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Speaker Placement Information

Placement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realistic surround sound. Certain pointers concerning speakers stands, direction, angle and distance of speakers will be useful in this regard.

Firstly, it is best not to put your speakers directly on the floor. If you do this some of the sound vibra- tion (especially bass) will go directly into the flooring and be lost. Instead we recommend using ex- tremely hard objects (like cinder blocks) or designated speaker stands to support your speakers. Avoid placing the speakers on soft (like cushions or sofas) as these will also lead to sound loss and unstable surfaces (like flimsy shelving) as they may cause speaker accidents. In order to achieve a surround sound effect, make sure the speakers are a reasonable distance from your main listening position.

Follow the diagrams and instructions below for optimum placement of each set of speakers.

	C
F L	F R
	45~60

	C
F L	F R

		C
F	L	F	R

If you're using a CENTER speaker set the FRONT speakers to a wider angle. If not, set them to a narrower angle.

Make sure the CENTER speaker does not cross the forward plane of the FRONT speakers.

It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less angle for bigger rooms.

	90~120
S L	S R
S L	S R

	90~120
S L	S R
S L	S R
	S B

S L			S R
	0~60
SBL	SBL	SBR	SBR

Surround speakers should be positioned a foot and a half to three feet (60 cm -1 meter) higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

Surround back speakers should also be positioned a foot and a half to three feet (60 cm -1 meter) higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

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Contents VSX-47TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Remote Control Battery Indicator Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Before You StartQuick Start Guide Part1 Home Theater The BasicsHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Digital ConnectionsQuick Start Guide Part1 Memo Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker terminals Speaker terminals alsoAssigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitReceiver exits the setup process Use the 5∞ buttons to select Return and press EnterArrow should be pointing at Auto Surround SETUP, press Auto Surround Sound SetupSwitch on the receiver and your TV Quick Start Guide Part2Check the speaker settings on the OSD Quick Start Guide Part2Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Personalizing Your SoundComponent Video Input Default Settings Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TV Video Component videoConnecting Your Equipment Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player DVD/LD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components TV tunerRecorder 2 CD-R/TAPE/MD Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Connect red plugs toCassette deck placement 5.1 channel analog output jackConnecting Digital Audio Components Not a PCM-only outputCoaxial cord Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Optical cableFM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas To improve FM receptionNominal impedance Connecting SpeakersUse Speakers with a Rated 6 Ω to 16 ΩSpeaker placement AC Power CordAC Outlet switched 100 w max Placing Your SpeakersRemote Control Displays & ControlsDisplays & Controls # Multi Operation button Remote Setup buttonVolume +/- buttons $ Receiver buttonShaped connectors Back PanelRadio antenna terminals AC in Power14 RS-232C Connection MULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminalsFront Panel BASS/TREBLE button see p.52 SET UP MIC jack see p.13Tone control buttons Tone button + buttons see p.52Display Receiver button on the remote Setting Up for Surround SoundTurn on the receiver and your TV, press ControlSpeaker Systems should be Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingSetting Up for Surround Sound Selected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttonsAuto All speakers are set automatically. The remote Use this settingIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Control must be hooked up to the front panel in order toChannel Delay should be Channel DelayIt isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select Level setting mode, then press EnterChannel Level channel balance Use the 5∞ buttons to select a channelManual manual test tone mode Semi Auto automatic test tone modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Acoustic CAL EQ should be selected ALL CH ADJ mode flat curve All the speakers areAcoustic Calibration EQ If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectOrder of the settings menus is Speakers Channel Check the Auto SettingsTo check the next settings select Next With the 5∞ buttons and press EnterBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackMaster Volume dial Adjust the volume by usingVolume buttons on the remote Control. On the front panel useSelect the input signal corresponding Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPress the Signal Select button to Press ReceiverStandard modes Listening ModesStereo modes For 2 Channel SourcesFor all speaker playback of any source Home THX modesTX Technical extension For 2 channel sources onlyAdvanced Cinema modes THX ULTRA2 CinemaAdjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes Advanced Concert modesUse the +/- buttons to add or subtract the amount of effect Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR FunctionPress Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Press the Midnight button onStereo Direct mode Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlTone control can be adjusted in a range of ±6 dB Press the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass orDVD Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback See Multi CH in Select p.94 for more on Multi CH in playbackDual Mono setting and playback Input AttenuatorTape 2 Monitor Using Headphones Video SelectAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Status DisplayUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningUsing the Tuner ExampleTune in the station you want Each press switches the displayMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press the Enter button to input your choicePress the Tuner button on Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations To select the classTo step through each channel in order Recalling Memorized StationsUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedlyRemote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsPress ENTER. The preset code has Been entered Remote Control of Other ComponentsFor the component you want to Select Function blinks on the remote controlUse the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press Enter For example DVD/LDSelect YES. Press Enter When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select ExitYou will return to the Remote Setup menu Repeat the process from for All of your componentsUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TVoperations YellowComponent whose direct Setting up the Direct FunctionUse the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Function you want to turn on or offRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video Components Functions that can be recordedStereo playback in another room Speaker System B SetupBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping the front speakersFront speakers. If you have set the Front speakers Switching A/B Speaker SystemThese two speakers and the same signal is output from From the B speakers and the Front pre out terminalsConnecting Additional Amplifiers Pre Out Power Setup Using an separate stereo pre-amplifierUsing a separate power amplifier for main room stereo sound MULTI-ROOM connections Setup exampleMulti-Room Sub room Main roomSelect the Volume Level by Selecting Variable or Fixed Then select Expert Setup usingUse the 5∞ buttons to select MULTI-ROOM Setting . Press ∞. Press EnterControl mode Press the Control button to enterControlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room Remote control at the IR ReceiverPress Volume +/- to adjust From the sub room, pointPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components IR receiver remote sensor windowMulti Operations Press the Remote Setup button for More than three secondsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select Multi OPE and press EnterPerforming Multi Operations When done select Exit and pressSelect Exit and press Enter again Press the Multi Operation ButtonSystem Off Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components, p.62-65You can assign System OFF information for up to 5 commands Use the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press EnterSelect Exit and press Enter again Using System Off Press the System OFF buttonDo the following to use the System OFF function Use the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more Than three seconds Select Function will flash in the displayEditing Button Names KEY Label Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control LOW, or Exit and press EnterClearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Resetting the Main Unit Your TV, use the 5∞ buttons to Advanced SetupTurn on the receiver and your TV Select Input ASSIGN. PressUse the 5∞ buttons to select Advanced SetupAssigning the Component Video Inputs Cnent Video in then press EnterExpert Setup Bass Peak LEVEL, if necessary OSD On-screen Display AdjustmentYour new screen display will be set. Next, move on to Start over from step oneSetting Cancel This setting wont limit the peak Setting Start The Master Volume is set toSetting in step For Setting START, select it and press ENTER. ThenMID a moderate amount of Dynamic Range Control RETURN. Press EnterOFF No Dynamic Range Control MAX The most Dynamic Range Control available isUse the 5∞ buttons to select Return Press Enter buttonSelected if it isn’t use the 5∞ SymbolFunction Rename should be Buttons to select it. Press EnterTHX Audio Setup Selected, if it isn’t use the 5∞ Surround Back Speaker PositionSurback SP Position should be Buttons to select it, and pressButtons to select it Re-EqualizationRE-EQUALIZATION should be Standard or StereoDolby Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS Neo6 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Surround EX DTS 96/24101 Speaker Placement Information 102Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. SourcesThrough Audio Block Diagram Troubleshooting Surround back speakers Center speakersSubwoofer From digital componentsOther audio problems Subwoofer output is very When playing an LDSignal Select is on 2 RF Playback Over indicator isDigital format indicators Come up when usingSignal Select button Indicators showAudio source, the player Remote control Cannot be remoteDuring playback of a DVD Shows a transfer ratePower cord Caution EIASpecifications Furnished Parts0 4 2 1 1 4 0 TNGZF/01K00001