Pioneer CX303 Setting up for surround sound, Setting the channel levels, For Extra Power mode

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For Extra Power mode

Surround	Surround
left	right
Center	Center

Front	Front
left	right
	Subwoofer

Listening position

4Use the / buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turn.

You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position. The channel level range is ±10 dB.

5When you’re done, press TEST TONE (SHIFT+RETURN) to exit test tone setup.

After placing your speakers, complete Setting the channel levels then refer to Speaker Distance on page 45 to complete your surround sound setup.

Setting the channel levels

Set the relative channel levels from your main listening position.1

1Switch to the DVD/CD or USB input source.

2Press TEST TONE (SHIFT+RETURN).

The test tone is output in the following order (from the speakers active in the current listening mode):

•L – Front left speaker

•C – Center speaker

•R – Front right speaker

•SR – Surround right speaker

•SL – Surround left speaker

•SW – Subwoofer2

3Use the VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

You can also use the front panel volume button.

Note

1• Make sure headphones are unplugged.

•The channel balance can be adjusted (independently for each listening mode) while listening to any sound source you want: Press SYSTEM SETUP and use / to choose CH LEVEL then press ENTER, then use / to select channels and / to adjust the level. Press ENTER when you’re finished.

2 Since the subwoofer produces ultra-low frequencies its sound may seem quieter than it actually is.

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