User manual PIONEER VSX-D709S

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D709S Operating Instructions Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [For U. S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. [. . . ] · If you did not connect a subwoofer select NO. In this case, the bass frequencies are output from the front or surround speakers. · Choose the PLUS setting if you want stronger reproduction of deep bass sounds. · If you select PLUS the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are all routed to the subwoofer. RETURN VSX-D709S MULTI JOG (Turn to select / Push to enter) 4 Select "Sp Set End" with the 5¥ buttons or MULTI JOG dial and press ENTER to go to "Channel Delay". Next, proceed to Channel Delay on the next page. If you want to change a setting before proceeding use the arrow buttons (or the MULTI JOG dial) to go back. memo If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your FRONT speakers and leave the subwoofer selected. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the size and shape of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to what is called "low frequency cancellations. " If you have a subwoofer, listen to the bass response with the FRONT speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. The safest option in this case is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the FRONT speakers. 32 Initial Set Up Channel Delay Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a 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. Once you specify the speaker distances, the receiver calculates the correct delay times automatically. If continuing from Speaker Setting go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p. 27) first. SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR 1 VCR 2 MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R TUN TVC 1 LOUDNESS 2 5 DIGITAL NR 3 6 FL DIMMER VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 1 Select "Channel Delay" with the 5¥ buttons or MULTI JOG dial (if continuing from the last set up, it should already be selected). See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 27 if you are unsure how to do this. Press the ENTER button. 7 EFFECT/CH SEL 8 0 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC ENTER RECEIVER TV VOL TV TV CONTROL TVFUNK MASTER VOLUME 4 CHANNEL ¢ \ SET UP · The default setting is 10 ft. TUNE 1-4 ST ENTER ST TUNE GUIDE D. ACCESS BAND MENU CLASS & MPX < DTV ON / OFF * DTV MENU 2 Press ENTER again. The distance will flash in the receiver's display. ¶ ! / RDM RETURN S. MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE 2 / DTS Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Specify the distance from your listening position to each speaker using the commands below. 1 Use the 5¥ buttons to adjust the speaker distance in half foot increments from 0. 5 to 45 feet. The default setting is 10 feet. 3 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the rest of the speaker settings. · Sound takes about 1 millisecond to travel 1 foot. RETURN VSX-D709S MULTI JOG (Turn to select / Push to enter) 4 When you've finished the last setup and pressed ENTER, "Ch Delay End" should be selected. Press ENTER button again to send the information to the receiver and go to "Channel Level" settings. Next, proceed to Channel Level on the next page. If you want to change a setting before proceeding use the arrow buttons (or the MULTI JOG dial) to go back. 33 Initial Set Up Channel Level The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from Channel Delay go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p. 27) first. SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR 1 VCR 2 MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R TUN TVC 1 LOUDNESS 2 5 DIGITAL NR 3 6 FL DIMMER VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT 4 INPUT ATT 1 Select "Channel Level" with the 5¥ buttons or MULTI JOG dial (if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY, it will already be selected). See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 27 if you are unsure how to do this. Press the ENTER button. 7 EFFECT/CH SEL 8 0 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC ENTER RECEIVER TV VOL TV TV CONTROL TVFUNK MASTER VOLUME 4 CHANNEL ¢ \ NOTE : Be prepared! [. . . ] Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. ·A LISTENING For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. [. . . ]