Pioneer VSX-815-S/-K, VSX-915-S/-K manual Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically

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The System Setup menu

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• If you want to go back and adjust a

channel, simply use (cursor left/ right) to select it.

4When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Acoustic Calibration EQ

Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the original source material. This provides a ‘flat’ equalization setting. If you’re not satisfied with the automatic adjustment, you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes.

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically

If you have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11, A. CH ADJ and F.ALG ADJ (below) should already be set. Therefore, if you want to adjust your settings manually, you can skip to Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually below.

1Select ‘EQ A. SET’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

•Make sure the microphone is connected.

•If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is at the middle position.

•See Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 13 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

2Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish. As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for the following settings:

• A. CH – All Channel Adjust is a ‘flat’ setting

 

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where all the speakers are set individually

 

 

 

so no special weighting is given to any one

 

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• F.ALG – Front Align Adjust balances the

 

 

 

 

overall sound so that all speakers are set in

 

 

 

 

accordance with the front speaker settings

 

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(no equalization is applied to the front left

 

 

 

 

 

and right channels).

 

 

 

 

 

You will return to the Acoustic Cal EQ setup

 

 

menu after the Acoustic Calibration

 

 

Equalization is set.

 

 

 

 

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settings

 

 

 

 

 

Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ

 

 

If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic

 

 

 

 

Calibration EQ (see Setting the Acoustic

 

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Calibration EQ manually below), we

 

recommend copying the A. CH or the F.ALG

 

settings from the EQ A. SET setup above (or

 

from Automatically setting up for surround

 

sound (MCACC) on page 11) to one of the

 

1 Select ‘EQ COPY’ from the Manual MCACC

 

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custom (C1 or C2) settings. Instead of just a flat

 

 

EQ curve, this will give you a reference point

 

 

from which to start.

 

 

 

 

 

setup menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Use

(cursor left/right) to select C1

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or C2 then use the

(cursor up/down)

 

buttons to select the setting you want to

 

copy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•You can also copy from one custom setting to another. For more on the A. CH and F.ALG settings, see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically above.

3 Use

(cursor left/right) to select

‘COPY? YES’ to copy and confirm.

You can also use

(cursor up/down) to

select COPY? NO to cancel.

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Contents VSX-515-S/-KVSX-815-S/-KVSX-915-S/-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Voltage selectorContents Controlling the rest of your system VSX-515 Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system VSX-815/915 Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter Before you startIntroduction to home theater Loading the batteriesBefore you start Installing the receiverVentilation Illustration shows the VSX-815/915 modelMinute guide Chapter Minute guideListening to Surround Sound Hook up your DVD player02 5 minute guide This receiver PoweredConnect your speakers Surround speakersMinute guide Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your likingFor more on this.3 1ch 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup0ch 3.0ch 0ch4.0ch 0ch 5.0ch Quick surround sound setup Chapter Quick surround sound setupAbove VSX-515 left and VSX-815/915 right Illustration shows the VSX-915 modelFollowing options then cursor up/down to check the settings Quick surround sound setupSelect Check OK in the display then press EnterOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections Video cables Connecting upComponent video cables VSX-815/915 model onlyIllustration shows the VSX-915, but Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connecting the multichannel analog outputsUse an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiver About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting other audio componentsThis receiver Connecting other video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal Using the component video jacksIf you connect any source component to Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVRUsing external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaConnecting up Connecting the speakers B speaker systems Hints on speaker placementVSX-815 model only View of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setupPioneer products Connecting up Operating other Pioneer componentsControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel STANDBY/ONControls and displays Controls and displays Display Midnight Remote control VSX-815/915Loudness ReceiverSR+ AccessTOP Menu DTV MenuDTV Info DTV ON/OFFTuner Display MPXPreset SetupReset EFFECT/CH SELSTEREO/DIRECT Controls and displays Remote control VSX-515System Setup and Component control buttons Master Volume +Volume + Operating range of remote control unitDisplay Channel +Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsSee which you like.2 Neo6 Music settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening in stereoImage Listening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the surround back channel Extended modePress Extended Mode front panel to Select a surround back channel optionVSB OFF.1 Switched offPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using the tone controlsPress Dialog E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Enhancing dialogVSX-515 model Listening to your system Playing other sourcesVSX-815/915 model 30 min Listening to your system Using the sleep timerOff Press Sleep repeatedly to set the sleep timeSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuSurround back speaker setting Press Return to confirm and exit the current menuManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuFine Channel Distance Fine Channel LevelSettings Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChannel you want, using Right to check the settingsSpeaker setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupDefault setting 100Hz When you’re finished, press ReturnCrossover network Channel levelWhen you’re finished, press Return Tip Confirm your selected setup optionSelect ‘SP DISTN.’ from the SP Setup menu Speaker DistanceUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioSaving station presets Using the tunerDisplay shows ST. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class Press EnterListening to station presets Naming station presetsChanging the frequency step Making recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Source as for the recorder.1Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterControlling the rest of your system Direct function Clearing all the remote control settingsControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs VolumeInput Select ChannelControls for other components Controlling the rest of your systemDisc Enter Guide On digital STB Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListDVD Recorder Manufacturer CodeUse Cursor left/right to select Preset then press Enter Remote LCD display shows SetupUse cursor left/right to select Learn then press Enter Programming signals from other remote controlsLCD display shows OK.2 Press the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Erasing all of the remote control presetsUse cursor left/right to select Erase then press Enter Press and hold the button to be erased for two secondsUse cursor left/right to select Direct F then press Enter Confirming preset codesSelect SHIFT+ Stops playback on some models, pressing this whenButton must be pressed twice to take effect Cassette deck + CH HDD Shift+ CH+ Switching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections Other connections ChapterSelect the SB Biamp setting from the ‘SB. SYSTEM’ menu Bi-wiring your speakersOther connections Bi-amping your front speakersPioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersPioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays LFE Attenuator SetupAdditional information TroubleshootingAdditional information Chapter Additional information Refer to Using the surround back channel Extended mode onPlus VSX-815/915 only The SR Connecting the speakers onSee Operating other Pioneer components on Switching the speaker impedance Additional information Resetting the main unitPress System Setup to confirm OK? shows in the displayAmplifier section Additional information SpecificationsAudio section Video SectionCleaning the unit Power cord cautionAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousPioneer Corporation

VSX-815-S/-K, VSX-915-S/-K specifications

The Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K and VSX-815-S/-K are part of Pioneer's renowned line of AV receivers that provide home theater enthusiasts with an impressive range of features and technologies. These models are particularly recognized for their exceptional audio quality and versatility, making them ideal for both music lovers and movie enthusiasts alike.

One of the standout features of the VSX-915 is its Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding capabilities, which allow users to experience high-definition audio quality that matches the latest in cinematic releases. This model is equipped with Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC), enabling automatic speaker setup and optimization based on the room's acoustics. This technology ensures that listeners enjoy a balanced sound field, regardless of the room's layout.

The VSX-815 model, while slightly more compact, does not compromise on functionality. It retains essential features such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS 96/24 decoding, providing rich surround sound that enhances the home theater experience. The unit's direct energy HD amplification delivers robust audio output while maintaining low distortion levels, ensuring that high-frequency details are preserved without sacrificing power.

Both models include a robust selection of inputs and outputs, including HDMI connectivity, which supports 1080p video pass-through. This makes it compatible with a variety of modern devices, from Blu-ray players to gaming consoles. The VSX-915 also supports multi-zone audio distribution, allowing users to enjoy different sources in different rooms, which adds a layer of convenience for those who like to entertain.

Pioneer's proprietary technologies, such as the Phase Control, help in enhancing sound clarity, providing a more coherent audio experience. Additionally, both receivers feature a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for easy navigation through settings and options.

In terms of design, both the VSX-915-S/-K and VSX-815-S/-K feature an elegant and functional aesthetic that fits well in any home entertainment setup. With their build quality and attention to detail, they are built to last while delivering superior sound quality.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K and VSX-815-S/-K represent an excellent investment in high-quality home audio experiences, combining advanced technologies and user-friendly features that cater to both casual listeners and dedicated audiophiles.
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