Channel Level (Channel Balance) - Pioneer Elite VSX-49TX Operating Instructions Manual

CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance)

The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance
is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from SPEAKER SYSTEMS go to step 1. If
starting fresh, complete steps 1-4 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.40) first. If you're not sure of the best
setting for your system, we recommend using AUTO for the CHANNEL LEVEL.
1
ENTER
5˜∞ buttons
2.Surround Setup
[ Check ]
[ 1.Speaker Systems ]
[ 2.Channel Level
[ 3.Speaker Distance ]
[ 4.Acoustic Cal EQ ]
[Return]
2
2.2. Channel Level
[Manual]
[Semi Auto]
[Auto]
Normal Surround
[Return]
Your Speaker Systems
" Normal Surround "
3
2.2. Channel Level
Semi Auto
LEFT [
CENTER [
RIGHT [
SURROUND R [
SURR BACK R [
SURR BACK L [
SURROUND L [
SUB WOOFER [
Return = Push Enter
If your subwoofer has a volume
memo
control, set it to the middle position
before doing these operations.
1 CHANNEL LEVEL should be selected. If
STANDBY/O
2 There are three ways to set the
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3 Adjust the level of each channel using
+
]
1. 5dB
+
]
1. 5dB
+
2. 0dB ]
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3. 5dB ]
-
1. 5dB ]
+
3. 0dB ]
+
2. 0dB ]
+
10. 0dB ]
Setting Up for Surround Sound
it isn't use the 5∞ buttons to select
and press ENTER.
CHANNEL LEVEL: MANUAL; SEMI
AUTO; AUTO. Select a setting mode
with the 5∞ buttons and pressing
ENTER. Test tones will be output.
MANUAL: For this setting method you move the test
tone manually and adjust the channel level.
SEMI AUTO: in this setting the test tone moves by
itself and you set the levels.
AUTO: This way of setting the levels is like that de-
scribed in the Quick Start Guide (p.16-18). The levels are
set automatically by the receiver as it outputs the test
tones. For this setup you must have the setup mic
connected (see p.16).
WARNING : Be prepared! The test tones are output at
a high volume level.
MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position (0dB).
After a few seconds the test tone is output.
the 2 3 buttons (except for the AUTO
setting where the adjustment is done
automatically).
NOTE : The volume of the subwoofer test tone tends to
sound lower than it actually is. You may need to adjust the
level after testing with an actual soundtrack.
In MANUAL (manual test tone) mode
This mode lets you switch the test tone manually between
each speaker using the 5∞ buttons .
In SEMI AUTO (automatic test tone) mode
This mode switches the test tone between each speaker
automatically. The automatic test tone is output in the
following order:
FL CT
SW LS
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is
emitted.
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).
FR RS
SBL SBR
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