User manual PIONEER VSX-36TX

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-37TX VSX-36TX Operating Instructions 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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [For U. S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. [. . . ] · If listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the Dynamic Range Control OFF. DIGITAL NR ­ MULTI CH INPUT MIDNIGHT /DTS LIGHT THX ADVANCED STANDARD 2 Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX. 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. If you want to change a setting before proceeding choose a new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting. You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume listening needs. AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 39 Initial Set Up Multi Channel In Setting If you have a Multi Channel external decoder you can choose whether to have the sound level set to BYPASS, that is coming out of the decoder at full volume, or set to ADJUST, which means the levels can be reduced in volume. If continuing from Dynamic Range Control go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p. 29) first. Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP RECEIVER 1 Use the 5¥ buttons to select MULTI CHANNEL IN. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 29 if you need more information. This information will be displayed on your TV. Multi channel in Select mode [Channel Level] SYSTEM OFF DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD CLASS MD/ TAPE1 MPX TUNER BAND TVCONT DIRECT ACCESS 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 3 8 - STATION + 4 ¢ - CHANNEL + 1 4 7 GUIDE +10 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 EXIT ENTER DISC [BYPASS] [EXIT] + TV VOL TV TV CONTROL TV FUNC + VOLUME ­ REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL ­ MUTE FUNCTION MENU + ENTER 1-3 SIGNAL SELECT DSP STEREO/ DIRECT DIGITAL NR ­ MULTI CH INPUT 2 Use the 2¥3 buttons to select the setting you want, BYPASS or ADJUST. ADJUST Use the ADJUST setting when you want to be able to control each channel level individually. MIDNIGHT /DTS LIGHT THX ADVANCED STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT BYPASS This setting is good for getting the cleanest possible signal. In this setting you won't be able to change each channel individually. We recommend using BYPASS and the default setting is BYPASS. 3 Use the 5¥ buttons to select EXIT. Press the ENTER button. You wil return to the SYSTEM SETUP mode. Multi Channel In Setting Using the Main Unit You can also use the main unit to change the sound level of the MULTI CH IN. Follow the step below. STANDBY/ON MULTI CH INPUT 1 Put receiver in the STANDBY mode. 2 While holding down the MULTI CH INPUT button press the STANDBY/ON button. The setting will change depending on what state the receiver was previously in. For a few seconds the display will show you which MULTI CH setting you are now in. memo The default setting is BYPASS. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Nm¿im INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD CONTROL VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/TAPE1/ CD-R TUNER PHONO MASTER VOLUME S-VIDEO PHONES VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CH INPUT TONE CHANNEL SELECT LOUDNESS DIGITAL NR SIGNAL SELECT FL DIMMER CLASS BAND - TUNING + SPEAKERS - BASS + - TREBLE + VIDEO SELCT TAPE 2 MONITOR MPX TUNER CONTROL MEMORY - STATION + MIN MAX 40 Basic Playback Sound Modes The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control. There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like. You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound. In STEREO mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used. STANDARD mode This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources. [. . . ] 1 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Power cord CAUTION! Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc. , on the power cord, or pinch the cord. [. . . ]