Pioneer VSX-47TX Owner's Manual

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  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-47TX Operating Instructions
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 3
    3
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 4
    Start 7 Checking the Supplied Accessories 7 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Loading the batteries 7 Remote Control Battery Indicator 7 Operating range of remote control unit 8 Installing the Receiver 8 Opening the Front Panel 8 Quick Start Guide Part 1 9 Home Theater: The Basics 9 Your Home
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    Start 7 Checking the Supplied Accessories 7 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Loading the batteries 7 Remote Control Battery Indicator 7 Operating range of remote control unit 8 Installing the Receiver 8 Opening the Front Panel 8 Quick Start Guide Part 1 9 Home Theater: The Basics 9 Your Home
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 6
    The VSX-47TX is the first receiver in the world to be THX Ultra2 certified. Among the new THX technologies is ASA (Advanced Speaker Array), which can process any 5.1 channel source for 7.1 channel playback (THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX MusicMode), or 6.1 channel playback (THX Surround EX). THX Surround
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 7
    RETURNEXIT RECEIVER Remote Control Unit Remote Control Cable for Auto Surround Sound Setup Remote Control Stand for Auto Surround Sound Setup U-shaped connectors x 2 (attached to back of receiver) Operating Instructions Preparing the Remote Control Loading
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 8
    unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-47TX is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown below. Remote control may not function properly if: • There are obstacles between
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 9
    choose on the VSX-47TX receiver. These are instructions in "Auto Surround Setup" in the "Quick Start Guide channel that powers the subwoofer) of sound. Since the subwoofer channel is only for bass sounds, this multichannel setup has been named 5.1 channel sound. It is important you consult the manual
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 10
    Guide DVD player, and your TV to this receiver. For your TV it's easiest to CENTER SUB W. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER CONTROL OUT MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD /LD IN TV IN SAT IN OUT VCR1 IN IN IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1Y PB REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR (TV)
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    receiver the center channel is off or when you listen to digital soundtracks you won't hear any dialog. This can be done automatically by following the Auto Surround Sound Setup instructions from page 13 in this Quick Start Guide L (Single) CENTER CONTROL OUT MULTIROOM & SOURCE PB REMOTE IN
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 12
    Input Assign ] [2. Surround Setup] [3. Expert Setup] [4. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] 1 3~8 4 1.Input Assign [ 1.Digital-In Select ] [ 2.C' nent Vudeo In ] [Return] 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, press the RECEIVER button on the remote control. 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button. The SYSTEM SETUP
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    sound setups by making the settings manually go to "Setting up for Surround CHANNEL STATION CHANNEL THX Audio Setup] [Exit] 8 1.Auto Surround Setup Speaker System Select [ Normal Surround ] [Next] [Return] 4 If you have a subwoofer turn it on. 5 Press RECEIVER button on the remote control
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 14
    Analysis Speaker Systems Channel Delay Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ instructions above from step 10. If the speaker settings do not match the speaker configuration you connected and you want to input the settings manually select ERR=FIX SP with the 5∞ buttons, press ENTER. Put the remote control
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 15
    CH ADJ) is set automatically. Quick Start Guide Part2 Use the ∞5 buttons to select OK, GO NEXT and press ENTER. Put the remote control into the its stand. The system will output another series of test tones to establish the proper channel level, channel delay and acoustic calibration EQ. Again, be
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 16
    SUB W. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER CONTROL R AUDIO L IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD /LD IN TV IN IN IN VIDEO DVD /LD IN 1Y PB REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR S2" on the VSX-47TX but they are simply player) to the receiver and from the receiver to your TV (
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 17
    manual for details. If you have a DVD-A or Super Audio CD compatible player, see "Connecting to the Multi Channel PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER CONTROL OUT MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD /LD IN TV IN SAT IN IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1Y PB REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR
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    video connection from the source to the receiver and from the receiver to the recorder must be the same OUT OUT VCR2 IN IN VIDEO DVD /LD IN 1Y PB REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR (TV) IN (5ch/7ch) MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL ON/OFF COLOR BRIGHT MONITOR PHONES DIGITAL
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 19
    cords, depending on how you connected the receiver to your TV (see p.16). For /LD) IN PLAY FRONT R R 1 (Single) R R SUB W. CONTROL OUT AUDIO POWER AMP IN L FRONT L CENTER SUB W. PRE OUT 2 OUT OUT VCR2 IN IN VIDEO DVD /LD IN 1Y PB REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR (TV)
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 20
    CD-R/ TAPE1 3 /MD (SAT) IN IN PLAY OUT IN 2 (CD) REC TAPE2 MONITOR IN 1 (DVD /LD) IN PLAY FRONT R R 1 (Single) R R SUB W. CONTROL OUT IN MONITOR OUT MULTI- ROOM & OUT SOURCE AUDIO POWER AMP IN L FRONT L CENTER SUB W. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 21
    in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver. Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs IN 1 (DVD /LD) IN PLAY FRONT R R 1 (Single) R R SUB W. CONTROL OUT IN MONITOR OUT MULTI- ROOM & OUT SOURCE AUDIO POWER AMP IN L FRONT L CENTER
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 22
    shown below. The VSX-47TX has two coaxial, one). Hook up your digital equipment in accordance with this receiver's default settings (see next page) unless you want to, /LD) IN PLAY FRONT R R 1 (Single) R R SUB W. CONTROL OUT IN MONITOR OUT MULTI- ROOM & OUT SOURCE AUDIO POWER AMP IN L
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 23
    to one type of component, they can be used freely. Thus you must tell the receiver what digital component is connected to which jack so your components will be in sync with the names on the remote control buttons and the like. To avoid having to assign the digital inputs you can hook
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 24
    IN /MD) 4 R L (VCR1 OUT IN /DVR) REC CD-R/ 3 TAPE1 CONTROL OUT AUDIO POWER AMP IN R L FRONT R L CENTER IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD IN OUT VCR1 MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR PR IN IN 2 3 Y Y ၻ
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 25
    channels receiver match those on the speakers. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. memo • If you only have one surround back speaker hook it up to the left surround back terminal. • The VSX-47TX CENTER CONTROL OUT REMOTE
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 26
    guide, for more information see page 102 & 103. Also, it is very important for speaker placement to read the instructions read your speaker manuals for the best of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. • THX recommends that the power cord first to the receiver and then to the wall outlet
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 27
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 28
    channel of the TV. TV VOL +/- : Press to control the volume of the TV. 0 LISTENING MODE buttons (see p.43-44) STEREO/DIRECT: Switches the receiver THX: Press to put the receiver into Home THX listening mode (see p.47). STANDARD: Press to put the receiver turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, any
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 29
    Use this button to switch the remote control into receiver mode in order to get certain receiver functions or do receiver setups. % REMOTE SETUP button. Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See "Setting Up Remote Control of Other Components" starting on p.62
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 30
    terminals (see p.73) Use this terminal to connect an external power amp to this receiver. Remove the U-shaped connectors only if you plan to do so. 7 PRE OUT . These are analog jacks. 10 CONTROL IN/OUT terminal You can use this jack to hook up other PIONEER equipment, that bears the Î mark, so
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    SELECTABLE L R 13 14 16 17 that you can control them all pointing the remote control(s) at one remote sensor. 11 MONITOR OUT terminals (connect a TV or OUTLET Hook up an external component to the power supply of this receiver. Only do this with audio or video components being used in this
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 32
    Front Panel All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel. 1 23 4 5 6 78 9 10 STANDBY/ON OFF ON INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-47TX LISTENING MODE SELECTOR STANDBY
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 33
    be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes). 15 TUNER control buttons (see p.57 channels used for playback (5.1, 7.1 or AUTO). 17 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button (see p.74-78) Press to use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). CONTROL
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    Controls are assigned. AUTO: Lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal DTS sources : These indicators change according to which channels are active in the source. When all three Lights when an MPEG signal is detected. THX: Lights when the HOME THX mode is selected. EX: Lights during
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 35
    you made in the Quick Start Guide, so consider if the ones you CHANNEL+ 3 System Setup [Auto Surround Setup] [1. Input Assign ] [2. Surround Setup ] [3. Expert Setup ] [4. THX Audio Setup ] [Exit] 1 3~4 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, press the RECEIVER button on the remote control
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 36
    ENTER SYSTEM SETUP DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX ¶ TUNING - 1 DTV ON/OFF 8 BAND 3 EXTRA MENU TUNING + ¡ 2.Surround Setup [ Check ] [ 1.Speaker Systems ] [ 2.Channel Delay ] [ 3.Channel Level ] [ 4.Acoustic Cal ] [Return] 1~10
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 37
    remote control must be hooked up to the front panel in order to use this setting.) For MANUAL FREE, select it and press ENTER. Then go to step 3. For MANUAL THX LARGE, SMALL, YES, NO or PLUS. 7 Repeat steps 5 & 6 for all speakers channels. 8 Use the ∞ button to go to the next screen. 9 Use the 2 3
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 38
    TV 2 There are two ways to set the CHANNEL DELAY, MANUAL and AUTO. Select the method you'd like to use with the 5∞ buttons and Guide (p.13-15). The levels are set automatically by the receiver as it outputs the test tones. For this setup you must have the mic on the remote control connected
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 39
    set the CHANNEL LEVEL: MANUAL; SEMI AUTO; AUTO. MANUAL : For this setting method you move the test tone manually and adjust the channel level. SEMI Guide (p.13). The levels are set automatically by the receiver as it outputs the test tones. For this setup you must have the mic on the remote control
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 40
    (C-weighting /slow reading). 4 In MANUAL receiver will say RESUME and the MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position. Next, proceed to Acoustic Calibration. memo You can change the channel level of each speaker at any time by using the EFFECT CH/SEL. and +/buttons on the remote control
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 41
    RECEIVER OFF DVD/LD TV SAT MULTI CONTROL VCR1 REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX ¶ TUNING - 1 STATION - 4 CHANNEL - DTV ON/OFF 8 BAND 3 DTV MENU CLASS 7 EXTRA MENU TUNING + ¡ STATION + ¢ CHANNEL weighting is given to any channel over any other channel
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 42
    0 - +10 + DISC ENTER SYSTEM SETUP DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX ¶ TUNING - 1 STATION - 4 CHANNEL - DTV ON/OFF 8 BAND 3 DTV MENU CLASS 7 EXTRA MENU TUNING + ¡ STATION + ¢ CHANNEL+ 1~6 2 The first menu in which you can check your
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 43
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 44
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 45
    TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF DVD/LD TV SAT MULTI CONTROL VCR1/ DVR VCR2 VIDEO TV CONT MULTI OPERATION CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER RECEIVER DIMMER INPUT ATT signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 46
    receiver are explained here. To select listening modes see pages 43-44. The kind of playback you can get in the three modes, STANDARD, HOME THX, and ADVANCED CINEMA, depends on what kind of a source (DVD, etc.) you are using. The basic distinction is between 2 channel and Tone Control functions.
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 47
    for more on this mode. NEO:6 CINEMA See page 46 for more on this mode. For 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 channel sources: THX SURROUND EX You can only choose this mode if you have set up this receiver for use with surround back speaker(s) (see pages 11, 25, 36-37) and select 7.1 in LISTENING
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 48
    them through the surround back speakers. With 5.1 channel sources, the THX ULTRA2 CINEMA mode is automatically selected when the LISTENING CH SELECT is set to AUTO (default). THX MUSICMODE You can only choose this mode if you have set up this receiver for use with two surround back speakers (see
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 49
    DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AXD7290 1 2 3 1 Press RECEIVER. 2 Press the EFFECT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 50
    THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL CAL. on in DIRECT mode, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO mode. 1
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 51
    EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF 1 2 1 Press RECEIVER. 2 Press the LOUDNESS button on the remote control. Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off. memo • You can't use the LOUDNESS mode with the HOME THX, MULTI CH IN, MIDNIGHT, or TONE CONTROL modes. • If you set
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 52
    TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX ¶ TUNING - 1 STATION - 4 CHANNEL - DTV ON/OFF 8 BAND 3 DTV MENU CLASS 7 EXTRA MENU TUNING + ¡ STATION + ¢ CHANNEL+ 1 4 1 Press RECEIVER. 2 Press the TONE button on the remote control or the front panel to put the receiver in tone adjust mode
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 53
    VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AXD7290 1 Press the MULTI CH IN button on the remote control's Receiver
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 54
    on one DVD. With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to. Remember DISC ENTER SYSTEM SETUP DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP 1 2 1 Press RECEIVER. 2 Use the TAPE 2 MONITOR button on the remote control to listen to the component hooked up
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 55
    receiver. No sound will be audible from the speakers when headphones are plugged in. 1 headphone jack memo • All listening modes will be downmixed to 2 channels. • If you're listening to a 2 channel 1 2 1 Press RECEIVER. 2 Press the VIDEO SEL button on the remote control to cycle through the
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 56
    REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF 1 Status Display 2 Use the display DIMMER button on the remote control on the receiver. For the latter the settings will appear in the following order for two seconds each. • Listening Channel Select LISTEN'CH
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 57
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 58
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 59
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 60
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 61
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 62
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 63
    deck to the input jacks marked VCR 2 on the back of the receiver. This method should help you customize the remote control for your system and let you control all of your components with the remote control for the VSX-47TX. 8 Repeat the process from step 2 for all of your components. 9 Select EXIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 64
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 65
    STANDARD THX VOLUME INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH EXTRA MENU TUNING + ¡ STATION + ¢ CHANNEL+ DTV ON/OFF 8 BAND 3 DTV MENU CLASS 7 MPX ¶ TUNING - 1 STATION - 4 CHANNEL - RETURN GUIDE EXIT STATUS ENTER TUNER EDIT MENU DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 66
    the receiver's remote control after you program it (see "Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components," p.62-65). • To perform these operations, press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. • For more information on individual commands consult the manual that
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 67
    the receiver's remote control after you program it (see "Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components," p.62-65). • To perform these operations, press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. • For more information on individual commands consult the manual that
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 68
    external video deck signal is not going through the VSX-47TX. To get around this problem you set the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to OFF. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can control the external video deck with the remote but the receiver does not go into VCR 2 mode. SETUP 3 2,4 S0URCE
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 69
    channels can CONTROL VCR1/ DVR VCR2 VIDEO TV CONT MULTI OPERATION CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER RECEIVER DIMMER INPUT ATT LOUDNESS SPEAKER A/B 1 2 3 4 VIDEO SEL SIGNAL SEL 5 6 TAPE 2 EFFECT/CH SELL 7 8 TONE BASS/TREBLE 9 0 - +10 + DISC ENTER SYSTEM SETUP DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 70
    this see page 37, step 3. The surround back channel amplifier is now used to power the B set of could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information. R Bi-wiring your of speaker cords to each speaker terminal on the receiver. The easiest way to do this is to connect
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 71
    REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF ¶ 8 EXTRA MENU 1 2 1 Press the RECEIVER button. 2 Use the SPEAKER A/B button on the remote control and the B speakers. The other channels (excluding the LFE channel) will be downmixed to the FRONT speakers
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 72
    Using Other Functions Connecting Additional Amplifiers This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. Before making or
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 73
    AMP IN jack of this receiver. Using a separate power W. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER CONTROL OUT MULTIROOM & SOURCE DVD /LD IN TV IN SAT IN IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1Y PB REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR channels EXPERT High-powered stereo power amplifier and
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 74
    to change the source but forget the remote control it's not a problem. While in MULTI ROOM mode the input selector on the front panel of the VSX-47TX is able to change the input even though the receiver is off. MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-47TX, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 75
    MODE REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX ¶ TUNING - 1 STATION - 4 CHANNEL - VSX-47TX will act as a pre-amp. In this case choose VARIABLE for the VOLUME LEVEL setting. If you hook up a full integrated amplifier in the sub room (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 76
    CONTROL ON/OFF MULTI CH INPUT (DVD-A/SACD) SETUP MIC DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-47TX when the receiver is in STANDBY mode. Also, the MULTI ROOM indicator will light. MR&S ON 2 Press the CONTROL button to enter the control mode.
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 77
    (the tuner is selected automatically)) • Number button (0~9) • If you use a PIONEER amplifier in the sub room, when you want to control the VSX-47TX only you will also change the settings in the sub room. To avoid this, cover up the remote sensor on the sub room amplifier. Sub room Main room
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 78
    AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AXD7290 PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. To CONTROL IN terminal of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. Remote Control memo • You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing the receiver
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 79
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 80
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 81
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 82
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 83
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 84
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 85
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 86
    ¢ CHANNEL+ TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH INPUT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR VOLUME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED CINEMA ADVANCED CONCERT STEREO /DIRECT LISTENING MODE ACOUSTIC CAL (DVD-A/SACD) MULTI CH INPUT LISTENING CH SELECT MUTE LIGHT Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 87
    LISTENING MULTI ROOM & SOURCE CH SELECT CONTROL ON/OFF PHONES SP SYSTEM A/B SIGNAL SELECT VIDEO SELECT TAPE2 MONITOR MULTI CH INPUT (DVD-A/SACD) SETUP MIC DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-47TX LISTENING MODE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 88
    RECEIVER on the remote control. 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button. TONE BASS/TREBLE - +10 + DISC 9 0 ENTER 2 SYSTEM SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT STATUS GUIDE DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE Input Assign ] [2. Surround Setup] [3. Expert Setup] [4. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] 4 1.Input Assign [ 1.Digital-
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 89
    REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX ¶ TUNING - DTV ON/OFF 8 BAND EXTRA MENU TUNING + System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. Input Assign ] [2. Surround Setup] [3. Expert Setup] [4. THX on the receiver and your TV, press RECEIVER on the remote control. 2 Press
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 90
    Expert Setup ] [4. THX Audio Setup ] [Exit] 4 4.Expert Setup [1. OSD Adjustment ] [2. Bass Peak Level] [3. D-Range Control] [4. Multi-Ch In Select] [5. Function Rename] [6. Multi-Room Setting] [Return] 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, press the RECEIVER on the remote control. Make sure your
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 91
    to see all the instructions on the screen. This adjustment basically lets you move the screen displays up or down and left or right to get a better match between the displays for this receiver and your TV. SETUP S0URCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF DVD/LD TV SAT MULTI CONTROL VCR1/ DVR VCR2 VIDEO
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 92
    DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX ¶ TUNING - 1 STATION - 4 CHANNEL - DTV ON/OFF 8 BAND 3 DTV MENU CLASS 7 EXTRA MENU TUNING + ¡ STATION + ¢ CHANNEL+ 1~6 1 4.Expert Setup [1. OSD Adjustment ] [2. Bass Peak Level] [3. D-Range Control] [4. Multi-Ch
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 93
    DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX ¶ TUNING - 1 STATION - 4 CHANNEL - DTV ON/OFF 8 BAND 3 DTV MENU CLASS 7 EXTRA MENU TUNING + ¡ STATION + ¢ CHANNEL+ 1~5 1 4.Expert Setup [1. OSD Adjustment ] [2. Bass Peak Level] [3. D-Range Control] [4. Multi-Ch
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 94
    +10 + DISC ENTER SYSTEM SETUP DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF ¶ 8 EXTRA MENU 1 4.Expert Setup [1. OSD Adjustment ] [2. Bass Peak Level] [3. D-Range Control] [4. Multi-Ch In Select] [5. Function Rename] [6. Multi-Room
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 95
    FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the display on the receiver and your OSD for different functions (DVD, etc.). REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF ¶ 8 EXTRA MENU 1~7 4.Expert Setup [1. OSD Adjustment ] [2. Bass Peak Level] [3. D-Range Control
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 96
    resonant frequencies in the room where your subwoofer is setup. If you have this problem use the THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup to adjust the low end sounds. SETUP 2 S0URCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF DVD/LD TV SAT MULTI CONTROL VCR1/ DVR VCR2 VIDEO TV CONT MULTI OPERATION CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 97
    DISC ENTER SYSTEM SETUP DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX ¶ TUNING - 1 STAT ON - DTV ON/OFF 8 BAND 3 DTV MENU CLASS EXTRA MENU TUNING + ¡ STAT ON + 4.THX Audio Setup [ 1.Ultra2 SW Setup ] [ 2.SurBack SP Position ] [ 3.Re-Equalization
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 98
    TV SYSTEM RECEIVER OFF DVD/LD TV SAT MULTI CONTROL VCR1/ DVR VCR2 VIDEO TV CONT MULTI OPERATION CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER RECEIVER DIMMER DISP MODE REMOTE SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT ENTER STATUS EXIT GUIDE RETURN MPX DTV ON/OFF ¶ 8 EXTRA MENU 1~5 1 4.THX Audio Setup [ 1.Ultra2 SW
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 99
    Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby format that is used by many theatrical film releases. 5.1 channel 4 channel analog Soundtracks using linear PCM audio generate too much data • For receivers and components other than the VSX-47TX Dolby Pro Logic II may not have the above mentioned functions.
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 100
    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Surround EX This new recording technology is able to play 6.1 channel sound and was developed in 5.1 channel decoding. For a list of movies that contain Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks see Dolby website at: http://www.dolby.com THX Surround
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 101
    ASA optimizes the surround sound experience using two new modes; THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX MusicMode. THX Ultra2™ Cinema mode: When presented with a multichannel digital signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) the VSX-47TX automatically selects THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. This mode plays 5.1 movies using all
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 102
    Problem objects (like cinder blocks) or designated speaker stands to support your speakers. Avoid placing the speakers on soft (like are a reasonable distance from your main listening position. Follow the diagrams and instructions below for optimum placement of each set of speakers. C C F L
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 103
    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (LucasFilm authorized), follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Placing your surround back speakers together, and the same distance from the
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 104
    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Audio Block Diagram 104 MR OUT
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 105
    trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service problem so please follow the instructions in "Installing the Receiver • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • terminals to the front channel pre outs are not
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 106
    set too low. • There is a problem with the subwoofer. • The subwoofer isn't control . • Check the subwoofer hasn't automatically switched to standby mode (check the subwoofer manual) • Check all connections. • The LISTENING CH SELECT is set to 5.1 channel playback. • The source is not a 6.1 channel
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 107
    problems Subwoofer output is very low. • Settings route signal away from subwoofer. During multi channel playback, there is no sound output from one speaker. During multi channel equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver. • Place the antenna farther away from the equipment
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 108
    • Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the manual that came with your DVD player). • Although it's a non-PCM digital source there is a possibility the present track is not the proper format (5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel). • There is no problem switch to the THX Surround EX or
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 109
    see p.50-52). • Set Re-EQ off (see p.98). Remote control Cannot be remote controlled. • The remote control batteries have worn out. • Too far away or bad angle of operation. • There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control. • Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining onto
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 110
    Problem-solving in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. ELECTR N• STRIES •A ONIC hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until you can
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 111
    Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 160 watts* per channel (H) × 18-9/16 (D) in.) Weight (without package 28.3 kg (62 Remote Control Unit 1 Remote Control Cable 1 Remote Control Stand 1 U-shaped connectors 2 AC Power Cord 1 Operating Instructions
  • Pioneer VSX-47TX | Owner's Manual - Page 112
    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. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to
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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-47TX
Operating Instructions