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Pioneer VSX-39TX Receiver
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Model:
VSX-39TX
Date:
2000
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Description:
audio/video multi-channel receiver

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Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-39TX TV Multimedia">Receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This well-developed approach to TV Multimedia">Receiver circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until now, has been only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. The result is that the product, in addition to being expertly built, and gives you optimal sound reproduction of DVDs, other multi channel sources and stereo sources as well. This TV Multimedia">Receiver is designed capture to a true reproduction of the intentions of a filmmaker or music producer at the time they were mastering the soundtrack in the studio. It incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in power amplifiers, with high-performance Hex power Direct Power MOS FET output transistors. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate representation of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources. In addition, the TV Multimedia">Amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar to give the purest sound available. All these elements consolidated in one TV Multimedia">Receiver afford the listener a new surround sound experience in his or her home. Universal Player Compatibility This TV Multimedia">Receiver incorporates the latest technology and is able to handle cutting edge audio formats, like DVD Audio, which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to decode all types of sources at the highest possible quality. The receiver’s multi channel in connections lets you hook up eight discrete channels of audio. It also has multi channel direct inputs and the ability to decode the cutting edge formats. Decoding of Next Generation Digital Source Film Formats Built into this TV Multimedia">Receiver is the latest in film sound format technology. This technology includes the recent THX SURROUND EX and HOME THX CINEMA surround modes which employ special processing to allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well-designed movie theaters. The THX SURROUND EX mode has been especially designed to incorporate surround back channels that some new source material uses. This TV Multimedia">Receiver has the ability to decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) sources, which are the standards of TV Multimedia">Home theater today. It also offers component video terminals for the sharpest video transmission available to the consumer. Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround Modes Advanced Theater modes enhance the sound of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can be achieved. The four modes are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of possibilities. DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround modes give you the capability of transforming your living room into seven different sonic environments when listening to music. Midnight Mode, Digital Noise Reduction & 7 Channel Tone Control The Midnight mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible. Digital noise reduction filters out unwanted noise from recordings to give you a clearer sound and the 7 channel tone control allows you to adjust the treble and bass of each channel individually to suit your listening tastes. New LCD Touch Panel Remote Control This touch sensitive screen remote control is the latest in convenient technology. It's easily viewed screen can access a huge amount of different buttons. Instead of the old method where one button had to perform many tasks, this remote can instantly change screens, allowing one button to have just one, clearly marked purpose. This remote can be used to operate a variety of other TV Multimedia">Components simply by recalling the appropriate setup codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. In addition, you can personalize your remote control with the key rename and item memo functions so that it reflects your personal home set up. The remote also has a lock feature to make sure none of the settings are changed accidentally. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when the TV Multimedia">Receiver is in standby mode.

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User Manual
Manual Type:
User Manual
Pages:
92
Size:
3.32 Mbytes (3477325 Bytes)
Language:
english
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Manual-ID:
ARB7230-A
Date:
2000 01 01
Quality:
Electronic document, no scan, very well readable.
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2020 10 02
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Before You Start ... 10 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 10 How to Use This Manual ... 10 Preparing the Remote Control ... 10 Loading the batteries ... 10 Remote Control Battery Alarm ... 11 The Touch Pen & Lock ... 11 Remote Control Cushions ... 11 Operating range of remote control unit ... 11 Installing the TV Multimedia">Receiver ... 11 Opening the Front Panel ... 11 Connecting Your Equipment ... 12 Audio TV Multimedia">Components ... 12 TV Multimedia">Cassette deck placement ... 12 Digital Connections ... 13 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player ... 14 Digital Input Assignment ... 14 Video TV Multimedia">Components ... 15 Satellite TV TV Multimedia">Components ... 16 TV ... 17 Multi Channel Input (External Decoder) ... 17 Connecting the TV Multimedia">Radio Antennas ... 18 Using outdoor antennas ... 18 Speakers ... 19 Placing Your Speakers ... 20 TV Multimedia">Speaker placement ... 20 Connecting additional amplifiers ... 21 Plugging In ... 21 Displays & Controls ... 22 Front Panel ... 22 Display ... 24 Remote Control ... 26 Basic TV Multimedia">Receiver LCD Screens ... 27 TV Multimedia">Receiver MAIN screen ... 27 TV Multimedia">Receiver SUB screen ... 28 Initial Set Up ... 29 On Screen Display ... 29 Switching video system between PAL and NTSC ... 29 Setting Up the Remote Control ... 30 Setting Up for Surround Sound ... 32 DIGITAL INPUT SELECT ... 33 TV Multimedia">Speaker SETTING ... 34 CHANNEL DELAY ... 36 CHANNEL LEVEL ... 37 CROSSOVER NETWORK ... 39 BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER ... 40 DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL ... 41 DUAL MONO SETTING ... 42 Basic Playback ... 43 Sound Modes ... 43 STANDARD modes ... 43 HOME THX CINEMA modes ... 43 ADVANCED THEATER modes ... 44 DSP mode ... 45 STEREO modes ... 45 Selecting a Sound Mode ... 46 Using surround sound ... 46 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ... 47 Playing Sources with Stereo Sound ... 48 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ... 49 Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function) ... 50 Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode ... 50 Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ... 51 Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control) ... 51 MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback ... 52 MULTI CHANNEL IN Setting ... 52 96kHz 24bit Performance ... 52 Direct Playback ... 53 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ... 53 Using the TV Multimedia">Tuner ... 54 Automatic and Manual Tuning ... 54 MPX Mode ... 54 Direct Access Tuning ... 55 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations ... 56 Recalling Memorized Stations ... 57 Remote Control of Other TV Multimedia">Components ... 58 Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other TV Multimedia">Components ... 58 Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control ... 58 Learning Mode: Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls ... 60 Locking the Settings ... 61 Item Memo ... 62 Key Rename ... 63 Using Remote Control with Other TV Multimedia">Components ... 64 DVD or LD player operations ... 64 TV Multimedia">CD player operations ... 65 MD operations ... 66 TV operations ... 67 CATV operations ... 68 STB (DTV) operations ... 68 STB (satellite tuner) operations ... 69 TV Multimedia">Cassette deck operations ... 70 VCR operations ... 71 Other screen for preset operations ... 71 Using Other Functions ... 72 Recording from Audio TV Multimedia">Components ... 72 Recording from Video TV Multimedia">Components ... 72 Video Select ... 73 Multi Operations ... 74 Performing multi operations ... 75 System OFF ... 76 Using SYSTEM OFF ... 77 Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION ... 78 Resetting the Remote Control ... 78 Multi-Room ... 79 MULTI-ROOM connections ... 79 MULTI-ROOM set up ... 80 Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system ... 81 Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system ... 82 The Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer TV Multimedia">Components ... 84 Dolby Digital ... 84 DTS ... 85 THX ... 85 Troubleshooting ... 84 Specifications ... 87

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