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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1014TX Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com • 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 - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 2
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 3
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions to your home, consult a safety feature. If you supporting - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 4
01 Before you start Features 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 11 Other problems when using the Auto - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 5
Setup 62 LFE Attenuator Setup 63 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 63 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 64 Power 64 No sound 65 Other audio problems 66 Video 67 Settings 68 Display 68 Remote control 69 Resetting the main unit 70 Switching the speaker impedance 70 Surround - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 6
wire antenna • Warranty card • These operating instructions • Easy-to-use LCD remote control The remote control gives you not only complete control over every function of this receiver, but also over the main functions for other components in your home theater system. Using a system of preset codes - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 7
ENTER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER DVD/LD VSX-52TX TV/SAT CD DVR/VCR TACPDE-R/M/ D VIDEO1 TUNER MASTER VOLUME VIDEO2 Installing the receiver • When installing this unit governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. 7 En - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 8
source and the sound settings of the receiver. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease IN 1 (CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT) CD IN OUT PRE OUT ANTENNA Y CONTROL PB IN OUT ASSIGNABLE 14 PLAY IN CD-R/ TAPE/MD OUT REC VIDEO1 IN PLAY IN DVR - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 9
guide 02 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but everyone's home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver BACK / B R SELECTABLE L (Single) SELECTABLE INPUT Powered subwoofer SW - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 10
for surround sound (MCACC) on the next page for more on this. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking. Make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 11
and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SYSTEM SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu. 4 Select 'AUTO MCACC' from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD TV - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 12
5 minute guide 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. 2. AUTO MCACC • Set microphone • Turn on Sub Woofer 9 Make sure 'OK' is selected, then press ENTER. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 13
is now selected.) 2 If the receiver isn't already on, press RECEIVER to switch it on. 3 Change the receiver input to the source you want to play. You can use the front panel input select buttons or the dedicated MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote control. 4 Press AUTO SURR (remote control) and - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 14
(white) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver. Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable • When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 15
and S-video sources, they must be connected using the same type of video cable as you used to connect the recorder to the receiver. • Also note that this feature is available with NTSC signals only. For a PAL signal, make sure you've used the same type of cable for your video component - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 16
the coaxial output from the component to coaxial input on the receiver). This receiver has four digital inputs (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs IN 1 (CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT) CD IN OUT PRE OUT ANTENNA Y CONTROL PB IN OUT ASSIGNABLE 14 PLAY IN CD-R/ TAPE/MD OUT REC VIDEO1 IN PLAY IN - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 17
IN IN 4 (CD) DVD/ LD IN R DIGITAL Y CONTROL PB IN ER FRONT MONITOR OUT R L R R SUBW. receiver. Note that the multichannel input can only be used when MULTI CH IN is selected SELECTABLE R R CENTER OUTPUT L (Single) VIDEO OUTPUT SELECTABLE DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 18
this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks. See TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT) CD IN OUT PRE OUT ANTENNA Y CONTROL PB IN OUT ASSIGNABLE 14 PLAY IN CD-R/ TAPE/MD OUT REC ENHANCEMENT IN MULTI JOG SIGNAL SELECT EXTENDED MODE SPEAKERS MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO2 INPUT DIGITAL - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 19
IN 1 (CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT) CD IN OUT PRE OUT ANTENNA Y CONTROL PB IN OUT ASSIGNABLE 14 PLAY IN CD-R/ TAPE/MD OUT REC VIDEO1 IN PLAY IN gives good reception. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver as shown above. The ground terminal ( ) helps reduce radio noise - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 20
, but everyone's home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R SELECTABLE L (Single) SELECTABLE INPUT Powered subwoofer SW Note Speaker terminals • If you only have one - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 21
(Refer to speaker manual for details.) • are using a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback. Caution • If you choose to install - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 22
regular use (ex. when on vacation). Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Connect to CONTROL terminal of other Pioneer products Note • If you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, refer to Controlling the rest of your system on page - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 23
on and standby. 3 LISTENING MODE SELECT Use with the MULTI JOG dial to select the various listening modes (page 30). 4 ENTER 5 Character display See Display on page 25. 6 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control. 21 20 7 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 24
panel with your finger. STANDBY/ON LISTESNEILNEGCMT ODE MULTI JOG ENTER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER DVD/LD VSX-52TX TV/SAT CD DVR/VCR TACPDE-R/M/ D VIDEO1 TUNER MASTER VOLUME VIDEO2 11 TUNER CONTROL TUNER EDIT Use with the MULTI JOG dial to memorize and name stations for recall - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Program format indicators These change according to which channels are active in Dolby, DTS, DVD-A receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (see Listening in surround sound on page 30 for more on this). 6 Listening mode indicators THX Lights when one of the Home THX modes is selected - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 26
information (for example, the reason an operation is not possible may flash in the display). 15 SR Lights when the SR+ control mode has been switched on (see Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 59). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 37). 26 En - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 27
Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SOURCE 11 12 DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TVCONT 3 MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER 13 4 INPUT ATT FL DIMMER +10 SR DISC ENTER D.ACCESS TOP MENU 5 TUNE CLASS MENU DTVMENU ST ST 6 T.EDIT ENTER BAND SYSTEM TUNE GUIDE SETUP TV CONTROL - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 28
channels when using a TV, VCR, DVR, etc. The following DVR controls can be accessed by pressing SHIFT: ì REC Starts recording. REC STOP Stops recording. HDD/DVD These buttons switch between the hard disk and DVD controls for DVD/HDD recorders. 9 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons THX Press to select a Home - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 29
ERASE See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page 52. RESET See Erasing all of the remote control presets on page 52. READ ID See Confirming preset codes on page 52. 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 30
listening option is the Auto Surround feature. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 31
HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E RECEIVER • Press THX to select a THX listening mode. With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 32
repeatedly to select C. IMAGE. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings When listening to 2-channel sources in - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 33
sound (MCACC) on page 11 or Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 41. Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic Calibration Equalization. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 34
MULTI CH EQ ENHANCEMENT IN MULTI JOG SIGNAL EXTENDED SELECT MODE SPEAKERS MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO2 INPUT PHONES MULTI JOG DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options. Each press cycles through the options as - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 35
the receiver only channel is active) TUNER CONTROL TUNER EDIT TUNING/ STATION MULTI JOG SYSTEM SETUP RETURN BAND INPUT ATT MPX MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS FL DIMMER TONE ACOUSTIC DIALOG MULTI CH EQ ENHANCEMENT IN MULTI JOG SIGNAL SELECT EXTENDED MODE SPEAKERS MCACC or with the THX or STEREO - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 36
Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 37
can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 38
channels with this system. In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping the front speakers or as a separate speaker system in another room. 1 Select 'Surr Back System' from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Select for normal home theater use with surround back speakers in your main (speaker system A) setup. • Second Zone - Select Select 'MANUAL MCACC' from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver MCACC) on page 11 if you're unsure how to do this. Also see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 40
adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 43. 1 Select 'Fine Ch Level' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. The volume increases to the 0dB reference level. Fine Channel Distance • Default setting: 10.0 ft (all channels) For proper sound depth and separation with your - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 41
speaker will change depending on which speaker you select. • If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / (cursor up/down) to select it. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration Equalization - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 42
levels using test tones with the TRIM feature. Use / (cursor up/down) to select TRIM then use / (cursor left/right) to raise or lower the channel level for the current speaker. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Checking your Acoustic Calibration - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 43
while a source is playing so you can compare the different settings. 3 Select the channels you want, pressing ENTER when you're finished checking each one. 3g. EQ RETURN. You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 44
made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11 are correct. 1 Select 'Speaker Setting' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4. Manual SP Setup [ a . Speaker Setting ] [ b. Crossover Network ] [ c . Channel Level ] [ d. Speaker Distance ] 2 Choose the set of speakers - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 45
important factor when setting up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Channel Level' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4. Manual SP Setup [ a . Speaker Setting ] [ b. Crossover Network ] [ c . Channel Level ] [ d. Speaker Distance ] 2 Select a setup option. 4c. Channel Level Test Tone [ [ Auto - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 46
are the same distance from the listening position. Tip • You can change the channel levels at any time by using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/- on the remote control. You can set separate levels for the listening modes (Standard, Home THX, Advanced and Stereo/Direct) as well as for the MULTI CH IN mode - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 47
automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions GUIDE SETUP TV CONTROL RETURN TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL DTVON/OFF REC DTVINFO MUTE TUNER DISPLAY REC STOP MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button to select the - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 48
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 to select the station preset you want. • You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. Note • If the receiver is - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 49
the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of the source component. Note • The receiver's volume, VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1014TX DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO1 CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD TUNER VIDEO2 MASTER VOLUME TUNER CONTROL TUNER EDIT - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 50
. The remote LCD display shows OK. DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TVCONT MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER 50 En INPUT ATT FL DIMMER +10 D.ACCESS TOP MENU TUNE SR DISC ENTER CLASS MENU DTVMENU ST T.EDIT ENTER ST BAND SYSTEM TUNE GUIDE SETUP TV CONTROL RETURN TVVOL INPUT SELECT TV CH - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 51
the two remotes, until the LCD display shows OK. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TVCONT MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER INPUT ATT FL DIMMER +10 SR DISC ENTER CLASS MENU D.ACCESS TOP MENU SETUP TUNE DTVMENU ST T.EDIT ENTER ST MCACC SETUP BAND GUIDE TUNE TV - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 52
select RESET then press and hold ENTER for about two seconds. The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have been erased. Direct function • Default setting: ON You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 53
of your system 09 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 50 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component. Button(s) TV - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 50 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select channels (channel some models, - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 55
menu/options. ENTER GUIDE Press to access the DVD player setup screen. CH +/- Selects channels. Selects tracks. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs. HDD (SHIFT + CH-) Switches to the hard disk controls when using a DVD - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 56
system A (above). Note • The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 43. However, if SP B is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed). • Depending on the settings in Surround back speaker setting on page 38 - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 57
speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver. Using a banana plug for the second that the + / - connections are properly inserted. 2 Select the 'Front Bi-Amp' setting from the 'Surr Back severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information. • If your speakers - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 58
VIDEO Important • If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. In this case, you won't be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 59
IN MULTI JOG SIGNAL EXTENDED SELECT MODE SPEAKERS MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO2 INPUT PHONES MULTI JOG DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO1 CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD TUNER VIDEO2 MASTER VOLUME VSX-1014TX To make the most of the SR+ features, you should connect your - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 60
SYSTEM TUNE GUIDE SETUP TV CONTROL RETURN TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL DTVON/OFF REC DTVINFO MUTE TUNER DISPLAY REC STOP MPX CHRETURN AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 61
SYSTEM TUNE GUIDE SETUP TV CONTROL RETURN TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL DTVON/OFF REC DTVINFO MUTE TUNER DISPLAY REC STOP MPX CHRETURN AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 62
channel (LFE Attenuator Setup on page 63). • SR+ Setup - Specify how you want to control your Pioneer plasma display (SR+ Setup for Pioneer two languages need to be sent to separate channels. 1 Select 'Dual Mono Setup' from the Other Setup soundtracks. Tip • While the receiver is in standby (using - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 58 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 59. 1 Select 'SR+ input that you've used to connect this receiver to your plasma display. 6d. SR+ Setup PDP Volume Control [ ON ] PDP Input Select DVD/LD [ input-3 ] T V - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 64
in the display, then the power automatically switches off. The MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on. • The receiver has a serious problem. • Do not try to turn on the receiver. Contact a Pioneer authorized independent service company for assistance. OVERHEAT blinks in the display • The - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 65
receiver selected improperly with the SPEAKERS switch. • Press SPEAKERS to select selected. • Press MULTI CH IN again (see Selecting in Channel Level selected channel is on the 1 speaker setting, and your speaker is connected to the right channel channel surround back channel you're LFE channel is switched - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 66
. DTS signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • The digital output audio problems Symptom Cause Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, receiver. • Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise. A multi channel - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 67
the instruction manual supplied with the DVD/video player. • The video input selected on the TV monitor • Set correctly. Refer to the instruction manual to the receiver with component video cables do not display the System Setup screen when the Color Burst feature is on. • When the receiver is in - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 68
set to off. display goes off. • Press FL. DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness. You can't get DIGITAL to display • There is a problem with the digital when using the SIGNAL SELECT connections or the digital input is assigned button. incorrectly. • Check your - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 69
• Unplug the cable from the CONTROL IN jack and use jack. remote normally (see Operating other Pioneer components on page 22). • The preset code settings are wrong. • The batteries wore out and the system settings were cleared. • Input the correct preset code. • Reset the proper system settings - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 70
's settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds. 3 When you see RESET? appear in the display, press ENTER. OK? shows in the display - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 71
bit rates and channels. Another feature, called Dialog channel or 5.1(and 6.1) channel sources With two channel sources, the ".1" subwoofer channel is generated by bass management in the receiver. DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding system from Digital Theater - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 72
site at www.dolby.com. Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home. This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 73
MCACC setup 1 Microphone stand 1 AA/LR6 dry cell batteries 2 Remote control 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Warranty card 1 These operating instructions 85 dBf) Distortion Stereo: 0.5% (1 kHz) Alternate Channel Selectivity 60 dB (400 kHz) Stereo Separation 40 dB (1 kHz) Frequency Response 30 Hz - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 74
12 Additional information Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and - Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K | Operating Instructions - Page 75
or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance
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