Pioneer VSX-D514, VSX-D714 manual Setting up the receiver Chapter, Choosing your receiver setup

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06Setting up the receiver

Chapter 6:

Setting up the receiver

Choosing your receiver setup

To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularly important when using DTS and Dolby surround. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Refer to the following pages for details on each of the settings.

RECEIVER

RECEIVER

 

ENTER

1

Press RECEIVER to turn the power

on.

 

2

Press RECEIVER.

3

Use or to choose the option you

want to adjust.

It will be easiest to adjust each of the settings in turn, following the order below (and on the following pages). The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display.

The VSX-D514 and VSXD714/D814 settings are separated below for easy reference.

VSX-D514 only:

Speaker setting (page 46)

Specify the number and type of speakers you have connected.

Subwoofer setting (page 47) Specify how the subwoofer is used.

Crossover frequency setting (page 47) Determine which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (or large speakers).

LFE attenuator setting (page 47) Choose the attenuator level for the LFE channel.

Front speaker distance setting (page 48) Specify the distance from your listening position to your front left speaker.

Center speaker distance setting (page 48) Specify the distance from your listening position to your center speaker.

Surround speaker distance setting

(page 48)

Specifies the distance from your listening position to your surround back speakers.

Subwoofer distance setting (page 49) Specify the distance from your listening position to your subwoofer.

Dynamic range control setting (page 50) Compress the dynamic range of the sound track.

Dual mono setting (page 50)

Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding.

Digital input settings (page 50)

Specify the components to be assigned to the digital inputs (below).

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Contents VSX-D514VSX-D714VSX-D814 Voltage selector Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenEnglish Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands EspañolUsing the tuner Making recordingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationDeutsch Nederlands Español Before you startEnglish Italiano Français Before you start Operating range of remote control unit Minute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands EspañolHook up your TV 02 5 minute guide Listening to Surround SoundHook up your DVD player VSX-D714 Powered subwoofer Minute guideEspañol Connect your speakersBack VSX-D814 Passive Powered subwoofer02 5 minute guide Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking VSX-D81402 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup 1ch 3.1ch 1ch*4.1ch 1ch 5.1ch0ch 3.0ch 0ch*4.0ch 0ch 5.0ch 1ch 0chFWD MID Back Press Enter Use the Multi JOG dial to choose your room sizeConnecting up Connecting up Connecting digital components CD recorderThis receiver Satellite tuner CD player DVD playerConnecting up Connecting audio components This receiverConnecting up Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components Italiano FrançaisConnecting up Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminalConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasFM wire antenna DeutschConnecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D514/D714 Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D814 English Italiano Français DeutschConnecting up Hints on speaker placementSpeaker terminals B speaker systemsSpeaker placement diagrams Overhead view of speaker setupConnecting up Connecting additional amplifiers VSX-D714Power cord caution ComponentsIllustration shows the VSX-D814, but Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel VSX-D514 Italiano FrançaisControls and displays STANDBY/ON Master Volume Controls and displays Front panel VSX-D714/D814English Italiano Français Deutsch NederlandsSB CH Mode SpeakersVideo Input BandControls and displays Display Remote control Master Volume + Mcacc SetupCH Select Level +Access SubtitleReturn Band DTV ON/OFFVolume + TV Control Input SelectWhile listening to a source, press Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Using the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemChoosing the input signal Press Signal Select on the frontPanel to select the input signal corre Listening to your system Listening in stereoDTS-ES/Dolby Digital Matrix encoded VSB on VSB OFF Listening Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Press DVD/LD on the remote control or the front panel Selecting the multichannel analog inputsVSX-D514 model Start playback of the component you selected in stepListening to your system Using the sleep timer 90 minOff Press Receiver Press Sleep repeatedly to set the sleep timeChoosing your receiver setup Setting up the receiverSetting up the receiver Chapter Setting up the receiver Surround right speaker distance settingSurround back speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance settingSpeaker setting Surround back speaker settingFS-CS-SS FL-C -S FL-C -SS FS-C -SS FL-C -SLSubwoofer setting Crossover frequency settingLFE attenuator setting 10 dBFront speaker distance setting Front left speaker distance settingFront right speaker distance setting Center speaker distance settingSurround right speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance settingSurround back speaker distance setting Subwoofer distance settingDynamic range control setting Dual mono settingComponent video input settings Digital input settingsSR+ control for Pioneer plasma displays Manually calibrating your listening area Mcacc Function setting for Video inputPress Receiver Press Mcacc Setup Setting separate channel levels for listening modes R RSWhen you’re done, press Test Tone to turn off the test tone Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayUse Level +/- to adjust the speaker levels in turn English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presetsTune to a station you want to memorize Press T.EDIT Tuner EditChanging the frequency step Naming station presetsListening to station presets Making an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterProgramming signals from other remote controls Use the number buttons to enter the preset codeWhen you’re done, press Receiver Controlling the rest of your systemErasing all of your programmed settings Clearing all the remote control settingsWhen you’re done, press Receiver to store the operations Direct functionVolume Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput Select ChannelControls for other components DiscCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Enter GuideOn digital STB DVD RecorderManufacturer Code ManufacturerCodeKenwood Sharp Samsung STB Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingAdditional information Set the Signal Select to AUTO, Digital or Analog Additional informationResetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceAdditional information Specifications Amplifier sectionAudio section Video SectionCleaning the unit FM Tuner SectionAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousPioneer Corporation