Better sound using Phase Control | Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K manual

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•Speaker Setting – The size and number of speakers you’ve connected (see page 40 for more on this)

•Speaker Distance – The distance of your speakers from the listening position (see page 42 for more on this)

•Channel Level – The overall balance of your speaker system (see page 41 for more on this)

•Acoustic Cal EQ – Adjustments to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 37 for more on this)

Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen. When you’re finished, select SKIP to go back to the System Setup menu.

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

•Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

Better sound using Phase Control

This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/ or coloring of the sound (see illustration below).

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Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching1 for an optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.

RECEIVER			SOURCE
INPUT SELECT
	MULTI CONTROL		TV CTRL
DVD/LD	TV/SAT	DVR/VCR	F.AUDIO
CD-R/TAPE	XM RADIO	SIRIUS
CD	FM	AM	RECEIVER
AUTO SURR	F.S.SURRSTEREO/	STANDARD ADV.SURR
PHASE	ACOUSTIC	DIALOG	SOUND
PHASE	EQ	DIALOG	RETRIEVER
	EFFECT	LEVEL
	/CH SEL	LEVEL

MUTE

• Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction.

Note

1Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will be produced.

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Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K Better sound using Phase Control, Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup

Contents

VSX-817 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional information Checking what’s in the box Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteries Introduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround Sound Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc 02 5 minute guide Wait for the test tones to finish Minute guideFollow the instructions on-screen Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections This will allow you to play the sound from Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVConnect the analog audio outputs from This receiver to a video input on your TV Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connect an optical digital audio output Connecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting other video components DVR, VCR, LD player, etc Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel video terminal Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVR To improve FM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve AM reception Connecting up Connecting the speakers Surround speakers Surround back speakers When placing speakers near the TV, we Hints on speaker placementSurround and surround back speakers View of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setupAC outlet Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays Display Direct DigitalVIR.SB Auto Surr Controls and displays Remote control Level + Master Volume +Setup TOP Menu Operating range of remote control Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround sound Setting What it does Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting the effect options Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereo Using surround back channel processing Listening to your system Using Stream DirectListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Midnight and Loudness Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Choosing the input signal Listening to your system Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Playing other sources Selecting the front audio inputs Playback the connected component Surround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjust Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select the surround back speaker setting Fine Channel Level Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker Distance Select ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Automatically8, ALL CH Adjust and Front Align Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Manual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Speaker Setting Manual SP Setup menu Crossover Network Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuWhen you’re finished, press Return Channel Level Speaker Distance Saving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radio Naming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets Making recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Use the number buttons to enter the preset code Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Direct function Select Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput Source  Button s Function Components Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components SHIFT+  SHIFT+ HDD Shift Enter GuideCH + DVD Shift DVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB Manufacturer Code Press XM Radio SHIFT+FM to switch to the XM Radio input Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connections Other connections Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM Radio Listening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner One at time with Press Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius inputListening to Sirius Radio ENTER.3 You want Using the Sirius MenuPress Press TOP Menu Use Below are for the Second Zone setting only.1 Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputs Other Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup Select ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Additional information TroubleshootingProblemRemedy Additional information Chapter Problem Remedy Additional information XM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionSirius radio messages Press Setup to confirm Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance OK? shows in the display Additional information Specifications AM Tuner Section Power cord cautionCleaning the unit Miscellaneous We Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe level Limited Warranty Pioneer Corporation