Pioneer VSX-9300TX manual Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menu

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07The Surround Setup menu

Use (cursor up/down) to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers:

•Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer.

•Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the front speakers).

•Surround – Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a subwoofer).

•SurrBack – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGE if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround back speakers choose NO.

•Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers).

Note

•If you selected Second Zone, Front Bi-Amp, or MR&S in Surround back speaker setting above you can’t adjust the surround back settings.

•If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center and surround speakers can’t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.

•If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO.

•If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure that speaker is hooked up to the left surround back terminal.

•If you’re using a THX speaker setup, we recommend setting all speakers to SMALL.

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3When you're finished, select ‘Exit’. You will return to the Normal setup menu.

Tip

•If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers.

Channel Level

• Default setting: 0dB (all speakers)

Using the channel level setting, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system.

1Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menu.

Normal

 

[ Speaker Setting

]

[

Channel Level

 

]

[ Speaker Distance ]

[ Exit

]

 

 

 

 

2Select a setup option and press ENTER to start the test tones.

Channel Level

 

 

 

Test Tone

[ Manual ]

 

[

Auto

]

 

[

Exit

]

Setting Start

Caution!!

Test tone is output loudly.

•Manual – Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.

•Auto – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically.

En

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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 panelRemote control battery indicator Operating range of the remote controlBefore you start Setting up for Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Connect your speakersMinute guide Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your systemLarge Enter ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’ ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressFollow the instructions on-screen Other problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel 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 antennaPlugging in the receiver Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ftAbout the AC outlet 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 / MusicListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your system Movie listening modesBasic modes Advanced effect modesMusic listening modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsPro Logic IIx Music See above 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 Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Listening to your system Using the surround back channelSurround back channel options 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 CHReducing noise during playback Release the button when you see the setting you wantListening to dual mono soundtracks Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Finding a stationUsing the tuner MPX modeNaming station presets Listening to memorized station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 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 wantTo add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press Enter Using multi operationsPress Multi Operation Using System off Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor 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 componentAdjusting the remote control backlight Using other functionsClearing remote control settings 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 connectionsPress Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USB Other connections Using the USB interfaceUSB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘PC Output’ and press Enter 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 NetworkSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Fine Channel DelayAcoustic Calibration EQ 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 EnterHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationProfessional Acoustic Calibration 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 LevelChoose the setting that you want Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuDynamic Range Control 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 surfacesOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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