Pioneer VSX-9300TX manual Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output

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Other connections

Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output

If you use the Professional Acoustic Calibration (see page 84) to measure the reverb characteristics of your listening room, you can check the results graphically using a computer connected to this receiver. Use a commercially-available RS-232C cable to connect the RS- 232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on the back panel of this receiver (the cable must be cross type, female–female).

To obtain the software to output the results, please register this unit online as instructed on the front cover of the manual. After registering, you will receive an email within a week, in which both the software and instruction manual will be available. If you have any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of Pioneer.

Please make sure your system meets the following requirements:

•Operating system must be Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition, Windows® 98 Second Edition, or Windows® NT 4.0 (Service pack 6).

•CPU must be at least Pentium 3 / 300MHz or AMD K6 / 300MHz (or equivalent) with at least 128MB of memory, and your monitor must be able to display a minimum resolution of 800x600.

•An RS-232C port connector is necessary for graphical output. Refer to the operating instructions and/or the PC manufacturer for more information on making the proper port settings.

•System must have internet access.

•Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver.

Make sure that the receiver and all connected components are switched off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this.

Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS- 232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on this receiver. See the documentation provided with the Advanced MCACC application for more information.

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Advanced MCACC output using your PC

Before continuing, make sure you have completed Professional Acoustic Calibration on page 84.

1 Select ‘PC Output’ and press ENTER.

When the receiver is ready for transmission, Operate a PC shows on the OSD.

Acoustic Cal EQ Pro.

 

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PC Output

 

 

[ Reverb Measurement ]

 

 

[ Reverb View

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a PC.

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PC Output

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[

Advanced EQ Setup

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[ Exit

]

 

 

[ Exit ]

2Start the MCACC application on your computer. Follow the instructions provided with the application. It will take about ten seconds for the transmission to complete, then you will be able to analyze the output on your computer. Since the data will be cleared from the receiver when you restart reverb measurement, you might want to save the information on your PC after measurement.

3When you’re finished, select ‘Exit’ on the on- screen display.

You’ll be taken to the Advanced EQ Setup. Depending on the results, you may want to continue with the Advanced EQ setup (see Using Professional Acoustic Calibration on page 85 for more on this). You can also simply press Exit again to exit the Professional Acoustic Calibration setup.

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Contents VSX-9300TX Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Advanced setup Using other functionsControlling other equipment Other connectionsChecking the supplied accessories FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterInstalling the receiver Using the remote controlBefore you start Ventilation Opening the front panelRemote control battery indicator Operating range of the remote controlBefore you start Minute guide Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterConnect your speakers 02 5 minute guideMinute guide Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your systemLarge Enter ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’ ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressFollow the instructions on-screen Other problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment About cable typesAnalog audio cables Digital audio cablesConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerVSX-9300TX Connecting the multichannel analog outputsSTB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources DVD player Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Tape deck, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesPortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Bare wire connections Connecting the speakersPlacing the speakers Banana plug connectionsFM wire antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaPlugging in the receiver Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ftAbout the AC outlet Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysSTANDBY/ON StereoControls and displays Tuned Controls and displays DisplayControls and displays Remote control Audio Remote SetupTV Input Movie / MusicListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Movie listening modes Listening to your systemBasic modes Advanced effect modesMusic listening modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsPro Logic IIx Music See above Adjusting the advanced effect level Listening with headphonesNeo6 Music settings Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Listening to your system Using the surround back channelSurround back channel options If you’re using the remote, press Receiver Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-samplingPress HI-BIT HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING on the front PanelSwitching the tone control on or off Using the tone controlAdjusting the bass and treble Multi CHReducing noise during playback Release the button when you see the setting you wantListening to dual mono soundtracks Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Finding a stationMPX mode Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to memorized station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Surround Setup menu Chapter Surround Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSurround back speaker setting Surround Setup menuNormal surround setting Speaker SettingChannel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menuSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menuRecalling preset codes Using the remote control with other componentsControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterControlling other equipment Programming signals from other remote controlsMenu Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsGuide DiscSubtitle Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsDisp ModeExit TOPMulti Operation and System Off Controlling other equipment Direct functionProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Repeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you wantTo add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press Enter Using multi operationsPress Multi Operation Using System off Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Making an audio or a video recordingDimming the display Advanced remote control features Using other functions Switching the speaker impedanceEditing remote control display names Press the Multi Control button for the componentAdjusting the remote control backlight Using other functionsClearing remote control settings Using other functions Resetting the system Switching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersSurrBack System multi-room setup Basic multi-room setupOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Using the multi-room controlsOther connections Press ControlOther connections Cnnecting additional amplifiersPress Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USB Other connections Using the USB interfaceUSB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Advanced setup Chapter Advanced setupSystem Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjust then pressTHX Cinema Setup Advanced setupInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Function RenameSelect ‘PHONO/LINE Setup’ from the System Setup menu PHONO/LINE SetupWhen you’re finished, select ‘Exit’ Select either Phono or LineVolt Trigger Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSelect ‘Expert’ then press Enter Advanced setup Expert setup menuSelect ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel Crossover NetworkSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Fine Channel DelayAcoustic Calibration EQ Select CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Front AlignChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘DATA COPY’ then press Enter Select ‘DATA CHECK’ then press EnterHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationProfessional Acoustic Calibration Select a setup option Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect ‘Professional’ If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressBass Peak Level Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menuChoose the setting that you want Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuDynamic Range Control Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterNo sound Additional informationSymptom Cause Other audio problemsAudio sources on VideoDisplay SettingsUSB interface Remote controlAdditional information Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX DVD Additional information Preset code brandsCD-R DVRMaintenance of external surfaces Additional information SpecificationsOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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