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...CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-9140TXH VSX-9040TXH Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://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 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...
...CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-9140TXH VSX-9040TXH Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://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 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...
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..., pursuant to operate the equipment. K041_En WARNING This equipment is for help. Be sure that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the unit to other than household purposes (such as a vase or flower pot...accept any container filled with the limits for even during the warranty period. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-9140TXH, VSX-9040TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. If this equipment (such as long-term use for business purposes in a residential installation...
..., pursuant to operate the equipment. K041_En WARNING This equipment is for help. Be sure that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the unit to other than household purposes (such as a vase or flower pot...accept any container filled with the limits for even during the warranty period. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-9140TXH, VSX-9040TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. If this equipment (such as long-term use for business purposes in a residential installation...
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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 HDMI connection 45 ... USB memory device 49 About playable file formats 50 Listening to the radio 51 Improving FM sound 51 Using Neural THX 51 Tuning directly to a station 51 Saving station presets 51 Naming station presets 51 Listening to station presets 52 Listening to Satellite Radio 52 Listening...
...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 HDMI connection 45 ... USB memory device 49 About playable file formats 50 Listening to the radio 51 Improving FM sound 51 Using Neural THX 51 Tuning directly to a station 51 Saving station presets 51 Naming station presets 51 Listening to station presets 52 Listening to Satellite Radio 52 Listening...
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THX Surround 110 About SIRIUS and XM 111 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with a product of your system settings 71 Resetting the system 72 Default system settings 72 09 Controlling the rest of a different brand that supports the ... other components . . . . 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default preset codes 74 Controls the components 74 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert 78 Manual MCACC setup 80 Fine Channel Level 81 Fine Speaker Distance 82 Standing...
THX Surround 110 About SIRIUS and XM 111 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with a product of your system settings 71 Resetting the system 72 Default system settings 72 09 Controlling the rest of a different brand that supports the ... other components . . . . 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default preset codes 74 Controls the components 74 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert 78 Manual MCACC setup 80 Fine Channel Level 81 Fine Speaker Distance 82 Standing...
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... than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-9140TXH model only) 12 Basic playback (page 45) 13 Adjusting... Connecting the speakers • Placing the speakers (page 18) • Connecting the speakers (page 19) • Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections (page 20) • Bi-amping your speakers (page 21) 4 Connecting the components • About...8226; Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 31) • Plugging in the receiver (page 39) 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 40) (Only if the impedance of ...
... than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-9140TXH model only) 12 Basic playback (page 45) 13 Adjusting... Connecting the speakers • Placing the speakers (page 18) • Connecting the speakers (page 19) • Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections (page 20) • Bi-amping your speakers (page 21) 4 Connecting the components • About...8226; Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 31) • Plugging in the receiver (page 39) 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 40) (Only if the impedance of ...
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... digital video converter of this receiver generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a particular sound field. • Easy setup using computer. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for optimal surround sound...
... digital video converter of this receiver generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a particular sound field. • Easy setup using computer. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for optimal surround sound...
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The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel audio from a USB mass storage device connected to put it on ... places that are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a heater. in places that have different...fire. Before you start 01 • XM and SIRIUS Ready With the XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit ...
The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel audio from a USB mass storage device connected to put it on ... places that are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a heater. in places that have different...fire. Before you start 01 • XM and SIRIUS Ready With the XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit ...
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... 61). CLASS - INPUT - Use to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 59). Press to switch between standby and on for this receiver. Use to select channels. DIMMER - VSX-9140TXH only: HDMI OUT - Use to adjust the volume on your system on ...) of an analog input signal to TV operation selector switch. ENTER can access a radio station directly using the following system: • White - Dims or brightens the display (page 71). Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 71). Other controls...
... 61). CLASS - INPUT - Use to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 59). Press to switch between standby and on for this receiver. Use to select channels. DIMMER - VSX-9140TXH only: HDMI OUT - Use to adjust the volume on your system on ...) of an analog input signal to TV operation selector switch. ENTER can access a radio station directly using the following system: • White - Dims or brightens the display (page 71). Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 71). Other controls...
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... control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 59). 17 Press to set preset code of a double cassette deck player. These buttons also function as described below. Changes the audio or channel on /off Phase Control (page 61). Also use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 51). 7 Component/Receiver control buttons The...
... control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 59). 17 Press to set preset code of a double cassette deck player. These buttons also function as described below. Changes the audio or channel on /off Phase Control (page 61). Also use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 51). 7 Component/Receiver control buttons The...
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... 1 2 STANDBY/ON INPUT 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 MASTER... 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VSX-9140TXH USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC VSX-9040TXH 14 16 13 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and...
... 1 2 STANDBY/ON INPUT 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 MASTER... 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VSX-9140TXH USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC VSX-9040TXH 14 16 13 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and...
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...) use these controls to control the sub zone from the receiver. Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is switched on (page 56). Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a... signal. Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 59). L/R - Light during playback of PCM signals. 7 SOUND Lights when any of the Home THX modes is selected (page 57). 10 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is switched on page 37. 16 VSX-9040TXH only: VIDEO 2...
...) use these controls to control the sub zone from the receiver. Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is switched on (page 56). Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a... signal. Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 59). L/R - Light during playback of PCM signals. 7 SOUND Lights when any of the Home THX modes is selected (page 57). 10 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is switched on page 37. 16 VSX-9040TXH only: VIDEO 2...
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...as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc. See Connecting other audio components on page 29. 11 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs. See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 29. 12 Multichannel ...Use to connect 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...
...as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc. See Connecting other audio components on page 29. 11 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs. See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 29. 12 Multichannel ...Use to connect 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...
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... (default) • If you have six speakers, either only connect one surround back speaker (6.1 ch surround), or connect for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound. • Surr Back System setting: Front Bi-Amp L Front left* SW C Center Subwoofer R Front right* [3] 5.1ch surround & ... SBR Surround back right [2] 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for the 7.1-channel setting as shown on the B speakers. • Surr Back System setting: Speaker B L Front left SW C Center Subwoofer R Front right...
... (default) • If you have six speakers, either only connect one surround back speaker (6.1 ch surround), or connect for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound. • Surr Back System setting: Front Bi-Amp L Front left* SW C Center Subwoofer R Front right* [3] 5.1ch surround & ... SBR Surround back right [2] 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for the 7.1-channel setting as shown on the B speakers. • Surr Back System setting: Speaker B L Front left SW C Center Subwoofer R Front right...
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...THX speaker system setup If you 're listening to them. The following guidelines should be more directly behind the listener than your ears and tilted slight downward. Doing so can be set directly to the side of the room. 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers To achieve the... from your system. • The subwoofer can weaken the surround sound effect. 18 En The angle depends on your subwoofer. Use less of the center channel is not recommended. • For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. If not, place them very high on ...
...THX speaker system setup If you 're listening to them. The following guidelines should be more directly behind the listener than your ears and tilted slight downward. Doing so can be set directly to the side of the room. 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers To achieve the... from your system. • The subwoofer can weaken the surround sound effect. 18 En The angle depends on your subwoofer. Use less of the center channel is not recommended. • For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. If not, place them very high on ...
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Left Speaker B - Right ZONE 2 setting ZONE 2 - Left ZONE 2 - 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 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 IN 2 ...-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-9140TXH AC IN Surround left The surround back terminals can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be used for the...
Left Speaker B - Right ZONE 2 setting ZONE 2 - Left ZONE 2 - 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 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 IN 2 ...-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-9140TXH AC IN Surround left The surround back terminals can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be used for the...
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... the first available signal in the following order when you can be careful when inserting the plug not to do this receiver. See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections on page 20. 2 Select 'Speaker B' from the Surr Back System menu. About the audio connection There are several...to the surround back speaker terminals. See Bi-amping your equipment Selecting the Surr Back system The surround back terminals can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in addition to for high sound quality with stereo playback on another room. 1 Connect a pair of audio input and ...
... the first available signal in the following order when you can be careful when inserting the plug not to do this receiver. See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections on page 20. 2 Select 'Speaker B' from the Surr Back System menu. About the audio connection There are several...to the surround back speaker terminals. See Bi-amping your equipment Selecting the Surr Back system The surround back terminals can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in addition to for high sound quality with stereo playback on another room. 1 Connect a pair of audio input and ...
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...connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-9140TXH only: When connecting to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using a commercially available HDMI cable. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see... Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 43). 24 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect...
...connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-9140TXH only: When connecting to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using a commercially available HDMI cable. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see... Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 43). 24 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect...
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... advantage of progressive scan video (if your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. • If your DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 29. 25 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source... 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 should give superior picture quality when compared to the...
... advantage of progressive scan video (if your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. • If your DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 29. 25 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source... 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 should give superior picture quality when compared to the...
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... signals. If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to the receiver's different input terminals. VSX-9040TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no other connections are used. Consult your equipment... by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • Deep Color signal transfer2 • x.v.Color signal transfer2 • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to this terminal. Refer to The Input Setup menu on the component you...
... signals. If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to the receiver's different input terminals. VSX-9040TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no other connections are used. Consult your equipment... by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • Deep Color signal transfer2 • x.v.Color signal transfer2 • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to this terminal. Refer to The Input Setup menu on the component you...
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... T1 2 VSX-9140TXH • If your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's surround back output terminals are all examples of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with your component for playback. Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial...connections. 29 En Most digital components also have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with audio recorders. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you to connect audio components for more ...
... T1 2 VSX-9140TXH • If your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's surround back output terminals are all examples of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with your component for playback. Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial...connections. 29 En Most digital components also have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with audio recorders. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you to connect audio components for more ...