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D8-10-2_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.
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 •...
• Remote control unit area, allowing you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer. • Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES •...
Loading the batteries (at least 8 in. (20 cm) at the top). If not enough space is Load the batteries into the remote control as shown provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, below using alkaline batteries (AA IEC LR6) batteries.
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit. • The remote has a range of about 23 feet (7 meters). 23 feet (7m) • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s...
DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use. Depending on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to different speakers in your system.
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Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).
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DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. proper sound you should take care to match these up Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this with the terminals on the speakers themselves. receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.
Important Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are not • If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so moved during the Auto Surround Setup. that it’s about ear level at your normal listening • Using the Auto Surround Setup will overwrite any position.
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(and number for surround back). When you’re finished, go to the next step. 1.Surround Setup If you see an ERR message in the right side column, there [ SurrBack System ] Auto Setting may be a problem with the speaker connection. If...
Before continuing, you may want to check the digital • Turn down the volume of your TV so that all the sound audio output settings on your DVD player and digital is coming from the speakers connected to this satellite receiver.
This receiver provides you with almost limitless possibilities for connecting your audio/video system, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Depending on your needs, you could be up and running in no time after a few simple connections. This section has been designed so that you can read through this short introduction, then jump to the specific connections that you need to make.
(100 mA max.). See Switching components on • Also note that this feature is available with NTSC and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 61 for connection signals only. For a PAL signal, make sure you’ve used details.
Component video cables Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the and P color (P ) signals and then output. In this way, Digital audio cables interference between the signals is avoided.
Connecting your TV This page shows you how to connect your TV to the • See About the video converter on page 16 if you plan receiver. To be able to play the sound from the TV’s built- on connecting your other video components using in tuner, connect the analog audio outputs from your TV different types of video cables than for your TV.
• If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, • Use a standard RCA video cable or an S-video cable you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this for the connection. receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the •...
• Use standard RCA phono cables for the connections. • If there is only a single surround back output, be sure Connect the front, surround, center and to connect it to the SURROUND BACK L jack on this subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the receiver.
• If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the set- you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver...
The example illustration below shows a recorder • See About the video converter on page 16 if you plan connected to the optical DIGITAL 2 (CD-R/TAPE1) input. to use a different type of video cable than you used to When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the...
Connecting other video sources You can basically use any of the audio/video inputs on • See About the video converter on page 16 if you plan this receiver for any kind of video source. The example to use a different type of video cable than you used to illustration below shows a component connected to the connect your TV.
Assign the component video inputs to the input compatible with progressive-scan video. source you’ve connected. This must be done so that they can be used in conjunction with the audio/video input(s) to which you Important have connected the component above (see Assigning the •...
• If your digital component only has an optical digital Note output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs • In order to record some digital sources, you must on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set make analog connections as explained in Connecting up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which...
PHONO inputs on this receiver. One of the audio inputs (PHONO) is a switchable • If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the turntable input which can also be used for line level ground terminal on this receiver.
(VIDEO), an S-video jack (S-VIDEO), stereo analog audio VIDEO as the input source. inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input • Pull down the front cover where indicated to access (DIGITAL). You can use these connections for any kind of the front panel inputs.
(it must be connected to the left Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer surround back terminal). You can use speakers with a speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even...
• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel on the quality of the sound.
Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up. • Clip the loop into the stand (fig. B). • It’s possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall (fig. C). Connecting external antennas Before fixing, make sure that the reception is To improve FM reception connect an external FM satisfactory.
11 12 VSX-9300TX MULTI JOG dial STANDBY indicator Depending on the operation, you can use this to select an Lights when the receiver is in standby. input source or listening mode, as well as for tuner and Remote sensor system settings. It can often be used instead of the Receives the signals from the remote control.
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(etc.), that has an optical digital Use the front panel tuner controls for tuning into stations connection. and recalling station presets. • S-VIDEO – Connect a video camera (etc.), that has an BAND S-video out. Press to select the AM or FM band.
AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input Dolby, DTS, DVD-A and SACD sources. signal automatically. LS, S and RS will light at the same time to indicate 6.1 channel sources. Digital format indicators • PRO LOGIC II – Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II and •...
EFFECT mode, Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Pro Logic IIx TV CH Music parameters (see page 39) and the sound delay MULTI DH INPUT setting (see page 62). You can then use the + and – ACOUSTIC MOVIE MUSIC MUTE buttons to make these adjustments.
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AUDIO 16 TOP MENU/GUIDE Use to switch the audio tracks of a DVD when a DVD Use to display the disc ‘top menu’ when a DVD player is player is selected as the input source. selected as the input source. Also use to find stations or menus on a digital TV tuner.
Note headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. • If the SB CH MODE (page 43) is switched to OFF, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on page 51 is set to anything but Normal System), 2 Pro Logic IIx (below) becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound).
With two channel sources, select from: • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound with sound from the surround speakers in mono •...
Note • CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound • If the SB CH MODE is switched to OFF, 2 Pro Logic • CHAMBER – Creates a space with a lot of reverb IIx (above) becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound), however the above setting will still be •...
When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music source through just the front left and right speakers (and mode, you can adjust the center image to create a wider possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker stereo effect with vocals. Note that this is only available settings).
If you’ve connected to the multichannel inputs on the rear panel (see Connecting the multichannel analog You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration outputs on page 20), you will be able to select them as Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround your input source.
Selecting the input signal type Most of the audio inputs have both analog and digital jacks. You can select the type of signal to be used in each case. The input signal type for the current input is indicated in the display.
6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby • SB CH ON – 6.1 or 7.1 encoding is always used (for Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use example, on 5.1 encoded material) 6.1 or 7.1 decoding with other sources (for example, 5.1...
Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES (VIRTL You can use the audio scaler to create a wider dynamic SB AUTO), or you can simply switch it off (VIRTL SB OFF). range with digital sources like CDs or DVDs.
MIDNIGHT BASS/TREBLE RECEIVER LOUDNESS Press RECEIVER. This step is only necessary if you want to use Loudness. Press MIDNIGHT or LOUDNESS to switch the Switching the tone control on or off effect on or off. • Default setting: Off The mode you’ve selected lights in the display.
Listening to your system • If you switch on the tone control when DIRECT is Listening to dual mono soundtracks selected, the receiver automatically switches to • Default setting: DUAL ch1 STEREO. You can specify how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played.
For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. Tune to a station using the TUNING +/– buttons. On the front panel, press SELECT first to switch to the Note frequency select mode for (STATION) TUNING +/–.
30 stations, stored in three you to enjoy the broadcast. banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also stores the MPX setting (see MPX mode above).
Naming station presets On the front panel, press SELECT first to switch to the You can input a name of up to four characters for each station select mode for STATION (TUNING) +/–. preset station in the receiver’s memory. For example, you...
14 for notes regarding high background ENTER noise levels and other possible interference. • If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume to the middle position. • After three minutes of inactivity during the Auto setup options, the OSD will go to sleep until a button is pressed.
(see Bi-amping your front setting below). speakers on page 68). • Auto Setting – This is a quick and easy automatic • MR&S – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker surround setup (see Automatically setting up for terminals for an independent system in another room surround sound on page 12).
Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer. • If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers • Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker and PLUS for the subwoofer.
• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position Speaker Distance and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C- Left 1 0 . 0 f t Center 1 0 .
Press the MULTI CONTROL button that matches controls on page 55. the connection for the component you want to See Preset code brands on page 97 for a list of brands control. available for each component. For example, press DVD/LD if you want to control the DVD player that you connected to the DVD/LD terminals.
LEARN icon should be flashing to indicate the remote controls remote is ready to accept a signal. If the preset code for your component is not available, or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you 2 – 8 inches can program signals from the remote control of another component.
• The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT MULTI CONTROL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CONT button.
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Using the remote control with other components on page 54 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component.
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• The default preset setting for all functions is a corresponding Pioneer component. Note that where two buttons are listed, the first component is the the default (for example, MD/TAPE2 is an MD), and the VIDEO button is set to a Pioneer DVD player.
This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and Similar to multi operations, System Off allows you to use then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR one button to stop and switch off a series of components while you continue to listen to your CD player.
3; You will return to the last step. • program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the • To go back a step, select *Exit* and press ENTER. input function (selected in step 2) has video input terminals;...
System Setup Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the menu (see 12 Volt Trigger on page 78 to do this). Note that connection. this will only work with components that have a standby mode.
Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video. Press RECEIVER.
You can choose between four brightness for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the You can listen to a sound source and select a different display automatically brightens for a few seconds. video source on your TV.
MULTI CONTROL buttons (such as DVD/LD or TV/SAT), or for individual buttons for each • Speaker 6Ω Ω Ω Ω – Use this setting if your speakers are input source. You may want to do this if the component rated lower than 8Ω...
(cursor up/down) COMPLETE appears in the display. to select ‘*Exit*’ from the menu and press ENTER. • Select No or *Exit* to exit and return to the REMOTE SETUP menu. Adjusting the remote control backlight You can adjust the brightness of the backlight on the When you’re finished, use...
The display shows OK and the receiver should now be reset. Note • Make sure the multi-room feature is switched off when doing this. • If the receiver is unplugged from the AC outlet for a month or more, it resets to the default settings.
Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option: • You can use speakers with a nominal impedance • SP A – Sound is output from speaker system A and between 6–16Ω (please see Switching the speaker the same signal is output from the pre-out terminals.
Front left speaker SELECTABLE Caution • Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are Since both front and surround back speaker terminals fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front speakers.
You must select MR&S in Surround back speaker setting This receiver can power two independent systems in on page 51 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the separate rooms after you have made the proper multi- sub room will be temporarily interrupted when room connections.
When you’re finished, press CONTROL again to return to the main room controls. You can also press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE ON/ OFF button on the front panel to switch off all output to the sub room. Note • Multi-room can’t be used when you’re setting up the...
Surround • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR back speaker setting on page 51. receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 61 to connect to the...
Other connections Using the USB interface • You may want to start with a fairly low volume on this receiver and turn it up as necessary after you’ve It is possible to listen to two channels of audio from your checked your levels.
Second Edition, or Windows NT 4.0 (Service pack 6). When you’re finished, select ‘Exit’ on the on- • CPU must be at least Pentium 3 / 300MHz or AMD K6 screen display. / 300MHz (or equivalent) with at least 128MB of You’ll be taken to the Advanced EQ Setup.
IR receiver type (see Multi- Room and IR receiver setup on page 78). • 12V Trigger – Specify which components are switched on or off using the 12 volt trigger (see 12 Volt RECEIVER Trigger on page 78).
Digital-4 (coaxial) – CD [ PL I I / PL I Ix MOVIE [ PRO LOGIC You only need to do this if you didn’t hook up your digital NEO:6 CINEMA [ Exit equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs (see above).
(cursor up/down) buttons and ENTER to • Use the do this. • If you assign a digital input to a certain function (for • It’s convenient to use the front panel controls when example, DVD/LD) then any digital inputs previously editing names.
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You can choose whether you want to use the PHONO input, you can press RETURN to go back one position. jack on the rear of the receiver to connect a turntable, or The name can be up to ten characters (the possible a line level component (such as a CD or DVD player).
Volume Level [ Exit ] VARIABLE IR Receiver [ Setting 1 ] • OFF – 12 volt trigger is not activated for the selected [ Exit ] component. CAUTION: If the "FIXED" position is chosen, the • ON – 12 volt trigger is activated for the selected volume will be loud.
Dolby Digital and DTS movie soundtracks (see Dynamic Range Control on page 87). • You can also use the front panel display to make Make the adjustments necessary for each settings. You can also use the MULTI JOG dial and...
Adjust the level of the left channel. This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0dB so that you’ll have plenty of Choose the frequency cutoff point. room to adjust the other speaker levels.
For proper sound depth and separation with your system, channel. it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening • If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply position at the same time.
(cursor up/down) buttons to select the from Automatically setting up for surround sound on channel (and ENTER to select it). page 12) to one of the custom settings. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from Use the...
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(or from Automatically setting up for surround sound on (or from Automatically setting up for surround sound on page 12) to one of the custom settings. Instead of just a page 12) to one of the custom settings. Instead of just a...
Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration according to your room characteristics If your room isn’t affected by the factors above, it is often Using the manual setup, you can set the time period at not necessary to make a 20–40ms setting. Later time which the frequency response is analyzed for calibration.
[ Advanced EQ Setup ] [ Exit in select frequency ranges. Since this measurement is also made in Auto Pro (above), there is no need to 160ms do this again if you were satisfied with the results. • Reverb View – You can check the reverb...
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P e a k L e v e l T o Present Level [-30] a c o m f o r t a b l e V o l u m e When you’re finished, select Start. It will take about 2–11 ( –...
Advanced setup • If the YES or PLUS setting on the subwoofer is Dynamic Range Control selected (in Speaker Setting on page 51), the test tone • Default setting: OFF will only play back from the subwoofer. If not, the test...
Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. 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 independent service company to carry out repair work.
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No sound from subwoofer. • The bass attenuator is set too low (for • See Bass Peak Level on page 86 to adjust the setting. example, the -80 setting). • The subwoofer isn’t connected properly, or • Connect or switch on the subwoofer (see Installing your it is switched off.
• The digital output level has been turned • Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the down on a CD player or other component neutral position. equipped with digital output level adjustment capability.
• The DVD/video player settings are incorrect. • Set correctly. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD/video player. • The video input selected on the TV monitor •...
Remedy The Auto Surround Setup • The ambient noise level in the room is too • Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible continually shows an error. high, or obstacles are blocking the setup when using the Auto Surround Setup (see Other problems microphone.
ENTER remote control buttons in a dark room. button doesn’t light. • For information about using the remote control in the sub room, please contact your local Pioneer dealer or the Pioneer Customer Support division. USB interface...
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Additional information 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.
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding DTS Digital Surround system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital broadcast soundtracks. It can deliver up to six DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding discrete audio channels, comprising five full range system from Digital Theater Systems Inc.
Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., analog domain. and is not changed for playback in a small home theatre environment. THX engineers developed patented THX Surround EX technologies to accurately translate the sound from the...
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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...
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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.