Pioneer VSX-C550 User Manual

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This receiver will make the necessary speakers settings
automatically so you can use it to get enjoyable sur-
round sound without doing anything, but making more
exact settings here will give you finer surround sound.

For better surround sound complete the instructions
that follow the speaker settings. Use the first two steps
on this page and continue on page 28. In this way you
can get maximum performance out of the receiver.

You only need to do these settings once (unless you
change the placement of your current speaker system or
add new speakers, etc.). The following pages offer a
more detailed description of the settings available for
each mode. The default setting is also shown on each
page.

For best results, start with Front speakers setting
mode and make your initial adjustments in the order
described below.
The current settings are displayed automatically.

Use to specify the size and configuration of the
FRONT speakers you have connected.

Use to specify the size and configuration of the
CENTER speaker you have connected.

Use to specify the size and configuration of the
SURROUND speakers you have connected.

Use to set the subwoofer output and determine at
which frequency the bass tones will be sent to the
subwoofer (if it is on).

mode (page 29)
Use to lower the level for the LFE channel (a special
bass channel) when the LFE level is so high as to
distort.

Use to specify the distance from your listening
position to your front speaker.

Use to specify the distance from your listening
position to your center speaker.

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Use to specify the distance from your listening
position to your surround speakers.

Use to compress the dynamic range of a Dolby Digital
soundtrack with this feature (for non-Dolby Digital
soundtracks use the MIDNIGHT mode for the same
effect).

Use with soundtracks that have dual mono encoding
if you want to isolate one channel to a particular
speaker.

Use to reduce the analog input level coming into the
receiver when it is so loud as to make it distort.

Use to tell the receiver (assign) which component is
hooked up the other coaxial digital terminal.

The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation
is performed within 20 seconds.