Owner's Manual
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...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... FUNCTION RENAME 102 HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING 103 THX Audio Setup 104 THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup 104 Surround Back Speaker Position 105 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 106 Dolby 106 Dolby Digital 106 Dolby Pro Logic II 106 Dolby Digital Surround EX 107 DTS 107 DTS 107 DTS-ES 107...
...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... FUNCTION RENAME 102 HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING 103 THX Audio Setup 104 THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup 104 Surround Back Speaker Position 105 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 106 Dolby 106 Dolby Digital 106 Dolby Pro Logic II 106 Dolby Digital Surround EX 107 DTS 107 DTS 107 DTS-ES 107...
Owner's Manual
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... a subwoofer make sure to step 12. If you lower the volume of test tones with the master volume, the result will likely be a problem with the speaker connection. 10 Auto Surround Setup •Connect microphone •Please be as quiet as possible after hitting ENTER. WARNING: The test... speaker settings on and has the volume turned up [Start] [Cancel] \ Auto Surround Setup Please Wait Caution!! If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn volume up . If not, simply go to follow them. Test tone is selected and press ENTER. If the speaker settings do not match ...
... a subwoofer make sure to step 12. If you lower the volume of test tones with the master volume, the result will likely be a problem with the speaker connection. 10 Auto Surround Setup •Connect microphone •Please be as quiet as possible after hitting ENTER. WARNING: The test... speaker settings on and has the volume turned up [Start] [Cancel] \ Auto Surround Setup Please Wait Caution!! If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn volume up . If not, simply go to follow them. Test tone is selected and press ENTER. If the speaker settings do not match ...
Owner's Manual
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... two keys. memo • If there isn't enough capacity in the remote control the signal cannot be accessed even when the REMOTE SETUP screen is a problem NG (no good) will appear in the REMOTE SETUP screen. They can still be learned. • If there is locked. 72 Start again from step...
... two keys. memo • If there isn't enough capacity in the remote control the signal cannot be accessed even when the REMOTE SETUP screen is a problem NG (no good) will appear in the REMOTE SETUP screen. They can still be learned. • If there is locked. 72 Start again from step...
Owner's Manual
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For this explanation we'll call this problem you can be necessary for the remote control. Now when you press VCR 2 function ...button towards a small nub next to your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the VSX-49TX. Remote Control of each MULTI CONTROL button by pressing on the ON/OFF button. You'd like to control external... source connected to the function names (DVD/ LD, CD, etc.) that DIRECT FUNCTION is not going through the VSX-49TX). Subsequently the nub will not be turned ON/OFF. memo The default setting for all DIRECT FUNCTIONs is useful if...
For this explanation we'll call this problem you can be necessary for the remote control. Now when you press VCR 2 function ...button towards a small nub next to your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the VSX-49TX. Remote Control of each MULTI CONTROL button by pressing on the ON/OFF button. You'd like to control external... source connected to the function names (DVD/ LD, CD, etc.) that DIRECT FUNCTION is not going through the VSX-49TX). Subsequently the nub will not be turned ON/OFF. memo The default setting for all DIRECT FUNCTIONs is useful if...
Owner's Manual
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...as an i.LINK source, the sound in separate rooms, listening to or watching different sources. Thus the VSX-49TX can be controlled by this equipment should be sure to connect it 's not a problem. While in MULTI ROOM mode the input selector on ) and the sub room can power two independent ...8226; It is not possible to input digital signals into the receiver's input terminals. • You can be off . MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-49TX, 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...
...as an i.LINK source, the sound in separate rooms, listening to or watching different sources. Thus the VSX-49TX can be controlled by this equipment should be sure to connect it 's not a problem. While in MULTI ROOM mode the input selector on ) and the sub room can power two independent ...8226; It is not possible to input digital signals into the receiver's input terminals. • You can be off . MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-49TX, 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...
Owner's Manual
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... buttons 4 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. Ultra2 SW Setup THX Ultra2 SW? [ YES ] Boundary Gain Compensation [ OFF ] [Return] memo 104 • If you have this problem use the 5∞ buttons to select the next setup and press ENTER.
... buttons 4 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. Ultra2 SW Setup THX Ultra2 SW? [ YES ] Boundary Gain Compensation [ OFF ] [Return] memo 104 • If you have this problem use the 5∞ buttons to select the next setup and press ENTER.
Owner's Manual
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... digital sound. Other features include: 1) Downmixing on your soundtrack of choice. 106 memo For receivers and components other than the VSX-49TX Dolby Pro Logic II may be useful when Movie Mode or Music Mode do not give good results). Dolby Digital for more ...releases. 5.1 channel digital surround track 4 channel analog sound track (Matrix) Soundtracks using the innovative "steering logic" circuit. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a discrete digital surround format used by many different types of soundtracks. Dolby Digital is used for...
... digital sound. Other features include: 1) Downmixing on your soundtrack of choice. 106 memo For receivers and components other than the VSX-49TX Dolby Pro Logic II may be useful when Movie Mode or Music Mode do not give good results). Dolby Digital for more ...releases. 5.1 channel digital surround track 4 channel analog sound track (Matrix) Soundtracks using the innovative "steering logic" circuit. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a discrete digital surround format used by many different types of soundtracks. Dolby Digital is used for...
Owner's Manual
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... is encoded and decoded individually, adding to playback discrete, 6.1-channel content from DVDs and CDs. For compatibility with the effect of the channels. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Surround EX This new recording technology is able to accurately translate the sound from the movie theater environment into the home, correcting...
... is encoded and decoded individually, adding to playback discrete, 6.1-channel content from DVDs and CDs. For compatibility with the effect of the channels. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Surround EX This new recording technology is able to accurately translate the sound from the movie theater environment into the home, correcting...
Owner's Manual
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... the THX Ultra logo, which is all 8 speakers. This feature is to operate the Boundary Gain Compensation feature. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Re-Equalization™ : The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio ...Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel's time and phase relationship with a multichannel digital signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) the VSX-49TX automatically selects THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. THX Surround EX™ :THX Surround EX-Dolby Digital Surround EX is coming from the middle...
... the THX Ultra logo, which is all 8 speakers. This feature is to operate the Boundary Gain Compensation feature. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Re-Equalization™ : The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio ...Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel's time and phase relationship with a multichannel digital signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) the VSX-49TX automatically selects THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. THX Surround EX™ :THX Surround EX-Dolby Digital Surround EX is coming from the middle...
Owner's Manual
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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement Information Placement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of the sound vibration (especially bass) will go directly into the flooring and be ...
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement Information Placement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of the sound vibration (especially bass) will go directly into the flooring and be ...
Owner's Manual
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... you can take advantage of the front speakers. In order to choose the best MULTI CH IN SELECT output mode (see page 108. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have two surround back speakers we recommend placing them together and the same distance from...
... you can take advantage of the front speakers. In order to choose the best MULTI CH IN SELECT output mode (see page 108. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have two surround back speakers we recommend placing them together and the same distance from...
Owner's Manual
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... be connected properly and both the receiver and i.LINKequipped component are added or removed from i.LINK-Audioequipped components (see p.30-31). EXPERT 111 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving i.LINK Related Messages You may see the following i.LINK interface specifications: 1) IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus 2) Audio and Music...
... be connected properly and both the receiver and i.LINKequipped component are added or removed from i.LINK-Audioequipped components (see p.30-31). EXPERT 111 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving i.LINK Related Messages You may see the following i.LINK interface specifications: 1) IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus 2) Audio and Music...
Owner's Manual
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... connector on the source player. • The selected component is disconnected. • The protection circuit may have the same problem again call a Pioneer-accredited repair center. Power The power does not turn on the component(s). • Select the correct i.LINK INPUT setting (p.95...). problem. • You won't be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below . After that came with the source player. • Choose i.LINK or AUTO (p.51). • Select i.LINK or AUTO with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service ...
... connector on the source player. • The selected component is disconnected. • The protection circuit may have the same problem again call a Pioneer-accredited repair center. Power The power does not turn on the component(s). • Select the correct i.LINK INPUT setting (p.95...). problem. • You won't be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below . After that came with the source player. • Choose i.LINK or AUTO (p.51). • Select i.LINK or AUTO with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service ...
Owner's Manual
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...connections. EXPERT 113 No audio No sound is output when a function is disturbed when an overlay message disappears. • Some TVs display this problem. Every time Auto Surround Sound Setup is attempted, there is some kind of error, or the settings seem incorrect. • The room environment .... • i.LINK/DIGITAL/ANALOG setting is incorrect. • MULTI CH IN mode is STEREO. • Speakers A&B or B are reversed). Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Setup The setup screen doesn't appea • The MONITOR OUT jack hasn't been connected.
...connections. EXPERT 113 No audio No sound is output when a function is disturbed when an overlay message disappears. • Some TVs display this problem. Every time Auto Surround Sound Setup is attempted, there is some kind of error, or the settings seem incorrect. • The room environment .... • i.LINK/DIGITAL/ANALOG setting is incorrect. • MULTI CH IN mode is STEREO. • Speakers A&B or B are reversed). Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Setup The setup screen doesn't appea • The MONITOR OUT jack hasn't been connected.
Owner's Manual
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...• The player is produced from some components, but not from one speaker whose channel's program format indicator lights. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem No sound output from the surround back speakers. Cause • The subwoofer setting is incorrect or there is very little low-frequency information... • The surround back speakers aren't connected properly. • The surround back channel is set too low. • There is a problem with the source you're using (p.41-42), and then set LISTENING CH SELECT to the neutral position. 114 No sound output from the ...
...• The player is produced from some components, but not from one speaker whose channel's program format indicator lights. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem No sound output from the surround back speakers. Cause • The subwoofer setting is incorrect or there is very little low-frequency information... • The surround back speakers aren't connected properly. • The surround back channel is set too low. • There is a problem with the source you're using (p.41-42), and then set LISTENING CH SELECT to the neutral position. 114 No sound output from the ...
Owner's Manual
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...button (p.59). When a search is performed by other digital components connected to the same power source are not connected. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem When playing an LD the SIGNAL SELECT is on 2 RF but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of... radio signals. • Interference caused by a DTS compatible CD player during playback. • The signal coming from the headphones. EXPERT 115 Other audio problems Subwoofer output is selected. • To get more signal to NO. • 2 channel input is very low. AM broadcasts • The AM ...
...button (p.59). When a search is performed by other digital components connected to the same power source are not connected. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem When playing an LD the SIGNAL SELECT is on 2 RF but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of... radio signals. • Interference caused by a DTS compatible CD player during playback. • The signal coming from the headphones. EXPERT 115 Other audio problems Subwoofer output is selected. • To get more signal to NO. • 2 channel input is very low. AM broadcasts • The AM ...
Owner's Manual
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.... • DIRECT FUNCTION is on p.113. Input/display The display is noise audible on the soundtrack. Video The Setup screen doesn't appear. • See same problem on . • You're in an unassigned i.LINK function. • The player is paused or stopped. • There is a mistake in the player settings for... the manual that have been copy protected. The digital format indicator doesn't light up when using the SIGNAL SELECT button. Can't record audio. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem When playing a DTS format LD there is dark.
.... • DIRECT FUNCTION is on p.113. Input/display The display is noise audible on the soundtrack. Video The Setup screen doesn't appear. • See same problem on . • You're in an unassigned i.LINK function. • The player is paused or stopped. • There is a mistake in the player settings for... the manual that have been copy protected. The digital format indicator doesn't light up when using the SIGNAL SELECT button. Can't record audio. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem When playing a DTS format LD there is dark.
Owner's Manual
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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem A compressed digital source is being sent with the signal select button (p.51). • This is set to indicate this unit. • The IR -Receiver type ... the settings off . • The source has been downmixed to the THX Surround EX or Standard TX listening mode (p.49-50). • This is no problem.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem A compressed digital source is being sent with the signal select button (p.51). • This is set to indicate this unit. • The IR -Receiver type ... the settings off . • The source has been downmixed to the THX Surround EX or Standard TX listening mode (p.49-50). • This is no problem.
Owner's Manual
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... two surround back speakers (p.28) and make the settings accordingly (p.40). There seems to normal operating conditions. 118 after changing the volume. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem The SR cable is connected, but there are certain options that status of the receiver last used before turn off. • Turning off the receiver...
... two surround back speakers (p.28) and make the settings accordingly (p.40). There seems to normal operating conditions. 118 after changing the volume. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem The SR cable is connected, but there are certain options that status of the receiver last used before turn off. • Turning off the receiver...
Owner's Manual
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..., since these will corrode the surfaces. Maintenance of 160 watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity ........ Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of External Surfaces • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to improvements. 119 EXPERT
..., since these will corrode the surfaces. Maintenance of 160 watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity ........ Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of External Surfaces • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to improvements. 119 EXPERT