Pioneer VSX-01THX Professional Calibration EQ graphical output, Display, Signal SEL button

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13Additional information

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output

Symptom

Remedy

The EQ response displayed in

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

the graphical output following

Auto MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve

calibration does not appear

optimal sound.

entirely flat.

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

 

needed.

 

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

 

 

EQ adjustments made using

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

the Manual MCACC setup on

adjustments in the graphical output. However, these adjustments are taken this into account by the

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filters dedicated to overall system calibration.

change the graphical output.

 

Lower frequency response curves do not seem to have been calibrated for SMALL speakers.

Low frequencies used in bass management (the subwoofer channel) will not change for speakers that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not output these frequencies.

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

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

the display goes off.

 

 

 

You can’t get DIGITAL to

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

display when using the

Input Setup menu on page 69).

SIGNAL SEL button.

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

 

 

The Dolby/DTS indicator

• These indicators do dot light if playback is paused.

doesn’t light when playing

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

Dolby/DTS software.

 

 

 

When playing a DVD-Audio

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

disc, the DVD player display

outputs of the DVD player. This receiver cannot show the playback sample rate when using the

shows 96 kHz. However, the

analog inputs.

receiver’s display does not.

 

During playback of a DTS 96/24 • Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 33). source, the display doesn’t

show 96 kHz.

When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources, the receiver’s format indicators do not light.

Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.

Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 33).

Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.

Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.

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Contents Operating Instructions Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Information to UserRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Loading the batteriesIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundStart Playing a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase Control OFF Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnect using an Hdmi cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting your Blu-ray disc player For a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Use an optical cable for the connection.2 Using the component video jacksConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Use a coaxial cable for the connectionConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 12 13Speakers Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERMute TV CtrlSOURCE ReceiverListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX SELECT2 GamesTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Choosing the input signal Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Hdmi Digital AnalogAuto Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo Pro and DVD-Audio stereo sourcesAnalog 2-channel stereo sources SourcesSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustPro. & S-Wave System Setup menuOptions are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 Speaker If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupFine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Select an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using / Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance 5e.THX Audio Setting Loudness Plus SB SP Position Finish Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Other connections ReturnBasic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver No Device appears in the OSDCompressed audio compatibility Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Listening to channel presets Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioConnecting your SiriusConnect Tuner Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu XM Menu provides additional XM Radio featuresSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2 Using the Sirius MenuPress / to select the channel preset you want Listening to Sirius RadioSwitching the speaker system Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputsConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Making MULTI-ZONE connections Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening LargeSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Press ControlUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV Pioneer flat panel TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV Select ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi Control ChapterHdmi Control Before using synchronizationSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter SetupInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Press Receiver on the remote control, then press SetupMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menuDRC Using other functionsSetting the Video options EffectPrepare the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etcChecking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Home THX to confirmPreset code list Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemTV Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs On or offControls for other components  & Enter Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorMenu DisplayAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoDisplay Signal SEL buttonProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control USB interfaceReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Hdcp Error showsImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration aConfiguration B XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyDTS Neo6 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS 96/24Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround About XM Radio XM Ready Legal Additional information About XMAbout Sirius XM Ready SubscriptionStereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTOPRO Logic +THX PRO LogicPro Logic llx Music +THX EX +THX Games b Multichannel signal formatsPro Logic IIx Movie +THX a Pro Logic llx Pro Logic IIx Movie +THX aDTS +2 Pro Logic llx Movie +THX a DTS +2 Pro Logic llxDTS +2 Pro Logic DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema100 Connected Not connectedAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation