Pioneer VSX-39TX manual Bass Peak Level Manager, Press the SET button to input

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Initial Set Up

BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER

The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra-low bass (LFE) channel. If continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.32) first.

System Setup

BACK

 

DIGITAL INPUT

MULTI ROOM

 

SELECT

 

 

1

SPEAKER

CROSSOVER

SETTING

NETWORK

CHANNEL DELAY

BASS PEAK LEVEL

 

MANAGER

 

 

 

CHANNEL LEVEL

DYNAMIC RANGE

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

1Press the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER button.

2Press the TEST TONE button.

The MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (----dB).

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

SP

 

dB

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANCEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 4 5

Ç

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

SP

 

dB

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

A test tone will sound or not depending on which speakers you have selected. If subwoofer is YES (or on PLUS) the test tone will only sound from the subwoofer. If the subwoofer is off and the front and surround speakers are set to large, front and surround speakers will sound the test tone.

CD

LINE/

TUNER

TV

CONTROL

CH –

VOL +

VOL –

FUNCTION

3Use the +/– buttons (or the MASTER VOLUME +/– on the bottom right of the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel) to specify the bass peak level.

M

MASTER VOLUME

1 Raise the level gradually.

MUTING

+

2 Set the bass peak level at the point just before the

 

 

 

–

tone starts to distort.

 

 

4Press the SET button to input the

MASTER VOLUME +/–

level.

The display on the receiver will say RESUME and the

MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position.

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

SP

 

dB

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

memo

If you press CANCEL no settings are input to the receiver but the screen remains on the remote control. To escape the screen you must press SETUP OK.

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Ç

 

 

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

SP

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Press the SETUP OK button.

You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can get the BASS PEAK LEVEL set correctly.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

Start over from step one.

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Contents VSX-39TX For U.S. model Important NoticeFor Canadian model Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Quick Start Guide Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVCoaxial Digital Connection Optical Digital ConnectionSetting up the Remote Control & Unit Speaker ConnectionsHold the remote control pointed towards the receiver Digital Input AssignmentPress the DVD/LD button on the remote control Playing a DVD with Surround SoundFor Better Surround Sound Play a DVDFeatures Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartInstalling the Receiver Opening the Front PanelConnecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components Audio cordsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsCoaxial cord Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Digital Input AssignmentConnecting DVD/LD players Connecting VCRs or DVRsVideo Components FrontSatellite TV Components Or standard video cordMulti Channel Input External Decoder TV/monitorUsing outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio AntennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna Speakers Front speaker a Left Surround SpeakerPlacing Your Speakers Speaker placementSpeaker terminals Connecting Additional Amplifiers PluggingDisplays & Controls Front PanelSignal Select button See p.49 Source indicatorsBass -/+ button See p.51 Treble -/+ button See p.51Display 11 2/ dts mode indicators Master Volume indicationTape 2 indicator Tuner indicatorsRemote Control Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver Main ScreenReceiver SUB Screen Switching video system between PAL and Ntsc Initial Set UpOn Screen Display Press Remote Setup on the remote control Setting Up the Remote ControlPress the LCD Commander Button SET UP Back LightSetting Up for Surround Sound System Setup Digital Input SelectSpeaker Setting Press the Setup OK button to return to System Setup Menu Channel Delay Press the Channel Delay buttonPress the Setup OK button to return to the System Setup MenuPress the Channel Level button Channel LevelTest Tone Manual mode Auto modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Crossover Network 80 Hz100 Hz 150 HzPress the SET button to input Bass Peak Level ManagerLevel Dynamic Range Control Dual Mono Setting Sound Modes Basic PlaybackStandard modes Home THX Cinema modes Advanced Theater modesStereo mode DSP modesSelecting a Sound Mode Using surround soundSelect the sound mode Press ReceiverPress the Function on the remote Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundControl to select the source you Playing Sources with Stereo Sound Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input MainListening in Midnight Mode Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR FunctionRemote control or Channel Adjust channelsPress the CH Select button on Select button on the front panel toMulti Channel in Playback Multi Channel in SettingKHz 24 bit Performance Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Direct PlaybackUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningPress the Tuner Press the Band button to select Band FM or AMDirect Access Tuning Using the front panel Tune in the station you want Memorizing Frequently Used StationsPress the Memory button to activate the memory function Press the Class button repeatedlyRecalling Memorized Stations Select the Tuner functionRemote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsSelect the name of the company That makes your component Press the Number 1 buttonTo go back a screen To exit the process without inputting the com- mandsPress the Learning button If you want to cancel the Remote Setup modeCannot be used Locking the Settings Item Memo Use the Back button to return to the basic Receiver screenKey Rename Press the KEY Rename buttonPress the Function button that Has the button you want toUsing Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operationsNumber buttons +10CD player operations MemoMD operations RECTV operations Standard TV screen Digital TV screenVOL -/+ CH -/+Catv operations STB DTV operationsSTB satellite tuner operations Satellite Tuner screenL1-3 B/C/D/ECassette deck operations TapeOther screen for preset operations VCR operationsCD-R operations DVR DVD Recorder operationsRecording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Video Components Front panel to cycle through Video SelectDifferent possible video inputs Multi Operations Press the Remote Setup buttonPress the Multi Operation Select a command from the screen Sequence of up to five commandsWhen done press Setup OK to input Leave the multi operation set upSystem OFF Input the information When done press Setup OK toPress the Back button repeatedly Setting up the Direct Function Resetting the Remote ControlMulti-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOM connections MULTI-ROOM set up Select the Volume Level by Pressing Variable or FixedPress the Multi Room button Select the IR Receiver typeButton Press the Multi Room & SourceSelector Press Master Volume +/- to Using the remote control 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VSX-39TX specifications

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