Pioneer VSX-43TX Manuale Utente

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-43TXOperating Instructions

10Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.Easy Setup Guide Part111111 Hookin

100Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSchemata of Setup1234(4. Function Rename)System Setup[1. Surround Setup[2. THX CINEMA Setup[3. Input Assign[4.

101Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’vejust purchased is only the start of your musical en

102Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSpecificationsContinuous average power output of100 watts* per channel, min., at 8ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

103Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT

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11EASY SETUP GUIDEEasy Setup Guide Part122222 Speaker ConnectionsHome theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left &

121Turn on the receiver and yourTV, press the RECEIVER buttonon the remote control.2Press the SYSTEM SETUPbutton.LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATTSTEREOT

13EASY SETUP GUIDEEasy Setup Guide Part211111 QUICK setupWith this QUICK setup you can quickly and easily adjust the speakers settings so that you g

1422222 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound1 Make sure the receiver, your TV, your subwoofer and your DVD playerare switched ON.2Press the DVD/LD butto

15PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TVBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the

16Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting Video ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fr

17PREPARATIONPREPARATIONPCM/2DIGITAL /DTSOUT1OUT2INRL(TV/ SAT)1IN1IN2IN(CD-R/ TAPE1)2IN3(DVD/LD)IN4(CD)PLAYPLAYCD-R/ TAPE1INOUTINOUTVCR1/DVRTV/SAT I

18Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC out

19PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Analog Audio ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cor

2IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEnThe serial number for this equipment is located in therear panel. Please write this serial number on yourenclosed warranty ca

20Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-Audio or SuperAudio CD (SACD) compatible player)Before making or changing the connections, switch

21PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Digital Audio ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power co

22Connecting Your EquipmentDigital Input Default SettingsUnlike analog connections, the jacks for digital connections are not dedicated to one type of

23PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting the Radio AntennasBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fro

24Connecting SpeakersBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.We recommend a fu

25PREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentSpeaker impedanceYou can change the speaker impedance for VSX-43TX but we recommend using speakers wi

26Placing Your SpeakersProper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tipsgiven here are just a rou

27PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & ControlsDisplayAll the display information is explained and/or referenced here.DIGITALDTS ES EXMPEG AACSTEREOPR

28Displays & ControlsFront PanelAll the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel pushgently on th

29PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & Controls9 MULTI CH IN buttonUse this button to select the component youhave hooked up to the MULTI CH IN termin

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30Remote ControlThis page describes the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver.1 RECEIVER (STANDBY/ON) buttonPress to turn power

31PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & ControlsDNR (DIGITAL NR) button (see page 47)Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (for allmodes except THX CINEMA

32Displays & ControlsBack PanelAll the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here.1 DIGITAL IN terminals (see page 21–22)Use

33PREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & Controls8 SPEAKERS terminals (see page 24)Use these terminals to connect speakers to thereceiver. The FRONT, CE

34To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following setup operations. Some of these are thesame (and take precedence over) the settin

35SURROUND SET UPSetting Up for Surround SoundSURRBACK SYSTEM (Surround Back System)This setup selects how your surround back system will be used. If

36Setting Up for Surround SoundNORMAL setupThis is the manual method to setup your sound parameters for surround sound. It is more exact than the QUIC

37SURROUND SET UP SPEAKER SETTINGThe information below shows you how to select the correct settings for the type and number of speakers youconnected.

38Follow steps 1-3 on page 34, if necessary, to get tothe starting point mentioned here.1Use the 5∞ buttons to selectNORMAL. Press the ENTERbutton.LOU

39SURROUND SET UPFollow steps 1-3 on page 34, if necessary, to getto the starting point mentioned here.1Use the 5∞ buttons to selectNORMAL. Press the

54PREPARATIONPREPARATIONEXPERTEASY SETUP GUIDESURROUND SETUPBASICTable of ContentsTable of ContentsFeatures ...

40Follow steps 1-3 on page 34, if necessary, to get tothe starting point mentioned here.1Use the 5∞ buttons to selectNORMAL. Press the ENTERbutton.LOU

41BASICStereo and Multichannel PlaybackThe following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-43TX.Before doi

42Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputThis button selects the type of input signal, ANALOG or DIGITAL, sent to the receiver. You need to take special

43BASICListening ModesThe three listening mode types on the receiver are explained here (to select listening modes see page 41).The kind of playback y

44Basic OperationMOVIE modes (SURROUND mode)The MOVIE mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-visual sourcesth

45BASICMUSIC modes (SURROUND mode)The MUSIC modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments whenplaying e

46Basic Operationmemo1Press RECEIVER.2Press the EFFECT/CH SEL buttonrepeatedly until you see EFFECT in thereceiver’s display.3Use the +/– buttons to a

47Basic OperationBASICReducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function)To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This feature is effective w

48Basic OperationListening in MIDNIGHT ModeThis useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at lowvol

49Basic OperationBASICAdjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL)You can adjust the low (bass) and high (treble) frequencies. The TONE button can also be

54PREPARATIONPREPARATIONEXPERTEASY SETUP GUIDESURROUND SETUPBASICTable of ContentsTable of ContentsFeatures ...

50Basic OperationmemoDVD-Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN PlaybackMULTI CH IN allows you to connect a DVD-Audio player or an external decoder to enjoy certain m

51Basic OperationBASIC1SOURCEMULTI CONTROLRECEIVERMOVIE MUSICENTERMULTIOPERATIONSURROUNDMODESTEREO/DIRECTSYSTEMOFFACOUSTICEQSB CHMODEINPUTMIDNIGHTMUTE

52Basic OperationDUAL MONO setting and playbackThe dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital or homemade discs that have dual

53Basic OperationBASICVideo SelectThis function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. Thesound

54Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual TuningThe following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andman

55Using the TunerBASIC1Press the TUNER button.This selects the tuner function on the receiver and setsthe remote to the tuner operation mode.2Press th

56Using the TunerMemorizing Frequently Used StationsThe following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10

57Using the TunerBASICNaming Memorized StationsYou can input a name of up to four characters for each preset station in the receiver’s memory (see the

58Using the TunerRecalling Memorized Stations1Press the TUNER button.This selects the TUNER function on the receiver andsets the remote to the TUNER o

59BASICRemote Control of Other Components1While holding down the REMOTESETUP button press to select thepreset recall setup mode.The LED begins to bl

6FeaturesHigh Quality, Balanced Multichannel DesignThe VSX-43TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading advanced and well balanced mul

60Remote Control of Other ComponentsProgramming Signals from Other Remote Controls (LEARNING Mode)If preset codes are not available for your component

61Remote Control of Other ComponentsBASICUsing Remote Control with Other ComponentsCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations• The fo

62Remote Control of Other ComponentsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's re

63Remote Control of Other ComponentsBASICSetting up the DIRECT FUNCTIONThe direct function will not be necessary for most users. It is designed in cas

64Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video ComponentsThe following explanations show you how make a recording from one component to another con

65Using Other FunctionsEXPERTStereo playback in another room (SECOND ZONE)This setup enables you to listen to a pair of stereo speakers independently

66Using Other Functionsmemo• What is output from the subwoofer depends on the SPEAKER SETTING and the type of source.• Depending on the settings in SP

67Using Other FunctionsEXPERTPCM/2DIGITAL /DTSOUT1OUT2INRL(TV/ SAT)1IN(CD-R/ TAPE1)2IN3(DVD/LD)IN4(CD)PLAYPLAYCD-R/ TAPE1INOUTINOUTVCR1/DVRTV/SAT IN

68Using Other FunctionsMulti OperationsMulti operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with thepush

69Using Other FunctionsEXPERTYou don't need to program power on for PIONEERcomponents (except for the first generation of PioneerDVRs), they will

7PREPARATIONPREPARATIONPREPARATIONAUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-43TXOperating InstructionsBefore You StartChecking the Supplied AccessoriesPle

70Using Other FunctionsSYSTEM OFFThe SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and/or turn off withthe push

71Using Other FunctionsEXPERT• You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing thereceiver's remote c

72Using Other Functions1 Press and hold both the REMOTESETUP button and for morethan 3 seconds.LED lights will blink 3 times and all multi operation

73EXPERTUsing Other FunctionsResetting the Main UnitThe following operations allow you to reset the unit to the default settings.1While holding down t

74Fine Tuning Your SystemOther System SettingsThese settings are more advanced. Some could add depth or listenability to your sound (like the THX CINE

75Fine Tuning Your SystemEXPERTTHX CINEMA SetupThis setup lets you choose which decoding method for 2 channel sources the receiver will use for THXCIN

76Fine Tuning Your System5Use the 5∞ buttons to movethrough the different digital inputsettings and press the ENTERbutton.LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR A

77Fine Tuning Your SystemEXPERTAssigning the Component Video InputsThis receiver has two component video inputs. Their default settings are video inpu

78Fine Tuning Your SystemFUNCTION RENAMEUse the FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the display on the receiver for different functions (DVD, etc.).F

79EXPERTFine Tuning Your SystemExpert SetupThe settings here can only be done if you've performed the more basic preliminary setups. Thus, before

8Before You Start8 inches (20 cm)ReceiverInstalling the ReceiverOpening the Front PanelTo open the front panel push gently on the lower third of thepa

80Fine Tuning Your SystemCROSSOVER NETWORKCrossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) betwee

81EXPERTFine Tuning Your SystemFINE CHANNEL LEVELThe following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers more finely than

82Fine Tuning Your SystemFollow steps 1-5 on page 79, if necessary, to getto the starting point mentioned here.1FINE CH DELAY should beselected, if it

83EXPERTFine Tuning Your System5Press ENTER to select a newchannel. Repeat step 4 for everychannel.If you want to change a setting before pro-ceedingU

84Fine Tuning Your SystemACOUSTIC CAL EQThis setting is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers. This receiver let's you equalize the speakers

85EXPERTFine Tuning Your System6 TRIM should be selected (if itisn’t use the 5∞ buttons toselect it) and press ENTER.LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATTSTE

86Fine Tuning Your SystemFollow steps 1-5 on page 79, if necessary, to getto the starting point mentioned here.1BASSPEAK LEVEL should beselected, if i

87EXPERTFine Tuning Your System DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLThis feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital and DTS sour

88Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II is an improved version of Dolby Pro Logic technology with extended matrix decodingtechnology that can create 5.

89Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTDolby Digital Surround EXThis new recording technology is able to play 6.1 channel sound and was developed

9EASY SETUP GUIDEPREPARATIONEasy Setup Guide Part1PREPARATIONHome Theater: The BasicsMost consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to

90Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTHXTHX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are

91Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTSpeaker Placement InformationPlacement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and real

92Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSpeaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (LucasFilm aut

93Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTPreset Code ListDVDManufacturer CodeTOSHIBA 1010PANASONIC 1002SONY 1009JVC 1005SAMSUNG 1008RCA 1007DENON 1

94Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSCOTT 3141, 3142, 3143,3144, 3145, 3146,3147SEG 3148SELECO 3149SHARP 3150, 3151, 3152SIEMENS 3153, 3154, 3155SIG

95Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that the

96Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingNo sound output from thefront speakers.No sound output fromsurround or center speakers.No sound output from thes

97Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTOther audio problemsSubwoofer output is verylow.During multi channelplayback, there is no soundoutput from

98Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingVideoNo image is output when afunction is selected.There is no image comingfrom the selectedcomponent video jack

99Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTDuring playback of a DVDaudio source, the playershows a transfer rate of96kHz, but the receiver doesnot.Du