Pioneer VSX-2016AV operating instructions 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 51).

•Front Bi-Amp– Select this setting if you’re bi- amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front speakers on page 52).

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 8.

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 36).

•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 8 if you’re unsure how to do this. Also see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 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 36 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 40).

•Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low frequencies in your listening room (see Standing Wave on page 40).

The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 41:

•EQ Adjust – Manually adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system while listening to test tones (see Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 41).

•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 41).

Fine Channel Level

• Default setting: 0.0dB (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 45.

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

The volume increases to the 0 dB reference level.

3.Manual

MCACC

 

3a.Fine Channel Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Fine

Ch

Level

 

 

 

b.Fine

SP

Distance

 

 

 

 

c.Standing

Wave

 

Please Wait... 20

 

d.EQ

Adjust

 

 

 

e.EQ

Professional

 

Caution!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loud test tones

 

 

 

 

 

 

will be output.

 

 

 

:Return

 

:Cancel

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Contents VSX-2016AV-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterLoading the batteries Before you start Installing the receiverIntroduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterSpeaker configuration in the OSD Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 342DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Use an optical cable for the connectionUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesTape deck, etc Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSleep Over / ATTVideo Conv Stream DirectControls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select Shift 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus Multi OPEStandard surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Selecting Mcacc presetsUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsBasic playback controls Using the USB interfaceUSB playback USB playback ChapterAbout WMA USB playbackOther compatibility information About MPEG-4 AACListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsUsing EON Displaying RDS informationPress Disp for RDS information Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMemory System Setup menuMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Enter Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupFine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelWhen youre finished, press Return Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select an option and press Enter How to interpret the graphical outputUsing Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterEQ OFF Data ManagementChecking Mcacc preset data Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingClearing Mcacc presets Channel Level Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the buttonsSpeaker Distance Bass Peak LevelCurve Select ‘Return’ then press Enter to finish THX Audio SettingChoose the X-Curve setting you want Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsUse To move to previous/next levels Connecting using HdmiOther connections Basic playback controlsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSecond Zone speaker B setup About HdmiConnect your speakers as shown below Switching the speaker system2nd Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakersLarge Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuOSD Adjustment Other SettingsOther Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSetting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsWatching video and audio sources independently Using other functions Making an audio or a video recordingReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Using other functionsSwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting DefaultInputs 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 namesMulti Operation and System Off Direct functionFrom the menu and press Enter Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to inputFunction Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons Function Components+ CH Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor CH +Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsSettings Phase Control featureVideo 96 kHz DisplayRemote control SymptomRemedyUSB interface IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionError There is a problem with the signal path fromAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Auto Surround Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardMultichannel signal formats Pro Logic IIx Movie Neo6 CinemaPro Logic II Movie Cleaning the unit Additional information Specifications06C00001 Printed ARB7355-A Pioneer Corporation

VSX-2016AV specifications

The Pioneer VSX-2016AV is a versatile and feature-rich AV receiver that has garnered attention for its ability to deliver a cinematic experience in the home. With a focus on sound quality and user-friendly features, the VSX-2016AV stands out as a strong option for both casual listeners and serious home theater enthusiasts.

One of the primary attractions of the VSX-2016AV is its robust audio performance. It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, ensuring that users can enjoy high-resolution soundtracks from their Blu-ray discs. The receiver also features Pioneer's proprietary Sound Retriever technology that enhances compressed audio files, allowing for a more engaging listening experience, regardless of the source.

The VSX-2016AV does not skimp on connectivity options, offering multiple HDMI inputs and outputs to accommodate a range of devices. This includes support for 4K pass-through, making it future-proof for users with advanced video sources. In addition to HDMI, the receiver also provides options for component video, composite video, and analog audio connections, catering to a variety of setups.

Another standout feature is the integrated MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) technology. This system automatically calibrates the receiver to the acoustics of the room, ensuring that users experience optimal sound performance based on their specific environment. The result is a well-balanced audio output that enhances the overall listening experience.

With six channels of amplification, the VSX-2016AV is capable of powering a full surround sound system. The receiver provides a total power output of 100 watts per channel, which is ample for most home theater setups. It also includes various sound modes, allowing users to customize the audio output for movies, music, and gaming.

A user-friendly interface and remote control system make it easy to navigate through the various settings and options. The front panel features a clear display that provides vital information about input selection, volume levels, and audio formats. Additionally, Pioneer's iControlAV app enables smartphone control, allowing users to manage their audio settings seamlessly.

In conclusion, the Pioneer VSX-2016AV combines advanced audio technologies with a robust feature set, making it an excellent choice for home entertainment enthusiasts. Its emphasis on sound quality, along with the convenience of connectivity options and user-friendly controls, ensures that it can meet the needs of a diverse range of users. Whether for movie nights or music listening, this AV receiver stands ready to elevate the home audio experience.
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