User manual PIONEER VSX-52TX

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-52TX Register your product at www. pioneerelectronics. com · Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. D36-P4_En Wash hands after handling WARNING ­ TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. D1-4-2-1_En ­ TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. [. . . ] · FRONT ALIGN ­ Speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings. The sound of the test tone will alternate between the left front (reference) speaker and the target speaker. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ a . Fine Ch Level b . Fine Ch Distance c . EQ AUTO Setting d . EQ Data Copy e . EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f . EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g . EQ Data Check ] ] ] ] ] ] ] 42 En The System Setup menu 06 2 Select the setting you want to check. 3g. EQ Data Check Type [ ALL CH ADJUST ] Ch [ Left EQ] 40Hz 125Hz 250Hz 4kHz 13kHz TRIM : : : : : : 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 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 fine-tune your system, but if you're satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11, it isn't necessary to make all of these settings. Caution · The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume (the volume increases to 0db automatically). 1 Select `Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. System Setup [ [ [ [ [ [ 1 . Other Setup ] ] ] ] ] ] · It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you can compare the different settings. 3 Select the channels you want, pressing ENTER when you're finished checking each one. 3g. EQ Data Check Type [ ALL CH ADJUST ] Ch [ Left EQ] 40Hz 125Hz 250Hz 4kHz 13kHz TRIM : : : : : : 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 3g. EQ Data Check Type [ ALL CH ADJUST ] Ch [ Left EQ] 40Hz 125Hz 250Hz 4kHz 13kHz TRIM : : : : : : 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Enter : Select Return : Exit 2 Select the setting you want to adjust. If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order: 4. Speaker Distance ] ] ] ] · Speaker Setting ­ Specify the size and number of speakers you've connected (page 44). · Crossover Network­ Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (see Crossover Network below). · Channel Level ­ Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 45). · Speaker Distance ­ Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 46). 3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen. 43 En 06 The System Setup menu Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11 are correct. Speaker Distance ] ] ] ] output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers). Note · If you selected Second Zone or Front Bi-Amp (in Surround back speaker setting on page 38) you can't adjust the surround back settings. [. . . ] 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. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. [. . . ]