Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual 100, Acoustic Calibration EQ

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Expert System Settings

Acoustic Calibration EQ

This receiver lets you choose between two types of ACOUSTIC CAL EQ equalizer curves: ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN, with the former equalizing the speakers individually and the latter equalizing the speakers in accordance with the front speakers. Features here allow you to put in your own equalizer preferences. To do this use the DATA COPY feature to copy the settings in ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN modes and paste them into CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2. You then choose between the ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN types of curves and increase the amount of a certain frequency in each speaker in accordance with your preferences. When you playback a source you can choose CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 to apply your preferences to playback. When setting up using the ALL CH ADJUST mode you can adjust each speaker individually. With the FRONT ALIGN mode the front speakers will serve as the reference so you cannot adjust them.

The DATA CHECK feature allows you to see how the settings in ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN currently stand. When you use ACOUSTIC CAL EQ function (see page 51) you can toggle between the two basic settings, ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN, and the variations you set yourself, CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2.

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To use the EQ AUTO SETTING feature follow the step here.

Follow steps 1-5 on page 96, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here.

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If you have already performed AUTO SETTING (page 13), this setting is not necessary.

1ACOUSTIC CAL EQ should be selected. If it isn’t use the  buttons to select and press ENTER.

2EQ AUTO SETTING should be selected. If it isn’t use the  buttons to select and press ENTER.

3Select START and then press ENTER to start EQ AUTO SETTING.

Make sure you have hooked up the microphone and moved obstacles to the speakers out of the way. If you have a subwoofer make sure it is turned on and has the volume turned up.

WARNING: The test tones are very loud!! Make sure there are no infants or small children in the room and that no one who will be scared, upset or injured by loud noise is present. You yourself may want to wear earplugs. It is possible to lower the volume of test tones, but this could result in incorrect speaker settings.

When done !! FINISH !! will appear on the screen. After they have finished, move to the next step.

DATA COPY: You can store the settings in CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 by selecting DATA COPY and pressing ENTER. (For information on subsequent operations, see step 3 on the following page.)

CHECK: If you like to view the settings, select CHECK and then press ENTER. By selecting NEXT repeatedly, you can view the settings for each channel.

4 When done select EXIT (if it’s not already selected) and press ENTER.

Leave the setup by using the  buttons to select EXIT and pressing ENTER. You can now go to another ACOUSTIC CAL EQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing ENTER. The MCACC indicator will light.

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Contents Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Link Digital Interface Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System McaccUSB Audio Hook up Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingChecking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Indicator Loading the batteriesOperating range of remote control unit Switching video system between PAL and NtscOpening the Front Panel Home Theater The Basics Your Home SystemSource Material Listening ModesHooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital ConnectionsSpeaker Connections  Speaker terminalsSetting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital InputsSwitch on the receiver and your TV Auto Surround Sound SetupPlace the microphone at your Normal listening position Check the speaker settings on the OSD Select OK and press Enter Playing a DVD with Surround SoundReturn to normal use Connecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsVideo Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Connecting Analog Audio Components  Audio cordsComponents equipped with 7.1 channel analog output jacks Connecting Digital Audio Components Digital Input Default Settings  Coaxial cords/Optical cablesUsing outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Power Connections AC Power Connections AC Outlets European model onlySpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersWhat is i.LINK? Connecting i.LINK-equipped ComponentsCreating an i.LINK Network Front Panel Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 13 10 i.LINK indicatorEON Mode button see pages Master Volume dialRemote Control Signal SEL button see System Setup buttonCommand button for other components see Listening mode buttons seeVolume +/- buttons Remote Setup buttonTOP MENU/GUIDE button Return buttonDisplay Back Panel AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W max Component Video Monitor OUT ter- minalsSpeakers terminals see USB Audio terminalSettingDisplays & ControlsUp for Sound Auto SettingSurrback System NormalEnter button Surround Back SystemExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Normal Setup Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker DistanceSpeaker Setting Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select It. Press the Enter buttonWith the  buttons choose Speakers that you want to set. PressAuto automatic test tone mode Manual manual test tone modeChannel Level If you want to change a setting before proceeding Speaker DistanceChoose a Listening Mode one of two ways IndicatorStereo and Multichannel Playback Di plays & ControlsSelecting the Input Signal Listening Modes Stereo modesMovie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II MovieMusic modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II MusicAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music ModePress Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote control Listening with Acoustic CAL EQDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ buttonListening in Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModePress the Midnight button on the remote control Adjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound DelayListening in Audio Scaler mode Multi Channel In PlaybackSurround Back Channel Mode Press the SB CH Mode button on the remote controlVirtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel ModesUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPhones jack Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectAutomatic and Manual Tuning Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model only Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency To Change Channel StepsTune in the station you want Memorizing Frequently Used StationsChoice Press Enter when you have got Naming Memorized StationsEnter the station name you want Characters you want to enterRecalling Memorized Stations Select a class numberChannel you want To step through each channel in orderUsing the RDS display An introduction to RDS European model onlySearching for RDS programs European model only Tune into an FM stationUse the Band button to select the FM band Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH buttonUsing EON European model only Mode you wantPress the Band button to select FM bandPress and hold EON Mode front panel for about two seconds Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsPress the Remote Setup button for three seconds Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode Use the  buttons to select Learning and press EnterWhen youre done use the  buttons to select Exit 10Use  to select Exit and pressUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/TV operations RETURN/EXITSetting up the Direct Function Use the  buttons to select Dirctfnc and press EnterRecording from Audio/Video Components Speakers B Setup Select Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup seeStereo playback in another room Second Zone Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMPSpeakers Button Front panel to switch speakers onOff or cycle through the different Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Press the Remote Setup button for more than three seconds To setup a command select Change and press EnterMulti Operations Use the  buttons to select Multi OPE and press EnterWhen done select Exit and press 10Select Exit and press Enter againPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation buttonSystem Off Press the Remote Setup for more than three seconds Editing Remote Control Display NamesUse the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Use the  buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Editing Button Names KEY LabelPress the buttons whose name you want to change Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Use the  buttons to select Clear and press Enter Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputPress the button you want to clear Resetting the Main Unit THX Cinema Setup Use the  buttons to select Exit and press ENTER, againFine Tuning Your System Assigning the Component Video Inputs Assigning i.LINK Inputs If you want to change the ports for additional i.LINK Source you want. Press the EnterComponents Function Rename Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE Setup Expert Setup Crossover Network Adjust the level of the channel using the  buttons Fine Channel LevelFine Channel Delay Adjust the distance of each channelUsing the  buttons Subsequent channel. Press Enter100 Acoustic Calibration EQ101 Use the  buttons to select the fre 102This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterEQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter 104 Start or Setting CANCEL. PressBass Peak Level 105 Dynamic Range ControlDolby 106Dolby Digital Dolby Pro LogicDTS Neo6 107DTS 96/24 Link Related Messages 108Troubleshooting Nection, if you change the settings forPower Power does not turn on 109Setup Setup screen doesnt appear 110Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Thdct NG blinks111 Other audio problems 112No sound output from one set of speakers Considerable noise in radio broadcastsEven when there is no sound When a search is performedNoise or hum can be heard Being inputUp when using the Signal 114Input/display Display is dark Select buttonMaintenance of External Surfaces Remote control115 Other components cant be operated with the system remotePreset Code Brands 116Brand Tape BrandSpecifications European model 117Specifications multi-voltage model 118119 TNMWF/03E00001 Printed