Operating Instructions AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi, VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-82TXS, VSX-82TXS-S

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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 1 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi VSX-84TXSi-S VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 2 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 CAUTION – TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION – POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT, OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 3 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 4 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents 01 Before you start 05 Listening to your system Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 5 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Using XM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Connecting your XM Radio receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Listening to XM Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using XM HD Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using the XM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Connecting using HDMI . . .
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 6 ページ２００６年３月１３日 01 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 16.4 ft.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 7 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 5 minute guide 02 Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 8 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 5 minute guide 02 SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER AV PARAMETER TOP MENU CH LEVEL MENU TUNE ST DTV MENU ST TV DVD 1 RETURN CATEGORY GUIDE CD T.EDIT ENTER SETUP TUNE BAND TV CONTROL VIDEO 2 SAT VIDEO 1 DVR2 CD-R XM RADIO ROOM2/3 DVR1 i Pod TUNER RECEIVER TV CONT TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL Switch on the receiver and your TV.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 9 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 5 minute guide 02 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 10 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for the 82TXS are the same except where noted.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 11 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment 12 Composite and S-video monitor outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs. Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 12. 13 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6) Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-video1 and stereo analog audio.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 12 ページ２００６年３月１３日 03 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment component video jacks on page 14 if your TV and/or DVD player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 54. Connecting your TV and DVD player 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your TV.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 13 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 14 ページ２００６年３月１３日 03 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment • For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs. 3 If the device can output digital audio, connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to the DIGITAL 2 (DVR/VCR1) input. Use an optical cable for the connection.2 • For a second recorder, use the DIGITAL 3 (DVR/ VCR2) inputs. Using the component video jacks Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite or S-video.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 15 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings. Most digital components also have analog connections. See Connecting analog audio sources on the following page if you want to connect these too.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 16 ページ２００６年３月１３日 03 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Two of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders. One of the audio inputs (PHONO) is a dedicated turntable input which should not be used for any other type of component. This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 17 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your speaker system main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal). You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 68 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 18 ページ２００６年３月１３日 03 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment Bare wire connections Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about 3/8 in. (10 mm) of insulator stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A). To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig. B). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until the wire is firmly clamped (fig.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 19 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment 03 The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90~120 SL SR SL SR Connecting antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 20 ページ２００６年３月１３日 03 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting your equipment FM wire antenna • Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω in the same way as the AM antenna. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up. Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω. ANTENNA AM LOOP To improve AM reception, connect a 15 ft. to 18 ft.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 22 ページ２００６年３月１５日 04 水曜日午前１１時２０分 Controls and displays 9 MCACC indicator Lights when one of the MCACC presets (page 29) is selected. 10 i.LINK indicator (VSX-84TXSi only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is selected (page 51). DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER indicator (VSX-82TXS only) Lights when Resolution is set to a setting other than PURE (for example, when the video input signal is upscaled) (page 66).
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 23 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Controls and displays 04 Display 1 2 3 SIGNAL L C R 2DIGITAL WMA9 Pro SL S SR DSD HDMI SBL SB SBR DIGITAL CD LFE ANALOG CD-R STREAM DIRECT Neo : 6 2PRO LOGIC THX ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SLEEP SP AB AUTO 12 13 14 15 4 5 6 7 8 9 DTS VIDEO CONV. V.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 24 ページ２００６年３月１３日 04 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Controls and displays 3 Input source buttons Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 71). Remote control 12 4 Number buttons and other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 32) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. 13 DISC (ENTER) can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 25 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Controls and displays 7 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT input source button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CONT button (see page 71 for more on this). TV – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV. TV VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 26 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Controls and displays 04 6 DISP Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 33). Sub remote control unit VSX-84TXSi only The second remote control supplied with this receiver is for use with the multi-room listening feature, as explained on page 57. Note that you must connect a separate IR receiver as explained in Connecting an IR receiver on page 59 for remote control in your sub room(s).
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 27 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Listening to your system 05 Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. See Listening modes with different input signal formats on page 86 for more on this. Listening in surround sound Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 28 ページ２００６年３月１３日 05 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Listening to your system • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers) • THX Select2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above • THX MUSICMODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources • Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 29 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Listening to your system Tip • When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected (except ADV. VIR. SURR.), the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the AV options on page 66. Listening in stereo When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 30 ページ２００６年３月１３日 05 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Listening to your system Choosing the input signal You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the receiver to select between input signals.1 PHOTO STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch MULTI OPE THX SHIFT PHASE The table below indicates when you will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of sources.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 31 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Listening to your system 05 • VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Type of source Standard / THX SBch Processing / Virtual SB mode Multichannel sources Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded multichannel sources with 6.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 32 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Using the tuner 06 Chapter 6: Using the tuner Tuning directly to a station Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 33 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Using the tuner 06 • The name is stored when ENTER is pressed after choosing the fourth character. Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 34 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 07 Chapter 7: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE D.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 35 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 07 1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. (TUNE +) SPEAKERS AV PARAMETER BAND MULTI – ROOM & SOURCE/REC SEL CONTROL ON/OFF VIDEO SELECT SIGNAL SELECT SBch PROCESSING weighting is given to any one channel.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 36 ページ２００６年３月１３日 07 月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu • With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select OK and continue. 6 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have. 1.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 37 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 07 1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this screen. System Setup 2.Surround Back System 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup Surround Back System Normal (SB) : Exit 2 :Return Select the surround back speaker setting.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 38 ページ２００６年３月１３日 07 月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu The volume increases to the 0dB reference level. 3.Manual MCACC 1 Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 3a.Fine Channel Level a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ Adjust e.EQ Professional 3.Manual MCACC Please Wait... 20 Caution! Loud test tones will be output. 3b.Fine SP Distance a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ Adjust e.EQ Professional MCACC:M1.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 39 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 07 frequencies. Depending on speaker placement, your listening position, and ultimately the shape of your room, it results in an overly resonant (‘boomy’) sound. The Standing Wave Control uses filters to reduce the effect of overly resonant sounds in your listening area. During playback of a source, you can customize the filters used for Standing Wave Control for each of your MCACC presets.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 40 ページ２００６年３月１３日 07 月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ If you find that lower frequencies seem overly reverberant in your listening room (i.e. it sounds `boomy'), or that different channels seem to exhibit different reverb characteristics, select Aco Cal EQ Pro. (or ALL) for the Auto Mode setting in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 34 to calibrate the room automatically.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 41 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 07 Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ 1 Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press ENTER. 3.Manual MCACC 3e.EQ Professional a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ Adjust e.EQ Professional 1.Reverb Measurement 2.Reverb View 3.Reverb Output PC 4.Advanced EQ Setup :Return ENTER:Next When the reverb measurement is finished, you can select Reverb View to see the results on-screen.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 42 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 2 Data Management This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening position).1 This is useful for alternate settings to match the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 43 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 07 Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easier identification. These settings are designed to customize your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 7, it isn’t necessary to make all of these settings. 1 Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data Management setup menu. 4.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 44 ページ２００６年３月１３日 07 月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size. Use / to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers:1 • Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 45 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 07 2 Select a setup option. Tip • You can change the channel levels at any time by pressing CH LEVEL then using / on the remote control. 5d.Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level [Setting Start [Setting Clear :Return For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 46 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 The System Setup menu 07 Set the bass peak level gradually, then press ENTER at the point just before the tone starts to distort.1 The display on the receiver shows RESUME while the volume returns to its original position, then you automatically return to the main Bass Peak Level menu. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 47 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 08 Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio and video from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 48 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 08 2 Use the / buttons to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). • Use / to move to previous/next levels. 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press to start playback.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 49 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 08 1 Connect an XM Radio Connect-and-Play™ antenna to the XM Radio jack on the rear of this receiver. You will also need to activate the XM Radio service. When activating the XM Radio ‘Connect-and-Play’ ™ digital antenna, make sure to wait until the activation process is complete before changing the XM-RADIO function. Changing to another input source will stop the activation process.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 50 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 08 Listening to channel presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this. Connecting using HDMI 1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.1 Press / to select the channel preset you want.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 51 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor. • The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector on the player. 3 Use the INPUT SELECT button to select the HDMI input you’ve connected to (for example, HDMI 2). You can also use the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 52 ページ２００６年３月１３日 08 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 1 Use an i.LINK cable to connect one of the i.LINK connectors on this receiver to an i.LINK connector on your i.LINK component. IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ANTENNA MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) OUT1 IN1 MONITOR OUT (AUDIO) ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT2 IN2 DVD/ LD IN IN 2 TV IN OUT MONITOR OUT CD-R/ TAPE OUT Y IN 1 (DVD/LD) Y IN 2 (TV) PB PB SAT IN IN R 2 ASSIGNABLE L FR VIDEO / GAME1 IN FL SUB W.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 53 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections About PQLS rate control Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) technology provides high-precision digital audio from DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you use the i.LINK interface. A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors (jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog conversion from the digital source.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 54 ページ２００６年３月１３日 08 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whether your player supports surround back channels).1 Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio. 1 Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding MULTI CH input jack on this receiver.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 55 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 1 Connect your computer’s USB terminal to the USB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver. 2 Second Zone speaker B setup Switch on your computer and this receiver. 3 If you’re connecting for the first time, wait for the USB driver installation to finish. The installation may take a minute or two to complete. Make sure you leave the USB cable connected until the dialog box indicates that the USB setup is finished.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 56 ページ２００６年３月１３日 08 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections • SP A – Sound is output from speaker system A and the same signal is output from the pre-out terminals. • SP B – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to speaker system B. Multichannel sources will not be heard. The same signal is output from the surround back channel pre-out terminals.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 57 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 08 Connecting additional amplifiers Multi-room listening This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper multiroom connections.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 58 ページ２００６年３月１３日 08 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections Multi-room listening options The following table shows what you can listen to in each sub room: Sub room Input sources available ROOM2 (ZONE2) iPod, XM Radio, the built-in tuner and other analog audio sources (except MULTI CH IN). With video sources, only composite video is possible. Please note that the XM-Radio function is not available for sub room (ROOM2) listening when using the multi-room feature with the VSX-82TXS.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 59 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 08 Using the multi-room controls The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub room volume and select sources. See Multi-room remote controls below and (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on page 26 for more on using the remote control with the multi-room feature.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 60 ページ２００６年３月１３日 08 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE IR IN (MAIN ROOM) jack on the rear of this receiver. If you also plan to use a separate IR receiver in the sub room, connect this to the ROOM2(ZONE2) jack. This will allow you to use the sub room remote control as explained in (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on page 26.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 61 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections 08 Important • If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off. • Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the receiver.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 62 ページ２００６年３月１３日 08 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on this receiver. See the documentation provided with the Advanced MCACC application for more information.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 63 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other Settings 09 Chapter 9: Other Settings The Input Setup menu You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings below). In this case, you need to tell the receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to the components you’ve connected.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 64 ページ２００６年３月１３日 09 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other Settings • 12V Trigger 1 / 2 – After connecting a component to one of the 12 volt triggers (see Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 60), select M. ROOM, ROOM2, ROOM3 or OFF for the corresponding trigger setting to switch it on automatically along with the (main or sub) room specified.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 65 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Other Settings 09 Multi-Room Setup 2 • Default setting: Variable If you’ve made multi-room connections (see Multi-room listening on page 57) you may need to specify your volume setting. 1 Select ‘Multi-Room Setup’ from the System Setup menu. 7.Other Setup 7a.Multi Room Setup a.Multi Room Setup b.SR+ Setup c.OSD Adjustment d.i.LINK Check Volume Level Variable Be careful of loud volume when "FIXED" is selected.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 66 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Using other functions 10 Chapter 10 Using other functions Setting the AV options There are a number of additional sound and picture settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AV Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. 1 Press AV PARAMETER.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 67 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Using other functions 10 Setting What it does Contrast Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. –10 to +10 Default: 0 Hue Adjusts the red/green balance. –10 to +10 Default: 0 Resolutione Specifies the output resolution of the video signal (select this according to the resolution of your monitor and the disc you wish to watch).
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 68 ページ２００６年３月１３日 10 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Using other functions • Note that the setting you make here is stored in memory, even if you switch off the receiver, so if you want to record a different input source later, you must do so with REC SELECT, or by selecting RECOUT SOURCE. 3 After RECOUT disappears from the display, select the input source you want to listen to. This will be heard from the main system without affecting your recording.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 69 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Using other functions 10 Default system settings Checking your system settings Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 70 ページ２００６年３月１３日 10 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Using other functions Default Setting 2PL II Music Options Center Width 3 Dimension 0 Panorama OFF Neo:6 Options Center Image 3 All Inputs Listening Mode (2 ch) AUTO SURROUND Listening Mode (x ch) AUTO SURROUND Listening Mode (HP) STEREO See also Setting the AV options on page 66 for other default DSP settings.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 71 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Controlling the rest of your system 11 Chapter 11: Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to one of the input source buttons (such as DVD/LD or CD) using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 72 ページ２００６年３月１３日 11 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Controlling the rest of your system 4 Point the two remote controls towards each other then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver’s remote control. PRES KEY starts flashing to indicate the remote is ready to accept a signal. DVD CH RECEIVER MUTE S.DIRECT STEREO SBch CH MCACC REC STOP MEMORY DISC STANDARD ADV.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 73 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Controlling the rest of your system 11 3 Press the button of the component for which you want to check the preset code, then press ENTER. The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds. 2 Use / to select DIRECT F then press ENTER. The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the input source you want to control. Renaming input source names 4 Use / to switch direct function ON or OFF then press ENTER.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 74 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 DIMMER 11 Controlling the rest of your system 5 Use / to select a command in the sequence then press ENTER. If this is the first command in the sequence, select 1ST CODE. Otherwise, simply choose the next command in the sequence. PRES KEY flashes after you press ENTER. Using multi operations You can start multi operations with the receiver switched on, or in standby.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 75 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Controlling the rest of your system 11 Controls for TVs Controls for other components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 71 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 76 ページ２００６年３月１３日 11 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Controlling the rest of your system Button (s) Function Components TOP MENU Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD player. DVD/DVR player MENU Displays menus concerning the DVD/DVR player current DVD or DVR you are using. Pauses the tape. Cassette deck Stops the tape. Cassette deck ENTER Starts playback. Cassette deck / Fast rewinds/fast forwards the tape. Cassette deck / / / Navigates DVD menu/options.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 77 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information 12 Chapter 12: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 78 ページ２００６年３月１３日 12 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from the surround or center speakers. • Check that the Stereo listening mode isn’t selected; select one of the surround listening modes (see Listening in surround sound on page 27). • Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 43). • Check the channel level settings (see Channel Level on page 44).
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 79 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information Symptom Remedy When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack. • Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 30). Can't record audio. • You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog source. • For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 80 ページ２００６年３月１３日 12 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information Settings Symptom Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. • The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 43).
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 81 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information Symptom 12 Remedy During playback of a DTS 96/24 • Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 30). source, the display doesn't show 96 kHz. When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources, the receiver’s format indicators do not light. • Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 82 ページ２００６年３月１３日 12 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information Symptom Remedy The program format indicators don’t disappear when SACD playback stops. • The program format indicators remain lit until another format source is input. This is not a malfunction. You can’t get i.LINK to display • Make sure your i.LINK source components are switched on. when using the SIGNAL SELECT • Check that i.LINK is assigned correctly (see The Input Setup menu on page 63). button.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 83 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information 12 Symptom Remedy No picture. • If your display device is not SD (480i) compatible then the 480i to HDMI converted video will not be displayed. In this case, connect using the component, S-video or composite video jacks. • Depending in the output settings of the source component, it may be outputting a video format that can’t be displayed.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 84 ページ２００６年３月１３日 12 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS The DTS technologies are explained below. See www.dtstech.com for more detailed information.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 85 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback with sampling rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Using the unique WMA compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio degradation.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 86 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information 12 the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay. • THX MusicMode For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 87 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information 12 Multichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard THX Auto Surround SBch Processing ON (7.1 channel decoding used for all sources) WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel) Straight decoding WMA+THX CINEMA Straight decoding Dolby Digital EX (6.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 88 ページ２００６年３月１３日 12 月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information Stream direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 29) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Surround Back speaker(s) Connected (Maximum 7.1 channel playback) Not connected (Maximum 5.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 89 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information 12 FM Tuner Section Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 140 (or 130) watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power Output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.09 %) Front. . . . 130 W + 130 W (82TXS), 140 W + 140 W (84TXSi) Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 W (82TXS), 140 W (84TXSi) Surround . . . . . .
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 90 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information 12 Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 91 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Additional information 12 We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
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VSX_84TXSi.book.fm 92 ページ２００６年３月１３日月曜日午前１１時５４分 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 800–421–1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.