Pioneer VSX-1014TX manual LFE Attenuator Setup, SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

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Other Settings

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LFE Attenuator Setup

• Default setting: ATT 0 dB

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra- low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.

1Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.

Other Setup

 

[

a. DRC Setup

]

[

b. Dual Mono Setup

]

[

c. LFE ATT Setup

]

[

d. SR+ Setup

]

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of function settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.

See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 58 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 59.

1 Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.

Other Setup

 

[

a. DRC Setup

]

[

b. Dual Mono Setup

]

[

c . LFE ATT Setup

]

[

d. SR+ Setup

]

2 Choose the setting that you want.

6c. LFE ATT Setup

LFE ATT [ ATT 0dB ]

•ATT 0dB – No limiting (recommended setting)

•ATT 10dB – 10dB of limiting

•LFE OFF – No sound from LFE channel

3When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu.

2Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.

6d. SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control

 

 

[

OFF

]

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

[ input-3 ]

TV/SAT

[

TV

]

DVR

 

[ input-1 ]

VIDEO1

[

OFF

]

VIDEO2

[

OFF

]

Monitor Out Connect

 

 

 

[ input-2 ]

•OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the plasma display

•ON – When the receiver is switched to one of the inputs that use the plasma display (DVD/LD, or another one of functions below), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from the receiver is heard.

3Assign any input source connected to the plasma display to the corresponding input number.

This matches the receiver’s input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, assign DVD/LD to input-2if you have connected the your DVD video output to video input 2 on the plasma display.

•The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your plasma display.

6d. SR+ Setup

 

 

 

6d. SR+ Setup

 

 

 

PDP Volume Control

 

PDP Volume Control

 

 

[ ON ]

 

 

[ ON ]

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

DVD/LD

[

input-3

]

DVD/LD

[

input-2

]

TV/SAT

[

TV

]

TV/SAT

[

TV

]

DVR

[ input-1 ]

DVR

[ input-1 ]

VIDEO1

[

OFF

]

VIDEO1

[

OFF

]

VIDEO2

[

OFF

]

VIDEO2

[

OFF

]

Monitor Out Connect

 

Monitor Out Connect

 

 

[ input-2 ]

 

[ input-2 ]

4When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu.

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Contents VSX-1014TX Information to User Wash hands after handlingImportant Safety Instructions Contents Additional information Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Listening to Surround Sound Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterSurround speakers Powered subwooferMinute guide Front speakers02 5 minute guide Enter Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then pressFollow the instructions on-screen Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Connecting up Connecting up ChapterAbout cable types About the video converter Connecting upSatellite tuner CD recorder DVD or LD player CD player Connecting up Connecting digital audio componentsConnecting up Connecting analog audio components Connecting multichannel analog componentsTip Connecting up Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminalVideo Camera AM loop antenna Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Using external antennasFront speakers Connecting the speakersHints on speaker placement Overhead view of speaker setupAC outlet Connecting upPower cord caution View of 7.1 channel speaker setupFront panel Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays Controls and displays Display Sleep StereoMono TunedControls and displays Remote control Tuner Display 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV ON/OFF DTV InfoOperating range of remote control unit Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundPRO Logic Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemPress EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Use the +/- buttons to adjust the settingListening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration Choosing the input signalType of source Extended Mode Standard / THX Type of source VirtualSB Mode Standard Enhancing dialog Using the tone controlsPress SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust30 min Using the sleep timerListening to your system Playing other sources Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSurround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuSelect ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select the surround back speaker settingFine Channel Distance Fine Channel LevelSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align Manual speaker setup Select the setting you want to checkSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Crossover NetworkSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsPrepare the recorder Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingControlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Use cursor left/right to select Learn then press EnterErasing all of the remote control presets Confirming preset codesDirect function Disc Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput SelectSHIFT+ CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LDShift + DVD Controlling the rest of your systemEnter Guide HDDOther connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left Speaker Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Other connectionsDVD player Assigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuOther Settings Other Setup menuAssigning the component video inputs Choose the setting that you want Dynamic Range Control SetupDual Mono Setup Select ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menuSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menuAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationNo sound Additional informationDigital inputs on Other audio problemsAudio components on VideoDisplay SettingsControl unit on Remote controlAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress System Setup to confirm Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-1014TX specifications

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