Classe Audio VSX-80TXV-S manual Speaker Distance, THX Audio Setting

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The System Setup menu

3Confirm your selected setup option.

The test tones will start after you press ENTER.

4c.Channel Level

 

Test

Tone

[ Manual ]

Please

Wait . . .

20

 

Caution!

 

Loud

test tones

 

 

will

be output.

 

 

 

:Cancel

4 Adjust the level of each channel using

.

If you selected Manual, use

to switch speakers. The

Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on- screen:

4c.Channel Level

L 0.0dB

C

[

0.0dB ]

R

[

0.0dB ]

SR

[

0.0dB ]

SBR

[

0.0dB ]

SBL

[

0.0dB ]

SL

[

0.0dB ]

SW

[

0.0dB ]

:Finish

Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.1

5When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Tip

•You can change the channel levels at any time by using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/– on the remote control. You can set two channel levels: one for MULTI CH IN and one for the listening modes.

Speaker Distance

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.

1Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP

Setup

 

4d.Speaker

Distance

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

L

 

10.0ft (Reference)

 

b.Crossover Network

 

R

[

9.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

c.Channel

Level

 

C

 

9.5ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.Speaker

Distance

 

 

SL

[

6.0ft

]

 

 

 

 

 

e.THX Audio Setting

 

 

SR

[

6.5ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

f.THX Speaker Setup

 

SBL

[

6.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBR

[

6.5ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SW

[ 12.5ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

07

3When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Tip

•For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position.

THX Audio Setting

For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 27) with the Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 68), it is required that you make the setting. See THX speaker system setup on page 19 for more on THX speaker

placement.2

1Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup

:Return

2Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other.

4e.THX Audio Setting

SB SP Position

0-1 ft

SBL-SBR

:Finish

•0–1 ft – Surround speakers within 1 foot apart (best for THX surround sound).

•1– 4 ft – Surround speakers between 1 and 4 feet apart.

•4 ft < – Surround speakers more than 4 feet apart.

3When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using

.

You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.5 foot increments.

Note

1• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).

• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

2If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display).

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Contents VSX-80TXVVSX-80TXV-S Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityModel Number Responsible Party NameImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterSpeaker configuration in the OSD Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Playing a source Better sound using Basic Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxDVD player DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Use an optical cable for the connectionConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Tape deck, etc Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAC outlet Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitMULTI-ROOM Controls and displays DisplaySleep Over / ATTSelect Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Input SelectMute Multi OPEShift SourceStandard surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsUse the +/- buttons to set it as necessary Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSurround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Speaker Distance Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyFront Align Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Crossover Network Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Tip Select a setup optionSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingTHX Speaker Setup Select ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpecify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system Other connections Chapter Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsOther connections Connecting using HdmiUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your front speakers Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system 2nd Zone setting only.1Connecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersLarge Other connections Multi-room listening Using the multi-room controlsBasic multi-room setup Surround Back System multi-room setupPress Control Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume12V Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayAudio Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player DVD/LDAssigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupVideo Converter Setup Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysVolt Trigger setup Multi-Room and IR receiver setupMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Reducing the level of an analog signalDisplay shows RESET? Using other functions Using the sleep timerResetting the system Switching the speaker impedanceControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesRenaming input source names Direct function Multi Operation and System OffProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Using System off Using multi operationsControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsDisplay Remote controlSR cable is connected, but XM radio messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX THX MusicMode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX Games ModeAuto Multichannel signal formatsCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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