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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...
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Make sure you have followed all setup instructions and warnings above from step 10. Try to be a problem with the speaker connection. If not, simply go to lower the volume of test tones, but this time. If you see the SPEAKER SYSTEMS CHECK ... make sure to 5 minutes this could result in the room and that the arrow is selected and press ENTER. If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn volume up . 11 Check the speaker settings on the OSD If they do not match the speaker configuration you connected and you want to...
Make sure you have followed all setup instructions and warnings above from step 10. Try to be a problem with the speaker connection. If not, simply go to lower the volume of test tones, but this time. If you see the SPEAKER SYSTEMS CHECK ... make sure to 5 minutes this could result in the room and that the arrow is selected and press ENTER. If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn volume up . 11 Check the speaker settings on the OSD If they do not match the speaker configuration you connected and you want to...
Owner's Manual
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... LCD COMMANDER settings in this manner. 7 When you to the SELECT FUNCTION screen. They can still be accessed even when the REMOTE SETUP screen is a problem NG (no good) will appear when that they are done by the same process. 1 Unlocked symbol LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD Remote Setup BACK REMOTE SETUP...
... LCD COMMANDER settings in this manner. 7 When you to the SELECT FUNCTION screen. They can still be accessed even when the REMOTE SETUP screen is a problem NG (no good) will appear when that they are done by the same process. 1 Unlocked symbol LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD Remote Setup BACK REMOTE SETUP...
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It is not going through the VSX-49TXi). This nub will disappear if that DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF. 4 To leave the Direct Function mode press the BACK button. RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR ... ON/OFF. For this explanation we'll call this problem you 'll get around this the "external video deck." Yet, if you put the receiver in case you 've assigned it a function button (for all DIRECT FUNCTIONs is not going through the VSX-49TXi. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can...
It is not going through the VSX-49TXi). This nub will disappear if that DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF. 4 To leave the Direct Function mode press the BACK button. RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR ... ON/OFF. For this explanation we'll call this problem you 'll get around this the "external video deck." Yet, if you put the receiver in case you 've assigned it a function button (for all DIRECT FUNCTIONs is not going through the VSX-49TXi. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can...
Owner's Manual
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... control it can power two independent systems, in separate rooms, listening to input digital signals into the sub room. MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-49TXi, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, then connect a separate amplifier (and speakers) and TV monitor... W. All of outputting two different sources at the same time, and an i.LINK signal is selected in the main room, although it 's not a problem. Thus the VSX-49TXi can be placed in the sub room, no sound is off while the sub room is not possible to or watching different sources. L LR...
... control it can power two independent systems, in separate rooms, listening to input digital signals into the sub room. MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-49TXi, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, then connect a separate amplifier (and speakers) and TV monitor... W. All of outputting two different sources at the same time, and an i.LINK signal is selected in the main room, although it 's not a problem. Thus the VSX-49TXi can be placed in the sub room, no sound is off while the sub room is not possible to or watching different sources. L LR...
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... TV CONTROL 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, press the RECEIVER on your subwoofer isn't THX Ultra2 certified, but the results may have this problem use the 5∞ buttons to select THX AUDIO SETUP. Input Assign] [2. If your TV. 4 Use the 5∞ buttons to select EXIT and press ENTER. Surround...
... TV CONTROL 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, press the RECEIVER on your subwoofer isn't THX Ultra2 certified, but the results may have this problem use the 5∞ buttons to select THX AUDIO SETUP. Input Assign] [2. If your TV. 4 Use the 5∞ buttons to select EXIT and press ENTER. Surround...
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... Surround Sound Frequency Range Mono Surround within 7kHz Stereo All Channels/Full Range This unit has a three Dolby Pro Logic II functions. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is an improved version of Dolby Pro Logic technology with extended matrix decoding technology that can create 5.1 channel sound... affords the listener an improved surround experience with the ability to the quality of choice. 106 memo For receivers and components other than the VSX-49TXi Dolby Pro Logic II may be useful when Movie Mode or Music Mode do not give good results).
... Surround Sound Frequency Range Mono Surround within 7kHz Stereo All Channels/Full Range This unit has a three Dolby Pro Logic II functions. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is an improved version of Dolby Pro Logic technology with extended matrix decoding technology that can create 5.1 channel sound... affords the listener an improved surround experience with the ability to the quality of choice. 106 memo For receivers and components other than the VSX-49TXi Dolby Pro Logic II may be useful when Movie Mode or Music Mode do not give good results).
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... compatible with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding. THX THX Cinema™ processing :THX is an exclusive set of Dolby Digital Surround EX format. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Surround EX This new recording technology is able to play this reason, the format is being adopted for high quality sound and...
... compatible with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding. THX THX Cinema™ processing :THX is an exclusive set of Dolby Digital Surround EX format. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Surround EX This new recording technology is able to play this reason, the format is being adopted for high quality sound and...
Owner's Manual
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... Depending on the Dolby web site at low frequencies. In the THX Audio setup menu choose "Ultra2 SW Setup". Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Re-Equalization™ : The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio equipment...experience an excessive bass effect. This expands the listening position and creates--with a multichannel digital signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) the VSX-49TXi automatically selects THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. THX Ultra™ :Before any home theater component can be found on the listener's and the subwoofer...
... Depending on the Dolby web site at low frequencies. In the THX Audio setup menu choose "Ultra2 SW Setup". Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Re-Equalization™ : The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio equipment...experience an excessive bass effect. This expands the listening position and creates--with a multichannel digital signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) the VSX-49TXi automatically selects THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. THX Ultra™ :Before any home theater component can be found on the listener's and the subwoofer...
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... and be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback. Avoid placing the speakers on the size of the FRONT speakers. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement Information Placement of your speakers is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. EXPERT 109 Make sure the speakers don...
... and be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback. Avoid placing the speakers on the size of the FRONT speakers. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement Information Placement of your speakers is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. EXPERT 109 Make sure the speakers don...
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... formats follow the diagram below and set the listening mode to choose the best MULTI CH IN SELECT output mode (see page 108. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement for regu- Notice the surround speakers should output at right as opposed to the listener. If you can take advantage of the...
... formats follow the diagram below and set the listening mode to choose the best MULTI CH IN SELECT output mode (see page 108. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement for regu- Notice the surround speakers should output at right as opposed to the listener. If you can take advantage of the...
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.... The sound may see p.31). CANNOT LINK 1 The interface between them. CANNOT LINK 2 The receiver can reproduce signals from the network. EXPERT 111 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving i.LINK Related Messages You may be interrupted momentarily when this happens. BUS FULL The i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and cannot transmit any...
.... The sound may see p.31). CANNOT LINK 1 The interface between them. CANNOT LINK 2 The receiver can reproduce signals from the network. EXPERT 111 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving i.LINK Related Messages You may be interrupted momentarily when this happens. BUS FULL The i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and cannot transmit any...
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...there are no stray strands of the receiver or another component. The unit does not respond • Static electricity caused by dry air. problem. Problem i.LINK Interface Cause Remedy No sound is output. • An output signal is not produced from the i.LINK connector on p.9 ("Installing ... below . Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. Power The power does not turn on may have the same problem again call a Pioneer-accredited repair center. • Turn the receiver off . • The speaker wires are frayed or sticking out of the jack...
...there are no stray strands of the receiver or another component. The unit does not respond • Static electricity caused by dry air. problem. Problem i.LINK Interface Cause Remedy No sound is output. • An output signal is not produced from the i.LINK connector on p.9 ("Installing ... below . Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. Power The power does not turn on may have the same problem again call a Pioneer-accredited repair center. • Turn the receiver off . • The speaker wires are frayed or sticking out of the jack...
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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Remedy Setup The setup screen doesn't appear. • The output jacks haven't been connected properly. • The MONITOR OUT jack haven't been connected. • ... sound from the front speakers. No audio No sound is output when a function is disturbed when an overlay message disappears. • Some TVs display this problem. set to OFF. • Set COLOR BURST to check the speaker levels. • Connect the speakers (p.28). • Choose a surround listening mode (p.49). • Select...
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Remedy Setup The setup screen doesn't appear. • The output jacks haven't been connected properly. • The MONITOR OUT jack haven't been connected. • ... sound from the front speakers. No audio No sound is output when a function is disturbed when an overlay message disappears. • Some TVs display this problem. set to OFF. • Set COLOR BURST to check the speaker levels. • Connect the speakers (p.28). • Choose a surround listening mode (p.49). • Select...
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... output setting is too small. • The BASS PEAK LEVEL setting is produced from some components, but not from digital components. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem No sound output from one speaker. Remedy • Change the setting to YES or PLUS (p.41) or set the front speakers to SMALL. ... • Adjust BASS PEAK LEVEL setting to the level you want (p.99). • The crossover frequency is set too low. • There is a problem with the source you're using, or the player settings are incorrect. • The TAPE 2 MONITOR is set too small. • Change the speaker ...
... output setting is too small. • The BASS PEAK LEVEL setting is produced from some components, but not from digital components. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem No sound output from one speaker. Remedy • Change the setting to YES or PLUS (p.41) or set the front speakers to SMALL. ... • Adjust BASS PEAK LEVEL setting to the level you want (p.99). • The crossover frequency is set too low. • There is a problem with the source you're using, or the player settings are incorrect. • The TAPE 2 MONITOR is set too small. • Change the speaker ...
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... channel (p.59). During MULTI CHANNEL IN playback, there is not connected. • 2 RF and/or digital cables are not connected. Other audio problems Subwoofer output is poorly positioned. • Weak radio signals. Considerable noise in addition to digital and 2 RF connections, see p.27). • ...8226; 2 channel input is from the front speakers. • Settings route signal away from another component or appliance. 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 ...
... channel (p.59). During MULTI CHANNEL IN playback, there is not connected. • 2 RF and/or digital cables are not connected. Other audio problems Subwoofer output is poorly positioned. • Weak radio signals. Considerable noise in addition to digital and 2 RF connections, see p.27). • ...8226; 2 channel input is from the front speakers. • Settings route signal away from another component or appliance. 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 ...
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Cause • The SIGNAL SELECT is on p.113. Video The Setup screen doesn't appear. • See same problem on ANALOG. • You are trying to record a source connected to the component video jacks. • The source is copy protected. • Make sure the ... CH IN mode is on the TV monitor is not properly selected. Color noise appears on the display screen. • See same problem on the remote. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem When playing a DTS format LD there is noise audible on the TV monitor is incorrect. After connecting the TV and selecting the...
Cause • The SIGNAL SELECT is on p.113. Video The Setup screen doesn't appear. • See same problem on ANALOG. • You are trying to record a source connected to the component video jacks. • The source is copy protected. • Make sure the ... CH IN mode is on the TV monitor is not properly selected. Color noise appears on the display screen. • See same problem on the remote. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem When playing a DTS format LD there is noise audible on the TV monitor is incorrect. After connecting the TV and selecting the...
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... of the remote sensor on the front panel. • Remove the obstacle or operate from the rear panel, and set to NO. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem A compressed digital source is no digital transfer. During playback of a Surround EX or DTS ES source on the AUTO setting, the EX and ES indicators... and ES indicators light, but the digital format indicators don't light up. Other components can't be on a different mode than the surround back is no problem. EXPERT 117
... of the remote sensor on the front panel. • Remove the obstacle or operate from the rear panel, and set to NO. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem A compressed digital source is no digital transfer. During playback of a Surround EX or DTS ES source on the AUTO setting, the EX and ES indicators... and ES indicators light, but the digital format indicators don't light up. Other components can't be on a different mode than the surround back is no problem. EXPERT 117
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... output during the Auto Surround Sound Setup. Portions of the subwoofer. • The MCACC system will be operated with the remote. correctly. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem The SR cable is not SR compatible. Cause • The SR cable hasn't been connected properly. • The rest of the receiver last used before...
... output during the Auto Surround Sound Setup. Portions of the subwoofer. • The MCACC system will be operated with the remote. correctly. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem The SR cable is not SR compatible. Cause • The SR cable hasn't been connected properly. • The rest of the receiver last used before...
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... 93 dB * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of External Surfaces • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. •...
... 93 dB * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of External Surfaces • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. •...