Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode

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Basic Operation

Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) listening modes have sound processing added to accentuate a certain kind of atmosphere or effect (see the preceding pages for explanation). You can choose if you want to strengthen or weaken this effect in the given mode. The DSP MOVIE modes are: ACTION, SCI-FI, DRAMA, MUSICAL, MONOFILM, 5/7-D THEATER. The DSP MUSIC modes are: CLASSICAL, CHAMBER, JAZZ, ROCK, DANCE, 5/7CH STEREO.

1 Press RECEIVER.

2 Press the EFFECT/CH SEL button repeatedly until you see EFFECT in the receiver’s display.

3 Use the +/– buttons to add or subtract the amount of effect.

The amount of effect can be adjusted from 10 to 90.

Memo:

• The default setting for 5/7CH STEREO is 90.

• The default setting for other modes is 50.

Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode

The Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode has three settings you can choose from which adjust the spatial feeling of the surround sound. These settings are best matched to each individual source instead of one setting being left on for all sources. The three settings and how to apply them are explained here. To start this setup select Dolby Pro Logic ll (if necessary) with the MUSIC button.

1 Press RECEIVER.

2 Press the EFFECT/CH SEL button repeatedly and select the setting you want. They appear in the receiver’s display.

CENTER WIDTH: With Pro Logic decoding center chan- nel signals can come only from the center speaker. If no center speaker is present this channel is split between the two front speakers, creating a "phantom" channel. The CENTER WIDTH feature lets you adjust the center chan- nel so it can heard only from the center speaker, only as a "phantom" channel or in varying degrees of both.

DIMENSION: This allows you to adjust the soundfield towards the front or towards the rear of your room.

PANORAMA: This gives the music a wraparound sur- round feel.

Memo:

•Use your CENTER WIDTHsetting carefully. If you set it to 0 all the center channel signal will go to your center speaker. If you set it to 7 all the center channel signal will go to your front speakers, creating a “phantom” channel.

3Use the +/– buttons to add or subtract the amount of effect or turn on/off.

CENTER WIDTH: Strengthen or weaken the effect between 0–7. The default is 3.

DIMENSION: Move soundfield backward or forward with - 3 being the furthest back and +3 being the furthest for- ward. The default is 0.

PANORAMA: Turn on or off. The default is off.

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Contents Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert USB Audio Hook up Link Digital InterfaceMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingRemote Control Battery Indicator Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesOpening the Front Panel Switching video system between PAL and NtscOperating range of remote control unit Source Material Home Theater The BasicsYour Home System Listening ModesHooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital ConnectionsSpeaker Connections  Speaker terminalsSetting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital InputsPlace the microphone at your Normal listening position Auto Surround Sound SetupSwitch on the receiver and your TV Check the speaker settings on the OSD Return to normal use Playing a DVD with Surround SoundSelect OK and press Enter Video Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Connecting Analog Audio Components  Audio cordsComponents equipped with 7.1 channel analog output jacks Connecting Digital Audio Components Digital Input Default Settings  Coaxial cords/Optical cables AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Speaker placement Power Connections ACPower Connections AC Outlets European model only Placing Your SpeakersWhat is i.LINK? Connecting i.LINK-equipped ComponentsCreating an i.LINK Network Front Panel EON Mode button see pages Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 1310 i.LINK indicator Master Volume dialRemote Control Command button for other components see Signal SEL button seeSystem Setup button Listening mode buttons seeTOP MENU/GUIDE button Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button Return buttonDisplay Back Panel Speakers terminals see AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W maxComponent Video Monitor OUT ter- minals USB Audio terminalSurrback System SettingDisplays & ControlsUp for SoundAuto Setting NormalExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Surround Back SystemEnter button Channel Level Normal SetupSpeaker Setting Speaker DistanceCenter default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallWith the  buttons choose If it isn’t use the  buttons to selectIt. Press the Enter button Speakers that you want to set. PressChannel Level Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode If you want to change a setting before proceeding Speaker DistanceStereo and Multichannel Playback Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysIndicator Di plays & ControlsSelecting the Input Signal Listening Modes Stereo modesMovie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II MovieMusic modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II MusicAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music ModeDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlListening with Acoustic CAL EQ Press the Acoustic EQ buttonPress the Midnight button on the remote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Adjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound DelayListening in Audio Scaler mode Multi Channel In PlaybackVirtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel ModePress the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Surround Back Channel ModesPhones jack Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectAutomatic and Manual Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequency Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model onlyDirect Access Tuning To Change Channel StepsChoice Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Enter the station name you want Press Enter when you have gotNaming Memorized Stations Characters you want to enterChannel you want Recalling Memorized StationsSelect a class number To step through each channel in orderUsing the RDS display An introduction to RDS European model onlyUse the Band button to select the FM band Searching for RDS programs European model onlyTune into an FM station Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH buttonPress the Band button to select Using EON European model onlyMode you want FM bandPress and hold EON Mode front panel for about two seconds Press the Remote Setup button for three seconds Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode Use the  buttons to select Learning and press EnterWhen youre done use the  buttons to select Exit 10Use  to select Exit and pressUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/TV operations RETURN/EXITSetting up the Direct Function Use the  buttons to select Dirctfnc and press EnterRecording from Audio/Video Components Stereo playback in another room Second Zone Speakers B SetupSelect Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup see Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMPOff or cycle through the different Front panel to switch speakers onSpeakers Button Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Multi Operations Press the Remote Setup button for more than three secondsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Use the  buttons to select Multi OPE and press EnterPerforming Multi Operations When done select Exit and press10Select Exit and press Enter again Press the Multi Operation buttonSystem Off Use the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more than three seconds Press the buttons whose name you want to change Editing Button Names KEY LabelUse the  buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Press the button you want to clear Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputUse the  buttons to select Clear and press Enter Resetting the Main Unit THX Cinema Setup Use the  buttons to select Exit and press ENTER, againFine Tuning Your System Assigning the Component Video Inputs Assigning i.LINK Inputs Components Source you want. Press the EnterIf you want to change the ports for additional i.LINK Function Rename Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE Setup Expert Setup Crossover Network Adjust the level of the channel using the  buttons Fine Channel LevelUsing the  buttons Fine Channel DelayAdjust the distance of each channel Subsequent channel. Press Enter100 Acoustic Calibration EQ101 This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom 102Use the  buttons to select the fre EQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterTo use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Bass Peak Level Start or Setting CANCEL. Press104 105 Dynamic Range ControlDolby Digital Dolby106 Dolby Pro LogicDTS 96/24 107DTS Neo6 Link Related Messages 108Power Power does not turn on TroubleshootingNection, if you change the settings for 109Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Setup Setup screen doesnt appear110 Thdct NG blinks111 No sound output from one set of speakers Other audio problems112 Considerable noise in radio broadcastsNoise or hum can be heard Even when there is no soundWhen a search is performed Being inputInput/display Display is dark Up when using the Signal114 Select button115 Maintenance of External SurfacesRemote control Other components cant be operated with the system remoteBrand Preset Code Brands116 Tape BrandSpecifications European model 117Specifications multi-voltage model 118119 TNMWF/03E00001 Printed
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