07The System Setup menu

ZONE2 – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals for an independent system in another zone (see MULTI-ZONE listening on page 50).

3When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the System Setup menu.

Manual MCACC setup

You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8.

You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

Important

For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position.

Press SETUP to display the System Setup menu before you connect the microphone to this receiver. If the microphone is connected while the System Setup menu is not being displayed, the display will change to the Auto MCACC setup menu. See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference.

If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume as necessary.

Caution

The test tones used in the MCACC setup are output at high volume.

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

See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this screen.

System Setup

 

3.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

1.Surr

Back System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Fine

Ch

Level

 

 

 

2.Auto

MCACC

 

 

b.Fine

SP

Distance

 

 

3.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

c.Advanced EQ Setup

 

4.Manual

SP Setup

 

 

d.EQ

Data

Copy

 

 

 

5.Input

Assign

 

 

e.EQ

CUSTOM1

Adjust

 

6.Other

Setup

 

 

f .EQ

CUSTOM2

Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

g.EQ

Data

Check

 

 

 

: Exit

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

2 Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in order.

Fine Ch Level – Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel Level below).

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Fine SP Distance – Make precise delay settings for your speaker system (see Fine Speaker Distance on page 37).

Advanced EQ Setup – Calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the speakers and make detailed settings according to your room’s reverb characteristics (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically on page 38).

EQ Data Copy – Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ settings for manual adjustment (see Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 38).

EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust – Make detailed manual adjustments to your custom Acoustic Calibration EQ settings (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 39).

EQ Data Check – Check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on- screen display (see Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 39).

Fine Channel Level

• Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels)

You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 40.

1Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output.

3.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

3a.Fine Channel Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Fine

Ch

Level

 

 

 

 

 

b.Fine

SP

Distance

 

 

Please Wait... 20

 

c.Advanced EQ Setup

 

 

d.EQ

Data

Copy

 

 

 

Caution!

 

e.EQ

CUSTOM1

Adjust

 

 

f .EQ

CUSTOM2

Adjust

 

Loud test tones

 

g.EQ

Data

Check

 

will be output.

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

:Cancel

2Adjust the level of the left channel, press ENTER. This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0dB so that you’ll have plenty of room to adjust the other speaker levels.

3a.Fine Channel Level

MCACC:M1. MEMORY 1

L(Reference)

+0.5dB

Enter:Next :Cancel

3Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels

(+/–10dB) as necessary.

Use / to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker.

En

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Pioneer VSX-90TXV operating instructions System Setup menu, Manual Mcacc setup, Fine Channel Level

VSX-90TXV specifications

The Pioneer VSX-90TXV is a powerhouse of a receiver that caters to the most discerning audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. With its robust build and an impressive array of features, this model stands out as a staple in the Pioneer lineup, making it a noteworthy option for anyone looking to enhance their audio experience.

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