Pioneer VSX-91TXH manual 02 5 minute guide, Playing a source, Better sound using Phase Control

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Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

•Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

 

 

 

 

GUIDE

TV CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

INPUT

 

SYSTEM OFF

 

INPUT

 

 

 

SOURCE

TVVOL

TVCH

VOL

 

SELECT

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANT

REC

INFO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTE

 

 

 

 

MPX

 

REC STOP

JUKEBOX

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

HDD

DVD

 

 

 

 

DISP

 

CH

CH

XM RADIO

SIRIUS

DVR 2

 

 

PHOTO

STEREO/

DVD

TV

DVR 1

TVCTRL

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

F.S.SURR

 

 

 

 

CD-R/TAPE

HDMI 2

CD

ZONE 2

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

iPod

HDMI 1

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

SLEEP

S.RETRIEVER

ANALOG

SHIFT

PHASE

MCACC

S.DIRECT

 

 

 

ATT

 

 

 

 

4Use the volume control to adjust the volume level. Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.

Better sound using Phase Control

This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound (see illustration below).

PHASE CONTROL OFF

Front speaker

Listening

 

position

?

Sound

source Subwoofer

PHASE CONTROL ON

Front speaker

Listening

 

position

1 Switch on your system components and receiver.

Sound

Subwoofer

source

Start by switching on the playback component (for

 

 

example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press  RECEIVER).

• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.

2 Select the input source you want to play.

You can use the input source buttons on the remote

Phase Control technology provides coherent sound

reproduction through the use of phase matching4 for an optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.

control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel controls.2

3 Press S.DIRECT (STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.3

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.

•See also Listening to your system on page 26 for information on different ways of listening to sources.

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD ADV.SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

RECEIVER

•Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction.

The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights.

Note

1Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected.)

2If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 29).

3• You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

•Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 26 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.

4Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will be produced.

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Contents VSX-91TXH Phone Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterMinute guide Enter02 5 minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 342Using the component video jacks Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesDVR, VCR, etc Connecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers 10 mm 3/8Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER SelectShift StatusMulti OPE SOURCEAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Standard surround soundTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Stereo See Listening in stereo above for more on thisUsing surround back channel processing Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the tone controls Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu McaccSurround back speaker setting Default setting Normal SBManual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelWhen youre finished, press Return Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Standing WaveProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Select the setting you want to checkRenaming Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect a setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Confirm your selected setup optionSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingCurve SBL-SBR Other connections Connecting an iPodOther connections Chapter Watching photos and video content Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsListening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Selecting channels and browsing by genreConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Listening to channel presetsSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features Using the Sirius MenuPress Sirius SHIFT+TV to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioPassword Set Set the parental lock password Connecting using HdmiAbout Hdmi Switching the speaker system Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Connect your speakers as shown belowMULTI-ZONE listening Basic MULTI-ZONE setupSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerPioneer plasma display Pioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output DisplayAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Input Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input function default and possible settingsMulti Zone Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentYou will return to the Other Setup menu Setting the AV options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does OptionsSelect the source you want to record Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorderChecking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Press Status to check the system settingsPress System Setup to confirm Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting DefaultProgramming signals from other remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Use / to select Direct F then press EnterSelect the button for the command you want to input Using multi operationsUsing System off Press Multi OPEControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterSymptomRemedy Other audio problemsAdditional information Settings VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayRemote control Operating range of remote control unit onXM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Sirius radio messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 ProfessionalTHX Cinema processing THX Select2 Cinema modeTHX Games Mode Re-EqualizationInput signal format Standard Stereo 2 channel signal formatsAuto Surround Multichannel signal formats PCMAuto Surround Back speakers Input signal format Direct Pure DirectAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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