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...19 Using external antennas 19 Connecting the speakers 20 Speaker terminals 20 Hints on speaker placement 21 THX speaker system setup 22 AC outlet 22 Power cord caution 23 Operating other Pioneer components 23 04 Controls and displays Front panel 24 Display 26 Remote control 28 Operating range of... controls 38 Playing other sources 39 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 39 Using the sleep timer 39 06 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 40 Surround back speaker setting 40 Manual MCACC speaker setup 41 Fine Channel Level 42 Fine Channel ...
...19 Using external antennas 19 Connecting the speakers 20 Speaker terminals 20 Hints on speaker placement 21 THX speaker system setup 22 AC outlet 22 Power cord caution 23 Operating other Pioneer components 23 04 Controls and displays Front panel 24 Display 26 Remote control 28 Operating range of... controls 38 Playing other sources 39 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 39 Using the sleep timer 39 06 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 40 Surround back speaker setting 40 Manual MCACC speaker setup 41 Fine Channel Level 42 Fine Channel ...
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...front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your speakers 59 Connecting additional amplifiers 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 62 The Other ...menu 63 Dynamic Range Control Setup 64 Dual Mono Setup 64 LFE Attenuator Setup 65 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 65 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Power 66 No sound 67 Other audio problems 68 Video...Dolby 72 DTS 72 Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional 73 About THX 73 Specifications 75 Cleaning the unit 75 5 En
...front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your speakers 59 Connecting additional amplifiers 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 62 The Other ...menu 63 Dynamic Range Control Setup 64 Dual Mono Setup 64 LFE Attenuator Setup 65 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 65 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Power 66 No sound 67 Other audio problems 68 Video...Dolby 72 DTS 72 Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional 73 About THX 73 Specifications 75 Cleaning the unit 75 5 En
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... equipment. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • High quality MOSFET design This receiver offers high-quality discrete MOSFET configuration unique to Pioneer for low distortion, and generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating... complete surround sound control you still have access to the full range of surround sound settings. • THX Select2 certified design This receiver bears the THX Select2 logo, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance tests covering every aspect of...
... equipment. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • High quality MOSFET design This receiver offers high-quality discrete MOSFET configuration unique to Pioneer for low distortion, and generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating... complete surround sound control you still have access to the full range of surround sound settings. • THX Select2 certified design This receiver bears the THX Select2 logo, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance tests covering every aspect of...
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... back). 02 5 minute guide 6 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. A progress report... is happening. Return:Cancel 2. AUTO MCACC Now Analyzing••• Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker Distance [ ] Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] Return:Cancel Again, try to adjust these settings manually using THX...
... back). 02 5 minute guide 6 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. A progress report... is happening. Return:Cancel 2. AUTO MCACC Now Analyzing••• Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker Distance [ ] Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] Return:Cancel Again, try to adjust these settings manually using THX...
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About the video converter The video converter allows you 've used to connect the recorder to the receiver. • Also note that order). For a PAL signal, make sure you to connect various video sources using composite, S-video or component video connections and...the component video output. The only exception is component video input, which is available with NTSC signals only. Note • For optimal video performance, THX recommends setting the Video Processor mode OFF. 15 En Connecting up 03 When making cable connections Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that...
About the video converter The video converter allows you 've used to connect the recorder to the receiver. • Also note that order). For a PAL signal, make sure you to connect various video sources using composite, S-video or component video connections and...the component video output. The only exception is component video input, which is available with NTSC signals only. Note • For optimal video performance, THX recommends setting the Video Processor mode OFF. 15 En Connecting up 03 When making cable connections Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that...
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... should be connected to the AC outlet. AC OUTLET AC 120 V 60Hz SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX THX speaker system setup If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from the wall socket when not in order to avoid overheating and... subwoofer or power amplifier can take advantage of the ASA feature. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. 03 Connecting up 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outlet Power supplied through this unit's AC outlet. •...
... should be connected to the AC outlet. AC OUTLET AC 120 V 60Hz SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX THX speaker system setup If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from the wall socket when not in order to avoid overheating and... subwoofer or power amplifier can take advantage of the ASA feature. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. 03 Connecting up 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outlet Power supplied through this unit's AC outlet. •...
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... Listening in surround sound on page 31 for the current component: AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on this ). 6 Listening mode indicators THX Lights when one of an analog source is selected. VIR.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing. DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is...maximum level. 26 En Left front channel • C - Neo:6 When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate the type of the Home THX modes is too high. WMA9 Pro Lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro signal. 4 Program format indicators These change...
... Listening in surround sound on page 31 for the current component: AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on this ). 6 Listening mode indicators THX Lights when one of an analog source is selected. VIR.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing. DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is...maximum level. 26 En Left front channel • C - Neo:6 When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate the type of the Home THX modes is too high. WMA9 Pro Lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro signal. 4 Program format indicators These change...
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... TV CONTROL RETURN 7 TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 14 8 9 10 DTVON/OFF REC DTVINFO MUTE TUNER DISPLAY REC STOP MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E 15...
... TV CONTROL RETURN 7 TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 14 8 9 10 DTVON/OFF REC DTVINFO MUTE TUNER DISPLAY REC STOP MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E 15...
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...Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 31). Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and any other signal processing for DVD/HDD recorders. 9 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons THX Press to adjust the level (page 47). SIGNAL SELECT Use to select channels when using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. You can be accessed...and stereo playback. STANDARD Press for example DVD/LD, DVR/VCR or TV/SAT (when connected to control a component after you only have the receiver automatically detect what kind of a source (page 34). DTV ON/OFF Switches a digital TV on DVD discs. CH RETURN Returns to make ...
...Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 31). Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and any other signal processing for DVD/HDD recorders. 9 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons THX Press to adjust the level (page 47). SIGNAL SELECT Use to select channels when using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. You can be accessed...and stereo playback. STANDARD Press for example DVD/LD, DVR/VCR or TV/SAT (when connected to control a component after you only have the receiver automatically detect what kind of a source (page 34). DTV ON/OFF Switches a digital TV on DVD discs. CH RETURN Returns to make ...
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... back to sources using the front panel controls. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E RECEIVER • While listening to movie sources • 2 Pro..., the proper decoding format will depend on -board WMA9 Pro decoder, so it is being processed. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG...
... back to sources using the front panel controls. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E RECEIVER • While listening to movie sources • 2 Pro..., the proper decoding format will depend on -board WMA9 Pro decoder, so it is being processed. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG...
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...all the speakers in surround sound above , the display shows the mode you to hear 7.1 channel playback from : • THX CINEMA - RECEIVER • Press THX to make home theater audio sound more on the source and the Extended mode setting (see Listening in your system With multichannel ...for an explanation of a video game console Note • You won't be available depending on this). MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E ...
...all the speakers in surround sound above , the display shows the mode you to hear 7.1 channel playback from : • THX CINEMA - RECEIVER • Press THX to make home theater audio sound more on the source and the Extended mode setting (see Listening in your system With multichannel ...for an explanation of a video game console Note • You won't be available depending on this). MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E ...
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MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E RECEIVER • Press ADV. This mode produces surround sound for a 'wraparound' effect. 2 Use the +/- It works... stereo sources, and lets you hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP ...
MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E RECEIVER • Press ADV. This mode produces surround sound for a 'wraparound' effect. 2 Use the +/- It works... stereo sources, and lets you hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP ...
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... when headphones are downmixed to adjust the setting. Press repeatedly to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG...; FRONT ALIGN - Adjust the effect from 0 (all effects and surround settings so that this is active. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG...
... when headphones are downmixed to adjust the setting. Press repeatedly to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG...; FRONT ALIGN - Adjust the effect from 0 (all effects and surround settings so that this is active. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG...
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MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E RECEIVER TUNER CONTROL TUNER EDIT TUNING/ STATION MULTI JOG SYSTEM SETUP RETURN BAND INPUT ATT MPX ...DIGITAL - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate decoding of the receiver to select between input signals. Selects the digital input. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 16) and set to...
MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E RECEIVER TUNER CONTROL TUNER EDIT TUNING/ STATION MULTI JOG SYSTEM SETUP RETURN BAND INPUT ATT MPX ...DIGITAL - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate decoding of the receiver to select between input signals. Selects the digital input. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 16) and set to...
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... which it was originally encoded (in the Speaker Setting on page 46) and the Surround back speaker setting on page 40 must have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always...With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of source Extended mode Standard / THX Multichannel Stereo sources sources 2 Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded ON ì multichannel source with 5.1 encoded material)....
... which it was originally encoded (in the Speaker Setting on page 46) and the Surround back speaker setting on page 40 must have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always...With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of source Extended mode Standard / THX Multichannel Stereo sources sources 2 Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded ON ì multichannel source with 5.1 encoded material)....
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... back channel is automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, on page 46. • You can't hear the virtual surround back channel with the THX or STEREO / DIRECT modes. • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones, or with DTS 96kHz/24 bit, PCM 96/88....2kHz, or WMA9 Pro sources. • The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied to sources that do not have the receiver only apply this mode allows you can have surround channel information. In this case you to hear a virtual surround back channel through the options as...
... back channel is automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, on page 46. • You can't hear the virtual surround back channel with the THX or STEREO / DIRECT modes. • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones, or with DTS 96kHz/24 bit, PCM 96/88....2kHz, or WMA9 Pro sources. • The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied to sources that do not have the receiver only apply this mode allows you can have surround channel information. In this case you to hear a virtual surround back channel through the options as...
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...LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E Using the tone controls Depending on what you are used to STEREO. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E TUNER ...with DTS 96kHz/ 24 bit, PCM 96/88.2kHz or WMA9 Pro sources, or when one of the THX modes has been selected. 38 En Each press switches between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF. RECEIVER • Press SHIFT+DIALOG E to make it stand out from music sources at low volume levels. ...
...LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E Using the tone controls Depending on what you are used to STEREO. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E TUNER ...with DTS 96kHz/ 24 bit, PCM 96/88.2kHz or WMA9 Pro sources, or when one of the THX modes has been selected. 38 En Each press switches between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF. RECEIVER • Press SHIFT+DIALOG E to make it stand out from music sources at low volume levels. ...
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...is selected, only the volume and channel levels can also switch off the receiver. To cancel playback from the multichannel inputs. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS ...SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E RECEIVER • Press SHIFT+SLEEP repeatedly to set ....
...is selected, only the volume and channel levels can also switch off the receiver. To cancel playback from the multichannel inputs. MPX AUDIO THX CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS ...SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E RECEIVER • Press SHIFT+SLEEP repeatedly to set ....
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...necessary for the first time, you may want , pressing ENTER when you are designed to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Crossover Network ] [ c . THX Audio Setting ] • Speaker Setting - Channel Level ] [ d. These settings are doing this while a source is playing so you can compare ... placement of your system, but if you want to confirm after each one. 3g. AUTO MCACC ] [ 3 . Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 're finished, press RETURN. MANUAL MCACC ] [ 4 . If you 're finished checking each screen. 45 En Specify which ...
...necessary for the first time, you may want , pressing ENTER when you are designed to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Crossover Network ] [ c . THX Audio Setting ] • Speaker Setting - Channel Level ] [ d. These settings are doing this while a source is playing so you can compare ... placement of your system, but if you want to confirm after each one. 3g. AUTO MCACC ] [ 3 . Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 're finished, press RETURN. MANUAL MCACC ] [ 4 . If you 're finished checking each screen. 45 En Specify which ...
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The receiver can change the channel levels at any time by using the / (cursor left/right) buttons. 4d. See THX speaker system setup on page 73), it is output at a later date. Speaker Distance Left [ 10.0ft ] Center [ 10.0ft ] Right [ 10.0ft... Setup menu. 4. You can adjust the distance of each speaker to select this . Manual SP Setup [ a. Crossover Network ] [ c. Channel Level ] [ d. THX Audio Setting ] Tip • For best surround sound, make the setting. Surround Back Speaker Position For the most effective results when using a Sound Pressure Level...
The receiver can change the channel levels at any time by using the / (cursor left/right) buttons. 4d. See THX speaker system setup on page 73), it is output at a later date. Speaker Distance Left [ 10.0ft ] Center [ 10.0ft ] Right [ 10.0ft... Setup menu. 4. You can adjust the distance of each speaker to select this . Manual SP Setup [ a. Crossover Network ] [ c. Channel Level ] [ d. THX Audio Setting ] Tip • For best surround sound, make the setting. Surround Back Speaker Position For the most effective results when using a Sound Pressure Level...