Owner's Manual
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Operations may differ slightly from the original VSX-49TX manual and this manual when you have had your receiver modified with the banner (sometimes represented as ) or (sometimes represented as ) so the user can ... and for the VSX-49TX receiver that has been modified with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. These new innovations are marked with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. Please use this updated version is the updated manual for fine tuning the sound. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-49TX This is correct...
Operations may differ slightly from the original VSX-49TX manual and this manual when you have had your receiver modified with the banner (sometimes represented as ) or (sometimes represented as ) so the user can ... and for the VSX-49TX receiver that has been modified with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. These new innovations are marked with an i.LINK connection and the latest Pioneer programming. Please use this updated version is the updated manual for fine tuning the sound. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-49TX This is correct...
Owner's Manual
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...sound until it there. ELECTR N• STRIES •A ONIC INDU EIA EST 1924 SSOCIATIO We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as this by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hearing adapts. This list of fun and enjoyment. ...Now it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your hearing. Sound can cause a fire or give you to get the most importantly, without affecting your musical enjoyment...
...sound until it there. ELECTR N• STRIES •A ONIC INDU EIA EST 1924 SSOCIATIO We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as this by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hearing adapts. This list of fun and enjoyment. ...Now it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your hearing. Sound can cause a fire or give you to get the most importantly, without affecting your musical enjoyment...
Owner's Manual
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... Corporation. On the video side, the component video output is fully compatible with Pioneer's PQLS* technology when playing DVD-As, audio CDs and SACDs. Pioneer Video Converter The Pioneer Video Converter allows more flexibility in the world to the intentions of the producer ... surround sound from Dolby Laboratories. Universal Player Compatibility (DVD Audio) This receiver features eight discrete channels of analog inputs, each with minimum effort. Next Generation THX Standards and New Digital Formats The VSX-49TX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 5 All rights reserved...
... Corporation. On the video side, the component video output is fully compatible with Pioneer's PQLS* technology when playing DVD-As, audio CDs and SACDs. Pioneer Video Converter The Pioneer Video Converter allows more flexibility in the world to the intentions of the producer ... surround sound from Dolby Laboratories. Universal Player Compatibility (DVD Audio) This receiver features eight discrete channels of analog inputs, each with minimum effort. Next Generation THX Standards and New Digital Formats The VSX-49TX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 5 All rights reserved...
Owner's Manual
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...20 Connecting VCRs or DVRs 21 Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel 21 Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components ...... 22 Connecting Analog Audio Components 23 Cassette deck placement 24 Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-A or SACD compatible player 24 Connecting Digital... Audio Components 25 Digital Input Default Settings 26 Connecting the Radio Antennas 27 Using outdoor antennas 27 Connecting Speakers 28 Placing Your Speakers...
...20 Connecting VCRs or DVRs 21 Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel 21 Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components ...... 22 Connecting Analog Audio Components 23 Cassette deck placement 24 Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-A or SACD compatible player 24 Connecting Digital... Audio Components 25 Digital Input Default Settings 26 Connecting the Radio Antennas 27 Using outdoor antennas 27 Connecting Speakers 28 Placing Your Speakers...
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 ... ADJUSTMENT 98 BASS PEAK LEVEL 99 DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL 100 MULTI CH IN SELECT 101 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 ...
...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 ... ADJUSTMENT 98 BASS PEAK LEVEL 99 DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL 100 MULTI CH IN SELECT 101 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...many different listening modes and they offer excellent sound and picture quality, and allow users to enjoy home theater soundtracks with more details on the VSX-49TX receiver. We recommend you use this your home theater sound. It is that contribute to your speaker configuration. 2) The 'source' material ... material for home theater because they are using for home theater and you an understanding of the basics. For more than two channels of audio. These are using. Let's start with your receiver. Also, a DVD player is the number of speakers you are explained below and ...
...many different listening modes and they offer excellent sound and picture quality, and allow users to enjoy home theater soundtracks with more details on the VSX-49TX receiver. We recommend you use this your home theater sound. It is that contribute to your speaker configuration. 2) The 'source' material ... material for home theater because they are using for home theater and you an understanding of the basics. For more than two channels of audio. These are using. Let's start with your receiver. Also, a DVD player is the number of speakers you are explained below and ...
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... (TV) 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT RL DVD /LD IN IN DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC IN /DVR) CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /MD (SAT) IN... PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. It is the best scenario, as you will need the proper cable. If your DVD player ...
... (TV) 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT RL DVD /LD IN IN DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC IN /DVR) CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /MD (SAT) IN... PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. It is the best scenario, as you will need the proper cable. If your DVD player ...
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... sounds. Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) Powered subwoofer INPUT TV/monitor Center speaker Front speaker (Right) DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC IN /DVR) CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /... IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. For the subwoofer use a mono (single plug) RCA cord and for advice on ...
... sounds. Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) Powered subwoofer INPUT TV/monitor Center speaker Front speaker (Right) DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC IN /DVR) CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /... IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. For the subwoofer use a mono (single plug) RCA cord and for advice on ...
Owner's Manual
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... ] Digital-7 [ CD-R ] RF IN [ DVD/LD ] [Return] 1.1. SIGNAL SELECT REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 4 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] 5 1.Input Assign [ 1.Digital-In ] [ 2.Component Video In ] [ 3.i.LINK Input ] [Return] 6 7 1.1. Press the ENTER button. 5 DIGITAL IN should be selected, if not use the...
... ] Digital-7 [ CD-R ] RF IN [ DVD/LD ] [Return] 1.1. SIGNAL SELECT REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 4 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] 5 1.Input Assign [ 1.Digital-In ] [ 2.Component Video In ] [ 3.i.LINK Input ] [Return] 6 7 1.1. Press the ENTER button. 5 DIGITAL IN should be selected, if not use the...
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... normal listening position. Make sure all the components you don't have a tripod, attach the microphone to select GO NEXT and press ENTER. Input Assign] [2. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] Auto Surround Setup Speaker System Select [ Normal Surround ] [Go Next] [Return] 6 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button and use the on-screen displays (OSDs...
... normal listening position. Make sure all the components you don't have a tripod, attach the microphone to select GO NEXT and press ENTER. Input Assign] [2. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] Auto Surround Setup Speaker System Select [ Normal Surround ] [Go Next] [Return] 6 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button and use the on-screen displays (OSDs...
Owner's Manual
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... the signals is divided into the Y luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and P B PR) signals and then output. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC IN /DVR) CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /MD (SAT) IN IN ...your TV Connect your TV to the receiver. These jacks are simply S video jacks. Component video Green Blue Red The color signal of the VSX-49TX allows you to hook up your VCR/DVD or any other components) then you must hook up your video components (DVD player, TV, ...
... the signals is divided into the Y luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and P B PR) signals and then output. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC IN /DVR) CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /MD (SAT) IN IN ...your TV Connect your TV to the receiver. These jacks are simply S video jacks. Component video Green Blue Red The color signal of the VSX-49TX allows you to hook up your VCR/DVD or any other components) then you must hook up your video components (DVD player, TV, ...
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... necessary. If you must assign the inputs with the "Assigning 20 the Component Video Input" procedure (see below ) to make , video and audio. memo • If your DVD player for using component video cable connections you can use digital soundtracks like above), you will ensure you might ... (see "Connecting to make one of the signal. Instructions for component video output as well, since some DVDs may not output a digital audio track. See page 93 to the jacks as well. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord...
... necessary. If you must assign the inputs with the "Assigning 20 the Component Video Input" procedure (see below ) to make , video and audio. memo • If your DVD player for using component video cable connections you can use digital soundtracks like above), you will ensure you might ... (see "Connecting to make one of the signal. Instructions for component video output as well, since some DVDs may not output a digital audio track. See page 93 to the jacks as well. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord...
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... PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. memo You cannot assign the name of the signal. It will need a specialized optical cord (...MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL ON/OFF COLOR BRIGHT MONITOR PHONES DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) ON/OFF HOLD VIDEO-IN/OUT AUDIO-IN/OUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R Be careful! For portable DVD players you want to record into be sure to the front panel as show ...
... PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. memo You cannot assign the name of the signal. It will need a specialized optical cord (...MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL ON/OFF COLOR BRIGHT MONITOR PHONES DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) ON/OFF HOLD VIDEO-IN/OUT AUDIO-IN/OUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R Be careful! For portable DVD players you want to record into be sure to the front panel as show ...
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...; If you use digital soundtracks broadcast you will need to assign the digital jacks to do this . 22 DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR) IN CD-R/ TAPE1 4 ... IN PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK L (Single) CONTROL IN...
...; If you use digital soundtracks broadcast you will need to assign the digital jacks to do this . 22 DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR) IN CD-R/ TAPE1 4 ... IN PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK L (Single) CONTROL IN...
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... only need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo plugs (two plugs). DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC IN /DVR) CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /MD ...IN IN PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK L (Single) CONTROL IN ...
... only need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo plugs (two plugs). DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC IN /DVR) CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /MD ...IN IN PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK L (Single) CONTROL IN ...
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...) If you have surround back outputs, it to the multichannel analog inputs as shown below. See page 59. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR) IN CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /MD (SAT) IN... PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. If you use only one surround back input hook up ...
...) If you have surround back outputs, it to the multichannel analog inputs as shown below. See page 59. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR) IN CD-R/ TAPE1 4 /MD (SAT) IN... PLAY 3 IN OUT (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR 2 IN (TV) IN PLAY 1 IN (DVD /LD) 2RF IN (DVD /LD) (For LD) ASSIGNABLE FRONT R SURROUND R AUDIO POWER AMP R L IN FRONT L R L CENTER 1 (Single) R R SUB W. L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. If you use only one surround back input hook up ...
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... OUT OUT VCR2 IN IN R L AUDIO OUT OUT VCR3 IN IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT (PLAY) INPUT (REC) DIGITAL DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CD recorder CD player TV tuner (not a PCM-only output) DVD player 25 The VSX-49TX has three coaxial, five optical (four rear..., one front) and one ). You can make digital audio connections. To do this see "Assigning the Digital Inputs" on p.93. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS ...
... OUT OUT VCR2 IN IN R L AUDIO OUT OUT VCR3 IN IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT (PLAY) INPUT (REC) DIGITAL DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CD recorder CD player TV tuner (not a PCM-only output) DVD player 25 The VSX-49TX has three coaxial, five optical (four rear..., one front) and one ). You can make digital audio connections. To do this see "Assigning the Digital Inputs" on p.93. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS ...
Owner's Manual
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... you can break the shutter on the optical terminal (this receiver. Thus you hook up . Connecting Your Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are not dedicated to one type of component, they can be...
... you can break the shutter on the optical terminal (this receiver. Thus you hook up . Connecting Your Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are not dedicated to one type of component, they can be...
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... 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN R 6 (VCR2) IN R L R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR) IN CD-R/ TAPE1 OUT (AUDIO) AUDIO POWER AMP L IN FRONT L CENTER CONTROL IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD /LD IN TV IN SAT IN OUT VCR1 MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT ...
... 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN R 6 (VCR2) IN R L R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR) IN CD-R/ TAPE1 OUT (AUDIO) AUDIO POWER AMP L IN FRONT L CENTER CONTROL IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD /LD IN TV IN SAT IN OUT VCR1 MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT ...
Owner's Manual
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...on the left to the left surround back terminal. • The VSX-49TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) Powered subwoofer INPUT TV/monitor Center speaker DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN..." speakers and a "center" speaker). Simply connect the speakers you use a THX certified subwoofer use of surround back speakers. The VSX-49TX will work with soundtracks in the diagram) but , naturally, everyone's home setup will vary. These speakers add even greater realism in...
...on the left to the left surround back terminal. • The VSX-49TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) Powered subwoofer INPUT TV/monitor Center speaker DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN..." speakers and a "center" speaker). Simply connect the speakers you use a THX certified subwoofer use of surround back speakers. The VSX-49TX will work with soundtracks in the diagram) but , naturally, everyone's home setup will vary. These speakers add even greater realism in...