Pioneer CX303 Setting up for surround sound, Setting the channel levels, For Extra Power mode

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Setting up for surround sound

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For Extra Power mode

Surround

Surround

left

right

Center

Center

Front

Front

left

right

 

Subwoofer

Listening position

4Use the / buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turn.

You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position. The channel level range is ±10 dB.

5When you’re done, press TEST TONE (SHIFT+RETURN) to exit test tone setup.

After placing your speakers, complete Setting the channel levels then refer to Speaker Distance on page 45 to complete your surround sound setup.

Setting the channel levels

Set the relative channel levels from your main listening position.1

1Switch to the DVD/CD or USB input source.

2Press TEST TONE (SHIFT+RETURN).

The test tone is output in the following order (from the speakers active in the current listening mode):

L – Front left speaker

C – Center speaker

R – Front right speaker

SR – Surround right speaker

SL – Surround left speaker

SW – Subwoofer2

3Use the VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

You can also use the front panel volume button.

Note

1• Make sure headphones are unplugged.

The channel balance can be adjusted (independently for each listening mode) while listening to any sound source you want: Press SYSTEM SETUP and use / to choose CH LEVEL then press ENTER, then use / to select channels and / to adjust the level. Press ENTER when you’re finished.

2 Since the subwoofer produces ultra-low frequencies its sound may seem quieter than it actually is.

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Contents CX303 Operating Environment Ventilation CautionInformation to User For Taiwan exclusivelyThank you for buying this Pioneer product Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu Adjusting the soundInitial Settings menu USB playbackBefore you start Chapter Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesAttaching the non-skid pads Before you start Range of the remote control unitPlacing the subwoofer Removing the speaker grillesFront surround setup Extra Power mode Standard surround/Front surround setup Front surround modeBefore you start Attaching the brackets CX500 model onlyBefore you start Wall-mounting the speakers Connecting up Chapter Connecting upTo Main unit Connecting upHints on speaker placement Connecting up Multichannel speaker connectionsCX505/CX500 model only Connecting external antennas Connecting the radio antennasExternal AM antenna Up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AMConnecting using the component video output Connecting to your TVExternal FM antenna About progressive scan videoCongratulations! You’re done setting up Connecting the powerControls and displays VolumeControls and displays Chapter AudioControls and displays Display Remote controlSound Controls and displays Sleep ReturnDisplay MuteGetting started Using the on-screen displaysGetting started Chapter Playing discsBasic playback controls Getting startedDVD-Video disc menus Video CD/Super VCD PBC menusImproving FM stereo sound Listening to the radioReducing AM reception noise EnterListening to other sources Getting started Memorizing stationsDimming the display Setting up for surround sound Chapter Setting up for surround soundHome theater sound setup Setting the channel levels Setting up for surround soundFor Extra Power mode Use the / buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turnHome theater sound Auto listening modeHome theater sound Chapter About the listening modesListening with headphones Home theater sound Using Front SurroundUsing the Front Surround mode Using the Extra Power modeDisc playback features Chapter Disc playback featuresScanning discs Frame advance/frame reverse Playing in slow motionWhile the slideshow is running Disc playback features Pauses the slideshow or audio press again to restart Select a view optionLooping a section of a disc Using repeat playDuring playback, press Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Using the OSD Using random playCreating a program list Select ‘Repeat’ then select a repeat play Option.1Using the front panel display Using PlaylistsClear Press PGM SHIFT+1Searching a disc Switching subtitlesListening to playlists Clearing files from a playlistDisplaying disc information Switching camera anglesZooming the screen USB playback Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsBrowsing files with the Navigator USB playback Scanning filesTo resume playback, press  play.1 Menu Displays the Navigator screen see belowSinging karaoke Chapter Singing karaokeSinging karaoke Changing the vocal mixAdjusting the sound Chapter Adjusting the soundUsing the Sound menu Using the Sound Field ControlPress X.BOOM repeatedly to select a mode Adjusting the sound Boosting the bass levelMuting the sound Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu Chapter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menuAudio Settings menu Video Adjust menuAudio Settings and Video Adjust menu Initial Settings menu Chapter Initial Settings menuUsing the Initial Settings menu Video Output settingsDisplay settings Initial Settings menuOptions settings Registering a new passwordChanging your password About DivX VOD contentSetting/changing the Parental Lock Setting/changing the Country/Area codeSpeaker Distance Playing DivX VOD contentUse / to select a speaker System Setup menu options in standby Optional system settingsAdditional information Additional information ChapterDisc/content format playback compatibility Setting the sleep timerAdditional information About DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility Disc compatibility tableAbout DivX DivX video compatibilityAbout MPEG-4 AAC Using and taking care of discsAbout WMA DVD Video regionsInstallation and maintenance Problems with condensation Resetting the systemScreen sizes and disc formats Moving the system unitGeneral Additional information TroubleshootingDVD/CD/Video CD player Problem RemedyTuner WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discsUSB connection Error Messages Using the language code listCountry/Area code list Additional information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letterCX303 Speaker system Additional information SpecificationsCX505 Speaker system AccessoriesCX500 Speaker system Surround speakersAdditional information Pioneer Corporation

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