User manual PIONEER SX-315

SX-315.book Page 1 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM SX-315 Audio Multi-Channel Receiver Discover the benefits of registering your product online at www.pioneer.co.uk (www.pioneer-eur.com). SX-315.book Page 2 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp. Fuse is fitted in this plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your dealer. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into 13 amp socket. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ; The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. D3-4-2-1-2-2_A_En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain D3-4-2-1-3_A_En or moisture. WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the D3-4-2-1-7a_A_En equipment. WARNING Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En strong artificial light) SX-315.book Page 3 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side). WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En equipment on thick carpet or a bed. CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation). POWER-CORD CAUTION 60 cm 30 cm 30 cm Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En on vacation). This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period. K041_En This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and D3-4-2-1-9a_En 93/68/EEC). If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health. K058_En SX-315.book Page 4 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Contents Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 06 Using the tuner Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 07 Additional information 02 Connecting up Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting to a TV and DVD recorder or player . . . . . 6 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting a tape deck or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Input attenuator setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Resetting the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 03 Controls and displays Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 04 Surround sound setup Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Quick setup using the Room Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting speaker distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Setting individual channel levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 05 Listening to your system Selecting a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Sound modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Listening through headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dynamic Range Control setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dual Mono setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4 En SX-315.book Page 5 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Before you start 01 Chapter 01: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: · AM loop antenna · FM wire antenna · Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 · Remote control · Warranty card · These operating instructions Important Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions: · Never use new and old batteries together. · Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case. · Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together. · When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. WARNING · Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries. English Loading the batteries 1 Open the battery compartment on the rear of the remote control. Operating range of remote control unit 2 Insert the supplied batteries following the markings inside the battery compartment to align them correctly. The remote control may not work properly if: · There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. · Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. · The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. · The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. 30 30 7m Ventilation The receiver should be properly ventilated to prevent overheating. · Do not place anything directly on top of the receiver. · Do not use the receiver on a thick carpet or other soft surface. 5 En SX-315.book Page 6 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM 02 Connecting up Chapter 02: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Important · Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet. Connecting to a TV and DVD recorder or player The diagram below shows the connections for a basic home theater setup of a TV, DVD recorder (or player) and this receiver. Audio is output from the DVD recorder's coaxial digital audio jack, while the video output goes to the TV. Also shown is a stereo analog audio connection from your TV to this receiver so you can enjoy sound from this receiver when watching TV programs. Audio cables (analog) Use audio cables (not supplied) to connect audio components. Connect red plugs to R (right) jacks, white plugs to L (left). Be sure to insert completely. R TV VIDEO IN R AUDIO L OUT L VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT COAX Coaxial and Optical digital audio cables Coaxial digital audio cables (standard video cables can also be used) or optical cables are used to connect digital components to this receiver. Be sure to insert completely. Coaxial digital audio cable (or standard video cable) Optical cable DVD recorder/player SX-315 ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP (COAXIAL) STB DVD/DVR (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO TV IN R IN FRONT L CENTER SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER + OUT R L ­ · When inserting the plug of an optical cable, be careful not to damage the shutter protecting the optical jack. · Do not bend optical cables around sharp corners as they may be damaged. When storing, coil loosely. Note · If your DVD recorder only has an optical digital output, you can still connect it to this receiver using the OPTICAL DIGITAL jack. In this case you will have to select the DIGITAL input function rather than DVD. 6 En SX-315.book Page 7 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Connecting up 02 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box The diagram below shows the connections for a digital set-top box (digital satellite receiver, decoder, cable box, digital terrestrial receiver, etc.). Connect the digital audio output of the set-top box (STB) to the STB input on this receiver. Connect the video output from the STB directly to a spare video input on your TV. Connecting a tape deck or VCR The diagram below shows a tape deck or VCR connected to the receiver using two sets of stereo analog audio cables, one set for the audio input and one set for output from the receiver for recording. SX-315 ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP (COAXIAL) STB DVD/DVR English (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO TV IN R IN FRONT L CENTER SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER + TV OUT R L ­ TV VIDEO IN L R IN OUT L R VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT COAX Tape deck or VCR Set-top box (satellite receiver, etc.) SX-315 ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP (COAXIAL) STB DVD/DVR Note · You can only record from analog audio sources (TV or FM/AM inputs). Audio from the digital inputs is not recordable from the analog outputs. (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO TV IN R IN FRONT L CENTER SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER + OUT R L ­ Note · If your STB only has an optical digital output, you can still connect it to this receiver using the OPTICAL DIGITAL jack. In this case you will have to select the DIGITAL input function rather than STB. 7 En SX-315.book Page 8 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM 02 Connecting up Using external antennas Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. AM loop antenna To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. ANTENNA One-touch PAL-connector FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP 75 coaxial cable FM wire antenna SX-315 ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP (COAXIAL) STB DVD/DVR To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. ANTENNA (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO TV IN R IN FRONT L CENTER SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER + OUT R L ­ Loop antenna Outdoor antenna FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend along a window frame or another suitable place that gives good reception. FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP 5 m to 6 m AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. Attach (if necessary) and face in the direction that gives the best reception. If you want to attach the loop antanna to a wall, assemble as shown below. Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. 10 mm 8 En SX-315.book Page 9 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Connecting up 02 Connecting the speakers The diagram below shows a complete surround sound setup of six speakers set up in a typical configuration. For the best sound, try to follow this setup in your room as closely as possible. Make sure the positive (colored) and negative (black) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 and 16 . English + SX-315 ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP (COAXIAL) STB DVD/DVR ­ (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO Red tab ­ Front right (R) White tab ­ Front left (L) Green tab ­ Center (C) Purple tab ­ Subwoofer Gray tab ­ Surround right (R) Blue tab ­ Surround left (L) TV IN R IN FRONT L CENTER SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER SURROUND R L + + OUT R L ­ ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ Front R. Front L. Center Subwoofer Surround R. Surround L. Hints on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (following), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them. · Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV. · When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. · Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. · If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above ear level. 9 En SX-315.book Page 10 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM 02 Connecting up · Try not to place the surround speakers further away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. Caution · If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes. · Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically. · These speaker terminals are hazardous when live. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cable. · These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts. Plugging in After making sure that everything is connected properly, connect the attached power cable to a wall outlet. Power cord caution Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. 10 En SX-315.book Page 11 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Controls and displays 03 Chapter 03: Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER English SX-315 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR ­ STATION + CLASS FM/AM TAPE/VCR TV DIGITAL STB DVD/DVR MASTER VOLUME DOWN AUTO SURROUND STEREO UP ­ TUNING + PHONES SYSTEM SETUP TUNER EDIT CHANNEL LEVEL ENTER SOUND MODE OFF SOUND MODE TONE 4 567 89 10 7 11 12 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby (page 15). 2 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 5). 3 Display See Display on page 12 for details. 4 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers (page 20). 5 Tuner preset selection buttons STATION +/­ Selects station presets when using the tuner (page 23). CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes) of station presets (page 22). 6 Listening mode buttons AUTO Press for automatic decoding (page 18). SURROUND Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 19). STEREO Switches to stereo playback (page 19). SYSTEM SETUP Press to access the System Setup menu (page 16, 20, 25). TUNER EDIT Use to memorize and name a station for recall using the STATION +/­ buttons (page 22). CHANNEL LEVEL Press to set up the channel levels for surround sound (page 16). 8 < / > and ENTER Use to navigate menus and change settings. 9 TUNING +/­ Use to tune to radio stations (page 22). 10 Listening mode buttons SOUND MODE OFF Press to turn off the current Sound mode (page 19). SOUND MODE Press to select a Sound mode (page 19). TONE Press to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the remote's BASS and TREBLE buttons (page 20). 11 Input select buttons Press to select an input source (page 18). 12 MASTER VOLUME 11 En SX-315.book Page 12 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM 03 Controls and displays Display 1 2 5ch ST PCM D PL II 3 TONE SOUND SLEEP 4 1 Lights when the receiver is decoding a DTS signal. 2 5ch Lights when the receiver is in 5ch stereo mode. ST Lights when the receiver is in Stereo mode. PCM Lights when the digital input is Linear PCM format (CD Audio, etc.). 3 TUNER indicators Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button (page 22). 1 5 4 6 2D Lights when the receiver is decoding a Dolby Digital2 signal. 2 PL II Lights when the receiver is using Dolby Pro Logic II decoding. 5 6 Character display TONE Lights when the receiver is in tone mode. SOUND Lights when the receiver is in sound mode. SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode. Lights when a broadcast is being received. Note 1 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 12 En SX-315.book Page 13 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Controls and displays 03 Remote control 1 STANDBY/ON This switches between standby and on for this receiver (page 15). 2 MUTE Press to mute the sound (press again, or adjust the volume, to restore the sound). 3 STATUS Press to display the current surround mode and sound mode. English STANDBY/ON MUTE 1 4 7 SLEEP STATUS DIMMER TUNER EDIT 2 INPUT SELECTOR STB DVD/DVR DIGITAL 3 5 6 4 SLEEP Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before the receiver turns off (page 21). 5 DIMMER Press repeatedly to set the front panel display brightness. 6 TUNER EDIT Use to memorize and name a station for recall using the STATION +/­ buttons (page 22). 7 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Press to select an input source (page 18). FM/AM TAPE/VCR TV CLASS 8 TUNING STATION 9 10 12 ­ SYSTEM SETUP + + ENTER ­ + CH LEVEL VOLUME 11 ROOM SETUP TEST TONE 13 AUTO OFF ­ SURROUND SOUND TONE 14 STEREO MPX DIGITAL Press to select the optical digital input. STB Press to select the STB (set-top box) input (for cable/ satellite receivers, etc.). DVD/DVR Press to select the DVD player/recorder input. FM/AM Press to select the FM or AM band for the built-in tuner. 15 ­ BASS + ­ TREBLE + RECEIVER TAPE/VCR Press to select the analog tape/VCR input. TV Press to select the TV audio input. 8 CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 22). 9 Radio tuning controls TUNING +/­ Use to manually tune into radio stations (page 22). STATION +/­ Use to tune to preset stations (page 23). 10 SYSTEM SETUP Press to access the System Setup menu (page 16, 20, 25). 11 CH LEVEL Press to set up the channel levels for surround sound (page 16). 13 En SX-315.book Page 14 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM 03 Controls and displays 12 / (cursor left/right), VOLUME +/­ and ENTER Use to navigate menus and adjust the volume. 13 ROOM SETUP Press to set up surround sound using the Room Setup presets (page 15). 14 TEST TONE Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound of the receiver (page 16). 15 Listening mode buttons AUTO Press for automatic decoding based on the source material (page 18). SURROUND Press to switch between the various Pro Logic II and other listening mode options (page 19). STEREO Switches to stereo playback using only the front left and right speakers (page 19). OFF Switches off the Sound mode (page 19). SOUND Press to select a Sound mode (page 19). TONE Use in conjuction with the BASS and TREBLE buttons below (page 20). MPX Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality (page 22). BASS +/­ Use with the TONE button above to adjust the bass (page 20). TREBLE +/­ Use with the TONE button above to adjust the treble (page 20). 14 En SX-315.book Page 15 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Surround sound setup 04 Chapter 04: Surround sound setup Introduction to home theater You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use. Depending on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to different speakers in your system. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you the feeling of `being there'. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won't have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 18. ENTER ROOM SETUP English Quick setup using the Room Setup The Room Setup feature gives you a very simple way to set up your receiver for good surround sound by setting the room size and your seating position in the room. You can make more detailed settings for surround sound later if you want, setting individual channel levels and speaker distances. See below for more details. STANDBY/ON Switching on Use the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or the remote control to switch the receiver on or into standby. Remember that when the receiver is in standby it still uses a small amount of power (0.5 W). Unplug from the wall outlet to completely disconnect the power. The receiver will retain its settings for about four weeks when unplugged. RECEIVER 1 If the receiver isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON (remote or front panel) to switch on. 2 Press ROOM SETUP then ENTER. The display shows the current Room Setup setting. · If any of the speaker distance settings have been changed (see Setting speaker distances below) then the display blinks ROOM SET. 3 Use the ROOM SETUP button to select a room size setting, then press ENTER. Select from: · Room S ­ Smaller than average room (approx. 3.5 m x 4.5 m) · Room M ­ Average room (approx. 5.5 m x 6.0 m) 15 En SX-315.book Page 16 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM 04 Surround sound setup · Room L ­ Larger than average room (approx. 7.5 m x 9.0 m) 4 Use the ROOM SETUP button to select a seating position setting, then press ENTER. Select from: · Seat Fwd ­ If you are nearer to the front speakers than the surround speakers · Seat Mid ­ If you are equal distance from the front and surround speakers · Seat Back ­ If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the front speakers After selecting the seating position, the display shows the new settings for a couple of seconds. 4 Press SYSTEM SETUP again to select the suround speaker distance setting, then set using the / (cursor left/right) buttons. The display shows: S c h : followed by the current distance setting. 5 Press SYSTEM SETUP again to select the subwoofer speaker distance setting, then set using the / (cursor left/right) buttons. The display shows: S W : followed by the current distance setting. 6 Press ENTER to exit the System Setup menu. Setting individual channel levels Setting speaker distances For more accurate surround sound settings you can set the distance from your listening position to each of the speakers. See also Setting individual channel levels below for setting the relative levels of individual speakers. In order to balance the sound from all the speakers in your system you can adjust the relative level of each speaker. Adjust so that the level of each speaker is similar from your listening position. While setting the channel levels, you can either listen to a multichannel source (such as a DVD), or use the builtin test tone feature. Setting the channel levels using the test tone SYSTEM SETUP The test tone feature outputs a constant noise tone from each speaker, giving you a good reference to adjust the levels. ENTER ENTER TEST TONE 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP (front panel or remote). The display shows: F c h : followed by a distance in meters. This is the receiver's current setting for the distance from your listening position to each of the front left and right speakers. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to change the distance setting. You can set the distance in increments of 30 cm. · You can also use the < and > buttons on the front panel. 3 Press SYSTEM SETUP again to select the center speaker distance setting, then set using the / (cursor left/right) buttons. The display shows: C c h : followed by the current distance setting. 1 Press TEST TONE. The test tone starts sounding from the left front speaker and continues around each speaker in turn. 2 While the test tone is sounding, use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the level of that speaker. You can adjust each speaker from ­10 (quieter) to +10 (louder). · You can also use the front panel < and > buttons, although it's usually best to make this setting from your listening position using the remote. 3 When you're done, press ENTER to exit. · Pressing any button (except VOLUME +/­) will also exit. 16 En SX-315.book Page 17 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Surround sound setup 04 Setting the channel levels while playing a source The following way of setting the channel levels is best done while playing a multichannel source, such as a DVD. See also the following chapter, Listening to your system on page 18 for more on playing sources. English CH LEVEL ENTER 1 Press CH LEVEL on the remote or CHANNEL LEVEL on the front panel to select a speaker to adjust. Each press changes the selected speaker: · L ­ Left front speaker · C ­ Center speaker · R ­ Right front speaker · RS ­ Right surround speaker · LS ­ Left surround speaker · SW ­ Subwoofer On the right side of the display you can see the current channel level setting. Initially these are all set at zero. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to change the setting for the displayed speaker. You can adjust each speaker from ­10 (quieter) to +10 (louder). · You can also use the front panel < and > buttons, although it's usually best to make this setting from your listening position using the remote. 3 When you're done, press ENTER to exit. If no button is pressed for ten seconds, channel setting is automatically exited. 17 En SX-315.book Page 18 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM 05 Listening to your system Chapter 05: Listening to your system Selecting a source You can use either the front panel buttons or the remote control to select what you want to listen to; your DVD player, the sound from your TV, the built-in radio tuner, and so on. · If the channel level has been raised using the channel level settings (see page 16), it's possible that the volume level will not go all the way up to MAX with a sound mode on. This is indicated by a blinking volume indicator in the display. Using the Auto listening mode The simplest way to listen to any source is using the Auto listening mode. This lets the receiver choose a default setting depending on the kind of source playing. INPUT SELECTOR DIGITAL STB DVD/DVR FM/AM TAPE/VCR TV VOLUME + AUTO ­ 1 Use one of the INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select an input source. · DVD/DVR ­ Coaxial digital input for a DVD player or recorder. · STB ­ Coaxial digital input for a set-top box such as a satellite receiver or cable box. · DIGITAL ­ Optical digital input for any kind of digital audio component (CD, DVD, MD player, etc.). · TV ­ Analog inputs for your TV's stereo audio output. · TAPE/VCR ­ Analog inputs for a tape deck or VCR. · FM/AM ­ The built-in radio tuner. See the following chapter for how to use this. 2 Use the front panel MASTER VOLUME knob or the VOLUME +/­ buttons on the remote to adjust the volume. Note · The input level for TAPE/VCR can be adjusted if it is too high. See Input attenuator setting on page 25. · While listening to a source, press AUTO (front panel or remote) to select Auto listening mode. Depending on the kind of source you're listening to, 2 ch, Multich or 1 ch is automatically selected: · 2 ch ­ Sound plays through the front left and right speakers only (used for two-channel Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analog sources). · Multi ch ­ Sound plays through all the speakers used in the multichannel source (used for multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS sources). · 1 ch ­ Sound plays through the center speaker only (used for dual mono Dolby Digital or single channel DTS sources). 18 En SX-315.book Page 19 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Listening to your system 05 Listening in surround sound Using the SURROUND button you can listen to any source in surround sound. Note that single channel sources are played through the center speaker and subwoofer only in this mode. English STEREO SURROUND · While listening to a source, press STEREO for stereo playback. · While listening to a source, press SURROUND. If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display. With two channel sources, press SURROUND repeatedly to select from: · MOVIE ­ Up to 5.1 channel sound using Dolby Pro Logic II, especially suited to movie sources · MUSIC ­ Up to 5.1 channel sound using Dolby Pro Logic II, especially suited to music sources · DOLBY PL ­ 5.1 channel surround sound using Dolby Pro Logic · 5 ­ STEREO ­ Stereo sound but using all the speakers (for single channel sources, the one channel is output from all the speakers) Note · You can't use the surround mode with 96 kHz/88.2 kHz PCM. RECEIVER Using the Sound modes In addition to the above listening modes, you can also select a Sound mode. OFF SOUND ­