Pioneer VSX Series: Speaker Setup and Manual Features
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The System Setup menu

Tip

• You can change the channel levels at any time by

pressing CH LEVEL then using on the remote control.

Speaker Distance

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.

1Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

5.Manual SP

Setup

 

5c.Speaker

Distance

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.0ft

 

b.Channel

Level

 

C

[

 

3.0ft

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

[

 

3.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

c.Speaker

Distance

 

d.Bass Peak

Level

 

 

SR

[

 

3.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

e.X-Curve

 

 

 

 

SBR

[

 

3.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

f.THX Audio

Setting

 

SBL

[

 

3.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SL

[

 

3.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SW

[

 

3.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Adjust the distance of each speaker using the buttons.

You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.5 feet increments.

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Tip

07

2 Select a setup option.

5d.Bass

Peak

Level

 

 

Bass

Peak

Level

:OFF

[

Setting

Start

 

]

 

[Setting

Clear

 

]

Enter:Setting Start

:Return

•Setting Start – The volume is set to –60 dB, a test tone plays back and you make the setting.

•Setting Clear – Clears any previous setting and switches limiting off.

3 If you selected ‘Setting Start’, use to adjust the test tones and specify the bass peak level then press

ENTER.

5d.Bass Peak Level

Bass Peak Level

-60dB

Increase the Bass Peak Level to

a comfortable Volume

(-80=no sound)

ENTER:Finish :Cancel

•For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position.

Bass Peak Level

Some audio sources (for example, Dolby Digital and DTS) include ultra-low bass tones. Set the bass limiter as needed to prevent the bass from distorting the sound.

1Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

The current setting is displayed. When OFF is displayed the attenuator is off (bass output is not affected).

5.Manual SP

Setup

 

5d.Bass

Peak

Level

 

 

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass

Peak

Level

:OFF

 

b.Channel

Level

 

 

[Setting

Start

]

 

 

c.Speaker

Distance

 

 

[Setting

Clear

]

 

 

d.Bass Peak

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.X-Curve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

f.THX Audio

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

5• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).

•The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

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Contents VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Address Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityPhone Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide YESMcacc Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlMinute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player 324DVD player Use an optical cable for the connection Or other set-top box Other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputsUse a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesTape deck, etc SpeakersConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemSubwoofer Front Left Right Surround Left Right Back left Back rightBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationConnecting external antennas FM wire antennaPlug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel STANDBY/ONControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERMultiope StatusShift SourceControls and displays Sub remote control unit Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectListening in stereo TipUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalVirtualSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustMemory System Setup menuMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Enter Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupFine Speaker Distance When youre finished, press ReturnStanding Wave 10dB as necessarySelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter EQ OFFSystem Setup menu Data Management Copying Mcacc preset dataChecking Mcacc preset data Speaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect a setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the buttonsSpeaker Distance Bass Peak LevelEnter Curve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreConnecting using Hdmi Using the XM MenuListening to channel presets About Hdmi Using the i.LINK interfaceChecking the i.LINK inputs About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network About Pqls rate controlUsing the USB interface Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupUse the Input Select button to select USB Start playback of a source on your computerBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making multi-room connections Multi-room listeningSurround Back System multi-room setup Room Basic multi-room setup RoomSecondary multi-room setup Room Multi-room listening optionsUsing the multi-room controls Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls InputUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display DVD playerSAT Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCPersonal computer Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterMulti-Room Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysOSD Adjustment Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Using the sleep timer Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Setting DefaultNeo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch 2PL II Music Options Center Width Dimension PanoramaListening Mode x ch Listening Mode HPSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsRemote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Button s Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo Settings DisplayProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Link interface Remote controlLink messages USB interfaceMessage Explanation Symptom Cause Action IPod messagesXM radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsAuto Surround Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connectedSurround Back speakers Input signal formatCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsAdditional information Our philosophy FeaturesTo establish a safe level We Want You Listening For a LifetimeXRB3066-A Pioneer Corporation

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