Channel level (channel balance), Setting up for surround sound, Next, proceed to channel delay next page – Pioneer VSX-45TX User Manual
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1 CHANNEL LEVEL should be selected. If
it isn’t use the
5∞ buttons to select
and press ENTER.
2 There are two ways to set the
CHANNEL LEVEL: MANUAL or AUTO.
Select a setting mode with the
5∞
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.
3 Adjust the speaker level with the
below instructions 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
5∞ buttons and push ENTER. Adjust the level of each
speaker using the
5∞ 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:
FRONT
L
FRONT
R
SURROUND
R
SURROUND
L
SURRBACK
R
SURRBACK
L
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
Adjust the level of each speaker using the
5∞ 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
5∞
buttons).
5 Press ENTER.
Next, proceed to CHANNEL DELAY next page.
CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance)
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 39.
• 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 (C-weighting/
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.
2
Normal
[ Speaker Setting ]
[
Channel Level
]
[ Channel Delay ]
[ Exit ]
1
Channel Level
Test Tone [
Manual
]
[Auto]
[Exit ]
+
1. 5dB
+
1. 5dB
+
2. 0dB
-
3. 5dB
-
1. 5dB
+
3. 0dB
+
2. 0dB
+
10. 0dB
Channel Level
Front
[
]
Center
[
]
Front
[
]
Surround
[
]
SurrBack
[
]
SurrBack
[
]
Surround
[
]
Subwoofer
[
]
[Exit ]
L
R
R
R
L
L
3
in MANUAL setting
+
1. 5dB
+
1. 5dB
+
2. 0dB
-
3. 5dB
-
1. 5dB
+
3. 0dB
+
2. 0dB
+
10. 0dB
Channel Level
Front
[
]
Center
[
]
Front
[
]
Surround
[
]
SurrBack
[
]
SurrBack
[
]
Surround
[
]
Subwoofer
[
]
Set OK =Push Enter
L
R
R
R
L
L
4
in AUTO setting
memo
Setting Up for Surround Sound
VIDEO SEL
HI-BIT
DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE
–
+
10
DISC
ENTER
9
0
SYSTEM SETUP
TUNER EDIT
TRACK
MENU
GUIDE
TOP MENU
MPX
AUDIO
EXIT
RETURN
ENTER
¶
TUNING
–
1
DTV ON/OFF
DISP MODE
TUNING
+
¡
8
3
SUB TITLE
BAND
1-5
+
1. 5dB
+
1. 5dB
+
2. 0dB
-
3. 5dB
-
1. 5dB
+
3. 0dB
+
2. 0dB
+
10. 0dB
Channel Level
Front
[
]
Center
[
]
Front
[
]
Surround
[
]
SurrBack
[
]
SurrBack
[
]
Surround
[
]
Subwoofer
[
]
[
Exit
]
L
R
R
R
L
L
1-5
STANDBY/ON
MOVIE
MUSIC
MULTI JOG
ENTER
STANDBY
PHONES
SPEAKERS
SIGNAL
SELECT
SB CH
MODE
HI-BIT
HI-SAMPLING
SET UP
RETURN
TONE
TONE CONTROL
BASS/TREBLE
BAND
MULTI JOG CONTROL