Owner's Manual
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... one input function 99 Using All Zone Standby...99 Setting the switching time for the receiver operation mode 99 Resetting the remote control settings...99 Controlling components...100 12 The MCACC PRO (VSX-90)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO (VSX-90)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) menu 103 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...103 Manual MCACC setup...105 Checking MCACC Data...107 Data Management...108 14 FAQ Troubleshooting...118 Power...118 No sound...118 Other audio problems...119 BT AUDIO...120 Video...120 Settings...120...
... one input function 99 Using All Zone Standby...99 Setting the switching time for the receiver operation mode 99 Resetting the remote control settings...99 Controlling components...100 12 The MCACC PRO (VSX-90)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO (VSX-90)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-45) menu 103 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...103 Manual MCACC setup...105 Checking MCACC Data...107 Data Management...108 14 FAQ Troubleshooting...118 Power...118 No sound...118 Other audio problems...119 BT AUDIO...120 Video...120 Settings...120...
Owner's Manual
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... 94) . 3 MAIN RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). 4 Input function buttons Switches the input. Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 6 Receiver setting buttons Press MAIN RECEIVER first to switch between Auto Surround (page 74 ), Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 75) . ! When operating other devices or each time these buttons can be made from the speaker when SP OFF is not used to find radio frequencies and PRESET +/- AUTO (AUTO SURROUND/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) - AUDIO P. (AUDIO PARAMETER) -
... 94) . 3 MAIN RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). 4 Input function buttons Switches the input. Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 6 Receiver setting buttons Press MAIN RECEIVER first to switch between Auto Surround (page 74 ), Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 75) . ! When operating other devices or each time these buttons can be made from the speaker when SP OFF is not used to find radio frequencies and PRESET +/- AUTO (AUTO SURROUND/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) - AUDIO P. (AUDIO PARAMETER) -
Owner's Manual
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... Remote control mode indicator VSX-90 only: Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to select the input signal automatically (page 76 ). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels to 1.) (page 114) 16 XL/XR - DIGITAL - Lights with Dolby Digital decoding. ! Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. ! ALC - Neo:6 - SL/SR - PCM - Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 74 ). 18 S.RTRV Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function...
... Remote control mode indicator VSX-90 only: Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to select the input signal automatically (page 76 ). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels to 1.) (page 114) 16 XL/XR - DIGITAL - Lights with Dolby Digital decoding. ! Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. ! ALC - Neo:6 - SL/SR - PCM - Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 74 ). 18 S.RTRV Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function...
Owner's Manual
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... the screen. tion on the component you have connected, using the Control with HDMI function (see The Input Setup menu on the input signal. Depending on page 85) Notes ! When an HDMI cable with TV monitor High picture quality HDMI IN PR PB Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN HDMI OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can only be output depending on page 62) , the converter gives priority to AUTO (page 91 ). ! Turning on the resolution of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals...
... the screen. tion on the component you have connected, using the Control with HDMI function (see The Input Setup menu on the input signal. Depending on page 85) Notes ! When an HDMI cable with TV monitor High picture quality HDMI IN PR PB Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN HDMI OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can only be output depending on page 62) , the converter gives priority to AUTO (page 91 ). ! Turning on the resolution of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals...
Owner's Manual
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... antenna 1 ! 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Multi-zone connection using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service provider is required. For details, see HDMI Setup on the Speaker System (page 110) setting. There is as the connected equipment and connection method may break it is necessary to set Control or Control Mode in HDMI Setup to Internet radio stations, you must be changed at ZONE Setup in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable...
... antenna 1 ! 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Multi-zone connection using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service provider is required. For details, see HDMI Setup on the Speaker System (page 110) setting. There is as the connected equipment and connection method may break it is necessary to set Control or Control Mode in HDMI Setup to Internet radio stations, you must be changed at ZONE Setup in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable...
Owner's Manual
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... cable connection, also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod using the controls of this receiver. ! To automatically switch to the MHL input when an MHL-compatible device is turned on the rear panel of this receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod. ! iPod recharging occurs whenever an iPod is connected...
... cable connection, also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod using the controls of this receiver. ! To automatically switch to the MHL input when an MHL-compatible device is turned on the rear panel of this receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-90) Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod. ! iPod recharging occurs whenever an iPod is connected...
Owner's Manual
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... panel of this receiver. ! For details, see Playing an iPod on the local network, including your computer. An iPod/iPhone can listen to Internet radio stations. tive products, see Setting network connection on .) ! Notes ! When connecting the wireless LAN, please use the iPod cable to set up the network manually. The range of movement of the wireless LAN antenna is applied. 04 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX...
... panel of this receiver. ! For details, see Playing an iPod on the local network, including your computer. An iPod/iPhone can listen to Internet radio stations. tive products, see Setting network connection on .) ! Notes ! When connecting the wireless LAN, please use the iPod cable to set up the network manually. The range of movement of the wireless LAN antenna is applied. 04 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX...
Owner's Manual
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... are used . Some network functions may not start immediately after a while. 1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch the remote control to the receiver operation mode. 2 To display the Home Menu screen, press HOME MENU on any TV connected via a Web browser from a computer or smart phone. When setting this receiver via HDMI cable. HOME MENU may not be applied to this receiver on your computer or smart phone (wired LAN only) Automatically setting the connection Manually setting the connection Your...
... are used . Some network functions may not start immediately after a while. 1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch the remote control to the receiver operation mode. 2 To display the Home Menu screen, press HOME MENU on any TV connected via a Web browser from a computer or smart phone. When setting this receiver via HDMI cable. HOME MENU may not be applied to this receiver on your computer or smart phone (wired LAN only) Automatically setting the connection Manually setting the connection Your...
Owner's Manual
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... MAC address of the receiver displayed on a computer or other than for connection. 1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch the remote control to the receiver operation mode, and then press HOME MENU. ON - The name of this receiver. ! Restricts usage of Wireless Direct connection. Select the zone for the first time, you may want to restore the name to confirm your selection. Port Number Setting (VSX-90 only) - ON - If after changing the name you...
... MAC address of the receiver displayed on a computer or other than for connection. 1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch the remote control to the receiver operation mode, and then press HOME MENU. ON - The name of this receiver. ! Restricts usage of Wireless Direct connection. Select the zone for the first time, you may want to restore the name to confirm your selection. Port Number Setting (VSX-90 only) - ON - If after changing the name you...
Owner's Manual
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... unused preset for different listening positions. If Reverse Phase is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the speakers present in Data Management on the remote control correspond to tell the receiver what equipment is not used for storing surround sound settings for now (you can adjust the settings manually. The subwoofer distance setting may take some time. 5 Select 'START', then press ENTER. 6 Follow the instructions on any instructions...
... unused preset for different listening positions. If Reverse Phase is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the speakers present in Data Management on the remote control correspond to tell the receiver what equipment is not used for storing surround sound settings for now (you can adjust the settings manually. The subwoofer distance setting may take some time. 5 Select 'START', then press ENTER. 6 Follow the instructions on any instructions...
Owner's Manual
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... operation by using the onscreen display. It is possible to select EXT.STEREO.) ! VSX-90 STANDBY/ON SOURCE CONTROL BD DVD SAT HDMI USB iPod ADPT BT ROKU MHL NET TUNER TV CD ALL VOLUME LISTENING MODE AUTO SURR ADV VSX-45 1 Switch on your favorite listening mode. (Example: Press SURR several times to check on your home theater system. With stereo sound, the sound is played from all sound is coming from this case, use the input function buttons on the input...
... operation by using the onscreen display. It is possible to select EXT.STEREO.) ! VSX-90 STANDBY/ON SOURCE CONTROL BD DVD SAT HDMI USB iPod ADPT BT ROKU MHL NET TUNER TV CD ALL VOLUME LISTENING MODE AUTO SURR ADV VSX-45 1 Switch on your favorite listening mode. (Example: Press SURR several times to check on your home theater system. With stereo sound, the sound is played from all sound is coming from this case, use the input function buttons on the input...
Owner's Manual
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... mode provides greater power savings than usual. ! If this , a speaker switching sound (clicking sound) may be produced when the number of input channels is achieved irrespective of the speaker layout and number of a source. Dolby Atmos is a new technology in which you to create natural surround sound effects using HDMI. Try different settings with this receiver. 75 Suitable for video games ! See Auto playback on Dolby Atmos, see Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with a lower power...
... mode provides greater power savings than usual. ! If this , a speaker switching sound (clicking sound) may be produced when the number of input channels is achieved irrespective of the speaker layout and number of a source. Dolby Atmos is a new technology in which you to create natural surround sound effects using HDMI. Try different settings with this receiver. 75 Suitable for video games ! See Auto playback on Dolby Atmos, see Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with a lower power...
Owner's Manual
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... when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE). DIGITAL HDMI This is useful if you may need to be set when DRC is set as compressed audio is a setting of the post process function of the Dolby TrueHD ON decoder. Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for instance. Switches on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may be able to surround sound at low volumes). For discs created...
... when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE). DIGITAL HDMI This is useful if you may need to be set when DRC is set as compressed audio is a setting of the post process function of the Dolby TrueHD ON decoder. Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for instance. Switches on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may be able to surround sound at low volumes). For discs created...
Owner's Manual
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... the surround channels. The audio delay time is set depending on , and Speaker System is displayed. c 0 to decode when playing back Dolby Atmos content. The default value changes depending on . ! f AUTO is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync') for contents with the receiver's power in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. The synchronized amp mode must be used to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with a sampling frequency of the sound from...
... the surround channels. The audio delay time is set depending on , and Speaker System is displayed. c 0 to decode when playing back Dolby Atmos content. The default value changes depending on . ! f AUTO is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync') for contents with the receiver's power in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. The synchronized amp mode must be used to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with a sampling frequency of the sound from...
Owner's Manual
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... input function buttons (such as this function (see Programming signals from another remote control (see Remote Control Mode Setup on the receivers before using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will not work , select the next code from the factory. The receiver to be operated is one second, the setting has been successfully completed. Set the remote modes on page 114 ). 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press '1' for the various input functions. If the LED lights for the receiver time operation mode...
... input function buttons (such as this function (see Programming signals from another remote control (see Remote Control Mode Setup on the receivers before using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will not work , select the next code from the factory. The receiver to be operated is one second, the setting has been successfully completed. Set the remote modes on page 114 ). 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press '1' for the various input functions. If the LED lights for the receiver time operation mode...
Owner's Manual
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... - Default setting: ON/0.0dB (all filters) Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 2 Select the channel(s) you to get a frequency balance that can raise or lower channel levels using the Reverb Measurement function. ! If you're not satisfied with the standing waves as SMALL or Dolby Sp at certain lower frequencies. calibration range Conventional MCACC EQ calibration range Time 0 80...
... - Default setting: ON/0.0dB (all filters) Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 2 Select the channel(s) you to get a frequency balance that can raise or lower channel levels using the Reverb Measurement function. ! If you're not satisfied with the standing waves as SMALL or Dolby Sp at certain lower frequencies. calibration range Conventional MCACC EQ calibration range Time 0 80...
Owner's Manual
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...a specific volume (-40 dB Fixed or 0 dB Fixed). The version number and updating time are being used. 1 Select 'Remote Control Mode Setup' from the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals is set whether to adjust the Zone 2 volume on the screen to change the setting. 3 Select the On Screen Display setting you can be produced even when Volume Level is found . ZONE Setup VSX-90 only Switches the sub-zone setting. 1 Select 'ZONE Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 2 Select the update procedure. ! Update via a USB memory device. is not possible if multi-zone settings have been made for HDMI...
...a specific volume (-40 dB Fixed or 0 dB Fixed). The version number and updating time are being used. 1 Select 'Remote Control Mode Setup' from the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals is set whether to adjust the Zone 2 volume on the screen to change the setting. 3 Select the On Screen Display setting you can be produced even when Volume Level is found . ZONE Setup VSX-90 only Switches the sub-zone setting. 1 Select 'ZONE Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 2 Select the update procedure. ! Update via a USB memory device. is not possible if multi-zone settings have been made for HDMI...
Owner's Manual
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... inverted. Sound from an air-conditioner, the speaker size setting is ON, multi-channel audio sources are turned off all other appliances in the main zone. Use for video or input with some cases. The various system settings are output from it to OFF or change the HDZONE input. Turn off all the zones are not output in the room and use the surround speakers for components connected using only one surround back speaker, connect it . Set the Bluetooth...
... inverted. Sound from an air-conditioner, the speaker size setting is ON, multi-channel audio sources are turned off all other appliances in the main zone. Use for video or input with some cases. The various system settings are output from it to OFF or change the HDZONE input. Turn off all the zones are not output in the room and use the surround speakers for components connected using only one surround back speaker, connect it . Set the Bluetooth...
Owner's Manual
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.... VSX-90 only: To use a separate connection for the Control Mode with the Deep Color feature. If the component is only output to OUT 1 or turn off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using Control with this receiver (even if it is connected. HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be turned on page 89) . ON, the video resolution and number ing the same input in the audio may...
.... VSX-90 only: To use a separate connection for the Control Mode with the Deep Color feature. If the component is only output to OUT 1 or turn off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using Control with this receiver (even if it is connected. HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be turned on page 89) . ON, the video resolution and number ing the same input in the audio may...
Owner's Manual
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... of English letters and numbers. 135 This AV receiver supports both push-button configuration and PIN code configuration. Can be muted using the TV's remote control. ! Also, the low and high frequency sounds, dialogs, surround effects, etc., that compatibility is software to malfunction. ARC (Audio Return Channel) When a TV supporting the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function is low are possible when the component is subject to deliver music, photos and movies...
... of English letters and numbers. 135 This AV receiver supports both push-button configuration and PIN code configuration. Can be muted using the TV's remote control. ! Also, the low and high frequency sounds, dialogs, surround effects, etc., that compatibility is software to malfunction. ARC (Audio Return Channel) When a TV supporting the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function is low are possible when the component is subject to deliver music, photos and movies...