Initial Setup; Before You Start; Automatically Setting Up For Surround Sound (Mcacc) - Pioneer VSX-924-K Quick Start Manual

Initial Setup

Before you start

1
Put the batteries in the remote control.
The batteries included with the unit are to check initial
operations; they may not last over a long period. We
recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.
2
Switch on the receiver and your TV.
STANDBY/ON
ALL ZONE STBY
RECEIVER SUB ZONE CONTROL
MAIN Z2
3
Switch the TV input so that it connects to the
receiver.
4
Turn the subwoofer on and turn up the volume.
WARNING
• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater.
This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch
fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.
CAUTION
• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage
the springs on the battery's (–) terminals. This can cause
batteries to leak or overheat.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public
institution's rules that apply in your country/area.
Automatically setting up for
surround sound (MCACC)
The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup
8
uses the supplied setup microphone to measure and analyze
the test tone that is outputted by the speakers. This setup
enables automatic high precision measuring and settings;
utilizing it will create an optimum user listening environment.
Important
• Measure in a quiet environment.
• 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.
• Accurate measurements may not be possible if there are
obstacles between the speakers and the listening position
(microphone).
• When measuring, step away from the listening position,
SOURCE
and operate using the remote control from the external
side of all the speakers.
1
Connect the supplied setup microphone.
Z3 HDZ
Microphone
The Full Auto MCACC screen appears on your TV.
ADVANCED
MCACC FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone
SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFF BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
AUTO SURR/ALC/ STANDARD ADVANCED iPod iPhone
STREAM DIRECT SURROUND SURROUND STATUS DIRECT CONTROL
INPUT MASTER
SELECTOR VOLUME
STANDBY / ON
PHONES SETUP MIC MCACC 5V 1 A
HDMI 5 INPUT
MCACC
SETUP MIC
Tripod
1a.Full Auto MCACC
A/V RECEIVER
Speaker System : Normal(SB/FH)
EQ Type : ---
MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1
Measurement Type : Basic
START
Exit Return
2
Press MAIN RECEIVER on the remote control
and operate.
• When the cursor is brought to Measurement Type and
Basic is selected, the Speaker Setting/Channel Level/
Speaker Distance is adjusted automatically. Selecting
Expert allows you to automatically adjust Standing
Wave/Acoustic Cal EQ (frequency characteristics) as
well.
3
Bring the cursor to START and press the ENTER
button.
• Automatic measuring will start.
• Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.
4
Follow the instructions on-screen.
• Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu
screen appears.
HOME MENU
A/V RECEIVER
1. Advanced MCACC
2. MCACC Data Check
3. Data Management
4. System Setup
5. Network Information
6. Operation Mode Setup
Exit
• If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker's wiring (+ and –)
may be inverted. Check the speaker connections.
Even if the connections are correct, Reverse Phase may be
displayed, depending on the speakers and the surrounding
environment. This does not affect measurements, however,
so select Go Next.
• If the power cuts out, the core of the speaker cable may be
in contact with the rear panel, or the (+) and (–) cores may
be touching, causing the protection circuits to activate.
Re-twist the core of the speaker cable, and connect it so
that it does not protrude from the speaker terminal.
5
Make sure the setup microphone is
disconnected.
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