Classe Audio VSX-81TXV-S manual Surround back speaker setting

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The System Setup menu

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•With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select OK and continue.

6 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

1.Auto MCACC

 

 

 

1.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing…

 

(2/9)

 

 

Check!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

[

 

]

 

 

 

 

Environment Check

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center

[

YES

]

 

 

 

 

Ambient Noise

[ OK ]

 

Surround

[ YES ]

 

 

 

Microphone

[

]

 

SB

[ Yx2 ]

 

 

 

Speaker YES/NO

[

]

 

SUB W.

[ YES ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ OK ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Cancel

8The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu.

4a.MCACC Data Check

1.Speaker Setting 2.Channel Level 3.Speaker Distance 4.Standing Wave 5.Acoustic Cal EQ

ENTER:Next :Return

The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the

System Setup menu (starting on page 33).2

You can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check screen:

If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use

to select the speaker and to change the setting (and number for surround back) and continue.

7Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.

1.Auto MCACC

 

1.Auto MCACC

 

 

 

Now Analyzing…

 

Now

Analyzing…

(6/9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer Check

 

Surround

Analyzing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker

System

[

OK ]

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

Level

[

OK ]

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker

Distance

[

]

•Speaker Setting – The size and number of speakers you’ve connected (see page 42 for more on this)

•Channel Level – The overall balance of your speaker system (see page 43 for more on this)

•Speaker Distance – The distance of your speakers from the listening position (see page 44 for more on this)3

•Standing Wave – Filter settings to control lower ‘boomy’ frequencies (see page 37 for more on this)

•Acoustic Cal EQ – Adjustments to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 38 for more on this)

Press ENTER after you have finished checking each screen. When you’re finished, select RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu.

:Cancel

:Cancel

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 2 to 6 minutes.

•If you selected a Multi-Pointsetup (in step 3), you will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd and 3rd reference points before finally placing it at your main listening position.

Surround back speaker setting

• Default setting: Normal (SB)

There are several ways you can use the surround back speaker channels with this system. In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping the front speakers or as an independent speaker system in another room.

Note

1This screen is only shown if you selected ALL or Speaker Setting in Auto Mode from the Auto MCACC Option menu.

2• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 5 inches will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 42.

•The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

3Since the distance measurements have been set according to the sound characteristics of your speakers, there are cases where (for optimal surround sound) the actual distance may differ from the speaker distance setting.

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Contents VSX-81TXVVSX-81TXV-S Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityModel Number Responsible Party NameImportant Safety Instructions Contents Additional information Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 342DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Use an optical cable for the connectionUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesTape deck, etc Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAC outlet Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Plugging in the receiverFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Shift 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus Multi OPEStandard surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsAutomatic Mcacc Expert System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupStanding Wave Adjust the level of the left channelWhen youre finished, press Return Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQEQ OFF Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Select an option and press EnterData Management Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceCurve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsListening to XM Radio Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround About Hdmi Other connections Connecting using HdmiUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSecond Zone speaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputsConnect your speakers as shown below Switching the speaker system2nd Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakersLarge Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Other connections Multi-room listening Using the multi-room controlsBasic multi-room setup Surround Back System multi-room setupPress Control Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumePioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsOther Setup menu Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSetting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsWatching video and audio sources independently Using other functions Making an audio or a video recordingReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Using other functionsSwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the systemSetting Default Default system settingsControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off From the menu and press Enter Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to inputFunction Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayRange of remote control unit on Remote controlXM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Auto Surround Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Multichannel signal formatsSurround Back speakers Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation

VSX-81TXV-S, VSX-81TXV specifications

The Classe Audio VSX-81TXV and VSX-81TXV-S are flagship home theater receivers that embody the brand’s commitment to delivering high-fidelity audio and immersive cinematic experiences. These models are tailored for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking uncompromising performance and versatility.

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