Pioneer VSX-39TX User Manual

VSX-39TXOperating InstructionsAUDIO/VIDEOMULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

10Before You StartChecking the Supplied AccessoriesPlease check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.How to Use This Manua

11PREPARATIONPREPARATIONBefore You Start8 inches (20 cm)lock switchTouch penReceiverInstalling the ReceiverPlease note:• Do not place objects directly

12Audio ComponentsTo begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analogconnections and your analog audio com

13PREPARATIONDigital ConnectionsIn order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to makedigital audio con

14Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerMake sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the 2 RF jack and either a coaxial oroptical

15PREPARATIONVideo ComponentsConnect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding a DVD there are two types ofconnections to make. Hoo

16Connecting Your EquipmentREMOTE INCDINSURR-OUNDSUBWOOFERSUBWOOFERCENTERFRONTMULTI CH INSURR-OUNDRRRLRLLL(Single)RRLRFRONTPRE OUTCENTERCOMPONENT VIDE

17PREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentTVConnect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the signal with either component video, S-video,or compos

18Connecting the Radio AntennasConnect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the antenna terminals as shownbelow. These antennas sho

19PREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentSpeakersA full complement of eight speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will vary.

IIThank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructions soyou will know how to operate your model properly.After

20Placing Your SpeakersProper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tipsgiven here are just a rou

21PREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentCDINSURR-OUNDSUBWOOFERSUBWOOFERLL (Single)RRRRRLLLRCENTERFRONTMULTI CH INSURR-OUNDFRONTPRE OUTCENTERCOMPONENT VI

22Front PanelAll the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel pushgently on the lower third of the pa

23PREPARATIONDisplays & ControlsBASS (–/+) button (See p.51)Use to adjust low frequencies.TREBLE (–/+) button (See p.51)Use to adjust the high fr

24DisplayAll the display information is explained and/or referenced here.DIGITALdBPRO LOGICSTEREODSPMIDNIGHTLOUDNESSATTSIGNALSELECTOVERH.PAC-3 DTS ANA

25PREPARATION11 2 / dts mode indicators2 DIGITAL : When the 2 /dts mode on thereceiver is on, this indicator lights to indicateplayback of a Dolby Dig

26Displays & ControlsRemote ControlThese pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. Since the screen on thisLC

27PREPARATIONDisplays & ControlsBasic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver MAIN Screen13446728950-MAIN SUBDSP STEREOTHXADVANCEDTHEATEREFFECTSTANDARDMIDNIG

28Displays & Controls1 Receiver SUB buttonPress this button to select the sub receiver screen(above) when the remote control is on the mainreceive

29SETUPInitial Set UpOn Screen DisplayThere are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, andhook

IIIREAD INSTRUCTIONS — All the safetyand operating instructions should beread before the product is operated.RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety andopera

30Setting Up the Remote ControlSince this remote is based on LCD screens, you should try and get used to the touch-sensitive nature of thebuttons as w

31SETUP5Decide which other adjustmentsyou‘d like to make and press thosebuttons. The different possibilitiesare:BACKLIGHT : The backlight button let’s

32Initial Set UpSetting Up for Surround SoundTo ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up operations. You only need to ma

33SETUPDIGITAL INPUT SELECTIn order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digitalcompone

34Initial Set Up SPEAKER SETTINGThe following steps show you how to select the correct set up for the type and number of speakers youconnected. If con

35SETUPInitial Set Up«memoIf you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, itmay seem logical to select LARGE for yourFRONT speakers and leave the subwo

36System SetupSPEAKERSETTINGCROSSOVERNETWORKBASS PEAK LEVELMANAGERDYNAMIC RANGECONTROLDIGITAL INPUTSELECTMULTI ROOMCHANNEL DELAYCHANNEL LEVELBACK1Pres

37SETUPInitial Set Up1Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.The CHANNEL LEVEL settings will appear on your remotecontrol screen.NOTE : Be prepared! The test

383 Using the remote control display,follow the instructions below toadjust the speaker levels so that youhear the test tone at the samevolume from ea

39SETUP Initial Set Up CROSSOVER NETWORKThe following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency atwh

IVThis is a quick guide to setting up your new receiver so you can get home theater surround sound. For moredetails on any of the information presente

40Initial Set Up1Press the BASS PEAK LEVELMANAGER button.2Press the TEST TONE button.The MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (----dB).dBSTEREOSIGNALSELECTANA

41SETUP DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLThis feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at lowvolumes. It does

42DUAL MONO SETTINGThe dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono softwareencoded in them. Dual mono

43OPERATIONBasic PlaybackSound ModesThe five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or fromthe RE

44memoHOME THX CINEMA modesTHX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a filmsound stage a

45OPERATIONBasic PlaybackDSP modesThe DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of differentsonic e

461Press RECEIVER.This sets the remote to select the sound mode.(You can skip this step when using the controls onthe receiver.)2Select the sound mode

47OPERATIONBasic PlaybackPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundThe following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sou

48Playing Sources with Stereo SoundThe following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual sources with the VSX-39TX.If the TAPE 2 indic

49OPERATIONSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputThis button selects the type of input, ANALOG, DIGITAL or 2 RF, sent to the receiver. You need to take

VQuick Start Guide22222 Speaker ConnectionsHome theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround

50Listening in MIDNIGHT ModeThis feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. Itcan be used w

51OPERATIONBasic PlaybackAdjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control)You can use BASS +/– or TREBLE +/– buttons to adjust the low and high frequencies for

52Basic PlaybackMULTI CHANNEL IN PlaybackMULTI CH IN allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs. To useMULT

53OPERATIONAdjusting the Brightness of the DisplayUse the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluorescent display

54Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual TuningThe following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andman

55OPERATION1Press the TUNER.This selects the TUNER function on the receiver andsets the remote to the TUNER operation mode.2Press the BAND button to s

56Using the TunerMemorizing Frequently Used StationsThe following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10

57OPERATIONUsing the TunerRecalling Memorized StationsUsing the remote control1Press the TUNER.This selects the TUNER function on the receiver andsets

584RECEIVERDVD/LDTV/SATVCR1VCR2REMOTESETUPMD/TAPE1CDTUNERTVCONTROLPreset RecallDVD LD VCR TVTAPECD-RDVRTUNERSTB CD MDSELECT ITEMBACKDVD/LD][1Press th

59OPERATION5Select the name of the companythat makes your component.If there are two pages of company names, use thepage +/– buttons to go back and fo

VIQuick Start Guide44444 Digital Input AssignmentThis is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the first diagram on p.

60Learning Mode: Programming Signals from Other Remote ControlsIf preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes

61OPERATIONRemote Control of Other ComponentsmemoLocking the SettingsThis feature allows you to lock the SYSTEM SETUP and REMOTE SETUP settings so tha

62Item MemoUse the ITEM MEMO capability to add more information to the remote control display screens for differentfunctions, like your DVD or CD play

63OPERATIONRemote Control of Other ComponentsmemoKey RenameUse the KEY RENAME capability to rename the buttons (keys) on the remote control screens fo

64Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote contro

65OPERATIONRemote Control of Other ComponentsCD player operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control afte

66MD operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you programyour MD recorder into it, but some op

67OPERATIONRemote Control of Other ComponentsTV operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you p

68Remote Control of Other ComponentsCATV operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you programy

69OPERATIONRemote Control of Other ComponentsSTB (satellite tuner) operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote

VII55555 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound1 Turn on the receiver, your TV, and the DVD player.2 Press the STANDARD button on the front panel for the

70Remote Control of Other ComponentsCassette deck operationsYou can use this remote control to control a single or a double cassette deck after you pr

71OPERATIONRemote Control of Other ComponentsVCR operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you

72Recording from Audio ComponentsThe following explanations show you how to record an analog or digital audio signal. Note that your analogcomponents

73OPERATIONVideo SelectPress the VIDEO SELECT button onthe front panel to cycle through thedifferent possible video inputs.The first press shows the v

74Multi OperationsMulti operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with thepush of only two buttons

75OPERATIONRECEIVERDVD/LDTV/SATVCR1VCR2REMOTESETUPMD/TAPE1CDTUNERTVCONTROLMulti Operation32453DVDBACKSELECT NUMBERDVD/LD[]CLEARCLEARSETUPOKUsing Other

76System OFFThe SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off withthe push of only one button on t

77OPERATION6Select a stop or a power ( )command.The command and component chosen will appear inthe window of command 1.To erase a commandPress the com

78Using Other FunctionsSetting up the DIRECT FUNCTIONThe direct function will not be necessary for most users. It is designed in case you have an exte

79OPERATIONUsing Other FunctionsMulti-RoomWhen used together with an optional IR receiver, this receiver is capable of outputting two different source

8Multi Channel Stereophonic ConceptThe VSX-39TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. Thiswell-d

80Using Other Functions1Turn on the receiver, your TV andpress RECEIVER on the remotecontrol.Make sure your TV is set to the receiver.2Press the SUB b

81OPERATIONUsing the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system1Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCEbutton.The display shown below will illuminate when there

82Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system1From the sub room, point theremote control at the MULTI ROOMsensor and press a STANDBY/ONbutto

83OPERATIONUsing Other Functions• You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing thereceiver's remot

84Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby DigitalDigitalsound2468101214 MHzFrequencyAnalogsound(Monaural)VideoDolby DigitalsoundDolby Digital is a c

85Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDTSDTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSICP

86TroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong withthis component,

87Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingCause• Speaker settings are incorrect.• The rear and/or center levels areturned down.• The surround and/or cente

88Cause• Either the digital connections or theDIGITAL INPUT SELECT isincorrect.• The TAPE2 MONITOR mode is ON.• You are not using a source withSurroun

89Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’vejust purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment.Now it’s time to consider how you c

9PREPARATIONPREPARATIONTable of ContentsBefore You Start ... 10Checking the Supplied Accessories ...

90SpecificationsAmplifier SectionContinuous average power output of120 watts* per channel, min., at 6ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with nomore than 0.

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