Setting Up for Surround Sound

CHANNEL DELAY

Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve proper sound depth, separation as well as an effective surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker. If continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL go to step 2.

 

 

MASTER

 

 

4

Use the 5∞ buttons to add or

7

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU TUNER EDIT

 

TOP MENU

 

subtract the distance in feet that

SYSTEM

TUNE

 

GUIDE

 

 

SETUP

ENTER

 

 

 

1-6

the speaker is from your normal

 

ST

 

ST

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

TUNE

 

RETURN

listening position. Press the

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER button.

 

 

CHANNEL−

DTV ON/OFF BAND

CHANNEL+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL

dB

 

1-6

7

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

SB CH

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO ON MOVIE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF MUSIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP A B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust the speaker distance in half foot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

increments from 0.5 to 45 feet.

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

The default setting is 10 feet.

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

5

Repeat steps 3 & 4 for all

 

MOVIE

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

SPEAKERS

TONE BASS/TREBLE

 

 

speaker channels.

 

 

 

MULTI JOG

CONTROL

SIGNAL HI-BIT

SB CH

MIDNIGHT LO

 

 

 

 

SET UP

RETURN

SELECT HI-SAMPLING

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

TONE CONTROL

 

 

 

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

1Use the 5∞ buttons to select

NORMAL. Press the ENTER

button.

SIGNAL

dB

ANALOG

SB CH

ON MOVIE

AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

2The CHANNEL DELAY should be selected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select it. Press the

ENTER button.

SIGNAL

dB

ANALOG

SB CH

ON MOVIE

AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

3Select each speaker channel with the 5∞ buttons and press

ENTER.

SIGNAL

dB

ANALOG

SB CH

ON MOVIE

AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

You can select from L, C, R, RS, SBR, SBL, LS and SW. The selected setting blinks.

6Use the 5∞ buttons to select

EXIT and press ENTER.

SIGNAL

dB

ANALOG

SB CH

ON MOVIE

AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

start over from step 2.

7Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to leave the SYSTEM SETUP mode.

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VSX-43TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-43TX is a high-performance receiver that has garnered attention for its impressive features and versatile functionality, making it a popular choice among home theater enthusiasts. This 7.1-channel receiver offers an engaging audio-visual experience, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in their favorite movies, music, and games.

One of the standout features of the VSX-43TX is its power amplification. With 100 watts per channel, it delivers a robust audio output, ensuring that every sound is reproduced with clarity and depth. This model also incorporates Pioneer's Advanced Direct Energy HD technology, which enhances the receiver's efficiency and minimizes distortion, allowing for a more accurate sound.

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