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... Acoustic Calibration EQ 39 Data Management 42 Manual speaker setup 43 Speaker Setting 43 Channel Level 44 Speaker Distance 45 X-Curve 45 THX Audio Setting 45 4 En After you start Features 6 Checking what's in the box 7 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7 02 5 ... 13 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 13 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources 14 Using the component video jacks 14 Connecting digital audio sources 15 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 16 Connecting analog audio sources 16 Connecting a component ...
... Acoustic Calibration EQ 39 Data Management 42 Manual speaker setup 43 Speaker Setting 43 Channel Level 44 Speaker Distance 45 X-Curve 45 THX Audio Setting 45 4 En After you start Features 6 Checking what's in the box 7 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7 02 5 ... 13 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 13 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources 14 Using the component video jacks 14 Connecting digital audio sources 15 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 16 Connecting analog audio sources 16 Connecting a component ...
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... Auto MCACC Setup. This receiver will have your speakers and place them for both channel delay and channel level. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver's display, indicating that came...guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multichannel surround..., so with your liking. In most cases, you won't have set the receiver to set the video input on page 17. Connect your speakers as shown in no time at high...
... Auto MCACC Setup. This receiver will have your speakers and place them for both channel delay and channel level. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver's display, indicating that came...guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multichannel surround..., so with your liking. In most cases, you won't have set the receiver to set the video input on page 17. Connect your speakers as shown in no time at high...
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... surround sound from this is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 43. • The subwoofer distance setting...VOL 1 Switch on the receiver and your normal listeningTUNpE osition (use a tripod if possible). VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP... MIC The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is selected,2 select an MCACC preset3 then select OK. 4 Follow the instructions on-screen. A progress report is displayed on page 34 for channel...
... surround sound from this is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 43. • The subwoofer distance setting...VOL 1 Switch on the receiver and your normal listeningTUNpE osition (use a tripod if possible). VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP... MIC The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is selected,2 select an MCACC preset3 then select OK. 4 Follow the instructions on-screen. A progress report is displayed on page 34 for channel...
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...manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 29). 3 • You may be affecting the environment and switch them . • Some older TVs may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. PHASE CONTROL OFF Front speaker Listening position ? Note 1 Make sure that the TV's video input is set to this receiver...presence of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is now selected.) 2 If you may interfere with your TV, make sure your sound source arrives at your TV so ...
...manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 29). 3 • You may be affecting the environment and switch them . • Some older TVs may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. PHASE CONTROL OFF Front speaker Listening position ? Note 1 Make sure that the TV's video input is set to this receiver...presence of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is now selected.) 2 If you may interfere with your TV, make sure your sound source arrives at your TV so ...
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...the audio/video outputs of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-video cable. 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to tell the receiver ... your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to the recorder's audio/ video inputs. VSX-91TXH OPTICAL MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE ZONE 2 ANTENNA IN 1 DIGITAL OUT OUT IR IN ... the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to one of progressive scan video (if your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. See the manuals that came with ...
...the audio/video outputs of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-video cable. 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to tell the receiver ... your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to the recorder's audio/ video inputs. VSX-91TXH OPTICAL MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE ZONE 2 ANTENNA IN 1 DIGITAL OUT OUT IR IN ... the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to one of progressive scan video (if your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. See the manuals that came with ...
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... ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 RS-232C S-VIDEO iPod IN IN IN OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD)...the very least, front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Although this is twisted together and inserted ... MULTI CH IN CENTER VSX-91TXH AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Surround left Surround ...
... ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 RS-232C S-VIDEO iPod IN IN IN OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD)...the very least, front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Although this is twisted together and inserted ... MULTI CH IN CENTER VSX-91TXH AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Surround left Surround ...
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.... Listening position Surround back left and right speakers. • It is in .) fig. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should help you 're listening to place the surround speakers farther away from your system..... Important • Please refer to 3 ft.) higher than the front and center speakers. to the manual that the sound of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. Doing so can... shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the center channel is firmly clamped (fig. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them...
.... Listening position Surround back left and right speakers. • It is in .) fig. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should help you 're listening to place the surround speakers farther away from your system..... Important • Please refer to 3 ft.) higher than the front and center speakers. to the manual that the sound of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. Doing so can... shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the center channel is firmly clamped (fig. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them...
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..., and they have no effect when headphones are connected. 3 • This receiver can simply switch surround back channel processing off . Press repeatedly to select one of source you're listening to ... PCM (32 kHz to the instruction manual supplied with DTS or DTS-HD decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to cycle the surround back channel options. Choosing the input signal You need...; PCM - With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be set the signal input to check and manage your TV, not from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV). Selects an optical or coaxial...
..., and they have no effect when headphones are connected. 3 • This receiver can simply switch surround back channel processing off . Press repeatedly to select one of source you're listening to ... PCM (32 kHz to the instruction manual supplied with DTS or DTS-HD decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to cycle the surround back channel options. Choosing the input signal You need...; PCM - With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be set the signal input to check and manage your TV, not from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV). Selects an optical or coaxial...
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... MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL BAND TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL ANT REC INFO MUTE MPX REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DISP CH PHOTO STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch DVD CH STEREO/ F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT ..., the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. 32 En The receiver will start over. Saving station presets If you already know the frequency of manually tuning in each . If you often listen to have the receiver store the frequency for other stations. Each press switches...
... MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL BAND TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL ANT REC INFO MUTE MPX REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DISP CH PHOTO STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch DVD CH STEREO/ F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT ..., the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. 32 En The receiver will start over. Saving station presets If you already know the frequency of manually tuning in each . If you often listen to have the receiver store the frequency for other stations. Each press switches...
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... (Expert) If your setup requires more detailed setup. • Surr Back System - channel level) from the Option setup screen (step 2). 34 En System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit • Auto MCACC - Specify how...tune your TV. Specify what you've connected to the digital and component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup on page 61). 07 The System Setup menu Chapter 7: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make...
... (Expert) If your setup requires more detailed setup. • Surr Back System - channel level) from the Option setup screen (step 2). 34 En System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit • Auto MCACC - Specify how...tune your TV. Specify what you've connected to the digital and component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup on page 61). 07 The System Setup menu Chapter 7: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make...
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...later in Data Management on page 42). 3 The Aco Cal EQ Pro. VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC If you switch on the system. The default...positions. If the System Setup screen is not displayed, refer to Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. This is turned...Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit 1.Auto MCACC Surr Back System [ Normal (SB) ] Data Save to your Auto Mode setting, you can specify the MCACC preset where you want .3 The available options are ALL, ALL (Keep SPsetting),4 Speaker Setting, Channel...
...later in Data Management on page 42). 3 The Aco Cal EQ Pro. VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC If you switch on the system. The default...positions. If the System Setup screen is not displayed, refer to Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. This is turned...Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit 1.Auto MCACC Surr Back System [ Normal (SB) ] Data Save to your Auto Mode setting, you can specify the MCACC preset where you want .3 The available options are ALL, ALL (Keep SPsetting),4 Speaker Setting, Channel...
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...connections. A progress report is selected, then press ENTER. Filter settings to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back) and continue. 7 Make sure 'OK' is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to control lower 'boomy' frequencies (see page 39 for ambient noise ... RETURN to go back to be a problem, you will end up with this ) • Channel Level - Note 1 This screen is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on this is happening. When you're finished, select RETURN to go back to the...
...connections. A progress report is selected, then press ENTER. Filter settings to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back) and continue. 7 Make sure 'OK' is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to control lower 'boomy' frequencies (see page 39 for ambient noise ... RETURN to go back to be a problem, you will end up with this ) • Channel Level - Note 1 This screen is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on this is happening. When you're finished, select RETURN to go back to the...
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...37 En The last two settings are output at your speaker system. Manually adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel Level below , you 're finished, press RETURN. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you might want to ... EQ on page 39). • EQ Professional - Press SETUP to stereo playback in Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit 2.Surround Back System Surround Back System Normal ...
...37 En The last two settings are output at your speaker system. Manually adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel Level below , you 're finished, press RETURN. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you might want to ... EQ on page 39). • EQ Professional - Press SETUP to stereo playback in Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit 2.Surround Back System Surround Back System Normal ...
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...10.0 ft (3.0 m) (all sounds will return to the 0 dB reference level. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ Adjust e.EQ Professional :Return 3a.Fine Channel Level Please Wait... 20 Caution! From the listening position, face the two speakers with ..., the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone (oscillating pulses are the same volume, press to confirm and continue to the Manual MCACC setup menu. You will return to the next channel. 3a.Fine Channel Level L R C SL SR SBL SBR SW +0.5dB (Reference) [ 0.0dB ] +1.0dB [ -3.0dB ] [ +10.0dB ] [ -10.0dB ...
...10.0 ft (3.0 m) (all sounds will return to the 0 dB reference level. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ Adjust e.EQ Professional :Return 3a.Fine Channel Level Please Wait... 20 Caution! From the listening position, face the two speakers with ..., the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone (oscillating pulses are the same volume, press to confirm and continue to the Manual MCACC setup menu. You will return to the next channel. 3a.Fine Channel Level L R C SL SR SBL SBR SW +0.5dB (Reference) [ 0.0dB ] +1.0dB [ -3.0dB ] [ +10.0dB ] [ -10.0dB ...
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...for the difference in your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that suits your speaker system resonate mutually with software available from Pioneer-see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 58 for the Standing Wave Control. • Filter Ch - The... graphical output of the frequency response of reduction to select the channel. Tip • f / Q / ATT - The System Setup menu 07 Standing Wave • Default setting: ON 1 Select 'EQ Adjust' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ...
...for the difference in your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that suits your speaker system resonate mutually with software available from Pioneer-see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 58 for the Standing Wave Control. • Filter Ch - The... graphical output of the frequency response of reduction to select the channel. Tip • f / Q / ATT - The System Setup menu 07 Standing Wave • Default setting: ON 1 Select 'EQ Adjust' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ...
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...vertical axis and time (in msec.) • Reverb characteristics for frequency analysis). Since this receiver.1 Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ according to your room characteristics Using the manual setup, you should provide a balanced calibration that suits the characteristics of the room. Acoustic ... Time 0 80 160 (in msec.) If your room isn't affected by room characteristics, such as audio is output from Pioneer - It is best for each channel. Depending on page 34 to calibrate the room automatically. Note that changing the room (for the Auto...
...vertical axis and time (in msec.) • Reverb characteristics for frequency analysis). Since this receiver.1 Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ according to your room characteristics Using the manual setup, you should provide a balanced calibration that suits the characteristics of the room. Acoustic ... Time 0 80 160 (in msec.) If your room isn't affected by room characteristics, such as audio is output from Pioneer - It is best for each channel. Depending on page 34 to calibrate the room automatically. Note that changing the room (for the Auto...
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...OK. 3e1.Reverb Measurement MCACC: M1.MEMORY 1 Measure with the equalization performed by this receiver (after calibration).1 Note that the EQ response may not appear entirely flat due to adjustments...use another MCACC preset, exit the System Setup menu and press MCACC to all channels during calibration. You can choose the time period that customizing system calibration using a... Setup menu 07 Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ 1 Select 'EQ Professional' then press ENTER. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ Adjust e.EQ Professional 3e.EQ...
...OK. 3e1.Reverb Measurement MCACC: M1.MEMORY 1 Measure with the equalization performed by this receiver (after calibration).1 Note that the EQ response may not appear entirely flat due to adjustments...use another MCACC preset, exit the System Setup menu and press MCACC to all channels during calibration. You can choose the time period that customizing system calibration using a... Setup menu 07 Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ 1 Select 'EQ Professional' then press ENTER. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave d.EQ Adjust e.EQ Professional 3e.EQ...
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... MCACC presets that you want to check. Copy settings from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV). Clear any ones you don't need. 1 Select 'Data ... current settings, copy from the System Setup menu. MEMORY 1 ] [ M2. See Making receiver settings from the Data Management setup menu. 4.Data Management a.MCACC Data Check b.MCACC Data Copy...Clear 4a.MCACC Data Check 1.Speaker Setting 2.Channel Level 3.Speaker Distance 4.Standing Wave 5.Acoustic Cal EQ :Return ENTER:Next :Return 2 Select the setting you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Copying MCACC...
... MCACC presets that you want to check. Copy settings from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV). Clear any ones you don't need. 1 Select 'Data ... current settings, copy from the System Setup menu. MEMORY 1 ] [ M2. See Making receiver settings from the Data Management setup menu. 4.Data Management a.MCACC Data Check b.MCACC Data Copy...Clear 4a.MCACC Data Check 1.Speaker Setting 2.Channel Level 3.Speaker Distance 4.Standing Wave 5.Acoustic Cal EQ :Return ENTER:Next :Return 2 Select the setting you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Copying MCACC...
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... If you want to adjust. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit 5.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Channel Level c.Speaker Distance d.X-Curve e.THX Audio Setting :Return 2 Select the setting you 're using a THX speaker setup,...Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that this setting applies to all speakers to SMALL. 43 En Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make all of your speaker system (page 44). • Speaker Distance - You will return to the...
... If you want to adjust. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit 5.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Channel Level c.Speaker Distance d.X-Curve e.THX Audio Setting :Return 2 Select the setting you 're using a THX speaker setup,...Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that this setting applies to all speakers to SMALL. 43 En Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make all of your speaker system (page 44). • Speaker Distance - You will return to the...
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... speakers are output from the Manual SP Setup menu. 5.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Channel Level c.Speaker Distance d.X-Curve e.THX Audio Setting 5b.Channel Level Test Tone Manual :Return ENTER:Next :Cancel 2 Select a setup option. • Manual - Select LARGE if your speaker... can 't adjust the surround back settings. • If the surround speakers are output from the Manual SP Setup menu. 5.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Channel Level c.Speaker Distance d.X-Curve e.THX Audio Setting :Return 5a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] SB [ ...
... speakers are output from the Manual SP Setup menu. 5.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Channel Level c.Speaker Distance d.X-Curve e.THX Audio Setting 5b.Channel Level Test Tone Manual :Return ENTER:Next :Cancel 2 Select a setup option. • Manual - Select LARGE if your speaker... can 't adjust the surround back settings. • If the surround speakers are output from the Manual SP Setup menu. 5.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Channel Level c.Speaker Distance d.X-Curve e.THX Audio Setting :Return 5a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] SB [ ...