Pioneer VSX-1015TX Owner's Manual - Page 12

02 5 minute guide 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. 2. AUTO MCACC • Set microphone • Turn on Sub Woofer 9 Make sure 'OK' is selected, then press ENTER. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Return : Cancel • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is turned up. • See below for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. 7 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it's doing this. 2. AUTO MCACC Please wait Caution!! Test tone is output loudly. Return:Cancel 2. AUTO MCACC Now Analyzing••• Environment Check Ambient Noise [ ] Microphone [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ] Return:Cancel • Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD. The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have. 2. AUTO MCACC Check!!! Front Center Surround Surr Back Sub Woofer [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES X 2] [ YES ] [ OK ] If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the speaker and / (cursor left/right) to change the setting (and number for surround back). When you're finished, go to the next step. If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column, there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 2. AUTO MCACC Now Analyzing••• Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker Distance [ ] Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] Return:Cancel Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3-8 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Select 'Skip' to go back to the System Setup menu. The MCACC indicator on the front panel will light to show the surround settings are complete. 2. AUTO MCACC Analyzed Data Check [a.Speaker Setting ] [b.Speaker Distance ] [c.Channel Level ] [d.Acoustic Cal EQ ] [ Skip ] The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 40). • If you are using THX Certified speakers, confirm that all speakers are set to SMALL in Speaker Setting on page 46, and that the Crossover Network on page 47 is set to 80Hz. You can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the Analyzed Data Check screen: • Speaker Setting - The size and number of speakers you've connected (see page 46 for more on this) • Speaker Distance - The distance of your speakers from the listening position (see page 48 for more on this) • Channel Level - The overall balance of your speaker system (see page 47 for more on this) • Acoustic Cal EQ - Adjustments to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 43 for more on this) Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen. When you're finished, select Skip to go back to the System Setup menu. 12 En