Classe Audio VSX-81TXV-S manual Minute guide, Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm

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RECEIVER

INPUT

 

SYSTEM OFF

 

SOURCE

 

SELECT

 

 

AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING

 

REMOTECONTROLUNIT

 

 

CD

 

DVR 2

 

DVD

TV

DVR1

TVCTRL

CD-R/TAPE

HDMI2

XM RADIO

ROOM 2

iPod

HDMI1

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

SR+

DIMMER

MIDNIGHT/

 

 

 

LOUDNESS

 

DIALOG E

S.RETRIEVER

 

D.ACCESS +10

 

CLASS DISC

 

 

 

ENTER

AVPARAMETER

 

CHLEVEL

TOPMENU

 

 

MENU

 

TUNE

 

 

DTVMENU

ST

ST

T.EDIT

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

 

 

 

TUNE

BAND

GUIDE CATEGORY

 

TV CONTROL

 

TVVOL

INPUT

TVCH

VOL

 

SELECT

 

 

7 Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the

speaker configuration in the OSD.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the

receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers

present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while

it’s doing this.5

• With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or

Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for

ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto

1Switch on the receiver and your TV.

2Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.

Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

•Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack:

S-VIDEO

 

VIDEO/GAME INPUT

 

 

MCACC

 

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

DIGITAL IN

SETUP MIC

PHONES

SYSTEM

 

 

TUNING/

TUNER

 

 

SETUP

RETURN

TONE

STATION

EDIT

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

3Press RECEIVER on the remote, then press SETUP.1 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the buttons and ENTER to navigate through the

screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. Press SETUP at any time to cancel.2

4Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.

System Setup

 

1.Auto

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surr

Back

System

 

 

 

 

1.Auto

MCACC

 

 

 

 

2.Surr

Back System

 

[

Normal (SB)

]

 

3.Manual MCACC

 

Data

Save

to

 

 

 

 

4.Data

Management

 

 

[M1.

MEMORY 1 ]

 

5.Manual SP Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Input

Setup

 

Setting Start?

[

OK

]

 

7.Other

Setup

 

 

 

[Option]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Exit

 

ENTER:Next

:Cancel

5Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected,3 select an MCACC preset4 then select OK.

6Follow the instructions on-screen.

Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level.

Note

MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic

connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem,

you can simply select OK and continue.

1.Auto MCACC

 

 

 

1.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing…

 

(2/9)

 

 

Check!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

[

 

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

Environment Check

 

 

 

Center

[

YES

]

 

 

 

 

Ambient Noise

[ OK ]

 

Surround

[ YES ]

 

 

 

Microphone

[

]

 

SB

[ Yx2 ]

 

 

 

Speaker YES/NO

[

]

 

SUB W.

[ YES ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ OK ]

 

 

 

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

:Cancel

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.6

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.

8Make 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.

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

9 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu.7

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).8

1• To see the on-screen display, please connect the receiver and TV with a composite, component, or S-video cable.

•You can’t use the System Setup menu when the iPod or XM Radio input source is selected (in either the main or sub room).

2If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message for over three minutes, the screen saver will appear.

3• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 35 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 6.

•If you have THX-certified speakers, select Option and choose YES for the THX Speaker setting.

4The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can rename it later in Data Management on page 41).

5Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.

6If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed.

7You can also choose to view the settings from the MCACC Data Check screen. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 33 for more on this.

8• 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.

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Contents VSX-81TXVVSX-81TXV-S Model Number Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterSpeaker configuration in the OSD Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player342 DVD playerUsing the component video jacks Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection DVR, VCR, etcUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select Status 6TUNE/ST /ENTERMulti OPE ShiftListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectListening in stereo While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalUsing the Sound Retriever Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupWhen youre finished, press Return Adjust the level of the left channelFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter EQ OFFChecking Mcacc preset data Copying Mcacc preset dataData Management Speaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceCurve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioOther connections Basic playback controlsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio About Hdmi Other connections Connecting using HdmiSecond Zone speaker B setup Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections2nd Zone setting only.1 Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowOther connections Bi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersLarge Basic multi-room setup Using the multi-room controlsSurround Back System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningMulti-room remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlPioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Setup menu Other SettingsMulti-Room and IR receiver setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsReducing the level of an analog signal Using other functions Making an audio or a video recordingUsing the sleep timer Watching video and audio sources independentlySwitching the speaker impedance Using other functionsResetting the system Checking your system settingsSetting Default Default system settingsSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Direct function Multi Operation and System OffProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Using System off Using multi operationsSelect the button for the command you want to input From the menu and press EnterControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayRange of remote control unit on Remote controlSymptom Cause Action IPod messagesXM radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundAuto Multichannel signal formatsSurround Back speakers Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example 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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