Pioneer VSX-LX60 Using Full Band Phase Control, Press Phase Phase Control to select

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Using Full Band Phase Control

The Full Band Phase Control feature calibrates the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers connected.

Standard speakers designed exclusively for audio use generally reproduce sound with the divided frequency bands output from a speaker system consisting of multiple speakers (in case of typical 3-way speakers, for instance, the tweeter, the squawker (midrange), and the woofer output sound in the high-, middle-, and low- frequency ranges, respectively). Though these speakers are designed to flatten the frequency-amplitude characteristics across wide ranges, there are cases where the group delay characteristics are not effectively flattened. This phase distortion of the speakers subsequently causes group delay (the delay of low- frequency sound against high-frequency sound) during audio signal playback.

This receiver analyzes the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers by calibrating test signals output from the speakers with the supplied microphone, therefore flattening the analyzed frequency-phase

characteristics during audio signal playback1 – the same correction is made for a pair of left and right speakers. This correction minimizes group delay between the ranges of a speaker and improves the frequency-phase characteristics across all ranges.

Furthermore, the enhanced frequency-phase characteristics between channels ensure better

surround sound integration for multichannel setting.2

Full Band Phase Control OFF

Tweeter

Midrange

Woofer

Group Delay Characteristics

ms

Hz

Sound in the middle- and low-frequency ranges is delayed against the high-frequency sound due to group delay.

Full Band Phase Control ON

Tweeter

Midrange

Woofer

Group Delay Characteristics

ms

Hz

With the phase distortion corrected, the frequency-phase characteristics are improved across all ranges.

•Sound with live dynamics

•Sound of musical instruments with superb reality

•Sound so accurately reproduced that you can even hear the lip movement of the singer

•Speech heard with no loss of clarity

•Surround sound with excellent integration

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F.S.SURR

MULTI OPE

THX

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ADV. SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

•Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to select

FULLBAND PHASE.3

Both the Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control functions are switched on. The FULL BAND PHASE CTRL indicator lights on the front panel display.

Note

1To calibrate and analyze the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers, follow the procedures in Auto MCACC (see Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 8) or FULL BAND PHASE CTRL in the System Setup (see Full Band Phase Control on page 47). Select ALL when you perform the Auto MCACC setup with CUSTOM. Upon calibration of the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers, the FULL BAND PHASE CTRL feature is automatically switched on. Note that FULLBAND PHASE cannot be selected unless the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers are calibrated.

2The original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the targeted characteristics after correction can be displayed graphically in the OSD (see Full Band Phase Control on page 47). Also, when your PC is connected to this receiver, the original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the corrected characteristics of group delay can be displayed in 3-dimension on your PC (see Advanced MCACC output using your PC on page 63).

3• The FULL BAND PHASE CTRL mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases:

–When headphones are plugged in.

–When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on.

–When MULTI CH IN is selected.

–When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options.

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Contents Operating Instructions Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Before you start ChapterListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterReceiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Progress report is displayed on-screen whilePlaying a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide 02 5 minute guide Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsTweeter Midrange Woofer Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Fullband PHASE.3Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Multichannel analog audio inputs Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Audio/video source inputs/outputsConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerVSX-LX70 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCRUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable TV game, video camera, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesCenter Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Placing the speakers Bare wire connectionsAssemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1 Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAC outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverInput Selector dial Use to select an input source Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Select Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectSOURCE StatusMulti OPE ShiftListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoHdmi Digital Analog Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Basic playback controls Using the USB interfaceUSB playback USB playback ChapterCompressed audio compatibility USB playbackListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSearch shows in the display Using EONSearching for RDS programs Displaying RDS informationSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuFront Align System Setup menuPoint If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select the surround back speaker setting Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menuWhen you’re finished, press Return Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelStanding Wave Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Full Band Phase Control Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press EnterSpeaker Distance Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Connecting using HdmiWatching photos and video content Other connectionsAbout Hdmi Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu Switching the speaker systemSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use the Input Select button to select Multi CHConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Large Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsSub Zone Input sources available Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsRCV/Z3 ZONE3 Connecting an IR receiverUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls MULTI-ZONE remote controlsCloset or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayPersonal computer Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi ControlHdmi Control Chapter About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Video Other Setup menuInput Input Terminals Source Digital SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupYou will return to the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuSetting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsSetting the Video options Using other functionsPrepare the source you want to record Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordDimming the display Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerSetting Default Checking your system settingsResetting the system Default system settingsChannel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6 Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode x ch Listening Mode HPControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source 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