Pioneer VSX-918V-K, VSX-818V-K manual Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically

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06The System Setup menu

• If you want to go back and adjust a

channel, simply use

to select it.

4When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Acoustic Calibration EQ

Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the original source material. This provides a ‘flat’ equalization setting. If you’re not satisfied with the automatic adjustment, you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes.

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically

If you have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8, ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN (below) should already be set. Therefore, if you want to adjust your settings manually, you can skip to Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 41.

1Select ‘EQ AUTO Setting’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

 

2.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

2c.EQ AUTO

Setting

 

 

a.Fine

Ch

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.Fine SP

Distance

 

 

Set

microphone.

 

 

c.EQ

AUTO Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.EQ

Data

Copy

 

 

 

 

 

Turn

on

Subwoofer.

 

 

e.EQ

CUSTOM1

Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

f .EQ

CUSTOM2

Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

g.EQ

Data

Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Make sure the microphone is connected.

•If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is at the middle position.

•See Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

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2 Wait for the EQ AUTO Setting to finish.

 

2c.EQ AUTO Setting

 

 

 

 

 

2c.EQ AUTO Setting

 

 

 

 

Now Analyzing

 

 

 

 

 

Now

Analyzing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environment Check

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

Analyzing

 

 

 

 

Ambient Noise

[

]

 

 

 

Channel

Level

[

]

 

 

Microphone

[

]

 

 

 

Acoustic

Cal EQ

[

]

 

 

Speaker YES/NO

[

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for the following settings:

•ALL CH ADJUST – A ‘flat’ setting where all the speakers are set individually so no special weighting is given to any one channel.

•FRONT ALIGN – All speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels).

You return to the Acoustic Cal EQ setup menu after the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set.

Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 41), we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the FRONT ALIGN settings from the EQ AUTO setup above (or from Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8) to one of the custom settings. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start.

1Select ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

2.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

En

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Contents VSX-918V-S/-KVSX-818V-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Operating EnvironmentVentilation Caution Contents Other Settings Controlling the rest of your systemOther connections Additional informationBefore you start Before you start ChapterChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSwitch on the receiver and your TV 02 5 minute guideEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Minute guideEnter Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1Receiver VSX-918VConnecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsItaliano FrançaisAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources DeutschConnecting up Using the component video jacks Connecting using HdmiUse a three-way component video cable for the connection 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 terminalConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers AntennaHints on speaker placement Bare wire connectionsTwist exposed wire strands together Tighten terminalSwitching the speaker system Speaker placement diagramsFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 14 15 16Controls and displays DisplayAnalog DTSPRO Logic VIR. SBControls and displays Remote control Master Volume + SetupLevel + AV ParameterAccess Signal SELTuner Disp ClassOperating range of remote control TV Control buttonsTV CH + TV VOL +Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Press ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening modeListening to your system Listening in stereoUsing Stream Direct Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing the Sound Retriever Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Setting Listening to your system Setting the AV optionsWhat it does Options Setting What it does Options CH1Choosing the input signal Press Portable SHIFT+iPod USB on the remote controlListening to your system Playing other sources Selecting the front audio inputsSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterUsing the System Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSystem Setup menu Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Volume increases to the reference levelFine Speaker Distance After pressing ENTER, test tones will be outputCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingSelect ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Might distort. If this happens, bringSpeaker Setting Manual speaker setupChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Crossover NetworkSelect ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the level of each channel usingSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets English DeutschUsing the tuner An introduction to RDS Displaying RDS informationSearching for RDS programs Press FM to select the FM band.3 Press PTY SearchUsing the tuner Using EONMaking recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Setting the remote to control other components Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsClearing all the remote control settings Use the number buttons to enter the preset codeButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsSHIFT+ Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsENTER/DISC Function ComponentsDisc Enter ReturnSHIFT+ Edit Return Shift +Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List DVD RecorderConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections IPod playbackFinding what you want to play Basic playback controlsConnecting a USB device Switching the iPod controls1Symptom What it means Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2Connecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controlsSelecting a file from the folder/file list for playback Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information USB ERR What it meansAbout MPEG-4 AAC Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TVAbout WMA Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TV Front panel display shows SR+ on or OFFOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Other SettingsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other Settings Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVsSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantTroubleshooting Problem RemedyAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information VSX-918V model only The SRSymptom Remedy HdmiResetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceConfiguration1 Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionAdditional information Changing the TV format setting Power cord cautionCleaning the unit Amplifier sectionComponent video section Hdmi SectionFM Tuner Section AM Tuner SectionPioneer Corporation Printed XRB3091-A

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