Pioneer VSX-LX70 manual Settings, Professional Calibration EQ graphical output, Display

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Symptom

Remedy

Can’t record video.

• Check that the source is not copy-protected.

 

• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is

 

used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.

 

 

Noisy, intermittent, or distorted

• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video

picture.

quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on

 

the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display

 

device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.

 

 

Settings

Symptom

Remedy

The Auto MCACC Setup

• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also

continually shows an error.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you

 

will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 48).

 

 

After using the Auto MCACC

• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch off

Setup, the speaker size setting is

all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.

incorrect.

• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.

 

Change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 48, and use the ALL (Keep SP SYSTEM)

 

option for the Custom Menu in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 37 if this is a recurring problem.

 

 

Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker

• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative () terminals are

Distance setting (page 42)

matched up properly).

properly.

 

 

 

The display shows KEY LOCK

• With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button to

ON when you try to make

disable the key lock.

settings.

 

 

 

Most recent settings have been

• The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.

erased.

 

 

 

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output

Symptom

Remedy

The EQ response displayed in the

• There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJUST in the Auto

graphical output following

MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve optimal sound.

calibration does not appear

• Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no adjustment needed.

entirely flat.

• The graph may appear to have shifted vertically when comparing before and after measurements.

 

 

EQ adjustments made using the

• Despite level adjustments being made, the filters used for analysis may not display these adjustments in

Manual MCACC setup on

the graphical output. However, these adjustments are taken this into account by the filters dedicated to

page 40 do not appear to change

overall system calibration.

the graphical output.

 

 

 

Lower frequency response

• Low frequencies used in bass management (the subwoofer channel) will not change for speakers that

curves do not seem to have been

have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not output these frequencies.

calibrated for SMALL speakers.

• Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers’ low frequency limitations, no measurable sound is

 

output for display.

 

 

Graphical output data seems to

• If the power is switched off, the measurement data for graphical output to a PC is cleared.

have disappeared.

 

 

 

Display

Symptom

Remedy

The display is dark or off.

• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.

 

 

After making an adjustment the

• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.

display goes off.

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions For Australia Model Operating Environment10k Changing the TV format settingVoltage selector Changing the frequency stepContents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Before you start ChapterListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterReceiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Progress report is displayed on-screen whileSelect the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a source02 5 minute guide Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsTweeter Midrange Woofer Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Fullband PHASE.3Rear 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 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, VCRThis unit has an on-board Windows Media Audio Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Use a three-way component video cableTV game, video camera, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesCenter Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Placing the speakers Bare wire connectionsAssemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1 Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAntenna Adapter FM wire antennaConnecting external antenna to improve FM reception Using the antenna adapterRegion Plug type Using an external antenna to improve AM receptionAC power cord and converter plug use Plugging in the receiverSTANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display 6TUNE/ST /ENTER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Input SelectSource StatusMulti OPE ShiftListening 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 THX Games ModeTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuFront Align System Setup menuMake sure ‘Normal default’ is selected,2 select an PointIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select the surround back speaker setting Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menuWhen you’re finished, press Return Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelStanding Wave Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Full Band Phase Control Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press EnterSpeaker Distance Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Connecting using HdmiWatching photos and video content Other connectionsAbout Hdmi Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu Switching the speaker systemSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use the Input Select button to select Multi CHConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Sub zone Zone Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsSub Zone Input sources available Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplaySelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC When the receiver is ready for transmission, StartMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi ControlHdmi Control Chapter About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Video Other Setup menuInput Input Terminals Source Digital SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsPress V Parameter Video Parameter Use Using other functionsSetting the Video options Prepare the source you want to record Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordDimming the display Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerSetting Default Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Default system settingsChannel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6 Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode x ch Listening Mode HPControlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Direct functionControls for TVs Using multi operationsUsing System off Function Components Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components HDD Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Disp SHIFT+Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo Phase Control featureDisplay SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXAbout Neural Surround Auto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formats Movie a THX Games Mode aMovie a MOVIE+THX a Pro Logic llx Movie a Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX aSacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60 Input signal formatAdditional information Specifications Our philosophy Additional information Cleaning the unitFeatures IPod Ready Pioneer Authorized DistributorsDCDi Pioneer Corporation