User manual PIONEER VSX-816-K

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 Register your product at www. pioneerelectronics. com (US) www. pioneerelectronics. ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. [. . . ] · EQ Data Check ­ Check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on-screen display (see Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 39). 3a. Fine Channel Level L R C LS RS SBL SBR SW +0. 0dB [ 0. 0dB +1. 0dB [ -3. 0dB [+ 10. 0dB [­ 10. 0dB [+ 9. 5dB [­ 1. 5dB (Reference) ] ] ] ] ] ] :Finish · For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select. · If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / to select it. You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Fine Channel Level · Default setting: 0dB (all channels) You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 39. Since the left speaker is the main reference speaker, the level is fixed. Caution · The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume (the volume increases to ­18 dB automatically). 3. Manual MCACC a. Fine Ch Level b. Fine SP Distance c. EQ AUTO Setting d. EQ Data Copy e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f . EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g. EQ Data Check :Return 3a. Fine Channel Level Fine Speaker Distance · Default setting: 10. 0 ft (all channels) For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup below. The volume increases to the reference level. 3. Manual MCACC a. Fine Ch Level b. Fine SP Distance c. EQ AUTO Setting d. EQ Data Copy e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f . EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g. EQ Data Check :Return Please Wait. . . 20 Caution!:Cancel 2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position. 3b. Fine SP Distance 2 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/­ 10dB) as necessary. Use / to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next channel. L(Reference) 10. 0ft ENTER:Next :Cancel After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output. 36 En The System Setup menu 07 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary. Use / to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from 0. 5 to 45. 0 feet. 3b. Fine SP Distance L R C LS RS SBL SBR SW 10. 0ft (Reference) [ 9. 0ft ] 9. 5ft [ 6. 0ft ] [ 6. 5ft ] [ 6. 0ft ] [ 6. 5ft ] [ 12. 5ft ] :Finish can color the original source material. If you're not satisfied with the automatic adjustment, you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes. English Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically If you have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9, ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN (below) should already be set. Therefore, if you want to adjust your settings manually, you can skip to Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually below. 1 Select `EQ AUTO Setting' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 3. Manual MCACC a. Fine Ch Level b. Fine SP Distance c. EQ AUTO Setting d. EQ Data Copy e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f . EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g. EQ Data Check :Return 3c. EQ AUTO Setting Deutsch Français Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel. From the listening position, face the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of you and between your arm span. Italiano Set microphone. Turn on Subwoofar. :Cancel Nederlands · Make sure the microphone is connected. · If you're using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. · See Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 11 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. 2 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish. 3c. EQ AUTO Setting Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone Speaker YES/NO 3c. EQ AUTO Setting Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Channel Level [ Acoustic Cal EQ [ When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next channel. [. . . ] Include your name, addres s and telephone number where you can be reached during business hours. call Customer Support at 1-800-421-1404, or, in Canada, call Customer Satisfaction at (905) 479-4411. IN THE U. S. A. For hook-up and operation of your unit or to locate an Authorized Service Company, please call or write: CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. BOX 1760 LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801 1-800-421-1404 http://www. pioneerelectronics. com DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN CANADA For additional information on this warranty, please call or write: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GROUP PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. [. . . ]