Using the tone control, Multi CH, Treble | Pioneer VSX-9300TX

Listening to your system

Using Midnight and Loudness listening

• Default setting: Off

The Midnight listening feature makes quieter sounds more audible, allowing you to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels.

The Loudness feature boosts the bass and treble in audio sources, useful for listening at low volumes.

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Using the tone control

You can use the tone control to make customized settings for the bass and treble.

RECEIVER

TONE

MIDNIGHT

BASS/TREBLE +

RECEIVER

LOUDNESS

1 Press RECEIVER.

This step is only necessary if you want to use Loudness.

2Press MIDNIGHT or LOUDNESS to switch the effect on or off.

The mode you’ve selected lights in the display.

Note

•You can’t use the Midnight and Loudness modes at the same time.

•You can’t use these modes with THX CINEMA or

MULTI CH IN.

•These modes automatically adjust according to the volume at which you’re listening. However, the volume must be under -20dB for these features to take effect.

•You can’t use these modes with sources over 96kHz when using one of the digital inputs.

•If you switch on either of these modes when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to

STEREO.

Switching the tone control on or off

• Default setting: Off

You’ll need to switch the tone control on to adjust the bass and treble below.

1If you’re using the remote, press RECEIVER.

2Press TONE to switch the tone control on or off. TONE shows in the display when the tone control is switched on.

Adjusting the bass and treble

• Default setting: Bass: 0, Treble: 0

You can adjust the bass and treble controls separately to adjust the overall tone.

1Press BASS/TREBLE repeatedly to select BASS or

TREBLE.

If you see TONE:BYPASS in the display, the tone control needs to be switched on (see above).

2Use the +/– buttons to adjust the sound.

The bass and treble can be adjusted from –6to +6.

Note

•You can’t use the tone control with THX CINEMA or

MULTI CH IN.

•You can’t use the tone control with sources over 96kHz when using one of the digital inputs.

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Pioneer VSX-9300TX Using the tone control, Switching the tone control on or off, Adjusting the bass and treble, Multi CH

Contents

VSX-9300TX Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Information to User Important Safety Instructions Contents Advanced setup Using other functionsControlling other equipment Other connections Checking the supplied accessories FeaturesBefore you start Before you start Chapter Installing the receiver Using the remote controlBefore you start Ventilation Opening the front panel Operating range of the remote control Remote control battery indicatorBefore you start Minute guide Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater Connect your speakers 02 5 minute guide Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your system Minute guideLarge ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press Enter‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. Press Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’Follow the instructions on-screen Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Surround SetupPlaying a source Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel About the video converter Connecting your equipment When making cable connections Connecting your equipment About cable typesAnalog audio cables Digital audio cables Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player VSX-9300TX Connecting the multichannel analog outputs STB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources DVD player Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Tape deck, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Portable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Bare wire connections Connecting the speakersPlacing the speakers Banana plug connections FM wire antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas AM loop antenna Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ft Plugging in the receiverAbout the AC outlet Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysSTANDBY/ON Stereo Controls and displays Tuned Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control Audio Remote SetupTV Input Movie / Music Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Movie listening modes Listening to your systemBasic modes Advanced effect modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Music listening modesPro Logic IIx Music See above Adjusting the advanced effect level Listening with headphonesNeo6 Music settings Listening in stereo Listening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type Listening to your system Using the surround back channel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle throughSurround back channel options If you’re using the remote, press Receiver Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-samplingPress HI-BIT HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING on the front Panel Switching the tone control on or off Using the tone controlAdjusting the bass and treble Multi CH Release the button when you see the setting you want Reducing noise during playbackListening to dual mono soundtracks Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Finding a station MPX mode Using the tuner Listening to memorized station presets Naming station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Surround Setup menu Chapter Surround Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjust Surround back speaker setting Surround Setup menuNormal surround setting Speaker Setting Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menu Speaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menu Recalling preset codes Using the remote control with other componentsControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment Chapter Controlling other equipment Programming signals from other remote controls Menu Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsGuide Disc Subtitle Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsDisp Mode Exit TOP Multi Operation and System Off Controlling other equipment Direct functionProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Repeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you want Using multi operations To add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press EnterPress Multi Operation Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using System offOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Making an audio or a video recording Dimming the display Advanced remote control features Using other functions Switching the speaker impedanceEditing remote control display names Press the Multi Control button for the component Using other functions Adjusting the remote control backlightClearing remote control settings Using other functions Resetting the system Switching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections Other connections Chapter Other connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakers SurrBack System multi-room setup Basic multi-room setupOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connections Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Using the multi-room controlsOther connections Press Control Other connections Cnnecting additional amplifiers Other connections Using the USB interface Press Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USBUSB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Advanced setup Chapter Advanced setupSystem Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjust then press THX Cinema Setup Advanced setupInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputs Assigning the component video inputs Function Rename Select ‘PHONO/LINE Setup’ from the System Setup menu PHONO/LINE SetupWhen you’re finished, select ‘Exit’ Select either Phono or Line Volt Trigger Multi-Room and IR receiver setup Select ‘Expert’ then press Enter Advanced setup Expert setup menu Select ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel Crossover Network Fine Channel Delay Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Select CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Front Align Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘DATA COPY’ then press Enter Select ‘DATA CHECK’ then press Enter How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration Select a setup option Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect ‘Professional’ If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and press Bass Peak Level Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menu Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menu Choose the setting that you wantDynamic Range Control Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information Chapter No sound Additional information Symptom Cause Other audio problems Audio sources on Video Display Settings USB interface Remote control Additional information Dolby Additional information Surround sound formats Additional information About THX DVD Additional information Preset code brandsCD-R DVR Maintenance of external surfaces Additional information Specifications To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation