User manual PIONEER VSX-39TX

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-39TX 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. [. . . ] 80 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 80 Hz to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). As noted on the LCD screen the THX setting is 80. Select this setting if you have THX approved SMALL speakers. Experiment with the different settings to see which sounds best to you. SET UP 2 3 3 Press the SETUP OK button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. The display on the receiver reads RECEIVED. If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup operations from the first step again. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB This information will be displayed on your TV. Crossover Network Frequency [ 80Hz] (THX Speaker = 80Hz) Next, proceed to BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER below. If you want to change a setting before proceeding Start over from step one. 39 Initial Set Up BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, 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 set the peak level for the ultra-low bass (LFE) channel. If continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p. 32) first. System Setup DIGITAL INPUT SELECT SPEAKER SETTING CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL BACK MULTI ROOM CROSSOVER NETWORK BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL 1 Press the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER button. 1 2 Press the TEST TONE button. The MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (----dB). SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP AUTO A STEREO VOLUME dB « SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP AUTO A STEREO VOLUME dB 2 3 CD LINE/ TUNER VOL TV CONTROL CANCEL 4 CH VOL 5 ­ A test tone will sound or not depending on which speakers you have selected. If subwoofer is YES (or on PLUS) the test tone will only sound from the subwoofer. If the subwoofer is off and the front and surround speakers are set to large, front and surround speakers will sound the test tone. ­ + FUNCTION 3 Use the +/­ buttons (or the MASTER VOLUME +/­ on the bottom right of the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel) to 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. MASTER VOLUME M MUTING + ­ MASTER VOLUME +/­ 4 Press the SET button to input the level. The display on the receiver will say RESUME and the MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP AUTO A STEREO VOLUME dB « SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP AUTO A STEREO VOLUME dB memo If you press CANCEL no settings are input to the receiver but the screen remains on the remote control. To escape the screen you must press SETUP OK. 5 Press the SETUP OK button. You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can get the BASS PEAK LEVEL set correctly. If you want to change a setting before proceeding Start over from step one. 40 Initial Set Up DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don't get distorted or become overpowering. This feature only applies to Dolby Digital sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode (explained on p. 40) accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources. If continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p. 32) first. System Setup DIGITAL INPUT SELECT SPEAKER SETTING CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL BACK MULTI ROOM CROSSOVER NETWORK BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL 1 Press the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL button. 1 2 Choose the amount of DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL, OFF, MID or MAX, you want. The default setting is OFF. 3 Press the SETUP OK button. Hold the remote control pointed towards the receiver until you see the "RECEIVED" display on the receiver. [. . . ] 1 AM Loop Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 "AA" IEC LR6 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Touch Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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