Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup; Playing A Source; Better Sound Using Phase Control - Pioneer VSX-82TXS Operating Instructions Manual

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Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto
MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the
walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the
microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check
for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan,
etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch
them off if necessary. If there are any instructions
showing in the front panel display, please follow them.
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of
the microphone. If this seems to be happening,
switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such
as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
SYSTEM OFF
RECEIVER INPUT SOURCE
SELECT
CD TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2 CD-R
XM RADIO ROOM2/3
DVR1 i Pod TUNER RECEIVER
1 Switch on your system components and receiver.
Start by switching on the playback component (for
example a DVD player), your TV
have one), then the receiver (press
• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.
2 Select the input source you want to play.
You can use the input source buttons on the remote
control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT
2
SELECTOR dial.
3 Press S. DIRECT ( STREAM DIRECT ) to select 'AUTO
SURROUND' and start playback of the source.
If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound
DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are
playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the
front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.
• See also Listening to your system on page 27 for
information on different ways of listening to sources.
Note
1 Make sure that the TV's video input is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that
the VIDEO 1 input is now selected.)
2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 30).
3 • You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS
and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.
• Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to
a multichannel listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 27 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.
4 Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are 'in phase', they crest and trough together, re-
sulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram
above) then the sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be produced.
GUIDE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
VOL
TV VOL TV CH
SELECT
REC
DTV INFO MUTE
MPX REC STOP MEMORY
AUDIO SUBTITLE
HDD DVD
DISP CH CH
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STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO
MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. SURR
SHIFT
PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT
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and subwoofer (if you
RECEIVER).
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4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.
Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is
coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.

Better sound using Phase Control

This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase
correction measures to make sure your sound source
arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing
unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound (see
illustration below).
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F source Subwoofer
Front speaker
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Phase Control technology provides coherent sound
reproduction through the use of phase matching
optimal sound image at your listening position. The
default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase
Control switched on for all sound sources.
STATUS SIGNAL SEL
MULTI OPE THX
SHIFT
PHASE
• Press PHASE ( PHASE CONTROL ) to switch on phase
correction.
The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights.
Listening
position
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Listening
position
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for an
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