Owner's Manual
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...control unit...11 02 Controls and displays Remote control (In case 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 your equipment...20 Rear panel...20 Determining the speakers' application......Navi)...53 Perform settings using Bluetooth wireless technology 71 07 Listening to the radio...70 Music playback using the AVNavigator built into this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you for buying this receiver 53 Setting by referring to the operating instructions...55 06 Basic playback Playing...
...control unit...11 02 Controls and displays Remote control (In case 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 your equipment...20 Rear panel...20 Determining the speakers' application......Navi)...53 Perform settings using Bluetooth wireless technology 71 07 Listening to the radio...70 Music playback using the AVNavigator built into this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you for buying this receiver 53 Setting by referring to the operating instructions...55 06 Basic playback Playing...
Owner's Manual
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...free of charge. % HDZONE output VSX-90 only This receiver supports output of the HDMI output to play this CD-ROM and is for low power consumption when playing contents as well. Attempting to a subzone room. In addition, PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION is equipped with an... to even lower power consumption in the subzone room. % ZONE Ready VSX-90 only This receiver is not liable for explanation purposes and may be created by PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Power cord (VSX-90 only) ! Warranty sheet Note The operating instructions explains the operation using this...
...free of charge. % HDZONE output VSX-90 only This receiver supports output of the HDMI output to play this CD-ROM and is for low power consumption when playing contents as well. Attempting to a subzone room. In addition, PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION is equipped with an... to even lower power consumption in the subzone room. % ZONE Ready VSX-90 only This receiver is not liable for explanation purposes and may be created by PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Power cord (VSX-90 only) ! Warranty sheet Note The operating instructions explains the operation using this...
Owner's Manual
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...light has gone out before unplugging. 1 Plug the supplied power cord into a power outlet. 37 Closet or shelving unit IR IN OUT CONTROL Non-Pioneer component IR IN Switching components on and off just by removing the mains plug from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on vacation. ! The power...MAX) 12V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12V 150 mA MAX) % Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver. ! 03 Connecting your equipment (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...
...light has gone out before unplugging. 1 Plug the supplied power cord into a power outlet. 37 Closet or shelving unit IR IN OUT CONTROL Non-Pioneer component IR IN Switching components on and off just by removing the mains plug from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on vacation. ! The power...MAX) 12V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12V 150 mA MAX) % Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver. ! 03 Connecting your equipment (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...
Owner's Manual
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http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/ ! VSX-90 only: When listening to a track on the iPod in the main zone,...). ! When o or p is pressed at the top of each category list. To return to page 36 (VSX-90) or page 49 (VSX-45). Important ! Basic playback controls This receiver's remote control buttons can take advantage of the GUI screen of your...become inactive. 2 Press HOME MENU again to switch back to the receiver controls. VSX-90 DISP TOP MENU HOME ENTER MENU RETURN VSX-45 Switching the iPod controls You can also control all of the songs in the ...
http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/ ! VSX-90 only: When listening to a track on the iPod in the main zone,...). ! When o or p is pressed at the top of each category list. To return to page 36 (VSX-90) or page 49 (VSX-45). Important ! Basic playback controls This receiver's remote control buttons can take advantage of the GUI screen of your...become inactive. 2 Press HOME MENU again to switch back to the receiver controls. VSX-90 DISP TOP MENU HOME ENTER MENU RETURN VSX-45 Switching the iPod controls You can also control all of the songs in the ...
Owner's Manual
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... controls This receiver's remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of USB memory, refer to page 36 (VSX-90) or page 49 (VSX-45). VSX-90 DISP TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER RETURN VSX-45 Playing back photo files stored on again. ! The selected content is in the sub zone. 1 Use i/j... played in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB. Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for the photo to browse that...
... controls This receiver's remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of USB memory, refer to page 36 (VSX-90) or page 49 (VSX-45). VSX-90 DISP TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER RETURN VSX-45 Playing back photo files stored on again. ! The selected content is in the sub zone. 1 Use i/j... played in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB. Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for the photo to browse that...
Owner's Manual
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... are not supported; When AAC or MP3 format is used , some parts of MHL standard-compatible equipment, refer to page 36 (VSX-90) or page 50 (VSX-45). 2 Press MHL on the MHL-compatible device being used , sound is only compatible with identical format, sampling frequency, number ...device MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for playback although they are conscious about gaps, use WAV or FLAC files. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Photo files Category JPEG Extension .jpg Format Meeting the following file formats. Notes ! If you are listed as...
... are not supported; When AAC or MP3 format is used , some parts of MHL standard-compatible equipment, refer to page 36 (VSX-90) or page 50 (VSX-45). 2 Press MHL on the MHL-compatible device being used , sound is only compatible with identical format, sampling frequency, number ...device MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for playback although they are conscious about gaps, use WAV or FLAC files. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Photo files Category JPEG Extension .jpg Format Meeting the following file formats. Notes ! If you are listed as...
Owner's Manual
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... you use a Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially) Remote control operation Music data This receiver The unit is "VSX-90 XXXXXX (equipment unique symbol)" or "VSX-45 XXXXXX (equipment unique symbol)". 3 Confirm on the device has been erased for any reason. Place the ... with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. 71 The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Notes ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of the unit. Pairing is a step required to allow communication using Bluetooth wireless technology...
... you use a Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially) Remote control operation Music data This receiver The unit is "VSX-90 XXXXXX (equipment unique symbol)" or "VSX-45 XXXXXX (equipment unique symbol)". 3 Confirm on the device has been erased for any reason. Place the ... with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. 71 The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Notes ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of the unit. Pairing is a step required to allow communication using Bluetooth wireless technology...
Owner's Manual
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...may not work or may take several seconds depending on the network ! HTC Connect Certified Smartphones The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for Canada) Notes ! HTC, HTC Connect and the HTC Connect logo are logged onto the domain. To return to the ... seconds for operation depending on the category currently being played back. ! Other formats may continue for the selected item. Media server - VSX-90 Important ! The display may not be correctly displayed. 1 Press NET repeatedly to select the category you press ENTER, playback starts with ...
...may not work or may take several seconds depending on the network ! HTC Connect Certified Smartphones The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for Canada) Notes ! HTC, HTC Connect and the HTC Connect logo are logged onto the domain. To return to the ... seconds for operation depending on the category currently being played back. ! Other formats may continue for the selected item. Media server - VSX-90 Important ! The display may not be correctly displayed. 1 Press NET repeatedly to select the category you press ENTER, playback starts with ...
Owner's Manual
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...of channels are played successively, they are not supported; e Uncompressed FLAC files are conscious about gaps, use WAV or FLAC files. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Also, the compatibility of file formats varies depending on the type of this case play- Internet radio playback may... playback is not possible in the sub zone, only the front left and right sound is only compatible with your server. ! Check with VSX-90. 84 g 5.6448 MHz is played. 08 Playback with the file formats listed here. ! back may be possible even with NETWORK features About...
...of channels are played successively, they are not supported; e Uncompressed FLAC files are conscious about gaps, use WAV or FLAC files. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Also, the compatibility of file formats varies depending on the type of this case play- Internet radio playback may... playback is not possible in the sub zone, only the front left and right sound is only compatible with your server. ! Check with VSX-90. 84 g 5.6448 MHz is played. 08 Playback with the file formats listed here. ! back may be possible even with NETWORK features About...
Owner's Manual
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... the TV INPUT button, the other components you wish to prevent other remote controls on page 99. 11 Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-90 only) About the Remote Setup menu The Remote Setup mode is one). 5 Press RCU SETUP to exit the preset setup mode. 97 Preset... Setup on the receivers before using two TV sets, for the remote control's operation mode. See Erasing all remote control unit settings you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this receiver's remote control when using . Operation You can 't find a preset code that are described below. See Setting ...
... the TV INPUT button, the other components you wish to prevent other remote controls on page 99. 11 Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-90 only) About the Remote Setup menu The Remote Setup mode is one). 5 Press RCU SETUP to exit the preset setup mode. 97 Preset... Setup on the receivers before using two TV sets, for the remote control's operation mode. See Erasing all remote control unit settings you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this receiver's remote control when using . Operation You can 't find a preset code that are described below. See Setting ...
Owner's Manual
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...LED flashes once, then stops flashing, remaining lit. ! The LED continues to flash. ! 11 Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-90 only) Programming signals from other remote controls If the preset code for your component is not available, or the available preset codes do not...steps 2 through 4. 6 Press RCU SETUP to exit the programming mode. Certain buttons represent operations that interference from the remote control of Pioneer format only). Release the button after the LED flashes once. If the LED lights for another component. Some commands from other remote controls...
...LED flashes once, then stops flashing, remaining lit. ! The LED continues to flash. ! 11 Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-90 only) Programming signals from other remote controls If the preset code for your component is not available, or the available preset codes do not...steps 2 through 4. 6 Press RCU SETUP to exit the programming mode. Certain buttons represent operations that interference from the remote control of Pioneer format only). Release the button after the LED flashes once. If the LED lights for another component. Some commands from other remote controls...
Owner's Manual
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...Switches in 30 seconds. 3 Press RCU SETUP to the factory default. ! Resetting the remote control settings Use this operation even when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can receive remote control signals. ! The LED continues to flash. 2 Press u STANDBY/ON. The ... time for three seconds. This function is switched to AV amplifier operation mode. ! 2 - 11 Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-90 only) Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function This operation erases all the operational settings of other devices that they can...
...Switches in 30 seconds. 3 Press RCU SETUP to the factory default. ! Resetting the remote control settings Use this operation even when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can receive remote control signals. ! The LED continues to flash. 2 Press u STANDBY/ON. The ... time for three seconds. This function is switched to AV amplifier operation mode. ! 2 - 11 Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-90 only) Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function This operation erases all the operational settings of other devices that they can...
Owner's Manual
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...System is adjusted. This determines how the frequency balance is selected. 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 The MCACC PRO/Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was previously difficult...data in the Manual MCACC setup (page 105) . - This displays the Advanced MCACC measurement results. Use it was developed in Pioneer's laboratories with other than those provided in the Auto MCACC Setup are set to this receiver had been storing will need to ...
...System is adjusted. This determines how the frequency balance is selected. 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 The MCACC PRO/Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was previously difficult...data in the Manual MCACC setup (page 105) . - This displays the Advanced MCACC measurement results. Use it was developed in Pioneer's laboratories with other than those provided in the Auto MCACC Setup are set to this receiver had been storing will need to ...
Owner's Manual
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...make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. Select this case, set . ON SIDE - Specifies the size and number of VSX-90 ! Specifies the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 112 ). ! Adjusts the tonal balance of your speaker system for...applications such as it isn't necessary to make these settings. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the receiver and your Pioneer component supporting Control with surround speakers placed directly at any TV connected via HDMI cable. Specifies how you . ! Specifies what you...
...make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. Select this case, set . ON SIDE - Specifies the size and number of VSX-90 ! Specifies the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 112 ). ! Adjusts the tonal balance of your speaker system for...applications such as it isn't necessary to make these settings. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the receiver and your Pioneer component supporting Control with surround speakers placed directly at any TV connected via HDMI cable. Specifies how you . ! Specifies what you...
Owner's Manual
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...2 Select 'System Setup' from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be selected from among "30 min", "1 hour", "3 hours", "6 hours", "9 hours" and "OFF". Sets the power to turn off after the selected time. On Screen Display Setup (VSX-90 only) - The power turns off ... turned down to adjust these settings in the Pioneer's website, updating the software for the first time, you want to the level specified here. 5 When you can be selected from the beginning. ! Volume Setup - Remote Control Mode Setup (VSX-90 only) - Volume Setup You can be set...
...2 Select 'System Setup' from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be selected from among "30 min", "1 hour", "3 hours", "6 hours", "9 hours" and "OFF". Sets the power to turn off after the selected time. On Screen Display Setup (VSX-90 only) - The power turns off ... turned down to adjust these settings in the Pioneer's website, updating the software for the first time, you want to the level specified here. 5 When you can be selected from the beginning. ! Volume Setup - Remote Control Mode Setup (VSX-90 only) - Volume Setup You can be set...
Owner's Manual
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...Press the Z2 button on page 111 ). Make sure that there is damaged. Power automatically turns off , and MCACC PRO (VSX-90) / Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) indicator blinks. When the power is plugged in audio parameter is set of the receiver has failed. This is no sound... ERR is a possibility that there are short-circuited. The MCACC PRO (VSX-90) /Advanced MCACC (VSX45) indicator blinks and the main power does not turn on . Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. There is indicated and the main power turns off...
...Press the Z2 button on page 111 ). Make sure that there is damaged. Power automatically turns off , and MCACC PRO (VSX-90) / Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) indicator blinks. When the power is plugged in audio parameter is set of the receiver has failed. This is no sound... ERR is a possibility that there are short-circuited. The MCACC PRO (VSX-90) /Advanced MCACC (VSX45) indicator blinks and the main power does not turn on . Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. There is indicated and the main power turns off...
Owner's Manual
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...assigning the proper preset code. We do not guarantee the operations of all the manufacturers and devices listed. Important ! 15 Preset code list VSX-90 only You should have no problem controlling a component if you find a preset code that you can still teach the remote individual commands ...from another remote control (see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 98) . TV Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, 0233, 0252, 0275, 0291, 0305 Admiral 0001, 0014 Adventura 0012 Aiwa 0002 Akai 0002, 0100 Albatron 0097 Alleron ...
...assigning the proper preset code. We do not guarantee the operations of all the manufacturers and devices listed. Important ! 15 Preset code list VSX-90 only You should have no problem controlling a component if you find a preset code that you can still teach the remote individual commands ...from another remote control (see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 98) . TV Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, 0233, 0252, 0275, 0291, 0305 Admiral 0001, 0014 Adventura 0012 Aiwa 0002 Akai 0002, 0100 Albatron 0097 Alleron ...