User manual PIONEER A-X440

[. . . ] Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-84TXSi, VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-82TXS, VSX-82TXS-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. [. . . ] The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks. 2 1 Select `THX Audio Setting' 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 1 Select `X-Curve' from the Manual SP Setup menu. :Return 5. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Channel Level c. Speaker Distance d. Bass Peak Level e. X-Curve f. THX Audio Setting 5e. X-Curve X-Curve -2. 0dB/oct 2 Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other. 5f. THX Audio Setting SB SP Position 1k 2k 4k 250 8k 500 125 :Return :Finish 0-1 ft SBL-SBR 2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at 2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of -3. 0dB/oct). Use the following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your room size: Room size (ft2) 400 550 650 800 2200 12000 X-Curve (dB/oct) ­0. 5 ­1 ­1. 5 ­2 ­2. 5 ­3 16k 63 :Finish · 0­1 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. · If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect. 3 Select `Return' then press ENTER to finish. Note 1 If the YES or PLUS setting on the subwoofer is selected (in Speaker Setting on page 43), the test tone will only play back from the subwoofer. If not, the test tone will play back from the front and surround speakers set to LARGE. 2 Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn't applied when you're using any of the Home THX modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 28). 3 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). 46 En Other connections 08 Chapter 8: Other connections Caution · Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. 1 Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod control cable2 to connect your iPod to the iPod jack on the rear of the receiver. Through two high-power satellites, Rock and Roll, XM Radio service offers over 150 channels of music, news, talk, sports and children's programming on a monthly subscription basis. XM Radio offers consumers clear sound quality from digital signal radios, an extensive variety of programming and nationwide coverage. Visit www. xmradio. com for more details on this service. Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your iPod: Button What it does Press to start playback. If you start playback when something other than a song is selected, all the songs that fall into that category will play. Press to stop playback. Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused. Connecting your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect-and PlayTM antenna (sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio service to receive broadcasts. 2 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL IR S400 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L AUDIO PHONO IN CD PRE OUT R L OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) IN1 (AUDIO) ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT2 OUT MONITOR OUT SUB W. C / / Press and hold during playback to start scanning. Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One, Repeat All and Repeat Off. Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off. S400 USB AUDIO IN IN2 HDMI OUT 12 V TRIGGER 1 2 IN 1 DVD/ LD IN IN IN1 IN 1 (SAT) IN 2 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 2) IN 4 (CD-R) 1 4 (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) ROOM2 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE OUT IN 2 IN 1 (DVD/LD) 1 2 IN2 (ZONE2) MONITOR OUT OUT TV IN CD-R/ TAPE SAT IN VIDEO / GAME1 IN OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN R L R L IN 1 Y Y IN 2 (TV) IN R L ASSIGNABLE IN3 FR FL iPod IN PB PB SUB W. CENTER ASSIGNABLE IN 1 1 (DVD/ LD) IN 2 (CD) 2 PR IN4 IN 2 PR IN 3 SURROUND Y Y OUT IN XM PB PB OUT DVR/ VCR 2 R SURROUND BACK L RS-232C PR PR S - VIDEO VIDEO IN R L DISP / Press repeatedly to change the song playback information displayed. During playback, press to skip to previous/next playlist; when browsing, press to move to previous/ next levels. Press to return to the previous level. OUT CONTROL MULTI CH IN IN DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VSX-84TXSi TOP MENU RETURN Note Connect-and-Play antenna 1 If you're in the song category, you can also press ENTER to start playback. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. [. . . ] Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. Decibel Level Example 30 40 50 60 70 80 Quiet library, soft whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet. Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. 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. [. . . ]