Setting Up for Surround Sound

Setting up speaker levels for DSP

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1Use the DSP MODE button to turn on a DSP effect. You can cycle through the five different types with the DSP button.

2Play a source (CD, tape,etc.) and set master volume to a moderate level.

3Press the CH. SELECT button.

The first speaker FL (front left) and it's relative volume level (+/– **dB) appears in the display.

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4Adjust the front left (FL) speaker level with

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Adjust the volumes of the speakers to a standard level of your

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5 Press CH. SELECT again to move to the next

2 speaker.

The second speaker CT (center) and it's relative volume level (+/– **dB) appears in the display.

6Adjust the center (CT) speaker level with the

LEVEL +/– buttons.

Adjust the volume of the speaker so its volume seems the same as the previous speaker from your normal listening position.

7Repeat steps 3 & 4 for all of your speakers.

Adjust the volumes of the all speakers so their volume seems the same from your normal listening position.

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• These speaker level settings are applicable to DSP effects

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Each effect level applies only to the DSP type (HALL for example) that it is set in. You can set the effect levels for each type independently.

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Pioneer VSX-409RDS operating instructions Setting up speaker levels for DSP, Press CH. Select again to move to the next

VSX-409RDS specifications

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