Pioneer VSX-1022-K User Manual

Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall 

balance of your speaker system, an important factor when 

setting up a home theater system. 

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The test tones used in the Channel Level settings are output 

at high volume.

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 – Move the test tone manually from speaker to 

speaker and adjust individual channel levels.

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 – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves 

from speaker to speaker automatically.

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Confirm your selected setup option.
The test tones will start after you press 

. After the 

volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be 

output.

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/

If you selected Manual, use 

/

 to switch speakers. The 

 setup will output test tones in the order shown on-

screen:

Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is 

emitted.

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If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take 

the readings from your main listening position and adjust 

the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow 

reading).

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The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may 

need to adjust the level after testing with an actual 

soundtrack.

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You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

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You can change the channel levels at any time by press 

, then press 

 and 

 on the 

remote control. You can also press 

 and use 

/



 to select the channel, and then use 

/

 to adjust the 

channel levels.

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you 

need to specify the distance of your speakers from the 

listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay 

needed for effective surround sound.

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/

You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 feet 

increments.

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You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.