Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Press the Channel Level button, Auto automatic Test Tone

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Initial Set Up

CHANNEL LEVEL

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 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.23) first.

1

System Setup

EXIT

SPEAKER

BASS PEAK LEVEL

SETTING

MANAGER

CHANNEL DELAY

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

 

CHANNEL LEVEL

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

 

CROSSOVER

MULTI ROOM

NETWORK

 

1 Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.

The CHANNEL LEVEL settings will appear on your remote control screen.

2 Select a test tone mode by pressing one of the TEST TONE buttons. Output the TEST TONE.

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Level

AUTO

TEST TONE

MANUAL

TEST TONE

SETUP

OK

 

AUTO (automatic TEST TONE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically.

The automatic test tone is output in the following order :

 

 

 

FL

 

 

 

CT

 

 

 

FR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SW

 

 

 

SL

 

 

 

SR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANUAL (manual TEST TONE)

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

NOTE : Be prepared! The test tone is output at a high volume level. MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position (0 dB) and the display on the receiver flashes TEST TONE. After a few seconds the test tone is output.

These settings will be displayed on your TV.

SET UP

FL

0 dB

CT 0 dB

FR

0 dB

SL

0 dB

SW 0 dB

SR

0 dB

Any time you want to exit the process

Press SETUP OK.

memo • Be careful, if you touch one of the speaker buttons by accident the TEST TONE will automatically sound from each speaker.

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

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Contents VSX-29TX Important Notice For Canadian modelInformation to User Important Safety InstructionsFeatures Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote ControlOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverAudio cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesOptical cable Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player DVD/LD player Or LD playerTo improve FM reception Using external antennasAntennas AM loop antennaFront Speakers Powered sub wooferSpeakers Speaker terminalsSpeaker placement Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting Additional AmplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Switched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX= Master Volume Displays & ControlsFront Panel $ Digital NR button See p.39 Signal Select button See p.38@ Loudness button See p.41 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.59 # Midnight button See p.40Display Remote Control Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver Main ScreenReceiver SUB Screen Press the LCD Commander button Initial Set UpSetting Up the Remote Control Press Remote Setup on the remote controlInitial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound Speaker Setting If you want to change a setting before proceeding Press Setup OK to return to the System Setup MenuMenu Channel DelayManual manual Test Tone Channel LevelPress the Channel Level button Auto automatic Test ToneAuto mode Manual modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter 100 Hz Crossover NetworkPress Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency 80 HzBass Peak Level Manager Dynamic Range Control Digital Input Select Playing Source with Stereo Sound Basic PlaybackStandard mode Home THX Cinema modeSound Modes Jazz Stereo modeDSP modes HallPress Receiver Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode Surround operationBack Light Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 96kHz 24bit Performance Reducing noise during playback Digital NR functionListening in Midnight Listening Mode External decoder playbackMain screen or on the front panel Listening in Loudness mode Adjusting bass and treble tone controlBass + Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel only Direct playbackPress FL Dimmer Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningMPX Mode Press Band button on the remote to select the band FM or AM Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press TunerPress Memory to activate the memory function Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you wantTo step through each channel in order Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations Use the number buttons to select the channel you desireRemote Control of Other components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling settings stored in the remote control Exit You want to control the Tuner button cannot be Select Function blink on the remote controlIf you want to cancel the Remote Setup mode Press the Learning buttonLocking the Settings Lock symbolPress Exit to return to the LEARNING/SELECT Function screen DVD or LD player operations Using Remote Control with Other Components~ Track CD player operationsDisc = RDM~ Disp = Edit ModeMD operations NameTV operations Standard TV screenDigital TV screen Catv operations STB DTV operationsDigital Tuner screen L1-3 STB satellite tuner operationsSatellite Tuner screen OFF/ONREC Mute Cassette deck operationsDeck SINGLE/DECKCD-R operations Other screen for preset operationsVCR operations TV/VCRRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Recording from Video ComponentsMulti Operations Performing multi operations FUNCTION. Press the Receiver button System OFFPress the System OFF button Using System OFFSelect a stop or a power command Press Exit to leave the System OFF set up modeSetting up the direct function Resetting the Remote ControlSub room IR receiver MR-100 Set up exampleMulti-Room MULTI-ROOM connectionsSelect the IR Receiver type MULTI-ROOM set upSelect the Volume Level by pressing Variable or Fixed Press the Multi Room buttonUsing the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system Press the Multi Room & Source buttonPress the Control button Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system Press Masuter Volume +/- to adjustVolume Control Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc formatSurround Dolby DigitalDTS Dolby Pro LogicAM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy FM broadcastsAnalog Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesEIA

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