Pioneer Elite VSX-44 Operating Instructions Manual page 41

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Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper
f.
sound reproduction. If two waveforms are 'in phase', they crest
and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity
and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a
trough, then the sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable
sound image will be produced.
If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the plus
(+) sign (or 0°). However, the effect you can actually feel when
Phase Control is set to ON on this receiver depends on the type
of your subwoofer. Set your subwoofer to maximize the effect.
It is also recommended you try changing the orientation or the
place of your subwoofer.
Set the built-in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to OFF.
If this cannot be done on your subwoofer, set the cutoff
frequency to a higher value.
If the speaker distance is not properly set, you may not have a
maximized Phase Control effect.
The Phase Control mode cannot be set to ON in the following
cases:
– When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on.
– When the headphones are connected.
Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC
g.
mode.
Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA
h.
and NEO:6 MUSIC mode.
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