Pioneer VSX-1017AV-S, VSX-1017AV-K System Setup menu Chapter, Surround back speaker setting

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08The System Setup menu

Chapter 8:

The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking.

 

 

 

 

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•Manual MCACC – Fine tune your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on page 39).

•Manual SP Setup – Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve connected (see Manual speaker setup on page 43).

•Input Assign – Specify what you’ve connected to the digital, component video and HDMI inputs (see The Input Assign menu on page 52).

•Other Setup – Make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 53).

Surround back speaker setting

• Default setting: Normal (SB)

1Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the  RECEIVER button to switch on.1

•If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them.

2Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press

the SETUP button.2

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use / // and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.

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

3 Select the setting you want to adjust.

System Setup

1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup

: Exit

•Surr Back System – Specify how you are using your surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker setting below).

•Auto MCACC – This is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8).

There are several ways you can use the surround back speaker channels with this system. In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping the front speakers or as a separate speaker system in another room.

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.

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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.

•Speaker B – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (see Speaker B setup on page 48).

•Front Bi-Amp– Select this setting if you’re bi- amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front speakers on page 48).

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the System Setup menu.

Note

1Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu.

2• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component, S-video, or composite connections for system setup.

•You can’t use the System Setup menu when the iPod or USB is selected as the input source.

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Contents VSX-1017AV-SVSX-1017AV-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Using other functions System Setup menuOther Settings Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box 02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterFollow the instructions on-screen Minute guideMake sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.3 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 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 On an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Connecting using HdmiUse a three-way component video cable CD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout Hdmi About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM AudioConnecting 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 displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER SelectSOURCE Multi OPEShift ReceiverListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemSetting What it does Options Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceSetting the effect options Listening in stereoUsing surround back channel processing Listening to your system Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Pro LogicUsing the tone controls Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUSB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilitySaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menu Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelVolume increases to the reference level System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Crossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingTHX Speaker Setup Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterOther connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsWatching photos and video content Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your front speakers Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Press Multi CH in front panelLarge Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers Display DVD playerPioneer plasma Satellite receiver, etcDVD Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Assigning the Hdmi inputsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup Video Converter SetupReducing the level of an analog signal Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Using the sleep timerResetting the system Using other functions Dimming the displaySwitching the speaker impedance Press System Setup to confirmControlling the rest of your system Multi Operation and System Off Select the button for the command you want to inputControlling the rest of your system Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceControls for TVs Using multi operationsUsing System off Buttons Function ComponentsCD/MD/CD-R Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Settings VideoRemote control DisplayIPod messages Symptom Cause ActionUSB interface Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 ProfessionalStandard Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats Input signal format StandardAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation
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