User manual PIONEER VSX-D712-K

[. . . ] Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-D712-K, VSX-D712-K-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. [. . . ] If you didn't connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the other speakers). · SB ­ Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGE if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn't connect surround back speakers choose NO. 1 · SUB W. ­ LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to 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). Tip · If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations. If you can't get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. :Return 2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using / . You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0. 5 foot increments. 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). 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 07 The System Setup menu THX Speaker Setup If you have a complete THX speaker system, you should make this setting for the most effective results when using surround sound. See THX speaker system setup on page 19 for more on using a THX speaker system. 1 Select `THX Speaker Setup' 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 whether or not you are using a THX speaker system. 4f. THX Speaker Setup THX Speaker NO If you are using THX speakers, select YES. :Finish · YES ­ All speaker settings are fixed to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 37) during the Auto MCACC setup. · NO ­ Individual speaker sizes are determined according to the Auto MCACC setup. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. 40 En Other connections 08 Chapter 8: Other connections Caution · Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. 2 Press XM RADIO (SHIFT+TUNER) to switch to the XM RADIO input. For best reception, you may need to move the Connectand-PlayTM antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results). · If after pressing XM RADIO the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting. Using XM Radio XM is the leading provider of satellite radio service in the United States. 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. Listening to XM Radio After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the onscreen display. 2 The information displayed is as follows: XM Satellite Radio Decades A0 Fifties (50's) XM005 Remy Sherman Lovin' You A Preset class Signal strength Category Preset number Channel number Artist name Song name Channel name 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. 1 OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IN IR ANTENNA Selecting channels and browsing by genre AM LOOP IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) COMPONENT VIDEO PB Y PR PRE OUT CENTER Y PB PR L OUT L L (Single) IN 1 IN 2 Y IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 PB PR Y OUT IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE PB PR R R SUB FRONT WOOFER ASSIGNABLE 1 3 R SUR- SURROUND ROUND BACK 12V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12 V / 50 mA MAX) From the XM Channel Guide, you can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre. XM Satellite Radio Decades A0 A L HDMI 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN OUT IN MONITOR OUT CONTROL OUT XM MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT R IN IN AUDIO IN OUT VIDEO IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN L CENTER L L L IN 1 (DVD/LD) Fifties (50's) XM005 Remy Sherman R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2 R FRONT COAXIAL SUB WOOFER R SURROUND R SURROUND BACK Lovin' You ASSIGNABLE 12 MULTI CH IN XM Channel Guide Previous [ 000 RADIO ID ] [ 001 Preview ] [ 002 Highway1 ] [ 003 America ] [ 004 Hank's Place ] [ 005 F i f t i e s (50's) ] [ 006 Sixties (60's) ] [ 007 Seventies (70's) ] Next : Exit VSX-D712-K · Press / to display the XM Channel Guide then / / / and ENTER to select the channel of the XM radio broadcast you want to hear. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]