Owner's Manual
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...to hook up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) below for the MCACC preset you 're in Installing your speaker system on page 17. Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Left (SL) Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Back Left (SBL) • Using the Auto ...effect on this . • Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level. 4 Use the on your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for more on the sound. Caution • The test tones used in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD on ...
...to hook up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) below for the MCACC preset you 're in Installing your speaker system on page 17. Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Left (SL) Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Back Left (SBL) • Using the Auto ...effect on this . • Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level. 4 Use the on your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for more on the sound. Caution • The test tones used in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD on ...
Owner's Manual
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...XM RADIO DVD SIRIUS TV DVR 2 DVR 1 TV CTRL CD-R/TAPE iPod HDMI 2 HDMI 1 CD TUNER ZONE 2 RECEIVER SR+ DIMMER DIALOG E MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL BAND ... Noise Microphone Speaker YES/NO [ OK ] [ ] [ ] :Cancel 1.Auto MCACC Check! Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you're using a subwoofer, make sure to connect your speakers as possible while this case, you don't need to be as quiet as necessary before continuing to step 4. •...
...XM RADIO DVD SIRIUS TV DVR 2 DVR 1 TV CTRL CD-R/TAPE iPod HDMI 2 HDMI 1 CD TUNER ZONE 2 RECEIVER SR+ DIMMER DIALOG E MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL BAND ... Noise Microphone Speaker YES/NO [ OK ] [ ] [ ] :Cancel 1.Auto MCACC Check! Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you're using a subwoofer, make sure to connect your speakers as possible while this case, you don't need to be as quiet as necessary before continuing to step 4. •...
Owner's Manual
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... we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you want multichannel surround sound...the Auto MCACC Setup. Sound source Subwoofer PHASE CONTROL ON Front speaker Listening position Sound source Subwoofer Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use the input source buttons on your system components and receiver. Check for an optimal sound ...
... we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you want multichannel surround sound...the Auto MCACC Setup. Sound source Subwoofer PHASE CONTROL ON Front speaker Listening position Sound source Subwoofer Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use the input source buttons on your system components and receiver. Check for an optimal sound ...
Owner's Manual
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...pre-amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. Connecting additional amplifiers on page 54 (see The Input Setup menu on ...8226; For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the AV options on page 63) OFF. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other...7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. AC outlet on page 20. Use of the receiver. Switching components on and off with multichannel analog ...
...pre-amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. Connecting additional amplifiers on page 54 (see The Input Setup menu on ...8226; For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the AV options on page 63) OFF. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other...7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. AC outlet on page 20. Use of the receiver. Switching components on and off with multichannel analog ...
Owner's Manual
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...Subwoofer Front left Center main surround speakers should always be connected to the left surround back terminal). Although this is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of the receiver.../SAT DVR/VCR1 AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- Make sure to cut off as a subwoofer. Caution • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of less than 8 Ω). If any of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting...
...Subwoofer Front left Center main surround speakers should always be connected to the left surround back terminal). Although this is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of the receiver.../SAT DVR/VCR1 AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- Make sure to cut off as a subwoofer. Caution • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of less than 8 Ω). If any of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting...
Owner's Manual
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...sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your ears and titled slight downward. Front left Center Front right Subwoofer Surround left and right speakers. • It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. If not, place them very... high on the quality of the sound. to 3 ft.) higher than the front and center speakers. 03 Connecting your subwoofer. • When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the ...
...sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your ears and titled slight downward. Front left Center Front right Subwoofer Surround left and right speakers. • It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. If not, place them very... high on the quality of the sound. to 3 ft.) higher than the front and center speakers. 03 Connecting your subwoofer. • When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... ft. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can cause a fire or give you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for... a replacement. • The receiver should not be connected to the ...
... ft. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can cause a fire or give you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for... a replacement. • The receiver should not be connected to the ...
Owner's Manual
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... than FOCUS mode.1 FOCUS position (Recommend) Front left speaker Front right speaker WIDE position Front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on this . • F.S.SURR WIDE - See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this mode. See Auto playback...- Analog sources are heard according to the settings made in Setting the AV options on this . No sound is heard with different input signal formats on page 8. 28 En All unnecessary signal processing is performed. RECEIVER • While listening to a source, press STEREO/F.S.SURR to a ...
... than FOCUS mode.1 FOCUS position (Recommend) Front left speaker Front right speaker WIDE position Front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on this . • F.S.SURR WIDE - See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this mode. See Auto playback...- Analog sources are heard according to the settings made in Setting the AV options on this . No sound is heard with different input signal formats on page 8. 28 En All unnecessary signal processing is performed. RECEIVER • While listening to a source, press STEREO/F.S.SURR to a ...
Owner's Manual
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...equalization is applied to the front left and right channels), and OFF (only available when ALL is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in accordance with no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. See Professional Acoustic ...EQ Pro.) - This determines how the frequency balance is selected,1 select an MCACC preset2 then select OK. Note 1 If you are using a subwoofer, it to any one listening position. 35 En Otherwise, place the microphone at your setup. The System Setup menu 07 1 Select 'Auto MCACC'...
...equalization is applied to the front left and right channels), and OFF (only available when ALL is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in accordance with no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. See Professional Acoustic ...EQ Pro.) - This determines how the frequency balance is selected,1 select an MCACC preset2 then select OK. Note 1 If you are using a subwoofer, it to any one listening position. 35 En Otherwise, place the microphone at your setup. The System Setup menu 07 1 Select 'Auto MCACC'...
Owner's Manual
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...test tones to be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the optimum receiver settings for more on the acoustic characteristics of around 12 cm (5 inches) will be as quiet as an independent speaker system... Check) select RETRY after you have finished checking each screen. 07 The System Setup menu • Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. Subwoofer Check :Cancel 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing... (6/9) Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ OK ] Channel Level [ OK ] Speaker Distance [ ] :Cancel Again, try ...
...test tones to be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the optimum receiver settings for more on the acoustic characteristics of around 12 cm (5 inches) will be as quiet as an independent speaker system... Check) select RETRY after you have finished checking each screen. 07 The System Setup menu • Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. Subwoofer Check :Cancel 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing... (6/9) Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ OK ] Channel Level [ OK ] Speaker Distance [ ] :Cancel Again, try ...
Owner's Manual
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...microphone to your room's reverb characteristics (see Bi-amping your speaker system (see Fine Speaker Distance on page 34 if you 're using a subwoofer, switch it about ear level at this for an independent system in order. • Fine Ch Level - Control overly resonant low frequencies in ...the Manual speaker setup on page 55). 3 When you 're biamping your speaker system while listening to the Auto MCACC setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. The System Setup menu 07 1 Select 'Surr Back System' from the System Setup menu on page 38). &#...
...microphone to your room's reverb characteristics (see Bi-amping your speaker system (see Fine Speaker Distance on page 34 if you 're using a subwoofer, switch it about ear level at this for an independent system in order. • Fine Ch Level - Control overly resonant low frequencies in ...the Manual speaker setup on page 55). 3 When you 're biamping your speaker system while listening to the Auto MCACC setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. The System Setup menu 07 1 Select 'Surr Back System' from the System Setup menu on page 38). &#...
Owner's Manual
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...:M1. Use / to adjust the volume of the speaker you 'll have plenty of your speakers very slightly. • For better audibility, the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone (oscillating pulses are heard from 0.5 to 45.0 feet. 3b.Fine SP Distance L R C SL SR SBL SBR SW 10.0ft (Reference) [ 9.0ft...
...:M1. Use / to adjust the volume of the speaker you 'll have plenty of your speakers very slightly. • For better audibility, the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone (oscillating pulses are heard from 0.5 to 45.0 feet. 3b.Fine SP Distance L R C SL SR SBL SBR SW 10.0ft (Reference) [ 9.0ft...
Owner's Manual
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...balance seems uneven, you 're finished, go back to the top of reduction to your MCACC presets.1 1 Select 'Standing Wave' from Pioneer-see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 58 for more on this happens, bring the level down until OVER! Acoustic standing ...Default setting: ON 1 Select 'EQ Adjust' from the display. This can also adjust these settings manually to select the channel. Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to the Manual MCACC setup menu. disappears from the Manual MCACC setup menu. Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration Equalization is too ...
...balance seems uneven, you 're finished, go back to the top of reduction to your MCACC presets.1 1 Select 'Standing Wave' from Pioneer-see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 58 for more on this happens, bring the level down until OVER! Acoustic standing ...Default setting: ON 1 Select 'EQ Adjust' from the display. This can also adjust these settings manually to select the channel. Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to the Manual MCACC setup menu. disappears from the Manual MCACC setup menu. Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration Equalization is too ...
Owner's Manual
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...axis indicate decibels in Reverb Measurement (step 3 above , you can choose the time period that customizing system calibration using this receiver (before selecting this to measure the reverb characteristics of your listening area without reverb measurement, it before pressing SETUP. 41 En ... 60~80ms. This setting will alter the settings you want to go back and forth between your connected speakers (excluding the subwoofer), and display the measurements for the following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area with EQ OFF Setting Start...
...axis indicate decibels in Reverb Measurement (step 3 above , you can choose the time period that customizing system calibration using this receiver (before selecting this to measure the reverb characteristics of your listening area without reverb measurement, it before pressing SETUP. 41 En ... 60~80ms. This setting will alter the settings you want to go back and forth between your connected speakers (excluding the subwoofer), and display the measurements for the following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area with EQ OFF Setting Start...
Owner's Manual
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...' and set the crossover frequency.4 Frequencies below this point will be fixed to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be for the subwoofer. Adjust channel levels as SMALL. Also, the center and surround speakers can 't adjust the surround back settings. • If the surround...case, try changing the position or direction of bass due low frequency cancellations. Select the number of surround back speakers you have a subwoofer and like lots of your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you selected Speaker B or Front Bi-Amp (in Surround ...
...' and set the crossover frequency.4 Frequencies below this point will be fixed to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be for the subwoofer. Adjust channel levels as SMALL. Also, the center and surround speakers can 't adjust the surround back settings. • If the surround...case, try changing the position or direction of bass due low frequency cancellations. Select the number of surround back speakers you have a subwoofer and like lots of your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you selected Speaker B or Front Bi-Amp (in Surround ...
Owner's Manual
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You will return to switch speakers. Tip • For best surround sound, make the setting. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the listening position. The X-Curve is required that you ... movie soundtracks.2 1 Select 'X-Curve' from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is emitted.1 5 When you won't be flat and the X-Curve has no effect. 3 Select 'Return' then press ENTER to your room size: ...
You will return to switch speakers. Tip • For best surround sound, make the setting. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the listening position. The X-Curve is required that you ... movie soundtracks.2 1 Select 'X-Curve' from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is emitted.1 5 When you won't be flat and the X-Curve has no effect. 3 Select 'Return' then press ENTER to your room size: ...
Owner's Manual
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... on whether your player supports surround back channels).1 Make sure that the player is set the playback source to stereo playback in the subwoofer channel. After selecting Speaker B in another room. See Switching the speaker system below are for the listening options with an impedance of...out terminals may have set to output multichannel analog audio. 1 Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding MULTI CH input jack on this receiver. • Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections. 2 If your DVD player to...
... on whether your player supports surround back channels).1 Make sure that the player is set the playback source to stereo playback in the subwoofer channel. After selecting Speaker B in another room. See Switching the speaker system below are for the listening options with an impedance of...out terminals may have set to output multichannel analog audio. 1 Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding MULTI CH input jack on this receiver. • Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections. 2 If your DVD player to...
Owner's Manual
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...be the same as when selecting speaker system A (above). Using a banana plug for bi-wiring are fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your subwoofer, if connected) as the sound from the speakers. Your speakers must be downmixed to do this (having separate terminals for bi-amping. SPEAKERS ...including from your speakers. • Don't connect different speakers from the 'Surr Back System' menu. See Surround back speaker setting on the receiver. Again, to the Low terminals. Sound is when you 're using. 1 Connect your system using the surround back speaker terminals. Bi-...
...be the same as when selecting speaker system A (above). Using a banana plug for bi-wiring are fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your subwoofer, if connected) as the sound from the speakers. Your speakers must be downmixed to do this (having separate terminals for bi-amping. SPEAKERS ...including from your speakers. • Don't connect different speakers from the 'Surr Back System' menu. See Surround back speaker setting on the receiver. Again, to the Low terminals. Sound is when you 're using. 1 Connect your system using the surround back speaker terminals. Bi-...
Owner's Manual
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...OUT MONITOR ZONE 2 & SOURCE OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- MULTI-ZONE listening This receiver can power two independent systems in separate rooms after you 're not using the SurrBack System setup (see Speaker Setting on ) and the sub zone...INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer • You can be used. Note 1 Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on the rear of speakers attached to ...
...OUT MONITOR ZONE 2 & SOURCE OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- MULTI-ZONE listening This receiver can power two independent systems in separate rooms after you 're not using the SurrBack System setup (see Speaker Setting on ) and the sub zone...INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer • You can be used. Note 1 Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on the rear of speakers attached to ...
Owner's Manual
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... in radio • Use an outdoor antenna for the input jack the component is connected to OFF, or a very quiet setting (see Setting the AV options on page 63). • Check the speaker level settings (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 43) • If there is very... information in the source. A multichannel DVD source appears to On. The scan function of the receiver. When playing a DTS format LD there is not set to be recorded in the source material, change your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off or move the other equipment, such ...
... in radio • Use an outdoor antenna for the input jack the component is connected to OFF, or a very quiet setting (see Setting the AV options on page 63). • Check the speaker level settings (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 43) • If there is very... information in the source. A multichannel DVD source appears to On. The scan function of the receiver. When playing a DTS format LD there is not set to be recorded in the source material, change your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off or move the other equipment, such ...
