Pioneer VSX-1017AV-S, VSX-1017AV-K manual Crossover Network, Channel Level

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08The System Setup menu

Tip

•If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers.

Crossover Network

• Default setting: 80Hz

This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will

be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.1

1Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP

Setup

 

4b.Crossover

Network

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

Frequency

 

 

 

 

 

80Hz

 

b.Crossover Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c.Channel

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.Speaker

Distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.THX Audio Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

f.THX Speaker Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( THX : 80Hz )

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

:Finish

2Choose the frequency cutoff point. Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

1Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP

Setup

 

 

4c.Channel

Level

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

 

Test Tone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual

 

b.Crossover Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c.Channel

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.Speaker

Distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup

:Return

ENTER:Next

:Cancel

2Select a setup option.

•Manual – Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.

•Auto – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically.

3Confirm your selected setup option.

The test tones will start after you press ENTER.

4c.Channel Level

Test Tone

[ Manual ]

Please Wait . . . 20

Caution!

Loud test tones

will be output.

:Cancel

4 Adjust the level of each channel using /.

If you selected Manual, use /to switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on- screen:

4c.Channel Level

L 0.0dB

C

[

0.0dB ]

R

[

0.0dB ]

SR

[

0.0dB ]

SBR

[

0.0dB ]

SBL

[

0.0dB ]

SL

[

0.0dB ]

SW

[

0.0dB ]

:Finish

Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.2

5When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Channel Level

Tip

Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system.

•You can change the channel levels at any time by using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/– on the remote control. You can set two channel levels: one for MULTI CH IN and one for the listening modes.

Note

1• For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker Setting above.

•If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the crossover frequency is set to 80Hz.

2• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).

•The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

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Contents VSX-1017AV-SVSX-1017AV-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents System Setup menu Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterFollow the instructions on-screen Minute guideMake sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.3 Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks On an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Connecting using HdmiUse a three-way component video cable CD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout Hdmi Connecting analog audio sources Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM AudioConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectMulti OPE ShiftSOURCE ReceiverListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Setting the effect optionsSetting What it does Options Listening in stereoListening to your system Using Stream Direct Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Pro LogicListening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc setup Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSystem Setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuVolume increases to the reference level Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Crossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingTHX Speaker Setup Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Watching photos and video contentOther connections Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Press Multi CH in front panelLarge Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers DVD player Pioneer plasmaDisplay Satellite receiver, etcDVD Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup Assigning the Hdmi inputsDual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Video Converter SetupUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerUsing other functions Dimming the display Switching the speaker impedanceResetting the system Press System Setup to confirmControlling the rest of your system Select the button for the command you want to input Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControls for TVs Buttons Function ComponentsCD/MD/CD-R Decide which 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