Pioneer VSX-29TX Press Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 150 Hz

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Initial Set Up

CROSSOVER NETWORK

The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts (high ,mid, low) to different speakers. Speaking precisely, this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL speakers to your sub woofer or speaker set to LARGE. If continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL 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 CROSSOVER NETWORK .

2 Choose a crossover frequency.

Setting speakers to SMALL in SPEAKER SETTING sends the respective channel's bass frequencies to the sub woofer or the speakers you have selected as LARGE. This function lets you determine which frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers. Press 80 Hz,

100 Hz, or 150 Hz. The default setting is 80Hz.

80 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sends bass frequencies below 80 Hz to the sub woofer (or LARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub woofer (or LARGE

 

 

 

speakers).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

150 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the sub woofer (or LARGE

Crossover Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As noted on the LCD screen the THX setting is 80. Select this setting if

 

SELECT FREQUENCY

 

 

 

 

 

80 Hz

100 Hz

150 Hz

 

 

 

 

you have THX approved SMALL speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

Experiment with the different settings to see which sounds best to you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THX SPEAKER = 80 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Press SETUP OK to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.

 

 

 

 

OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display on the receiver reads RECEIVED.

 

 

Ç

3

 

 

If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup operations from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the first step again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crossover Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

dB

 

 

SELECT FREQUENCY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80 Hz

100 Hz

150 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This information will be displayed on your TV.

 

THX SPEAKER = 80 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK

 

 

 

 

 

Crossover Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

[100Hz]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(THX Speaker =100Hz)

Next, proceed to BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER below.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

simply select a new crossover frequency.

SET UP

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Contents VSX-29TX Important Notice For Canadian modelInformation to User Important Safety InstructionsFeatures Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverCassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Audio cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Optical cable Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player External Decoder InputDVD/LD player Or LD player Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksAntennas Using external antennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionSpeakers Powered sub wooferSpeaker terminals Front SpeakersSpeaker placement Power connections AC Outlets Connecting Additional AmplifiersSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXFront Panel = Master VolumeDisplays & Controls @ Loudness button See p.41 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.59 Signal Select button See p.38# Midnight button See p.40 $ Digital NR button See p.39Display Remote Control Receiver SUB Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver Main Screen Setting Up the Remote Control Initial Set UpPress Remote Setup on the remote control Press the LCD Commander buttonInitial 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 DelayPress the Channel Level button Channel LevelAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test ToneIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Auto modeManual mode Press Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency Crossover Network80 Hz 100 HzBass Peak Level Manager Dynamic Range Control Digital Input Select Playing Source with Stereo Sound Basic PlaybackSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode DSP modes Stereo modeHall JazzSelect the sound mode Selecting a Sound ModeSurround operation Press ReceiverBack Light Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 96kHz 24bit Performance Reducing noise during playback Digital NR functionMain screen or on the front panel Listening in Midnight Listening ModeExternal decoder playback Bass + Listening in Loudness modeAdjusting bass and treble tone control Press FL Dimmer Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel onlyDirect playback MPX Mode Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningPress Tuner Press Band button on the remote to select the band FM or AMMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Using the front panelTune in the station you want Press Memory to activate the memory functionRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote controlUse the number buttons to select the channel you desire To step through each channel in orderRecalling settings stored in the remote control Remote Control of Other componentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Exit If you want to cancel the Remote Setup mode Select Function blink on the remote controlPress the Learning button You want to control the Tuner button cannot bePress Exit to return to the LEARNING/SELECT Function screen Locking the SettingsLock symbol DVD or LD player operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsDisc CD player operations= RDM ~ TrackMD operations = Edit ModeName ~ DispDigital TV screen TV operationsStandard TV screen Digital Tuner screen Catv operationsSTB DTV operations Satellite Tuner screen STB satellite tuner operationsOFF/ON L1-3Deck Cassette deck operationsSINGLE/DECK REC MuteVCR operations Other screen for preset operationsTV/VCR CD-R operationsRecording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Video Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorMulti Operations Performing multi operations FUNCTION. Press the Receiver button System OFFSelect a stop or a power command Using System OFFPress Exit to leave the System OFF set up mode Press the System OFF buttonSetting up the direct function Resetting the Remote ControlMulti-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room IR receiver MR-100Select the Volume Level by pressing Variable or Fixed MULTI-ROOM set upPress the Multi Room button Select the IR Receiver typePress the Control button Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Multi Room & Source button Volume Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Masuter Volume +/- to adjust Control Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic SurroundSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces

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