Pioneer VSX-2016AV Checking Mcacc preset data, Copying Mcacc preset data, Renaming Mcacc presets

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08The System Setup menu

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 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 36, 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 settings1 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select the MCACC preset you’ll be copying the settings ‘From’ then specify where you want to copy them (‘To’).

Make sure you don’t overwrite an MCACC preset you’re currently using (this can’t be undone).

3Select ‘Copy’ to confirm and copy the settings. Copy Complete! shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu.

Renaming MCACC presets

If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easier identification.

1Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data Management setup menu.

 

4.Data Management

 

 

 

 

 

4c.Memory Rename

 

 

 

 

a.MCACC

Data

Check

 

 

MCACC

Position

Rename

 

 

b.MCACC

Data

Copy

 

 

M1

[

 

 

]

 

 

 

c.Memory

Rename

 

 

 

 

MEMORY

1

 

 

 

d.Memory

Clear

 

 

 

 

 

M2

[

MEMORY

2

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M3

[ MEMORY 3

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M4

[ MEMORY 4

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M5

[ MEMORY 5

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M6

[ MEMORY 6

]

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

1The settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 36.

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Contents VSX-2016AV-S Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Installing the receiver Loading the batteriesAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box342 DVD playerConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksUse an optical cable for the connection DVR, VCR, etcConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysOver / ATT Video ConvStream Direct SleepInput Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver 6TUNE/ST /ENTER StatusMulti OPE ShiftListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectListening in stereo While listening to a source, press McaccListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Other compatibility informationAbout MPEG-4 AAC About WMAUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press EnterManual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQAcoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical output Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Select an option and press EnterData Management EQ OFFRenaming Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionAdjust the level of each channel using the buttons Channel LevelCurve Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level THX Audio Setting Choose the X-Curve setting you wantSelect ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Return’ then press Enter to finishConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting using Hdmi Other connectionsBasic playback controls Use To move to previous/next levelsConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Second Zone speaker B setupAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system 2nd Zone setting only.1Bi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowOther connections Bi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display LargeUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays OSD AdjustmentUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Making an audio or a video recording Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Watching video and audio sources independentlyUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedanceResetting the system Checking your system settingsInputs Default system settingsSetting Default Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote 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 sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offSelect the button for the command you want to input From the menu and press EnterControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorCH + + CHTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationVideo SettingsPhase Control feature Display 96 kHzUSB interface Remote controlSymptomRemedy Symptom Cause Action ErrorThere is a problem with the signal path from IPod messagesWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic IIx MovieNeo6 Cinema Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation 06C00001 Printed ARB7355-A

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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