Pioneer VSX-9300TX manual Advanced setup Expert setup menu, Select ‘Expert’ then press Enter

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Advanced setup

The Expert setup menu

The settings in the Expert setup menu are more advanced features of this receiver that you can use to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound on page 12.

You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

1Make sure your receiver and TV are both switched on.

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

 

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]

 

 

 

1. Surround Setup

 

 

 

 

[

SurrBack System

]

[ 2. THX CINEMA Setup ]

[ Auto Setting

]

[ 3. Input Assign

]

[ Normal

]

[ 4.

Function Rename

]

[ Expert

]

[ 5.

PHONO/LINE Setup ]

[ Exit

]

[ 6.

Multi Room

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[ 7.

12V Trigger

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[ Exit

]

 

 

 

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4 Select ‘Expert’ then press ENTER.

1.Surround Setup

[ SurrBack System ]

[ Auto Setting

]

[ Normal

]

[

Expert

 

]

[

Exit

 

]

5 Select the setting you want to adjust.

Expert

[ Crossover Network ]

[ Fine Channel Level ]

[ Fine Channel Delay ]

[ Acoustic Cal EQ

]

[ Bass Peak Level

]

[ D-Range Control

]

[ Exit

]

•Crossover Network– Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (see Crossover Network below).

•Fine Channel Level – Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel Level below).

•Fine Channel Delay– Make precise delay settings for your speaker system (see Fine Channel Delay on page 81).

•Acoustic Cal EQ – Measure the acoustic characteristics of your room and make detailed adjustments to the frequency balance of your speaker system (see Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 81 and Professional Acoustic Calibration on page 84).

•Bass Peak Level – Prevent bass tones from distorting the sound from your speakers (see Bass Peak Level on page 86).

•D-Range Control – Specify the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital and DTS movie soundtracks (see Dynamic Range Control on page 87).

6Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing ENTER to confirm after each setting.

When you’re finished, you can select Exit, then press ENTER to go back to the System Setup menu.

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Contents VSX-9300TX Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Using other functionsAdvanced setup Controlling other equipmentBefore you start Chapter FeaturesChecking the supplied accessories Before you startOpening the front panel Using the remote controlInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationRemote control battery indicator Operating range of the remote controlBefore you start Introduction to home theater Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Minute guide ChapterConnect your speakers 02 5 minute guideMinute 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 About the video converter Connecting your equipmentDigital audio cables Connecting your equipment About cable typesWhen making cable connections Analog audio cablesConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerVSX-9300TX Connecting the multichannel analog outputsSTB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources DVD player Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Tape deck, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesPortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Banana plug connections Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersAM loop antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ftAbout the AC outlet Stereo Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter STANDBY/ONControls and displays Tuned Controls and displays DisplayControls and displays Remote control Movie / Music Remote SetupAudio TV InputListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Advanced effect modes Listening to your systemMovie listening modes Basic modesMusic listening modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsPro Logic IIx Music See above Listening in stereo Listening with headphonesAdjusting the advanced effect level Neo6 Music settingsListening 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 Panel Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-samplingIf you’re using the remote, press Receiver Press HI-BIT HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING on the frontMulti CH Using the tone controlSwitching the tone control on or off Adjusting the bass and trebleReducing noise during playback Release the button when you see the setting you wantListening to dual mono soundtracks Finding a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationMPX mode Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to memorized station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Select the setting you want to adjust Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menuSpeaker Setting Surround Setup menuSurround back speaker setting Normal surround settingChannel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menuSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menuControlling other equipment Chapter Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipmentControlling other equipment Programming signals from other remote controlsDisc Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsMenu GuideMode Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsSubtitle DispExit TOPRepeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you want Controlling other equipment Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceTo 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 Making an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackDimming the display Press the Multi Control button for the component Using other functions Switching the speaker impedanceAdvanced remote control features Editing remote control display namesAdjusting the remote control backlight Using other functionsClearing remote control settings Using other functions Resetting the system Other connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersMaking multi-room connections Basic multi-room setupSurrBack System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningPress Control Using the multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Other connectionsOther connections Cnnecting additional amplifiersPress 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 Select the setting you want to adjust then press Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter System Setup menuAssigning the digital inputs Advanced setupTHX Cinema Setup Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Function RenameSelect either Phono or Line PHONO/LINE SetupSelect ‘PHONO/LINE Setup’ from the System Setup menu When you’re finished, select ‘Exit’Volt Trigger Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSelect ‘Expert’ then press Enter Advanced setup Expert setup menuCrossover Network Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuSelect ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Fine Channel DelayAcoustic Calibration EQ Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingSelect ‘DATA CHECK’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘DATA COPY’ then press EnterHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationProfessional Acoustic Calibration If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and press Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect a setup option Select ‘Professional’Bass Peak Level Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menuChoose the setting that you want Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuDynamic Range Control Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationNo sound Additional informationSymptom Cause Other audio problemsAudio sources on VideoDisplay SettingsUSB interface Remote controlAdditional information Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX DVR Additional information Preset code brandsDVD CD-RMaintenance of external surfaces Additional information SpecificationsOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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