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- Page 1 VSX-AX4ASi-S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-AX2AS-S www.pioneer.co.uk Discover the benefits of registering your product online at (www.pioneer-eur.com). Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Operating Environment
L or coloured RED. How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse. D3-4-2-1-2-2_B_En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked... - Page 3 CAUTION If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect this unit should be performed only by qualified...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 01 Before you start 05 Listening to your system Checking what’s in the box ..... . . 6 Auto playback ....... . 27 Installing the receiver . - Page 5 Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional ..85 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays..65 About THX ........85 OSD Adjustment .
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Page 6: Before You Start
Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Please check that you've received the following supplied Main remote control unit: accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m.) • Remote control unit • Sub room remote control unit (VSX-AX4ASi only) •... -
Page 7: 02 5 Minute Guide
5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. Introduction to home theater Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to receiver. - Page 8 5 minute guide Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the SYSTEM OFF speaker configuration in the OSD. INPUT RECEIVER SOURCE D.ACCESS CLASS SELECT DISC ENTER A progress report is displayed on-screen while the AV PARAMETER CH LEVEL TOP MENU ì...
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Page 9: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup
5 minute guide Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup Better sound using Phase Control If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the correction measures to make sure your sound source microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. -
Page 10: Connecting Your Equipment
Connecting your equipment Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-AX4ASi, however connections for the VSX-AX2AS are the same except where noted. -
Page 11: When Making Cable Connections
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 53. 15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable can control all your equipment from a single IR remote may be damaged if bent around sharp corners. -
Page 12: Connecting Your Tv And Dvd Player
Connecting your equipment component video jacks on page 14 if your TV and/or DVD player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD Connecting your TV and DVD player player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 53. Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your TV. -
Page 13: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box
Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR or other set-top box and other video sources Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. -
Page 14: Using The Component Video Jacks
Connecting your equipment • For a second recorder, use the DVR/ VCR2 outputs. Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO If the device can output digital audio, connect an inputs. optical-type digital audio output from the recorder to Connect using a three-way component video cable. -
Page 15: Connecting Digital Audio Sources
Connecting your equipment Connect an optical-type digital audio output on Connecting digital audio sources your digital component to the DIGITAL 4 (CD-R) input. Use an optical cable for the connection. This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for For recording equipment, connect one of the playback and for making digital recordings. -
Page 16: Connecting Analog Audio Sources
Connecting your equipment Turntables only: Connect the stereo audio outputs to the PHONO inputs. Connecting analog audio sources • If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Two ground terminal on this receiver. of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with •... -
Page 17: Installing Your Speaker System
Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound main surround speakers should always be connected as capabilities connect front, center, surround and a pair, but you can connect just one surround back surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. -
Page 18: Placing The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Bare wire connections • Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker properly prepared with about 10 mm of insulator stripped does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted... -
Page 19: Thx Speaker System Setup
Connecting your equipment The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. Connecting antennas A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation AM and FM radio. -
Page 20: Fm Wire Antenna
75 Ω coaxial cable cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent ANTENNA service company for a replacement. FM UNBAL 75 Ω... -
Page 21: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-AX4ASi front panel VSX-AX4ASi AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING PHASE MCACC AUTO SURR/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND SURROUND CONTROL POSITION STREAM DIRECT INPUT MASTER SELECTOR VOLUME... -
Page 22: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit
Controls and displays MCACC indicator 20 SIGNAL SELECT Lights when one of the MCACC presets (page 29) is Use to select an input signal (page 30). selected. 21 SBch PROCESSING 10 i.LINK indicator (VSX-AX4ASi only) Selects the surround back channel mode (page 30) or Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is virtual surround back mode (page 30). -
Page 23: Display
Controls and displays Display SIGNAL DIGITAL VIDEO CONV. V.SB DNR MIDNIGHT TUNED MULTI-ROOM DIALOGUE LOUDNESS STEREO AUTO WMA9 Pro 96/24 DSD PCM OVER ATT Hi-bit/sampling TONE MONO HDMI SBL SB DIGITAL TUNER MULTI IN VIDEO HDMI ANALOG CD-R PHONO iPod STREAM DIRECT PRO LOGIC... -
Page 24: Remote Control
Controls and displays Input source buttons Press to select control of other components (see Remote control Controlling the rest of your system on page 71). Number buttons and other receiver/component SYSTEM OFF INPUT RECEIVER SOURCE controls SELECT Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 32) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. - Page 25 Controls and displays TV CONTROL buttons MULTI OP – See Multi Operation and System Off on These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to page 73. the TV CONT button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook SYS OFF –...
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Page 26: Sub Remote Control Unit
Controls and displays DISP Switches between named station presets and radio Sub remote control unit frequencies (page 33). Also used to display RDS VSX-AX4ASi only information (page 34). The second remote control supplied with this receiver is Component control buttons for use with the multi-room listening feature, as These are used to control a component after you have explained on page 57. -
Page 27: Listening To Your System
Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your system • While listening to a source, press STANDARD Important ( STANDARD SURROUND ). If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode. • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the •... -
Page 28: Using The Home Thx Modes
Listening to your system Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effects THX and Home THX are technical standards created by The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX of additional surround sound effects. -
Page 29: Listening In Stereo
Listening to your system Listening in stereo Selecting MCACC presets When you select STEREO, you will hear the source • Default setting: MEMORY 1 through just the front left and right speakers (and If you have calibrated your system for different listening possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker positions , you can switch between settings to suit the... -
Page 30: Choosing The Input Signal
Listening to your system The table below indicates when you will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of Choosing the input signal ì sources. ( =Sound plays through surround back You need to hook up a component to both analog and speaker(s)) digital inputs on the receiver to select between input STATUS... -
Page 31: Using The Sound Retriever
Listening to your system • VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Standard / THX SBch Processing / Advanced Type of source Stereo sources Multichannel Virtual SB surround sources mode 2 Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic Neo:6 ì... -
Page 32: Using The Tuner
Using the tuner Chapter 6: Using the tuner Tuning directly to a station Listening to the radio Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and the remote control. -
Page 33: Naming Station Presets
Using the tuner Naming station presets An introduction to RDS For easier identification, you can name your station presets. Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of Choose the station preset you want to name. information—the name of the station and the kind of See Listening to station presets below for how to do this. -
Page 34: Using Eon
Using the tuner Press ENTER to search for the program type. The system starts searching through the station presets Using EON for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the When EON (Enhanced Other Network information) is station plays for five seconds. -
Page 35: The System Setup Menu
The System Setup menu Chapter 7: The System Setup menu • Surr Back System – Specify how you are using your surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker Making receiver settings from the setting on page 37). System Setup menu •... - Page 36 The System Setup menu Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC weighting is given to any one channel. Optionally, jack on the front panel. FRONT ALIGN sets all speakers in accordance with Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied and the microphone.
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Page 37: Surround Back Speaker Setting
The System Setup menu • With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press RETURN Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for to go back to the System Setup menu. ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto 4a.MCACC Data Check MCACC Setup on page 9) and verifying the mic 1.Speaker Setting... -
Page 38: Manual Mcacc Setup
The System Setup menu Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup on page 7 if you’re unsure how to do this. Also see menu. Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu page 9 for notes regarding high background noise above if you’re not already at this screen. -
Page 39: Fine Speaker Distance
The System Setup menu The volume increases to the 0dB reference level. Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 3.Manual MCACC 3a.Fine Channel Level a.Fine Ch Level 3.Manual MCACC 3b.Fine SP Distance b.Fine SP Distance c.Standing Wave Please Wait... -
Page 40: Acoustic Calibration Eq
2 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer—see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 62 for more on this). - Page 41 This is done with the help of a graphical output measurement is done too late. that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer — see Connecting Level frequencies a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 62).
- Page 42 The System Setup menu Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ When the reverb measurement is finished, you can select Reverb View to see the results on-screen. See Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press ENTER. Professional Calibration EQ graphical output on page 80 for troubleshooting information.
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Page 43: Data Management
The System Setup menu Select the setting you want to check. • It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you Data Management can compare the different settings. This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, Select the MCACC preset that you want to check. -
Page 44: Manual Speaker Setup
The System Setup menu Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re Manual speaker setup using, you may want to rename them for easier This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to identification. optimize the surround sound performance. You only Select ‘Memory Rename’... -
Page 45: Speaker Setting
The System Setup menu Speaker Setting • Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration subwoofer when YES is selected. Choose the PLUS (size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It is setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass a good idea to make sure that the settings made in sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the... -
Page 46: Speaker Distance
The System Setup menu Bass Peak Level Adjust the level of each channel using the buttons. Some audio sources (for example, Dolby Digital and DTS) If you selected Manual, use to switch speakers. The include ultra-low bass tones. Set the bass limiter as Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on- needed to prevent the bass from distorting the sound. -
Page 47: X-Curve
The System Setup menu X-Curve THX Audio Setting Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater the Home THX modes on page 28) with the Advanced listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie... -
Page 48: Other Connections
• The connected iPod should be updated with iPod updater software higher than version 2004-10-20. 3 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display). Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. -
Page 49: Watching Photos And Video Content
Other connections Watching photos and video content Use the buttons to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). To view photos or video on your iPod, since video control • Use to move to previous/next levels. is not possible using this receiver, you must use the main controls of your iPod instead. -
Page 50: Connecting Using Hdmi
Other connections Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect Connecting using HDMI on a HDMI-compatible monitor. If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped compo- • The arrow on the cable connector body should be nent, you can connect it to this receiver using a commer- facing right for correct alignment with the connector cially available HDMI cable. -
Page 51: Using The I.link Interface
Other connections Use an i.LINK cable to connect one of the i.LINK connectors on this receiver to an i.LINK connector on Using the i.LINK interface your i.LINK component. VSX-AX4ASi only If you have a component with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to this receiver using an i.LINK cable. -
Page 52: Checking The I.link Inputs
Checking the i.LINK inputs About PQLS rate control If you have several i.LINK-equipped components and Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) have assigned them to input functions in The Input Setup technology provides high-precision digital audio from menu on page 63, you can confirm the settings you made DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you use the below. -
Page 53: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs
Other connections The system will not work if the connected components form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message LOOP Connecting the multichannel analog inputs CONNECT shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may connections that form a loop. -
Page 54: Using The Usb Interface
CENTER ASSIGNA- software on your computer during playback. SUR- DVR/ (DVD/ VCR 1 ROUND • Pioneer is not responsible for computer system (CD) damage, software crashes or failures, or any other DVR/ SURROUND VCR 2 BACK MULTI CH possible computer problems due to this... -
Page 55: Second Zone Speaker B Setup
Other connections • SP A – Sound is output from speaker system A and the same signal is output from the pre-out terminals. Second Zone speaker B setup • SP B – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to speaker system B. Multichannel Caution sources will not be heard. -
Page 56: Bi-Wiring Your Speakers
Other connections Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu. Connecting additional amplifiers See Surround back speaker setting on page 37 to specify This receiver has more than enough power for any home how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals. use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. -
Page 57: Multi-Room Listening
Other connections Multi-room listening options Multi-room listening The following table shows what you can listen to in each sub room This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper multi- Sub room Input sources available room connections. -
Page 58: Using The Multi-Room Controls
Other connections Using the multi-room controls • Connect a TV monitor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks on the rear of this The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust receiver. the sub room volume and select sources. See Multi-room You should have a pair of speakers attached to the remote controls below and (VSX-AX4ASi only) Sub remote surround back speaker terminals as shown below. -
Page 59: Connecting An Ir Receiver
Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 76 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack. -
Page 60: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger
Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection). -
Page 61: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma Display
• Automatic video input switching on the plasma display. DVD player Satellite receiver, etc • Automatic volume muting on the plasma display. See also SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 65 for more on setting up the receiver. DVD/LD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN... -
Page 62: Connecting A Pc For Advanced Mcacc Output
Personal computer Instructions for using the software are also available here. If you have any questions about the software, please contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on Advanced MCACC output using your PC your warranty card. Before continuing, make sure you have completed steps Please make sure your system meets the following 1–3 in Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 40. -
Page 63: Other Settings
Other Settings Chapter 9: Other Settings Select the input function that you want to set up. The default names correspond with the names next to the The Input Setup menu terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD/LD or VIDEO You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu 1/GAME 1) which, in turn, correspond with the names if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to... -
Page 64: Input Function Default And Possible Settings
1 You will have to make an SR+ cable connection from a CONTROL OUT jack on the display to the CONTROL IN jack on this receiver (opposite from the setup in Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 60). Note that to control this receiver using the remote, you will have to point it at the... -
Page 65: Multi-Room Setup
See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display You will return to the Other Setup menu. on page 60 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 61. Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu. -
Page 66: Using Other Functions
Using other functions Chapter 10 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the AV options Center Adjusts the center image to create a 0 to 10 There are a number of additional sound and picture Default: 3 wider stereo effect with vocals. Image settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu. -
Page 67: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording
Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Making an audio or a video recording Brightness Adjusts the overall brightness. –10 to +10 You can make an audio or a video recording from the default: 0 built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source Adjusts the contrast between light –10 to +10 Contrast... -
Page 68: Playing A Different Source When Recording
Using other functions Playing a different source when recording Reducing the level of an analog signal Using this receiver, it’s possible to listen to a different source than the one you’re recording. The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. -
Page 69: Using The Sleep Timer
Using other functions Using the sleep timer Checking your system settings The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a Use the status display screen to check your current specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without settings for features such as surround back channel worrying about the receiver being left on all night. -
Page 70: Resetting The System
Using other functions Setting Default Resetting the system MCACC Position Memory M1: MEMORY 1 Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to Surround back channel the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Processing Switch the receiver into standby. Phase Control While holding down the front panel AV Sound Delay... -
Page 71: Controlling The Rest Of Your System
2 • When using a Pioneer HDD recorder, please select PIONEER DVR 487, 488, 489 or 493. • When using a Pioneer plasma display released prior to summer 2005, please select preset codes 600 or 231. 3 The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only). -
Page 72: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings
Controlling the rest of your system Point the two remote controls towards each other then press the button that will be doing the learning on Erasing one of the remote control this receiver’s remote control. button settings PRES KEY starts flashing to indicate the remote is ready This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and to accept a signal. -
Page 73: Renaming Input Source Names
Controlling the rest of your system Renaming input source names Multi Operation and System Off You can customize the names that appear on the remote The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a LCD when you select an input source (for example, you series of up to 5 commands for the components in your could change the name of DVR 1 to HDD/DVR). -
Page 74: Using Multi Operations
3; Press SOURCE . The command sequence you programmed will run, then • program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the input function (selected in step 2) has video input all Pioneer components will switch off , followed by this terminals;... -
Page 75: Controls For Tvs
Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other components This remote control can control components after This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 71 for more on this). -
Page 76: Operating Other Pioneer Components With This Unit's Sensor
If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using the remote sensor. • See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 60 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display. -
Page 77: Additional Information
• Something is obstructing the fan. Remove the obstruction and try switching the receiver back on. If the then the power automatically fan is still not working, or you can't remove the object, unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer switches off. -
Page 78: No Sound
Additional information No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is output when an • Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting (press SPEAKERS). input source is selected. • Make sure the correct input source is selected. No sound output from the front •... -
Page 79: Other Audio Problems
Additional information Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be For FM broadcasts selected automatically, or there is • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc. considerable noise in radio •... -
Page 80: Video
Additional information Video Symptom Remedy No image is output when an • Check the video connections of the source component (see page 13). input is selected. • For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is switched off (in Setting the AV options on page 66), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component. -
Page 81: Display
• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes. The SR cable is connected, but • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer the connected components can’t plasma display on page 60). -
Page 82: I.link Interface
Additional information i.LINK interface Symptom Remedy No sound is output. • Check that the source player is compatible with i.LINK audio. • Check the output settings of the source player. • Make sure that i.LINK or AUTO is selected using the SIGNAL SELECT button (see Choosing the input signal on page 30). -
Page 83: Usb Interface
Additional information USB interface Symptom Remedy No sound. • Make sure you have set up your computer system to output through the USB interface (see Using the USB interface on page 54). • Make sure your computers output level is turned up. •... -
Page 84: Surround Sound Formats
Additional information Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack, Surround sound formats which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced Below is a brief description of the main surround sound surround listening with greater sound detail. -
Page 85: Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional
Additional information ® speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front and Windows Media Audio 9 Professional surround speakers. ® Windows Media Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) is a • Adaptive Decorrelation discrete surround format developed by Microsoft In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create Corporation. -
Page 86: Listening Modes With Different Input Signal Formats
Additional information ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and back channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage. directional surround sounds. - Page 87 Additional information Multichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto Surround SBch WMA+THX CINEMA WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel) Straight decoding Straight decoding Processing Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel Dolby Digital EX THX SURROUND EX Dolby Digital EX flagged) (7.1 channel 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX...
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Page 88: Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats
Additional information Stream direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 29) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Surround Back speaker(s) Input signal format DIRECT... -
Page 89: Specifications
Additional information FM Tuner Section Specifications Frequency Range ....87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity ..Mono: 15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/75 Ω) Continuous Power Output –... -
Page 90: Cleaning The Unit
Also, using this receiver’s Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater built-in digital video converter, de-interlacing and up- listening experience as close as possible to the vision of... - Page 91 Additional information...
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