Pioneer vsx-819H: MCACC setup won't display on tv

Have the pioneer vsx-1016txv-k - During MCACC setup It indicates an error with the rear right surround speaker. Yet during play in db mode - Neo & etc the RRS speaker works! RRS does not work during the MCACC set up. Can you help resolve. Thank You Joe

Your unit is locked in protection mode. Hold the advanced surround button and the power button to turn it back on. If it shutdown right away, then you shorted out the amp and need to take it in for repair.

For me on vsx 1016 txv it was ENTER and DVR/VCR2 for 2 seconds. Blue power power button lit up. Then it went back to MCACC flashing amber. So probably blown amp.

http://audio.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/pioneer/vsx819hk.html

It's in the manual. Page 12.

Resetting the Main Unit
Use this procedure to reset all the receiver's settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.
1 Switch the receiver into standby.
2 While holding down the BAND button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about two seconds.
3 When you see RESET? appear in the display, press AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT.
OK? shows in the display.
4 Press STEREO/A.L.C to confirm.
OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory settings.

Hi,
Please check your power capacitor for defective and replace with new ones.
Regards

You must be using an HDMI cable to get Dolby True HD.

It would appear the unit thinks your McAAC microphone is inserted. Is it?

Automatically setting up for surround

sound (Auto MCACC)

The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account

ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set

up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones

to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page 11.

Important

• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.

• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.

• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected and the iPod

USB, XM or SIRIUS Radio function should not be selected as an input source.

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC

jack on the front panel.

Place the microphone so that it's about ear level at your normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make

sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.1

Note

1 • You can't use the System Setup menu in either the main or sub zone when the iPod USB, XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected. When you set ZONE 2 to ON (page 61), you can't use the System Setup menu.
• If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message

etc.

It's all in the manual.

Some background on the process...

http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/42/98/tech/AVAmplifierReceiver/AF_MCACC.html

you can "release" the error by pressing the "down arrow" and the "zone 2 on/off" for 2 seconds.

I found this for the VSX918, 818. Perhaps it's similar.

The power does not turn on. • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.
The receiver suddenly switches off and the power indicator
blinks.
• After about a minute (you won’t be able to switch the unit on during this time), switch the receiver back on. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

Resetting the main unit
Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.
1 Switch the receiver into standby.
2 While holding down the ADVANCED SURROUND button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three
seconds.
3 When you see RESET? appear in the display, press ‘
ST –’. OK? shows in the display.
4 Press SOUND RETRIEVER to confirm.
OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory settings.

here is a link to your manual:
http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products/archive/VSX-AX4AVi-S/media.html
looks to be an auto calibration the mcacc turned on during the testing and setup phase. you could always put the mcacc in manual mode and go through the settins yourself. Just be aware that the setting you are talking about controls the level of you dialog channel and lowing might cause you to have less ability to hear low dialog.

Cheers!