User manual PIONEER VSX-33TX

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-33TX 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. [. . . ] 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 Setup 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 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. 4 INPUT ATT REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC ENTER 0 EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER TV VOL TV TV CONTROL TVFUNC MASTER VOLUME 4 CHANNEL ¢ \ · The default setting is 10 ft. SET UP TUNE 1-4 ST ENTER ST TUNE GUIDE D. ACCESS BAND MENU CLASS 2 Press ENTER again. The distance will flash in the receiver's display. & MPX < DTV ON / OFF * DTV MENU ¶ ! / RDM RETURN S. MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION THX 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. 2 Press ENTER. RETURN 3 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the rest of the speaker settings. · Sound takes about 1 millisecond to travel 1 foot. 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 to go back. 33 Initial Setup 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 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. 4 INPUT ATT 7 EFFECT/CH SEL 8 0 9 REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT +10 DISC ENTER RECEIVER TV VOL TV TV CONTROL TVFUNC MASTER VOLUME 4 CHANNEL ¢ \ NOTE : Be prepared!The test tone is output at a high volume level. MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position (0 dB) and the display on the receiver flashes TEST TONE. After a few seconds the test tone is output. TUNE 1-3 ST ENTER ST TUNE GUIDE D. ACCESS BAND MENU CLASS & MPX < DTV ON / OFF * DTV MENU ¶ ! / RDM RETURN S. MODE CLEAR DTV INFO RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION 2 Select a TEST TONE mode. 1 Press 5/ (or the MULTI JOG dial) to move the cursor to AUTO or MANUAL. AUTO (automatic TEST TONE) This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. The test tone is output in the following order: FL SW CT SL FR SR THX ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE 2 / DTS Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RETURN MANUAL (manual TEST TONE) This mode lets you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. You can use this mode when you want to balance the speaker levels at a more leisurely pace. MULTI JOG (Turn to select / Push to enter) 3 After pressing ENTER it will take a moment for the volume to get to the reference position (0 dB) and the TEST TONE will be output. (This display appears when you choose Auto test mode. ) 34 Initial Setup SOURCE RECEIVER 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in your main listening position. VCR 2 TVC DVD TV VCR 1 MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R TUN 1 LOUDNESS 2 5 DIGITAL NR 3 6 FL DIMMER VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT Note: The volume of the subwoofer tends to sound lower than it actually is, you may need to raise its level after testing the sound with actual soundtracks. In AUTO mode The receiver will automatically cycle through the speakers emitting a test tone from each one. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]