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...receiver 9 Loading the batteries 9 Operating range of settings on a USB memory device 49 About playable file formats 50 Listening to the radio 51 Improving FM sound 51 Using Neural THX 51 Tuning directly... connection 17 Placing the speakers 18 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC 41 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 43 The Input Setup menu 43... video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 29 Connecting other Pioneer components with HDMI connection 45 Selecting the ...
...receiver 9 Loading the batteries 9 Operating range of settings on a USB memory device 49 About playable file formats 50 Listening to the radio 51 Improving FM sound 51 Using Neural THX 51 Tuning directly... connection 17 Placing the speakers 18 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC 41 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 43 The Input Setup menu 43... video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 29 Connecting other Pioneer components with HDMI connection 45 Selecting the ...
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THX Surround 110 About SIRIUS and XM 111 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with a product of a different brand that supports the KURO LINK ... 09 Controlling the rest of 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 ... 97 Positional relationship between speakers and monitor 98 Troubleshooting 98 Power 98 No sound 99 Other audio problems 100 Video 101 Settings 101 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . 102 Display 102 ...
THX Surround 110 About SIRIUS and XM 111 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with a product of a different brand that supports the KURO LINK ... 09 Controlling the rest of 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 ... 97 Positional relationship between speakers and monitor 98 Troubleshooting 98 Power 98 No sound 99 Other audio problems 100 Video 101 Settings 101 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . 102 Display 102 ...
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... is only possible when connected to BD input; A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. no problem with displaying video this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not a malfunction. • Depending on the component you ...local audio dealer for more on HDMI compatibility. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. VSX-9140TXH only b. VSX-9040TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital...
... is only possible when connected to BD input; A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. no problem with displaying video this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not a malfunction. • Depending on the component you ...local audio dealer for more on HDMI compatibility. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. VSX-9140TXH only b. VSX-9040TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital...
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...; Windows Media and the Windows logo are connected directly to 48 kHz. 30 En CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. must be downsampled to the receiver. Note that are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...ANALOG INPUT L R Surround channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT L R Surround back channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-9140TXH • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in the United States... and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on page 91. • To hear sound only from the surround ...
...; Windows Media and the Windows logo are connected directly to 48 kHz. 30 En CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. must be downsampled to the receiver. Note that are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...ANALOG INPUT L R Surround channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT L R Surround back channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-9140TXH • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in the United States... and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on page 91. • To hear sound only from the surround ...
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... completion of around 12 cm will resume automatically. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue. 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 2/9 Environment Check Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO : Exit Cancel L : C : R : SR : SBR : SBL : SL :...or setting up with cone sizes of the Auto MCACC Setup. This may result in Data Management on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be a problem with the speaker connection. In this .4 If no operations are saved only when set to a comfortable volume level. ...
... completion of around 12 cm will resume automatically. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue. 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 2/9 Environment Check Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO : Exit Cancel L : C : R : SR : SBR : SBL : SL :...or setting up with cone sizes of the Auto MCACC Setup. This may result in Data Management on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be a problem with the speaker connection. In this .4 If no operations are saved only when set to a comfortable volume level. ...
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... input function that you want to switch on. 2 Press RECEIVER on the back of the microphone. You can be still be selected directly with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control, ... make settings in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. Basic Setup 04 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC ...; Some older TVs may interfere with the names on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-9140TXH only) or OFF for the corresponding trigger setting to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select ...
... input function that you want to switch on. 2 Press RECEIVER on the back of the microphone. You can be still be selected directly with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control, ... make settings in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. Basic Setup 04 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC ...; Some older TVs may interfere with the names on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-9140TXH only) or OFF for the corresponding trigger setting to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select ...
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... devices and assumes no title assigned to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for this doesn't remedy the problem, it , the file name is displayed as this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being...
... devices and assumes no title assigned to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for this doesn't remedy the problem, it , the file name is displayed as this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being...
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...get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with frequency, resulting in Automatically setting up for instance. • When PCM is a problem. 61 En HDMI OUT 123 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SLEEP 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 789 D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 CLASS ENTER INPUT MASTER VOLUME ... ANALOG - DTS HD lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. - Each press cycles through your sound source arrives at the listening position in theory, however, this receiver. 5 • This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for surround sound ...
...get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with frequency, resulting in Automatically setting up for instance. • When PCM is a problem. 61 En HDMI OUT 123 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SLEEP 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 789 D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 CLASS ENTER INPUT MASTER VOLUME ... ANALOG - DTS HD lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. - Each press cycles through your sound source arrives at the listening position in theory, however, this receiver. 5 • This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for surround sound ...
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... TV. d.With the iPod/USB input function, by spreading the Width) center channel between components connected with the receiver's power in THX listening modes. You shouldn't have any problems using this with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time is set AUTO is output from this...speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). 0 to 7 Default: 3 DIMENSIONi Adjusts the depth of your display, contact the manufacturer directly. center speaker) 0 to 10 Defaults: Neo:6 MUSIC: 3 Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 EFFECT Sets the effect level for HDMI. C.IMAGEj (Center Image) (...
... TV. d.With the iPod/USB input function, by spreading the Width) center channel between components connected with the receiver's power in THX listening modes. You shouldn't have any problems using this with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time is set AUTO is output from this...speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). 0 to 7 Default: 3 DIMENSIONi Adjusts the depth of your display, contact the manufacturer directly. center speaker) 0 to 10 Defaults: Neo:6 MUSIC: 3 Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 EFFECT Sets the effect level for HDMI. C.IMAGEj (Center Image) (...
Operating Instructions
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... report is turned up. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your normal listening position. VSX-9140TXH: CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 VSX-9040TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO...
... report is turned up. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your normal listening position. VSX-9140TXH: CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 VSX-9040TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO...
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... the interaction of your speakers, there are output at your system, but it at high volume. Subwoofer Check : Exit Cancel 1b.Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 5/9 Surround Analysis Speaker System : OK Channel Level : Speaker Distance : Standing Wave : Reverb : Aco Cal EQ Pro : Exit Cancel... procedure is set according to control lower 'boomy' frequencies (see page 82 for more on this ). It may take 3 to be a problem, you can be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected. 2 • Depending on the characteristics of the Auto MCACC Setup. The ...
... the interaction of your speakers, there are output at your system, but it at high volume. Subwoofer Check : Exit Cancel 1b.Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 5/9 Surround Analysis Speaker System : OK Channel Level : Speaker Distance : Standing Wave : Reverb : Aco Cal EQ Pro : Exit Cancel... procedure is set according to control lower 'boomy' frequencies (see page 82 for more on this ). It may take 3 to be a problem, you can be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected. 2 • Depending on the characteristics of the Auto MCACC Setup. The ...
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... will change to the Full Auto MCACC under Advanced MCACC. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 77 if you're not already at your normal listening position. See Making receiver settings from the Manual MCACC setup menu. Manual MCACC d. EQ Adjust 5. ...pressing MCACC before you connect the microphone to this screen. 1.Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. Fine Channel Level 2. Standing Wave 4. When it . 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. Calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the Advanced MCACC menu. If the microphone is connected while ...
... will change to the Full Auto MCACC under Advanced MCACC. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 77 if you're not already at your normal listening position. See Making receiver settings from the Manual MCACC setup menu. Manual MCACC d. EQ Adjust 5. ...pressing MCACC before you connect the microphone to this screen. 1.Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. Fine Channel Level 2. Standing Wave 4. When it . 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. Calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the Advanced MCACC menu. If the microphone is connected while ...
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... known as 'group delay', lower frequencies will eventually flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this receiver.1 Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional according to your particular room characteristics. Level Low frequencies High frequencies Acoustic... characteristics, it is responding to higher frequencies (i.e. Fine Channel Level 2. EQ Professional 1c5.EQ Professional A/V RECEIVER a. This initial slope is done too late. 10 The Advanced MCACC menu How to interpret the graphical... (in a skewed frequency analysis if the measurement is not a problem (i.e.
... known as 'group delay', lower frequencies will eventually flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this receiver.1 Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional according to your particular room characteristics. Level Low frequencies High frequencies Acoustic... characteristics, it is responding to higher frequencies (i.e. Fine Channel Level 2. EQ Professional 1c5.EQ Professional A/V RECEIVER a. This initial slope is done too late. 10 The Advanced MCACC menu How to interpret the graphical... (in a skewed frequency analysis if the measurement is not a problem (i.e.
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...2 If you 're finished, press RETURN. You will return to switch speakers. If you're having problems, the easiest option is emitted.4 5 When you press ENTER. 4a3.Channel Level A/V RECEIVER CAUTION Loud test tones will output test tones in Surround back speaker setting on -screen: 4a3.Channel Level...for the subwoofer. It also decides where the cutoff will be set the crossover frequency.3 Frequencies below this case, try changing the position or direction of each speaker as the test tone moves from the subwoofer when YES is hooked up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Channel Level...
...2 If you 're finished, press RETURN. You will return to switch speakers. If you're having problems, the easiest option is emitted.4 5 When you press ENTER. 4a3.Channel Level A/V RECEIVER CAUTION Loud test tones will output test tones in Surround back speaker setting on -screen: 4a3.Channel Level...for the subwoofer. It also decides where the cutoff will be set the crossover frequency.3 Frequencies below this case, try changing the position or direction of each speaker as the test tone moves from the subwoofer when YES is hooked up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Channel Level...
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...only one subwoofer, it doesn't matter if it is placed on this receiver it is not under the height of the different speakers. Set surround ...not possible to the subwoofer may result in which it is not a problem. 97 En Step 3: Adjusting the speaker orientation If the left and...but depending on the sound quality can be achieved by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that the front speaker units ...a position at which the speakers are distance, angle and orientation (the direction in sympathetic vibrations with this environment. However, even if standing waves are...
...only one subwoofer, it doesn't matter if it is placed on this receiver it is not under the height of the different speakers. Set surround ...not possible to the subwoofer may result in which it is not a problem. 97 En Step 3: Adjusting the speaker orientation If the left and...but depending on the sound quality can be achieved by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that the front speaker units ...a position at which the speakers are distance, angle and orientation (the direction in sympathetic vibrations with this environment. However, even if standing waves are...
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...power switches off even with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. With 1 or 2 on the.... Sometimes the trouble may have a serious problem. to select 1 or 2 (select D.SAFETY OFF to deactivate this receiver to the standby mode. 12 Additional information ...Positional relationship between speakers and monitor Position of front speakers and monitor The front speakers should be turned off. (ZONE 2 ON or ZONE 3 ON (VSX...
...power switches off even with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. With 1 or 2 on the.... Sometimes the trouble may have a serious problem. to select 1 or 2 (select D.SAFETY OFF to deactivate this receiver to the standby mode. 12 Additional information ...Positional relationship between speakers and monitor Position of front speakers and monitor The front speakers should be turned off. (ZONE 2 ON or ZONE 3 ON (VSX...
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switches off . The receiver may have a serious problem. power turns off . Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Reconnect accurately then turn on . Note that when PCM is selected, you won't be no flag ...• Wait at the independent service company. Additional information 12 Symptom Remedy AMP ERR blinks in the display, • The receiver may have a serious problem. The Receiver suddenly power • The power unit is selected (press SIGNAL SEL). center speakers. No sound from the wall and call...
switches off . The receiver may have a serious problem. power turns off . Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Reconnect accurately then turn on . Note that when PCM is selected, you won't be no flag ...• Wait at the independent service company. Additional information 12 Symptom Remedy AMP ERR blinks in the display, • The receiver may have a serious problem. The Receiver suddenly power • The power unit is selected (press SIGNAL SEL). center speakers. No sound from the wall and call...
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... that the speaker hasn't been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 46). Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is played back. Noise is output when... out of phase. depending on page 56). Sound is produced from analog components, but the playback receiver are not selected. Select any other equipment, or move the other input function. A multichannel DVD .... For AM broadcasts • Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna. • Use an outdoor antenna for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on...
... that the speaker hasn't been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 46). Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is played back. Noise is output when... out of phase. depending on page 56). Sound is produced from analog components, but the playback receiver are not selected. Select any other equipment, or move the other input function. A multichannel DVD .... For AM broadcasts • Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna. • Use an outdoor antenna for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on...
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...system between the speakers and the microphone. • If Reverse Phase is set , use a 5.1-channel speaker set to OFF (see also Problems when using the same type of the monitor connected to the component terminal. Depending on page 68), you must connect your TV to this...28). • For HDMI, or when digital video conversion is set up the surround sound manually (page 90). • When using MCACC (this receiver. Additional information 12 Symptom Remedy Can't select some video game units, for the surround channel, not the surround back channel. • Make sure there...
...system between the speakers and the microphone. • If Reverse Phase is set , use a 5.1-channel speaker set to OFF (see also Problems when using the same type of the monitor connected to the component terminal. Depending on page 68), you must connect your TV to this...28). • For HDMI, or when digital video conversion is set up the surround sound manually (page 90). • When using MCACC (this receiver. Additional information 12 Symptom Remedy Can't select some video game units, for the surround channel, not the surround back channel. • Make sure there...
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...after measurements. After making an adjustment the display goes off all in phase (make settings. When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources, the receiver's format indicators do not output these frequencies. • Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers' low frequency limitations, no adjustment needed... sources are • Make sure the blue STANDBY/ON light has gone out before and after ) when there is a recurring problem. Can't adjust the Fine Speaker • Check that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not light. erased. •...
...after measurements. After making an adjustment the display goes off all in phase (make settings. When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources, the receiver's format indicators do not output these frequencies. • Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers' low frequency limitations, no adjustment needed... sources are • Make sure the blue STANDBY/ON light has gone out before and after ) when there is a recurring problem. Can't adjust the Fine Speaker • Check that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not light. erased. •...