Initial Set Up

BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER

The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra-low bass (LFE) channel. If continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.32) first.

System Setup

BACK

 

DIGITAL INPUT

MULTI ROOM

 

SELECT

 

 

1

SPEAKER

CROSSOVER

SETTING

NETWORK

CHANNEL DELAY

BASS PEAK LEVEL

 

MANAGER

 

 

 

CHANNEL LEVEL

DYNAMIC RANGE

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

1Press the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER button.

2Press the TEST TONE button.

The MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (----dB).

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

SP

 

dB

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANCEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 4 5

Ç

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

SP

 

dB

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

A test tone will sound or not depending on which speakers you have selected. If subwoofer is YES (or on PLUS) the test tone will only sound from the subwoofer. If the subwoofer is off and the front and surround speakers are set to large, front and surround speakers will sound the test tone.

CD

LINE/

TUNER

TV

CONTROL

CH –

VOL +

VOL –

FUNCTION

3Use the +/– buttons (or the MASTER VOLUME +/– on the bottom right of the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel) to specify the bass peak level.

M

MASTER VOLUME

1 Raise the level gradually.

MUTING

+

2 Set the bass peak level at the point just before the

 

 

 

–

tone starts to distort.

 

 

4Press the SET button to input the

MASTER VOLUME +/–

level.

The display on the receiver will say RESUME and the

MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position.

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

SP

 

dB

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

memo

If you press CANCEL no settings are input to the receiver but the screen remains on the remote control. To escape the screen you must press SETUP OK.

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Ç

 

 

SIGNAL

STEREO

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

SP

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Press the SETUP OK button.

You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can get the BASS PEAK LEVEL set correctly.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

Start over from step one.

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Pioneer VSX-39TX manual Bass Peak Level Manager, Press the SET button to input
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VSX-39TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-39TX is a high-performance audio/video receiver that exemplifies the brand's commitment to delivering superior sound quality and advanced technology. Released as part of Pioneer's flagship series, the VSX-39TX is designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking an immersive entertainment experience.

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