DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH To establish a safe level, Decibel Level Example

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

•Start your volume control at a low setting.

•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers

40Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

50Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

60Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

70Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

80Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,

thunderclap

140Gunshot blast, jet plane

180Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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Contents Operating Instructions Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number Responsible Party NameImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start Listening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterReceiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Progress report is displayed on-screen whileSelect the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a source02 5 minute guide Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsTweeter Midrange Woofer Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Fullband PHASE.3Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerVSX-94TXH Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCRConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableUse an optical cable for the connection This unit has an on-board Windows Media Audio Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderSurround Left Right Back left Back right Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Front Left Right10 mm 3/8 Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Banana plug connectionsAssemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1 Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAC outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverInput Selector dial Use to select an input source Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectSOURCE StatusMulti OPE ShiftAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoHdmi Digital Analog Choosing the input signalSelecting Mcacc presets While listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc PositionUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterListening to the radio Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuFront Align System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select the surround back speaker setting Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menuWhen youre finished, press Return Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelStanding Wave Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing Mcacc presets Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press EnterSpeaker Distance Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsOther connections Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Connecting your XM Radio receiverUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio Listening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerPress Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioSelecting channels and browsing by genre HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display Connecting using HdmiUsing the Sirius Menu Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.1Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSelect ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu Other connections Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakersTo bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers Normal default or Speaker B in Surround back speakerBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMaking MULTI-ZONE connections For the zone you have selected Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Use the Input Selector dial to select the sourceInput Connecting an IR receiverSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger MULTI-ZONE remote controlsDVD player Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack onRear panel of the receiver Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterPersonal computer Hdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterMaking the Hdmi Control connections About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Multi Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays You will return to the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuPress Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsSetting the Video options Using other functionsPrepare the source you want to record Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordDimming the display Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerPress Status to check the system settings Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Default system settingsDSP Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Direct functionPress Multi OPE Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to inputControls 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 Phase Control featureSettings Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay 96 kHz Remote controlNo Music Track Hdcp Error shows in the displayError IPod messagesSirius radio messages XM radio messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXAbout Neural Surround PRO Logic Stereo 2 channel signal formatsON/AUTO THX CinemaDolby Digital Plus Straight decoding Multichannel signal formatsTHX Games Mode a XM RadioAuto DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscreteMovie a MOVIE+THX a Pro Logic llx Movie aSacd Direct VSX-94TXH or Straight decoding VSX-92TXH Direct Pure DirectCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsAdditional information Our philosophy FeaturesInformation courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Decibel Level ExamplePioneer Corporation