Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Dynamic Range Control

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Initial Set Up

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering. This feature only applies to Dolby Digital sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode (explained on p.40) accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources. If continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER 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 PEAKLEVEL

 

SETTING

MANAGER

 

CHANNEL DELAY

DYNAMIC RANGE

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

CHANNEL LEVEL

DIGITAL INPUT

 

SELECT

 

 

 

CROSSOVER

MULTI ROOM

 

NETWORK

 

 

 

 

2

Dynamic Range Control

SELECT MODE

OFF MID MAX

FOR DOLBY DIGITAL

SETUP

OK

1 Press DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL.

2 Choose the amount of DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL, OFF, MID or MAX, you want.

The default setting is OFF.

3 Press SETUP OK.

Hold the remote control pointed towards the receiver until you see the “RECEIVED” display on the receiver.

If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup operations from the first step again.

SIGNAL

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG SP

dB

This information will be displayed on your TV.

Dynamic Range Control

Select Mode [MID]

SET UP

Ç

3

(For Dolby Digital)

Dynamic Range Control

SELECT MODE

OFF MID MAX

FOR DOLBY DIGITAL

SETUP

OK

If you want to change a setting before proceeding Choose a new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting.

You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume listening needs.

memo

If listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the Dynamic

 

 

Range Control OFF.

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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 ComponentsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsOptical 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 MAXDisplays & Controls = Master VolumeFront 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 Receiver Main Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver 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 ToneManual mode Auto 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 PlaybackHome THX Cinema mode Standard 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 functionExternal decoder playback Listening in Midnight Listening ModeMain screen or on the front panel Adjusting bass and treble tone control Listening in Loudness modeBass + Direct playback Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel onlyPress FL Dimmer Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerMPX 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 desireSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of 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 buttonLock symbol Locking the SettingsPress 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 NameStandard TV screen TV operationsDigital TV screen STB DTV operations Catv 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 buttonPress the Multi Room & Source button Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Control button Press Masuter Volume +/- to adjust Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemVolume 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 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA

VSX-29TX specifications

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