User manual PIONEER VSX-81TXV

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV VSX-81TXV-S 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 CAUTION ­ TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION ­ POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT, OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. D2-4-4-1_EF WARNING ­ TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. D1-4-2-1_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start. Checking MCACC preset data After you have completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 33, you can check your calibrated settings using the on-screen display. 1 Select `MCACC Data Copy' from the Data Management setup menu. 4. Data Management a. MCACC b. MCACC c. Memory d. Memory Data Check Data Copy Rename Clear 4b. MCACC Data Copy From [ M1. MEMORY 2 ] Start Copy :Return [Cancel ] :Cancel Note 1 This can be done in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 33, either of which you should have already completed. 2 The settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 33. 41 En 07 The System Setup menu 2 Select the MCACC preset you'll be copying the settings `From' then specify where you want to copy them (`To'). Make sure you don't overwrite an MCACC preset you're currently using (this can't be undone). shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers. ). These settings are designed to customize your system, but if you're satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8, it isn't necessary to make all of these settings. Caution · The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume. Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that you're using, you may want to rename them for easier identification. 1 Select `Memory Rename' from the Data Management setup menu. 1 4. Data Management a. MCACC b. MCACC c. Memory d. Memory Data Check Data Copy Rename Clear 4c. Memory Rename MCACC Position Rename M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 [ [ [ [ [ [ MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 ] ] ] ] ] ] :Finish Select `Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. 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. Bass Peak Level e. X-Curve f. THX Audio Setting :Return :Return 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then select an appropriate preset name. 3 Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary, then press RETURN when you're finished. You will return to the Data Management setup menu. 2 Select the setting you want to adjust. If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order: · Speaker Setting ­ Specify the size and number of speakers you've connected (see below). · Channel Level ­ Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 43). · Speaker Distance ­ Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 44). · Bass Peak Level ­ Prevent bass tones from distorting the sound from your speakers (page 44). · X-Curve ­ Adjust the tonal balance of your speaker system for movie soundtracks (page 45). · THX Audio Setting ­ Specify whether you are using a THX speaker setup (page 45). Clearing MCACC presets If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration settings of that preset. 1 Select `Memory Clear' from the Data Management setup menu. 4. Data Management a. MCACC b. MCACC c. Memory d. Memory Data Check Data Copy Rename Clear 4d. Memory Clear Clear M1. MEMORY 1 Start Clear [Cancel] :Cancel 3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen. :Return Speaker Setting 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to clear. Make sure you don't clear an MCACC preset you're currently using (this can't be undone). shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC preset has been cleared, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu. Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 are correct. 1 Note that this setting applies to all MCACC presets, and cannot be set independently. Note 1 If you're using a THX speaker setup, set all speakers to SMALL. 42 En The System Setup menu 07 1 Select `Speaker Setting' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 5. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Channel Level c. Speaker Distance d. Bass Peak Level e. X-Curve f. THX Audio Setting 5a. Speaker Setting Front Center Surr SB [ SUB W. SMALL [ SMALL [ SMALL SMALL x2 [ YES ] ] ] ] front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). 3 If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers). X. [. . . ] One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. [. . . ]