Connecting Speakers - Pioneer Elite VSX-49TX Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Speakers

We recommend a full complement of seven speakers and a subwoofer as shown here but, naturally,
everyone's home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below.
The VSX-49TX 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).
One of the latest features of home theater is the use of surround back speakers. These speakers add
even greater realism in movie sound effects and some new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS
incorporate these channels.
In general, make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the R terminal and the speaker on the left
to the L terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on
the speakers.
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.
• If you only have one surround back speaker hook it up to the left surround back terminal.
memo
• The VSX-49TX has two speaker systems, A & B. If you are planning on setting up another
set of speakers (speaker system B), refer to "Speaker System B Setup" on page 76.
• If you use a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your
subwoofer has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer.
Front
speaker
(Left)
Surround
speaker
(Left)
DIGITAL
PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS
2
OUT
PHONO
1
OUT
7
CD
(CD-R/
TAPE1 IN
/MD)
IN
6
(VCR2)
IN
5
OUT
(VCR1
REC
/DVR)
CD-R/
IN
TAPE1
4
/MD
(SAT)
PLAY
IN
OUT
3
IN (CD) REC
TAPE2
MONITOR
2
IN (TV)
PLAY
FRONT
(DVD
1
IN
/LD)
SUR-
ROUND
2RF (DVD
IN
/LD)
(For LD)
ASSIGNABLE
Surround back
speaker (Left)
7 Speaker terminals
1 Twist exposed wire
strands together
tightly.
3/8 in(10mm)
28
Powered
subwoofer
INPUT
CONTROL
OUT
IN
S400 (AUDIO)
MULTI-
ROOM &
AUDIO SOURCE
R L
IN
AUDIO
POWER
AMP
IN
R L
FRONT
R L
R L
CENTER
VCR1
SUB W.
IN
PRE OUT
1
2
(Single)
SUR-
ROUND
R L
SUR-
ROUND
IN
BACK
R L
(Single)
SUB W. CENTER
R L
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
R L R L (Single)
R L
MULTI CH INPUT
AUDIO
2 Loosen speaker terminal
and insert exposed wire.
TV/monitor
Center
speaker
MONITOR
OUT
REMOTE IN
MULTI-
OUT
ROOM &
SOURCE
DVD
DVD
IN
/LD
Y
/LD
IN
IN Y
1 MONITOR
OUT
TV
IN
IN
P
B P
B
SAT
IN
IN
P
P R
R
IN IN
OUT OUT
2 3
Y
Y
/DVR
IN IN
P P
B B
OUT OUT
P P
R R
VCR2
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
IN IN
OUT
OUT
VCR3
IN IN
RS-232C
VIDEO S2 VIDEO
3 Tighten
terminal.
Front
speaker
Use Speakers with a
(Right)
nominal impedance
rated 6Ω to 16Ω.
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ANTENNA
L
FRONT
AM LOOP
R
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω UNBAL
CENTER
L
SUR-
ROUND
SPEAKERS
R
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L
(Single)
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
R
SPEAKERS
Surround back
speaker (Right)
The speaker terminals
also accept single banana
plugs.
(Refer to speaker manual
for details.)
Surround
speaker
(Right)
AC OUTLET
AC IN
·
L
R