type of cord to the receiver while using a different type of the TV is easiest to use component video cables to hook up your TV with either component video, S...
...you to hook up your TV with one kind of video cord for the luminance and the color. Video Converter This unique feature of the VSX-49TX allows you must hook up your DVD player (or other video device, with component video cords (see "Video Converter" below . QUICK SPTRAERPTAGRAUTIDIOEN... Equipment Connecting your TV Connect your on-screen display will affect the picture quality. However, if you use one type of cord to the receiver while using a different type of the TV is easiest to use component video cables to hook up your TV with either component video, S...
Owner's Manual
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.../OUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R Be careful! Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO" in the receiver's display. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. Use analog audio cords for more information on the front panel.
.../OUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R Be careful! Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO" in the receiver's display. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. Use analog audio cords for more information on the front panel.
Owner's Manual
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...-A or SACD compatible player, or are using an external Dolby Digital/DTS decoder, connect it is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK L (Single) CONTROL IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD /LD IN TV IN SAT IN OUT VCR1 /DVR IN... R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the receiver.
...-A or SACD compatible player, or are using an external Dolby Digital/DTS decoder, connect it is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK L (Single) CONTROL IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD /LD IN TV IN SAT IN OUT VCR1 /DVR IN... R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the receiver.
Owner's Manual
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The VSX-49TX has three coaxial, five optical (four rear, one front) and one ). If you connect this ...components as shown below ). You can make direct digital recordings with this see "Assigning the Digital Inputs" on the receiver). To do both). The quality of digital terminal, it is the same but since some digital sources may be ... SUB W. Hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks (see next page) unless you don't need to do this receiver's default settings (see p.23) in on p.93. There are two optical digital out jacks (the CD recorder is connected ...
The VSX-49TX has three coaxial, five optical (four rear, one front) and one ). If you connect this ...components as shown below ). You can make direct digital recordings with this see "Assigning the Digital Inputs" on the receiver). To do both). The quality of digital terminal, it is the same but since some digital sources may be ... SUB W. Hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks (see next page) unless you don't need to do this receiver's default settings (see p.23) in on p.93. There are two optical digital out jacks (the CD recorder is connected ...
Owner's Manual
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... not dedicated to one type of component, they can break the shutter on the optical terminal (this receiver. To avoid having to assign the digital inputs you must tell the receiver what digital component is connected to this won't, however, affect the connection or insertion of the optical ... your components will be used to connect digital components to which jack so your equipment is inserted improperly it can be in sync with the receiver's default settings. Thus you can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are : DIGITAL IN 1 (coaxial): DVD/LD DIGITAL IN 2 (coaxial...
... not dedicated to one type of component, they can break the shutter on the optical terminal (this receiver. To avoid having to assign the digital inputs you must tell the receiver what digital component is connected to this won't, however, affect the connection or insertion of the optical ... your components will be used to connect digital components to which jack so your equipment is inserted improperly it can be in sync with the receiver's default settings. Thus you can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are : DIGITAL IN 1 (coaxial): DVD/LD DIGITAL IN 2 (coaxial...
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...8226; If you connect the speaker on the right to the R terminal and the speaker on the left surround back terminal. • The VSX-49TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Simply connect the speakers you use a THX certified subwoofer use of surround back speakers. Connecting Your ...naturally, everyone's home setup will vary. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. The VSX-49TX will work with soundtracks in (10mm) 3 Tighten terminal. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 76. • If you have at least three speakers (two...
...8226; If you connect the speaker on the right to the R terminal and the speaker on the left surround back terminal. • The VSX-49TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Simply connect the speakers you use a THX certified subwoofer use of surround back speakers. Connecting Your ...naturally, everyone's home setup will vary. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. The VSX-49TX will work with soundtracks in (10mm) 3 Tighten terminal. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 76. • If you have at least three speakers (two...