Pioneer VSX-918V-K, VSX-818V-K manual Manual speaker setup, Speaker Setting

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06The System Setup menu

Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

After you have completed an automatic or manual Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment, you can check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on- screen display.

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

 

2.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

2g.EQ Data

Check

 

 

a.Fine

Ch

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL CH

ADJUST

 

 

b.Fine SP

Distance

 

 

 

[ Left

]

 

 

 

 

c.EQ

AUTO Setting

 

 

 

40Hz :

+1.0dB

 

 

d.EQ

Data

Copy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.EQ

CUSTOM1

Adjust

 

 

 

125Hz :

0.0dB

 

 

f .EQ

CUSTOM2

Adjust

 

 

 

250Hz :

0.0dB

 

 

g.EQ

Data

Check

 

 

 

 

 

4kHz :

0.0dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13kHz :

0.0dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRIM :

0.0dB

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select the setting you want to check.

•It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you can compare the different settings.

3Select the channels you want, pressing ENTER when you’re finished checking each one.

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

Manual speaker setup

This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

These settings are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8, it isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.

Caution

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

1Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press

ENTER.

 

System Setup

 

 

 

3.Manual SP

Setup

 

 

 

1.Auto

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

 

2.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

b.Crossover Network

 

 

 

 

3.Manual

SP Setup

 

 

 

 

 

c.Channel

Level

 

 

4.Input

Assign

 

 

 

d.Speaker

Distance

 

 

5.Other

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Exit

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select the setting you want to adjust. If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:

•Speaker Setting – Specify the size and number of speakers you’ve connected (see below).

•Crossover Network– Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (page 43).

•Channel Level – Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 44).

•Speaker Distance – Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 45).

3Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.

Speaker Setting

Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 are correct.

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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 guideMinute guide English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands EspañolEnter Better sound using Phase Control Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Connecting up ChapterMaking cable connections 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 FrançaisConnecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc 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 terminalSpeaker placement diagrams Switching the speaker systemFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups 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 stereoListening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectUsing the Sound Retriever Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Listening to your system Setting the AV options SettingWhat it does Options 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 outputSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ 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, bringManual speaker setup Speaker SettingChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings 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 optionSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the distance of each speaker UsingSpeaker Distance 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 recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording 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 codeControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Buttons Function ComponentsSHIFT+ 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 meansUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV About MPEG-4 AACAbout WMA 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 inputsOther Settings Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the Hdmi 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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