Pioneer VSX-43TX Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
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EXPERT
Fine Tuning Your System
Expert Setup
The settings here can only be done if you've performed the more basic preliminary setups. Thus, before doing
these settings do either QUICK setup (page 13) or NORMAL setup (page 36-40).
These settings are to further heighten your enjoyment of surround sound. They are not absolutely necessary but
may give more defined and enjoyable surround sound. You can decide if you want to make these settings or
not. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker
system, add new speakers or components to your system, etc.). View these settings on the receiver display.
Use the arrow buttons (5∞) and the ENTER button on the remote control to navigate the display on the
receiver.
Conversely, you can use the MULTI JOG dial and ENTER button on the front panel.
1
Turn on the receiver and press
the RECEIVER button on the
remote control.
2
Press the SYSTEM SETUP
button.
3
Select SURROUND SETUP with
the 5∞ buttons. Press the ENTER
button.
LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONEDNR ATT
STEREO
TUNED
RDS
Hi-BIT/
MULTI-ROOM
SAMPLING
EON
RF ATT
MONO
Neo :6
DIGITAL
DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DSP
L
C
R
LFE
AUTO
SB CH
ON MOVIE
MUSIC
OFF
L
S
S R
S
AUTO
RF
DIGITAL
dB
SIGNAL
SP A B
ANALOG
4
Select EXPERT with the 5∞
buttons. Press the ENTER button.
LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONEDNR ATT
STEREO
TUNED
RDS
Hi-BIT/
MULTI-ROOM
SAMPLING
EON
RF ATT
MONO
Neo :6
DIGITAL
DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DSP
L
C
R
LFE
AUTO
SB CH
ON MOVIE
MUSIC
OFF
L
S
S R
S
AUTO
RF
DIGITAL
dB
SIGNAL
SP A B
ANALOG
2
MOVIE MUSIC
ENTER
SURROUND
MODE
STEREO/
DIRECT
ACOUSTIC
EQ
SB CH
MODE
INPUT
MIDNIGHT
MUTE
MENU TOP MENU
TUNER EDIT
GUIDE
SYSTEM
SETUP
AUDIO
RETURN
MULTI CH
INPUT
ST
TUNE
MASTER
VOLUME
ST
TUNE
DVD/LD
ENTER
VCR 2
TV/SAT
CD
VCR/DVR TV
CONT
TUNER
RECEIVER
3-5
1
5
Follow the order below to make
expert settings. Use the 5∞
buttons to navigate through the
menus. When you have the
setting you want in particular
menu, press ENTER.
In each mode the current settings are displayed
by the receiver.
CROSSOVER NETWORK (page 80)
LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONEDNR ATT
STEREO
TUNED
RDS
Hi-BIT/
MULTI-ROOM
SAMPLING
EON
RF ATT
MONO
Neo :6
DIGITAL
DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DSP
L
C
R
LFE
AUTO
SB CH
ON MOVIE
MUSIC
OFF
L
S
S R
S
AUTO
RF
DIGITAL
dB
SIGNAL
SP A B
ANALOG
This feature determines which frequencies will
be sent to the subwoofer (or large speakers).
FINE CHANNEL LEVEL (page 81)
LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONEDNR ATT
STEREO
TUNED
RDS
Hi-BIT/
MULTI-ROOM
SAMPLING
EON
RF ATT
MONO
Neo :6
DIGITAL
DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DSP
L
C
R
LFE
AUTO
SB CH
ON MOVIE
MUSIC
OFF
L
S
S R
S
AUTO
RF
DIGITAL
dB
SIGNAL
SP A B
ANALOG
This feature balances the sound output level of your
speakers more finely than in the NORMAL setup.
FINE CHANNEL DELAY (page 82–83)
LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONEDNR ATT
STEREO
TUNED
RDS
Hi-BIT/
MULTI-ROOM
SAMPLING
EON
RF ATT
MONO
Neo :6
DIGITAL
DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DSP
L
C
R
LFE
AUTO
SB CH
ON MOVIE
MUSIC
OFF
L
S
S R
S
AUTO
RF
DIGITAL
dB
SIGNAL
SP A B
ANALOG
This feature adjusts the delay level of your speak-
ers more finely than in the NORMAL setup.
ACOUSTIC CAL EQ (page 84–85)
LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONEDNR ATT
STEREO
TUNED
RDS
Hi-BIT/
MULTI-ROOM
SAMPLING
EON
RF ATT
MONO
Neo :6
DIGITAL
DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DSP
L
C
R
LFE
AUTO
SB CH
ON MOVIE
MUSIC
OFF
L
S
S R
S
AUTO
RF
DIGITAL
dB
SIGNAL
SP A B
ANALOG
This feature allows you to adjust the amount of a
certain frequency in a soundtrack, acting as a
kind of room equalizer for your speakers.
BASS PEAK LEVEL (page 86)
LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONEDNR ATT
STEREO
TUNED
RDS
Hi-BIT/
MULTI-ROOM
SAMPLING
EON
RF ATT
MONO
Neo :6
DIGITAL
DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DSP
L
C
R
LFE
AUTO
SB CH
ON MOVIE
MUSIC
OFF
L
S
S R
S
AUTO
RF
DIGITAL
dB
SIGNAL
SP A B
ANALOG
Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include
ultra-low bass tones. Set the bass peak level as
needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from
distorting the sound from the speakers.
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (page 87)
LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONEDNR ATT
STEREO
TUNED
RDS
Hi-BIT/
MULTI-ROOM
SAMPLING
EON
RF ATT
MONO
Neo :6
DIGITAL
DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DSP
L
C
R
LFE
AUTO
SB CH
ON MOVIE
MUSIC
OFF
L
S
S R
S
AUTO
RF
DIGITAL
dB
SIGNAL
SP A B
ANALOG
This feature makes possible excellent surround
sound effects when listening to Dolby Digital and
DTS sources at low volumes.
STANDBY/ON
MOVIE MUSIC
MULTI JOG
ENTER
STANDBY
PHONES
SPEAKERS
SIGNAL
SELECT
HI-BIT
HI-SAMPLING
SB CH
MODE
SET UP RETURN
TONE
TONE CONTROL
BASS/TREBLE
BANDMIDNIGHT LOUDNESS
MULTI JOG CONTROL
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