Official Pioneer VSX-1015TX Thread - Page 64

Originally Posted by cummings66

Searching the thread didn't turn up a solution for a problem I've run into. I decided to hook up my Xbox 360 through the 1015 and I'm using the component connections to do so. It works fine except it converts the pic to 480i no matter what I set it to.

I read a cryptic reference on page 15 about turning off the Video Processor Mode but do not see how to do it. How can it be done, will it stop the 1015 from converting the P to i mode?

Originally Posted by cummings66

Searching the thread didn't turn up a solution for a problem I've run into. I decided to hook up my Xbox 360 through the 1015 and I'm using the component connections to do so. It works fine except it converts the pic to 480i no matter what I set it to.

I read a cryptic reference on page 15 about turning off the Video Processor Mode but do not see how to do it. How can it be done, will it stop the 1015 from converting the P to i mode?

Originally Posted by JayMan007

I...For the 1016, it looks like it is under:
6. Other Setup, e. Video Conv. Setup.
The manual for the 1015 doesn't show this, but it might be in the same place...

Originally Posted by ruztew

MCACC calibrates all your speakers to output at reference volume when the volume is set to 9. I believe reference is 110db. Depending on how efficent your speakers it might become necessary to give them different db's to do this.

As far as I know, you can't get the volume to show up on your projector - I think this can only be done using a Pioneer Plasma TV via a special cable.

Originally Posted by ruztew

Perhaps I need to clarify... you run MCACC, it automatically adjusts your volume and calibrates your system.

once MCACC is done, if you were to set t the volume to 0, your system should be outputting at 110 db.

Originally Posted by ruztew

...I believe reference is 110db...

Originally Posted by Macfan424

FWIW, my experience and set-up with my 1015 is virtually identical to chlngr1970's. When I checked it with a SPL meter, I was very surprised at how accurate the MCACC setting was.

Originally Posted by slalanc01

Why MCACC always set my subwoofer at -10db? I have turned volume knob of my sub at 1/3. 1/2, 2/3, 3/4 and I run MCACC after that and no difference! sub is always at -10db! MCACC also set wrong feet distance for my subwoofer (put 20 feet but I'm sit at only 10 feets). At this time I'm not sure if I need to find a spl meter and try to calibrate by myself because MCACC is not very accurate....

Originally Posted by slalanc01

Why do I need to turn my sub down? Wich benefit will I have?.
I turn it down and run Mcacc again?

Originally Posted by slalanc01

Why do I need to turn my sub down? Wich benefit will I have?.
I turn it down and run Mcacc again?

Originally Posted by Macfan424

MCACC is limited to a 10dB adjustment. If you are always getting -10dB, it means it is trying to turn your sub down, but can't take it far enough to give you a flat response.

I'd recommend turning your sub's amp down as others have suggested. Rerun the MCACC until you get a reading of -5dB or less. That will give you a "flat" bass level, at least to use as a reference point. Many people manually adjust it upward by 3-5dB after that. This compensates for the ear's lack of sensitivity to bass sounds at lower volume levels.

One thing to keep in mind is that if your room has a resonant peak, the MCACC will read that and adjust the whole bass setting downward, resulting in dull sounding bass except around the peak. To check for this, you would need a SPL meter and test disc. (The details of subwoofer calibration is a bit outside the scope of this thread, but there is a forum devoted to subwoofers if you want to pursue it.) Otherwise, adjust by ear, seeking a compromise between "boomy" and "flat" smooth response.

Originally Posted by slalanc01

Ok I will try to lower volume knob on my sub and run again MCACC to see if Sub will be other than -10db. If I undestand correctly it doesn't matter if my sub volume knob is set at 1/10 because VSX-1015 will give 'more decibels' to my subwoofer anyway to have it equally calibrate with my others speakers.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Macfan424

It matters.

If you set the sub volume too low, the MCACC will do the opposite from what it's doing now, moving to +10 trying to turn your sub up high enough. I'd start by lowering it to maybe 1/2 of where it is now. It may take a couple of tries before you hit the right spot. (The 9:00 or 10:00 position is commonly used as a starting point, but there are too many variables to know in advance if it will be right in a given situation.)

The ideal is for the receiver sub setting to be a bit less than zero (around -5dB, give or take a little). That gives you some latitude for subsequent adjustment without introducing possible distortion.

Originally Posted by tones3311

I have been struggling trying to get a true dolby digitial sound from my PC while connected to this receiver.

I found the SPDIF bypass in my software for my Audigy Platinum but when I turn that off I get no sound whatsoever.

Anyone have a similar setup and able to get a true dolby digital sound from their receiver while connected to a PC.

I am willing to try anything at this point.

Thx.

Originally Posted by slalanc01

Hi guys,
I have a question for 1015 expert!,
I just checked my surrounds speakers technical specs to know how well they can handle LFE signals and I've discovered that my speakers can not goes under 80hz according with user manuel!, I know sometimes user manuels specs may be exagarate and I know my crossover in my receiver is set to 80hz.

Now my question: Can I trust my receiver for sending all below 80hz LFE signals to my PowerSubwoofer? Is it possible that some 70hz or 60hz tones 'slipped' to my surrounds speakers because receiver is not accurate and losts these signals because my surrounds speaker don't goes at this level?