Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G manual Data Management, Checking Mcacc preset data, Copying Mcacc preset data

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The System Setup menu

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After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set, you are given the option to check the settings on-screen.

Data Management

This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the

same listening position).1 This is useful for alternate settings to match the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).

From this menu you can check your current settings, copy from one preset to another, name presets for easier identification and clear any ones you don’t need.

1Select ‘Data Management’ 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

 

4.Data Management

 

 

 

1.Auto

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.MCACC

Data

Check

 

2.Surr

Back System

 

 

b.MCACC

Data

Copy

 

 

3.Manual MCACC

 

 

c.Memory

Rename

 

4.Data

Management

 

 

 

d.Memory

Clear

 

 

 

5.Manual SP Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Input

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.Other

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Exit

 

 

 

 

:Return

2Select the setting you want to adjust.

•MCACC Data Check – Check the settings for any of your MCACC presets using the on-screen display (see Checking MCACC preset data below).

•MCACC Data Copy – Copy settings from one MCACC preset to another (see Copying MCACC preset data below).

•Memory Rename – Name your MCACC presets for easy identification (see Renaming MCACC presets below).

•Memory Clear – Clear any MCACC presets that you don’t want (see Clearing MCACC presets below).

Checking MCACC preset data

After you have completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 7 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 33, you can check your calibrated settings using the on-screen display.

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

4.Data Management

 

 

 

4a.MCACC Data Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.MCACC

Data

Check

1.Speaker Setting

 

b.MCACC

Data

Copy

 

 

 

2.Channel

Level

 

 

c.Memory

Rename

 

 

3.Speaker

Distance

 

d.Memory

Clear

 

 

 

 

4.Standing

Wave

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.Acoustic

Cal EQ

 

 

 

:Return

 

ENTER:Next

: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 MCACC preset that you want to check.

Use the

buttons if necessary to switch speakers/

settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4a4.EQ

Data

Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

63Hz

:

0.0

 

 

MCACC

 

M1

 

125Hz

:

0.0

 

 

Ch

 

 

[SBL]

250Hz

:

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

500Hz

:

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1kHz :

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2kHz :

-1.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4kHz :

-2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8kHz

:

-4.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16kHz :

-7.0

 

 

63 125 250 500 1k

2k

4k 8k 16k

TRM

 

 

TRIM :

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

4Press RETURN to go back to the Data Check menu, repeating steps 2 and 3 to check other settings.

4a2.Speaker

Distance

 

4a3.Standing

Wave

 

 

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

MCACC

 

 

M1. MEMORY 1

M1. MEMORY 1

L

:

2.0m

 

 

 

Sranding

Wave Control

C

:

2.0m

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

ON

 

 

R

:

2.0m

 

 

 

Filter

Ch

 

[ SUB W. ]

SR

:

2.5m

 

 

 

TRIM

 

 

:+12.0dB

 

 

SBR

:

3.0m

 

 

 

No.

1

 

 

2

3

 

SBL

:

3.0m

 

 

 

f

: 110Hz

: 110Hz

: 110Hz

SL

:

2.5m

 

 

 

Q

: 3.0

:

3.0

: 3.0

 

 

SW

:

2.3m

 

A

: 12.0dB : 10.0dB

: 12.0dB

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

5 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Data Management setup menu.

Copying MCACC preset data

If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup above), we recommend

copying your current settings2 to an unused MCACC preset. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start.

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

4.Data Management

 

 

 

4b.MCACC Data

Copy

 

a.MCACC

Data

Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.MCACC

Data

Copy

 

 

From

 

 

 

c.Memory

Rename

 

 

[

M1. MEMORY 1

]

 

d.Memory

Clear

 

 

 

To

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ M2. MEMORY 2 ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Copy

[Cancel ]

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

:Cancel

Note

1This can be done in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 7 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 33, either of which you should have already completed.

2The settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 7 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 33.

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Contents VSX-AX4AVi-GVSX-AX2AV-G Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentDisplay shows the new setting PAL or Ntsc Changing the TV format settingVoltage selector For Taiwan exclusivelyContents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Installing the receiverBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterEnter 02 5 minute guideProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlMinute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections 324 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerUse an optical cable for the connection Or other set-top box Other video sourcesFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable DVD playerAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesSelect these inputs using Input Select remote or Input Selector dial front panel to selectConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationUsing an external antenna to improve FM reception FM wire antennaUsing an external antenna to improve AM reception AntennaAC power cord and converter plug use Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel STANDBY/ONControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERMultiope StatusShift SourceListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupWhen youre finished, press Return Adjust the level of the left channelFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow 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 Speaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level Curve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Connecting using HdmiBasic playback controls Button What it doesOn a HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout Hdmi Checking the i.LINK inputs About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network About Pqls rate controlConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the USB interfaceSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupUse the Input Select button to select USB Start playback of a source on your computerConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Making multi-room connections Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMulti-room listening Sub room Input sources available Basic multi-room setup RoomMulti-room listening options Using the multi-room controls Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls InputPioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Pioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Other Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room and IR receiver setupOSD Adjustment Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsPlaying a different source when recording Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Recout SourceUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Resetting the systemDisplay shows RESET? Setting DefaultSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorButton s Function Components Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayLink interface Remote controlMessage Explanation Link messagesUSB interface There is a problem with the signal path from Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages JacksWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeAuto Surround Multichannel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Input signal formatSurround Back speakers Additional information Specifications Additional information Our philosophy Cleaning the unitFeatures 05F00001 Printed ARB7336-A Pioneer Corporation

VSX-AX4AVi-G, VSX-AX2AV-G specifications

The Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G are two impressive receivers that exemplify Pioneer’s commitment to high-fidelity audio performance and advanced home theater technology. Both models cater to audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike with their robust feature sets and innovative technologies.

The VSX-AX4AVi-G is a flagship model that boasts a powerful 7.1 channel surround sound system, delivering an immersive audio experience. With 130 watts per channel, it ensures that even the most demanding soundtracks are reproduced with clarity and strength. Supporting various surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the receiver creates a cinema-like experience at home. The inclusion of Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) enables automatic speaker setup and calibration, optimizing audio quality based on the specific characteristics of the room.

In contrast, the VSX-AX2AV-G is designed for those seeking high-end audio without a plethora of features. While it also supports 7.1 channel playback, it focuses on delivering a more straightforward user experience. The AX2AV-G offers similar power output per channel, ensuring rich and full-bodied sound reproduction. Its straightforward user interface makes it accessible for users who want quality audio without the complexity.

Both models feature advanced video processing capabilities and support high-definition video formats. They can upscale standard-definition content to 1080p through HDMI, ensuring that users get the best quality possible from their video sources. The HDMI connectivity allows for multiple input sources and supports 4K video resolution, making both receivers future-proof for evolving home theater setups.

In terms of connectivity, the VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G offer a wide range of inputs and outputs, including multiple HDMI ports, component video inputs, and composite connections, accommodating various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The receivers also feature advanced digital signal processing, enhancing sound quality and making music playback more enjoyable.

Additionally, these receivers come equipped with a range of audio enhancement features such as Phase Control and Advanced Sound Retriever, which help to improve audio playback by enhancing high frequencies and restoring lost details, especially when streaming compressed audio formats.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G represent two excellent options in the receiver market. With their combined focus on high-quality audio, advanced video processing, and user-friendly operation, they provide an ideal solution for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment experience.
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