Owner's Manual
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...of one channel dominating a particular sound field. • Easy setup using a computer. The built-in the box Please check that this receiver generates equal amplifier power to connect components using component, S-video, and composite video connections as you like. • iPod and XM Ready With the... new iPod and XM Radio terminals, you can be up to Pioneer for Dolby Surround sources, but accurate surround sound setup, which ...
...of one channel dominating a particular sound field. • Easy setup using a computer. The built-in the box Please check that this receiver generates equal amplifier power to connect components using component, S-video, and composite video connections as you like. • iPod and XM Ready With the... new iPod and XM Radio terminals, you can be up to Pioneer for Dolby Surround sources, but accurate surround sound setup, which ...
Owner's Manual
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... to hook up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of the receiver. Make sure that DVD/LD is selected. Listening to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for more setup options. • Be sure to complete all . After you 're in no ...If it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. In most cases, you get from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speaker system on the source and the sound settings of your speaker setup, but other possibilities (like you have a big effect...
... to hook up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of the receiver. Make sure that DVD/LD is selected. Listening to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for more setup options. • Be sure to complete all . After you 're in no ...If it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. In most cases, you get from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speaker system on the source and the sound settings of your speaker setup, but other possibilities (like you have a big effect...
Owner's Manual
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... cables terminated with about ear-level when you're listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them at equal distance from the listening position than your ears and titled slight downward. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage...
... cables terminated with about ear-level when you're listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them at equal distance from the listening position than your ears and titled slight downward. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage...
Owner's Manual
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... MCACC preset where you want to save calibration settings (such as necessary before continuing to step 4. 2 The six MCACC presets are no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels), and OFF (only available when ALL is useful if you want .3 The available options...for standing waves. MEMORY 1 ] Setting Start? [OK] [Option] ENTER:Next :Cancel 3 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your listening area.6 Place the microphone at ear level using THX speakers, select YES. ( Next ) : ...
... MCACC preset where you want to save calibration settings (such as necessary before continuing to step 4. 2 The six MCACC presets are no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels), and OFF (only available when ALL is useful if you want .3 The available options...for standing waves. MEMORY 1 ] Setting Start? [OK] [Option] ENTER:Next :Cancel 3 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your listening area.6 Place the microphone at ear level using THX speakers, select YES. ( Next ) : ...
Owner's Manual
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... / ATT - Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to the targeted frequency). 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration Equalization is not already selected) then adjust the parameters for the difference in an overly resonant ('boomy') sound. Use the / buttons to select the ... preset. • Standing Wave control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of your tastes. 1 Select 'EQ Adjust' from Pioneer-see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 57 for the current speaker. 4 When you can color the original source material...
... / ATT - Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to the targeted frequency). 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration Equalization is not already selected) then adjust the parameters for the difference in an overly resonant ('boomy') sound. Use the / buttons to select the ... preset. • Standing Wave control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of your tastes. 1 Select 'EQ Adjust' from Pioneer-see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 57 for the current speaker. 4 When you can color the original source material...
Owner's Manual
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...This initial slope is influenced by this is provided for system calibration with and without the equalization performed by the room. A straight line indicates a flat-response room (no reverb), ... that can be examined both with your listening room. your room is output from Pioneer - Reverb characteristics can set the time period at which the frequency response is analyzed...too late. By analyzing the graph, you should be generated than higher frequencies (this receiver.1 Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ according to your room characteristics Using the manual setup,...
...This initial slope is influenced by this is provided for system calibration with and without the equalization performed by the room. A straight line indicates a flat-response room (no reverb), ... that can be examined both with your listening room. your room is output from Pioneer - Reverb characteristics can set the time period at which the frequency response is analyzed...too late. By analyzing the graph, you should be generated than higher frequencies (this receiver.1 Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ according to your room characteristics Using the manual setup,...
Owner's Manual
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... you selected 'Reverb Measurement', select EQ ON or OFF and then OK. 3e1.Reverb Measurement MCACC: M1.MEMORY 1 Measure with the equalization performed by this option). • Reverb View - You will see the reverb characteristics of your time setting. When the reverb measurement is... is finished, you chose in Reverb View and Reverb Output PC: • EQ OFF - Based on this setting without the equalization performed by this receiver (after calibration).1 Note that will be used for frequency adjustment and calibration, based on page 74 for troubleshooting information. 4 If ...
... you selected 'Reverb Measurement', select EQ ON or OFF and then OK. 3e1.Reverb Measurement MCACC: M1.MEMORY 1 Measure with the equalization performed by this option). • Reverb View - You will see the reverb characteristics of your time setting. When the reverb measurement is... is finished, you chose in Reverb View and Reverb Output PC: • EQ OFF - Based on this setting without the equalization performed by this receiver (after calibration).1 Note that will be used for frequency adjustment and calibration, based on page 74 for troubleshooting information. 4 If ...
Owner's Manual
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...This system allows you to store up for easy identification (see Manual MCACC setup above if you're not already at this screen. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above ), we recommend copying your current settings2 to start. 1 Select 'MCACC Data Copy' from the Data ...menu. Clear any ones you don't need. 1 Select 'Data Management' from the System Setup menu. The System Setup menu 07 After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set, you are given the option to check the settings on -screen display. 1 Select 'MCACC Data Check' from the Data Management setup menu. ...
...This system allows you to store up for easy identification (see Manual MCACC setup above if you're not already at this screen. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above ), we recommend copying your current settings2 to start. 1 Select 'MCACC Data Copy' from the Data ...menu. Clear any ones you don't need. 1 Select 'Data Management' from the System Setup menu. The System Setup menu 07 After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set, you are given the option to check the settings on -screen display. 1 Select 'MCACC Data Check' from the Data Management setup menu. ...
Owner's Manual
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... menu 07 X-Curve Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of the Home THX modes (see About THX on page 78), it is expressed as a downwards...
... menu 07 X-Curve Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of the Home THX modes (see About THX on page 78), it is expressed as a downwards...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; The controls of your iPod will be displayed as #. 46 En To disconnect, squeeze the connector (as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • You can browse the music stored on using the iPod directly. Playing music from the... terminal that category. • To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN. 2 Use the / buttons to this receiver (Pioneer shows in playlists will be inoperable when connected to connect your iPod. When the display shows Top Menu you're ready to play When...
...8226; The controls of your iPod will be displayed as #. 46 En To disconnect, squeeze the connector (as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • You can browse the music stored on using the iPod directly. Playing music from the... terminal that category. • To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN. 2 Use the / buttons to this receiver (Pioneer shows in playlists will be inoperable when connected to connect your iPod. When the display shows Top Menu you're ready to play When...
Owner's Manual
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... after exercising the checks listed below . If off . • Turn down the volume. • Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in . Disconnect from the front speakers. • Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting (press SPEAKERS). •... independent service company for information on again. No sound output from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Sometimes the trouble may have a serious problem. The receiver suddenly switches • Check that there are not set of the surround listening modes (see Connecting ...
... after exercising the checks listed below . If off . • Turn down the volume. • Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in . Disconnect from the front speakers. • Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting (press SPEAKERS). •... independent service company for information on again. No sound output from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Sometimes the trouble may have a serious problem. The receiver suddenly switches • Check that there are not set of the surround listening modes (see Connecting ...
Owner's Manual
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...States and/or other third-party media players on a personal computer, or with an AV amplifier with respect to the other parameters in both movie theatres and in the diagram ...movie that most closely corresponds to the side of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode... soundtracks over audio equipment in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX). • Re-Equalization The tonal balance of other surround channel. Movies that were created using all around you have been...
...States and/or other third-party media players on a personal computer, or with an AV amplifier with respect to the other parameters in both movie theatres and in the diagram ...movie that most closely corresponds to the side of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode... soundtracks over audio equipment in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX). • Re-Equalization The tonal balance of other surround channel. Movies that were created using all around you have been...