05Listening to your system

Listening with Acoustic

Calibration EQ

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 29.1

SOUND

1 SELECTVIDEO Press to open the sound menu.

ENTER

 

2

Select ‘MCACC EQ’ then press

ENTER.

 

ENTER

 

3

Switch ‘EQ On’ or ‘EQ Off’ then

press ENTER to confirm.

The MCACC indicator lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.

On the EQ Off setting, equalization is set to off and speaker settings (channel delay and channel level) remains as it is set.

EQ On is selected automatically after the Auto MCACC setup is completed.

Enhancing dialogue

The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialogue stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.

 

SOUND

1

SELECVIDEOT Press to open the sound menu.

 

ENTER

2

Select ‘Dialogue’ then press

ENTER.

 

ENTER

3

Select the amount of Dialogue

Enhancement then press ENTER to confirm. Select between Off, Mid, Max or Auto.

When Dialogue is set to Auto, the amount of Enhancement is selected automatically to optimally match the audio signal.

The DIALOG indicator lights when Dialogue Enhancement is active.

Using Midnight and Quiet listening modes

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.

The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source.

SOUND

1 SELECTVIDEO Press to open the sound menu.

 

ENTER

2

Select ‘Tone’ then press ENTER.

 

ENTER

3

Select ‘Midnight’ or ‘Quiet’ then

press ENTER to confirm.

The TONE indicator lights.

To cancel the Midnight or Quiet listening modes, select Bass/Treble.

Note

1 Acoustic Calibration EQ is not available when headphones are connected.

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Pioneer SX-LX03 Enhancing dialogue, Using Midnight and Quiet listening modes, Selectvideo Press to open the sound menu

SX-LX03 specifications

The Pioneer SX-LX03 is a state-of-the-art AV receiver that has garnered attention for its balance of performance, versatility, and modern features. Designed for both audiophiles and casual listeners, this receiver emphasizes delivering high-quality sound in a variety of formats and configurations.

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Connectivity is another area where the SX-LX03 shines. It packs multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, making it easy to connect to various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The receiver also supports 4K video pass-through and HDR, ensuring compatibility with the latest video technologies for an enriched viewing experience.

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Another notable characteristic is the intuitive user interface combined with an easy-to-navigate remote control. The setup process is simplified, thanks to automated room calibration tools that adjust sound output based on the room's acoustics, ensuring an optimized listening experience every time.

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