Pioneer SC-2023-S: Before you start Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

5

 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.

RCU SETUP

SOURCE

STANDBY/ON

BDR

BD

DVD

DVR

HDMI

ALL ZONE STBY

DISCRETE ON

3 

Switch the TV input so that it connects to the 

receiver.

4 

Turn the subwoofer on and turn up the volume.

 WARNING

•

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.

 CAUTION

•

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 institu-

tion’s rules that apply in your country/area.

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

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 

obstacles between the speakers and the listening position 

(microphone).

•

When measuring, step away from the listening position, 

and operate using the remote control from the external 

side of all the speakers.

1 

Connect the supplied setup microphone.

MCACC

SETUP MIC

The 

Full Auto MCACC

 screen appears on your TV.

Speaker System 

: Normal(SB/FH)

1a.Full Auto MCACC

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Return

START

EQ Type 

:  SYMMETRY

MCACC 

: M1.MEMORY 1

THX Speaker 

: 

NO

2 

Press 

RECEIVER

 on the remote control, then 

press the ENTER button.

•

Automatic measuring will start.

•

Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.

3 

Follow the instructions on-screen.

•

Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu 

screen appears.

1. Advanced MCACC

2. MCACC Data Check

3. Data Management

4. System Setup

5. Network Information

6. Operation Mode Setup

Exit

Return

HOME MENU

A/V RECEIVER

•

If 

Reverse Phase

 is displayed, the speaker’s wiring (+ and –) 

may be inverted. Check the speaker connections. 

Even if the connections are correct, 

Reverse Phase

 may be 

displayed, depending on the speakers and the surrounding 

environment. This does not affect measurements, however, 

so select 

Go Next

.

•

 If 

ERR

 is displayed, check that speaker is properly 

connected. 

E.g.) Check whether the surround speaker has been 

mistakenly connected to the surround back terminal.

4 

Make sure the setup microphone is 

disconnected.

Tripod

Microphone