Pioneer VSX-521-K Using the System Setup menu, Manual speaker setup, Manual SP Setup

06The System Setup menu

Chapter 6:

The System Setup menu

Using the System Setup menu

The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking.

Important

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

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

4Select the setting you want to adjust.

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting 5.HDMI Setup 6.Auto Power Down 7.FL Demo Mode

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• Auto MCACC – This is a quick and effective automatic

surround setup (see Automatically setting up for surround

sound (MCACC) on page 19).

• Manual SP Setup

-Speaker Setting – Specify the size and number of

speakers you’ve connected (see below).

-Crossover Network – Specify which frequencies will be

sent to the subwoofer (page 31).

Manual speaker setup

This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

These settings are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 19, it isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.

CAUTION

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

Important

• Depending on the Pre Out Setting, there will be

differences in the speaker items that can be adjusted. The

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-Channel Level – Adjust the overall balance of your

speaker system (page 31).

-Speaker Distance – Specify the distance of your

speakers from the listening position (page 32).

• Input Assign – Specify what you’ve connected to the

component video inputs (see The Input Assign menu on

page 32).

• Pre Out Setting – Specify how to use the PRE OUT SURR

OSD display for these operating instructions is an

example of when the Pre Out Setting is set to Surr. Back.

Speaker Setting

Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound

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

2Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite or component cable.

3Press RECEIVER , then press SETUP.

The System Setup menu appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote control 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.

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BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs (see The Pre Out Setting

on page 33).

• HDMI Setup – Sets synchronized operations when

connected to a device/TV that supports the Control with

HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on page 34).

• Auto Power Down – Sets to automatically turn off the

power when the receiver has not operated for several

hours (see The Auto Power Down menu on page 33).

• FL Demo Mode – Sets the demo display on the front

panel display (see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 33).

(MCACC) on page 19 are correct.

1Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the System Setup menu.

2Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

2.Manual SP		Setup	2a.Speaker Setting
	a.Speaker	Setting	Front		SMALL
	b.Crossover Network		Center	[	SMALL ]
	c.Channel	Level	Surr	[	SMALL ]
	d.Speaker	Distance	Surr. Back	[	NO ]
			Subwoofer:		YES

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3Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then

select a speaker size.

Use / to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers:

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