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Pioneer VSX-42 ELITE User Manual

Pioneer VSX-42 ELITE
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AV Receiver
VSX-42
Operating Instructions

Table of Contents

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Pioneer VSX-42 ELITE Specifications

General IconGeneral
Weight17 lbs 12 oz (8.1 kg)
3D SupportYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Yes
Audio Formats SupportedDolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Auto Speaker CalibrationMCACC
Frequency Response5Hz-100kHz
Input Sensitivity200mV
Dimensions16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 12-5/8 inches (420 x 158 x 321 mm)

Summary

Controls and Displays

Front Panel Controls

Detailed guide to all front panel buttons, dials, and indicators for operating the receiver.

Display Indicators

Explains the meaning of various indicators and symbols on the receiver's display.

Remote Control Operations

Comprehensive guide to using the remote control for all receiver functions and component control.

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting the Speakers

Instructions for connecting speaker wires, including bare wire and terminal types.

Making Cable Connections

Guidance on using HDMI, analog audio, and digital audio cables for optimal connections.

Connecting Antennas

Procedures for connecting AM loop and FM wire antennas for improved reception.

Connecting an iPod

Steps for connecting an iPod/iPhone/iPad to the dedicated USB terminal for audio playback.

Basic Setup

Automatic Surround Sound Setup (MCACC)

Detailed guide to the automatic acoustic calibration process for optimizing surround sound.

Basic Playback

Playing a Source

Instructions on selecting input sources and starting playback of audio or video content.

Playing an iPod

How to control and play music and media files from a connected iPod.

Playing a USB Device

Guide to playing audio and photo files from USB memory devices.

Playable File Formats

Lists supported audio and photo file formats for USB and network playback.

Listening to Your System

Choosing Listening Modes

Explains various listening modes for different audio sources and speaker configurations.

Phase Control for Better Sound

How to use Phase Control to improve sound clarity and coherence.

Setting Audio Options

Adjustments for sound parameters like EQ, sound delay, loudness, and digital formats.

Network Features

Network Playback Functions

Overview of playing music files from PCs and listening to internet radio via network.

Network Setup Menu

Steps for configuring network settings, including IP address, proxy, and firmware updates.

Playable File Formats

Lists supported audio file formats for network playback on the receiver.

Home Menu Functions

Manual Speaker Setup

Detailed manual adjustment of speaker size, distance, and levels for optimal surround sound.

Input Assignment

How to assign analog audio and component video inputs to specific sources.

Speaker System Configuration

Setting up how surround back or front height speakers are used.

Video Parameter Settings

Adjustments for video conversion, resolution, and aspect ratio for HDMI output.

HDMI Setup

Configuration of HDMI functions like Audio Return Channel and standby through settings.

Auto Power Down

Setting the receiver to automatically turn off after a period of inactivity.

Network Standby

Enabling network features like AirPlay to function when the receiver is in standby mode.

ZONE2 Setup

Configuring audio output for a second zone, including volume control.

12V Trigger Setting

Setting up input functions to trigger simultaneous operation via the 12V trigger output.

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