Pioneer VSX-1014TX Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually, Front Align

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06The System Setup menu

3 Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm.

3d. EQ Data Copy

TO

 

FROM

CUSTOM1

[

ALL CH ADJ. ]

CUSTOM2

[

CUSTOM2 ]

Start Copy

 

[

 

]

 

OK

Enter :Start Copy

3Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking.

3e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

 

3f. EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust

Test Tone

Type:

 

Test Tone

Type:

 

"ALL CH ADJUST"

 

"ALL CH ADJUST"

[

Left

EQ

]

 

 

[ Left

 

EQ ]

 

40Hz :

[+

 

1.0dB ]

 

40Hz :

[

 

 

]

 

 

 

 

0.0dB

 

125Hz :

[

 

0.0dB ]

 

125Hz :

[

 

0.0dB

]

 

250Hz :

[

 

0.0dB ]

 

250Hz :

[

 

0.0dB ]

 

4kHz :

[

 

0.0dB ]

 

4kHz :

[

 

0.0dB ]

 

13kHz :

[

 

0.0dB ]

 

13kHz :

[

 

0.0dB ]

 

TRIM :

[

 

0.0dB ]

 

TRIM :

[

 

0.0dB ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually

Before manually adjusting the Acoustic Calibration EQ, we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the FRONT ALIGN settings from the auto setup above (or from Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11) to one of the custom settings. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start (see Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings above for how to do this).

1Select ‘EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust or EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

3.MANUAL MCACC

 

[ a .Fine Ch Level

]

[ b .Fine Ch Distance

]

[ c .EQ AUTO Setting

]

[ d .EQ Data Copy

]

[

e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

]

[

f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust

]

[ g .EQ Data Check

]

 

 

 

2Select which method you would like to use to adjust the overall frequency balance.

It is best to choose whichever one you copied to the custom setting in Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings above.

3e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

Test Tone Type

[ ALL CH ADJUST ]

Enter : Next

Return : Cancel

ALL CH ADJUST – All the speakers can be set independently so no special weighting is given to any one channel. When adjusting, test tones will sound for each individual channel.

FRONT ALIGN – Speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings. The sound of the test tone will alternate between the left front (reference) speaker and the target speaker.

Use the

(cursor left/right) buttons to select the

channel.

 

 

Use the

(cursor up/down) buttons to select the

frequency and

(cursor left/right) to boost or cut the

EQ. When you’re finished, go back to the top of the

screen and use the

(cursor left/right) buttons to

select the next channel.

The front speakers can’t be adjusted if you selected

FRONT ALIGN.

The OVER indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort. If this happens, bring the level down until OVER disappears from the display.

Tip

Changing the frequency curve of one channel too drastically will affect the overall balance. If the speaker balance seems uneven, you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM

feature. Use

(cursor up/down) to select TRIM

then use

(cursor left/right) to raise or lower the

channel level for the current speaker.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

After you have completed an automatic or manual Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment, you can check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on-screen display.

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

3.MANUAL MCACC

 

[ a .Fine Ch Level

]

[ b .Fine Ch Distance

]

[ c .EQ AUTO Setting

]

[ d .EQ Data Copy

]

[ e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

]

[ f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust

]

[

g .EQ Data Check

]

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-1014TX Wash hands after handling Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Introduction to home theater Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundFront speakers Powered subwooferMinute guide Surround speakers02 5 minute guide Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then press EnterFollow the instructions on-screen Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Connecting up Connecting up ChapterAbout cable types Connecting up About the video converterConnecting up Connecting digital audio components Satellite tuner CD recorder DVD or LD player CD playerConnecting up Connecting analog audio components Connecting multichannel analog componentsTip Connecting up Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminalVideo Camera Using external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaConnecting the speakers Front speakersOverhead view of speaker setup Hints on speaker placementView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Connecting upPower cord caution AC outletControls and displays Chapter Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Tuned StereoMono SleepControls and displays Remote control DTV Info 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV ON/OFF Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects PRO LogicUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic CalibrationType of source Extended Mode Standard / THX Type of source VirtualSB Mode Standard Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using the tone controlsPress SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Enhancing dialogSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the sleep timerListening to your system Playing other sources 30 minMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect the surround back speaker setting System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Channel DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align Manual speaker setup Select the setting you want to checkSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Speaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker DistanceTuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Prepare the recorderControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system ChapterUse cursor left/right to select Learn then press Enter Press the Receiver button to exit and store the operationsErasing all of the remote control presets Confirming preset codesDirect function Select Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput DiscCD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD SHIFT+HDD Controlling the rest of your systemEnter Guide Shift + DVDOther connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left Speaker Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Other connectionsDVD player Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuAssigning the component video inputs Select ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupDual Mono Setup Choose the setting that you wantSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onVideo Audio components onSettings DisplayRemote control Control unit onAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress System Setup to confirm Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example 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.

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