Initial Setup; Before You Start - Pioneer VSX-824-K Guia De Inicio Rapido

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.
VSX-424/VSX-329
TV
RECEIVER
SLEEP SOURCE CONTROL
RECEIVER INPUT SELECT
INPUT
BD DVD CD
3
Switch the TV input so that it connects to the
receiver.
4
Turn the subwoofer on and turn up the
volume.
CAUTION
• 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.
• 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.
4
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
(VSX-824/VSX-529/VSX-424)
The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup
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
VSX-824/VSX-529
obstacles between the speakers and the listening position
(microphone).
STANDBY/ON
SLEEP SOURCE
• When measuring, step away from the listening position,
and operate using the remote control from the external
RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL
CTRL S.SEL ECO INPUT
side of all the speakers.
1
Connect the supplied setup microphone.
BD GAME HDMI
Microphone
Tripod
2
Press BD button on the remote control to
switch to BD entry.
3
Press RECEIVER CTRL (VSX-824/VSX-529),
(VSX-424/VSX-329) on the remote
RECEIVER
control, then press the HOME MENU button.
The Home Menu appears on your TV.
4
Select 'Auto MCACC' from the Home Menu,
then press ENTER.
Automatic measuring will start.
Hom e Menu
1 . Aut o MC AC C
2 . Manual SP Set up
3 . Input Assi gn
4. Aut o Power Down
5. HD MI Set up
6. Net work St andby
7. MH L Set up
8. OSD Setup
• Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.
5
MCACC
Follow the instructions on-screen.
SETUP MIC
• Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu
screen appears.
• If the power is cut off, the protection circuit that activates
when the naked wires of the cable cord is touching the
rear panel or when the naked  and * cords are touching
each other may be activated.
Twist back the cable cords of the speakers to the normal
position, and connect, making sure that the naked cable
cord cannot be seen from outside the terminal. Do the
same for the connections on the speaker side.
• If ERR is displayed, check to make sure that the speakers
are connected correctly.
6
Make sure the setup microphone is
disconnected.
1 . Aut o MC ACC
N ow A nalyz ing
Surround A nalyz ing
Speaker S yst em
X.Over
Speaker D i st ance
Channel Level
Acousti c Cal EQ
R eturn
VSX-824