The Advanced MCACC menu

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1Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced MCACC menu.

See Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 71 if you’re not already at this screen.

1.Advanced MCACC

 

1c.Manual MCACC

 

A/V RECEIVER

 

A/V RECEIVER

 

a. Full Auto MCACC

 

1. Fine Channel Level

 

b. Auto MCACC

 

2. Fine SP Distance

 

c. Manual MCACC

 

3. Standing Wave

 

d. Demo

 

4. EQ Adjust

 

 

 

5. EQ Professional

 

Exit

Return

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

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

Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low

frequencies in your listening room (see Standing Wave on page 76).

The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 77:

EQ Adjust – Manually adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system while listening to test tones (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 77).

EQ Professional – Calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the speakers and make detailed settings according to your room’s reverb characteristics (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 77).

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. You can adjust the Channel Level of each speaker in 0.5 dB increments. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 84.

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

The volume increases to the 0.0 dB reference level.

1c.Manual MCACC

 

 

1c1.Fine Channel Level

A/V RECEIVER

 

 

A/V RECEIVER

1. Fine Channel Level

 

 

 

2. Fine SP Distance

 

 

CAUTION

3. Standing Wave

 

 

Loud test tones will be output.

4. EQ Adjust

 

 

5. EQ Professional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please wait...**

Exit

Return

Exit

Cancel

2 Adjust the level of the left channel.

This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0.0dB so that you’ll have plenty of room to adjust the other speaker levels.

1c1.Fine Channel Level

A/V RECEIVER

MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1

Reference Ch : L

Ref.Ch Level : 0.0 dB

Exit

Cancel

• After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output.

3Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/

–10.0 dB) as necessary.

Use / to adjust the volume of the speaker you

selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press  to confirm and continue to the next channel.

 

 

1c1.Fine Channel Level

 

 

A/V RECEIVER

 

R <=> L

L

:

0.0 dB

R

:

0.0 dB

C

:

0.0 dB

SL

:

0.0 dB

SR

:

0.0 dB

SBL

:

0.0 dB

SBR

:

0.0 dB

SW

:

0.0 dB

Exit

 

Finish

For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select.

If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / to select it.

4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Fine Speaker Distance

• Default setting: 3.00m (all speakers)

For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time. You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 1 cm increments. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 84.

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Fine Channel Level, Fine Speaker Distance, Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced Mcacc menu

VSX-LX52 specifications

The Pioneer VSX-LX52 is a high-performance AV receiver designed to enhance your home theater experience, offering an array of advanced technologies and features to meet the demands of audiophiles and casual listeners alike. This receiver supports a 9.1 channel configuration, allowing for dynamic and immersive surround sound that can bring movies, music, and games to life in your living room.

One of the standout features of the VSX-LX52 is its support for the latest audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. These object-based audio technologies enable sound to move freely around you in three-dimensional space, creating a captivating listening experience that pulls you into the action. Additionally, the receiver is compatible with legacy surround sound formats, ensuring that you can enjoy a wide variety of content.

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