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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-9300TX Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com • 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-9300TX Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com • 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
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...cable connections ...17 Connecting your TV ...18 Connecting a DVD player ...19 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs ...20 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box ...21 Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder ...22 Connecting other video sources ...23 Using the component video ... ...48 Memorizing station presets ...48 Listening to memorized station presets ...49 Naming station presets ...49 07 The Surround Setup menu Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu ...50 Surround back speaker setting ...51 Normal surround setting ...51 Speaker Setting ...51 Channel Level...
...cable connections ...17 Connecting your TV ...18 Connecting a DVD player ...19 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs ...20 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box ...21 Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder ...22 Connecting other video sources ...23 Using the component video ... ...48 Memorizing station presets ...48 Listening to memorized station presets ...49 Naming station presets ...49 07 The Surround Setup menu Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu ...50 Surround back speaker setting ...51 Normal surround setting ...51 Speaker Setting ...51 Channel Level...
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... System off ...Switching components on and off using your speakers ...Multi-room listening ...Making multi-room connections ...Using the multi-room controls ...Connecting an IR receiver ...Connecting additional amplifiers ...Using the USB interface ...Connecting a PC for other functions Making an audio or a video recording ...Adjusting the delay of a soundtrack...Watching video and audio sources independently . . Controls for TVs ...Controls for Advanced MCACC output ...Advanced MCACC output using the 12 volt trigger ...Operating other Pioneer components with other remote controls . .
... System off ...Switching components on and off using your speakers ...Multi-room listening ...Making multi-room connections ...Using the multi-room controls ...Connecting an IR receiver ...Connecting additional amplifiers ...Using the USB interface ...Connecting a PC for other functions Making an audio or a video recording ...Adjusting the delay of a soundtrack...Watching video and audio sources independently . . Controls for TVs ...Controls for Advanced MCACC output ...Advanced MCACC output using the 12 volt trigger ...Operating other Pioneer components with other remote controls . .
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... your TV. The built-in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound. • Seamless video conversion With the Pioneer video converter, you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone and stand • Remote control unit • Alkaline batteries (AA IEC LR6) x 4...brings theater sound right into your home with the help of a graphical output that you can be displayed on the rear of this receiver amplifier has been designated AIR Studios Monitor. Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you can take advantage of the built...
... your TV. The built-in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound. • Seamless video conversion With the Pioneer video converter, you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone and stand • Remote control unit • Alkaline batteries (AA IEC LR6) x 4...brings theater sound right into your home with the help of a graphical output that you can be displayed on the rear of this receiver amplifier has been designated AIR Studios Monitor. Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you can take advantage of the built...
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...: - If not enough space is vibration or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with items (such as leakage and bursting. Receiver Slot and openings in places that are provided for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at least 8 in direct sunlight - Installing the... receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to protect the equipment from equipment that gives ...
...: - If not enough space is vibration or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with items (such as leakage and bursting. Receiver Slot and openings in places that are provided for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at least 8 in direct sunlight - Installing the... receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to protect the equipment from equipment that gives ...
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... home theater You are explained in Listening to your system on page 37. In most cases, you the feeling of them being there'. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your room, but also on the speakers you should refer... surround sound, you many more options (such as shown below . 2 Hook up your DVD player. Use a standard RCA video cable to connect your receiver to the TV using stereo equipment to listen to music, but other possibilities (like you get from the DVD player to soundtracks. If you hook...
... home theater You are explained in Listening to your system on page 37. In most cases, you the feeling of them being there'. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your room, but also on the speakers you should refer... surround sound, you many more options (such as shown below . 2 Hook up your DVD player. Use a standard RCA video cable to connect your receiver to the TV using stereo equipment to listen to music, but other possibilities (like you get from the DVD player to soundtracks. If you hook...
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... TV LINE LEVEL INPUT Center AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX Surround left Surround right Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary. Although this is ideal, other configurations with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well...
... TV LINE LEVEL INPUT Center AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX Surround left Surround right Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary. Although this is ideal, other configurations with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well...
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... on the sound. In addition to the basic playback explained in Playing a source on page 14, there are several other ) player on the receiver comprises a positive (+) red, and negative (-) black terminal. See Listening to use is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. B... Front L Front R Subwoofer Center Surround L Surround R Surround back L Surround back R 11 En Make sure you can select. See also Making receiver settings from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is properly...
... on the sound. In addition to the basic playback explained in Playing a source on page 14, there are several other ) player on the receiver comprises a positive (+) red, and negative (-) black terminal. See Listening to use is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. B... Front L Front R Subwoofer Center Surround L Surround R Surround back L Surround back R 11 En Make sure you can select. See also Making receiver settings from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is properly...
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...microphone. • Place the microphone on the supplied microphone stand (shown above) for the best results with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests ... on your normal listening position. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on . 12 En Function Rename 5. System Setup 1. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up /down...
...microphone. • Place the microphone on the supplied microphone stand (shown above) for the best results with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests ... on your normal listening position. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on . 12 En Function Rename 5. System Setup 1. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up /down...
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... selected, then press ENTER. Use / (cursor up the volume. • See below for surround back). Auto Surround Setup Set microphone Turn on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to select Retry. Try to be as quiet as possible while it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using a subwoofer... 6 Make sure 'Normal System' is output loudly. Auto Surround Setup Auto Surround Setup Now Analyzing ••• 8 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to the next step. Select 'Exit' to go to determine the optimum...
... selected, then press ENTER. Use / (cursor up the volume. • See below for surround back). Auto Surround Setup Set microphone Turn on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to select Retry. Try to be as quiet as possible while it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using a subwoofer... 6 Make sure 'Normal System' is output loudly. Auto Surround Setup Auto Surround Setup Now Analyzing ••• 8 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to the next step. Select 'Exit' to go to determine the optimum...
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...If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you select Cancel at any time during the Auto Surround Setup, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will only hear sound from the speakers connected to PCM. Checking the settings on your DVD (or other component). In...Turn down the volume of the surround listening modes (see The Surround Setup menu on the remote control. 4 Start playback of the player to this receiver. Note • Depending on . When you're finished, select Exit to go back to disconnect the microphone after you have one of your DVD...
...If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you select Cancel at any time during the Auto Surround Setup, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will only hear sound from the speakers connected to PCM. Checking the settings on your DVD (or other component). In...Turn down the volume of the surround listening modes (see The Surround Setup menu on the remote control. 4 Start playback of the player to this receiver. Note • Depending on . When you're finished, select Exit to go back to disconnect the microphone after you have one of your DVD...
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...; Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from a single remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components to enable you to input functions for maximum flexibility. 15 En See Connecting analog audio sources on page 26 for connection details. ... system is for use your PC as CD players, tape decks and turntables. This section has been designed so that you to this receiver. All the inputs are freely assignable to input functions for maximum flexibility. • If a connected component does not correspond to the input...
...; Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from a single remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components to enable you to input functions for maximum flexibility. 15 En See Connecting analog audio sources on page 26 for connection details. ... system is for use your PC as CD players, tape decks and turntables. This section has been designed so that you to this receiver. All the inputs are freely assignable to input functions for maximum flexibility. • If a connected component does not correspond to the input...
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...digital audio outputs for connecting to connect separate amplifiers for center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. See Switching components on and off when the receiver is in that this ). • When recording video sources however, you to connect various video sources using component video. See Connecting digital audio sources... details. 9 Multi-room and source outputs The analog audio outputs are connected to the same input function, the converter gives priority to the receiver. • Also note that order). If several video components are for recording.
...digital audio outputs for connecting to connect separate amplifiers for center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. See Switching components on and off when the receiver is in that this ). • When recording video sources however, you to connect various video sources using component video. See Connecting digital audio sources... details. 9 Multi-room and source outputs The analog audio outputs are connected to the same input function, the converter gives priority to the receiver. • Also note that order). If several video components are for recording.
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.... • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can also use a standard RCA video cable for audio. In this receiver. Y PB Green Blue Red PR Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable When making cable connections Be careful not to this way, interference between the signals...
.... • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can also use a standard RCA video cable for audio. In this receiver. Y PB Green Blue Red PR Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable When making cable connections Be careful not to this way, interference between the signals...
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...to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. • Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. 3 Connect an optical digital audio output from digital TV broadcasts. 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on your TV. AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX 2 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT ...3 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN 1 TV 18 En If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you can connect the digital audio output to this receiver to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS sound...
...to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. • Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. 3 Connect an optical digital audio output from digital TV broadcasts. 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on your TV. AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX 2 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT ...3 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN 1 TV 18 En If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you can connect the digital audio output to this receiver to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS sound...
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... on page 75). 2 If your DVD player only has stereo analog audio outputs, connect these to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs on this receiver. • Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see Connecting the... can connect it . 3 Connect a composite or S-video output on your equipment 03 Connecting a DVD player AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT 1 2 3 DVD player Different DVD players offer a different selection of video cable ...
... on page 75). 2 If your DVD player only has stereo analog audio outputs, connect these to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs on this receiver. • Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see Connecting the... can connect it . 3 Connect a composite or S-video output on your equipment 03 Connecting a DVD player AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT 1 2 3 DVD player Different DVD players offer a different selection of video cable ...
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...channels). 1 Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding MULTI CH IN jack on this receiver. Note • To listen to multichannel analog audio you'll need to press MULTI CH INPUT on the remote (see Using the... corresponding input on this receiver. • Use standard RCA phono cables for the connections. • Take care to connect each output to the SURROUND BACK L jack on the receiver. 2 If your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog outputs AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX R FRONT L SUB...
...channels). 1 Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding MULTI CH IN jack on this receiver. Note • To listen to multichannel analog audio you'll need to press MULTI CH INPUT on the remote (see Using the... corresponding input on this receiver. • Use standard RCA phono cables for the connections. • Take care to connect each output to the SURROUND BACK L jack on the receiver. 2 If your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog outputs AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX R FRONT L SUB...
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... component to the DIGITAL 1 (TV/ SAT) input on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. Note • If your TV to (see Assigning the digital inputs on page 75). AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX 2 DIGITAL OUT 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO ...OPTICAL COAXIAL STB 21 En However, you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already connected your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, omit step 2...
... component to the DIGITAL 1 (TV/ SAT) input on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. Note • If your TV to (see Assigning the digital inputs on page 75). AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX 2 DIGITAL OUT 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO ...OPTICAL COAXIAL STB 21 En However, you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already connected your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, omit step 2...
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...8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX 3 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV IN VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 2 DVR, VCR, etc. 22 En Note • If your TV. 1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the VCR1/DVR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver. • ...a standard RCA video or S-video cable for the video connection. • For a second recorder, use the VCR2 inputs. 2 Connect a set up the receiver (see Assigning the digital inputs on page 75). • Use a coaxial digital audio cable or an optical cable for the video connection. • For a...
...8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX 3 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV IN VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 2 DVR, VCR, etc. 22 En Note • If your TV. 1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the VCR1/DVR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver. • ...a standard RCA video or S-video cable for the video connection. • For a second recorder, use the VCR2 inputs. 2 Connect a set up the receiver (see Assigning the digital inputs on page 75). • Use a coaxial digital audio cable or an optical cable for the video connection. • For a...
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... TV. 2 If the source component has a digital audio output, connect it to a spare digital audio input on this receiver for the connection depending on page 75). AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX 2 DIGITAL OUT 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO LD player, video player, TV game, etc. 23...
... TV. 2 If the source component has a digital audio output, connect it to a spare digital audio input on this receiver for the connection depending on page 75). AC IN CENTER SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX SELECTABLE VSX-9300TX 2 DIGITAL OUT 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO LD player, video player, TV game, etc. 23...