Pioneer VSX-43TX Channel Level channel balance, Manual manual test tone mode

Setting Up for Surround Sound

CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance)

The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from SPEAKER SETTING go to step 2.

MENU TUNER EDIT	TOP MENU
	TUNE
SYSTEM	GUIDE	1-6
SETUP
ST	ST
	ENTER
AUDIO	RETURN

TUNE

1-6

STANDBY/ON
		STANDBY
MOVIE	MUSIC	ENTER

MULTI JOG

Follow steps 1-3 on page 34, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here.

4Adjust the speaker level with the below instructions for the

method you chose.

Adjust the channel level from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

The default setting is 0 dB.

In MANUAL (manual test tone) mode

To switch the test tone between each speaker use the 5∞ buttons and push ENTER. Adjust the level of each speaker using the 5∞ buttons and ENTER. When done go to step 5.

In AUTO (automatic test tone) mode

This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. The test tone output cycles through the speakers in the following order:

FRONT	CENTER	FRONT	SURROUND
L		R		R
SUB	SURROUND	SURRBACK		SURRBACK
WOOFER	L	L		R

1Use the 5∞ buttons to select

NORMAL. Press the ENTER button.

2CHANNEL LEVEL should be selected. If it isn’t use the 5∞

buttons to select and press ENTER.

SIGNAL dB

ANALOG

SB CH

ON MOVIE

AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

3There are two ways to set the CHANNEL LEVEL: MANUAL or AUTO. Select a setting mode with the 5∞ buttons and press

ENTER.

Test tones will be output.

WARNING : Be prepared! The test tones are output at a high volume level.

MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position (0 dB) and the display on the receiver flashes TEST TONE. After a few seconds the test tone is output.

MANUAL: move the test tone manually and adjust the channel level.

SIGNAL dB

ANALOG

SB CH

ON MOVIE

AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

AUTO: the test tone moves by itself and you adjust the levels.

SIGNAL dB

ANALOG

SB CH

ON MOVIE

AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

Adjust the level of each speaker using the 5∞ buttons as the test tone is emitted and wait for it to move to the next speaker. When done go to step 6.

If you want to change a setting before pro- ceeding

you need to complete the procedure and start over from step 1.

5When you have the levels you want press ENTER. EXIT should be selected (if it isn’t select it with the 5∞ buttons).

6Press ENTER.

Next, proceed to CHANNEL DELAY next page.

If you want to change a setting before pro- ceeding

start over from step 2.

memo

•If your subwoofer has a volume control, set it to the middle position before doing these operations.

•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 75dB SPL (C-weight- ing/slow reading).

•The volume of the subwoofer test tone tends to sound lower than it actually is. You may need to adjust the level after testing your system with an actual soundtrack.

SURROUND SET

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