The System Setup Menu; Using The System Setup Menu; Manual Speaker Setup; Speaker Setting - Pioneer VSX-821-k Operating Instructions Manual

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The System Setup menu

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Chapter 6:
The System Setup menu

Using the System Setup menu

The following section shows you how to make detailed
settings to specify how you're using the receiver, and also
explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings
to your liking.
Important
• The OSD will not appear if you have
VSX-821 only:
connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use
component or composite connections for system setup.
• If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect
them.
• You can't use the System Setup menu when the iPod USB
input is selected.
PARAMETER
TOP
MENU
TV
RECEIVER
SLEEP SOURCE CONTROL
RECEIVER INPUT SELECT
INPUT
HOME
MENU
BD DVD TV
SETUP
iPod CTRL
PTY SEARCH
1
Switch on the receiver and your TV.
Press  RECEIVER to switch on.
2
Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver.
• VSX-821 only: Switch the TV input to the input that
connects this receiver to the TV through the
corresponding composite or component cable.
3
Press RECEIVER , then press SETUP.
The System Setup menu appears on your TV. Use ///
and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm
and exit the current menu.
• Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.
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En
4
Select the setting you want to adjust.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Manual SP Setup
3.Input Assign
4.Speaker System
5.Video Parameter
6.HDMI Setup
7.Auto Power Down
8.FL Demo Mode
(VSX-826)
• Auto MCACC – This is a quick and effective automatic
surround setup (see Automatically setting up for surround
sound (MCACC) on page 24).
• Manual SP Setup
Speaker Setting – Specify the size and number of
-
speakers you've connected (see below).
Crossover Network – Specify which frequencies will be
-
sent to the subwoofer (page 39).
Channel Level – Adjust the overall balance of your
-
speaker system (page 39).
VOLUME
TOOLS
MENU
Speaker Distance – Specify the distance of your
-
speakers from the listening position (page 40).
• Input Assign – Specify what you've connected to the
ENTER
component video inputs (see The Input Assign menu on
page 40).
BAND
RETURN
• Speaker System (VSX-826 only) – Specifies how you are
MUTE
DTV/ TV
using the speaker terminals (see The Speaker System
setting (VSX-826 only) on page 41).
• Video Parameter (VSX-826 only)
- Video Converter – Converts video signals for output
from the HDMI OUT terminal for all video types
(page 41).
Resolution – Specifies the output resolution of the
-
video signal (page 41).
- Aspect – Specifies the aspect ratio (page 42).
• Pre Out Setting (VSX-821 only) – Specify how to use the
PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs (see The
Pre Out Setting (VSX-821 only) on page 42).
• HDMI Setup – Sets synchronized operations when
connected to a device/TV that supports the Control with
HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on page 43).
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Manual SP Setup
3.Input Assign
4.Pre Out Setting
5.HDMI Setup
6.Auto Power Down
7.FL Demo Mode
Return Return
(VSX-821)
• Auto Power Down – Sets to automatically turn off the
power when the receiver has not operated for several
hours (see The Auto Power Down menu on page 42).
• FL Demo Mode – Sets the demo display on the front
panel display (see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 42).

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 fine-tune your system, but if
you're satisfied with the settings made in Automatically
setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 24, it isn't
necessary to make all of these settings.
CAUTION
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at
high volume.
Important
• VSX-826 only: Depending on the Speaker System setting,
there will be differences in the speaker items that can be
adjusted. The OSD display for these operating
instructions is an example of when the Speaker System
setting is set to Surr. Back.
• VSX-821 only: Depending on the Pre Out Setting, there
will be differences in the speaker items that can be
adjusted. The OSD display for these operating
instructions is an example of when the Pre Out Setting
is set to Surr. Back.

Speaker Setting

Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size,
number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure that the
settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound
(MCACC) on page 24 are correct.
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Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu.