Pioneer VSX80TXV Owner's Manual - Page 39

The System Setup menu 07 3 Confirm your selected setup option. The test tones will start after you press ENTER. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. 4c.Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . . 20 Caution! Loud test tones will be output. :Cancel 4 Adjust the level of each channel using / . If you selected Manual, use / to switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown onscreen: 4c.Channel Level L 0.0dB C [ 0.0dB ] R [ 0.0dB ] SR [ 0.0dB ] SBR [ 0.0dB ] SBL [ 0.0dB ] SL [ 0.0dB ] SW [ 0.0dB ] :Finish Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.1 5 When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Tip • You can change the channel levels at any time by using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/- on the remote control. You can set two channel levels: one for MULTI CH IN and one for the listening modes. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup :Return 4d.Speaker Distance L R C SL SR SBL SBR SW 10.0ft (Reference) [ 9.0ft ] 9.5ft [ 6.0ft ] [ 6.5ft ] [ 6.0ft ] [ 6.5ft ] [ 12.5ft ] :Finish 2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using / . You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.5 foot increments. Tip • For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position. THX Audio Setting For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 27) with the Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 68), it is required that you make the setting. See THX speaker system setup on page 19 for more on THX speaker placement.2 1 Select 'THX Audio Setting' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup :Return 2 Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other. 4e.THX Audio Setting SB SP Position 0-1 ft SBL-SBR :Finish • 0-1 ft - Surround speakers within 1 foot apart (best for THX surround sound). • 1- 4 ft - Surround speakers between 1 and 4 feet apart. • 4 ft < - Surround speakers more than 4 feet apart. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Note 1 • 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 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack. 2 If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display). 39 En