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  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    -81TXV VSX-81TXV-S Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • 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
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 2
    -CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-81TXV, VSX-81TXV-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio use shielded cables and connectors for connections. D8-10-3a_En WARNING: Handling the
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    or cable system is connected to the product, mast and supporting structure, grounding instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls amplifiers) that produce heat. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE
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    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 8 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 10 Playing a source 10 Better sound using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting
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    Using System off 68 Controls for TVs 69 Controls for other components 69 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 70 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Power 71 No sound 71 Other audio problems 72 Video 73 Settings 73 Display 74 Remote control 75 HDMI 75 iPod
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    six-channel surround sound. • Phase correction The Phase Control technology incorporated into this receiver's design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position. • Sound Retriever The Sound Retriever feature employs
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    regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply reduce the life or performance of batteries. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. - in direct sunlight - in damp or wet areas -
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    the DVD input is selected. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround
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    E S.RETRIEVER MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL BAND TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC
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    . Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTVINFO
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    , digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 58 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. Operating other Pioneer components with this
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    of the receiver. Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 55. 17 Multi-room and source outputs Use to connect a second amplifier in a , THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the AV options on page 61) OFF. This product incorporates copyright protection
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    LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-81TXV AM LOOP L OUT P CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R FRONT WOOFER OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L DVR/VCR2 R FRONT MULTI C The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD
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    connection. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. VSX-81TXV flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV
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    to connect these too. IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 VSX-81TXV
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    Connecting analog audio sources This receiver OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN CH IN VSX-81TXV PHONES SYSTEM remote) to select VIDEO/ GAME. OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. • Connect sound problems may occur depending on your computer
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    ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM VSX-81TXV AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Surround left Surround right Surround back left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver
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    the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers. • Other connections on page angle. • Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the
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    FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas below). fig. a fig. b fig. c 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.
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    your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier
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    PHASE CONTROL indicator Lights when Phase Control is switched on (page 10). 6 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 49). 7 Character display See Display on page 23. 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control
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    recall (page 31). 22 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 51). Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the
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    Virtual surround back processing (page 29). 8 Sound processing indicators Light according to the active AV parameter(s) (page 61). 9 TUNER indicators TUNED - Lights when a broadcast is being received. STEREO - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. MONO - Lights
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    GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL BAND 7 TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 15 8 9 10 11 DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTVINFO MUTE REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DISP CH STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch DVD CH STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT 16 17 18 RECEIVER The remote sound
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    your surround sound system (page 33) and the AV options (page 61). Also used to control DVD menus remote control LCD. 12 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver various surround modes (page 27). 18 PHASE - Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 10). MCACC - Press
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    controls 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 29. Standard surround sound
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    MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press THX (HOME THX) to select connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are not available. 3 • Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound
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    the AV options on PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER sound source (see Stream direct with different input signal formats on page 81). STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER any sound delay sound PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER surround sound (MCACC
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    don't output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 61 is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver. 3 • This is useful if you find there is a slight
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    feature localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. • Press RECEIVER then press DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off. Using the tone controls Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to adjust the bass
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 XM RADIO ROOM 2 iPod HDMI1 TUNER RECEIVER DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL BAND
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    four characters long. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 space] • Use the ST / buttons (remote) to select characters. • Press ENTER to confirm a character. If no . • You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. 32 En
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    REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE iPod HDMI2 HDMI1 XM RADIO TUNER ROOM 2 RECEIVER SR+ DIMMER DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE
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    position When you're finished settings the options, press RETURN to go back to the Auto MCACC main setup. 4 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on
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    the speaker connections. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting (and number for surround back) and continue. 7 Make sure 'OK' is selected, then press ENTER. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more
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    settings below, you'll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 if you're unsure how to do this. Also see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on
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    a channel, simply use / to select it. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Fine Speaker Distance • Default setting: 10.0 ft (all speakers) For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some
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    control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of sources using the HDMI connection. 2 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer-see Connecting
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    , the manual Advanced EQ setup (below) provides a more customized calibration of your system using the direct sound of the speakers. This is done with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer - see Connecting a PC
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    press ENTER. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch channel. • Reverb Output PC - See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 equalization performed by this receiver (before calibration). • on page 74 for troubleshooting information. 4 If you
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    Making receiver settings from the 8.0ft : 11.5ft :Return 4a3.Standing Wave MCACC M1. MEMORY 1 Sranding Wave Control : ON Filter Ch [ SUB W. ] TRIM :+12.0dB No. 1 2 3 manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 or
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 42
    Management setup menu. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only : • Speaker Setting - Specify the size and number of speakers you've connected (see below). • Channel Level - Adjust the overall balance of your speaker
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    . If you didn't connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Channel Level Using the channel level which sounds best. If you're having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to
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    on the remote control. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the Manual SP
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    soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts as 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. 5.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker
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    . • For detailed instructions on using the iPod, please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod. • The connected iPod should be updated with iPod updater software higher than version 2004-10-20. 3 • The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 47
    controls The following table shows the basic playback controls sound quality from digital signal radios, an extensive variety of programming and nationwide coverage. Visit www.xmradio.com for more details on this service. Connecting your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect VSX-81TXV AM
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    From the XM Channel Guide, you can browse XM preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel. Listening to channel the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset. Connect & Play™, XM-Ready technology to achieve optimal surround sound from XM radio. •
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    / VSX-81TXV • The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector on the player. 3 Press HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (depending on which input you've connected to). You can also use the front panel controls. • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options
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    depending on whether your player supports surround back channels).1 Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio. 1 Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding MULTI CH input jack on this receiver. • Use standard RCA/phono
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    connect the High to the Low terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 42. However, if SP B is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (
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    SUR- SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN VSX-81TXV ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer • You can use the
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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Using the multi-room controls The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub room volume and select sources. See Multi-room remote controls below when using the remote control. STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV
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    to the IR receiver. Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 70 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead
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    this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an SR+ cable1 to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is changed.2 CONTROL OUT VSX-81TXV
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    to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display. VIDEO INPUT 1 Pioneer plasma display VIDEO INPUT 2 DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD/LD AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV
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    available RS-232C cable to connect the RS232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack 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
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    Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6. connection from a CONTROL OUT jack on the display to the CONTROL IN jack on this receiver (opposite from the setup in Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 55). Note that to control this receiver using the remote
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    are using the receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the 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 room and want to use that receiver's volume controls
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    this receiver to your plasma display. 7b.SR+ Setup PDP Volume Control [ OFF ] Monitor Out Connect OFF :Finish 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu. OSD Adjustment Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems difficult to see all the instructions
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    sound and picture settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if a setting doesn't appear in the AV Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER
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    or video source connected to the receiver (such as a instruction manual remote control to set the sleep timer. CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 XM RADIO ROOM 2 iPod HDMI1 TUNER RECEIVER SLEEP SR+ VIDEO SEL DIMMER ANALOG ATT MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS Note 1 • The receiver's volume, AV
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    rating. Use the front panel controls to do this. • With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ ON seconds each: Input source Signal select Sound Retriever MCACC Position Listening mode Surround PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT Note 1 You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver
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    Receiver Type Room 2 Volume SR+ SR+ Control On/Off SR+ Volume Control On/Off Variable Setting 1 -60 OFF OFF Monitor Out OFF DSP MCACC Position Memory Surround back channel Processing Phase Control Sound Retriever Sound (HP) STEREO See also Setting the AV options on page 61 for other default
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    HDMI2 HDMI1 XM RADIO TUNER ROOM 2 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL BAND 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to
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    SELECT CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE TV CONTROL XM RADIO TUNER VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 ENTER DISP MPX TV VOL DTVMENU ST SETUP AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE TV SAT CD-R i Pod D.ACCESS +10 SLEEP SR+ RECEIVER INPUT SELECT CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 5 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is
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    HDMI2 XM RADIO ROOM 2 iPod HDMI1 TUNER RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL BAND 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to
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    INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DISP CH STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch DVD CH STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL RECEIVER 1 Press MULTI OPE. MULTI OP flashes
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    (Not possible with all models.) Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV DTV menu. GUIDE Use as the GUIDE button for navigating 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
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    GUIDE receiver's remote control, refer to Setting the remote to control other components on page 65. If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using the remote sensor. • See Using this receiver with a Pioneer
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    set of wires. If off or the Phase Control indicator so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands. blinks. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. During loud playback the power
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    on page 43). No sound from one speaker. • Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down. No sound when using the System • If sound is muted This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 73
    receiver are correctly, but the playback sound matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 17). is odd. The PHASE CONTROL computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not when there is no sound also Problems when using
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 74
    speaker setting manually in problem. Can't adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting (page 37) properly. • Check that the speakers are all in phase sound remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness. display goes off. You can't get DIGITAL to display • Check the digital connections
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    • Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control. • Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor. • Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 70
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    information iPod messages Symptom Error I1 Error I2 No Track Cause Action There is a problem with the signal path from the Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver. iPod to the receiver. If this doesn't seem to work, try resetting your iPod. The software version being
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 77
    channel sources With two channel sources, the ".1" subwoofer channel is generated by bass management in the receiver. Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack, which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced surround listening
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    support computer, or with an AV amplifier sounds will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position. Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel's time and phase .com. Only receiver and controller products bearing the manually select 78 En
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    above As above a.2 PRO LOGIC has a maximum of 5.1 channel playback. b.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected. c.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected. THX 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX 2 PRO LOGIC+THXa Neo:6 CINEMA+THX THX GAMES MODEb Auto Surround 2 Pro
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    decoding (Maximum 5.1 channel playback) Straight decoding Dolby Digital DTS and DTS 96/24 WMA9 Pro DVD-A (5.1 channel encoding) a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected. b.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 81
    channel flagged) Dolby Digital DTS and DTS 96/24 WMA9 Pro (5.1 channel encoding) DVD-A sources a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected. Straight decoding Straight decoding As above As above As above As above Straight decoding Straight decoding As above As above As above As
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 82
    Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers ** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Audio Section Input (Sensitivity/ Remote control unit 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 iPod audio control cable 1 Warranty card 1 These operating instructions
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 83
    Guard against this by setting your equipment 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 without distortion. Once you have established a comfortable
  • Pioneer VSX81TXV | Owner's Manual - Page 84
    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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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-81TXV
VSX-81TXV
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