Pioneer VSX-1015TX LFE Attenuator Setup, SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

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Other Settings

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LFE Attenuator Setup

• Default setting: ATT 0 dB

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra- low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.

1Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.

Other Setup

 

[

a. DRC Setup

]

[

b. Dual Mono Setup

]

[

c. LFE ATT Setup

]

[

d. SR+ Setup

]

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of function settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.

See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 60 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 61.

1 Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.

Other Setup

 

[

a. DRC Setup

]

[

b. Dual Mono Setup

]

[

c . LFE ATT Setup

]

[

d. SR+ Setup

]

2 Choose the setting that you want.

6c. LFE ATT Setup

LFE ATT [ ATT 0dB ]

ATT 0dB – No limiting (recommended setting)

ATT 10dB – 10dB of limiting

LFE OFF – No sound from LFE channel

3When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu.

2Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.

6d. SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control

 

[

OFF

]

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

[

OFF

]

TV/SAT

[

OFF

]

DVR

[

OFF

]

VIDEO1

[

OFF

]

VIDEO2

[

OFF

]

Monitor Out Connect

 

 

 

[ input-3 ]

OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the plasma display

ON – When the receiver is switched to one of the inputs that use the plasma display (DVD/LD, or another one of functions below), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from the receiver is heard.

3Assign any input source connected to the plasma display to the corresponding input number.

This matches the receiver’s input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, assign DVD/LD to input-2if you have connected the your DVD video output to video input 2 on the plasma display.

The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your plasma display.

6d. SR+ Setup

 

 

 

6d. SR+ Setup

 

 

 

PDP Volume Control

 

PDP Volume Control

 

 

[ ON ]

 

 

[ ON ]

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

DVD/LD

[

OFF

]

DVD/LD

[

input-2

]

TV/SAT

[

OFF

]

TV/SAT

[

OFF

]

DVR

[

OFF

]

DVR

[

OFF

]

VIDEO1

[

OFF

]

VIDEO1

[

OFF

]

VIDEO2

[

OFF

]

VIDEO2

[

OFF

]

Monitor Out Connect

 

Monitor Out Connect

 

 

[ input-3 ]

 

[ input-3 ]

4When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu.

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Contents VSX-1015TX Information to User Wash hands after handlingImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsOther connections Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation 02 5 minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundConnect your speakers Minute guide02 5 minute guide Enter Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then pressFollow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup About cable types Connecting upConnecting up Chapter About the video converter Connecting upCD recorder DVD or LD player CD player Connecting up Connecting digital audio componentsTip Connecting up Connecting analog audio componentsConnecting multichannel analog components Video Camera Connecting up Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal Using external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaTighten terminal Connecting up Connecting the speakersSpeaker terminals Hints on speaker placement Overhead view of speaker setupTHX speaker system setup Connecting upView of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outletOperating other Pioneer components Power cord cautionControls and displays Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Mono StereoTuned SleepControls and displays Remote control DTV ON/OFF 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV Info Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesListening to your system PRO LOGIC+THXDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Using the Advanced surround effectsUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening with Acoustic Calibration Neo6 Music settingsListening in stereo Listening to your system Choosing the input signal Type of source Extended Mode Standard / THX Type of source VirtualSB Mode Standard Press SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Using the tone controlsPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Enhancing dialogListening to your system Playing other sources Using the sleep timerSelecting the multichannel analog inputs 30 minSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSelect the surround back speaker setting Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Distance Fine Channel LevelAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Manual speaker setupSelect the setting you want to check Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Crossover NetworkSelect ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Surround Back Speaker PositionUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorderSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Use cursor left/right to select Learn then press EnterDirect function Erasing all of the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Input Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsSelect DiscSHIFT+ CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LDEnter Guide Controlling the rest of your systemHDD Shift + DVDSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections Other connections ChapterFront left Speaker Bi-wiring your speakersOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersDVD player Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayOther connections Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dual Mono Setup Dynamic Range Control SetupSelect ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Choose the setting that you wantSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays LFE Attenuator SetupSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterNo sound Additional informationDigital inputs on Other audio problemsAudio components on VideoDisplay SettingsSwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the main unitRemote control Press System Setup to confirmDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXTHX Games Mode THX Select2 Cinema modeAdvanced Speaker Array ASA THX MusicModeCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation

VSX-1015TX specifications

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