The System Setup menu

Set the bass peak level gradually, then press ENTER at

the point just before the tone starts to distort.1 The display on the receiver shows RESUME while the volume returns to its original position, then you automatically return to the main Bass Peak Level menu.

4When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

X-Curve

Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie

soundtracks.2

1 Select ‘X-Curve’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

5.Manual SP

Setup

 

5e.X-Curve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

X-Curve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2.0dB/oct

 

b.Channel

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c.Speaker

Distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.Bass Peak

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.X-Curve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

f.THX Audio

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

63

125

250

500

1k

2k

4k

8k

16k

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Finish

2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want.

Use to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at 2kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of -3.0dB/oct). Use the following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your room size:

Room size (m2)

≤36

≤48

≤60

≤72

≤300

≤1000

X-Curve (dB/oct)

–0.5

–1

–1.5

–2

–2.5

–3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect.

3 Select ‘Return’ then press ENTER to finish.

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THX Audio Setting

For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 28) with the Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 81), it is required that you make the setting. See Placing the speakers on page 18 for more on THX speaker

placement.3

1Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

5.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Channel Level c.Speaker Distance d.Bass Peak Level e.X-Curve

f.THX Audio Setting

:Return

2Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other.

5f.THX Audio Setting

SB SP Position

0.0-0.3m

SBL-SBR

:Finish

•0.0 – 0.3m – Surround speakers within 30cm apart (best for THX surround sound).

•> 0.3 – 1.2m – Surround speakers between 30cm and 1.2m apart.

•1.2m < – Surround speakers more than 1.2m apart.

3When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Note

1If the YES or PLUS setting on the subwoofer is selected (in Speaker Setting on page 42), the test tone will only play back from the subwoofer. If not, the test tone will play back from the front and surround speakers set to LARGE.

2Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn’t applied when you’re using any of the Home THX modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 28).

3If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display).

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VSX-AX4AVi-G, VSX-AX2AV-G specifications

The Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G are two impressive receivers that exemplify Pioneer’s commitment to high-fidelity audio performance and advanced home theater technology. Both models cater to audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike with their robust feature sets and innovative technologies.

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