Pioneer VSX-82TXS-S, VSX-84TXSI Speaker Distance, Bass Peak Level, Enter, The System Setup menu

The System Setup menu

Tip

• You can change the channel levels at any time by

pressing CH LEVEL then using on the remote control.

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 ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

5.Manual SP		Setup		5c.Speaker		Distance
	a.Speaker	Setting		L
						3.0ft
	b.Channel	Level		C	[	3.0ft	]
				R	[	3.0ft ]
	c.Speaker	Distance
	d.Bass Peak		Level	SR	[	3.0ft ]
	e.X-Curve			SBR	[	3.0ft ]
	f.THX Audio		Setting	SBL	[	3.0ft ]
				SL	[	3.0ft ]
				SW	[	3.0ft ]
			:Return					:Finish

2Adjust the distance of each speaker using the buttons.

You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.5 feet increments.

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

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2 Select a setup option.

5d.Bass		Peak		Level
Bass		Peak		Level	:OFF
[	Setting		Start			]
	[Setting		Clear			]

Enter:Setting Start

:Return

•Setting Start – The volume is set to –60 dB, a test tone plays back and you make the setting.

•Setting Clear – Clears any previous setting and switches limiting off.

3 If you selected ‘Setting Start’, use to adjust the test tones and specify the bass peak level then press

ENTER.

5d.Bass Peak Level

Bass Peak Level

-60dB

Increase the Bass Peak Level to

a comfortable Volume

(-80=no sound)

ENTER:Finish :Cancel

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

Bass Peak Level

Some audio sources (for example, Dolby Digital and DTS) include ultra-low bass tones. Set the bass limiter as needed to prevent the bass from distorting the sound.

1Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

The current setting is displayed. When OFF is displayed the attenuator is off (bass output is not affected).

5.Manual SP		Setup		5d.Bass		Peak		Level
	a.Speaker	Setting
					Bass	Peak		Level	:OFF
	b.Channel	Level			[Setting		Start		]
	c.Speaker	Distance			[Setting		Clear		]
	d.Bass Peak		Level
	e.X-Curve
	f.THX Audio		Setting
			:Return						:Return

5• 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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