DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH Minute guide, Playing a source, Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup

DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH operating instructions Operating Instructions
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity, Model Number, Responsible Party Name
DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH operating instructions Important Safety Instructions
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH operating instructions Contents
DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Hdmi Control, Other Settings, Using other functions, Controlling the rest of your system
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH operating instructions Before you start
DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Minute guide Chapter, Introduction to home theater, Listening to Surround Sound
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH Speaker configuration in the OSD, Progress report is displayed on-screen while, It’s doing this.5
DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Minute guide, Playing a source, Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup, Selector dial.5
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH 02 5 minute guide, Using Phase Control, Press Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control
DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Using Full Band Phase Control, Press Phase Phase Control to select, Fullband PHASE.3
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH operating instructions Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel
DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Connecting your equipment, When making cable connections, About the video converter
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH operating instructions Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player
DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH operating instructions Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box, VSX-94TXH
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR, For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs
DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Connecting digital audio sources, Use a three-way component video cable
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Connecting analog audio sources, Connecting a component to the front panel inputs
DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system, Connecting the speakers, Front Left Right
DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Placing the speakers, Bare wire connections, Banana plug connections, 10 mm 3/8 DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH operating instructions Connecting antennas, THX speaker system setup, AM loop antenna DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Plugging in the receiver, AC outlet, FM wire antenna, Connecting external antennas DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH Controls and displays Chapter, Front panel, Input Selector dial Use to select an input source DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH operating instructions Controls and displays, Operating range of remote control unit DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH operating instructions Controls and displays Display DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH operating instructions Controls and displays Remote control, Receiver, Input Select DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH operating instructions Status, Multi OPE, Shift, Source, Receiver, Mute DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Listening to your system Chapter, Listening in surround sound, Auto playback DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH Listening to your system, Using the Home THX modes, Using the Advanced surround effects, Pro Logic+Thx DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Listening in stereo, Using Front Stage Surround Advance, Using Stream Direct, Tip DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Choosing the input signal, Selecting Mcacc presets, Hdmi Digital Analog DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH operating instructions Using the Virtual Surround Back mode
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•With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise! or Check Microphone) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue.

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DVD/LD

 

 

 

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1. Auto MCACC

 

 

 

1. Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing…

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CHECK

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

[ YES ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center

[ YES ]

 

 

Environment Check

 

 

 

Surr

[ YES ]

 

 

Ambient Noise

[ OK ]

SB

[ YESx2]

 

 

Microphone

[

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SW

[ YES ]

 

 

Speaker YES/NO

[

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:Cancel

10:Next

 

OK

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.1

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.

6Make 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, Standing Wave, Acoustic Cal EQ and Full Band Phase Control.

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 7 minutes.

7 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu.2

Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.

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 36).3

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

•Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

 

 

 

 

CATEGORY GUIDE

TV CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV VOL

INPUT

TV CH

VOL

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

SYSTEM OFF

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

ANT

 

REC

INFO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTE

 

 

 

 

MPX

 

 

REC STOP

MEMORY

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

HDD

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISP

CH

CH

 

 

 

 

PHOTO

T.DISP

STEREO/

 

 

 

 

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

F.S.SURR

CD

CD-R

XM RADIO

HDMI

MULTI OPE

 

THX

STANDARD

ADV. SURR

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

TV

BD

TVCTRL

 

 

 

 

 

DVR2

HOME MEDIA

SIRIUS

ZONE2/3

SHIFT

 

 

 

 

GALLERY

PHASE

MCACC

S.DIRECT

 

DVR1

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TUNER

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

1Switch on your system components and receiver. Start by switching on the playback component (for

example a DVD player), your TV4 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press  RECEIVER).

• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.

2 Select the input source you want to play.

You can use the input source buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT

SELECTOR dial.5

Note

1If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed.

2You can also choose to view the settings from the MCACC Data Check screen. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 36 for more on this.

3• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 47.

•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.

4Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected).

5If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 31).

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Contents Operating Instructions Model Number Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsHdmi Control Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Speaker configuration in the OSDProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersMinute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Select the input source you want to playPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Using Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guidePress Phase Phase Control to select Using Full Band Phase ControlFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerVSX-94TXH Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCRConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemFront Left Right Surround Left Right Back left Back rightPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections 10 mm 3/8THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1Connecting external antennas FM wire antennaPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select SelectMulti OPE StatusShift SOURCEListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo TipSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterListening to the radio Naming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustFront Align System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing Mcacc presets Speaker Setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio Using the XM Menu Using Sirius RadioConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to channel presetsPress Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioSelecting channels and browsing by genre Using the Sirius Menu Connecting using HdmiSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.1 HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma displayAbout Hdmi Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSwitching the speaker system Other connections Speaker B setupBi-amping your front speakers Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuBi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersNormal default or Speaker B in Surround back speaker To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords toBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsUse the Input Selector dial to select the source For the zone you have selectedSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls InputDVD player Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack onRear panel of the receiver Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterPersonal computer Hdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterMaking the Hdmi Control connections Synchronized amp mode Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Multi Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu You will return to the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuSetting the Video options Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Playing a different source when recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordSwitching the speaker impedance Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Press Status to check the system settingsDSP Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsRemote 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 systemMulti Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsSelect the button for the command you want to input Press Multi OPEControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsDecide 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 Phase Control featureSettings Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay 96 kHz Remote controlError Hdcp Error shows in the displayIPod messages No Music TrackSirius radio messages XM radio messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXAbout Neural Surround ON/AUTO Stereo 2 channel signal formatsTHX Cinema PRO LogicTHX Games Mode a Multichannel signal formatsXM Radio Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingMovie a MOVIE+THX a DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscretePro Logic llx Movie a AutoSacd Direct VSX-94TXH or Straight decoding VSX-92TXH Direct Pure DirectCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsAdditional information Our philosophy FeaturesOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Information courtesy of the Deafness Research FoundationPioneer Corporation
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