Pioneer VSA-AX10 Advanced Concert modes, Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes

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Basic Operation

ADVANCED CONCERT modes

The ADVANCED CONCERT (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multichannel sources. It optimizes its effects in accordance with your speaker configuration, source and LISTENING CH SELECT choices.

CLASSICAL

Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music. A long delay time of reflected sounds, coupled with reverb effects, let the listener experience the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances.

CHAMBER

Simulates the acoustic environment of a very resonant concert hall. Rich reverberation and a full sound create the impression of a lively performance space.

JAZZ

Simulates the acoustic effects of a jazz club. Reflected sound is virtually below 100 msec so that the listener can experience a live band effect.

ROCK

Simulates the acoustic effects of a mid-sized concert hall. The listener can experience a live band effect with good separation of the instruments, a strong bass and the vivid feeling of a live performance.

DANCE

Simulates the acoustic effects of a dance club. Features a strong bass sound.

Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec, for the listener to experience the visceral power of dance music.

X-CH STEREO

Simulates the acoustic environment of a regular stereo while using all the speakers in the system to induce a rich, all-around sound. The display will change to 5CH STEREO or 7CH STEREO according to the sources, LISTENING CH SELECT and speaker configuration.

Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes

The ADVANCED listening modes have sound processing added to accentuate a certain kind of atmosphere or effect (see the preceding pages for explanation). You can choose if you want to strengthen or weaken this effect in the given mode.

The following instructions show you how to adjust the amount of effect.

 

 

2

2

Amplifier

MAIN

SUB

TONE

BASS/

 

 

TREBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT/

DISPLAY

VIDEO

CH SEL.

DIMMER

SELECT

 

 

STATUS

SPEAKER

LOUDNESS

INPUT

 

A/B

 

ATT.

SYSTEM

 

TAPE 2

SIGNAL

SETUP

 

MONITOR

SELECT

1

1Press the EFFECT/CH SEL. button repeatedly until you see “EFFECT” in the amplifier’s display.

2Use the +/– buttons to add or subtract the amount of effect.

memo

• The amount of effect can be adjusted ranging

from 10 to 90 (the default setting value is 70) by

 

 

pressing +/–.

•5/7CH STEREO modes cannot be adjusted.

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Contents VSA-AX10 Installing the Amplifier Operating Environment H045 EnFeatures Table of Contents Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Alarm Before You StartRemote Control Cushions Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Touch Pen & LockPress the LCD Commander button Setting Up the Remote ControlPress the Touch Panel Adjustment button Remote Control Backlight Use LockQuick Start Guide Part1 Home Theater The BasicsDigital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVDVD player Speaker Connections SpeakersAssigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitSpeaker terminals Auto Surround Sound Setup Switch on the amplifier and your TVQuick Start Guide Part2 Choose Exit with the 5∞ buttons Press EnterQuick Start Guide Part2 OSD Check the speaker settings onEnter Press the Listening CH Select button on the remote control Play a DVD then adjust the Master VolumePlaying a DVD with Surround Sound Personalizing Your SoundConnecting Your Equipment Connecting your TVConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD playerDVD/LD player or LD player LD player onlyConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components VideoRecorder Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Cassette deck placement Components equipped withConnecting Digital Audio Components AudioCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial 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 PanelAC in Power Control IN/OUT terminal Speaker terminalsComponent video in terminals AC outletFront Panel Setup MIC jack Tone control buttons Tone buttonBASS/TREBLE button See p.55 Video Select button See p.58Display Setting Up for Surround Sound Channel Delay See p.41Speaker Systems See p.38-40 Channel Level See p.42-43Front default setting is Small Center default setting is SmallSurround 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 THXChannel Delay should be When done select Return with ∞ buttons and press EnterIf 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 Basic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSTANDBY/ON StandardAdjust the volume by using Master Volume buttons onRemote 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 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 FunctionListening in Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness ModeRemote control’s AMP Main screen Each press switches Midnight mode on or offAdjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control TrebleRemote control’s AMP Main screen DVD Audio/MULTI Channel in PlaybackPress Multi CH in button on Use the button to cycle throughInput Attenuator Dual Mono Setting and playbackTape 2 Monitor Using the Headphones Plug headphones into the headphoneVideo Select Jack on the front of the amplifierStatus Display Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayPress AMP. Choose the SUB screen Press the Status button Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsChoose the button for example DVD/LD you want to assign toTo exit the process without inputting the commands Select the name of the company that Makes your componentPress 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 Using the Remote Control with Other Components DVD and TV operationsDigital TV screen Number buttonsSetting up the Direct Function To leave the Direct Function mode press the Back buttonUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsSpeaker System B Setup Bi-wiring your speakersStereo playback in another room 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 OperationSelect the command number you System offWant the process to start with. Course its logical to start with 1 soPower off commands you want to Repeat steps 4-6 to program aSequence 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 Main Unit Resetting the Remote ControlRelease the reset tab and then Tone +Advanced Setup Assigning the Digital InputAssigning the Component Video Inputs Expert Setup Press the SUB button on the amplifier screenDynamic Range Control p.85 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 SelectFunction Rename Repeat until you get the name As you want itFollow steps 1-4 on page 82, if necessary, to get to Starting point mentioned hereTHX Audio Setup THX Ultra2 Subwoofer SetupUse the 23 buttons to select on or OFFSurround Back Speaker Position Re-Equalization Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving DolbyDolby Digital Channel Channel analogChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic Mpeg AudioDolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS DTS-ESDTS Neo6 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 Center speakers SubwooferSurround back speakers No sound output from oneWhen playing an LD Signal Select is on 2 RFPlayback Over indicator is Noise is output When playing a DTS formatCome up when using Signal Select buttonDigital format indicator Digital format indicatorsRemote control Cannot be remote During playback of a 96kHzSource, the display doesnt Show 96kHzSpecifications TNGZF/01L00001
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