Pioneer VSA-AX10 operating instructions Channel Level channel balance

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Setting Up for Surround Sound

CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance)

The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-4 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.37) first. If you’re not sure of the best setting for your system, we recommend setting the CHANNEL LEVEL to AUTO.

1

1

CHANNEL LEVEL should be selected. If

STANDBY/O

 

it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select

ENTER

 

and press ENTER.

 

 

5˜∞ buttons

2

There are three ways to set the

 

CHANNEL LEVEL: MANUAL; SEMI

 

 

2.Surround Setup

 

AUTO; AUTO. Select a setting mode

 

with the 5∞ buttons and pressing

[ Check ]

 

[ 1.Speaker Systems ]

 

ENTER. Test tones will be output.

[ 2.Channel Delay ]

 

MANUAL: For this setting method you move the test

[ 3.Channel Level ]

 

[ 4.Acoustic Cal EQ ]

tone manually and adjust the channel level.

 

[Return]

SEMI AUTO: in this setting the test tone moves by

 

 

itself and you set the levels.

2 2.3. Channel Level

 

[

Manual

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Semi

 

Auto]

 

 

 

 

[Auto]

 

 

 

 

 

Normal Surround

 

[Return]

 

 

 

 

 

Your Speaker

Systems

 

” Normal

Surround ”

3

2.3. Channel

Level

 

 

 

 

 

Manual

 

Front

L

 

[

+1. 5dB

]

 

Center

 

 

 

[

+1. 5dB

]

 

Front

R

 

[

+2. 0dB ]

 

Surround

R

[

-3. 5dB ]

 

SurrBack

R

[

-1. 5dB ]

 

SurrBack

L

[

+3. 0dB ]

 

Surround

L

[

+2. 0dB ]

 

Subwoofer

 

[+10. 0dB ]

[Return]

memo

•If your subwoofer has a volume control, set it to the middle position before doing these operations.

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AUTO: This way of setting the levels is like that de- scribed in the Quick Start Guide (p.14-17). The levels are set automatically by the amplifier as it outputs the test tones. For this setup you must have the setup mic connected (see page 14).

WARNING : Be prepared! The test tones are output at a high volume level.

MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position (0 dB) and the display on the amplifier flashes TEST TONE. After a few seconds the test tone is output.

3Adjust the level of each channel using the 2 3 buttons (except for the AUTO setting where the adjustment is done automatically).

NOTE : The volume of the subwoofer test tone tends to sound lower than it actually is. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

In MANUAL (manual test tone) mode

This mode lets you switch the test tone between each speaker the 5∞ buttons manually.

In SEMI AUTO (automatic test tone) mode

This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. The automatic test tone is output in the following order:

FL CT FR SR

SW SL SBL SBR

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

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).

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Contents VSA-AX10 Installing the Amplifier Operating Environment H045 EnFeatures Table of Contents Table of Contents Remote Control Battery Alarm Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Remote Control CushionsOperating range of remote control unit Touch Pen & LockSetting Up the Remote Control Press the LCD Commander buttonPress the Touch Panel Adjustment button Remote Control Backlight Use LockQuick Start Guide Part1 Home Theater The BasicsHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Digital ConnectionsDVD player Speaker Connections SpeakersSetting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital InputsSpeaker terminals Quick Start Guide Part2 Auto Surround Sound SetupSwitch on the amplifier and your TV Choose Exit with the 5∞ buttons Press EnterQuick Start Guide Part2 Check the speaker settings on OSDEnter Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Press the Listening CH Select button on the remote controlPlay a DVD then adjust the Master Volume Personalizing Your SoundConnecting Your Equipment Connecting your TVDVD/LD player or LD player Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player LD player onlyConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components VideoConnecting Analog Audio Components RecorderAudio cords Cassette deck placement Components equipped withConnecting Digital Audio Components AudioDigital Input Default Settings Coaxial cords/Optical cablesCoaxial cord Connecting Speakers To 16 ΩSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersAC Power Cord AC Outlet switched 100 w maxRemote Control Displays & ControlsBasic Amplifier LCD Screens Amplifier Main ScreenAmplifier SUB Screen Shaped connectors Back PanelComponent video in terminals AC in PowerControl IN/OUT terminal Speaker terminals AC outletFront Panel BASS/TREBLE button See p.55 Setup MIC jackTone control buttons Tone button Video Select button See p.58Display Speaker Systems See p.38-40 Setting Up for Surround SoundChannel Delay See p.41 Channel Level See p.42-43Surround default setting is Small Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround Back default setting is SmallUse the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system setting ˜∞ buttonsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Return and press Enter THXIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Channel Delay should beWhen done select Return with ∞ buttons and press Enter Selected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttonsChannel Level channel balance Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic CAL EQ should be selectedIf it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select ALL CH ADJ Check the Auto Settings STANDBY/ON Basic OperationStereo and Multichannel Playback StandardRemote control. On the front panel Adjust the volume by usingMaster Volume buttons on Use the Master Volume dialSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Press the Signal Select button on SUB screenPlayback of 96kHz 24 bit sound formats Listening Modes Stereo modesStandard modes Home THX modes TX Technical extensionAdvanced Cinema modes THX ULTRA2 CinemaAdjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes Advanced Concert modesListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR FunctionRemote control’s AMP Main screen Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Each press switches Midnight mode on or offAdjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control TreblePress Multi CH in button on Remote control’s AMP Main screenDVD Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Use the button to cycle throughDual Mono Setting and playback Input AttenuatorTape 2 Monitor Video Select Using the HeadphonesPlug headphones into the headphone Jack on the front of the amplifierAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Status DisplayPress AMP. Choose the SUB screen Press the Status button Choose the button for example Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components DVD/LD you want to assign toPress the number 1 button To exit the process without inputting the commandsSelect the name of the company that Makes your component To go back a screenPress the Remote Setup Press the Learning button If you want to cancel the Remote Setup modePress the function button for Component you want to control Locking the Settings Remote SetupRemote Setup screens hold Digital TV screen Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsDVD and TV operations Number buttonsSetting up the Direct Function To leave the Direct Function mode press the Back buttonUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsStereo playback in another room Speaker System B SetupBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping the front speakersSwitching A/B Speaker System Connecting Additional Amplifiers Front channel amplifierPre Out Power Setup Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components PioneerMulti Operations When done press Setup OK to input Information DVDMulti OperationWant the process to start with. Select the command number youSystem off Course its logical to start with 1 soSequence of up to five stop or Power off commands you want toRepeat steps 4-6 to program a InputEditing Remote Control Screen Names Item Memo Press the Setup OK button whenUse the Back button to return to Editing Buttons Names KEY Label Edit mode ~For TEXT~~For GRAPHICs~ Release the reset tab and then Resetting the Main UnitResetting the Remote Control Tone +Advanced Setup Assigning the Digital InputAssigning the Component Video Inputs Dynamic Range Control p.85 Expert SetupPress the SUB button on the amplifier screen Multi CH in Select p.86OSD On-screen Display Adjustment ˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER buttonsCancel Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control Use the 5∞ buttons to select RETURN. Press Enter buttonUse the 5∞ buttons to select Output Mode you want Multi CH in SelectFollow steps 1-4 on page 82, if necessary, to get to Function RenameRepeat until you get the name As you want it Starting point mentioned hereUse the 23 buttons to select on or THX Audio SetupTHX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup OFFSurround Back Speaker Position Re-Equalization Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Channel Channel analogDolby Pro Logic Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicMpeg Audio Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS Neo6 DTSDTS-ES DTS 96/24Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving SBL Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. SourcesAudio Block Diagram Troubleshooting Surround back speakers Center speakersSubwoofer No sound output from onePlayback Over indicator is When playing an LDSignal Select is on 2 RF Noise is output When playing a DTS formatDigital format indicator Come up when usingSignal Select button Digital format indicatorsSource, the display doesnt Remote control Cannot be remoteDuring playback of a 96kHz Show 96kHzSpecifications TNGZF/01L00001
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