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04Getting started

4‘Auto Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press ENTER.

System Setup

[ Auto Surround Setup ]

[1. Input Assign]

[2. Surround Setup]

[3. Expert Setup]

[4. THX Audio Setup]

[Exit]

5Specify how you are using your speaker system. Highlight ‘Go Next’ then press ENTER.

If you are using a normal surround setup, or if you’re not sure, leave the settings at their default:

•Speaker System Select – Normal Surround

•SP-B(speaker system B) – Second Zone

•X-Curve – ON

For settings other than the default, see Speaker Systems on page 52.

Auto Surround Setup

Speaker System Select

[ Normal Surround ]

SP–B

[Second Zone]

X–Curve

[ ON ]

[Go Next]

 

[Return]

 

6 Follow the instructions on-screen.

Auto Surround Setup

•Connect microphone

•Please be quiet

•Move obstacles away

•If you have a subwoofer turn power on and

turn volume up

[Start] [Cancel]

•Make sure the microphone is connected.

•If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume.

•See below for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

7Make sure ‘Start’ is selected, then press ENTER. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the amplifier outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

Auto Surround

Setup

Auto Surround Setup

 

 

 

 

Now Analyzing•••

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environment Check

 

 

Please Wait

Ambient Noise

[OK]

 

 

Microphone

[OK]

Caution!!

 

Speaker Level

[OK]

Test tone is

[

 

 

]

 

 

 

 

output

loudly.

Cancel

 

 

 

 

[Cancel]

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•Do not to turn down the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.

8Confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD. The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

 

Check!!

 

 

FRONT

 

 

[ YES

]

 

CENTER

 

 

[ YES

]

 

SURROUND

[ YES

]

 

SURR BACK

[ YESX2]

 

SUB WOOFER [ YES

]

[

 

]

 

 

OK,Go Next

 

 

 

[Retry]

 

 

 

 

[ERR Fix

SP.]

 

 

[Return to

Menu]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use

the (cursor up/down) buttons to select Retry, then press ENTER. Follow the instructions from step 6.

If the configuration is incorrect and you want to input the settings manually, select ERR Fix SP then press

ENTER. Use

(cursor up/down) to select the speaker

then

(cursor left/right) to specify the size (and

number for surround back). When you’re finished, go to the next step.

If you see an ERR message in the right side column, there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting Retry (above) doesn’t fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections.

9Make sure ‘OK, Go Next’ is selected, then press

ENTER.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the amplifier outputs more test tones to determine the optimum amplifier settings for channel level, speaker distance, and acoustic calibration EQ.

Auto Surround

Setup

 

Auto Surround Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now Analyzing•••

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please Wait

 

 

Analysis

 

 

 

 

Speaker

Systems

[OK]

Caution!!

 

 

Speaker Distance

[OK]

 

 

Channel

Level

[OK]

 

Test tone is

 

Acoustic Cal EQ

[OK]

 

output

loudly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

Cancel

]

 

 

[

Cancel

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take up to 6 minutes.

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Contents VSA-AX10Ai Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenPage Contents Using other functions Advanced setupOther connections Additional informationFeatures Our philosophyChecking the supplied accessories Using the remote controlBefore you start Before you start ChapterSetting up the remote control Calibrating the remote control screenBefore you start Press CalibrateSetting the clock Setting the button alert volumeSetting the time-out setting Resetting the remote control Locking the remote controlRestarting the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder VSA-AX10AiConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Portable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting your equipment Plugging in the amplifier About the AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterDisplay Controls and displays Tone Controls and displays Remote control Basic remote control displaysHome menu screens Setup Amplifier menu screensDigital NR Remote control displays for other components TV control menu screens Operating menus for additional components Search Mode AudioSubtitle TOP MenuAutomatically setting up for surround sound Switch on the amplifier and your TVGetting started Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterChecking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Surround SetupPlaying a source Change the amplifier input to the source you want to play Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAbout the listening modes Listening in surround soundDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Neo6 Music settingsListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesAdjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelListening with headphones Listening in stereoPro Logic IIx Movie PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaUsing the Stream Direct mode Press Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screenSelecting the input signal type AnalogListening to high-sampling formats Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channelsChannel Listening to your system Using the surround back channel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle throughAuto Surround back channel optionsUse the Option +/- buttons to change the setting Creating a center speaker effectVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-sampling Using Midnight and Loudness listeningUsing the tone control Switching the tone control on or offAdjusting the bass and treble Reducing noise during playbackTreble Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menu ChapterMaking amplifier settings from the Surround Setup menu Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSurround Setup menu Speaker SystemsLarge Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ then press EnterSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySpeaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual’ then press EnterSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Select ‘Data Copy’ then press EnterHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select a manual setup option and press EnterSelect ‘Professional’ then press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressSwitch the X-Curve on or OFF CurveUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterChecking your surround settings Select ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press EnterCycle through the settings screen by screen Using the remote control with other components Recalling preset codesControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentProgramming signals from other remote controls Press Learning on the remote setup menuPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Editing remote control button names Press Direct Function on the remote setup menuPress OK to confirm the settings Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuPress OK when you’ve finished Select the button you want to renameChoose how you want to change the look of the button Controlling other equipment Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Press OK when you’re finishedFrom the remote control Home menu press Multi OperationSwitching components on and off Using the 12 volt triggerUsing System off System OFFUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delayWatching video and audio sources independently Using other functions Switch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct modeEnhancing Sacd playback Using other functions Dimming the display Switching the speaker impedanceUsing other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault amplifier settings Bypass Using speaker system B Switching the speaker systemUsing speaker system B in another room Other connectionsSelect the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menu Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers SP B ITU-R is selectedBi-wiring your speakers Using the pre-outsConnecting additional amplifiers Using the i.LINK interface Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierAbout i.LINK About Pqls rate controlCreating an i.LINK network Using the USB interface Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu ScreenConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘PC Output’ and press EnterAdvanced setup Advanced setup ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAdvanced setup Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs Expert Setup menu Select ‘Expert Setup’ then press EnterAssigning the video inputs Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control Function RenameOSD Overlay Edit the name as necessary and press EnterTHX Audio Setup Select ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press EnterVolt Trigger THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Surround Back Speaker PositionOptimizing your speaker setup Basic surround setupAdditional information Additional information ChapterTHX speaker system setup Additional informationAdditional information Troubleshooting PowerNo sound Listening in surround sound on Other audio problems Cause RemedyVideo Audio sources onSettings Remote controlDisplay This unit’s sensor onLink interface Link messagesUSB interface MiscellaneousAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalPCM Pulse Code Modulation Maintenance of external surfaces THX Ultra2 Cinema modeAdvanced Speaker Array ASA THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7291-A
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