Pioneer VSX-918V-K, VSX-818V-K manual System Setup menu, Fine Channel Level

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06The System Setup menu

Important

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

•If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume as necessary.

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

See Using the System Setup menu on page 37 if you’re not already at this screen.

 

System Setup

 

 

 

 

 

2.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

1.Auto

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Fine

Ch

Level

 

 

 

 

 

2.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.Fine SP

Distance

 

 

 

 

3.Manual

SP Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

c.EQ

AUTO Setting

 

 

4.Input

Assign

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.EQ

Data

Copy

 

 

 

 

 

5.Other

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.EQ

CUSTOM1

Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

f .EQ

CUSTOM2

Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

g.EQ

Data

Check

 

 

 

 

 

: Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select 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 39).

The last five settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ below:

•EQ AUTO Setting – Measure the acoustic characteristics of your room and automatically adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically on page 40).

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•EQ Data Copy – Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ settings for manual adjustment (see Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 40).

•EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust – Make detailed manual adjustments to your custom Acoustic Calibration EQ settings (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 41).

•EQ Data Check – Check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on-screen display (see Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 42).

Fine Channel Level

• Default setting: 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.

You’ll hear test tones from each speaker in turn. Since the left speaker is the main reference speaker, the level is fixed.

Caution

•The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume (the volume increases to –13dBautomatically).

 

2.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

2a.Fine

Channel Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Fine

Ch

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.Fine SP

Distance

 

 

 

 

Please Wait . . . 20

 

 

c.EQ

AUTO Setting

 

 

 

 

d.EQ

Data

Copy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caution!

 

 

e.EQ

CUSTOM1

Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

f .EQ

CUSTOM2

Adjust

 

 

Loud

test tones

 

 

g.EQ

Data

Check

 

 

 

will be output.

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/– 10dB) as necessary.

Use to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker.

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Contents VSX-918V-S/-KVSX-818V-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Operating EnvironmentVentilation Caution Contents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationChecking what’s in the box Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteriesIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundSwitch on the receiver and your TV 02 5 minute guideEnter Minute guideEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Press Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Better sound using Phase ControlOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Making cable connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Receiver Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVUse a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1 VSX-918VItaliano Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs FrançaisCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources DeutschUse a three-way component video cable for the connection Connecting up Using the component video jacksConnecting using Hdmi Component 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVRAbout Hdmi Connecting up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Connecting to the front panel video terminalTo improve FM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers AntennaTwist exposed wire strands together Hints on speaker placementBare wire connections Tighten terminalFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups Speaker placement diagramsSwitching the speaker system Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 14 15 16Controls and displays DisplayPRO Logic AnalogDTS VIR. SBControls and displays Remote control Level + Master Volume +Setup AV ParameterTuner Disp AccessSignal SEL ClassTV CH + Operating range of remote controlTV Control buttons TV VOL +Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsPress ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening mode Listening in stereoUsing the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Using Virtual Surround Back VSB What it does Options Listening to your system Setting the AV optionsSetting Setting What it does Options CH1Listening to your system Playing other sources Choosing the input signalPress Portable SHIFT+iPod USB on the remote control Selecting the front audio inputsUsing the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menuSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuVolume increases to the reference level After pressing ENTER, test tones will be outputAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Might distort. If this happens, bringChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Crossover NetworkSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using Select a setup optionSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Tuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets English DeutschSearching for RDS programs Using the tuner An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Press FM to select the FM band.3 Press PTY SearchUsing the tuner Using EONMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer componentsClearing all the remote control settings Use the number buttons to enter the preset codeSHIFT+ Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components ENTER/DISC Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components Function ComponentsSHIFT+ Edit Return DiscEnter Return Shift +Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List DVD RecorderOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterFinding what you want to play Other connectionsIPod playback Basic playback controlsSymptom What it means Connecting a USB deviceSwitching the iPod controls1 Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2Connecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controlsOther compatibility information Selecting a file from the folder/file list for playbackCompressed audio compatibility USB ERR What it meansAbout WMA Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TVAbout MPEG-4 AAC Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TV Front panel display shows SR+ on or OFFInput Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsAssigning the component video inputs Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantAdditional information TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional information ChapterAdditional information VSX-918V model only The SRSymptom Remedy HdmiConfiguration1 Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionCleaning the unit Additional information Changing the TV format settingPower cord caution Amplifier sectionFM Tuner Section Component video sectionHdmi Section AM Tuner SectionPioneer Corporation Printed XRB3091-A

VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K specifications

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