User manual PIONEER VSX-D912-S

[. . . ] Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-D912-S, VSX-D912-S-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 310­952­2915 IMPORTANT NOTICE ­ THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND D1-4-2-6-1_En KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] 2 The settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 33. 41 En 07 The System Setup menu 2 Select the MCACC preset you'll be copying the settings `From' then specify where you want to copy them (`To'). Make sure you don't overwrite an MCACC preset you're currently using (this can't be undone). 3 Select `Copy' to confirm and copy the settings. shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers. ). These settings are designed to customize your system, but if you're satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8, it isn't necessary to make all of these settings. Caution · The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume. Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that you're using, you may want to rename them for easier identification. 1 Select `Memory Rename' from the Data Management setup menu. 1 4. Data Management a. MCACC b. MCACC c. Memory d. Memory Data Check Data Copy Rename Clear 4c. Memory Rename MCACC Position Rename M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 [ [ [ [ [ [ MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 ] ] ] ] ] ] :Finish Select `Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. System Setup 1. Auto MCACC 2. Surr Back System 3. Manual MCACC 4. Data Management 5. Manual SP Setup 6. Input Setup 7. Other Setup : Exit 5. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Channel Level c. Speaker Distance d. Bass Peak Level e. X-Curve f. THX Audio Setting :Return :Return 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then select an appropriate preset name. Use / to select the preset, then / to select a preset name. 3 Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary, then press RETURN when you're finished. You will return to the Data Management setup menu. 2 Select the setting you want to adjust. If you didn't connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the other speakers). · SB ­ Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). 2 Select LARGE if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn't connect surround back speakers choose NO. ­ LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected. Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. 1 Select `Channel Level' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 5. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Channel Level c. Speaker Distance d. Bass Peak Level e. X-Curve f. THX Audio Setting 5b. Channel Level Test Tone Manual :Return ENTER:Next :Cancel 2 Select a setup option. · Manual ­ Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels. · Auto ­ Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically. 3 Confirm your selected setup option. The test tones will start after you press ENTER. 5b. Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] 20 Setting Start Please Wait . Loud test tones will be output. :Cancel Note 1 If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center and surround speakers can't be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer. [. . . ] This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. [. . . ]