Pioneer VSX-9300TX manual Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-sampling, Panel

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05Listening to your system

Listening with virtual surround back speakers

• Default setting: VIRTL SB OFF

If you don’t have real surround back speakers connected, you can use the Virtual Surround Back feature to simulate one.

Sometimes the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded. In this case you can have the receiver only apply this effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES (VIRTL SB AUTO), or you can simply switch it off (VIRTL SB OFF). For stereo sources, you’ll have to select one of the NEO:6 modes or an advanced effect mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 37) to use the Virtual Surround Back feature.

Note that this feature only works when the surround channels are active and the surround back speaker is set to NO in Speaker Setting on page 51.

See also Using the surround back channel above.

•Press SB CH MODE repeatedly to cycle through the virtual surround back channel options.

SB CH

MODE

•You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back feature with sources over 48kHz when using one of the digital inputs.

•When using the Virtual Surround Back feature with the surround modes, +VSB shows in the display.

Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-sampling

• Default setting: Off

You can use the audio scaler to create a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs or DVDs.

RECEIVER

HI-BIT

1 If you’re using the remote, press RECEIVER.

2 Press HI-BIT (HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING on the front

panel).

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

Note

• VIRTL SB ON – Virtual Surround Back is used for all

• You can’t use the audio scaler with MULTI CH IN.

sources

• You can’t use the audio scaler with sources over

• VIRTL SB AUTO – Automatically applied to 6.1

48kHz when using one of the digital inputs.

encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or

• If you switch on the audio scaler when DIRECT is

DTS-ES)

• VIRTL SB OFF – Virtual Surround back is switched off

selected, the receiver automatically switches to

STEREO.

Note

•You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back setting with THX CINEMA, PRO LOGIC II, PRO LOGIC IIx, MULTI CH IN or STEREO/DIRECT.

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Contents VSX-9300TX Information to User Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Advanced setupControlling other equipment Other connectionsFeatures Checking the supplied accessoriesBefore you start Before you start ChapterUsing the remote control Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation Opening the front panelBefore you start Operating range of the remote controlRemote control battery indicator Setting up for Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Connect your speakersLarge Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your systemMinute guide ‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. PressEnter Follow the instructions on-screen ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressMake sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’ Playing a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment About the video converterConnecting your equipment About cable types When making cable connectionsAnalog audio cables Digital audio cablesConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs VSX-9300TXSTB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks DVD playerConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Tape deck, etcPortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakers Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Banana plug connectionsConnecting your equipment Connecting antennas FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaAbout the AC outlet Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ftPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterSTANDBY/ON StereoControls and displays Controls and displays Display TunedControls and displays Remote control Remote Setup AudioTV Input Movie / MusicAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening to your system Movie listening modesBasic modes Advanced effect modesPro Logic IIx Music See above Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsMusic listening modes Listening with headphones Adjusting the advanced effect levelNeo6 Music settings Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type Surround back channel options Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-sampling If you’re using the remote, press ReceiverPress HI-BIT HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING on the front PanelUsing the tone control Switching the tone control on or offAdjusting the bass and treble Multi CHListening to dual mono soundtracks Release the button when you see the setting you wantReducing noise during playback Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Finding a stationUsing the tuner MPX modeAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Listening to memorized station presetsNaming station presets Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSurround Setup menu Surround back speaker settingNormal surround setting Speaker SettingSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menu Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menu Speaker DistanceUsing the remote control with other components Recalling preset codesControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling other equipmentControlling other equipment Controls for TVs MenuGuide DiscControlling other equipment Controls for other components SubtitleDisp ModeTOP ExitControlling other equipment Direct function Multi Operation and System OffProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Repeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you wantPress Multi Operation Using multi operationsTo add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press Enter Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerUsing System off Using other functions Using other functions ChapterAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Making an audio or a video recordingDimming the display Using other functions Switching the speaker impedance Advanced remote control featuresEditing remote control display names Press the Multi Control button for the componentClearing remote control settings Using other functionsAdjusting the remote control backlight Using other functions Resetting the system Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemOther connections Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersBasic multi-room setup SurrBack System multi-room setupOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUsing the multi-room controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumeOther connections Press ControlCnnecting additional amplifiers Other connectionsUSB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver Other connections Using the USB interfacePress Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USB Select ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Advanced setup Advanced setup ChapterSystem Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjust then pressAdvanced setup THX Cinema SetupInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsFunction Rename Assigning the component video inputsPHONO/LINE Setup Select ‘PHONO/LINE Setup’ from the System Setup menuWhen you’re finished, select ‘Exit’ Select either Phono or LineMulti-Room and IR receiver setup Volt TriggerAdvanced setup Expert setup menu Select ‘Expert’ then press EnterSelect ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menu Select ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel Crossover NetworkAcoustic Calibration EQ Fine Channel DelaySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Select CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 AdjustSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Front AlignCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘DATA COPY’ then press Enter Select ‘DATA CHECK’ then press EnterProfessional Acoustic Calibration How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationHow to interpret the graphical output Using Professional Acoustic Calibration Select a setup optionSelect ‘Professional’ If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressSelect ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menu Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuChoose the setting that you want Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Symptom CauseVideo Audio sources onSettings DisplayRemote control USB interfaceAdditional information Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Preset code brands DVDCD-R DVRAdditional information Specifications Maintenance of external surfacesDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation