Pioneer VSX-53TX Owner's Manual - Page 41

Setting Up for Surround Sound 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 SPEAKER SETTING go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-2 on page 38. 1 CHANNEL LEVEL should be selected. If it isn't use the  buttons to select and press ENTER. SURROUND SETUP 1-5 1 2 There are two ways to set the CHANNEL LEVEL: MANUAL or AUTO. Select a setting mode with the  buttons and press ENTER. Test tones will be output. WARNING: Be prepared! The test tones are 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. MANUAL: move the test tone manually and adjust the channel level. AUTO: the test tone moves by itself and you adjust the levels. 2 3 Left Right Speaker Distance Left Right in MANUAL setting in AUTO setting 3 Adjust the speaker level with the instructions below for the method you chose. Adjust the channel level from -10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB increments. The default setting is 0 dB. In MANUAL (manual test tone) mode To switch the test tone between each speaker use the  buttons and push ENTER. Adjust the level of each speaker using the  buttons and ENTER. When done go to step 4. In AUTO (automatic test tone) mode This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. The test tone output cycles through the speakers in the following order: Memo: • If your subwoofer has a volume control, set it to the middle position before doing these operations. • If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75dB SPL (Cweighting/ slow reading). • The volume of the subwoofer test tone tends to sound lower than it actually is. You may need to adjust the level after testing your system with an actual soundtrack. • You can also set the channel level manually at any time by pressing RECEIVER then EFFECT/CH SEL on the remote control. Use the (+/-) buttons directly below the EFFECT/CH SEL button to adjust the level. Adjust the level of each speaker using the  buttons as the test tone is emitted and wait for it to move to the next speaker. When done go to step 5. If you want to change a setting before proceeding you need to complete the procedure and start over from step 1. 4 When you have the levels you want press ENTER. EXIT should be selected (if it isn't select it with the  buttons). 5 Press ENTER. Next, proceed to SPEAKER DISTANCE next page. 41