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- Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-74TXVi VSX-74TXVi-S VSX-72TXV VSX-72TXV-S Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com www.pioneerelectronics.ca Operating Instructions (US) (Canada)
- Page 2 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-74TXVi, VSX-74TXVi-S, VSX-72TXV, VSX-72TXV-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 310–952–2915...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS —... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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. - Page 5 Multi-Room and IR receiver setup ....63 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays..63 OSD Adjustment ......63 10 Using other functions Setting the AV options.
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Page 6: Before You Start
Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 20 ft.) • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2 • AM loop antenna •... -
Page 7: 02 5 Minute Guide
5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. - Page 8 5 minute guide SYSTEM OFF INPUT RECEIVER SOURCE SELECT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT DVR2 CD-R XM RADIO ROOM2/3 DVR1 i Pod TUNER RECEIVER Switch on the receiver and your TV. Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.
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Page 9: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup
5 minute guide Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. -
Page 10: 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 This illustration shows the VSX-74TXVi, however connections for the 72TXV are the same except where noted. -
Page 11: When Making Cable Connections
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 51. 16 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 73. -
Page 12: Connecting Your Tv And Dvd Player
Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3(ZONE3) MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT2 S400 AUDIO 12 V TRIGGER (AUDIO) (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50mA MAX) (SAT) ROOM2 S400 (ZONE2) (DVR/ HDMI VCR 1) (DVR/ VCR 2) (CD-R) -
Page 13: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other
Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. VSX-74TXVi MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 FM UNBAL 75Ω ROOM3(ZONE3) MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT2... -
Page 14: Using The Component Video Jacks
Connecting your equipment • For a second recorder, use the DVR/ VCR2 outputs. If the device can output digital audio, connect an optical-type digital audio output from the recorder to the DIGITAL 2 (DVR/VCR1) input. Use an optical cable for the connection. •... -
Page 15: Connecting Digital Audio Sources
Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings. Most digital components also have analog connections. See Connecting analog audio sources on the following page if you want to connect these too. -
Page 16: Connecting Analog Audio Sources
Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Two of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders. One of the audio inputs (PHONO) is a dedicated turntable input which should not be used for any other type of component. -
Page 17: Installing Your Speaker System
Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work. -
Page 18: Placing The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Bare wire connections Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A). To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig. -
Page 19: Thx Speaker System Setup
Connecting your equipment The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90~120 fig. -
Page 20: Fm Wire Antenna
Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation. -
Page 21: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-74TXVi front panel STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE MCACC AUTO SURR/ CONTROL POSITION STREAM DIRECT INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS PARAMETER PHONES (ST –) SETUP INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input source. STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. -
Page 22: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit
Controls and displays HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 48). 10 i.LINK indicator (VSX-74TXVi only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is selected (page 49). DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERSION indicator (VSX-72TXV only) Lights when digital video conversion is enabled (page 64). -
Page 23: Display
Controls and displays Display SIGNAL DIGITAL AUTO WMA9 Pro HDMI SBL SB DIGITAL ANALOG CD-R STREAM DIRECT PRO LOGIC ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SLEEP SIGNAL indicators Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 28). -
Page 24: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control INPUT RECEIVER SELECT DVR2 CD-R DVR1 i Pod SLEEP D.ACCESS AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTV MENU SETUP TUNE CATEGORY GUIDE TV CONTROL INPUT TV VOL SELECT AUDIO SUBTITLE DISP STATUS SIGNAL SEL MULTI OPE SHIFT PHASE RECEIVER... - Page 25 Controls and displays – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV. TV VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV. INPUT SELECT – Use to select the TV input signal. TV CH +/– – Use to select channels. Component control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are used to control a...
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Page 26: Listening To Your System
Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. See Listening modes with different input signal formats on page 83 for more on this. -
Page 27: Using The Home Thx Modes
Listening to your system Using the Home THX modes THX and Home THX are technical standards created by Lucasfilm Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema. Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see Using surround back channel processing... -
Page 28: Listening In Stereo
Listening to your system Listening in stereo When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo. STATUS SIGNAL SEL MULTI OPE... -
Page 29: Using Surround Back Channel Processing
Listening to your system • PCM – Only PCM signals are output. selects the first available signal in the following order: ; HDMI; DIGITAL. When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with Dolby Digital decoding, DTS lights with DTS decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro signal. -
Page 30: Using The Tuner
Using the tuner Chapter 6: Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. -
Page 31: Saving Station Presets
Using the tuner Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This receiver can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. -
Page 32: The System Setup Menu
The System Setup menu Chapter 7: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. - Page 33 The System Setup menu Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. MULTI – ROOM & (TUNE +) SPEAKERS BAND SOURCE/REC SEL VIDEO SIGNAL SBch CONTROL...
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Page 34: Surround Back Speaker Setting
The System Setup menu • With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue. -
Page 35: Manual Mcacc Setup
The System Setup menu Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this screen. System Setup 2.Surround Back System 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System Surround Back System 3.Manual MCACC Normal (SB) -
Page 36: Fine Speaker Distance
The System Setup menu The volume increases to the 0dB reference level. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ Adjust e.EQ Professional :Return 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 room to adjust the other speaker levels. -
Page 37: Acoustic Calibration Eq
2 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer—see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 60 for more on this). - Page 38 This is done with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer — see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 60). How to interpret the graphical output The graph shows decibels on the vertical axis and time (in milliseconds) on the horizontal axis.
- Page 39 The System Setup menu Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press ENTER. 3.Manual MCACC 3e.EQ Professional a.Fine Ch Level 1.Reverb Measurement b.Fine SP Distance 2.Reverb View c.Standing Wave 3.Reverb Output PC d.EQ Adjust 4.Advanced EQ Setup e.EQ Professional :Return ENTER:Next Select an option and press ENTER.
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Page 40: Data Management
The System Setup menu After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set, you are given the option to check the settings on-screen. Data Management This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening position). -
Page 41: Manual Speaker Setup
The System Setup menu Select the MCACC preset you’ll be copying the settings ‘From’ then specify where you want to copy them (‘To’). Make sure you don’t overwrite an MCACC preset you’re currently using (this can’t be undone). Select ‘Copy’ to confirm and copy the settings. Copy Complete! shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu. -
Page 42: Channel Level
The System Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 5.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Channel Level c.Speaker Distance d.Bass Peak Level e.X-Curve f.THX Audio Setting :Return Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size. -
Page 43: Speaker Distance
The System Setup menu Adjust the level of each channel using the buttons. If you selected Manual, use to switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on- screen: 5b.Channel Level 0.0dB 0.0dB ] 0.0dB ] 0.0dB ] 0.0dB ] 0.0dB ]... -
Page 44: X-Curve
The System Setup menu Set the bass peak level gradually, then press ENTER at the point just before the tone starts to distort. display on the receiver shows RESUME while the volume returns to its original position, then you automatically return to the main Bass Peak Level menu. -
Page 45: Other Connections
Pioneer dealer. 2 • 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 46: Using Xm Radio
Other connections Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this: Playlist Song Artist Album Song Album Song Song Genre Artist Album Composer Album Song Shuffle Songs •... -
Page 47: Listening To Xm Radio
Other connections Use the XM RADIO (SHIFT+TUNER) input source button to switch to the XM RADIO input. For best reception, you may need to move the Connect- and-Play™ antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results). •... -
Page 48: Connecting Using Hdmi
Other connections Connecting using HDMI If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped compo- nent, you can connect it to this receiver using a commer- cially available HDMI cable. The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. -
Page 49: Using The I.link Interface
Other connections Using the i.LINK interface VSX-74TXVi only If you have a component with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to this receiver using an i.LINK cable. Since the i.LINK interface does not transmit video signals, the video signal of i.LINK-connected compo- nents must be connected with other cables (see Connecting your equipment on page 10 for more on making video connections). -
Page 50: Checking The I.link Inputs
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. About PQLS rate control Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) technology provides high-precision digital audio from DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you use the i.LINK interface. A precision quartz controller in this... -
Page 51: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs
Other connections The system will not work if the connected components form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message LOOP CONNECT shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show connections that form a loop. i.LINK cable fig. 3 i.LINK cable fig. -
Page 52: Using The Usb Interface
• To prevent noise being output, don’t use other SUR- DVR/ ROUND software on your computer during playback. VCR 1 • Pioneer is not responsible for computer system DVR/ SURROUND RS-232C VCR 2 BACK damage, software crashes or failures, or any other... -
Page 53: Switching The Speaker System
Other connections After selecting 2nd Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 34, you can use the speakers connected to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear panel to listen to stereo playback in another room. See Switching the speaker system below for the listening options with this setup. -
Page 54: Bi-Wiring Your Speakers
Other connections Bi-wiring your speakers The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as bi- amping, but additionally, interference effects within the wire could be reduced, producing better sound. Again, to do this your speakers must be bi-wireable (that is they must have separate terminals for the high and low frequencies). -
Page 55: Multi-Room Listening
Other connections Multi-room listening This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper multi- room connections. An example multi-room setup is shown below, but the number of multi-room connections (and the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system. -
Page 56: Using The Multi-Room Controls
Other connections • Connect a TV monitor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks on the rear of this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below. Sub room Main room MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE... -
Page 57: Connecting An Ir Receiver
Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 73 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack. -
Page 58: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger
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 59: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma
• On-screen display of listening mode. • Automatic video input switching on the plasma display. • Automatic volume muting on the plasma display. See also SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 63 for more on setting up the receiver. AUDIO IN Important... -
Page 60: Connecting A Pc For Advanced Mcacc Output
If you have any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of Pioneer. Please make sure your system meets the following requirements: • Operating system must be Windows ®... -
Page 61: Other Settings
Other Settings Chapter 9: Other Settings The Input Setup menu You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings below). In this case, you need to tell the receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to the components you’ve connected. -
Page 62: Input Function Default And Possible Settings
1 You will have to make an SR+ cable connection from a CONTROL OUT jack on the display to the CONTROL IN jack on this receiver (opposite from the setup in Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 58 have to point it at the plasma display’s remote sensor after making this connection. -
Page 63: Multi-Room And Ir Receiver Setup
Note that the number of function settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected. See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 58 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 59. Note 1 If you selected MR&S in the Surround back speaker setting on page 34, you won’t be able to change the volume level. -
Page 64: Using Other Functions
Using other functions Chapter 10 Using other functions Setting the AV options There are a number of additional sound and picture settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important •... -
Page 65: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording
Using other functions Setting What it does Adjusts the contrast between light Contrast and dark. Adjusts the red/green balance. a.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode (also available with 2 Pro Logic II 5.1 channel sound). b.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode. -
Page 66: Reducing The Level Of An Analog Signal
Using other functions Reducing the level of an analog signal The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can hear distortion in the sound. -
Page 67: Resetting The System
Using other functions The front panel display shows each of the following settings for two seconds each: Input source Listening mode Signal select Surround Back Processing Video Select MCACC Position Room 2 / REC SEL Room 3 When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display. -
Page 68: Controlling The Rest Of Your System
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. 3 The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only). -
Page 69: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings
Controlling the rest of your system Point the two remote controls towards each other then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver’s remote control. PRES KEY starts flashing to indicate the remote is ready to accept a signal. •... -
Page 70: Renaming Input Source Names
Controlling the rest of your system Press the button of the component for which you want to check the preset code, then press ENTER. The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds. Renaming input source names You can customize the names that appear on the remote LCD when you select an input source (for example, you could change the name of DVR 1 to HDD/DVR). -
Page 71: Sequence
(except DVD recorders); • program the power to switch on if it’s the source component selected in step 3; • program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the input function (selected in step 2) has video input terminals;... -
Page 72: Controls For Tvs
Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 68 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component. -
Page 73: Operating Other Pioneer Components With This
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. • See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 58 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display. -
Page 74: Additional Information
• Try switching the receiver off then back on again. • Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer authorized independent service company for help. -
Page 75: Other Audio Problems
Additional information Symptom Remedy • Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 41). No sound from surround back speakers. • Make sure surround back processing is set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 29. -
Page 76: Video
Additional information Symptom Can't record audio. Subwoofer output is very low. Everything seems to be set up correctly, but the playback sound is odd. The PHASE CONTROL feature doesn’t seem to have an audible effect. Noise or hum can be heard even when there is no sound being input. -
Page 77: Display
Additional information Symptom Remedy The display shows KEY LOCK • With the receiver in standby, press ON when you try to make CONTROL button to disable the key lock. settings. Most recent settings have been • The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting. erased. -
Page 78: Remote Control
• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes. • The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes. • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 58). -
Page 79: I.link Messages
Additional information i.LINK messages You may see the following messages displayed in the front panel display when using the i.LINK interface. Message Explanation BUS FULL The i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and cannot transmit any more data. CANNOT LINK 1 The connection between the receiver and the selected i.LINK-equipped component is unstable. -
Page 80: Ipod Messages
Additional information Symptom Noisy or distorted picture. iPod messages Symptom Cause Error I1 There is a problem with the signal path from the iPod to the receiver. Error I2 The software version being used with the iPod needs to be updated. No Track There are no playable songs currently stored in the iPod. -
Page 81: Surround Sound Formats
Additional information Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital... -
Page 82: About Thx
Additional information WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback with sampling rates up to 24-bit/96kHz. Using the unique WMA compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio degradation. -
Page 83: Listening Modes With Different Input Signal
Additional information the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay. • THX MusicMode For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage. - Page 84 Additional information Multichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format SBch WMA9 Pro (6.1/71 channel) Processing Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) (7.1 channel decoding used for all sources) DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged) DTS and DTS 96/24 (5.1 channel encoding) Dolby Digital MPEG-2 AAC WMA9 Pro...
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Page 85: Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats
Additional information Stream direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 28) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Surround Back speaker(s) Connected (Maximum 7.1 channel playback) -
Page 86: Specifications
Additional information Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 140 (or 130) watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09%** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power Output Front..130 W + 130 W (72TXV), 140 W + 140 W (74TXVi) Center . -
Page 87: Our Philosophy
Additional information Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three important steps:... - Page 88 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.