Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Selecting a Sound Mode, Surround operation, Press Receiver

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Basic Playback

Selecting a Sound Mode

To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 23) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources. When using the sound modes, using SPEAKERS A will give the best results. If you use SPEAKERS B the sound will be down mixed to the two front B speakers.

Surround operation

1

 

DSP

STEREO

EFFECT +/–

RECEIVER

Receiver

MAIN SUB

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

SETUP

DVD/LD

 

DSP

STEREO

MD/TAPE

 

 

 

THX

 

/ dts

EFFECT

 

TV/SAT

THX

ADVANCED

STANDARD

CD

 

 

 

THEATER

 

 

 

 

 

VCR1

MIDNIGHT DIRECT

 

TUNER

 

SIGNAL

 

 

 

 

 

VCR2

DIGITAL

LOUDNESS

SELECT

TV

 

CONTROL

 

NR

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADVANCED

 

 

 

STANDARD

THEATER

 

 

 

 

1 Press RECEIVER.

This sets the remote to select the sound mode.

(You can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver.)

2 Select the sound mode.

•For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX

•For ADVANCED THEATER \ Press ADVANCED THEATER

Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER mode as follows:

=MUSICAL = DRAMA = ACTION

5-D THEATER +

•For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD

•For DSP modes \ Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:

=HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE

THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 +

￿ ￿

• For STEREO \ Press STEREO

memo

DSP MODE

STEREO

THX

STANDARD

CINEMA

ADVANCED

 

•The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT +/– (The default setting is 70). Also, the effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THEATER mode by pressing the EFFECT(+/–) button. 5-D THEATER modes cannot be changed.

•The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/–.

•When a digital input is selected, using some discs with a huge amount of information may cause the overload indicator to light up. If the overload indicator is lit in the THX, ADVANCED THEATER and DSP mode, the signal may be distorting. To ensure there's no distortion you can switch to the STANDARD mode.

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Contents VSX-29TX For Canadian model Important NoticeImportant Safety Instructions Information to UserFeatures Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartInstalling the Receiver Opening the Front PanelConnecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components Audio cordsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesOptical cable External Decoder Input Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerDVD/LD player Or LD player Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksUsing external antennas AntennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionPowered sub woofer SpeakersSpeaker terminals Front SpeakersSpeaker placement Connecting Additional Amplifiers Power connections AC OutletsSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX= Master Volume Displays & ControlsFront Panel Signal Select button See p.38 @ Loudness button See p.41 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.59# Midnight button See p.40 $ Digital NR button See p.39Display Remote Control Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver Main ScreenReceiver SUB Screen Initial Set Up Setting Up the Remote ControlPress Remote Setup on 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 MenuChannel Level Press the Channel Level buttonAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test ToneAuto mode Manual modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Crossover Network Press Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency80 Hz 100 HzBass Peak Level Manager Dynamic Range Control Digital Input Select Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo SoundStandard mode Home THX Cinema modeSound Modes Stereo mode DSP modesHall JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurround operation 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 Direct Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyPress Tuner Press Band button on the remote to select the band FM or AMUsing the front panel Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you desire 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 Select Function blink on the remote control If you want to cancel the Remote Setup modePress the Learning button 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 operationsCD player operations Disc= RDM ~ Track= Edit Mode MD operationsName ~ DispTV operations Standard TV screenDigital TV screen Catv operations STB DTV operationsDigital Tuner screen STB satellite tuner operations Satellite Tuner screenOFF/ON L1-3Cassette deck operations DeckSINGLE/DECK REC MuteOther screen for preset operations VCR operationsTV/VCR CD-R operationsUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecording from Video Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorMulti Operations Performing multi operations System OFF FUNCTION. Press the Receiver buttonUsing System OFF Select a stop or a power commandPress Exit to leave the System OFF set up mode Press the System OFF buttonResetting the Remote Control Setting up the direct functionSet up example Multi-RoomMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room IR receiver MR-100MULTI-ROOM set up Select the Volume Level by pressing Variable or FixedPress the Multi Room button 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 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic SurroundTroubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesEIA

VSX-29TX specifications

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