Pioneer VSX-409RDS Operating Instructions Manual page 14

Setting Up for Surround Sound
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5 Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF
(subwoofer) select mode.
6 Use the 5∞ buttons to turn the subwoofer
function on or off.
Select SUBWF ON if you have a subwoofer and SUBWF OFF if
you don't have a subwoofer.
7 Press the 3 button to select the distance
mode for the FRNT (front) speakers.
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For true surround sound effect the sound from the front speakers
and the surround speakers should arrive to the listener's ears at a
5,7,9
slightly different time. Telling the receiver how far your front and
surround speakers are from your listening position will allow the
6, 8,10
receiver to do this correctly for you. The first distance setting you'll
see will be FRNT for your front speakers. You can set the distance
in a range from 0.3-9 metres.
8 Press the 5∞ buttons to increase/decrease
the distance of the FRNT speakers.
You need to judge how far the speakers are from your normal
listening position and set the distance accordingly. You can set the
distance in a range from 0.3–9 metres.
9 Press the 3 button to select the distance
mode for the SURR (surround) speakers.
10 Press the 5∞ buttons to increase/decrease
the distance of the SURR speakers.
Again, You need to judge how far the speakers are from your
normal listening position and set the distance accordingly. As
above, you can set the distance in a range from 0.3-9 metres.
When you are finished setting up the distance the receiver will
return to normal operating mode after about 20 seconds.
Alternatively, you can cycle through the setup mode options with
the 2, 3 buttons until you return to the regular operating mode.
memo
You only need to do the distance settings if your system has
surround speakers.