Pioneer VSX-D909S manual Channel Level, Select a Test Tone mode

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Initial Set Up

Channel Level

The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from Channel Delay go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.29) first.

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USE

SETUP

S0URCE

 

 

RECEIVER

 

MULTI

SYSTEM

 

 

OPERATION

OFF

 

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

CD

MD/

TUNER

TVCONT

TAPE1

CLASS

MPX

BAND

DIRECT ACCESS

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7

3

8

- TUNING +

- STATION +

1 Á￿ 4 ¢

DTV ON/OFF

DTV MENU

- CHANNEL +

1

2

 

3

4

5

 

6

7

8

 

9

GUIDE

0

 

EXIT

 

 

ENTER

+10

 

 

DISC

1Select CHANNEL LEVEL (if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY, it will already be

selected).

See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 29 if you are unsure how to do this.

Press the ENTER button.

Channel Level

Test Tone [ AUTO ]

[Setting Start

]

[EXIT]

 

+

 

TV

+

 

 

 

TV VOL

TV CONTROL

VOLUME

 

NOTE : Be prepared! The test tone is output at a high

–

TV FUNC

–

 

REMOTE SETUP

 

 

 

 

volume level.

INPUT

 

MENU

MUTE

 

 

 

ATT

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM SETUP

 

 

 

 

2 Select a TEST TONE mode.

EFFECT/

+

FUNCTION

 

CH SEL

 

1-3

 

 

 

ENTER

 

1 Press 2 or 3 to move the hand to AUTO or MANUAL.

DIGITAL

–

SIGNAL

NR

SELECT

 

 

Press ° button to select SETTING START.

MIDNIGHT

INPUT

DSP

DIRECT

 

2

 

MULTI CH

STEREO/

 

 

 

 

 

/DTS

 

AUTO (automatic TEST TONE)

LIGHT

 

ADVANCED

STANDARD

 

This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. Use this mode when balancing the speaker

AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNINGlevels by ear.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The automatic test tone is output in the following order:

FL CT FR

SW SL SBL SBR SR

MANUAL (manual TEST TONE)

This mode lets you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. You can use this mode when you want to balance the speaker levels by ear at a more leisurely pace.

SET UP

memo

A test tone will be output from the SURROUND BACK speakers but your external amplifier must be turned up at least a little in order to hear it. Be careful that it is not turned up too much because the test tone volume is quite loud.

3After selecting SETTING START with the ° button press ENTER button. The TEST

TONE will be output.

These settings will be displayed on your TV.

Channel Level

 

 

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test Tone

[ AUTO ]

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

SP

 

dB

[

Setting OK

 

]

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

L

 

[ 0.0dB]

Center

 

 

[ 0.0dB]

Front

R

 

[ 0.0dB]

Surround

R

[ 0.0dB]

Surr Back

R

[ 0.0dB]

Surr Back

L

[ 0.0dB]

Surround

L

[ 0.0dB]

Subwoofer

 

[ 0.0dB]

It takes a moment for the machine to set itself. MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position (0 dB), and the test tone is output.

To exit before outputting the TEST TONE

Press the ENTER button.

To exit while outputting the TEST TONE

Press the ENTER button.

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Contents VSX-D909S Information to User For U.S. modelImportant Notice For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Optical Digital Connection Quick Start GuideHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Coaxial Digital ConnectionSpeaker Connections Setting up the Remote Control & UnitYou should see the following display on your TV Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD settingDigital Input Assignment For more information see pages Playing a DVD with Surround SoundFor Better Surround Sound You should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiverFeatures Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote ControlOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Analog audio/video cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsMemo Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerDigital Input Assignment DVD/LD player Connecting DVD/LD playersConnecting VCRs or DVRs Video ComponentsTV/Satellite tuner Satellite TV ComponentsDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Or standard video cord5.1 channel analog output jack Multi Channel Input External DecoderComponents equipped with Connect an external FM antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing external antennas FM wire antenna AM loop antennaSpeaker terminals SpeakersFirst turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ON Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Speaker impedancePlugging Connecting Additional AmplifiersFront Panel Displays & ControlsBass -/+ button See p.50 Multi CH Input See p.40Tone control buttons Tone button Channel Select buttonStation -/+ Use to choose programmed radio stations Adjusts the overall receiver volumeTuner Control buttons See p.54-57 Display Remote Control System SET UP button when Setup mode is selected Master Volume buttonsInput ATT button when USE mode is selected Remote Setup button when Setup mode is selectedOn Screen Display Initial Set UpSpeaker Setting See p.32-33 Setting Up for Surround SoundSet the slide switch to Setup Press the System Setup buttonGo on to the next page to continue set up Isnt use the 5´ buttons to select it Return to the System Setup MenuDigital-In Select Digital in Select should be selected if itSelect Small to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer Speaker Setting´ buttons then press the Enter button Menu Setup Menu Channel Level Select a Test Tone modeSelect Exit with the 5/ buttons and press When you have adjusted each speaker levelPress Enter button to return to Previous screenContinuing from Channel LEVEL, it will Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Select Crossover Network ifBass Peak Level This completes the speaker setupUse the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX Default setting is OFFIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Dynamic Range ControlChannel Standard modes Basic PlaybackSound Modes Musical Advanced Theater modesDSP modes Stereo modeCH SEL Selecting a Sound ModeComponent Turn on the power of the playbackPut the remote control slide switch in USE Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundPlaying Stereo Sources Each press switches the signal in the order below Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputLights when a Dolby Digital signal is input DTS lights when a DTS signal is inputAM/FM tuner Each press switches Digital NR on or offReducing Noise During Playback Digital inputPress the Midnight button Listening in Midnight ModeListening the Loudness Mode Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or offAdjusting Bass and Treble KHz 24 bit Performance Multi Channel in PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayDirect Playback Dual Mono Setting For Manual Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic TuningExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class number Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press the Memory button to activate the memory functionUse the Number buttons to select the channel you want Using the remote controlUsing the front panel Recalling Memorized StationsSetup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Function and then press the 5´ buttons Press the Multi Control button forComponent you want to control Press the 2´3 buttons to chooseAlso make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsPress the Remote Setup button Remote SET UP menu appears on your TV screenInches 20 cm Press the button to be programmed= Menu Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource Enter Side A/BEnter TV/VCR VCR & DVD Recorder OperationsChannel -/+ Press to start recording CD-R only CD & CD-R Player OperationsDisc Disc DISP/CHARA MD OperationsExit STB satellite tuner OperationsGuide ÷Á DTV ON/OFF/DTV Menu Disc CH EnterYellow Press to fast forward the tape Cassette Deck OperationsPress to rewind the tape Recording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Video Components Recording from Digital Audio ComponentsMulti Operation To cancel here, press Remote SetupMulti Operations Select a Multi Control button for thisMulti Control buttons start to blink You can repeat this process for up to five commandsRemote sends the Multi Operation commands you pro- grammed Performing Multi OperationsSystem Off Select a component by pressing its Multi Control button Setting Up the Direct FunctionUsing the System Off Button Remote Back Light Resetting the Remote ControlErasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes Erasing Learned Remote Control CommandsVideo Select Sub room Main room Set up exampleMulti-Room MULTI-ROOM connectionsAlso make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiver MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttonsSelector Press the Control buttonWithin ten seconds of , select the Function with the Input Receiver from the sub room Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Press a Function button to select the sub functionPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc formatDevice Preset Code ListDevice Manufacturer Code Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAnalog DTS Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionSpecifications Page Page 0 4 2 1 1 4 0
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