Classe Audio VSX-80TXV-S manual Listening to your system Chapter, Standard surround sound

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05Listening to your system

Chapter 5:

Listening to your system

Important

•The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro), settings and status of the receiver. See Listening modes with different input signal formats on page 69 for more on this.

Tip

•The listening modes described below can also be selected using the front panel controls. Simply press LISTENING MODE repeatedly to access the modes you want, then use the MULTI JOG to select a particular listening mode (after five seconds the mode is automatically set).

Auto playback

Listening in surround sound

Using this 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

The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.2

THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO

MULTI OPE AUTOSURR ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL

SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL

RECEIVER

There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects

multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1

THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO

MULTI OPE AUTOSURR ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL

SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL

RECEIVER

•While listening to a source, press STANDARD.

If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.

•If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display.3

With two channel sources, you can select from:

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources

•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources4

•While listening to a source, press AUTO SURR for auto playback of a source.

AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before showing the decoding or playback format. Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed.

•When listening to XM Radio, the XM HD Surround feature is selected automatically (see Using XM HD Surround on page 42 for more on this).

•2 Pro Logic IIx GAME– Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to video games

•2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono)

•Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources

•Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources5

With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you can select (according to format):

Note

1• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound above for more on these decoding formats).

• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs.

2In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers.

3If surround back channel processing (page 29) is switched OFF, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on page 33 is set to anything but Normal (SB)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound).

4When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. See Setting the effect options on page 27 to adjust them.

5When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see Setting the effect options on page 27).

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Contents VSX-80TXVVSX-80TXV-S Responsible Party Name Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityModel Number Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation 02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Basic Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Use an optical cable for the connection Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks DVR, VCR, etcCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysOver / ATT Controls and displays DisplaySleep MULTI-ROOMInput Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver SelectSource Multi OPEShift MuteAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Standard surround soundSetting the effect options Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Use the +/- buttons to set it as necessaryListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the tone controls Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceFront Align Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select a setup option Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Tip Crossover NetworkTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceSpecify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system THX Speaker SetupSelect ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Other connections Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connections ChapterSaving channel presets Connecting using HdmiUsing XM HD Surround Other connectionsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsAbout Hdmi Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections2nd Zone setting only.1 Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakersLarge Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers Surround Back System multi-room setup Using the multi-room controlsBasic multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls Press ControlUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 12VDVD/LD Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player AudioInput Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Assigning the Hdmi inputsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup Video Converter SetupMulti-Room and IR receiver setup Volt Trigger setupReducing the level of an analog signal Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingSwitching the speaker impedance Using other functions Using the sleep timerResetting the system Display shows RESET?Programming signals from other remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Using multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoRemote control DisplayXM radio messages SR cable is connected, butWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX THX Games Mode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX MusicModeMultichannel signal formats AutoAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation
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