Pioneer SC-LX88-S: Initial Setup Before you start Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

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.

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the test tone that is outputted by the speakers. This setup

2

Press MAIN RECEIVER on the remote control

enables automatic high precision measuring and settings;

and operate.

utilizing it will create an optimum user listening environment.

• When the cursor is brought to

Measurement Type

and

Important

Basic

is selected, the

Speaker Setting

/

Channel Level

/

Speaker Distance

is adjusted automatically. Selecting

• Measure in a quiet environment.

Expert

allows you to automatically adjust

Standing

• If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s

Wave

/

Acoustic Cal EQ

(frequency characteristics)/

Full

about ear level at your normal listening position. Otherwise,

Band Phase Control

as well.

place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair.

3

Bring the cursor to START and press the ENTER

• Accurate measurements may not be possible if there are

button.

obstacles between the speakers and the listening position

• Automatic measuring will start.

(microphone).

• Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.

• When measuring, step away from the listening position,

and operate using the remote control from the external

4

Follow the instructions on-screen.

side of all the speakers.

• Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu

1

Connect the supplied setup microphone.

screen appears.

HOME MENU

MCACC PRO

FL OFF

iPod iPhoneHDMI

A/V RECEIVER

1. MCACC PRO

2. MCACC Data Check

INPUT

SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

VOLUME

MASTER

3. Data Management

4. System Setup

3

Switch the TV input so that it connects to the

5. Network Information

6. Operation Mode Setup

receiver.

MCACC

SETUP

MIC

4

Turn the subwoofer on and turn up the volume.

Exit Return

• If

Reverse Phase

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

WARNING

may be inverted. Check the speaker connections.

• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other

Even if the connections are correct,

Reverse Phase

may be

Microphone

excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater.

displayed, depending on the speakers and the surrounding

This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch

environment. This does not affect measurements, however,

fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

so select

Go Next

.

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

CAUTION

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

• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage

be touching, causing the protection circuits to activate.

the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can cause

Tripod

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

batteries to leak or overheat.

that it does not protrude from the speaker terminal.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with

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Make sure the setup microphone is

governmental regulations or environmental public

The

Full Auto MCACC

screen appears on your TV.

disconnected.

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

1a.Full Auto MCACC

A/V RECEIVER

Speaker System : 7.2.2ch TMd/FW

EQ Type : – – –

MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1

Automatically setting up for

Dolby Enabled Speaker

: NO

SP to ceiling : 3.00m

Measurement Type : Basic

surround sound (MCACC)

START

The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup

Exit Return

uses the supplied setup microphone to measure and analyze