Pioneer VSX-LX70 manual Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output

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Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output

When using the Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional (see page 43) to calibrate the reverb characteristics of your listening room, you can graphically check the results on your computer connected to this receiver. Also, when the Full Band Phase Control function is activated, you can visually check the calibrated characteristics of group delay of the speakers and the corrected characteristics of group delay processed by the exclusive correction filter by installing the corresponding PC application on your computer.

Use a commercially-available RS-232C cable to connect the RS-232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on the back panel of this receiver (the cable must be cross type, female-female).

The software to output the results is available by contacting the Pioneer Authorized Distributor for your area (as listed on page 95 of this manual) as well as the instructions necessary for using it.

Please make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Operating system must be Microsoft® Windows® XP or Windows® 2000.

CPU must be at least Pentium 3 / 300 MHz or AMD K6 / 300 MHz (or equivalent) with at least 128 MB of memory, and your monitor must be able to display a minimum resolution of 800x600.

An RS-232C port connector is necessary for graphical output. Refer to the operating instructions and/or the PC manufacturer for more information on making the proper port settings.

System must have internet access.

Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver.

Make sure that the receiver and all connected components are switched off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this.1

Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS- 232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on this receiver. See the documentation provided with the Advanced MCACC application for more information.

RS-232C

Personal computer

Advanced MCACC output using your PC

Before continuing, make sure you have completed step 1 in Data Management on page 46. Note that transmission data is erased when the receiver is turned off.

1 Select ‘Output PC’ and press ENTER.

When the receiver is ready for transmission, Start the

MCACC application on your PC shows on the OSD.

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a. MCACC Data Check

 

 

 

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2Start the MCACC application on your computer. Follow the instructions provided with the application. It will take about ten seconds for the transmission to complete, then you will be able to analyze the output on your computer. Since the data will be cleared from the receiver when you restart reverb measurement or turn off the receiver, you might want to save the information on your PC after measurement.

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Data Management menu. Continue with other settings in the Data Management menu if necessary. Press RETURN again to exit the Data Management menu.

Note

1Make sure that you do this before continuing to the Reverb Measurement option in Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 44 (measurement data is cleared if you switch off the power).

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Contents Operating Instructions For Australia Model Operating EnvironmentVoltage selector Changing the TV format settingChanging the frequency step 10kContents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Hdmi ControlBefore you start Installing the receiverBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Speaker configuration in the OSDProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersMinute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Select the input source you want to playPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Using Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guidePress Phase Phase Control to select Using Full Band Phase ControlFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCRAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioTV game, video camera, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemCenter Placing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1Connecting external antenna to improve FM reception FM wire antennaUsing the antenna adapter Antenna AdapterAC power cord and converter plug use Using an external antenna to improve AM receptionPlugging in the receiver Region Plug typeControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel STANDBY/ONControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERMulti OPE StatusShift SourceListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo TipChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsUsing surround back channel processing While listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc PositionUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerListening to the radio Naming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustMake sure ‘Normal default’ is selected,2 select an System Setup menuPoint Front AlignIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When you’re finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataClearing Mcacc presets Speaker Setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Connecting using HdmiOther connections Basic playback controlsAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Switching the speaker systemUse the Input Select button to select Multi CH Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below MULTI-ZONE listening Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Sub zone ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE listening options Sub Zone Input sources availableUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayCloset or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Pioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay Satellite receiver, etcAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputWhen the receiver is ready for transmission, Start Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterHdmi Control Chapter Hdmi ControlMaking the Hdmi Control connections Synchronized amp mode Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input Input Terminals Source Digital Other Setup menuVideo Multi Channel Input Setup Other SettingsZone Audio Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Setting What it does OptionsSetting the Video options Using other functionsPress V Parameter Video Parameter Use Making an audio or a video recording Playing a different source when recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordSwitching the speaker impedance Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Setting DefaultListening Mode x ch Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode HP Channel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Chapter Resetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for TVs Buttons Function Components Controls for other componentsFunction Components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDisp SHIFT+ HDDPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo Phase Control featureProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output SettingsDisplay Remote control IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXAbout Neural Surround Input signal format Standard Stereo 2 channel signal formatsAuto Surround Multichannel signal formats Movie a MOVIE+THX a THX Games Mode aPro Logic llx Movie a Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX a Movie aSacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60 Input signal formatAdditional information Specifications Features Additional information Cleaning the unitOur philosophy DCDi Pioneer Authorized DistributorsIPod Ready Pioneer Corporation