Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K 02 5 minute guide, Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc

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02 5 minute guide

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (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.

Important

•The Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you’ve made.

•Make sure the headphones are unplugged.

Caution

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

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

LISTENING MODE

MASTER

VOLUME

MCACC/

AUDIO IN

DOWNUP

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 SETUP button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote

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

•Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.1

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

 

 

 

 

MUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER

 

System Setup

2. Auto MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

1.Surr

Back System

Surr Back System

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER CONTROL

MENU

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

SOURCE

ONE TOUCH

CH+

2.Auto

MCACC

Normal (SB)

]

 

 

COPY

 

 

3.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

INPUT SELECT

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP MENU

T.EDIT

4.Manual

SP Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.Input

Assign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CONTROL

TV CTRL

ST

ST

 

6.Other

Setup

 

 

 

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

F.AUDIO

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R/TAPE

XM RADIO

SIRIUS

 

GUIDE

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

FM

AM

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

: Exit

ENTER : Start

: Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F.S.SURRSTEREO/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO SURR

STANDARD ADV.SURR

SETUP

CH-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBTITLE

REC

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHASE

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG

SOUND

 

 

5

Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then

EQ

RETRIEVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD

DVD

REC STOP

EFFECT

LEVEL

/CH SEL

1Switch on the receiver and your TV.

2Connect the microphone to the MCACC /AUDIO IN jack on the front panel.

press ENTER. 2

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing ENTER. The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level.

Note

1• The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of inactivity. If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made.

2 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 34 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing.

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Contents VSX-817 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Other Settings Controlling the rest of your systemOther connections Additional informationBefore you start Before you start ChapterChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc 02 5 minute guideMinute guide Follow the instructions on-screenWait for the test tones to finish Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then pressPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Better sound using Phase ControlOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Making cable connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV Connect the analog audio outputs fromThis will allow you to play the sound from This receiver to a video input on your TVConnecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connect an optical digital audio outputConnecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting other video components DVR, VCR, LD player, etcUsing the component video jacks Connecting to the front panel video terminalConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVRConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers Surround speakers Surround back speakersSurround and surround back speakers Hints on speaker placementWhen placing speakers near the TV, we AC outlet Overhead view of speaker setupView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays DisplayDigital VIR.SBDirect Auto SurrControls and displays Remote control Master Volume + SetupLevel + TOP MenuOperating range of remote control Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsSetting What it does Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing surround back channel processing Using Midnight and Loudness Using Virtual Surround Back VSBListening to your system Using the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsChoosing the input signal Playing other sourcesSelecting the front audio inputs Playback the connected componentSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterSurround back speaker setting Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Automatically 8, ALL CH Adjust and Front AlignSelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from Manual Mcacc setup menuCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirmManual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSpeaker Setting Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu When you’re finished, press ReturnCrossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets Making an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Controlling the rest of your systemClearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Direct functionControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputSelect Source Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsButton s Function Components SHIFT+ Enter Guide CH +SHIFT+ HDD Shift DVD ShiftControlling the rest of your system Preset Code List On digital STBDVD Recorder Manufacturer CodeUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverPress XM Radio SHIFT+FM to switch to the XM Radio input Other connectionsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsOther connections Listening to XM RadioUsing Sirius Radio Using the XM MenuListening to channel presets Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerPress Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioOne at time with ENTER.3Using the Sirius Menu PressYou want Press TOP Menu UseOther connections Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBelow are for the Second Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakersBi-wiring your speakers Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSelect ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menuTroubleshooting ProblemRemedyAdditional information Additional information ChapterProblem Remedy Additional informationSirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Additional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress Setup to confirm OK? shows in the displayAdditional information Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelLimited Warranty Pioneer Corporation
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