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    . · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
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    , including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-9140TXH, VSX-9040TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800
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    servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D3-4-2-1-1_A1_En 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions . 10) Protect the power cord from being walked to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial
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    use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly
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    Listening to SIRIUS Radio 54 Saving channel presets 55 Using the SIRIUS Menu 55 Connecting an XM Radio tuner 32 Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner 32 MULTI-ZONE setup 33 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 33 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor
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    relationship between speakers and monitor 98 Troubleshooting 98 Power 98 No sound 99 Other audio problems 100 Video 101 Settings 101 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . 102 Display 102 Remote control 103 HDMI 103 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 104 USB
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    your TV and playback components (page 24) • Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 31) • Plugging in the receiver (page 39)  5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 40) (Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is 6 Ω to 8 Ω)  6 Power On  7 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language
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    Deep Color feature. You can operate this receiver in synchronization with your Pioneer component that supports the KURO LINK function by connecting your component to this receiver via HDMI. Also, the built-in digital video converter of this receiver makes both de-interlacing and up-scaling possible
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    • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • Power cord • Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make
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    TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 14 15
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    to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (VSX-9140TXH only) (page 70). 12 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control (page 73). 13  SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 73 for more on this). 14 MASTER VOLUME
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    SELECTOR 3 4 5 67 8 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-9140TXH BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC PQLS HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STEREO ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND HOME THX SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF
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    playback (page 38). 15 VSX-9140TXH only: HDMI 4 input connector Use for connection to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.). See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 37. 16 VSX-9040TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to connect your portable equipment such
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    . 17 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 69). 18 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in display Displays various system information. 22 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when
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    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. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-9140TXH, however connections for the VSX-9040TXH IN VSX-9140TXH HDMI
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    sensor.  See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 35. 16 Remote input(s)/output (x3 (VSX-9140TXH)/x2 (VSX-9040TXH)) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.  See Connecting an IR receiver on page 35. 17 12
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    ) *Default setting These connections prioritize surround sound with a speaker layout like that in a movie theater. • Surr Back System setting: Normal (default) • If you have six speakers, either only connect one surround back speaker (6.1 ch surround), or connect for the 7.1-channel setting as shown
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    don't face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback. • If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enhanced by turning off
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    your equipment 03 Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the
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    as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal). Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Subwoofer Center Front left LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN
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    may damage your speakers. Bi-wiring your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping. • With these connections, the Surr Back System setting makes no difference. • To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver. Using a banana plug
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    page 91 to do this. Bi-Amping setup Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect Bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals. See Bi-amping your speakers on page 21. 2 Select 'Front Bi-Amp' from the Surr
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    only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
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    your TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the
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    PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-9140TXH • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video
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    PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-9140TXH • Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to input video signals. Depending on
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    Interface (HDMI™) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. • Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • Deep Color signal transfer2 • x.v.Color signal transfer2 • Input of multi-channel linear
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    the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 43). HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc. Select one VIDEO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN R ANALOG L Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R ANALOG L Select one VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI ASSIGNABLE
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    SPEAKERS FRONT AR 12 V VSX-9140TXH • If your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's surround back output terminals are not used. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your component for more information. Connecting other audio components This receiver
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    Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it's possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. ANALOG INPUT L R Front channel
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    4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception. 5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna or door frame. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated
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    Connecting your equipment Connecting an XM Radio tuner After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (both sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio service to begin receiving SATELLiTE RADiO XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock with antenna • For instructions on playing the XM Radio,
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    03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to two (VSX-9040TXH)/three (VSX-9140TXH) independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and the way you choose
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    receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L HDMI (VSX-9140TXH only) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached
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    your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.1 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE
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    on the back panel of this receiver (the cable must be cross type, female-female). The software to output the results is available from the support area of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). Instructions for using the software are also
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    -equipped component to the front panel input (VSX-9140TXH only) There is an HDMI input terminal on the front panel. High quality pictures can be viewed via the receiver simply by connecting an HDMI-equipped video camera with a single HDMI cable. HDMI-equipped components other than video cameras can
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    receiver. • For the cable connection, refer to also the operating instructions for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on page 46. VSX VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT TV game, video camera, etc. iPod cable (supplied) MENU    iPod VSX-9040TXH: USB
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    this receiver. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the USB terminal. • For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 48. VSX-9140TXH: CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 USB mass storage device VSX-9040TXH
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    SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT SPEASKTEERRSEO MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES PUSH OPEN VSX-9140TXH 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press  STANDBY/ON. The display shows RESET  NO . Use TUNE +/- (or / on the remote control) to select SPEAKER
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    system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room. MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page 45. VSX-9040TXH: Important
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    • If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the
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    buttons on the remote control correspond to the components you've connected. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER XM SIRIUS AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL
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    OPT-1 OPT-2 OPT-3 HDMI a (BD)b a a a Component IN 1  IN 2  (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4)b COAX-2  a  a.With KURO LINK set to ON, assignments cannot be made (see KURO LINK on page 63). b.This assignment is fixed and cannot be changed. c. VSX-9140TXH only d. VSX-9040TXH only 44 En
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    Basic playback 05 Chapter 5: Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS TV CD CD
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    inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set. • You can't listen to your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct
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    iPod, and this receiver's remote control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls. Note 1 If iPod nano of first generation is connected. 3 When this function is set, iPod images cannot be played on this receiver. However, when video clips
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    personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver. 2 Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the
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    for your USB memory device. Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode. Button What it does device1 1 Use / to select 'Photos' from the USB Top menu. USB Top A/V RECEIVER Music Photos Slideshow Setup 2/3 2 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to
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    receiver supports Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR 8 kHz to 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/Supported parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless,
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    TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE 2 Use BAND to
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    remote control to recall the station preset. Listening to Satellite Radio To listen to Satellite Radio, you'll need to connect either a SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your satellite-ready receiver are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be
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    A1 Preset number XM25 Channel number Category Selecting channels and browsing by genre From the XM Channel Guide, you can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.2 • Main Zone: Channel Guide A/V RECEIVER 0 RADIO ID 1 Preview 2 Highway
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    Channel Skip/Add - Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove/restore from/to the channel guide manual for the SiriusConnect™ Home connection of the AC adapter and this receiver to the SiriusConnect™ tuner. After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels
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    Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre. • Main Zone: Channel Guide A/V RECEIVER RETURN. Tip • You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS, then the three-digit channel number. • You can press DISP
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    in surround sound Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. If you connected surround back speakers, see also Using surround back channel processing on page 59
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    DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP • Press RECEIVER , then press THX (HOME THX) to select a listening mode.4 With two channel with only one surround back speaker connected. 6 • THX CINEMA,
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    RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP Note 1 • Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 59. • If you press ADV SURR when the headphones are connected
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    to the number of channels in the signal. • PURE DIRECT - Analog sources are heard without any digital processing. No sound is output from the Speaker B in this mode. Using surround back channel processing • Default setting: SBch ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding
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    as it should be.2 • Using the Up Mix function is effective when the speakers in the 7.1-channel surround system are set up as recommended in the example on page 18. PHONES PUSH OPEN VSX-9140TXH 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press  STANDBY/ON
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    players don't output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 4 When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver. 5 • This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before
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    DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP • Press RECEIVER value. • If the speaker distance is not properly set DIRECT mode is switched on. - When the MULTI CH IN input is selected. - When the HDMI
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    three (VSX-9040TXH) HDMI inputs, the KURO LINK function can only be used with up to three DVD or Blu-ray disc players or up to three DVD or Blu-ray disc recorders. Cautions on the KURO LINK function • Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV
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    to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the KURO LINK function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of the KURO LINK functions may not work.) • You can set whether to output the sound over the speakers connected to the receiver or over the TV's speakers using the TV's menu screen. • You
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    be muted using the TV's remote control. • When the TV's power is set to standby, the receiver's power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or when watching the TV.) • The receiver's input switches automatically when the
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    receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER speakers. 0dB/ -5dB/ -10dB/ -15dB/ -20dB OFF The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to -5 dB, -10 dB, -15 dB or -20 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel
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    on in order to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with the receiver's power in the standby mode. See Synchronized amp mode on page 65. h.This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync
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    the receiver. • These functions do not affect inputs other than DVD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO (VSX-9140TXH), VIDEO 1 and 2 (VSX-9040TXH). 1 Press RECEIVER , then of terminals to which they were input). • When a display is connected by HDMI, if this is set to something other than PURE and 480i/576i
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    to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTIZONE remote controls on page 70. STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-9140TXH BAND TUNEPQLS HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME PHONES PUSH OPEN
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    table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls: Button  INPUT SELECT What it does Switches on/off power in the sub zone. Use to select the input function in the sub zone. Input function buttons Use to select the input function directly (this may not work for some functions) in the sub
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    the flat panel TV using the flat panel TV's remote control. • When the power is turned off then back on after switching the HDMI output, the input is set to a setting between HDMI1 and HDMI3 (VSX- 9040TXH)/4 (VSX-9140TXH), or BD. 3 If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will
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    dB HDMI HDMI Audio Amp HDMI output (VSX-9140TXH only) HDMI OUT ALL KURO LINK ON Setting Default DSP Surround back channel Processing ON Phase Control ON Sound Retriever iPod/USB function ON Other functions OFF Sound Delay 0.0 frame Dual Mono CH1 DRC AUTO SACD Gain 0 dB LFE
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    control will not work for the model that you are using. Note • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing RECEIVER . To go back a step, press RETURN. • After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation. Selecting preset codes directly 1 Press the input function
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    PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN
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    + - ENTER CH ENTER ENTER ENTER - EXIT/INFO EXIT TOP MENU TOP MENU - SAT/CATV POWER ON/OFF numerics  ENTER LIST ENTER HDD (Red) DVD (Green) (Yellow) (Blue AUDIO DISP CH +/- TOOLS/GUIDE/ EPG ENTER HOME MENU RETURN Red Green Yellow Blue ANT AUDIO DISPLAY CH+/- USER MENU ENTER
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    09 Controlling the rest of your system Button(s)  SOURCE Number buttons • (dot) ENTER (CLASS) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF numerics +10 ENTER numerics >10/CLEAR DISK/ENTER numerics CLEARc OPEN/CLOSEc CLEAR ENTER TOP MENU - - MS -
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    settings are saved and no errors occur. When the speakers are connected to this receiver, the test tone is output repeatedly. Press RETURN to cancel the test tone. Note 1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the HOME MENU. 2 • You can't use the HOME MENU when the iPod/USB, XM or SIRIUS
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    on page 77. 1.Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. Full Auto MCACC b. Auto MCACC c. Manual MCACC d. Demo 1b.Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER ALL SYMMETRY : M1.MEMORY 1 ALL CH ADJ : M2.MEMORY 2 FRONT ALIGH : M3.MEMORY 3 THX Speaker : NO Speaker Setting Channel Level Speaker Distance EQ Pro & S-Wave START
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    the speakers and the microphone. VSX-9140TXH: CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 VSX-9040TXH: USB select START then press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using a subwoofer, it
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    • If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the
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    adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 90. 1 Select 'Fine Channel Level' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. The volume increases to the 0.0 dB reference level. 1c.Manual MCACC A/V RECEIVER 1. Fine Channel Level 2. Fine SP Distance 3. Standing Wave 4. EQ Adjust
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    the Manual speaker setup on page 90. 1 Select 'Fine SP Distance' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 1c.Manual MCACC A/V RECEIVER 1. Fine Channel control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of sources using the HDMI connection. • When Standing Wave is selected for an MCACC preset memory
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    RETURN. You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust • Default setting: ON1/0.0dB (all channels/bands) Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of
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    a more detailed sound experience with your speaker system. It is best to try and see what works best for your particular room. Note Professional', then press ENTER. 1c.Manual MCACC A/V RECEIVER 1. Fine Channel Level 2. Fine SP Distance problem (i.e. excessive reverb) with your listening room. 84 En
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    and Output PC (see Connecting a PC for Advanced troubleshooting information. 4 If you selected 'Reverb View', you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel. Press RETURN when you're done. 1c5b.Reverb View A/V RECEIVER Channel HOME MENU and press MCACC to select it before pressing HOME
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    if a computer is connected, on the computer's screen. 1 Press RECEIVER , then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User HOME MENU. HOME MENU A/V RECEIVER 1. Advanced MCACC 2. MCACC Data Check 3. Data Management 4. System Setup 2.MCACC Data Check A/V RECEIVER a. Speaker Setting b. Channel Level c. Speaker
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    for channels that are not connected. Speaker Distance Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance on page 93 for more on this. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the MCACC Data Check menu. 2c.Speaker Distance A/V RECEIVER MCACC
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    with the Advanced MCACC function is transmitted to the connected computer.1 The 3D graphs of the reverb characteristics before and after calibration identification and clear any ones you don't need. 1 Press RECEIVER , then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your
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    you want to copy. • All Data - Copies all the settings of the selected MCACC preset memory. • Level & Distance - Copies only the channel level and speaker distance settings of the selected MCACC preset memory. 3 Select the MCACC preset you'll be copying the settings 'From', then specify where you
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    GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the  RECEIVER button to switch on.1 • If headphones are connected to the receiver
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    subwoofer. If you didn't connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the front speakers). 2 Select the surround back speaker setting. • Normal - Select for normal home theater use with surround back speakers in your main (speaker system A) setup. • Speaker B - Select to use
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    factor when setting up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Channel Level' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4a.Manual SP Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. Surr Back System 2. Speaker Setting 3. Channel Level 4. Speaker Distance 5. X-Curve 6. THX Audio Setting 4a3.Channel Level A/V RECEIVER MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 Test
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    a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks.1 1 Select 'X-Curve' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4a.Manual SP Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. Surr Back System 2. Speaker Setting 3. Channel Level 4. Speaker Distance 5. X-Curve 6. THX Audio Setting
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    HOME MENU. 3 Select 'Other Setup', then press ENTER. 4.SystemSetup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. Input Setup c. OSD Language d. Other Setup 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. KURO LINK Setup 2. Multi Ch In Setup 3. ZONE Audio Setup 4. Power ON Level Setup 5. Volume Limit Setup 6. Remote Control
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    if you've connected a power amplifier in the sub room (this receiver is simply being used as a pre-amp) and you will be using this receiver's controls to adjust the volume. • Fixed - Use this setting if you've connected a fully integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub
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    Control Mode Setup 7. Flicker Reduction Setup 4d6.Remote Control Mode Setup A/V RECEIVER Remote Control Mode : 1 OK Exit Return Exit Cancel 2 Select the Remote Control Mode setting you want. 3 Select "OK" to change the remote control mode. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to change the
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    in the same direction, the tone will not be the same on the right and left, and as a result the sound field will not be reproduced properly. However, if all the speakers are pointed towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group
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    the PHASE CONTROL wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands. indicator blinks. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. During loud playback the • Turn down the volume
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    not turn on. The ADVANCED MCACC indicator flashes and power turns off. • There is a problem with the receiver's power unit. The receiver may have a serious problem. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. AMP OVERHEAT and the • Allow the unit
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    Remedy No sound from one speaker. • Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 19). • Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 92). • Check that the speaker hasn't been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 91). • The channel may not be recorded in
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    also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 43). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 90). • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. • To use a 5.1-channel speaker
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    in some cases. Change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 91, and use the ALL (Keep SP System) option for the Auto MCACC menu in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 78 if this is a recurring problem. Can't adjust the Fine Speaker • Check that the speakers are all in phase (make
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    component, S-Video or composite video jacks between source and receiver. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support. • If video images do not appear on your TV
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    is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections. Configuration B Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most convenient connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to
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    Dock or the XM Mini- and check the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock cable is Tuner dock is not connected to this receiver. connected to this receiver. Check Antenna Loading No Signal Off Air The XM antenna is not connected to the XM MiniTuner Home Dock or the XM antenna cable is damaged. Check that the
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    another channel. Firmware Updating The SiriusConnect™ tuner's firmware is being updated. Wait for updating to finish. If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop working completely
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    When coupled with high-definition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience with stunning sound and high-definition picture. It supports bit rates of up to 18 Mbps and records up to 8 full-range channels (*) individually with 24-bit/96 kHz audio. It also features extensive
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    discrete audio channels, comprising five full range channels, including an LFE channel. Higher channel decoder. DTS-EXPRESS DTS-EXPRESS is a low-bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 5.1 channels Works with iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically
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    with a subwoofer certified to THX Select2™ specifications. • THX Loudness Plus Description THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™ Certified amplifiers. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audiences can now experience the rich details
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    home. This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel speakers and back surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and directional EX, you can manually select the THX respective owners. About and 7.1-channel support for Ltd. PIONEER Corporation
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    property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply. XM tuners and home docks or SIRIUS tuners (each sold separately) are required to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. All programming and
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    hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 59) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Input signal format Surround Back speaker(s): Connected Dolby Digital Surround DTS Surround Other stereo sources Analog sources
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    Additional information 12 Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There are also cases where only
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    11142 Sony 10810, 10000 SVA 10865 Sylvania 11271, 11394 Tatung 11101, 11756 Toshiba 10650, 11704 Viewsonic 11755 Vizio 11758, 11756 Zenith 10178 LCD Pioneer 11260 Akai 11675 AOC 11365 Apex Digital 10890, 11217 Audiovox 10180, 10802, 10875 Byd:sign 11309 Dell 11264, 11080, 11178 Dynex 12049 Element
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    20058 White Westinghouse 20000, 20278 XR-1000 20035, 20000 Yamaha 20038 Zenith 20037, 20039, 20033, 20000, 20278, 21479 ZT Group 21972 PVR Pioneer 22306, 22465, 22466, 22467 ABS 21972 Alienware 21972 CyberPower 21972 Dell 21972 DirecTV 20739 Gateway 21972 Go Video 20614 Hewlett Packard 21972 Howard
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    DVD General Pioneer 30525, 30571, 30142, 30631, 30632, 31460, 31512, 31571, 32442 3D LAB 30503, 30539 A-Trend 30714 Accurian 30675, 31416 Acoustic Solutions 30730 Adcom 31094 AEG 30788 Aiwa 30533, 30641 Akai 30695, 30770, 30899 Alba 30672 Alco 30790 Allegro 30869 Amphion Media Works 30872 Amstrad
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    Sensory Science 31158 Sharp 30675 Sony 31033, 31069, 31070, 31431, 31536 Sylvania 30675 Toshiba 31510, 31588, 32277 Zenith 30741 DVD/PVR Combination Pioneer 30631, 31512 Humax 31500, 31588 LG 30741 Panasonic 30490, 31010, 31011 Philips 31340 RCA 30522 Sharp 31256 Sony 31033, 31069, 31070, 31536
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    , 01442 Philips 01142, 01442 Proscan 00392 RCA 01392 Samsung 01442 Sony 00639, 01640 Tivo 01142, 01442 Zenith 01810 Cable Set Top Box General Pioneer 01877, 00877, 00144, 00533, 01021, 01782 A-Mark 00008, 00144 ABC 00237, 00008 Acorn 00237 Action 00237 Active 00237 Amino 01602, 01822 Archer 00237
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    kg (29.8 lb) VSX-9040TXH: 13.3 kg (29.3 lb) Furnished Parts Number MCACC Setup microphone (APM7009 1 Remote control unit (AXD7545 1 AA/IEC R6 dry cell batteries 2 iPod cable (ADE7129 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Power cord (ADG7111 1 Warranty card 1 These operating instructions Note
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    Image 67 Center Width 67 Channel Level 87, 92 Chroma HDMI Audio 67 Hue 68 I Input function 45 Default and possible settings 44 Input Setup 43-44 Input signal 61 iPod 38, 46-47, 108 Switching controls 47 IR jack 35 K KURO LINK 27, 63-65 L LFE Attenuate 66 Loudness 66 M Manual MCACC 80 Manual speaker
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    surround 56 Standing Wave 66, 82 Status 71 Stereo 58 Stream direct 59, 112 Surround back channel processing 59 Surround back speaker 91 Synchronized amp mode 65 System Setup 90 T THX 18, 78, 93, 109 Home THX 57 Tone Control 66 Treble 66 Troubleshooting 98 Tuner 31, 51-52 U Up Mix 60 USB 39, 48
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    CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation. S001_En 122 En
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    , or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support at the above listed number for assistance
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