Pioneer VSX-21 manual Speaker setting mode, Press % or fi to set the front speaker

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Preparations

SPEAKER setting mode

Establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected.

In the display, “F”, “C”, and “S” refer to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. Speaker size is denoted as “L” for large speakers, “S” for small speakers, and “∗” (asterisk) if no speaker is connected.

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If the cone size of your speaker is larger than 5 in. (12 cm), please set to Large.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL

 

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1 Press % or fi to set the front speaker.

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Front speaker (initial setting is “L (Large)”)

SET UP

SIGNAL SELECT

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•Select “FL” if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you did not connect a sub woofer.

•Select “FS” to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer. (The center and surround speakers cannot be set to Large if the front speakers are set to Small. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the sub woofer.)

2 Press % or fi to set the center speaker.

Center speaker (initial setting is “L (Large)”)

 

 

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* Press ⁄ to advance to the next setting, and press ! to return to previous setting.

•Select “CL” if your speaker will reproduce bass frequencies effectively.

•Select “CS” to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or sub woofer.

•Select “C∗” if you did not connect a center speaker. In this case, the center channel is output from the front speakers.

3 Press % or fi to set the surround speaker.

Surround speaker (initial setting is “L (Large)”)

•Select “SL” if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively.

•Select “SS” to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or sub woofer.

•Select “S∗” if you did not connect surround speakers. In this case, the sound of the surround channels is output from the front and center speakers.

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Contents VSX-21 Information to User For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Introductory InformationWhen Making Cable Connections Receiver InstallationOperating range of remote control unit Operating other Pioneer componentsAntennas Using external antennasConnections Audio Components Connections Cassette deck placementAudio cords MD recorder CD playerAudio/Video cords Video Components ConnectionsFront Digital Connections When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableComponents equipped with 5.1 channel analogue output jacks DVD 5.1 Channel ConnectionSpeakers Powered Sub WooferSpeaker terminals Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround SpeakersAudio Connecting additional amplifiersFor front channel Speaker placement Preparations Setting Up for Surround SoundPress % or fi to set the front speaker Speaker setting modePress % or fi to set the center speaker Press % or fi to set the surround speakerCrossover frequency setting mode SUB Woofer ON/OFF setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode Press % or fi to select sub woofer on or OFFFront speaker distance setting mode Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeCenter speaker distance setting mode Surround speaker distance setting modeCoaxial digital input setting Dynamic range control setting modeOptical digital input 1 setting Optical digital input 2 settingPress % or fi to set the optical digital input 3 DVD, TV, CD Optical digital input 3 settingMD, VCR PressTo cancel the preset mode Setting Up the Remote ControlRecalling preset codes Press Commander SET UP to exit the preset mode Clearing the Remote Control SettingsDisplay Names of Parts and Basic OperationsRemote Control Front Panel Master Volume Surround modes Sound Modes7 8 SIG.SELECT Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Press to switch the Dolby/DTS mode onSurrround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode CN.LEVEL Switching the Dolby/DTS mode Advanced Theater modeDVD 5.1ch input playback Using Cinema Re-EQPress Digital NR on the front panel Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function3 4 Midnight Listening in Midnight Listening ModePress Midnight MPX Mode Automatic and Manual TuningAdjust the volume Tuner OperationsDirect Tuning Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations Using the front panelTune in the station you want to have memorized Press Memory to activate the memory functionRecalling the Memorized Stations Using the remote controlPlayback Other OperationsAdjusting the brightness of the display Adjusting bass and treble tone controlPress Bass +/- to adjust the low frequencies Press Treble +/- to adjust the high frequenciesRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Recording from Audio ComponentsSelect the component you want to record Prepare the program sourceInsert a blank tape into the video tape recorder VCR Recording from Video ComponentsStart recording on the video tape recorder, then start Playback from the source componentDVD or LD player operations Remote Controlling Other ComponentsMenu +10TV Func TV operationsVOL + Channel +Enter SAT Satellite Tuner operations˜¢ Guide Disc MenuPress to stop playback CD player operationsTo start recording MD recorder operationsButton ¡ Cassette deck operationsButton +10 Enter VCR operationsTV/VCR Background Control of Other Components Press Mode Check to display the current operation modeSelect a component, then start playback Perform the desired operationsDolby Digital Additional InformationLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic SurroundSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Preset Code List Specifications EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99A00ZF0D00 Printed

VSX-21 specifications

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