Pioneer VSX-822-K User Manual

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 blinks when the microphone is not connected 

to MCACC SETUP MIC jack.

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing 

. The 

system outputs a series of test tones to establish the 

ambient noise level.

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Make sure the microphone is connected.

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Make sure the subwoofer is on and the volume is 

turned up.

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When using surround back or front height speakers, 

turn on the power to the amplifier to which the 

surround back or front height speakers are connected, 

and adjust the sound level to the desired level.

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See below for notes regarding background noise and 

other possible interference.

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Wait for the test tones to finish.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the 

receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers 

present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while 

it’s doing this. 

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For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume 

during the test tones. 

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Confirm the speaker configuration.
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the 

actual speakers you have.

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With error messages (such as Too much ambient 
noise

) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise 

(see 

setup below

).

If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use 

/

 to select the speaker and 

/

 to change the 

setting. When you’re finished, go to the next step.
If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side 

column, there may be a problem with the speaker 

connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t fix the problem, 

turn off the power and check the speaker connections.

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If the screen in step 8 is left untouched for 10 seconds 

and 

 is not pressed in step 9, the Auto MCACC 

setup will start automatically as shown.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the 

receiver outputs more test tones to determine the 

optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker 

distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is 

happening. It may take 1 to 3 minutes.

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The Auto MCACC setup has finished! You return to the 
Home Menu.
The settings made in the Auto MCACC setup should give 

you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is 

also possible to adjust these settings manually using the 

Home Menu (starting on 

page 46

).

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Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes 

identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm 

(5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can 

correct the setting manually using the 

Speaker Setting on 

page 46

.

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The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the 

actual distance from the listening position. This setting 

should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics 

into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC 

setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, 

obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the 

final settings may be incorrect. Check for household 

appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be 

affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If 

there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, 

please follow them.

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Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the 

microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the 

TV when doing the Auto MCACC setup.

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