Pioneer VSA-AX10 operating instructions Setting Up for Surround Sound, Speaker Systems See p.38-40

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Setting Up for Surround Sound

To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following setup operations. Some of these may be the same (and take precedence over) the settings you made in the Quick Start Guide. If you think the ones you made at that time were adequate move on to the next setting here. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). These setup operations use on-screen displays (OSDs) on your TV to display the settings and choices so be sure your TV and amplifier are properly hooked up and that your TV is set to this amplifier. Also, make sure the microphone that hooks up to the front panel of the amplifier is connected as in some cases you may need to use it. For more information on the microphone hookup see pages 14-16.

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[1. Input Assign ]

[2. Surround Setup ]

[3. Expert Setup ]

[4. THX Audio Setup ]

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1Turn on the amplifier and your TV,

press the AMP on the remote control.

Make sure your TV is connected and set to the amplifier.

2Press the SUB button on the amplifier screen.

3Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

The menu possibilities appear on your TV.

4Use the 5∞ and buttons to select

SURROUND SETUP. Press ENTER.

5Follow the order below to set up your speakers for better sound. Use the 5∞ and 2 3 buttons to navigate through the menus. When you have the setting you want in a particular menu, press

ENTER.

In each mode, the current settings are displayed. We suggest you adjust all these settings when you first hook up the amplifier. That gets them out of the way and you won't need to return to this setting mode unless you change your home setup by adding new speakers (etc.).

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (See p.38-40)

Use to specify the type and number of speakers you connected.

CHANNEL DELAY (See p.41)

You must add distance settings to all your speakers for the most realistic surround sound. Adding a slight delay to some speakers enhances sound separation and is particu- larly important for achieving a surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay.

CHANNEL LEVEL (See p.42-43)

Use to balance the volumes of your different speakers.

ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION (See p.43-44)

This setting is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers.

SURROUND SETUP

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Contents VSA-AX10 Operating Environment H045 En Installing the AmplifierFeatures Table of Contents Table of Contents Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesRemote Control Battery Alarm Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Remote Control CushionsOpening the Front Panel Touch Pen & LockPress the LCD Commander button Setting Up the Remote ControlPress the Touch Panel Adjustment button Use Lock Remote Control BacklightHome Theater The Basics Quick Start Guide Part1Digital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVDVD player Speakers Speaker ConnectionsAssigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitSpeaker terminals Switch on the amplifier and your TV Auto Surround Sound SetupQuick Start Guide Part2 Choose Exit with the 5∞ buttons Press EnterQuick Start Guide Part2 OSD Check the speaker settings onEnter Play a DVD then adjust the Master Volume Press the Listening CH Select button on the remote controlPlaying a DVD with Surround Sound Personalizing Your SoundConnecting your TV Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player Connecting Video ComponentsDVD/LD player or LD player LD player onlyConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsVideo Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsRecorder Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Components equipped with Cassette deck placementAudio Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cord To 16 Ω Connecting SpeakersPlacing Your Speakers Speaker placementAC Outlet switched 100 w max AC Power CordDisplays & Controls Remote ControlAmplifier Main Screen Basic Amplifier LCD ScreensAmplifier SUB Screen Back Panel Shaped connectorsControl IN/OUT terminal Speaker terminals AC in PowerComponent video in terminals AC outletFront Panel Tone control buttons Tone button Setup MIC jackBASS/TREBLE button See p.55 Video Select button See p.58Display Channel Delay See p.41 Setting Up for Surround SoundSpeaker Systems See p.38-40 Channel Level See p.42-43Center default setting is Small Front default setting is SmallSurround default setting is Small Surround Back default setting is Small˜∞ buttons Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingTHX Use the 5∞ buttons to select Return and press EnterWhen done select Return with ∞ buttons and press Enter Channel Delay should beIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Selected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttonsChannel Level channel balance Acoustic CAL EQ should be selected Acoustic Calibration EQIf it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select ALL CH ADJ Check the Auto Settings Stereo and Multichannel Playback Basic OperationSTANDBY/ON StandardMaster Volume buttons on Adjust the volume by usingRemote control. On the front panel Use the Master Volume dialPress the Signal Select button on SUB screen Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPlayback of 96kHz 24 bit sound formats Stereo modes Listening ModesStandard modes TX Technical extension Home THX modesTHX ULTRA2 Cinema Advanced Cinema modesAdvanced Concert modes Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening ModesReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQListening in Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModeRemote control’s AMP Main screen Each press switches Midnight mode on or offTreble Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlDVD Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Remote control’s AMP Main screenPress Multi CH in button on Use the button to cycle throughInput Attenuator Dual Mono Setting and playbackTape 2 Monitor Plug headphones into the headphone Using the HeadphonesVideo Select Jack on the front of the amplifierStatus Display Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayPress AMP. Choose the SUB screen Press the Status button Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsChoose the button for example DVD/LD you want to assign toSelect the name of the company that Makes your component To exit the process without inputting the commandsPress the number 1 button To go back a screenIf you want to cancel the Remote Setup mode Press the Remote Setup Press the Learning buttonPress the function button for Component you want to control Remote Setup Locking the SettingsRemote Setup screens hold DVD and TV operations Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsDigital TV screen Number buttonsTo leave the Direct Function mode press the Back button Setting up the Direct FunctionRecording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsBi-wiring your speakers Speaker System B SetupStereo playback in another room Bi-amping the front speakersSwitching A/B Speaker System Front channel amplifier Connecting Additional AmplifiersPre Out Power Setup Pioneer Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsMulti Operations DVDMulti Operation When done press Setup OK to input InformationSystem off Select the command number youWant the process to start with. Course its logical to start with 1 soRepeat steps 4-6 to program a Power off commands you want toSequence of up to five stop or InputPress the Setup OK button when Editing Remote Control Screen Names Item MemoUse the Back button to return to Editing Buttons Names KEY Label ~For TEXT~ Edit mode~For GRAPHICs~ Resetting the Remote Control Resetting the Main UnitRelease the reset tab and then Tone +Assigning the Digital Input Advanced SetupAssigning the Component Video Inputs Press the SUB button on the amplifier screen Expert SetupDynamic Range Control p.85 Multi CH in Select p.86˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER buttons OSD On-screen Display AdjustmentBass Peak Level CancelUse the 5∞ buttons to select RETURN. Press Enter button Dynamic Range ControlMulti CH in Select Use the 5∞ buttons to select Output Mode you wantRepeat until you get the name As you want it Function RenameFollow steps 1-4 on page 82, if necessary, to get to Starting point mentioned hereTHX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup THX Audio SetupUse the 23 buttons to select on or OFFSurround Back Speaker Position Re-Equalization Dolby Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Channel Channel analogMpeg Audio Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS-ES DTSDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving SBL Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemAudio Block Diagram Troubleshooting Subwoofer Center speakersSurround back speakers No sound output from oneSignal Select is on 2 RF When playing an LDPlayback Over indicator is Noise is output When playing a DTS formatSignal Select button Come up when usingDigital format indicator Digital format indicatorsDuring playback of a 96kHz Remote control Cannot be remoteSource, the display doesnt Show 96kHzSpecifications TNGZF/01L00001
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