104, Bass Peak Level | Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G guide

Expert System Settings

Bass Peak Level

The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital and DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to limit the peak level for the LFE channel. If continuing from the preceding page the BASS PEAK LEVEL should be selected.

Follow steps 1-5 on page 96, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here.

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1 BASS PEAK LEVEL should be selected, if it isn’t use the  buttons to select and press ENTER.

1-5	2 Use the  buttons to select SETTING
1-5	START or SETTING CANCEL. Press
	ENTER.

SETTING START: The MASTER VOLUME is set to -80, a test tone plays back and you make the setting (go to step 3).

SETTING CANCEL: This setting won't limit the peak level of the LFE channel.

If you selected SETTING CANCEL go to step 4.

3 Use the buttons to adjust the test tone and specify the bass peak level.

1 Raise the level gradually.

2 Set the bass peak level at the point just before the tone starts to distort.

Be careful! Test tones play back at loud volumes. Make sure there are no infants or small children in the room.

You can leave this setup any time by pressing ENTER.

If the YES or PLUS setting on the subwoofer is selected the test tone will only play back from the subwoofer. If not, the test tone will play back from all speakers set to LARGE except for the subwoofer.

4 Press ENTER.

The display on the receiver will show FADE and then RESUME while the MASTER VOLUME returns to its original position.

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5 EXIT should be selected (if it isn’t use the  buttons to select it), press

ENTER.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding Start over from step 1.

Next, if you want, proceed to D-RANGE CONTROL.

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Contents

Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Link Digital Interface Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System McaccUSB Audio Hook up Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI Sampling Checking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Indicator Loading the batteries Opening the Front Panel Switching video system between PAL and NtscOperating range of remote control unit Home Theater The Basics Your Home SystemSource Material Listening Modes Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital Connections Speaker Connections  Speaker terminals Setting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital Inputs Place the microphone at your Normal listening position Auto Surround Sound SetupSwitch on the receiver and your TV Check the speaker settings on the OSD Return to normal use Playing a DVD with Surround SoundSelect OK and press Enter Connecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsVideo Component video Connecting Video Components Connecting a DVD player Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components Connecting Analog Audio Components  Audio cords Components equipped with 7.1 channel analog output jacks Connecting Digital Audio Components Digital Input Default Settings  Coaxial cords/Optical cables  AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Power Connections AC Power Connections AC Outlets European model onlySpeaker placement Placing Your Speakers What is i.LINK? Connecting i.LINK-equipped Components Creating an i.LINK Network Front Panel Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 13 10 i.LINK indicatorEON Mode button see pages Master Volume dial Remote Control Signal SEL button see System Setup buttonCommand button for other components see Listening mode buttons see Volume +/- buttons Remote Setup buttonTOP MENU/GUIDE button Return button Display Back Panel AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W max Component Video Monitor OUT ter- minalsSpeakers terminals see USB Audio terminal SettingDisplays & ControlsUp for Sound Auto SettingSurrback System Normal Exit should be selected. Press the Enter button Surround Back SystemEnter button Normal Setup Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker Distance Speaker Setting Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is Small If it isn’t use the  buttons to select It. Press the Enter buttonWith the  buttons choose Speakers that you want to set. Press Channel Level Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode If you want to change a setting before proceeding Speaker Distance Choose a Listening Mode one of two ways IndicatorStereo and Multichannel Playback Di plays & Controls Selecting the Input Signal Listening Modes Stereo modes Movie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Music modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote control Listening with Acoustic CAL EQDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ button Press the Midnight button on the remote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Adjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound Delay Listening in Audio Scaler mode Multi Channel In Playback Surround Back Channel Mode Press the SB CH Mode button on the remote controlVirtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel Modes Phones jack Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video Select Automatic and Manual Tuning Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model only Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency To Change Channel Steps Choice Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press Enter when you have got Naming Memorized StationsEnter the station name you want Characters you want to enter Recalling Memorized Stations Select a class numberChannel you want To step through each channel in order Using the RDS display An introduction to RDS European model only Searching for RDS programs European model only Tune into an FM stationUse the Band button to select the FM band Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button Using EON European model only Mode you wantPress the Band button to select FM band Press and hold EON Mode front panel for about two seconds Press the Remote Setup button for three seconds Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode Use the  buttons to select Learning and press Enter When youre done use the  buttons to select Exit 10Use  to select Exit and press Using Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operations Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV operations RETURN/EXIT Setting up the Direct Function Use the  buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Recording from Audio/Video Components Speakers B Setup Select Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup seeStereo playback in another room Second Zone Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMP Off or cycle through the different Front panel to switch speakers onSpeakers Button Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Press the Remote Setup button for more than three seconds To setup a command select Change and press EnterMulti Operations Use the  buttons to select Multi OPE and press Enter When done select Exit and press 10Select Exit and press Enter againPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation button System Off Use the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more than three seconds Press the buttons whose name you want to change Editing Button Names KEY LabelUse the  buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Press the button you want to clear Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputUse the  buttons to select Clear and press Enter Resetting the Main Unit THX Cinema Setup Use the  buttons to select Exit and press ENTER, again Fine Tuning Your System Assigning the Component Video Inputs Assigning i.LINK Inputs Components Source you want. Press the EnterIf you want to change the ports for additional i.LINK Function Rename Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE Setup Expert Setup Crossover Network Adjust the level of the channel using the  buttons Fine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay Adjust the distance of each channelUsing the  buttons Subsequent channel. Press Enter 100 Acoustic Calibration EQ 101 This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom 102Use the  buttons to select the fre EQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterTo use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Bass Peak Level Start or Setting CANCEL. Press104 105 Dynamic Range Control Dolby 106Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic DTS 96/24 107DTS Neo6 Link Related Messages 108 Troubleshooting Nection, if you change the settings forPower Power does not turn on 109 Setup Setup screen doesnt appear 110Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Thdct NG blinks 111 Other audio problems 112No sound output from one set of speakers Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Even when there is no sound When a search is performedNoise or hum can be heard Being input Up when using the Signal 114Input/display Display is dark Select button Maintenance of External Surfaces Remote control115 Other components cant be operated with the system remote Preset Code Brands 116Brand Tape Brand Specifications European model 117 Specifications multi-voltage model 118 119 TNMWF/03E00001 Printed