User manual PIONEER VSX-D712-S

[. . . ] Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-74TXVi, VSX-74TXVi-S, VSX-72TXV, VSX-72TXV-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. [. . . ] You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Tip · You can change the channel levels at any time by pressing CH LEVEL then using / on the remote control. 2 Select a setup option. 5d. Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level [Setting Start [Setting Clear Enter:Setting Start :OFF ] ] :Return 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. · Setting Start ­ The volume is set to ­60dB, a test tone plays back and you make the setting. · Setting Clear ­ Clears any previous setting and switches limiting off. 1 Select `Speaker Distance' 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 5c. Speaker Distance L C R SR SBR SBL SL SW [ [ [ [ [ [ [ 3. 0ft 3. 0ft 3. 0ft 3. 0ft 3. 0ft 3. 0ft 3. 0ft 3. 0ft 3 If you selected `Setting Start', use / to adjust the test tones and specify the bass peak level then press ENTER. 5d. Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level -60dB Increase the Bass Peak Level to a comfortable Volume (-80=no sound) ] ] ] ] ] ] ] :Finish :Return ENTER:Finish :Cancel 2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using the / buttons. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Tip · For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position. 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. 43 En 07 The System Setup menu Set the bass peak level gradually, then press ENTER at the point just before the tone starts to distort. 1 The display on the receiver shows RESUME while the volume returns to its original position, then you automatically return to the main Bass Peak Level menu. 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 82), it is required that you make the setting. See Placing the speakers on page 18 for more on THX speaker placement. 3 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. X-Curve Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. 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 2kHz. 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). Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle Songs , Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off . Connect-and-Play antenna 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 iPod Top menu screen. 1 Connect an XM Radio Connect-and-PlayTM antenna to the XM Radio jack on the rear of this receiver. You will also need to activate the XM Radio service. TOP MENU iPod® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. , registered in the U. S. and other countries. Note 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. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States. 46 En Other connections 08 2 Use the XM RADIO (SHIFT+TUNER) input source button to switch to the XM RADIO input. 1 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. 2 1 Select the channel you want to memorize. 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press / to select the channel preset you want. You can also use the number buttons to select a preset. · The default for all presets is CH001. Listening to XM Radio After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels, navigate categories and save song information (like the artist's name) using the on-screen display. 3 The information displayed is as follows: XM Satellite Radio Decades A0 The 50s CH005 Remy Sherman Lovin' You A 4 Press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel. Tip · You can also press MEMORY during reception display to save the information of up to 8 songs. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]