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Pioneer Elite VSX-90TXV Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product •...
  • Page 2 D1-4-2-6-1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this cords should be routed so that they are not likely • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. product near water — for example, near a to be walked on or pinched by items placed •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Features ........6...
  • Page 5 Video ........68...

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    EQ, provides a quick yet accurate surround sound setup. This innovative technology measures the reverb video signals to your TV or monitor (regardless of the type of connection), allowing you to connect components characteristics of your listening area, allowing you to using component, S-video, and composite video customize your system calibration.

  • Page 7: Checking What's In The Box

    When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm (8 in.) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance and/or causing malfunctions.

  • Page 8: 02 5 Minute Guide

    Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check INPUT TV VOL TV CH CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2 SELECT iPod TUNER RECEIVER the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.
  • Page 9 • If you have THX-certified speakers, make sure YES is selected in THX Speaker Setup on page 42. 3 When TYPE1 is selected, the calibration is set for ALL CH ADJUST; when TYPE2 is selected, the calibration is set for both ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN.

  • Page 10: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Note 1 Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected.) 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 30).

  • Page 11: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment 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...

  • Page 12: When Making Cable Connections

    1 You must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game...

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Tv And Dvd Player

    Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Assign menu on page 55).

  • Page 14: Connecting A Dvd/Hdd Recorder, Vcr And Other Video Sources

    Note 1 If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Assign menu on page 55).

  • Page 15: Connecting Using Hdmi

    Note 1 • To see the on-screen display, you must also connect your TV to this receiver with a composite video, component video or S-video cable. • For optimum performance, the output settings for an HDMI component (screen resolution, the DeepColor feature, etc.) should be coincided with the...

  • Page 16: About Hdmi

    Note 1 • If your digital component only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Assign menu on page 55).

  • Page 17: About The Wma9 Pro Decoder

    Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be downsampled to 48 kHz.

  • Page 18: Installing Your Speaker System

    If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel themselves. it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

  • Page 19: Placing The Speakers

    • For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers This not only improves sound quality, but also 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from the TV.

  • Page 20: Thx Speaker System Setup

    (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b). • If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the...

  • Page 21: Connecting External Antennas

    Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m (15 ft. to ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent 18 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP...

  • Page 22: Controls And Displays

    SB ch PROCESSING – Selects the surround back ZONE listening on page 50) use these controls to control channel mode (page 30) or virtual surround back the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI- mode (page 31). ZONE controls on page 51).

  • Page 23: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

  • Page 24: Display

    SIGNAL indicators 10 DIALOG E Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. Lights when the Dialog Enhancement feature is switched AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input on (page 32). signal automatically (page 30). 11 SOUND...

  • Page 25: Remote Control

    SELECT Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 33) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. DISC (ENTER) can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.
  • Page 26 These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to This display shows information when transmitting the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook control signals. up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL input source The following commands are shown when you’re setting...

  • Page 27: Listening To Your System

    3 In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers. 4 If surround back channel processing (page 30) is switched OFF, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on page 35 is set to anything but Normal (SB)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound).

  • Page 28: Using The Home Thx Modes

    MODE are not available. 3 • Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 30.

  • Page 29: Setting The Effect Options

    Note 1 When using F.S.SURR WIDE, a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is performed. For more on this, refer to Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8.

  • Page 30: Using Stream Direct

    • CUSTOM 1/2 – Custom settings Note 1 When TYPE2 is not selected in the Auto MCACC setup or the Advanced EQ setup in the Manual MCACC setup, the EQ value cannot be set for FRONT ALIGN. 2 You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with MULTI CH IN, XM HD Surround, Stream Direct or WMA9 Pro, and it has no effect with headphones.

  • Page 31: Using The Virtual Surround Back Mode

    Front Stage Surround Advance or Stream Direct mode is selected. • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the Surr Back setting is set to NO in the Speaker Setting on page 40.

  • Page 32: Using Midnight And Loudness

    • Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input automatically. Note 1 The tone controls are only available when the stereo mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode is selected (except when STEREO is selected using AUTO SURROUND).

  • Page 33: Using The Tuner

    DISC REC STOP JUKEBOX ENTER the radio station. TOP MENU MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE TUNE DISP PHOTO For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. T.EDIT STEREO/ STANDARD ADV.SURR F.S.SURR ENTER SETUP RETURN XM RADIO SIRIUS...

  • Page 34: Naming Station Presets

    • The name is stored when ENTER is pressed after choosing the fourth character. • To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of a name. • Once you have named a station preset, you can press DISP when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency.

  • Page 35: The System Setup Menu

    1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu. 2 • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component, S-video, or composite connections for system setup.

  • Page 36: Manual Mcacc Setup

    Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual MCACC interference. setup menu. • If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up After the volume increases to the reference level, test the volume as necessary. tones will be output.

  • Page 37: Fine Speaker Distance

    (Auto MCACC) on page 8, you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes. Note 1 If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly.
  • Page 38 Note 1 For multi-channel audio sources, the localization of the reproduced sound image and the sound linkage of the speakers depend on the direct sound including the early-reflected sound. In this setup, the earlier time settings (0~20ms, 10~30ms, etc.) implement calibration closer to the direct sound with less consideration of the reverb characteristics;...
  • Page 39 Select the setting you want to check. • ALL CH ADJUST – All the speakers can be set • It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you independently so no special weighting is given to any can compare the different settings.

  • Page 40: Manual Speaker Setup

    Note 1 If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center, surround, and surround back speakers can’t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.

  • Page 41: Crossover Network

    • If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the crossover frequency is set to 80Hz. 2 • If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).

  • Page 42: Speaker Distance

    4e.THX Audio Setting SB SP Position 0-1 ft SBL-SBR :Finish Note 1 If you don’t have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won’t be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display).

  • Page 43: Other Connections

    • The connected iPod should be updated with iPod updater software higher than version 2004-10-20. 3 • The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display). Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.

  • Page 44: Using Xm Radio

    3 Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Premium Channel available at additional monthly cost. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL.

  • Page 45: Listening To Xm Radio

    2 You can check the strength of reception in Using the XM Menu (page 46). 3 It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.

  • Page 46: Using The Xm Menu

    2 In order to activate your radio subscription, you will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your tuner. The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on the bottom of the tuner itself. The label will have a printed 12-digit SID number. When you have located the SID, write it down in the space provided near the end of this manual.

  • Page 47: Listening To Sirius Radio

    1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the SIRIUS Menu on page 47. 2 It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    • You can’t listen to your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel inputs. 3 • The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 40. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

  • Page 49: Bi-Amping Your Front Speakers

    Doing so may damage your speakers. • SP (off) – No sound is output from the speakers. The same sound is output from the pre-out terminals (including from your subwoofer, if connected) as Bi-wiring your speakers when selecting speaker system A (above).

  • Page 50: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2 FRONT SUR- SURROUND COAXIAL WOOFER ROUND BACK ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH IN Note 1 Note that you will only be able to play analog sources (such as composite video) in the sub zone.

  • Page 51: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    3 • You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first. • If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the main and sub zone so that this receiver is in standby.

  • Page 52: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    Note 1 • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility.

  • Page 53: Using This Receiver With A Pioneer Plasma Display

    Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection).

  • Page 54: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma Display

    See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on connecting these components. • Make sure you have also selected the display input to which you’ve connected the receiver in The Input Assign menu on page 55.

  • Page 55: Other Settings

    Optical - 3 – CD The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the You only need to do this if you didn’t hook up your digital inputs on the back of the receiver. equipment according to the default settings for the Select the component that corresponds with the digital inputs (see above).

  • Page 56: The Other Setup Menu

    Select the setting you want to adjust. which input terminal it is connected, video signals can be If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to delivered properly when you select an HDMI component adjust these settings in order: as the input source.

  • Page 57: Dual Mono Setup

    Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want. b.Dual Mono Setup Dual Mono c.LFE ATT Setup • OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the d.SR + Setup e.Video Conv. Setup f. Multi Zone Setup plasma display g.12V Trigger Setup...

  • Page 58: Multi Zone Setup

    When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Other Setup menu. Note 1 If you selected ZONE2 in the Surround back speaker setting on page 35, you won’t be able to change the volume level.

  • Page 59: Using Other Functions

    Note 1 • The receiver’s volume, DSP (the tone controls, for example), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal. • Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can only be recorded in analog.

  • Page 60: Dimming The Display

    ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button. Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings: • SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω. • SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Ω...

  • Page 61: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    1 You can’t assign the RECEIVER, TUNER, XM RADIO, SIRIUS or iPod buttons. 2 • When using a Pioneer HDD recorder, please select PIONEER DVR 487, 488, 489 or 493. • When using a Pioneer plasma display released prior to summer 2005, please select preset codes 637 or 660.

  • Page 62: Multi Operation And System Off

    1 You can’t use direct function with the TV CTRL function. 2 • Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 61 for more on this).

  • Page 63: Using Multi Operations

    61 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component. Note 1 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent.

  • Page 64: Controls For Other Components

    VCR/DVD player commands (see Setting the remote to control other Displays the setup screen for DVR player components on page 61 for more on this). Use the input DVR players. source buttons to select the component. Changes sides of the LD.

  • Page 65: Operating Other Pioneer Components With This Unit's Sensor

    1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, refer to Setting the remote to control other components on page 61. If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won’t be able to control this unit using the remote sensor.

  • Page 66: Additional Information

    • Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in. The receiver suddenly switches • Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires. If off or the Phase Control indicator so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.

  • Page 67: Other Audio Problems

    • Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs. output when Dolby Digital/DTS • Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On. software is played back.

  • Page 68: Video

    Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup • The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also continually shows an error. Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 36).

  • Page 69: Display

    Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available. During playback of a Surround • The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS-ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is 6.1 EX or DTS-ES source on the SBch compatible.

  • Page 70: Remote Control

    • Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 7). Cannot be remote controlled. • Be sure to operate within 7 m (23 feet) and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 23).

  • Page 71: Xm Radio Messages

    Selected channel is not available/does not exist. Select another channel. Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

  • Page 72: Surround Sound Formats

    Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system deliver up to six discrete audio channels, comprising five full widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital range channels, including an LFE channel. Higher sound broadcast soundtracks. It can deliver up to six discrete audio...

  • Page 73: Windows Media Tm Audio 9 Professional

    Windows Media Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) is a direction from which the sound is coming. In a movie theatre, there is discrete surround format developed by Microsoft an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all Corporation.

  • Page 74: Listening Modes With Different Input Signal Formats

    Cinema mode if the appropriate flag has been encoded. Listening modes with different input signal formats The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the surround back channel processing and decoding method you have selected.
  • Page 75 (6.1 channel flagged) playback) DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged) Dolby Digital WMA9 Pro (5.1 channel encoding) DTS 96/24 Straight decoding – Straight decoding a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected. b.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    In standby ........0.5 W...
  • Page 77 Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Level Example Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that Quiet library, soft whispers lets the sound come through loud and clear without...
  • Page 78 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.

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