Owner's Manual
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... antenna 22 AM loop antenna 22 Using external antennas 22 Connecting the speakers 23 Hints on speaker placement 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components 26 05 Controls and displays Front panel 27 Display 29 Remote control 30 Operating range of remote control unit . . . 33 ...menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 43 Surround back speaker setting 43 Manual MCACC speaker setup 44 Fine Channel Level 44 Fine Channel Distance 45 Acoustic Calibration EQ 46 Manual speaker setup 48 Speaker setting 48 Crossover network 49 Channel level 49 Speaker Distance ...
... antenna 22 AM loop antenna 22 Using external antennas 22 Connecting the speakers 23 Hints on speaker placement 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components 26 05 Controls and displays Front panel 27 Display 29 Remote control 30 Operating range of remote control unit . . . 33 ...menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 43 Surround back speaker setting 43 Manual MCACC speaker setup 44 Fine Channel Level 44 Fine Channel Distance 45 Acoustic Calibration EQ 46 Manual speaker setup 48 Speaker setting 48 Crossover network 49 Channel level 49 Speaker Distance ...
Owner's Manual
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... on speaker placement on page 24 for more on this). 3 Depending on page 34 if you need to set to STANDARD (see your DVD player's manual for the best surround sound effect. See Listening to your liking. In this case, the listening mode must be set your DVD player to output... the speakers will have a big effect on the front panel to specify your subwoofer and the TV. fig. If it on your selection. Check the manual that came with the TV if you can select. 02 5 minute guide Make sure that the speaker cable you may need to do this. A). Use...
... on speaker placement on page 24 for more on this). 3 Depending on page 34 if you need to set to STANDARD (see your DVD player's manual for the best surround sound effect. See Listening to your liking. In this case, the listening mode must be set your DVD player to output... the speakers will have a big effect on the front panel to specify your subwoofer and the TV. fig. If it on your selection. Check the manual that came with the TV if you can select. 02 5 minute guide Make sure that the speaker cable you may need to do this. A). Use...
Owner's Manual
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... distance of your speaker system (see page 48 for more on the characteristics of around 5 inches (12cm) will light to adjust these settings manually using the Speaker setting on this ) • CHK LEVEL - Check the overall balance of your speakers from the listening position (see an...level is turned up /down ) to check each speaker in incorrect speaker settings. Use / (cursor up . 7 When you can correct the setting manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 43).1 Optionally, when you 're finished, select 'SKIP?' This may be farther than the actual ...
... distance of your speaker system (see page 48 for more on the characteristics of around 5 inches (12cm) will light to adjust these settings manually using the Speaker setting on this ) • CHK LEVEL - Check the overall balance of your speakers from the listening position (see an...level is turned up /down ) to check each speaker in incorrect speaker settings. Use / (cursor up . 7 When you can correct the setting manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 43).1 Optionally, when you 're finished, select 'SKIP?' This may be farther than the actual ...
Owner's Manual
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...-R/TAPE/MD TUNER AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R MCACC DIGITAL IN SETUP MIC V L R VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT Video camera (etc.) 21 En See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. TV • COMP 3 - DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page 66 for the connection. 2 If necessary, assign...
...-R/TAPE/MD TUNER AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R MCACC DIGITAL IN SETUP MIC V L R VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT Video camera (etc.) 21 En See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. TV • COMP 3 - DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page 66 for the connection. 2 If necessary, assign...
Owner's Manual
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...; When placing speakers near a wall; Be sure all speakers are hazardous when live. C • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for bigger rooms. • Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned a foot-and-a-half to three feet (60 cm-90 cm) higher than your...
...; When placing speakers near a wall; Be sure all speakers are hazardous when live. C • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for bigger rooms. • Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned a foot-and-a-half to three feet (60 cm-90 cm) higher than your...
Owner's Manual
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... Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz), WMA9 Pro and DTS digital signal formats. With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is input. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 15) and set to ANALOG. • You may get digital noise...
... Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz), WMA9 Pro and DTS digital signal formats. With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is input. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 15) and set to ANALOG. • You may get digital noise...
Owner's Manual
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... section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you're using the receiver (for example, if you are using the receiver (see Manual MCACC speaker setup below ). Specify what you 've connected (see The Input Assign menu on page 48). • IN ASSIG. - Specify the size, ... System Setup menu above. 2 Select the surround back speaker setting. • SB NORM. - In addition to the digital and component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup on page 66). • OTHER - Press RETURN to reflect how you are used for the surround back speakers, they can use with this...
... section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you're using the receiver (for example, if you are using the receiver (see Manual MCACC speaker setup below ). Specify what you 've connected (see The Input Assign menu on page 48). • IN ASSIG. - Specify the size, ... System Setup menu above. 2 Select the surround back speaker setting. • SB NORM. - In addition to the digital and component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup on page 66). • OTHER - Press RETURN to reflect how you are used for the surround back speakers, they can use with this...
Owner's Manual
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... menu. Make fine adjustments to make these settings, you 're unsure how to the System Setup menu. Check the ALL CH, F. Manual MCACC speaker setup You can help you make these settings in another room (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically on and turn up...volume to make detailed adjustments when you want to adjust. The last five settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in the Manual MCACC setup menu to the overall balance of your normal listening position. Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ settings for your speaker system. 07 ...
... menu. Make fine adjustments to make these settings, you 're unsure how to the System Setup menu. Check the ALL CH, F. Manual MCACC speaker setup You can help you make these settings in another room (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically on and turn up...volume to make detailed adjustments when you want to adjust. The last five settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in the Manual MCACC setup menu to the overall balance of your normal listening position. Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ settings for your speaker system. 07 ...
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... speaker will change depending on which speaker you select. • If you want to match the reference speaker. You'll hear test tones from the Manual MCACC setup menu. The delay is measured in terms of the selected speaker to go back and adjust a channel, simply use it . 3 When ... will arrive at the listening position at the same time. Fine Channel Distance • Default setting: 10.0 ft (all sounds will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 45 En When it sounds like both tones are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of delay to add a slight bit...
... speaker will change depending on which speaker you select. • If you want to match the reference speaker. You'll hear test tones from the Manual MCACC setup menu. The delay is measured in terms of the selected speaker to go back and adjust a channel, simply use it . 3 When ... will arrive at the listening position at the same time. Fine Channel Distance • Default setting: 10.0 ft (all sounds will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 45 En When it sounds like both tones are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of delay to add a slight bit...
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...; See Other problems when using a subwoofer, it is on the system. CH and F.ALG settings, see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually below), we recommend copying the A. Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically If you want to adjust your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics ... set . SET setup above (or from Automatically setting up /down ) buttons to select the setting you can also adjust these settings manually to any one of the custom settings. As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is given to get a frequency balance...
...; See Other problems when using a subwoofer, it is on the system. CH and F.ALG settings, see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually below), we recommend copying the A. Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically If you want to adjust your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics ... set . SET setup above (or from Automatically setting up /down ) buttons to select the setting you can also adjust these settings manually to any one of the custom settings. As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is given to get a frequency balance...
Owner's Manual
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...(see Copying your liking. The MCACC channel EQ indicators in accordance with the 'trim' band (TRM shows in the display. 1 Select 'EQ CHECK' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 2 Use / (cursor up/down) and ENTER to select the setting you want to check. • It is useful to do this). ... • F.ALG ADJ - Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings above for the surround back right channel) then / (cursor up/down) to proceed to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 47 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 07 curve, this will give you...
...(see Copying your liking. The MCACC channel EQ indicators in accordance with the 'trim' band (TRM shows in the display. 1 Select 'EQ CHECK' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 2 Use / (cursor up/down) and ENTER to select the setting you want to check. • It is useful to do this). ... • F.ALG ADJ - Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings above for the surround back right channel) then / (cursor up/down) to proceed to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 47 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 07 curve, this will give you...
Owner's Manual
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... Setup menu above. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to choose the speaker(s) that the settings made in order: • SP SET - 07 The System Setup menu Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers...
... Setup menu above. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to choose the speaker(s) that the settings made in order: • SP SET - 07 The System Setup menu Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers...
Owner's Manual
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... below the cutoff point will start after you press ENTER. 4 Adjust the level of your ears judge which sounds best. TONE M.- Move the test tone manually from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a setup option. • T. The T. If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass...
... below the cutoff point will start after you press ENTER. 4 Adjust the level of your ears judge which sounds best. TONE M.- Move the test tone manually from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a setup option. • T. The T. If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass...
Owner's Manual
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There are tuned to a station you can simply enter the frequency directly using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. The receiver will start over. 51 En Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you ...). 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you want , see Saving station presets on the next page for high speed tuning. Manual tuning To change the frequency one . High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE +/- Release the button at a time, press TUNE +/-. For example, to tune to...
There are tuned to a station you can simply enter the frequency directly using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. The receiver will start over. 51 En Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you ...). 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you want , see Saving station presets on the next page for high speed tuning. Manual tuning To change the frequency one . High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE +/- Release the button at a time, press TUNE +/-. For example, to tune to...
Owner's Manual
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This saves the effort of manually tuning in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of the three classes then press ST +/- You can name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you ...
This saves the effort of manually tuning in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of the three classes then press ST +/- You can name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you ...
Owner's Manual
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... source connected to the receiver (such as for the recorder. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you are copy-protected, and can 't record a component hooked up to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc. 4 Prepare the recorder. These...
... source connected to the receiver (such as for the recorder. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you are copy-protected, and can 't record a component hooked up to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc. 4 Prepare the recorder. These...
Owner's Manual
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.... When bi-wiring, make sure you could be bi-wireable (that connect the Hi to specify how you 've selected SB NORM. See your speaker manual for more information. • If your front left speaker SA R FRONT L P E A K E R S CENTER R SURROUND BACK L B R SURROUND L Hi Lo Since both front and surround back terminals) for...
.... When bi-wiring, make sure you could be bi-wireable (that connect the Hi to specify how you 've selected SB NORM. See your speaker manual for more information. • If your front left speaker SA R FRONT L P E A K E R S CENTER R SURROUND BACK L B R SURROUND L Hi Lo Since both front and surround back terminals) for...
Owner's Manual
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... service center or your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to the instruction manual supplied with this . 69 En Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. See About the video converter on page...the speaker system on page 62). • Press SIGNAL SELECT to make sure you think that there is something wrong with the TV. • VSX-915 only - This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically. • If the power shuts off . • Press SPEAKERS to select the...
... service center or your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to the instruction manual supplied with this . 69 En Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. See About the video converter on page...the speaker system on page 62). • Press SIGNAL SELECT to make sure you think that there is something wrong with the TV. • VSX-915 only - This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically. • If the power shuts off . • Press SPEAKERS to select the...
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... broadcasts. • Tune in Speaker setting on page 48 to YES or PLUS. • Switch the LFE Attenuator Setup on page 49 to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. 70 En Noise during playback of connections made. (refer to page 38). • Set the digital input settings correctly (refer...
... broadcasts. • Tune in Speaker setting on page 48 to YES or PLUS. • Switch the LFE Attenuator Setup on page 49 to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. 70 En Noise during playback of connections made. (refer to page 38). • Set the digital input settings correctly (refer...
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... off . • Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote normally (see Operating other Pioneer components on page 26). • Make sure an analog connection has been made between the speakers and the to the right jack (see sound is...on page 26). Connecting the speakers on . incorrect. The display is dark or off all appliances in the subwoofer output). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on the speakers (see Operating other...
... off . • Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote normally (see Operating other Pioneer components on page 26). • Make sure an analog connection has been made between the speakers and the to the right jack (see sound is...on page 26). Connecting the speakers on . incorrect. The display is dark or off all appliances in the subwoofer output). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on the speakers (see Operating other...