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Pioneer Elite VSX-49TXi Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-49TXi Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 4: Power Cord Caution

    Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. We Want You Listening For A...

  • Page 5: Features

    (720p). Pioneer Video Converter The Pioneer Video Converter allows more flexibility in hooking up video components as you can use a wide range of cords interchangeably.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents AC Power Cord ............29 Features ..........5 AC Outlet [switched 100 W max] ......29 Using i.LINK Interface ......30 Before You Start ........8 What is i.LINK? ............30 Checking the Supplied Accessories ......8 Connecting i.LINK-equipped Components ....
  • Page 7 MULTI-ROOM setup ..........81 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the main room ............. 82 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room ............... 83 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components ..........84 Multi Operations ............85 Performing multi operations ....... 86...

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories. “AA” IEC LR6 AM Loop Antenna FM wire Antenna AC power cord Microphone batteries x 4 U-shaped connectors x 2 (attached to back of Touch Pen receiver) Cushion for...

  • Page 9: The Touch Pen & Lock

    Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-49TXi is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown below.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Remote Control

    Before You Start Setting Up the Remote Control Try and get used to the touch-sensitive nature of the buttons on the remote control as well as the way in which different screens control different operations. You can move between the different screens with the function buttons on the left and right and/or certain buttons within each screen.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Backlight

    Before You Start 6 Decide which other adjustments you‘d like to make and press those buttons. The different possibilities are: LCD CONTRAST: You can lighten or darken the contrast on the remote control screen. Use the – /+ buttons to change the contrast.

  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide Part1

    1) Your Home System The heart of your system is the VSX-49TXi receiver and it is very flexible in getting you theater-like surround sound. You can use this receiver with anywhere from two to seven speakers (front left, front right, center, surround left and right, and surround back left and right) and a subwoofer to get home theater surround sound.

  • Page 13: Hooking Up Your Dvd Player & Tv

    Quick Start Guide Part1 Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Instruction for i.LINK interface are explained on pages 30-31. 1 1 1 1 1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to hook up your DVD player with digital audio connections.

  • Page 14: Speaker Connections

    Quick Start Guide Part1 2 2 2 2 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer, but you can use this receiver with fewer speakers.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Main Unit

    Quick Start Guide Part1 3 3 3 3 3 Setting up the Main Unit 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the back of the main unit and plug the other end into a wall outlet (don't use any other power cord than the one that came with this receiver).

  • Page 16: Quick Start Guide Part2

    Quick Start Guide Part2 1 1 1 1 1 Auto Surround Sound Setup If setting up your surround sound speakers seems like it's going to be an involved task you only need to use this quick, automatic method to achieve good surround sound. You'll need to hook up the microphone provided so that the receiver can hear and judge the distance, size, sound character and sound pressure level of the speakers and thus know what settings to make.
  • Page 17 Quick Start Guide Part2 9 Some auto setup instructions will be listed, make sure to follow them. Make sure you have: hooked up the microphone and moved obstacles to the speakers out of the way. If you Auto Surround Setup have a subwoofer make sure it is turned on and has the •Connect microphone volume turned up.

  • Page 18: Playing A Dvd With Surround Sound

    Quick Start Guide Part2 The system will output another series of test tones to establish the proper channel level, channel delay memo and acoustic calibration EQ. Again, be prepared for loud test tones. • Make sure the room environment follows the guidelines displayed on the OSD during auto After it has finished, you see the SPEAKER setup.

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Equipment

    Video Converter This unique feature of the VSX-49TXi allows you to hook up your VCR/DVD or any other video player, and/ or your TV tuner with one type of cord to the receiver while using a different type of cord to hook up the TV to the receiver.

  • Page 20: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting Y our Equipment Connecting Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown on the following page. Regarding a DVD there are two types of connections to make, video and audio. Hook up your video signal with either component video, S video or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order).

  • Page 21: Connecting Vcrs Or Dvrs

    Connecting Y our Equipment Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connect the video signal with either S video or composite video cords (see p.19). Use analog audio cords for the audio signal. For components you want to record into be sure to hook up both the inputs and outputs and use composite or S video cords for the source players.

  • Page 22: Connecting Satellite Tv (Sat) Components

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components Hook up the video signal with either component video, S video, or composite video cords (see p.19). For the audio signal, in order to use digital soundtracks broadcast you must hook up a digital input. Use either a coaxial or optical cable, it doesn't matter which (see p.25-26).

  • Page 23: Connecting Analog Audio Components

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Analog Audio Components Connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs).

  • Page 24: Cassette Deck Placement

    Connecting Y our Equipment Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver.

  • Page 25: Connecting Digital Audio Components

    Connecting Digital Audio Components Connect your digital components as shown below. The VSX-49TXi has three coaxial, five optical (four rear, one front) and one 2 RF input for a total of nine digital inputs. In order to use digital soundtracks like Dolby Digital or DTS (among others) you need to make digital audio connections.

  • Page 26: Digital Input Default Settings

    Connecting Y our Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Coaxial cord Optical cable Commercially available digital audio coaxial or standard composite cords (standard video cords can also be used) or video cord) optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this receiver. Be sure to insert completely and in the case of the optical cable, right-side up.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Radio Antennas

    Connecting Y our Equipment Connecting the Radio Antennas Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the ANTENNA terminals as shown below. These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas should noticeably improve sound quality. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

  • Page 28: Connecting Speakers

    Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The VSX-49TXi will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but it is desirable to have at least three speakers (two "front" speakers and a "center" speaker).

  • Page 29: Placing Your Speakers

    Connecting Your Equipment Placing Your Speakers Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips given here are just a rough guide, for more information see page 109. Also, it is very important for speaker placement to read the instructions that come with your speakers so please be sure to do so.

  • Page 30: Using I.link Interface

    Using i.LINK Interface What is i.LINK? I.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed interface for digital audio, video and other data found on personal computers, digital camcorders, and other kinds of audio and audio/visual equipment. A single i.LINK connector can both send and receive data at the same time, so only one cable is required to connect components for two-way communication.

  • Page 31: Creating An I.link Network

    Using i.LINK Interface • When properly connected, the i.LINK 7 i.LINK connectors memo plug will snap into the connector. If not Use a 4-pin, S400 i.LINK cable, less than 11 ft. connected properly the receiver will (3.5 m) long, to connect i.LINK-equipped not be able to recognize any connected components.

  • Page 32: Displays & Controls

    Displays & Controls Front Panel All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel. 10 11 LISTENING MODE SELECTOR PUSH ENTER STANDBY/ON STANDBY MULTI ROOM VIDEO...
  • Page 33 INPUT terminals. Press to use the multi room feature (requires 25 SETUP MIC jack an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Plug in the setup mic here. This is very impor- Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). tant for setting up your system to get proper CONTROL button: Used together with the surround sound.

  • Page 34: Back Panel

    Displays & Controls Back Panel All the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here. CONTROL MONITOR DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS S400 (AUDIO) MULTI- ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO PHONO AUDIO (CD-R/ POWER TAPE1 7: U-shaped /MD) FRONT connectors (VCR2) CENTER (VCR1 Don't remove the U-...
  • Page 35 BACK RS-232C SPEAKERS 11 CONTROL IN/OUT terminal 15 RS-232C Connection You can use this jack to hook up other PIONEER This is a future-oriented port that has the Î Î Î mark, so that you equipment, that bears the Î...

  • Page 36: Remote Control

    This button turns off components in two ways. 4 Function buttons First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER These buttons are the basic controls that switch components. Secondly, any component that has...

  • Page 37: Basic Receiver Lcd Screens

    Displays & Controls Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver MAIN Screen Receiver MAIN LISTENING MODE (DVD-A SURROUND /SACD) STEREO MULTI CH STANDARD /DIRECT ADVANCED ADVANCED LISTENING CINEMA CONCERT CH SEL. ACOUSTIC DIGITAL MIDNIGHT CAL. 3 4 5 6 1 Receiver MAIN button 5 MULTI CH IN button (see p.59) Press this button to select the MAIN receiver Use this button to select the component (for...

  • Page 38: Receiver Sub Screen

    Displays & Controls Receiver SUB Screen Receiver MAIN BASS/ TONE TREBLE EFFECT/ CH SEL. DISPLAY VIDEO DIMMER SELECT SPEAKER INPUT STATUS LOUDNESS ATT. SYSTEM TAPE 2 SIGNAL SETUP MONITOR SELECT 1 Receiver SUB button 9 SIGNAL SELECT button (see p.51) Press this button to select the SUB receiver Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of screen (above) when the remote control is on the...

  • Page 39: Display

    Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. SIGNAL AUTO DIGITAL OVER ATT DIGITAL DISC MTRX ANALOG PRO LOGIC TAPE 2 TUNED STEREO MONO Neo :6 MPEG RF ATT PLAYBACK 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 6 Digital format indicators Light to indicate the input signal you selected.

  • Page 40: Setting Up For Surround Sound

    Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following setup operations. Some of these may be the same (and take precedence over) the settings you made in the Quick Start Guide. If you think the ones you made at that time were adequate move on to the next setting here.

  • Page 41: Speaker Systems

    Setting Up for Surround Sound SPEAKER SYSTEMS The following steps show you how to select the correct setup for the type and number of speakers you connected. Most importantly, you need to decide how to route the sound for all the speakers you connected. To do this select the size of the front, center, surround and surround back speakers (if you hooked them up).
  • Page 42 Setting Up for Surround Sound For MANUAL FREE, select it and press ENTER. Then go to step 3. 2.1. Speaker Systems For MANUAL THX, select it and press ENTER. Then go [Manual Free] [Manual THX] to step 5. (all small) For AUTO, select it and press ENTER.

  • Page 43: Channel Level (Channel Balance)

    Setting Up for Surround Sound CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance) The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-4 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“...

  • Page 44: Speaker Distance

    Setting Up for Surround Sound 4 In MANUAL mode, when done select 2.2. Channel Level Manual RETURN with the 5∞ buttons and LEFT 1. 5dB CENTER 1. 5dB RIGHT 2. 0dB press ENTER. SURROUND R [ 3. 5dB SURR BACK R [ 1.

  • Page 45: Acoustic Calibration Eq

    Setting Up for Surround Sound 3 For MANUAL, Select each speaker with 2.3. Speaker Distance the 5∞ buttons. Use the 2 3 buttons Manual LEFT 1 0 . 6 f t CENTER 9 . 0 f t to add or subtract the distance in feet RIGHT 1 0 .
  • Page 46 Setting Up for Surround Sound AUTO: The frequency balance is set automatically by the receiver (see p.16) and cannot be changed manually. ALL CH ADJ mode (flat curve): All the speakers are set individually (except for the subwoofer). No special weighting is given to any channel over any other channel so this setting is the most direct representation of the source being played.

  • Page 47: Data Copy Of Acoustic Calibration Eq

    Setting Up for Surround Sound Data Copy of Acoustic Calibration EQ We recommend that after you have completed AUTO SURROUND SETUP (p.16) or adjusted Acoustic Calibration EQ using the AUTO mode (p.45), copy those settings from either ALL CH ADJ or F ALIGN and adjust CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 manually.

  • Page 48: Check The Auto Settings

    Setting Up for Surround Sound Check the Auto Settings If you want to check what settings have been input for your surround sound parameters you can do it following the steps below. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. Make sure your TV is set to this receiver as you will use the on-screen displays on your TV to follow these Receiver...

  • Page 49: Basic Operation

    Stereo and Multichannel Playback The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-49TXi. Before doing so be sure to complete the setup procedures described in the Quick Start Guide (starting on page 16) or "Setting Up for Surround Sound"...

  • Page 50: Switching The Channels Used For Playback (Listening Ch Select)

    Basic Operation 6 Choose a listening mode by pressing STEREO/DIRECT, THX, ADVANCED CINEMA, ADVANCED CONCERT, or lock CONTROL Receiver MAIN REMOTE STANDARD button. SETUP RECEIVER LIGHT LISTENING MODE FUNCTION (DVD-A SURROUND /SACD) CD-R/ DVD/LD TAPE1 On the front panel, use the LISTENING MODE STEREO MULTI CH STANDARD...

  • Page 51: Switching I.link/Analog/Digital Signal Input

    Basic Operation Switching i.LINK/ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This button selects the type of input signal, i.LINK, ANALOG, DIGITAL or 2 RF, sent to the receiver. You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input when necessary. For example, DIGITAL has to be selected to hear DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound material and i.LINK has to be selected to hear an audio signal from an i.LINK-equipped component.

  • Page 52: Playback Of Up To 192Khz, 24-Bit Sound Formats

    Basic Operation Playback of up to 192kHz, 24-bit sound formats This receiver is capable of playing back 96kHz/24bit sound formats (such as DTS 96/24 and PCM 96kHz up to 24bit). Besides, when connected to an i.LINK-equipped component, playback of up to 192kHz, 24-bit sound formats (such as DVD-A) is supported.

  • Page 53: Home Thx Modes

    Basic Operation For 2 Channel Sources (Surround matrix decoding): 2PRO LOGIC II MOVIE This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound. It is suitable for movies, especially those recorded in Dolby Surround. The channel separation and movement of surround effects is comparable to Dolby Digital 5.1. 2PRO LOGIC II MUSIC This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for music.

  • Page 54: Advanced Cinema Modes

    Basic Operation For 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 channel sources: THX SURROUND EX You can only choose this mode if you have set up this receiver for use with surround back speaker(s) (see pages 14, 28 & 41-42) and select 7.1 in LISTENING CH SELECT (see p.50). For true 6.1 channel cinema sound, Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded discs should be played with THX Surround EX processing.

  • Page 55: Advanced Concert Modes

    Basic Operation ADVANCED CONCERT modes The ADVANCED CONCERT (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multichannel sources. It optimizes its effects in accordance with your speaker configuration, source and LISTENING CH SELECT choice. CLASSICAL Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall.

  • Page 56: Listening With Acoustic Calibration Eq

    Basic Operation Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can listen to the soundtrack with the Acoustic Calibration EQ you set in AUTO SURROUND SETUP or on page 45. To do so follow the instructions below. For information about each Acoustic Calibration EQ mode, see page 46.

  • Page 57: Listening In Midnight Mode

    Basic Operation Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode This useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with any surround sound source and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible even while playing a soundtrack at low volumes.

  • Page 58: Adjusting Bass And Treble (Tone Control)

    Basic Operation Adjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL) You can adjust the low (bass) and high (treble) frequencies. The TONE button can also be used to bypass the tone circuitry. 1 Press the TONE button on the remote control's RECEIVER SUB Receiver MAIN screen or front panel to put the...

  • Page 59: Dvd Audio/Multi Channel In Playback

    Basic Operation DVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback There are two types of MULTI CH IN modes: DIRECT and ADJUST. In the latter you can add sound features and in the former these are fixed. To select these two settings (as well as OFF) follow the procedure below: 1 Press MULTI CH IN button on the MAIN remote control’s RECEIVER MAIN...

  • Page 60: Dual Mono Setting And Playback

    Basic Operation DUAL MONO Setting and Playback The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital or homemade discs that have dual mono software encoded in them. Dual mono software usually is used to put two different mono recordings with one soundtrack on one DVD.

  • Page 61: Using The Headphones

    Basic Operation Using the Headphones The headphone feature is explained here. 1 Plug headphones into the Phones jack on the front of the receiver. No sound will be audible from the speakers when headphones are plugged in. Phones jack • All listening modes will be downmixed to 2 chan- memo nels.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display (Display Dimmer)

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (DISPLAY DIMMER) Use the DISPLAY DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display. 1 Use the DISPLAY DIMMER button on the SUB screen of the remote control Receiver MAIN to alternate between the different BASS/ TONE levels of brightness for the display.

  • Page 63: Color Burst On/Off For The Setup Screen

    Basic Operation COLOR BURST ON/OFF for the Setup Screen Usually COLOR BURST default settings are OK but there are special cases where some TVs do not handle COLOR BURST correctly. Some TVs connected to the Receiver with component video cords will not display the Setup Screen when COLOR BURST is set to ON (default).

  • Page 64: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want, see “Direct Access Tuning“...

  • Page 65: Direct Access Tuning

    Using the Tuner Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button. This selects the tuner function on the receiver and sets lock the remote to the tuner operation mode. CONTROL Tuner REMOTE...

  • Page 66: Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

    Using the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10 stations). When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). 1 Tune in the station you want.

  • Page 67: Naming Memorized Stations

    Using the Tuner Naming Memorized Stations You can input a name of up to eight characters for each preset station in the receiver’s memory (see the previous page). This name can be anything you choose. For example, you could input "CLASSICS" for that station and when you listen to it, the name, rather than the frequency number, will appear on your display.

  • Page 68: Recalling Memorized Stations

    Using the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations 1 Press TUNER. lock This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and CONTROL Tuner REMOTE sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode. SETUP LIGHT RECEIVER FUNCTION STATION CD-R/ DVD/LD TAPE1 VCR1/ – TUNER TUNING VCR2...

  • Page 69: Remote Control Of Other Component

    +/– buttons to go back and forth between the Preset Recall DVD/LD ] REMOTE BACK SETUP two sets of makers' names. For explanation purposes, RECEIVER SELECT ITEM we'll use PIONEER as an example. CD-R/ DVD/LD TAPE1 VCR1 TUNER /DVR TAPE VIDEO...

  • Page 70: Remote Control Of Other Components

    SELECT MAKER the setup for this component is complete, but compo- CD-R/ ITEM DVD/LD PIONEER TOSHIBA SHARP TAPE1 nents that don't have a standby mode can't respond in VCR1 this way. To test if you've set it up properly work...

  • Page 71: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls (Learning Mode)

    LCD display. memo Repeat steps 4 and 5 to teach the remote control of and ENTER cursor buttons with the the VSX-49TXi all the commands from the other LEARNING mode. remote control. • The TUNER button cannot be assigned.

  • Page 72: Locking The Settings

    Remote Control of Other Components 6 Press the BACK button to return to the SELECT FUNCTION screen. Start again from step 3 to program all your compo- DVD:OK BACK REMOTE SETUP nents in this manner. RECEIVER CD-R/ DVD/LD TAPE1 7 When you're done press the BACK VCR1 SEARCH TUNER...

  • Page 73: Using The Remote Control With Other Components

    Remote Control of Other Components Using the Remote Control with Other Components DVD and TV operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program memo your DVD or TV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...

  • Page 74: Setting Up The Direct Function

    VCR 2 mode you'll get no picture on your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the VSX-49TXi. To get around this problem you set the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to OFF. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can control the external video deck with the remote but the receiver does not go into VCR 2 mode.

  • Page 75: Using Other Functions

    Using Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video Components The following explanations show you how make a recording from one component to another connected to this receiver. Note that an analog recorder (such as a VCR) cannot record from a source that is connected using only a digital connection.

  • Page 76: Speaker System B Setup

    Using Other Functions Speaker System B Setup Stereo playback in another room Connect a pair of speakers to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (kitchen, bedroom, etc.). Select NORMAL SURROUND and choose the speaker system setup that you want. See the next page for more details on these speaker system settings.

  • Page 77: Switching A/B Speaker System

    Using Other Functions Switching A/B Speaker System This unit has three types of speaker systems A, B, A&B. This switch allows you to select the speaker system you will use. 1 Use the SPEAKER A/B button on the Receiver MAIN BASS/ remote control's SUB screen (or SP TONE...

  • Page 78: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Using Other Functions Connecting Additional Amplifiers This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. If you use additional amps for the front channels take out the U-shaped connectors (see p.34).

  • Page 79: Pre Out Power Setup

    Using Other Functions Pre Out Power Setup Using an separate stereo pre-amplifier It is possible to use a separate stereo pre-amp in conjunction with this receiver. You might want to do this if you need to connect more sources than this receiver can accommodate, or if you prefer to use a specific pre-amp for sound quality reasons.

  • Page 80: Multi-Room

    If you go into the main room to change the source but forget the remote control it's not a problem. While in MULTI ROOM mode the input selector on the front panel of the VSX-49TXi is able to change the input even though the receiver is off.

  • Page 81: Multi-Room Setup

    [Auto Surround Setup] If you hook up a just a power amplifier in the sub room [1. Input Assign ] the VSX-49TXi will act as a pre-amp. In this case [2. Surround Setup ] [3. Expert Setup choose VARIABLE for the VOLUME LEVEL setting. If [4.

  • Page 82: Controlling The Multi-Room System From The Main Room

    Using Other Functions Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the main room 1 Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE ON/OFF button to turn on the MULTI ROOM system. The display shown below will illuminate when the receiver is in STANDBY mode. Also, the MULTI ROOM indicator will light.

  • Page 83: Controlling The Multi-Room System From The Sub Room

    • STATION –/+ button (for recalling memorized MULTI-ROOM cannot be used. radio stations (the tuner is selected automati- • If you are using a Pioneer amplifier in the sub-room, cally)) there is a danger of this remote accidently controlling • Number button (0~9) the sub-room amplifier (as well as the VSX-49TXi).

  • Page 84: The Pioneer Sr System: Operating Other Pioneer Components

    The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal.

  • Page 85: Multi Operations

    The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different operations for each function button. You don't need to program the power of this receiver (or any Pioneer component) to go on, it will do so automatically when multi operations are recalled.

  • Page 86: Performing Multi Operations

    Using Other Functions 6 Select a command from the screen of the component (for example 3 [play]). DVD:Multi Operation BACK REMOTE SETUP The command and component chosen will appear in RECEIVER the window of command 1. CD-R/ DVD/LD TAPE1 To erase a command VCR1 Press the command button you want to erase and SEARCH...

  • Page 87: System Off

    For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD player and turn off the receiver itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode.

  • Page 88: Using System Off

    MASTER VOLUME MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION STANDBY/ON MUTING All the components programmed into the SYSTEM ENTER OFF mode will stop and/or go off. The receiver (and – other Pioneer components) will go off as well.

  • Page 89: Editing Remote Control Screen Names (Item Memo)

    DVD or CD player. For example, you could add the name of the company that makes your component, then the top line of the screen for the respective component would read something like "DVD PIONEER" . 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP.

  • Page 90: Editing Buttons Names (Key Label)

    Using Other Functions Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL) Use the KEY LABEL capability to rename the buttons (keys) on the remote control screens for different functions (DVD, etc.). You would want to do this if you taught a specific button a new operation on the previous two pages.
  • Page 91 Using Other Functions If you want to re-draw the image, ~For TEXT~ choose a new image (for example ) Key Label BACK [DVD/LD] and then press the EDIT button. Use the 5∞2 3 buttons to move the image around. A B C D E You can also add or subtract from the drawing by CLEAR touching the screen with your pen.

  • Page 92: Resetting The Main Unit

    Using Other Functions Resetting the Main Unit The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the main unit. 1 From the Standby mode, and while holding down the DIGITAL NR button press the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds. 2 When you see RESET? appear in the display, press the TONE –...

  • Page 93: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Assigning the Digital Inputs If you did not hook up your digital equipment in accordance with the default settings for the digital inputs (see p.20, 25 & 26) you need to complete the procedure below. You have to do this in order to tell the receiver what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have hooked up.

  • Page 94: Assigning The Component Video Inputs

    Advanced Setup Assigning the Component Video Inputs If you used component video cords (and only if you did so) to connect any equipment you must tell the receiver which device is hooked up with this special kind of cable. If you did not use component video cord (which is a specialized cord that separates the video signal into two color spectrums and a light spectrum for transmission) then you don't need to worry about the procedure below.

  • Page 95: Assigning I.link Inputs

    Advanced Setup Assigning i.LINK Inputs With this function you can assign i.LINK-equipped components to a function, for example DVD/LD. By assigning i.LINK inputs you will be able to select both audio and video signals from i.LINK-equipped components by turning the Input Selector. memo If no i.LINK-equipped components are connected i.LINK Input cannot be selected.
  • Page 96 Advanced Setup 7 Use the 2 3 buttons to select 1.3. i.LINK Input 1 DV-757Ai [ i.LINK the source you want. 2 DV-47Ai DVD/LD When you assign an i.LINK-equipped video component, select the input source to which you have connected the video signal from the [Return] component.

  • Page 97: Expert Setup

    Advanced Setup Expert Setup These settings are more advanced. Some could add depth or listenability to your sound (like the Dynamic Range Control) and others are for your convenience (like the Function Rename). You can decide if you want to make these settings or not.

  • Page 98: Osd (On-Screen Display) Adjustment

    Advanced Setup OSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENT Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems difficult to see all the instructions on the screen. This adjustment basically lets you move the screen displays up or down and left or right to get a better match between the displays for this receiver and your TV.

  • Page 99: Bass Peak Level

    Advanced Setup BASS PEAK LEVEL The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra-low bass or low frequency effect (LFE) channel. If continuing from the preceding page the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER should be selected.

  • Page 100: Dynamic Range Control

    Advanced Setup DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal.

  • Page 101: Multi Ch In Select

    Advanced Setup MULTI CH IN SELECT Use this feature to adjust the type of output for audio signals which were input from MULTI CH INPUT terminals. You can set the output of the audio signal in regards to the surround speakers and the surround back speakers, which were input from 5.1 channel surround sound soundtrack.

  • Page 102: Function Rename

    Advanced Setup FUNCTION RENAME Use the FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the display on the receiver and your OSD for different functions (DVD, etc.). For example, you could rename VCR1/DVR as "DVR-7000". Follow steps 1-4 on page 97, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here.

  • Page 103: Hi-Bit/Hi-Sampling

    Advanced Setup HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING Use HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING mode when listening to CDs, DVDs or other digital soundtracks for wider dynamic range, allowing finer audio reproduction. Follow steps 1-4 on page 97, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here. STANDBY/ON 1 HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING should be ENTER selected.

  • Page 104: Thx Audio Setup

    Advanced Setup THX Audio Setup THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup If you have a high-precision speaker that outputs very low frequencies, the sound may have too much boom because of the resonant frequencies in the room where your subwoofer is setup. If you have this problem use the THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup to adjust the low end sounds.

  • Page 105: Surround Back Speaker Position

    Advanced Setup Surround Back Speaker Position This setting has been specifically designed to set the distance between your surround back speakers, If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting. The Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system was developed with the principles of THX Ultra2 technology in order to get optimum sound from your surround back speakers.

  • Page 106: Techno Tidbits & Problem-Solving

    Movie Mode or Music Mode do not give good results). One can select one of them depending on your soundtrack of choice. memo For receivers and components other than the VSX-49TXi Dolby Pro Logic II may not have the above mentioned functions.

  • Page 107: Dolby Digital Surround Ex

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Surround EX This new recording technology is able to play 6.1 channel sound and was developed in a collaboration between Dolby Laboratories and Lucasfilm, Ltd. for the film "Stars Wars: The First Episode", the first movie ever to be made with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology.
  • Page 108 ASA optimizes the surround sound experience using two new modes; THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX MusicMode. THX Ultra2™ Cinema mode: When presented with a multichannel digital signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) the VSX-49TXi automatically selects THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. This mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience.

  • Page 109: Speaker Placement Information

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement Information Placement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realistic surround sound. Certain pointers concerning speakers stands, direction, angle and distance of speakers will be useful in this regard. Firstly, it is best not to put your speakers directly on the floor. If you do this some of the sound vibra- tion (especially bass) will go directly into the flooring and be lost.
  • Page 110 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (LucasFilm authorized), follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Notice the surround speakers should output at an angle parallel to the listener. Also, notice the angle of the front speakers.

  • Page 111: I.link Related Messages

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving i.LINK Related Messages You may see the following messages displayed in the front panel display when using the i.LINK interface. BUS FULL PQLS OFF The i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and cannot Displayed when PQLS turns off during playback. transmit any more data.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. Problem...
  • Page 113 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Remedy Setup The setup screen doesn't • The output jacks haven't been connected • Check all connections. appear. properly. • The MONITOR OUT jack haven't been • Connect the MONITOR OUT jacks to the connected.
  • Page 114 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Remedy No sound output from the • The subwoofer setting is incorrect or • Change the setting to YES or PLUS subwoofer. there is very little low-frequency (p.41) or set the front speakers to SMALL. information in your source.
  • Page 115 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Remedy When playing an LD the • The LD is not a Dolby Digital compatible • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO (p.51) SIGNAL SELECT is on 2 RF disc. (make sure your LD player is hooked up but there is still no sound.
  • Page 116 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Remedy When playing a DTS format • The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG. • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL LD there is noise audible on (p.51). the soundtrack. Can't record audio. • You are trying to make an analog •...
  • Page 117 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Remedy • There is no problem. The indicator won't A compressed digital source • Although it's a non-PCM digital source light when the track is not a compressed is being played, but the there is a possibility the present track is not digital source.
  • Page 118 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem Cause Remedy The SR cable is connected, • The SR cable hasn't been connected • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it is the right jack (p.84). but the connected properly. components can't be • The rest of the component connection •...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section Input (Sensitivity) .......... 1 Vp-p/75 Continuous average power output of Output (Level/Impedance) ......1 Vp-p/75 Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..........70 dB 160 watts* per channel, min., at 6 Frequency Response ..... 5 Hz to 10 MHz ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no –3 more than 0.09 %** total harmonic...
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