User manual PIONEER VSX-59TXI

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-59TXi Register your product at www. pioneerelectronics. com · Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D1-4-2-3_En Thank you for buying this pioneer product. [. . . ] The sloping line will eventually flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this usually takes about 100ms or so). Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro calibration range Standard Acoustic Cal. EQ calibration range 0 80 160 Time (in msec. ) 63 En 07 The Surround Setup menu · Reverb characteristics for different channels ­ Reverb characteristics can be somewhat different for each channel. Since this difference increases as the sound is influenced by the various room characteristics, it is often better to capture a frequency analysis early on for smoother mixing of channel frequencies/sounds. Level Left surround Right Surround · Auto Pro. ­ The receiver automatically sets an early time period (20­40 ms or 60­80 ms) for reverb measurement, giving you a system calibration based on the direct sound coming from the speakers. The frequency balance for each channel is then adjusted to minimize the effect of the room characteristics on the overall sound. ­ You can set an early time period for reverb measurement manually, giving you the flexibility to choose the direct sound calibration that works best with your listening area. After you have made this setting, the frequency balance for each channel is adjusted automatically, calibrating your system according to your custom setting. 4 If you selected `Auto Pro. ', select `Start' and press ENTER. 2. 4. Auto Pro ·Connect microphone ·Please be quiet ·Move obstacles away ·If you have a subwoofer turn power on and turn volume up [Start] [Cancel] Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro calibration range Standard Acoustic Cal. EQ calibration range 0 80 160 Time (in msec. ) If your room isn't affected by the factors above, it is often not necessary to make a 20­40ms setting. Later time settings may provide a more detailed sound experience with your speaker system. It is best to try and see what works best for your particular room. Note that changing the room (for example, moving furniture or paintings) will affect the calibration results. In such cases, you should recalibrate your system. Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ 1 Select `Acoustic Cal EQ' then press ENTER. 2. Surround Setup [ Check ] [ [ [ [ [ 1. Speaker Systems ] 2. Channel Level ] 3. Speaker Distance ] 4. Acoustic Cal EQ ] 5. X-Curve ] !!is displayed on-screen after the acoustic calibration equalization is set. Select Return to return to the professional acoustic calibration equalization menu. 5 Select a manual setup option and press ENTER. 2. 4. [ Reverb Measurement ] [ Reverb View ] [ Advanced EQ Setup ] [Return] [Return] 2 Select `Professional' then press ENTER. 2. Acoustic Cal EQ [Data Copy] [Manual] CUSTOM1 , CUSTOM2 [Auto] ALL ADJ & FRONT ALIGN [Professional] [Return] · Reverb Measurement ­ Use this to measure the reverb characteristics of your room for separate channels in select frequency ranges. · Reverb View (Normal) ­ You can check the reverb measurements made for specified frequency ranges in each channel. [. . . ] 160 W + 160 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0. 09%) Center . 160 W + 160 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0. 09%) Surr. 160 W + 160 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0. 09%) Continuous Power Output (8 ) Front. 130 W + 130 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0. 09%) Center . [. . . ]