Pioneer Optimize Your Surround Sound Experience with VSX 9300

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07The Surround Setup menu

Chapter 7

The Surround Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu

This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers.).

These settings are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound on page 12, it isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.

Important

•For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position. See Automatically setting up for surround sound on page 12 if you’re unsure how to do this. Also see Other problems when using the Auto Surround Setup on page 14 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

•If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume to the middle position.

•After three minutes of inactivity during the Auto setup options, the OSD will go to sleep until a button is pressed. With other screens, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made.

Caution

•The test tones used in the Surround Setup are output at high volume (the volume increases to 0dB automatically).

1Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.

•If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them.

2Using the remote control, press RECEIVER, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the (cursor up/down) buttons and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu

items.

RECEIVER

RECEIVER

SYSTEM SETUP

ENTER

Tip

•You can also use the front panel display to make settings. You can also use the MULTI JOG dial and

ENTER on the front panel instead of the							(cursor
up/down) buttons and ENTER on the remote control.
3 Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press ENTER.

	System Setup
	[				]
	[	1. Surround Setup			]
	[ 2. THX CINEMA Setup ]
	[ 3. Input Assign				]
	[ 4.		Function Rename		]
	[ 5.		PHONO/LINE Setup ]
	[ 6.		Multi Room		]
	[ 7.		12V Trigger		]
	[ Exit				]

4 Select the setting you want to adjust.

1.Surround Setup

[ SurrBack System ]

[ Auto Setting	]
[ Normal	]
[ Expert	]
[ Exit	]

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Contents VSX-9300TX Information to User Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling other equipment Using other functionsAdvanced setup Other connectionsBefore you start FeaturesChecking the supplied accessories Before you start ChapterBefore you start Ventilation Using the remote controlInstalling the receiver Opening the front panelBefore you start Operating range of the remote controlRemote control battery indicator Minute guide Chapter Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide 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 converterAnalog audio cables Connecting your equipment About cable typesWhen making cable connections 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 Placing the speakers Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Banana plug connectionsConnecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaAbout the AC outlet Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ftPlugging in the receiver STANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter StereoControls and displays Controls and displays Display TunedControls and displays Remote control TV Input Remote SetupAudio Movie / MusicAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Basic modes Listening to your systemMovie listening modes Advanced effect modesPro Logic IIx Music See above Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsMusic listening modes Neo6 Music settings Listening with headphonesAdjusting the advanced effect level 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 Press HI-BIT HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING on the front Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-samplingIf you’re using the remote, press Receiver PanelAdjusting the bass and treble Using the tone controlSwitching the tone control on or off Multi CHListening to dual mono soundtracks Release the button when you see the setting you wantReducing noise during playback Tuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Finding a stationUsing the tuner MPX modeAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Listening to memorized station presetsNaming station presets Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustNormal surround setting Surround Setup menuSurround back speaker setting Speaker SettingSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menu Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menu Speaker DistanceControlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipment ChapterProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling other equipmentGuide Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsMenu DiscDisp Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsSubtitle ModeTOP ExitProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Controlling other equipment Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off 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 Adjusting the delay of a soundtrack Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingDimming the display Editing remote control display names Using other functions Switching the speaker impedanceAdvanced remote control features Press the Multi Control button for the componentClearing remote control settings Using other functionsAdjusting the remote control backlight Using other functions Resetting the system Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersOther connections Multi-room listening Basic multi-room setupSurrBack System multi-room setup Making multi-room connectionsOther connections Using the multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume 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 System Setup menu Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Select the setting you want to adjust then pressInput Assign menu Advanced setupTHX Cinema Setup Assigning the digital inputsFunction Rename Assigning the component video inputsWhen you’re finished, select ‘Exit’ PHONO/LINE SetupSelect ‘PHONO/LINE Setup’ from the System Setup menu Select either Phono or LineMulti-Room and IR receiver setup Volt TriggerAdvanced setup Expert setup menu Select ‘Expert’ then press EnterAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuSelect ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Crossover NetworkAcoustic Calibration EQ Fine Channel DelaySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Select the channels you want and adjust to your liking Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Front AlignSelect ‘DATA COPY’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘DATA CHECK’ then press EnterProfessional Acoustic Calibration How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationHow to interpret the graphical output Select ‘Professional’ Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect a setup option 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 Additional information TroubleshootingPower 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 CD-R Additional information Preset code brandsDVD DVRAdditional information Specifications Maintenance of external surfacesDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation