Pioneer VSX-1017AV-K, VSX-1017AV-S manual Speaker Distance, THX Audio Setting, THX Speaker Setup

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The System Setup menu

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Speaker Distance

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.

1Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP

Setup

 

4d.Speaker Distance

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

3.0 m

 

b.Crossover Network

 

C

[

3.0 m

]

 

 

 

 

c.Channel

Level

 

R

[ 3.0 m ]

 

 

 

 

d.Speaker

Distance

 

 

SR

[ 3.0 m ]

 

 

 

 

e.THX Audio Setting

 

 

SBR

[ 3.0 m ]

 

 

 

 

f.THX Speaker Setup

 

SBL

[ 3.0 m ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SL

[ 3.0 m ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SW

[ 3.0 m ]

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Adjust the distance of each speaker using /. You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 meter increments.

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Tip

•For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position.

THX Audio Setting

For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 28) with the Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 68), it is required that you make the setting. See THX speaker system setup on page 20 for more on THX speaker

placement.1

1Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup

:Return

2Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other.

4e.THX Audio Setting

SB SP Position

0.0-0.3m

SBL-SBR

:Finish

•0.0 – 0.3m – Surround speakers within 30 cm apart (best for THX surround sound).

•> 0.3 – 1.2m – Surround speakers between 30 cm and 1.2 m apart.

•1.2m < – Surround speakers more than 1.2 m apart.

3When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

THX Speaker Setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, you should make this setting for the most effective results when using surround sound. See THX speaker system setup on page 20 for more on using a THX speaker system.

1Select ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup

:Return

2Specify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system.

4f.THX Speaker Setup

THX Speaker NO

If you are using THX speakers, select YES.

:Finish

•YES – All speaker settings are fixed to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 43) during the Auto MCACC setup.

•NO – Individual speaker sizes are determined according to the Auto MCACC setup.

3When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Note

1 If you don’t have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won’t be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display).

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Contents VSX-1017AV-SVSX-1017AV-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Other Settings System Setup menuUsing other functions Other connectionsFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiver Before you start Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterMinute guide Make sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.3Follow the instructions on-screen Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksDVR, VCR, etc Connecting using Hdmi Use a three-way component video cableOn an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Connecting digital audio sources About HdmiCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM AudioConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select SelectShift Multi OPESOURCE ReceiverListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSetting the effect options Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceSetting What it does Options Listening in stereoChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing surround back channel processing Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQPro Logic Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUSB playback Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsCompressed audio compatibility USB playbackUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets An introduction to RDSUsing EON Displaying RDS informationPress Disp for RDS information System Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menu Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menuVolume increases to the reference level Fine Speaker DistanceCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Channel Level Crossover NetworkTHX Audio Setting THX Speaker SetupSpeaker Distance Connecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Connecting the multichannel analog inputsOther connections Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system Speaker B setupBi-amping your front speakers Press Multi CH in front panelConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersLarge Pioneer plasma DVD playerDisplay Satellite receiver, etcDVD Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup Assigning the Hdmi inputsLFE Attenuator Setup Dual Mono SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Video Converter SetupUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Using other functions Dimming the displayResetting the system Press System Setup to confirmControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Select the button for the command you want to inputMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for TVs Buttons Function ComponentsCD/MD/CD-R Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems SymptomRemedyAdditional information Video SettingsDisplay Remote controlSymptom Cause Action USB interfaceIPod messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXStereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsStandard Auto SurroundInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation
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