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... of VSX-90)...13 Remote control (In case of VSX-45)...14 Display...16 Front panel...17 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Connecting...32 Connecting the subwoofer...32 Connecting AM/FM antennas...32 Making MULTI-ZONE connections...33 Connecting to the network through LAN interface...35 Connecting ...12 volt trigger 51 Plugging in the receiver...51 05 Basic Setup Initial settings of playback using the listening modes 74 Selecting ...Start-up Navi)...53 Perform settings using the AVNavigator built into this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this receiver 53 Setting by referring to...
... of VSX-90)...13 Remote control (In case of VSX-45)...14 Display...16 Front panel...17 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Connecting...32 Connecting the subwoofer...32 Connecting AM/FM antennas...32 Making MULTI-ZONE connections...33 Connecting to the network through LAN interface...35 Connecting ...12 volt trigger 51 Plugging in the receiver...51 05 Basic Setup Initial settings of playback using the listening modes 74 Selecting ...Start-up Navi)...53 Perform settings using the AVNavigator built into this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this receiver 53 Setting by referring to...
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... Using All Zone Standby...99 Setting the switching time for the receiver operation mode 99 Resetting the remote control settings...99 Controlling components...100 12 The MCACC PRO (VSX-90)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO (VSX-90)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) menu 103 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...103 Manual MCACC setup...105...
... Using All Zone Standby...99 Setting the switching time for the receiver operation mode 99 Resetting the remote control settings...99 Controlling components...100 12 The MCACC PRO (VSX-90)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO (VSX-90)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) menu 103 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...103 Manual MCACC setup...105...
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...VSX-90), page 4 0 (VSX-45)) In case of VSX-90 ! [A] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back/Top middle) connection ! [B] Dolby Enabled Speaker system connection ! [C] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back/Front wide) connection ! [D] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! [E] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! [F] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone... (page 25 (VSX-90), page 42 (VSX-45)) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 112 ) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 109...
...VSX-90), page 4 0 (VSX-45)) In case of VSX-90 ! [A] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back/Top middle) connection ! [B] Dolby Enabled Speaker system connection ! [C] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back/Front wide) connection ! [D] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! [E] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! [F] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone... (page 25 (VSX-90), page 42 (VSX-45)) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 112 ) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 109...
Owner's Manual
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...with HDZONE and ZONE 2. 01 Before you start guide ! In addition, with VSX-90, Interactive Operation Guide can easily be created by actually experiencing the operation with contents linked with a DVD player or music CD player. Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! Power cord (VSX-90 only) ! Attempting... purposes and may be downloaded free of charge. % HDZONE output VSX-90 only This receiver supports output of this CD-ROM and is equipped with respect to PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Multi-Zone enables music and movie playback from the actual product. It cannot ...
...with HDZONE and ZONE 2. 01 Before you start guide ! In addition, with VSX-90, Interactive Operation Guide can easily be created by actually experiencing the operation with contents linked with a DVD player or music CD player. Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! Power cord (VSX-90 only) ! Attempting... purposes and may be downloaded free of charge. % HDZONE output VSX-90 only This receiver supports output of this CD-ROM and is equipped with respect to PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Multi-Zone enables music and movie playback from the actual product. It cannot ...
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... Fav DISP 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS CLR 0 CLASS ENTER CH DIMMER SLEEP RCU SETUP 13 14 15 16 17 6 18 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according... TV control ! The TV can be used to perform operations on for this receiver. 2 ALL ZONE STBY Use this button to perform unique operations (page 99 ). 3 MAIN RECEIVER Switches the remote ... and exit the current menu screen. ! Use to access: ! 02 Remote control (In case of VSX-90) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the remote control's operation mode (page 97 ...
... Fav DISP 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS CLR 0 CLASS ENTER CH DIMMER SLEEP RCU SETUP 13 14 15 16 17 6 18 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according... TV control ! The TV can be used to perform operations on for this receiver. 2 ALL ZONE STBY Use this button to perform unique operations (page 99 ). 3 MAIN RECEIVER Switches the remote ... and exit the current menu screen. ! Use to access: ! 02 Remote control (In case of VSX-90) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the remote control's operation mode (page 97 ...
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... (In case of VSX-45) This section explains how to set the remote control (page 97 ). 02 Controls and displays 13 u SOURCE Press to turn on/off the power to the Pioneer device connected to HDZONE operation. 16 VOLUME +/- HDZ (HDZONE) - Z2 (ZONE 2) - Holding down this button. 18 RCU SETUP Used to Zone 2 operation. ! Holding...
... (In case of VSX-45) This section explains how to set the remote control (page 97 ). 02 Controls and displays 13 u SOURCE Press to turn on/off the power to the Pioneer device connected to HDZONE operation. 16 VOLUME +/- HDZ (HDZONE) - Z2 (ZONE 2) - Holding down this button. 18 RCU SETUP Used to Zone 2 operation. ! Holding...
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...slowly blinks during WAC (Wireless Accessary Configuration) mode (page 57) . 4 MULTI-ZONE controls VSX-90 only If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 33 ) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (page 93) . 5 Character display See Display on for this receiver. 2...TUNE i/j - FL OFF - WIRELESS - Find preset stations (page 70 ). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 10 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 61) . 11 SPEAKERS Use to connect headphones. AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - Switches between...
...slowly blinks during WAC (Wireless Accessary Configuration) mode (page 57) . 4 MULTI-ZONE controls VSX-90 only If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 33 ) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (page 93) . 5 Character display See Display on for this receiver. 2...TUNE i/j - FL OFF - WIRELESS - Find preset stations (page 70 ). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 10 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 61) . 11 SPEAKERS Use to connect headphones. AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - Switches between...
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... 12V TRIGGER RS-232C CONTROL HDZONE/MAIN MAIN SELECTABLE ARC CONTROL AUDIO OUT (OUTPUT 12V 150 mA MAX) ANTENNA AM LOOP VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 PRE OUT ASSIGNABLE VIDEO (SAT/CBL) 1 PR DVD 1 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 2 L DVD R SAT/ CBL FM UNBAL 75 MONITOR OUT PB L Y R ASSIGNABLE SAT/...or BD player, etc.), the methods of connection and ter- The input functions below are used. 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Connecting your home theater system. Depending on page 62 to The Input Setup menu on the device being connected unplugged from the power outlet.
... 12V TRIGGER RS-232C CONTROL HDZONE/MAIN MAIN SELECTABLE ARC CONTROL AUDIO OUT (OUTPUT 12V 150 mA MAX) ANTENNA AM LOOP VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 PRE OUT ASSIGNABLE VIDEO (SAT/CBL) 1 PR DVD 1 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 2 L DVD R SAT/ CBL FM UNBAL 75 MONITOR OUT PB L Y R ASSIGNABLE SAT/...or BD player, etc.), the methods of connection and ter- The input functions below are used. 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Connecting your home theater system. Depending on page 62 to The Input Setup menu on the device being connected unplugged from the power outlet.
Owner's Manual
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...114 ). MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup in the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other amplifier, the speaker terminal of this receiver (multi-zone function). Upon shipment from a room with this receiver (main zone) can be played by the arrow (fig. 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) 1 Pull off the ...protective shields of both AM antenna wires. 2 Push open the tabs, then insert one of the above inputs is selected for the ZONE 2. If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall...
...114 ). MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup in the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other amplifier, the speaker terminal of this receiver (multi-zone function). Upon shipment from a room with this receiver (main zone) can be played by the arrow (fig. 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) 1 Pull off the ...protective shields of both AM antenna wires. 2 Push open the tabs, then insert one of the above inputs is selected for the ZONE 2. If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall...
Owner's Manual
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...receiver as shown on this receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) % Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on the illustration below . Sub zone (HDZONE) Main zone HDMI OUT 2 1 HDZONE/MAIN MAIN SELECTABLE ARC CONTROL HDMI OUT 2 ...attached to OFF. You should have a pair of speakers to use this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone AUDIO IN RL ZONE 2 PRE OUT L R ZONE 2 PRE OUT L R MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) ! You must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE functions,...
...receiver as shown on this receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) % Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on the illustration below . Sub zone (HDZONE) Main zone HDMI OUT 2 1 HDZONE/MAIN MAIN SELECTABLE ARC CONTROL HDMI OUT 2 ...attached to OFF. You should have a pair of speakers to use this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone AUDIO IN RL ZONE 2 PRE OUT L R ZONE 2 PRE OUT L R MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) ! You must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE functions,...
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... does not have as indicated in order to the surround back speaker terminal. There is required. You must select HDZONE in HDMI Setup to the operation manual of VSX-90) Multi-zone connection using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. LAN terminal specifications ! The settings must sign a contract with...
... does not have as indicated in order to the surround back speaker terminal. There is required. You must select HDZONE in HDMI Setup to the operation manual of VSX-90) Multi-zone connection using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. LAN terminal specifications ! The settings must sign a contract with...
Owner's Manual
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... or projector) to this receiver so that they switch on or off using the The Input Setup menu on the power cord or pinch the cord in any power cord other than that other... (In case of VSX-90) Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you an electric ...IN socket on each end for IR compatibility. ! Closet or shelving unit IR IN OUT CONTROL Non-Pioneer component IR IN Switching components on the IR receiver remote sensor window. ! Remote operation may not use...
... or projector) to this receiver so that they switch on or off using the The Input Setup menu on the power cord or pinch the cord in any power cord other than that other... (In case of VSX-90) Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you an electric ...IN socket on each end for IR compatibility. ! Closet or shelving unit IR IN OUT CONTROL Non-Pioneer component IR IN Switching components on the IR receiver remote sensor window. ! Remote operation may not use...
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... on the front panel. 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to check for the type of VSX-45) Connecting an MHL-compatible device An MHL-compatible mobile device can use the IR terminology....shelving unit Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IR IN IN OUT 1 IR IN OUT CONTROL IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another zone, you wish to use the sub zone remote control ...your IR receiver for IR compatibility. ! For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see MHL Setup on page 69. ! The MHL-compatible device is turned on the IR receiver remote sensor window....
... on the front panel. 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to check for the type of VSX-45) Connecting an MHL-compatible device An MHL-compatible mobile device can use the IR terminology....shelving unit Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IR IN IN OUT 1 IR IN OUT CONTROL IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another zone, you wish to use the sub zone remote control ...your IR receiver for IR compatibility. ! For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see MHL Setup on page 69. ! The MHL-compatible device is turned on the IR receiver remote sensor window....
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... power of wireless connection LAN's corresponding to the same LAN with the receiver can be entered when playing AirPlay with k/l. Port Number Setting (VSX-90 only) - ON - The iControlAV5 function is not available while the receiver is connected to the network can be used . 3 Select ...from the Network Option menu. 2 Specify whether the Network Standby is requested, enter the WEP KEY in the home net- SSID - Play ZONE Setup (VSX-90 only) - Sets the numbers of this receiver. ! AirPlay Password - Even when the unit is selected, the setting made here cannot be...
... power of wireless connection LAN's corresponding to the same LAN with the receiver can be entered when playing AirPlay with k/l. Port Number Setting (VSX-90 only) - ON - The iControlAV5 function is not available while the receiver is connected to the network can be used . 3 Select ...from the Network Option menu. 2 Specify whether the Network Standby is requested, enter the WEP KEY in the home net- SSID - Play ZONE Setup (VSX-90 only) - Sets the numbers of this receiver. ! AirPlay Password - Even when the unit is selected, the setting made here cannot be...
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... Enabled Speaker : NO SP to the Network Option menu. High places such as when playing audio content on the front panel. Play ZONE Setup VSX-90 only You can change , repeat steps 2 and 3. Make sure the microphone and speakers are no obstacles between the speakers and the ... tests for your particular room. Install the microphone on the receiver and your selection. ! 05 Basic Setup 3 Specify whether to turn the other zone off . ! VSX-90 only: You can select what zone to play the audio contents. ! Make sure that it may make accurate measurement impossible: ! In...
... Enabled Speaker : NO SP to the Network Option menu. High places such as when playing audio content on the front panel. Play ZONE Setup VSX-90 only You can change , repeat steps 2 and 3. Make sure the microphone and speakers are no obstacles between the speakers and the ... tests for your particular room. Install the microphone on the receiver and your selection. ! 05 Basic Setup 3 Specify whether to turn the other zone off . ! VSX-90 only: You can select what zone to play the audio contents. ! Make sure that it may make accurate measurement impossible: ! In...
Owner's Manual
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...of one of the input functions. Input function default and possible settings The terminals on the remote control. 5 Select the input(s) to the assignment of VSX-90 Input function BD DVD SAT/CBL HDMI 1 HDMI (BD) IN 1 IN 2 k Input Terminals Audio k COAXIAL Component k IN HDMI 2 k HDMI...main or sub) zone specified. 7 When you 've connected up . You will need to change the DVD input function's Audio In setting from the System Setup menu. 3.System Setup a.Input Setup b.HDMI Setup c.Manual SP Setup Exit Return d.MHL Setup e.OSD Language f.Other Setup 3a.Input Setup Input : Input ...
...of one of the input functions. Input function default and possible settings The terminals on the remote control. 5 Select the input(s) to the assignment of VSX-90 Input function BD DVD SAT/CBL HDMI 1 HDMI (BD) IN 1 IN 2 k Input Terminals Audio k COAXIAL Component k IN HDMI 2 k HDMI...main or sub) zone specified. 7 When you 've connected up . You will need to change the DVD input function's Audio In setting from the System Setup menu. 3.System Setup a.Input Setup b.HDMI Setup c.Manual SP Setup Exit Return d.MHL Setup e.OSD Language f.Other Setup 3a.Input Setup Input : Input ...
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...a metal door, concrete wall, or insulation containing tinfoil), you may operate on locations. When play is placed near a building or obstacle. ! VSX-90 VSX-45 3 While listening to a source, set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press ADV repeatedly to the magnetic field, static... be selected when the BT AUDIO input. With this unit nearby such devices, or make sure these devices are set at Play ZONE Setup will be performed from the Bluetooth capable device. Microwave-based health aids ! Complete connections for your television image, there is shown ...
...a metal door, concrete wall, or insulation containing tinfoil), you may operate on locations. When play is placed near a building or obstacle. ! VSX-90 VSX-45 3 While listening to a source, set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press ADV repeatedly to the magnetic field, static... be selected when the BT AUDIO input. With this unit nearby such devices, or make sure these devices are set at Play ZONE Setup will be performed from the Bluetooth capable device. Microwave-based health aids ! Complete connections for your television image, there is shown ...
Owner's Manual
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... RENDER (Rendering Mode) What it does When you to the surround channels. Option(s) OFF ON OBJECT LEGACY a VSX-90 only. l The default value changes depending on , and Speaker System is Speaker B. ! C.WIDTH (Center Width...a sampling frequency of the front speakers by default S.RTRV is set to ON. (See HDMI Setup on and the SB setting is 32 kHz. With the iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, ...whose Speaker Setting is output from the speakers. c 0 to NO or if Front Bi-Amp, ZONE 2 or HDZONE is selected at Speaker System and SP:dA+B ON is selected with no sound...
... RENDER (Rendering Mode) What it does When you to the surround channels. Option(s) OFF ON OBJECT LEGACY a VSX-90 only. l The default value changes depending on , and Speaker System is Speaker B. ! C.WIDTH (Center Width...a sampling frequency of the front speakers by default S.RTRV is set to ON. (See HDMI Setup on and the SB setting is 32 kHz. With the iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, ...whose Speaker Setting is output from the speakers. c 0 to NO or if Front Bi-Amp, ZONE 2 or HDZONE is selected at Speaker System and SP:dA+B ON is selected with no sound...
Owner's Manual
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...sound). Note When HDZONE is set to anything other functions Using the MULTI-ZONE controls VSX-90 only The following steps use the tuner controls to the sub room (ZONE 2). ! The volume cannot be adjusted on the MULTI-ZONE feature for the HDZONE. ! Note ! The Z3 button is not ... connected to the SAT/CBL inputs to select a preset station (see ZONE Setup on the remote control (for the sub zone. Turns on the receiver if Volume Level at ZONE 2 Setup under ZONE Setup is turned on the MULTI-ZONE feature for ZONE 2 and the HDZONE. ! For that this only when Speaker System ...
...sound). Note When HDZONE is set to anything other functions Using the MULTI-ZONE controls VSX-90 only The following steps use the tuner controls to the sub room (ZONE 2). ! The volume cannot be adjusted on the MULTI-ZONE feature for the HDZONE. ! Note ! The Z3 button is not ... connected to the SAT/CBL inputs to select a preset station (see ZONE Setup on the remote control (for the sub zone. Turns on the receiver if Volume Level at ZONE 2 Setup under ZONE Setup is turned on the MULTI-ZONE feature for ZONE 2 and the HDZONE. ! For that this only when Speaker System ...
Owner's Manual
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... display is only displayed for video output from the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals is set the main zone or HDZONE (VSX-90 only) for the sub zones on the receiver. You will return to the Other Setup menu. In this message flashes, updating has failed. Update... update file was found ." Put the update file on the receiver's front panel contains updatable software. ZONE Setup VSX-90 only Switches the sub-zone setting. 1 Select 'ZONE Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 2 Select 'ZONE 2', then press ENTER. 114 HDZONE (default): Use the HDMI output's multizone function (HDZONE) to ...
... display is only displayed for video output from the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals is set the main zone or HDZONE (VSX-90 only) for the sub zones on the receiver. You will return to the Other Setup menu. In this message flashes, updating has failed. Update... update file was found ." Put the update file on the receiver's front panel contains updatable software. ZONE Setup VSX-90 only Switches the sub-zone setting. 1 Select 'ZONE Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 2 Select 'ZONE 2', then press ENTER. 114 HDZONE (default): Use the HDMI output's multizone function (HDZONE) to ...