Pioneer VSX-9100TX LFE Attenuator Setup, SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

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11Other Settings

Note

•This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.

Tip

•While the receiver is in standby (using the front panel), press the STANDBY/ON button while holding down the TUNER EDIT button to change the dual mono setting.

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

]

[

e . Multi Room Setup

]

[

f . 12V Trigger 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.

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 60 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 61.

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

]

[

e . Multi Room Setup

]

[

f . 12V Trigger Setup

]

 

 

 

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 ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Other Setup menu.

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Contents VSX-9100TX Wash hands after handling Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Introduction to home theater Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundFront speakers Powered subwooferMinute guide Surround speakers02 5 minute guide Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then press EnterFollow 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 Connecting up About the video converterConnecting up Connecting digital audio components CD recorder DVD or LD player CD playerOutput jacks Connecting up Connecting analog audio componentsConnecting multichannel analog components TipTV tuner Connecting up Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal DVD or LD playerUsing external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaConnecting the speakers Front speakersOverhead view of speaker setup Hints on speaker placementView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Connecting upPower cord caution AC outletControls and displays Chapter Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Tuned StereoMono SleepControls and displays Remote control DTV Info 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV ON/OFF Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects PRO LogicUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic CalibrationPress Extended Mode front panel repeatedly Listening to your system Using the surround back channelExtended mode To cycle the surround back channel optionsListening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back Mode VirtualSBPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using the tone controlsPress SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Enhancing dialogSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the sleep timerListening to your system Playing other sources 30 minMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect the surround back speaker setting System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Channel DistanceSetting 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 Speaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker DistanceTuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Prepare the recorderControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system ChapterUse cursor left/right to select Learn then press Enter Press the Receiver button to exit and store the operationsErasing all of the remote control presets Confirming preset codesDirect function Select Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput DiscCD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD SHIFT+HDD Controlling the rest of your systemEnter Guide Shift + DVDOther connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left Speaker Other connections Multi-room listening Using the sub room controlsUsing the remote control in the sub room Making multi-room connectionsOther connections Using the front panel multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press the Multi Room ON/OFF button on the front panelOther connections Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDVD player Page Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Assigning the component video inputsSelect ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupDual Mono Setup Choose the setting that you wantSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuMulti Room Setup Volt Trigger SetupAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onVideo Audio components onSettings DisplayRemote control Extended Auto setting, the EXAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress System Setup to confirm Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-9100TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-9100TX is a powerful and versatile surround sound receiver that has garnered a strong reputation among audio enthusiasts since its release. Designed to cater to the needs of home theater aficionados, the VSX-9100TX comes packed with features and technologies that elevate the listening experience, making it a noteworthy addition to any audio setup.

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