DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Settings, Professional Calibration EQ graphical output, Display

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13Additional information

Settings

Symptom

Remedy

The Auto MCACC Setup

• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also

continually shows an error.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you

 

will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 47).

 

 

After using the Auto MCACC

• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch off

Setup, the speaker size setting is

all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.

incorrect.

• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.

 

Change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 47, and use the ALL (Keep SP SYSTEM)

 

option for the Custom Menu in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 36 if this is a recurring problem.

 

 

Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker

• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are

Distance setting (page 41)

matched up properly).

properly.

 

 

 

The display shows KEY LOCK

• With the receiver in standby, press  STANDBY/ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button to

ON when you try to make

disable the key lock.

settings.

 

 

 

Most recent settings have been

• The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.

erased.

 

 

 

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output

Symptom

Remedy

The EQ response displayed in the

• There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJUST in the Auto

graphical output following

MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve optimal sound.

calibration does not appear

• Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no adjustment needed.

entirely flat.

• The graph may appear to have shifted vertically when comparing before and after measurements.

 

 

EQ adjustments made using the

• Despite level adjustments being made, the filters used for analysis may not display these adjustments in

Manual MCACC setup on

the graphical output. However, these adjustments are taken this into account by the filters dedicated to

page 39 do not appear to change

overall system calibration.

the graphical output.

 

 

 

Lower frequency response

• Low frequencies used in bass management (the subwoofer channel) will not change for speakers that

curves do not seem to have been

have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not output these frequencies.

calibrated for SMALL speakers.

• Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers’ low frequency limitations, no measurable sound is

 

output for display.

 

 

Graphical output data seems to

• If the power is switched off, the measurement data for graphical output to a PC is cleared.

have disappeared.

 

 

 

Display

Symptom

Remedy

The display is dark or off.

• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.

 

 

After making an adjustment the

• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.

display goes off.

 

 

 

You can’t get DIGITAL to display

• Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly (see The Input

when using the SIGNAL SELECT

Setup menu on page 67).

button.

• If the multichannel analog inputs are selected, select a different input source.

 

 

The Dolby/DTS indicator doesn’t

• These indicators do dot light if playback is paused.

light when playing Dolby/DTS

• Check the playback (especially the digital output) settings of the source component.

software.

 

 

 

When playing a DVD-Audio disc,

• This is not a malfunction. 96 kHz audio from DVD-Audio discs is only output from the analog outputs of

the DVD player display shows

the DVD player. This receiver cannot show the playback sample rate when using the analog inputs.

96 kHz. However, the receiver’s

 

display does not.

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Responsible Party Name Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Introduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundProgress report is displayed on-screen while Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersPlaying a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control 02 5 minute guideFullband PHASE.3 Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Tweeter Midrange WooferRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box VSX-94TXHConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputsUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioFront Left Right Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Surround Left Right Back left Back rightBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers 10 mm 3/8AM loop antenna Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1Plugging in the receiver FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER SelectShift StatusMulti OPE SOURCEListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct TipWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Choosing the input signalSelecting Mcacc presets Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Front AlignIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select the surround back speaker settingAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Standing WaveHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Full Band Phase Control Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Other connectionsListening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Listening to channel presetsSelecting channels and browsing by genre Press Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius inputListening to Sirius Radio Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.1 Connecting using HdmiUsing the Sirius Menu HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma displaySelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsAbout Hdmi Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Other connections Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuNormal default or Speaker B in Surround back speaker Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords toMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Use the Input Selector dial to select the source Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone For the zone you have selectedMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger InputUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display DVD playerRear panel of the receiver Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputConnect your computer to the RS-232C jack on Personal computer Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Making the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi ControlHdmi Control Chapter Before using synchronization Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi Channel Input SetupZone Audio Setup Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want You will return to the Other Setup menuSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsSelect the source you want to record Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the source you want to recordUsing the sleep timer Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayDefault system settings Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Press Status to check the system settingsDSP Remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceSelect the button for the command you want to input Using multi operationsUsing System off Press Multi OPEControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationPhase Control feature VideoDisplay SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control 96 kHzIPod messages Hdcp Error shows in the displayError No Music TrackXM radio messages Sirius radio messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround THX Cinema Stereo 2 channel signal formatsON/AUTO PRO LogicXM Radio Multichannel signal formatsTHX Games Mode a Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingPro Logic llx Movie a DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscreteMovie a MOVIE+THX a AutoDirect Pure Direct Sacd Direct VSX-94TXH or Straight decoding VSX-92TXHAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitFeatures Additional information Our philosophyDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Information courtesy of the Deafness Research FoundationPioneer Corporation
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