Pioneer VSX-827-S: Initial Setup Before you start Canceling the demo display Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) Canceling the Auto Power Down

4

 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.

INPUT SELECT

SOURCE

SLEEP

TV

CONTROL

INPUT

RECEIVER

RECEIVER

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 disposing of used batteries, please comply with 

governmental regulations or environmental public 

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

Canceling the demo display

The display on the front panel shows various information (demo 

displays) when the receiver is not operating.

You can turn off the demo display. 

 

“The FL Demo Mode 

menu” 

on page 31 

(VSX-422)

/ page 52 

(VSX-827/VSX-527)

• The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto 

MCACC setup is performed (see below).

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.

•

VSX-827/VSX-527 only:

 Before using the Auto MCACC 

setup, the 

NETRADIO

, 

M.SERVER

, 

FAVORITE

, 

iPod/USB

or 

ADAPTER

 input should not be selected as an input 

source.

1 

Connect the supplied setup microphone.

MCACC

SETUP MIC

CONTROL

ON / OFF

2 

Press 

RECEIVER

 on the remote control, then 

press the HOME MENU button.

The Home Menu appears on your TV.

3 

Select ’Auto MCACC’ from the Home Menu, 

then press ENTER.

Automatic measuring will start.

H o m e     M e nu

1  .  Au t o     M C AC C

2  .  M a nu a l     S P     S e t u p

3  .  I n p u t     A s s i g n

4  .  P r e     O u t     S e t t i n g

5  .  H D M I     S e t u p

6  .  Au t o     Pow e r     D ow n

7  .  N e t wo r k     S t a n d by

8  .  F L     D e m o     M o d e  

1  .  Au t o     M C AC C

N ow     A n a ly z i n g

S u r ro u n d     A n a ly z i n g

        S p e a k e r     S y s t e m

        S p e a k e r     D i s t a n c e    

        C h a n n e l     L ev e l

        A c o u s t i c     C a l     E Q

R e t u r n    

• Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.

4 

Follow the instructions on-screen.

• Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu 

screen appears.

5 

Make sure the setup microphone is 

disconnected.

VSX-827/VSX-527 only:

 Attach the front cover as shown in 

the following illustration.

MCACC

SETUP MIC

VIDEO

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

1

2

Canceling the Auto Power Down

When this receiver is not used over a period of several hours, it 

will power down automatically. The automatic power-off timer 

is set to six hours under factory settings, and the timing can 

be changed or the power-off function switched off altogether. 

 

“The Auto Power Down menu” 

on page 31 

(VSX-422)

/ page 

52 

(VSX-827/VSX-527)

Tripod

Microphone

VSX-827/VSX-527

VSX-422

VSX-527

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