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...RECEIVER VSX-9140TXH VSX-9040TXH Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive... free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
...RECEIVER VSX-9140TXH VSX-9040TXH Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive... free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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...is not waterproof. The voltage of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-9140TXH, VSX-9040TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. D1-4-2-6-1*_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to ...dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy...
...is not waterproof. The voltage of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-9140TXH, VSX-9040TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. D1-4-2-6-1*_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to ...dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy...
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...USB memory device 49 About playable file formats 50 Listening to the radio 51 Improving FM sound 51 Using Neural THX 51 Tuning directly to a station 51 Saving station presets 51 Naming station presets 51 Listening to station presets 52 Listening to Satellite Radio 52 Listening... tuner 32 Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner 32 MULTI-ZONE setup 33 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 33 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 35 06 Listening to your model properly. After you will know...
...USB memory device 49 About playable file formats 50 Listening to the radio 51 Improving FM sound 51 Using Neural THX 51 Tuning directly to a station 51 Saving station presets 51 Naming station presets 51 Listening to station presets 52 Listening to Satellite Radio 52 Listening... tuner 32 Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner 32 MULTI-ZONE setup 33 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 33 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 35 06 Listening to your model properly. After you will know...
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THX Surround 110 About SIRIUS and XM 111 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with a product of your system settings 71 Resetting the system...Copying MCACC preset data 89 Clearing MCACC presets 89 11 The system and the other setup Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 90 Manual speaker setup 90 Surround back speaker setting 91 ...71 Switching the HDMI output 71 Checking your system Operating multiple receivers 73 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default preset codes 74...
THX Surround 110 About SIRIUS and XM 111 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with a product of your system settings 71 Resetting the system...Copying MCACC preset data 89 Clearing MCACC presets 89 11 The system and the other setup Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 90 Manual speaker setup 90 Surround back speaker setting 91 ...71 Switching the HDMI output 71 Checking your system Operating multiple receivers 73 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default preset codes 74...
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... 10 The Input Setup menu (page 43) (When using connections other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-9140TXH model only) 12 Basic playback (page 45) 13 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired • Using the various listening...page 77) • The system and the other setup (page 90) 15 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 73) 7 En The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure ...
... 10 The Input Setup menu (page 43) (When using connections other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-9140TXH model only) 12 Basic playback (page 45) 13 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired • Using the various listening...page 77) • The system and the other setup (page 90) 15 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 73) 7 En The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure ...
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... DTS-HD Master Audio Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound right into this receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you with your Pioneer component that can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoders...01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for optimal surround sound. • THX Select2 Plus certified design This receiver bears the THX Select2 Plus logo, which means it has passed a rigorous...
... DTS-HD Master Audio Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound right into this receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you with your Pioneer component that can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoders...01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for optimal surround sound. • THX Select2 Plus certified design This receiver bears the THX Select2 Plus logo, which means it has passed a rigorous...
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... batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that gives off a magnetic field). The USB terminal allows you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA size IEC... places: - near a device that are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a cassette deck (or close to put it on -screen control...
... batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that gives off a magnetic field). The USB terminal allows you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA size IEC... places: - near a device that are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a cassette deck (or close to put it on -screen control...
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...only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to select control of other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to enter commands for TV or DTV. VSX-9140TXH only: HDMI OUT - Use to access: INPUT SELECT - Press to select the ...power of the TV. CLASS - 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control 12 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this ). - ENTER can access a radio station directly using the following system: • White - MCACC - SLEEP - Use to access: D.ACCESS - CH +/- ...
...only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to select control of other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to enter commands for TV or DTV. VSX-9140TXH only: HDMI OUT - Use to access: INPUT SELECT - Press to select the ...power of the TV. CLASS - 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control 12 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this ). - ENTER can access a radio station directly using the following system: • White - MCACC - SLEEP - Use to access: D.ACCESS - CH +/- ...
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...sound quality (page 51). 8 AUDIO - Press to access: AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - RETURN - Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 51). 7 Component/Receiver control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are explained on... this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (VSX-9140TXH only) (page 70). 12 Remote control...
...sound quality (page 51). 8 AUDIO - Press to access: AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - RETURN - Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 51). 7 Component/Receiver control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are explained on... this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (VSX-9140TXH only) (page 70). 12 Remote control...
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...of remote control unit on and standby. lights when the component is on. Switches between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 59). Use to change the speaker system (page 69). 12 En Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 57). ... USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VSX-9140TXH USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC VSX-9040TXH 14 16 13 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on page 9). 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 PHONES jack Use...
...of remote control unit on and standby. lights when the component is on. Switches between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 59). Use to change the speaker system (page 69). 12 En Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 57). ... USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VSX-9140TXH USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC VSX-9040TXH 14 16 13 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on page 9). 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 PHONES jack Use...
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...- See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 37. 16 VSX-9040TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as camcorders, video games and... audio/video equipment. Either one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is switched on (page 61). 13 En ADV.SURROUND - PCM - Display 1 2 3 45 6...when one of the Standard Surround modes is selected (page 66). AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators Light...
...- See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 37. 16 VSX-9040TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as camcorders, video games and... audio/video equipment. Either one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is switched on (page 61). 13 En ADV.SURROUND - PCM - Display 1 2 3 45 6...when one of the Standard Surround modes is selected (page 66). AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators Light...
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STEREO - Lights when the mono mode is set to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 69). 18 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received in sleep mode (page 71). 19 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is muted (page 11). 14 ...Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. Neo:6 - MONO - When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 56). 20 MSTR Lights during playback of an analog signal (page 70). 12 Tuner indicators TUNED...
STEREO - Lights when the mono mode is set to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 69). 18 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received in sleep mode (page 71). 19 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is muted (page 11). 14 ...Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. Neo:6 - MONO - When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 56). 20 MSTR Lights during playback of an analog signal (page 70). 12 Tuner indicators TUNED...
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... to make up your home theater system. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 15 En Plugging in should be difficult. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-9140TXH, however connections for the VSX-9040TXH are the same except where noted. Rear panel HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 6COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN... IN OUT 1712 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 19 AC IN VSX-9040TXH CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
... to make up your home theater system. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 15 En Plugging in should be difficult. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-9140TXH, however connections for the VSX-9040TXH are the same except where noted. Rear panel HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 6COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN... IN OUT 1712 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 19 AC IN VSX-9040TXH CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
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...15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD player. See Connecting your DVD player with this unit's sensor on page 35. 16 Remote input(s)/output (x3 (VSX-9140TXH)/x2 (VSX-9040TXH)) Use for connection to an external remote ...control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 35. 17 12 V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) ...
...15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD player. See Connecting your DVD player with this unit's sensor on page 35. 16 Remote input(s)/output (x3 (VSX-9140TXH)/x2 (VSX-9040TXH)) Use for connection to an external remote ...control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 35. 17 12 V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) ...
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... when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the speaker cables to your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal.
... when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the speaker cables to your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal.
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... crossover network, make sure you could severely damage the amplifier. Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker High Low Front left Center Subwoofer High Low Bi-amp compatible speaker Front... IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 AC IN VSX-9140TXH Surround right Surround left . 21 En Doing so may damage your speakers.
... crossover network, make sure you could severely damage the amplifier. Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker High Low Front left Center Subwoofer High Low Bi-amp compatible speaker Front... IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 AC IN VSX-9140TXH Surround right Surround left . 21 En Doing so may damage your speakers.
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... high sound quality with stereo playback on page 91 to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order when you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in addition to do this. ZONE 2 setup With... the front and surround back speaker terminals. See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections on page 20. 2 Select 'ZONE 2' from the Surr Back System menu. Make this receiver.
... high sound quality with stereo playback on page 91 to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order when you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in addition to do this. ZONE 2 setup With... the front and surround back speaker terminals. See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections on page 20. 2 Select 'ZONE 2' from the Surr Back System menu. Make this receiver.
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...video converter ensures that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. In this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input ...Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on your component or display. Source device Terminal for connection with source device HDMI IN This receiver TV monitor Terminal for the HDMI output are output through all video sources are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p ...
...video converter ensures that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. In this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input ...Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on your component or display. Source device Terminal for connection with source device HDMI IN This receiver TV monitor Terminal for the HDMI output are output through all video sources are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p ...
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...IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-9140TXH • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-9140TXH only: When connecting to the sound of the TV over the receiver if the TV is connected. • For input components, connections other... listen to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to HDMI OUT 2 or HDMI OUT ALL. If you can be made ...
...IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-9140TXH • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-9140TXH only: When connecting to the sound of the TV over the receiver if the TV is connected. • For input components, connections other... listen to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to HDMI OUT 2 or HDMI OUT ALL. If you can be made ...
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... whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. You can also take advantage of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with progressive-scan video. • If your source and TV are compatible with audio cables. • Component video should give...RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-9140TXH • If you want to listen to the sound of progressive scan video (if your DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see...
... whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. You can also take advantage of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with progressive-scan video. • If your source and TV are compatible with audio cables. • Component video should give...RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-9140TXH • If you want to listen to the sound of progressive scan video (if your DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see...