Pioneer VSX-91TXH manual Speaker Distance, Curve, THX Audio Setting

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The System Setup menu

4Adjust the level of each channel using the /

buttons.

If you selected Manual, use / to switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on- screen:

5b.Channel Level

L 0.0dB

C

[

0.0dB ]

R

[

0.0dB ]

SR

[

0.0dB ]

SBR

[

0.0dB ]

SBL

[

0.0dB ]

SL

[

0.0dB ]

SW

[

0.0dB ]

:Finish

Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.1

5When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.0ft

 

b.Channel

Level

 

C

[

10.0ft

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

[

10.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

c.Speaker

Distance

 

d.X-Curve

 

 

 

SR

[

10.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

e.THX Audio Setting

 

SBR

[ 10.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBL

[

10.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SL

[

10.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SW

[

10.0ft ]

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Adjust the distance of each speaker using the / buttons.

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

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

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X-Curve

Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie

soundtracks.2

1 Select ‘X-Curve’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

5.Manual SP

Setup

 

5d.X-Curve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

X-Curve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2.0dB/oct

 

b.Channel

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c.Speaker

Distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.X-Curve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.THX Audio Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

63

125

250

500

1k

2k

4k

8k

16k

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Finish

2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want.

Use / to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at 2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of -3.0dB/oct). Use the following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your room size:

Room size (ft2)

≤400

≤550

≤650

≤800

≤2200

≤12000

X-Curve (dB/oct)

–0.5

–1

–1.5

–2

–2.5

–3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect.

3 Select ‘Return’ then press ENTER to finish.

THX Audio Setting

For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 27) with the Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 80), it is required that you make the setting. See THX speaker system setup on page 19 for more on THX speaker

placement.3

1Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

5.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Channel Level c.Speaker Distance d.X-Curve

e.THX Audio Setting

Tip

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

Note

:Return

1• 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.

2Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn’t applied when you’re using any of the Home THX modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 27).

3If you don’t have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won’t be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display).

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Contents VSX-91TXH Model Number Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityPhone Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Installing the receiverChecking what’s in the box VentilationMinute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterEnter Minute guideProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksDVR, VCR, etc Use a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections 10 mm 3/8THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select SelectMulti OPE StatusShift SOURCEListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Stereo See Listening in stereo above for more on thisChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsUsing surround back channel processing While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustMcacc System Setup menuDefault setting Normal SB Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuWhen youre finished, press Return Fine Speaker DistanceStanding Wave Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQUsing Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Copying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to checkSpeaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceCurve SBL-SBR Connecting an iPod Other connectionsOther connections Chapter Connecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Other connectionsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreUsing the XM Menu Using Sirius RadioConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to channel presetsPress Sirius SHIFT+TV to switch to the Sirius input Using the Sirius MenuSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features Listening to Sirius RadioConnecting using Hdmi Password Set Set the parental lock passwordAbout Hdmi Speaker B setup Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Basic MULTI-ZONE setupMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsConnecting an IR receiver Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsMULTI-ZONE remote controls Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma display Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Setup menu Other SettingsMulti Zone Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysOSD Adjustment Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuYou will return to the Other Setup menu Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsSelect the source you want to record Prepare the recorderSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Press Status to check the system settingsDefault system settings Using other functions Resetting the systemPress System Setup to confirm Setting DefaultSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote 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 Multi Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Use / to select Direct F then press EnterUsing System off Using multi operationsSelect the button for the command you want to input Press Multi OPEControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems SymptomRemedyAdditional information Video SettingsDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputOperating range of remote control unit on Remote controlIPod messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Sirius radio messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXTHX Games Mode THX Select2 Cinema modeTHX Cinema processing Re-EqualizationStereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Surround PCM Multichannel signal formatsAuto Direct Pure Direct Surround Back speakers Input signal formatCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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