Setting up the receiver
Choosing your receiver setup
Even though you may already have your system up and running after using the 5 minute guide on pages 7 to 11, you should also be sure to complete the following set up operations to ensure the best possible surround sound. This is particularly important when using Dolby surround. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Refer to the following pages for details on each of the settings.
If you are using the Pioneer
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DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR
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RECEIVER to turn the power on.
2Press RECEIVER.
3Use } or ] to choose the option you want to adjust.
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It will be easiest to adjust each of the settings in turn, following the order below (and on the following pages). The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display.
Speaker setting (page 32)
Specify the number and type of speakers you have connected.
Subwoofer setting (page 32)
Specify how the subwoofer is used.
Crossover frequency setting (page 33) Determine which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (or large speakers).
LFE attenuator setting (page 33)
Specify the peak level for the LFE channel.
Front speaker distance setting (page 33) Specify the distance from your listening position to your front speakers.
Center speaker distance setting (page 33) Specify the distance from your listening position to your center speaker.
Surround speaker distance setting (page 34) Specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers.
Subwoofer distance setting (page 34)
Specify the distance from your listening position to your subwoofer.
Dynamic range control setting (page 34) Compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
Dual mono setting (page 34)
Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding.
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