Getting Started; Using The Auto Mcacc Setup For Optimal Surround Sound - Pioneer AS-LX70 Operating Instructions Manual

Getting started

Chapter 4
Getting started
Important
• Press to set the remote control to receiver
RCV
control mode in order to operate the receiver
subwoofer (make sure that the LCD displays the
RECEIVER screen, as shown below).
RECEIVER
ADV
SURR
SURR
Using the Auto MCACC setup for
optimal surround sound
The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system
measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening
area, taking into account ambient noise, and testing for
channel delay and channel level. After you have set up
the microphone provided, the system uses the
information from a series of test tones to measure
standing wave and reverb, optimizing the speaker
settings and equalization (MCACC Effect) for your
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particular room.
Important
• The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup are loud;
however, do not turn the volume down during setup
as this may result in a sub-optimal setup.
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not
moved during the MCACC setup.
Note
1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).
2 • If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speak-
ers 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.
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV during Auto MCACC setup.
3 If this doesn't work, press MCACC, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the Error message, then try the Auto MCACC setup
again.
4 If Complete doesn't appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.
5 See Listening with MCACC Effect on page 27 to switch on/off MCACC Effect.
F.S.
SURR
1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP
MIC jack on back of the display unit.
2 Place the microphone at your normal listening
position.
Place it about ear height, and make sure it is level by
using a table or chair.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers
and the microphone.
RECEIVER
If the receiver subwoofer is off, press
3
RECEIVER to turn the power on.
MCACC
4 Press MCACC.
Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC. The
volume increases automatically and the system outputs
a series of test tones.
• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished,
press MCACC. The unit will continue to use the
previous settings.
• If the ambient noise level is too high, Noisy! blinks in
the display for five seconds. To exit and check the
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, press MCACC, or to try again, press
noise levels
ENTER when Retry shows in the display.
• If you see an Error MIC! or Error Speaker! message
in the display, there may be a problem with your mic
or the speaker connections. To try again, press
3
ENTER
.
When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level
returns to normal, Complete
MCACC Effect is activated.
• Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this unit
upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.
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shows in the display, and
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En