Pioneer VSX-1014TX manual Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then press, Enter

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5 minute guide

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

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.

Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page 13.

Important

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

•Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings in the receiver.

•Before using the Auto MCACC Setup the headphones should be disconnected and MULTI CH IN switched off.

•The receiver will automatically exit the current screen after three minutes of inactivity.

Caution

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

RECEIVER

INPUT

SOURCE

SELECT

 

 

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

MULTI CONTROL

CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER

INPUT ATT

FL DIMMER

SR

 

+10

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

ENTER

D.ACCESS

 

 

 

CLASS

TOP MENU

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

TUNE

 

 

DTV MENU

ST

ENTER

ST

T.EDIT

 

BAND

 

 

 

SYSTEM

TUNE

 

 

GUIDE SETUP

TV CONTROL

RETURN

 

 

 

TVVOL

 

INPUT

TV CH

VOL

 

 

SELECT

 

 

DTVON/OFF

 

REC

DTVINFO

MUTE

TUNER

 

 

RECSTOP

 

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPX

CHRETURN

HDD

DVD

AUDIO

 

SUBTITLE

02

1Switch on the receiver and your TV.

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

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

TUNER

TUNING/

 

 

MIDNIGHT/

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

EXTENDED

SPEAKERS

EDIT

STATION

BAND

MPX

LOUDNESS

TONE

EQ

ENHANCEMENT

IN

SELECT

MODE

TUNER

MULTI

 

 

 

MULTI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOG

 

 

 

JOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO2 INPUT

 

 

 

SYSTEM

RETURN

INPUT

FL

 

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

ATT

DIMMER

 

SETUP MIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

•Place the microphone on the supplied microphone stand (shown above) for the best results with the Auto MCACC Setup.

If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair.

3Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the buttons and ENTER on the remote control to

navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.

•Press SYSTEM SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.

4Select ‘AUTO MCACC’ from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.

System Setup

[ 1. Surr

Back System

]

[

2. AUTO

MCACC

]

[

3.

MANUAL MCACC

]

[ 4.

Manual SP Setup

]

[ 5.

Input

Assign

]

[ 6.

Other

Setup

]

Enter : Select

Return : Exit

5Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then press

ENTER.

2. AUTO MCACC

 

Surround Back Output

 

[ Normal (SB)

]

Enter : Start

Return : Cancel

•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 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 6.

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Contents VSX-1014TX Information to User Wash hands after handlingImportant Safety Instructions Contents Additional information Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation Listening to Surround Sound Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterSurround speakers Powered subwooferMinute guide Front speakers02 5 minute guide Enter Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then pressFollow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup About cable types Connecting upConnecting up Chapter About the video converter Connecting upSatellite tuner CD recorder DVD or LD player CD player Connecting up Connecting digital audio componentsTip Connecting up Connecting analog audio componentsConnecting multichannel analog components Video Camera Connecting up Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal AM loop antenna Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Using external antennasFront speakers Connecting the speakersHints on speaker placement Overhead view of speaker setupAC outlet Connecting upPower cord caution View of 7.1 channel speaker setupFront panel Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays Controls and displays Display Sleep StereoMono TunedControls and displays Remote control Tuner Display 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV ON/OFF DTV InfoOperating range of remote control unit Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundPRO Logic Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemPress EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Use the +/- buttons to adjust the settingListening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration Choosing the input signalType of source Extended Mode Standard / THX Type of source VirtualSB Mode Standard Enhancing dialog Using the tone controlsPress SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust30 min Using the sleep timerListening to your system Playing other sources Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSurround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuSelect ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select the surround back speaker settingFine Channel Distance Fine Channel LevelAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Manual speaker setupSelect the setting you want to check Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Crossover NetworkSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsPrepare the recorder Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingControlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Use cursor left/right to select Learn then press EnterDirect function Erasing all of the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Disc Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput SelectSHIFT+ CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LDShift + DVD Controlling the rest of your systemEnter Guide HDDOther connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsFront left Speaker Bi-wiring your speakersOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersDVD player Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayOther connections Assigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu Choose the setting that you want Dynamic Range Control SetupDual Mono Setup Select ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menuSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menuAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationNo sound Additional informationDigital inputs on Other audio problemsAudio components on VideoDisplay SettingsControl unit on Remote controlPress System Setup to confirm Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation

VSX-1014TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-1014TX is a feature-rich AV receiver that has made a mark in the home theater market, thanks to its impressive performance and versatility. Designed for movie enthusiasts and music lovers alike, this receiver packs a punch with a wide array of technologies and features that enhance the audio and visual experience.

One of the standout features of the VSX-1014TX is its powerful amplification. With 100 watts per channel across seven channels, it delivers a robust performance that is capable of driving demanding speakers to their full potential. This ensures that every sound detail is reproduced with clarity, whether it's a quiet dialogue or the explosive sound effects of an action-packed film.

Equipped with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoding, the VSX-1014TX provides an immersive surround sound experience. It supports multiple audio formats, allowing users to enjoy high-quality audio from DVDs, Blu-rays, and streaming services. The receiver also features DTS Neo:6 and Pro Logic IIx, which can up-mix stereo content to impressive surround sound, giving new life to older music and movies.

Another significant feature is the inclusion of Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC). This technology automatically analyzes the acoustics of the room and adjusts the receiver's settings accordingly. This means that whether you have a dedicated home theater or a simple living room setup, the VSX-1014TX ensures optimal sound quality tailored to your specific environment.

The connectivity options on the VSX-1014TX are extensive. It includes multiple HDMI inputs, component video inputs, and digital audio inputs, providing flexibility for various devices. The receiver is also compatible with high-definition audio formats, ensuring that users can enjoy the latest advancements in sound technology.

For added convenience, the VSX-1014TX features an intuitive on-screen display, making navigation through its settings straightforward. This, coupled with its customizable remote control, allows users to easily manage their home theater setup.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-1014TX is an exceptional AV receiver that blends powerful performance with cutting-edge technology. Its robust amplification, immersive surround sound capabilities, intelligent calibration system, and extensive connectivity make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to elevate their audio-visual experience at home. Whether you're watching a movie or enjoying your favorite music, the VSX-1014TX is designed to deliver an engaging and high-quality experience.
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