Pioneer VSX-43TX operating instructions Speaker Placement Information

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Speaker Placement Information

Placement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realistic surround sound. Certain pointers concerning speakers stands, direction, angle and distance of speakers will be useful in this regard.

Firstly, it is best not to put your speakers directly on the floor. If you do this some of the sound vibra- tion (especially bass) will go directly into the flooring and be lost. Instead we recommend using ex- tremely hard objects (like cinder blocks) or designated speaker stands to support your speakers. Avoid placing the speakers on soft (like cushions or sofas) as these will also lead to sound loss and unstable surfaces (like flimsy shelving) as they may cause speaker accidents. In order to achieve a surround sound effect, make sure the speakers are a reasonable distance from your main listening position.

Follow the diagrams and instructions below for optimum placement of each set of speakers.

	C
F L	F R
	45~60

If you're using a CENTER speaker set the FRONT speakers to a wider angle. If not, set them to a narrower angle.

	C
F L	F R

Make sure the CENTER speaker does not cross the forward plane of the FRONT speakers.

		C
F	L	F	R

It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less angle for bigger rooms.

	90~120
S L	S R
S L	S R

	90~120
S L	S R
S L	S R
	S B

S L			S R
	0~60
SBL	SBL	SBR	SBR

Surround speakers should be positioned a foot and a half to three feet higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

Surround back speakers should also be positioned a foot and a half to three feet higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

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Contents VSX-43TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI Sampling FeaturesHigh Quality, Balanced Multichannel Design Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System McaccLoading the batteries Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartInches 20 cm Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front PanelHome Theater The Basics Easy Setup Guide Part1Digital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVSpeaker Connections Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker terminals Use the 5∞ buttons to select DIGI-2 CD-R and press Enter Setting up the Main UnitPress the System Setup Button Assigning the Digital InputsQuick setup Easy Setup Guide Part2Enter Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Play a DVD then adjust the Master VolumeVideo Component video Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsConnecting a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsNot a PCM-only output Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsSatellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsConnect red plugs to Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Turntable etcComponents equipped with Coaxial cords/Optical cables Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsCoaxial cord Digital Input Default Settings Using outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio AntennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Setting. With this method you can choose the 8 Ω Bi-wiring your speakersSpeaker impedance Placing Your Speakers AC Power CordAC Outlet switched 100 W max Speaker placementDisplay Displays & ControlsFront Panel Multi CH in button Tuner Control buttons See Master Volume dialSignal Select button see SB CH Mode button see pagesRemote Control BASS/TREBLE button see Master Volume -/+ buttonsRemote Setup button DNR Digital NR button seeBack Panel Multi CH in terminals see Speakers terminals seeAC Outlet switced 100 W max Video components input/output terminalsExpert setup see Setting Up for Surround SoundQuick setup see Normal setup see pagesStart over from step If you want to change a setting before pro- ceedingSurrback System Surround Back System Exit should be selected. Press Enter buttonSpeaker SET See pages Normal setupChannel Delay See Use the 5∞ buttons to select NORMAL. Press the Enter ButtonSurround default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Center default setting is SmallSmall for each set of speakers Use the 5∞ buttons to chooseNumber YES or NO, X1 or X2 and the size Large orNext, proceed to Channel Delay next Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode You need to complete the procedure and start over from stepChannel Delay Stereo and Multichannel Playback Basic OperationEach press switches the signal in the order below Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputStereo modes Listening ModesTHX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround mode7CH Stereo modes cannot be adjusted Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeAmount of effect can be adjusted ranging from To 90 the default setting value is 50 by pressing +Analog input 10-18 dB Digital input 10-15 dB AM/FM tuner Mcacc indicatorListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR FunctionPress the Midnight button on Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Remote controlPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlTreble Press the Multi CH Input button on Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING ModeRemote control or the Multi CH DVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in PlaybackVirtual Surround Back Mode SB CH Mode buttonSB CH Mode Press the SB CH Mode button on Remote controlYou can only use this function with Dolby Digital Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Default setting is Dual ch1Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningExample Press the Class button repeatedly To select a class number Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory functionEnter the station name you want Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations Press the Tuner button onPress the ST -/+ buttons repeatedly Recalling Memorized StationsUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire To step through each channel in orderLED lights continously Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote ControlInches Press the button to be programmedOperation you wish to program For example DVD/LD LED blinks rapidlyCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other Components\» « Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operationsSetting up the Direct Function Recording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsBi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMP Second Zone Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMP SetupSelect Front BI-AMP Surrback Systems setup see Stereo playback in another room Second ZoneSpeaker Button When using headphones the speakers are switched offSurround Back PRE OUT terminals may change Connecting Additional Amplifiers For example 3 play, you want to input Multi OperationsSelect a Multi Control button for This multi operation Press the operation buttonDo the following to use the Multi Operations You can repeat this process for up to five 4-1commandsPerforming Multi Operations Up with multi operationsLED lights and remains lit Press the Receiver buttonSelect a Multi Control button for System OFFPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Using System OFFReceiver Erasing Multi Operations Resetting the Remote ControlErasing Learned Remote Control Commands Erasing All Remote Control settingsResetting the Main Unit Input Assign Fine Tuning Your SystemOther System Settings THX Cinema SetupTurn on the receiver, press Receiver button on the remote THX Cinema SetupExit should be selected if not Use the 5∞ buttons to select itThis exits the DIGITAL-IN Select mode Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN then press Assigning the Component Video InputsUse the 5∞ buttons to assign a Receiver functionEnter button to enter one Numbers and symbols. UseUse the Multi JOG to cycle Cursor through the lettersSelect Expert with the 5∞ Buttons. Press the Enter button Expert SetupSelect it. Press Enter Start over from step Memo The default is 80HzCrossover Network Use the 5∞ buttons to select frequency cut off point. PressFine Channel Level Test tones will be output Fine Channel DelayChannel you want to adjust Channel. Press EnterNext, if you want, proceed to Acoustic CAL Acoustic CAL EQ Use the 5∞ buttons to select Frequency you want to adjustNext, if you want, proceed to Bass Peak Level Use the 5∞ buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterPeak level Use the 5∞ buttons to adjustBass Peak Level Test tones and specify the bassDynamic Range Control Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic DolbyDTS Neo6 Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS DTS-ESTHX Speaker Placement Information Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemManufacturer Code Preset Code List3087 30773079 3086Troubleshooting Set of speakers No sound output fromFront speakers SubwooferDuring multi channel Other audio problems Subwoofer output is veryNoise is output When playing a DTS format LowDigital format indicator Video No image is output when aCome up when using Signal Select buttonOperated with the system Remote control Cannot be remoteControlled Other components cant beFunction Rename Schemata of SetupThese will corrode the surfaces Maintenance of External SurfacesSpecifications 103 TNGZF/02E00001 Printed