Pioneer 516-S/-K Operating Instructions Manual

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Quick surround sound setup 039EnEnglish FrançaisDeutsch NederlandsItaliano EspañolIf you see an ERR message in the display, theremay be a problem with your mic or the speakerconnections. Turn off the power, and check theproblem indicated by the ERR message (seebelow), then try the auto surround setup again.• ERR MIC – Check microphone connection.• ERR Fch – Check front speaker connections.• ERR Sch – Check surround speakerconnections.• ERR SBch – Check surround back speakerconnection.• ERR SW – Make sure the subwoofer hasbeen switched on and volume on thesubwoofer is turned up.6 When you see CHECK OK in the display,confirm your speaker configuration.Use / (cursor up/down) to check eachspeaker in turn. YES or NO should reflect theactual speakers connected. If the speakerconfiguration displayed isn’t correct, use / (cursor left/right) to change the setting.When you’re finished, go to the next step.7 Select CHECK OK in the display then pressENTER .The Auto MCACC checks the subwoofer level.• If the subwoofer output level is too high/low, SW.VOL.DWN/SW.VOL.UP blinks inthe display for five seconds. To exit andcheck your subwoofer output level, pressSETUP or simply press ENTER when you’reprompted to RETRY?.The receiver outputs more test tones todetermine the optimum receiver settings forspeaker setting, channel level, speakerdistance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.8 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished!The front panel MCACC indicator lights toshow the surround settings are complete.The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setupshould give you excellent surround sound fromyour system, but it is also possible to adjustthese settings manually using the SystemSetup menu (starting on page 31). 1Optionally, when you see SKIP? you can press/ (cursor up/down) to select one of thefollowing options then press ENTER, and use/ (cursor up/down) to check the settings:• CHK SP – Check the size and number ofspeakers you’ve connected (see page 35for more on this)• CHK DIST. – Check the distance of yourspeakers from the listening position (seepage 36 for more on this)• CHK LEVEL – Check the overall balance ofyour speaker system (see page 36 for moreon this)• CHK EQ – Select either ALL CH or F ALIGNto check the adjustments to the frequencybalance of your speaker system based onthe acoustic characteristics of your room(see page 33 for more on this)9 When you’re finished, select ‘SKIP?’ to goback to the System Setup menu.• Remember to disconnect the microphoneafter completing the Auto MCACC Setup.Other problems during Auto MCACCIf the room environment is not optimal for theAuto MCACC Setup (too much backgroundnoise, echo off the walls, obstacles blockingthe speakers from the microphone) the finalsettings may be incorrect. Check for householdappliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.),that may be affecting the environment andswitch them off if necessary. 2 If there are anyinstructions showing in the front panel display,please follow them.Note1 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12cm will end upwith different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker setting on page 35.• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should beaccurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.2 Some older TVs may interfere with operation of the mic. You may want to switch off your TV during the Auto MCACC Setup.