Pioneer VSX-9110TXV-K operating instructions Manual Mcacc setup, Fine Channel Level

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07The System Setup menu

1Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu.

See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this screen.

 

System Setup

 

 

 

2.Surround Back System

 

 

 

1.Auto

MCACC

 

 

 

Surround Back System

 

 

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3.Manual MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

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4.Data

Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.Manual SP Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Input

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.Other

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: Exit

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select the surround back speaker setting.

Normal (SB) – Select for normal home theater use with surround back speakers in your main (speaker system A) setup.

2nd Zone – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (see Second Zone speaker B setup on page 50).

Front Bi-Amp– Select this setting if you’re bi- amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front speakers on page 51).

MR & S – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals for an independent system in another room (see Multi-room listening on page 53).

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the System Setup menu.

Manual MCACC setup

You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8.

You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

Caution

The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume.

Important

You will need to first specify the MCACC preset you want to adjust by pressing MCACC before pressing SETUP (step 2 in Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 33).

For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

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on page 8 if you’re unsure how to do this. Also see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume to the middle position.

1Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu.

See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 33 if you’re not already at this screen.

 

System Setup

 

 

 

3.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

1.Auto

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Fine

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Level

 

 

2.Surr

Back System

 

 

 

b.Fine

SP

Distance

 

 

 

 

3.Manual MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

c.Standing Wave

 

 

4.Data

Management

 

 

 

 

 

d.EQ

Adjust

 

 

5.Manual SP Setup

 

 

 

e.EQ

Professional

 

 

6.Input

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.Other

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Exit

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in order.

Fine Ch Level – Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel Level below).

Fine SP Distance – Make precise delay settings for your speaker system (see Fine Speaker Distance on page 37).

Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low frequencies in your listening room (see Standing Wave on page 37).

The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 38:

EQ Adjust – Manually adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system while listening to test tones (see Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 38).

EQ Professional – Calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the speakers and make detailed settings according to your room’s reverb characteristics (see Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 38).

Fine Channel Level

• Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels)

You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 42.

1Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

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Contents VSX-9110TXV-K Federal Communications Declaration of Conformity Model Number VSX-9110TXV-K Responsible Party NameKeep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Additional informationFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterSpeaker configuration in the OSD Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box342 DVD playerConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksUse an optical cable for the connection DVR, VCR, etcConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTER StatusMulti OPE ShiftListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsListening in stereo While listening to a source, press McaccListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputUsing Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter EQ OFFChecking Mcacc preset data Copying Mcacc preset dataData Management Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionSpeaker Distance Bass Peak LevelTHX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverOther connections Basic playback controlsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Other connections Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Second Zone speaker B setupSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSwitching the speaker system 2nd Zone setting only.1Bi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowOther connections Bi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersLarge Using the multi-room controls Basic multi-room setupSurround Back System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningConnecting an IR receiver Multi-room remote controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasma displayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Settings Other Setup menuMulti-Room and IR receiver setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysOSD Adjustment Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Making an audio or a video recording Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Watching video and audio sources independentlyUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedanceResetting the system Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Setting DefaultSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming 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 multi operations Using System offSelect the button for the command you want to input From the menu and press EnterControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputRemote control Range of remote control unit onSymptom Cause Action IPod messagesXM radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats AutoSurround Back speakers Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-9110TXV-K specifications

The Pioneer VSX-9110TXV-K is a high-performance AV receiver designed to cater to the demanding needs of home theater enthusiasts. Combining advanced technology with versatile features, this model stands as a solid choice for anyone looking to enhance their audio-visual experience.

One of the standout features of the VSX-9110TXV-K is its robust power output capability. With 7.1 channels, the receiver delivers a substantial 100 watts per channel, ensuring that movies, music, and games come to life with pristine clarity and impactful sound. The robust amplification not only provides a powerful output but also ensures that every audio detail is captured, from the softest whispers to the loudest explosions.

In terms of connectivity, the VSX-9110TXV-K boasts multiple HDMI inputs, allowing users to connect various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices with ease. It supports 4K Ultra HD video pass-through, ensuring compatibility with the latest high-definition sources. The receiver also features advanced audio decoding technologies, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which create an immersive surround sound environment that transports users right into the center of the action.

The receiver also incorporates Pioneer’s proprietary technologies, such as MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), which analyzes the acoustics of the room and automatically adjusts the speaker settings for optimal sound. This ensures a balanced listening experience, tailored specifically to the user’s environment.

The intuitive user interface and comprehensive remote control simplify navigation through the receiver's extensive features. With easy access to streaming services and a variety of input options, users can effortlessly switch between different audio and video sources.

Moreover, the VSX-9110TXV-K is equipped with advanced zone control, allowing users to enjoy audio in multiple rooms simultaneously. This feature enhances the versatility of the receiver, making it perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying music throughout the home.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-9110TXV-K blends power, innovation, and user-friendly features, making it a standout choice for creating a captivating home theater experience. With its rich array of capabilities, it caters to both casual viewers and audiophiles alike, ensuring that every audio and visual experience is nothing short of exceptional.