Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S, VSX-AX5Ai-G Other connections, Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output

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Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output

If you use the Professional Acoustic Calibration (see page 91) to measure the reverb characteristics of your listening room, you can check the results graphically using a computer connected to this receiver. 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 from the support area of the Pioneer website (www.pioneereur. com/files/support/MCACC/software.html). Instructions for using the software are also available here. If you have any questions about the software, please contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on your warranty card.

Please make sure your system meets the following requirements:

•Operating system must be Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition, Windows® 98 Second Edition, or Windows® NT 4.0 (Service pack 6).

•CPU must be at least Pentium 3 / 300MHz or AMD K6 / 300MHz (or equivalent) with at least 128MB 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.

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.

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Advanced MCACC output using your PC

Before continuing, make sure you have completed Professional Acoustic Calibration on page 91.

1 Select ‘PC Output’ and press ENTER.

When the receiver is ready for transmission, Operate a PC shows on the OSD.

Acoustic Cal EQ Pro.			Acoustic Cal	EQ Pro.
[ Auto Pro.		]		PC Output
[ Reverb Measurement ]
[ Reverb View		]	Operate	a PC.
[	PC Output	]
[	Advanced EQ Setup	]
[ Exit		]

[ Exit ]

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, you might want to save the information on your PC after measurement.

3When you’re finished, select ‘Exit’ on the on- screen display.

You’ll be taken to the Advanced EQ Setup. Depending on the results, you may want to continue with the Advanced EQ setup (see Using Professional Acoustic Calibration on page 92 for more on this). You can also simply press Exit again to exit the Professional Acoustic Calibration setup.

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