Pioneer SC-LX78-S: Before you start Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

8

 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.

ALL ZONE STBY

SOURCE

STANDBY/ON

MAIN

SUB ZONE CONTROL

Z2

Z3

HDZ

RECEIVER

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 

institution’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.

MASTER

VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

INPUT

SELECTOR

iPod  iPhone

HDMI

MCACC PRO

FL OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

Tripod

Microphone

The 

Full Auto MCACC

 screen appears on your TV.

Speaker System 

:  7.2.2ch TMd/FW

1a.Full Auto MCACC

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Return

START

EQ Type 

: 

– – –

SP to ceiling 

: 

3.00m

MCACC 

: M1.MEMORY 1

Dolby Enabled Speaker : 

NO

Measurement Type  : 

Basic

2 

Press MAIN RECEIVER on the remote control 

and operate.

• When the cursor is brought to 

Measurement Type

 and 

Basic

 is selected, the 

Speaker Setting

/

Channel Level

/

Speaker Distance

 is adjusted automatically. Selecting 

Expert

 allows you to automatically adjust 

Standing 

Wave

/

Acoustic Cal EQ

 (frequency characteristics)/

Full 

Band Phase Control 

as well.

3 

Bring the cursor to START and press the ENTER 

button.

• Automatic measuring will start.

• Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.

4 

Follow the instructions on-screen.

• Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu 

screen appears.

1. MCACC PRO

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 the power cuts out, the core of the speaker cable may be 

in contact with the rear panel, or the (+) and (–) cores may 

be touching, causing the protection circuits to activate. 

Re-twist the core of the speaker cable, and connect it so 

that it does not protrude from the speaker terminal.

5 

Make sure the setup microphone is 

disconnected.