08The System Setup menu

1 Select ‘X.OVER’ from the SP SETUP menu.

2 Use (cursor up/down) to choose the frequency cutoff point.

Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

Channel level

Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system.

1

Select CH LEVEL from the SP SETUP menu.

2

Use

(cursor up/down) to select a

setup option.

 

T. TONE M.– Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.

T. TONE A. – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically.

3 Confirm your selected setup option.

The test tones will start after you press ENTER.

4Adjust the level of each channel using the (cursor up/down) buttons.

If you selected T. TONE M., use

(cursor

left/right) to switch speakers.

 

The T. TONE A. setup will output test tones in the following order (depending on the speaker setting):

5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

Tip

You can change the channel levels at any time by using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/– on the remote control. You can set two channel levels: one for DVD 5.1 CH and one for the listening modes.

Speaker Distance

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.

1Select ‘SP DISTN.’ from the SP SETUP menu.

2 Use (cursor left/right) to choose the speaker that you want then set the distance.

Use (cursor up/down) to adjust the distance of each speaker (in 0.1 meter increments).

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

Tip

For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position.

L C R

RS

SW LS SB

Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.1

Note

1• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).

The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

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Pioneer VSX-415-S/-K, VSX-515-S/-K operating instructions Channel level, Speaker Distance