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05Listening to your system

Using the surround back channel

material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it

 

• Default setting: SB CH ON

 

 

 

 

 

was originally encoded, in which case you can simply

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch the surround back channel off. The table below

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1

indicates when you will hear the surround back channel

decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby

when playing various kinds of sources. ( =Sound plays

Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use

through surround back channel speaker(s); = 7 CH

6.1 or 7.1 decoding with other sources (for example, 5.1

SURROUND shows in the display; = Home THX is

encoded material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a

 

 

selected and two surround back speakers are connected)

surround back channel will be generated, but the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB CH

 

 

 

 

Standard / THX

 

Advanced

 

Type of source

 

 

Multichannel

 

 

Stereo sources

 

 

 

mode

 

 

 

 

surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources

2Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic

NEO:6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

multichannel source with 6.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/DTS encoded

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

multichannel source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/DTS encoded stereo

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source; other digital stereo source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analog 2-channel (stereo) source

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Press SB CH MODE repeatedly to cycle through

• SB CH OFF – Surround back channel is switched off

the surround back channel options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control menu for this step is shown below

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

(see note at the start of this chapter if you need help).

 

 

 

 

• You will only hear the surround back channel when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you’ve selected SP A as the speaker setting (see

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

3/3

 

 

 

 

Switching the speaker system on page 80). Changing

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

the speaker system may automatically change this

 

 

 

 

CONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

SB CH

 

 

setting (see notes below).

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER

INPUT

A/B

ATT

VIDEO

DISPLAY

SELECT

DIMMER

TAPE2

STATUS

MONITOR

• If the surround back speaker is set to NO in Speaker Systems on page 57, or you have selected SP A+B as the speaker setting, you can only use the virtual surround back effect (see next page).

ACOUSTIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNER

SBCH

CAL.

MIDNIGHT

LOUDNESS

TONE

OPTION

 

 

DIGITALNR

INPUT ATT

CLASS

STATION

MODE

PHONES

SPSYSTEM

SIGNAL

VIDEO

TAPE2

STREAM

SETUP

 

 

VIDEOINPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A/B

SELECT

SELECT

MONITOR

DIRECT

MIC

DIGITALIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

Each press changes the setting as follows (see the table above for an explanation of each):

•SB CH AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

•SB CH ON – 6.1 or 7.1 encoding is always used (for example, on 5.1 encoded material)

•You can’t select the surround back channel setting (it is automatically switched off) when you’ve selected

SP B as the speaker setting or when Bi-Surroundis selected in Speaker Systems on page 57.

•You can’t use the surround back channel setting when Stream Direct is on or when the STEREO mode is selected.

•When the THX mode is selected, you can’t select SB CH OFF if you’re listening to DVD-Audio or SACD.

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Contents VSX-AX10Ai-G Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Information to UserContents Surround Setup menu Using other functionsAdvanced setup Controlling other equipmentFeatures Our philosophyChecking the supplied accessories Using the remote controlBefore you start Before you start ChapterSetting up the remote control Calibrating the remote control screenBefore you start Press CalibrateSetting the clock Setting the button alert volumeSetting the time-out setting Resetting the remote control Locking the remote controlRestarting the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player AssignableConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder VSX-AX10AiConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TurntablePortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting your equipment Connecting antennas FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaAbout the supplied AC power cords Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays ToneControls and displays Display TunedControls and displays Remote control Basic remote control displaysHome menu screens Setup Receiver menu screensDigital NR Remote control displays for the tuner Disp ModeSpeaker A/B Display DimmerRemote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components Search Mode 10 CLRAutomatically setting up for surround sound Switch on the receiver and your TVGetting started Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterChecking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Surround SetupPlaying a source Change the receiver input to the source you want to play Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAbout the listening modes Listening in surround soundDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Neo6 Music settingsListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesAdjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelListening with headphones Listening in stereoPro Logic IIx Movie PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaUsing the Stream Direct mode Press Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screenSelecting the input signal type AnalogListening to high-sampling formats Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channelsChannel Listening to your system Using the surround back channel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle throughAuto Surround back channel optionsUse the Option +/- buttons to change the setting Creating a center speaker effectVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-sampling Using Midnight and Loudness listeningUsing the tone control Switching the tone control on or offAdjusting the bass and treble Reducing noise during playbackTreble Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterFinding a station Changing the frequency stepUsing the tuner Tuning directly to a station Memorizing station presetsMPX mode Using the tuner Listening to memorized station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSurround Setup menu Surround Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSurround Setup menu Speaker SystemsLarge Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ then press EnterSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySpeaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual’ then press EnterSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Select ‘Data Copy’ then press EnterHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select a manual setup option and press EnterSelect ‘Professional’ then press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressSwitch the X-Curve on or OFF CurveUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterChecking your surround settings Select ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press EnterCycle through the settings screen by screen Using the remote control with other components Recalling preset codesControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentProgramming signals from other remote controls Press Learning on the remote setup menuPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Editing remote control button names Press Direct Function on the remote setup menuPress OK to confirm the settings Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuPress OK when you’ve finished Select the button you want to renameChoose how you want to change the look of the button LD if the multi operation is being used to switch on From the ‘Select Function’ screen, chooseInput function This will be the one that starts the multi operation whenUsing multi operations Press OK when you’re finishedFrom the remote control Home menu press Multi OperationSwitching components on and off Using the 12 volt triggerUsing System off System OFFUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delayEnhancing Sacd playback Press Option repeatedly until Sacd Gain shows in the displayUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedanceSwitch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Dimming the displayUsing other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault receiver settings Bypass Using speaker system B Switching the speaker systemUsing speaker system B in another room Other connectionsSelect the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menu Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers SP B ITU-R is selectedBi-wiring your speakers Using the pre-outsConnecting additional amplifiers Using the i.LINK interface Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierAbout i.LINK About Pqls rate controlCreating an i.LINK network Using the USB interface Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu ScreenConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘PC Output’ and press EnterAdvanced setup Advanced setup ChapterMake sure your receiver and TV are both switched on Input Assign menuAdvanced setup Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs Expert Setup menu Select ‘Expert Setup’ then press EnterAssigning the video inputs Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control Function RenameOSD Overlay THX Audio Setup Select ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press EnterVolt Trigger THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Surround Back Speaker PositionOptimizing your speaker setup Basic surround setupAdditional information Additional information ChapterTHX speaker system setup Additional informationAdditional information Troubleshooting PowerNo sound Listening in surround sound on Symptom Other audio problems Symptom CauseSettings VideoRemote control JackDisplay Select buttonLink interface Link messagesUSB interface MiscellaneousAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalPCM Pulse Code Modulation Maintenance of external surfaces THX Ultra2 Cinema modeAdvanced Speaker Array ASA THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7292-A
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