Owner's Manual
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... for fine tuning the sound. 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. These new innovations are marked with the banner (sometimes...
... for fine tuning the sound. 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. These new innovations are marked with the banner (sometimes...
Owner's Manual
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... DVD-Video, CD and Video CD discs. Features PREPARATION PREPARATION Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-49TX receiver is possible with Pioneer's PQLS* technology when playing DVD-As, audio CDs and SACDs. Other advantages of energy when in this receiver and one rate-control-compatible player are also available when listening through an i.LINK interface...
... DVD-Video, CD and Video CD discs. Features PREPARATION PREPARATION Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-49TX receiver is possible with Pioneer's PQLS* technology when playing DVD-As, audio CDs and SACDs. Other advantages of energy when in this receiver and one rate-control-compatible player are also available when listening through an i.LINK interface...
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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... institu- The remote control uses a lot of used batteries, please comply with new ones. This must be done within five minutes of receiver) • Operating Instructions Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown above. OK ? Change...battery case. • Batteries with the same shape may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. tion's rules that you have received all of the batteries properly according to operate the remote control properly an alarm will sound and a warning screen will need re-adjusting ...
... institu- The remote control uses a lot of used batteries, please comply with new ones. This must be done within five minutes of receiver) • Operating Instructions Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown above. OK ? Change...battery case. • Batteries with the same shape may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. tion's rules that you have received all of the batteries properly according to operate the remote control properly an alarm will sound and a warning screen will need re-adjusting ...
Owner's Manual
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..., etc., be sure to LOCK you can 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 the lower third of the panel with thumb and forefinger. Remote... light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with a sheet or piece of cloth. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • Be sure to operate the VSX-49TX is fairly large. This also would prevent proper heat dispersal....
..., etc., be sure to LOCK you can 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 the lower third of the panel with thumb and forefinger. Remote... light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with a sheet or piece of cloth. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • Be sure to operate the VSX-49TX is fairly large. This also would prevent proper heat dispersal....
Owner's Manual
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...can move between the different screens with the LCD panel underneath. You can adjust various basic settings to suit 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... touch-sensitive nature of possible adjustments will show the word "COMPLETE" and automatically return to the LCD COMMANDER screen. 5 Touch Panel Adjust RECEIVER BACK REMOTE SETUP CD DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 TOUCH CROSS POINT CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO VCR3 TV SAT TV CONTROL « Touch...
...can move between the different screens with the LCD panel underneath. You can adjust various basic settings to suit 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... touch-sensitive nature of possible adjustments will show the word "COMPLETE" and automatically return to the LCD COMMANDER screen. 5 Touch Panel Adjust RECEIVER BACK REMOTE SETUP CD DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 TOUCH CROSS POINT CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO VCR3 TV SAT TV CONTROL « Touch...
Owner's Manual
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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/ ... after 60 seconds.) BEEP: When you are all fixed to adjust the number of time if no command is 10 seconds. 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 turn off . 7 When...
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/ ... after 60 seconds.) BEEP: When you are all fixed to adjust the number of time if no command is 10 seconds. 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 turn off . 7 When...
Owner's Manual
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... home theater surround sound. Then follow the instructions to set up your equipment, like listening to a stereo CD with anywhere from your receiver. For more details on the VSX-49TX receiver. In fact, home theater is the actual product (like a DVD) or broadcast (like sound from these sources. 2) The Source... Material DVDs have to do one of your system is the VSX-49TX receiver and it seems so difficult is very flexible in home theater and each will be using stereo equipment to listen to music but most cases...
... home theater surround sound. Then follow the instructions to set up your equipment, like listening to a stereo CD with anywhere from your receiver. For more details on the VSX-49TX receiver. In fact, home theater is the actual product (like a DVD) or broadcast (like sound from these sources. 2) The Source... Material DVDs have to do one of your system is the VSX-49TX receiver and it seems so difficult is very flexible in home theater and each will be using stereo equipment to listen to music but most cases...
Owner's Manual
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... yours has and hook it up using one type of digital terminal you will need a special optical cable which input you can do this receiver (for more detail on your DVD player and your DVD digital audio). For optical connections you will need to connect both coaxial and optical ...terminals, but since some DVD players only have both . In order to assign the digital input (which means tell the receiver which you used for your TV to see page 19). RCA video cord RCA stereo cord ANALOG AUDIO OUT R R L L 4 (SAT) IN 3 IN (CD) 2 IN ...
... yours has and hook it up using one type of digital terminal you will need a special optical cable which input you can do this receiver (for more detail on your DVD player and your DVD digital audio). For optical connections you will need to connect both coaxial and optical ...terminals, but since some DVD players only have both . In order to assign the digital input (which means tell the receiver which you used for your TV to see page 19). RCA video cord RCA stereo cord ANALOG AUDIO OUT R R L L 4 (SAT) IN 3 IN (CD) 2 IN ...
Owner's Manual
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...16Ω. • If you only have three hook up to the left & right; L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. If this receiver with fewer speakers. Quick Start Guide Part1 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be done automatically by following the Auto Surround Sound Setup ... the center speaker. center; Follow the diagram below also explains how to the speaker terminal make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the back of surround speakers connect them up as CENTER. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK...
...16Ω. • If you only have three hook up to the left & right; L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. If this receiver with fewer speakers. Quick Start Guide Part1 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be done automatically by following the Auto Surround Sound Setup ... the center speaker. center; Follow the diagram below also explains how to the speaker terminal make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the back of surround speakers connect them up as CENTER. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK...
Owner's Manual
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... other power cord than the one of the optical digital inputs (for the DIGITAL-4 jack is only necessary if you have properly connected the receiver to your TV). 4 Looking at the on-screen display on your TV, use the 5∞ buttons to select it doesn't, refer to... 7 Use the 2 3 buttons to select DVD/ LD. 8 Select RETURN with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTER. 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. LOUDNESS TAPE 2 MONITOR...
... other power cord than the one of the optical digital inputs (for the DIGITAL-4 jack is only necessary if you have properly connected the receiver to your TV). 4 Looking at the on-screen display on your TV, use the 5∞ buttons to select it doesn't, refer to... 7 Use the 2 3 buttons to select DVD/ LD. 8 Select RETURN with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTER. 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. LOUDNESS TAPE 2 MONITOR...
Owner's Manual
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... Setup" (page 97). Make sure all the components you need, especially speakers, have a tripod use the on-screen display (OSD) that appears on the receiver and your TV. 2 Make sure your TV is a good idea to make . Input Assign] [2. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] Auto Surround Setup Speaker System...setups by -step guide to setting up 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. Follow the ...
... Setup" (page 97). Make sure all the components you need, especially speakers, have a tripod use the on-screen display (OSD) that appears on the receiver and your TV. 2 Make sure your TV is a good idea to make . Input Assign] [2. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] Auto Surround Setup Speaker System...setups by -step guide to setting up 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. Follow the ...
Owner's Manual
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... you choose CANCEL at anytime during auto setup. The system will give you leave CHECK!! To locate the LISTENING CH SELECT button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to select OK, GO NEXT and press ENTER. For more refined sound, make the sound settings in the display on the... see "7.1" in the display on the screen for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.) that may interfere with Surround Sound 1 Make sure the receiver, your TV, and your DVD player are switched ON. 2 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control repeatedly until you want to find the...
... you choose CANCEL at anytime during auto setup. The system will give you leave CHECK!! To locate the LISTENING CH SELECT button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to select OK, GO NEXT and press ENTER. For more refined sound, make the sound settings in the display on the... see "7.1" in the display on the screen for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.) that may interfere with Surround Sound 1 Make sure the receiver, your TV, and your DVD player are switched ON. 2 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control repeatedly until you want to find the...
Owner's Manual
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... -screen display will affect the picture quality. Component video Green Blue Red The color signal of the VSX-49TX allows you higher picture quality. 19 You can use one type of cord to the receiver while using a different type of cables (see p.23). These jacks are the most common or standard... video cord but you use different cables your on the VSX-49TXbut they look exactly the same) because the impedance is ...
... -screen display will affect the picture quality. Component video Green Blue Red The color signal of the VSX-49TX allows you higher picture quality. 19 You can use one type of cord to the receiver while using a different type of cables (see p.23). These jacks are the most common or standard... video cord but you use different cables your on the VSX-49TXbut they look exactly the same) because the impedance is ...
Owner's Manual
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... both the inputs and outputs and use composite or S video cords for the audio signal. For components you will always appear as "VIDEO" in the receiver's display. Use analog audio cords for the source players. *The arrows indicate the direction of the digital input on the other.
... both the inputs and outputs and use composite or S video cords for the audio signal. For components you will always appear as "VIDEO" in the receiver's display. Use analog audio cords for the source players. *The arrows indicate the direction of the digital input on the other.
Owner's Manual
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Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the receiver. To be selected. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. See page 59. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD ...-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...
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the receiver. To be selected. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. See page 59. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD ...-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...
Owner's Manual
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... (see p.23) in on the receiver). We also recommend hooking up your digital equipment in accordance with this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you can do both). PREPARATION PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Audio Components Connect your digital components as shown below ). The VSX-49TX has three coaxial, five optical...
... (see p.23) in on the receiver). We also recommend hooking up your digital equipment in accordance with this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you can do both). PREPARATION PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Audio Components Connect your digital components as shown below ). The VSX-49TX has three coaxial, five optical...
Owner's Manual
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Be sure to assign the digital inputs you must tell the receiver what digital component is different from the default settings. 26 The default settings are: DIGITAL IN 1 (coaxial): DVD/LD ...the way you hook up . To avoid having to insert completely and in accordance with the names on the optical terminal (this receiver. Connecting Your Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can be used ) or optical... up your equipment in the case of component, they can also be in sync with the receiver's default settings.
Be sure to assign the digital inputs you must tell the receiver what digital component is different from the default settings. 26 The default settings are: DIGITAL IN 1 (coaxial): DVD/LD ...the way you hook up . To avoid having to insert completely and in accordance with the names on the optical terminal (this receiver. Connecting Your Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can be used ) or optical... up your equipment in the case of component, they can also be in sync with the receiver's default settings.
Owner's Manual
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...exposed wire. 3/8 in the manner described below. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left surround back terminal. • The VSX-49TX has two speaker systems, A & B. If you are planning on setting up to THX on your subwoofer has ...THX INPUT jack on page 76. • If you only have at least three speakers (two "front" speakers and a "center" speaker). The VSX-49TX will vary. memo • If you use a THX certified subwoofer use of seven speakers and a subwoofer as shown here but, naturally, everyone's home...
...exposed wire. 3/8 in the manner described below. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left surround back terminal. • The VSX-49TX has two speaker systems, A & B. If you are planning on setting up to THX on your subwoofer has ...THX INPUT jack on page 76. • If you only have at least three speakers (two "front" speakers and a "center" speaker). The VSX-49TX will vary. memo • If you use a THX certified subwoofer use of seven speakers and a subwoofer as shown here but, naturally, everyone's home...