Pioneer VSX-LX60 Speaker configuration in the OSD, Progress report is displayed on-screen while

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025 minute guide

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control)

The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room, and also to calibrate the frequency- phase characteristics of the speakers connected.

2Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.

Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

•Push down on the lower portion of the front panel door to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack:

AUDIO

PARAMETER

VIDEO

 

 

MULTI – ZONE &

SIGNAL

SB ch

STEREO/

SPEAKERS

(TUNE)

 

TUNER EDIT

BAND

SOURCE/REC SEL

 

 

CONTROL ON/OFF

SELECT

PROCESSING

F.S.SURR

PHONES

 

 

 

MCACC

VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT

 

(ST)

ENTER

(ST)

USB

SETUP MIC

 

 

 

 

SETUP

(TUNE)

RETURN

DIGITAL IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone

Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page 9.

Important

•Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.

•Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.

•Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected and the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-LX70 only) or USB (VSX- LX60 only) function should not be selected as an input source.

Caution

•The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.

is connected.1

DVD/LD

 

- 55.0dB

1. Auto MCACC

 

 

Surr Back System

 

 

[Normal (default)]

 

 

Save SYMMETRY to

 

 

[M1. MEMORY

1

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

START

 

 

ENTER:Start

:Cancel

3Make sure ‘Normal (Default)’ is selected,2 select an MCACC preset3 then select START.4

4Follow the instructions on-screen.

Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level.

5 Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the

speaker configuration in the OSD.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the

receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers

RECEIVER INPUT SELECT

CD CD-R

DVD TV

HOME MEDIA

DVR2 GALLERY

DVR1 iPod

SYSTEM OFF

SOURCE

D.ACCESS

 

 

CLASS

 

 

CLEAR

DISC

 

 

+10

CH

ENTER

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

A PARAMETER

 

V PARAMETER

 

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU T.EDIT

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

BAND

ST

 

ST

 

SETUP

 

ENTER

RETURN

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM

TUNE

 

 

PTYSEARCH GUIDE

TV CONTROL

 

HDMI

 

 

 

BD

TVCTRL

 

 

 

 

TV VOL

INPUT

TV CH

VOL

 

ZONE2/3

SELECT

 

 

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

 

 

present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while

it’s doing this.5

If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in step 6.

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Note

1• You can’t use the System Setup menu in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-LX70 only) or USB (VSX-LX60 only) input source is selected. When you set ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 to ON (page 60), you can’t use the System Setup menu.

•If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message for over three minutes, the screen saver will appear.

2• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 42 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.

•If you have THX-certified speakers, select CUSTOM and choose YES for the THX Speaker setting.

3The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can rename it later in Data Management on page 48).

4Note that correction curves are saved only when set to SYMMETRY. Select CUSTOM to save other correction curves (such as ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN). See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 39 for more on this.

5Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi ControlInstalling the receiver Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSpeaker configuration in the OSD Switch on the receiver and your TVProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersPlaying a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Using Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to select Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guideUsing Full Band Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to selectFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAudio/video source inputs/outputs Multichannel analog audio inputsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box VSX-LX70Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputsUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TV game, video camera, etcCenter Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Bare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1FM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectStatus Multi OPEShift SOURCEListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo TipListening to your system Selecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Using the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSUsing EON Searching for RDS programsDisplaying RDS information Search shows in the displaySystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustFront Align System Setup menuPoint If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When you’re finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Full Band Phase Control Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting using Hdmi Watching photos and video contentOther connections Basic playback controlsAbout Hdmi Switching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsUse the Input Select button to select Multi CH Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Making MULTI-ZONE connections LargeBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE listening options Sub Zone Input sources availableConnecting an IR receiver Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsMULTI-ZONE remote controls RCV/Z3 ZONE3Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay Satellite receiver, etcOther connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Personal computerMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi ControlHdmi Control Chapter Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi options Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Video Other Setup menuInput Input Terminals Source Digital Other Settings Multi Channel Input SetupZone Audio Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu You will return to the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsPlaying a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordReducing the level of an analog signal Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayChecking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting DefaultNeo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch Listening Mode x chListening Mode HP Channel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyRemote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceControls for TVs Using multi operationsUsing System off Function Components Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorButton s Function Components Troubleshooting PowerSymptom Remedy Additional informationAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Phase Control featureSettings VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayGraphical output following Calibration does not appearRemote control Hdcp Error shows in the displaySymptomRemedy Symptom Cause ActionUSB interface VSX-LX60 only IPod messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Auto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formats DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/Discrete Movie a MOVIE+THX aWMA9 Pro Channel DecodingSurround Back speakers Input signal format Sacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60Additional information Specifications Our philosophy Additional information Cleaning the unitFeatures DCDi IPod ReadyPioneer Corporation
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