Getting Started; System Demo Setting; Using The Auto Mcacc Setup For Optimal Surround Sound - Pioneer HTP-330 Operating Instructions Manual

Getting started

Chapter 4
Getting started

System demo setting

Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this
starts when you plug in for the first time).
ENTER
SETUP SETUP
ST ST
SOUND
SOUND
1 Switch the system into standby.
2 Press SETUP .
3 Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select
DEMO from the menu, then press ENTER .
4 Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select a
setting, then press ENTER .
Select from:
• DEMO ON – Switches the demo display on.
• DEMO OFF – Switches the demo display off and the
system into standby.
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 optimize the
speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic Calibration
EQ) for your 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 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.
• 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 ERR 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 Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 18 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.
SLEEP
CLEAR
SR
TUNE TUNE
ST ST
ENTER ENTER
TEST
TONE
TUNE TUNE
1
STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON
MUTE
VOLUME
DVD/DVR1 DVD/DVR2 DIGITAL ANALOG
1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC
jack on the rear panel.
MCACC
SETUP MIC
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75
MCACC
SETUP MIC CONTROL IN AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL
SYSTEM CONNECTOR CONTROL SPEAKERS DVD/DVR1 DVD/DVR2
R L (COAXIAL) (OPTICAL)
OUT SUBWOOFER SURROUND
USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT.
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
R L
CENTER FRONT
AC IN
2 Place the microphone at your normal listening
position.
Place the mic horizontally about ear level at your normal
listening position using a table or chair.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers
and the microphone.
3 If the receiver subwoofer is off, press
ON to turn the power on.
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
2
noise levels , press MCACC, or to try again, press
ENTER when RETRY shows in the display.
• If you see an ERR MIC or ERR SP message in the
display, there may be a problem with your mic or the
speaker connections. To try again, press ENTER
3
when you see RETRY.
When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level
returns to normal, COMPLETE
Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.
SOUND
RETRIEVER
SURROUND ADVANCED F.S.SURR MCACC MCACC
VOLUME
CHANNEL
TV INPUT
AM LOOP ANTENNA
DIGITAL ANALOG
(OPTICAL)
L
R
STANDBY/
4
shows in the display, and
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04
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En