Speaker Distance; Bass Peak Level - Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-G Operating Instructions Manual

The System Setup menu
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4 Adjust the level of each channel using the
buttons.
If you selected Manual, use
Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on-
screen:
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is
1
emitted.
5 When you're finished, press RETURN.
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
control.

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.
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
2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using the
buttons.
You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 meter
increments.
3 When you're finished, press RETURN .
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).
• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.
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En
to switch speakers. The
5b.Channel Level
L 0.0dB
C [ 0.0dB ]
R [ 0.0dB ]
SR [ 0.0dB ]
SBR [ 0.0dB ]
SBL [ 0.0dB ]
SL [ 0.0dB ]
SW [ 0.0dB ]
:Finish
on the remote
5c.Speaker Distance
L 3.0 m
C [ 3.0 m ]
R [ 3.0 m ]
SR [ 3.0 m ]
SBR [ 3.0 m ]
SBL [ 3.0 m ]
SL [ 3.0 m ]
SW [ 3.0 m ]
:Return :Finish

Bass Peak Level

Some audio sources (for example, Dolby Digital and DTS)
include ultra-low bass tones. Set the bass limiter as
needed to prevent the bass from distorting the sound.
1 Select 'Bass Peak Level' from the Manual SP Setup
menu.
The current setting is displayed. When OFF is displayed
the attenuator is off (bass output is not affected).
5.Manual SP Setup
a.Speaker Setting
b.Channel Level
c.Speaker Distance
d.Bass Peak Level
e.X-Curve
f.THX Audio Setting
:Return
2 Select a setup option.
5d.Bass Peak Level
Bass Peak Level
[Setting Start
[Setting Clear
Enter:Setting Start
• 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.
3 If you selected ' Setting Start' , use
the test tones and specify the bass peak level then press
ENTER .
5d.Bass Peak Level
Bass Peak Level
Increase the Bass
Peak Level to
a comfortable volume
(-80dB = no sound)
ENTER:Finish
5d.Bass Peak Level
Bass Peak Level :OFF
[Setting Start ]
[Setting Clear ]
:Return
:OFF
]
]
:Return
to adjust
-60dB
:Cancel