Pioneer VSX-532 Operating Instructions - Page 16
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3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) Place the supplied setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position. This also enables correction of distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room. CAUTION • The test tones used in the Full Auto MCACC setup are output at high volume. Important • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connection for Full Auto MCACC setup. • The Full Auto MCACC setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you've made. • Before using the Full Auto MCACC setup, the USB input should not be selected as an input source. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Connect the microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. AUX INPUT SETUP MIC 4 Press BD button on the remote control to switch to BD/ DVD entry. 5 Press HOME MENU button. The Home Menu appears on your TV. Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Home Menu. If you cancel the Full Auto MCACC setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made. • The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of inactivity. 6 Select "Full Auto MCACC" from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. 2 4 33 Home Menu 1.FullAuto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Auto Power Down 5.HDMI Setup AV ADJUST MUTE VOLUME RECEIVER AUDIO SEL DVD BD SAT STREAM BOX CBL S.BOX HOME MENU TOP MENU RETURN USB If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it's about ear level at your normal listening position. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. Return 7 Press ENTER again. • Mic In! blinks when the microphone is not connected to SETUP MIC jack. Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing ENTER. The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. 8 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • Make sure the subwoofer is on and the volume is turned up. • See below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 16