Pioneer VSX-72TXV-S, VSX-74TXVI, VSX-74TXVi-S manual Manual Mcacc setup, Fine Channel Level

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The System Setup menu

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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

 

2.Surr

Back System

 

 

 

 

3.Manual MCACC

 

 

 

Normal (SB)

 

 

4.Data

Management

 

 

 

 

 

5.Manual SP Setup

 

 

 

 

 

6.Input

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

7.Other

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

: 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 52).

•Front Bi-Amp– Select this setting if you’re bi- amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front speakers on page 53).

•Multi Room & Source – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals for an independent system in another room (see Multi-room listening on page 55).

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 7.

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 32).

•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 7 if you’re unsure how to do this. Also see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9 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 32 if you’re not already at this screen.

System Setup

 

3.Manual

MCACC

 

1.Auto

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Fine

Ch

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 36).

•Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low frequencies in your listening room (see Standing Wave on page 36).

The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 37:

•EQ Adjust – Manually adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system while listening to test tones (see Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 37).

•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 37).

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 41.

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

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Contents VSX-72TXV VSX-72TXV-S Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityAddress PhoneImportant Safety Instructions Contents Additional information Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Minute guide ChapterEnter 02 5 minute guidePlaying a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guideRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player VSX-74TXVi Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCROr other set-top box Other video sources Use an optical cable for the connectionDVD player Using the component video jacksFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Use a three-way component video cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesInput Selector dial front panel to select Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Select these inputs using Input Select remote orFront Left Right Center Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers SubwooferBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAC outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverSTANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display 6TUNE/ST /ENTER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Input SelectSource StatusMultiope ShiftListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeListening to your system Listening in stereo Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuPoint System Setup menuMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Enter Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setup10dB as necessary When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level Curve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsListening to XM Radio Using the XM MenuSaving channel presets Listening to channel presetsAbout Hdmi Other connections Connecting using HdmiVSX-74TXVi only Other connections Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout Pqls rate control You will return to the Other Setup menuAbout i.LINK Checking the i.LINK inputsUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Second Zone speaker B setup Connect your speakers as shown below Switching the speaker system2nd Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersSub room Input sources available Surround Back System multi-room setup ZoneMaking multi-room connections Press Control to select the sub rooms you want.2 Using the multi-room controlsSecondary multi-room setup Zone Select Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls InputPioneer plasma DVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOSD Adjustment Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsPlaying a different source when recording Dimming the display Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsSetting Default Resetting the systemDefault system settings Display shows RESET?Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System OffUsing System off Using multi operationsTV CH + Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons Function ComponentsCH + Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Video SettingsPhase Control feature 96kHz DisplayProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Pqls OFF or Pqls on is Remote controlLink interface Message Explanation Link messagesUSB interface XM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Auto Surround Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats StandardInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsUnavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Surround Back speakers Input signal formatCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOur philosophy FeaturesARB7334-A Pioneer Corporation

VSX-72TXV, VSX-74TXVi-S, VSX-72TXV-S, VSX-74TXVI specifications

The Pioneer VSX-74TXVi and VSX-72TXV series are renowned for their exceptional sound quality and versatile features, making them a popular choice among audio enthusiasts and home theater aficionados. These models stand out for their advanced technologies and comprehensive functionalities, catering to both music and movie lovers.

The VSX-74TXVi is a high-performance receiver that supports a wide range of audio formats and provides impressive connectivity options. One of its main features is the incorporation of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, allowing users to experience studio-quality sound. The model also supports multi-channel audio setups, making it ideal for immersive 7.1 surround sound environments. The Automatic MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) optimizes the sound based on the room's acoustic characteristics, enhancing the overall listening experience.

On the other hand, the VSX-72TXV-S offers many similar features but focuses on delivering high-definition audio and video. With support for HDMI inputs, it facilitates easy switching between multiple HD sources while maintaining top-notch audio quality. The inclusion of 1080p video upscaling allows users to enjoy standard-definition content in much higher resolutions, enhancing picture clarity for a better viewing experience.

Both models boast Zone 2 and Zone 3 capabilities, enabling audio distribution to different areas of a home, thus providing flexibility for playing music in various rooms. They also feature a user-friendly interface with an on-screen display, allowing users to navigate through options with ease.

In addition to robust audio performance, these Pioneers are designed with a focus on aesthetic appeal and durability. Their sleek designs make them an elegant addition to any entertainment setup. The VSX-74TXVi and VSX-72TXV also include built-in amplifier technologies, ensuring efficient power delivery and reliable performance over extended periods.

The VSX series exemplifies Pioneer's commitment to quality and innovation, providing features that enhance the home entertainment experience while ensuring compatibility with modern technologies. Overall, these models embody a combination of versatility, high fidelity, and user-friendly functionality, making them standout choices for any home theater system.
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