Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Bass Peak Level Manager

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Initial Set Up

BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER

The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra-low bass (LFE) channel. If continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.23) first.

System Setup

EXIT

SPEAKER

BASS PEAK LEVEL

SETTING

MANAGER

CHANNEL DELAY

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

 

CHANNEL LEVEL

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

 

CROSSOVER

MULTI ROOM

NETWORK

 

11 Press BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER.

2 Press the TEST TONE button.

The MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (----dB).

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ç

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

A test tone will sound or not depending on which speakers you have

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

selected. If sub woofer is YES (or on PLUS) the test tone will only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sound from the sub woofer. If the sub woofer is off and the front and

 

 

 

Bass Peak Level Manager

 

 

 

surround speakers are set to large, front and surround speakers will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sound the test tone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Use the +/– buttons (or the MASTER VOLUME +/– on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEST

 

 

 

 

SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANCEL

bottom right of the remote control) to specify the bass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANCEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

 

 

peak level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Raise the level gradually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

2 Set the bass peak level at the point just before the tone starts to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

distort.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH

 

VOL +

TUNER

VOL –

 

TV

 

CONTROL

FUNCTION

 

MASTER VOLUME

M

+

MUTING

–

4 Press the SET button to input the level.

The display on the receiver will say RESUME and the MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position.

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ç

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME +/–

5 Press SETUP OK .

You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can get the BASS PEAK LEVEL set correctly.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

Use the +/– buttons (or the MASTER VOLUME +/–) to change the BASS

PEAK LEVEL.

memo If you press CANCEL no settings are input to the receiver but the screen remains on the remote control. To escape the screen you must press SETUP OK.

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Contents VSX-29TX For Canadian model Important NoticeImportant Safety Instructions Information to UserFeatures Table of Contents Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Before You StartInstalling the Receiver Opening the Front PanelAudio Components Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio cordsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesOptical cable DVD/LD player Or LD player External Decoder InputExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksAM loop antenna Using external antennasAntennas To improve FM receptionSpeaker terminals Powered sub wooferSpeakers Front SpeakersSpeaker placement Switched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting Additional AmplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX= Master Volume Displays & ControlsFront Panel # Midnight button See p.40 Signal Select button See p.38@ Loudness button See p.41 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.59 $ Digital NR button See p.39Display Remote Control Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver Main ScreenReceiver SUB Screen Press Remote Setup on the remote control Initial Set UpSetting Up the Remote Control Press the LCD Commander buttonInitial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound Speaker Setting Press Setup OK to return to the System Setup Menu If you want to change a setting before proceedingChannel Delay MenuAuto automatic Test Tone Channel LevelPress the Channel Level button Manual manual Test ToneAuto mode Manual modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter 80 Hz Crossover NetworkPress Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency 100 HzBass Peak Level Manager Dynamic Range Control Digital Input Select Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo SoundStandard mode Home THX Cinema modeSound Modes Hall Stereo modeDSP modes JazzSurround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode Press ReceiverPlaying Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Back LightSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function 96kHz 24bit PerformanceListening 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 Tuner Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press Band button on the remote to select the band FM or AMTune in the station you want Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press Memory to activate the memory functionUse the number buttons to select the channel you desire Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations To step through each channel in orderRemote Control of Other components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling settings stored in the remote control Exit Press the Learning button Select Function blink on the remote controlIf you want to cancel the Remote Setup mode You want to control the Tuner button cannot beLocking the Settings Lock symbolPress Exit to return to the LEARNING/SELECT Function screen Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operations= RDM CD player operationsDisc ~ TrackName = Edit ModeMD operations ~ DispTV operations Standard TV screenDigital TV screen Catv operations STB DTV operationsDigital Tuner screen OFF/ON STB satellite tuner operationsSatellite Tuner screen L1-3SINGLE/DECK Cassette deck operationsDeck REC MuteTV/VCR Other screen for preset operationsVCR operations CD-R operationsRecording from Video Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorMulti Operations Performing multi operations System OFF FUNCTION. Press the Receiver buttonPress Exit to leave the System OFF set up mode Using System OFFSelect a stop or a power command Press the System OFF buttonResetting the Remote Control Setting up the direct functionMULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Sub room IR receiver MR-100Press the Multi Room button MULTI-ROOM set upSelect the Volume Level by pressing Variable or Fixed Select the IR Receiver typeUsing 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 Laser disc format Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS SurroundFM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy AM broadcastsAnalog Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesEIA

VSX-29TX specifications

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