Pioneer VSX-AX3-S User Manual

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You can listen to the soundtrack with the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ you set automatically when you did the AUTO 
SURROUND SETUP (page 13) or you set manually on (page 87). To do so follow the instructions below.

Each press switches ACOUSTIC CAL EQ between ALL CH 
ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN, CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2 and OFF. 
When ACOUSTIC EQ is being applied the MCACC indica-
tor lights.

Memo:
• After completing the AUTO SURROUND SETUP 

(page 13) ACOUSTIC EQ ON (ALL CH ADJUST) is set 
automatically.

• You can’t turn on ACOUSTIC EQ on in MULTI CH IN 

mode.

• If you turn ACOUSTIC EQ on in DIRECT mode, the 

receiver automatically switches to STEREO mode.

To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This feature is effective with sources containing a lot of 
background noise like cassette and video tape.

Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off.
When on, DNR lights in the display.

Memo:
• In cases described below, noise may not be reduced 

even if DIGITAL NR is on.
· Sudden noise
· Extremely loud noise
· Signals that contain too many high frequencies
· Signals which are very clean to begin with

• DIGITAL NR is effective at levels shown below for each 

source.
STEREO
· Analog input..................................................... 10-18 dB
· Digital input...................................................... 10-15 dB
· AM/FM tuner .................................................... 10-15 dB
MOVIE/MUSIC ..................................................... 6-10 dB

• Depending on the condition of the source, there may 

not be a noticeable improvement in the quality of the 
sound.

• You can’t use the DIGITAL NR mode with the THX 

CINEMA, MULTI CH IN modes or source signals greater 
than 88.2kHz over a digital connection.

• If you set the DIGITAL NR on in DIRECT mode the 

receiver will switch to STEREO mode.

MCACC indicator

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