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Pioneer VSX-AX10Ai-G Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-AX10Ai-G Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Operating Environment

    Thank you for buying this pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you...
  • Page 3 CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Our philosophy ......6 Features ........6 01 Before you start Checking the supplied accessories .
  • Page 5 12 volt trigger......73 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor ......73 09 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording .

  • Page 6: Our Philosophy

    WMA9 Pro decoder, or through the USB connection using a software decoder on your computer. Seamless video conversion With the Pioneer video converter, you can use a wide range of cords interchangeably, giving you more flexibility when making video connections.

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Checking the supplied accessories Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Microphone • Remote control unit • Remote control unit recharger and AC adapter • AC adapter cord (x2) and plug converter •...

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Remote Control

    Before you start • Do not use the AC adapter or AC adapter cord for any other purpose than those specified below. Connect the AC adapter cord then connect the adapter to the recharger and plug it into an AC outlet.

  • Page 9: Setting The Clock

    Before you start Press the center of each cross point to align the touch screen with the LCD panel underneath. This adjustment will make sure your remote control is calibrated correctly. PLEASE TOUCH THE UPPER "+" MARK "MUTE": CANCEL When you've touched both cross points, PLEASE WAIT is displayed and you’ll return to the remote setup menu when calibration is finished.

  • Page 10: Resetting The Remote Control

    Before you start Use the + and – buttons to set the LCD TIMEOUT and BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT settings. You can adjust these from 20–120 seconds. • The backlight timeout can’t be longer than the LCD timeout setting. TIMEOUT LCD TIME OUT 60 sec BACKLIGHT TIME OUT 60 sec...

  • Page 11: Replacing The Lithium-Ion Batteries

    • Replacement cells must be of type AZW7264, manufactured by NEC TOKIN Corporation. Use of any other battery cells may result in fire or explosion. Contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on your warranty card to obtain new batteries. Replacement cells are not covered under warranty.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment Chapter 2 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with almost limitless possibilities for connecting your audio/video system, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Depending on your needs, you could be up and running in no time after a few simple connections. This section has been designed so that you can read through this short introduction, then jump to the specific connections that you need to make.

  • Page 13: When Making Cable Connections

    Mini jack terminals for connection to other Pioneer components to enable you to control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 73 for connection details. 11 Monitor video outputs...

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Tv

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV This page shows you how to connect your TV to the receiver. To be able to play the sound from the TV’s built- in tuner, connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to this receiver. Connect the MONITOR OUT 1 video jack on this receiver to a video input on your TV.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player DIGITAL USB AUDIO S400 (AUDIO) AUDIO PHONO OUT 2 AUDIO OUT 1 (CD-R/ TAPE1/ CENTER (DVR/ VCR1) CD-R/ TAPE1/ (SAT) PLAY (Single) (CD) 3 IN TAPE 2 MONITOR (TV/ 2 IN DVD) PLAY FRONT SUB W (DVD/...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Outputs

    Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog outputs DIGITAL USB AUDIO S400 AUDIO PHONO OUT 2 OUT 1 (CD-R/ TAPE1/ (DVR/ VCR1) CD-R/ TAPE1/ (SAT) PLAY (Single) (CD) 3 IN TAPE 2 MONITOR (TV/ 2 IN DVD) PLAY FRONT SUB W (DVD/ 1 IN SUR-...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the set- top box component to the SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder This receiver has three sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVD-recorders and HDD recorders. Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

  • Page 19: Connecting Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources You can basically use any of the audio/video inputs on this receiver for any kind of video source. The example illustration below shows a component connected to the VCR2 inputs. Connect the analog audio outputs and a video output of the source component to a set of spare audio/video inputs on this receiver.

  • Page 20: Using The Component Video Jacks

    Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite or S-video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture.

  • Page 21: Connecting Digital Audio Sources

    Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital components for playback and for making digital recordings. Many digital components also have analog connections for recording analog sources (such as a turntable or tape deck). See Connecting analog audio sources below for more on this.

  • Page 22: Connecting Analog Audio Sources

    Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features four stereo audio-only inputs. Two of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders. One of the audio inputs (PHONO) is a dedicated turntable input which should not be used for any other type of component.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Component To The Front Panel Inputs

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a component to the front panel inputs The front panel inputs include a composite video jack (VIDEO), an S-video jack (S-VIDEO), stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input (DIGITAL). You can use these connections for any kind of audio/video component, but they are especially convenient for portable equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment.

  • Page 24: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work.

  • Page 25: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Caution • These speaker terminals can be under hazardous voltage. When you connect or disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord. • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal.

  • Page 26: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting your equipment Connecting antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Connecting external antennas below. DIGITAL USB AUDIO AUDIO...

  • Page 27: Plugging In The Receiver

    Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on your warranty card for a replacement. • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

  • Page 28: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR ACOUSTIC CAL. MIDNIGHT PHONES SP SYSTEM INPUT SELECTOR dial (page 39) Turn to select a source component. The input indicators show the current component. STANDBY/ON and power OFF STANDBY/ON to switch the receiver on or into Press standby.
  • Page 29 Controls and displays Input indicators Shows the currently selected source component. The MULTI CH INPUT indicator lights when a component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT is selected. Nothing lights if an unassigned i.LINK-equipped component or USB connection is selected. LISTENING MODE SELECTOR dial (page 41) Turn and push to select a listening mode.

  • Page 30: Display

    Controls and displays Display SIGNAL AUTO OVER ATT DIGITAL ANALOG TAPE 2 TUNED STEREO MONO RF ATT SIGNAL indicators (page 74) Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically.

  • Page 31: Remote Control

    MASTER VOLUME control) to restore the sound. 12 Servicing terminal For use by Pioneer service technicians. Basic remote control displays The remote control LCD touch screen has a number of displays from which you can control receiver functions, as well as control operations for other components.
  • Page 32 Press to go to the receiver main menu (see Receiver menu screens below). SYSTEM OFF (page 71) Press to switch off all Pioneer components in your system, or any other component you have also programmed to switch off using the System Off function.

  • Page 33: Remote Control Displays For The Tuner

    Controls and displays RECEIVER RECEIVER CONT SB CH INPUT MODE SPEAKER INPUT VIDEO DISPLAY SELECT DIMMER TAPE2 STATUS MONITOR 15 INPUT (page 39) Press repeatedly to cycle through all possible input sources. 16 SPEAKER A/B (page 80) Press repeatedly to select speaker system A,B, A/B or off (in that order).

  • Page 34: Remote Control Displays For Other Components

    Controls and displays TUNER DIRECT ACCESS 11 Number buttons (page 54) Use to input a radio frequency. 12 DIRECT ACCESS (page 54) After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons. Remote control displays for other components The functions on these screens are available once you’ve programmed the remote to control the appropriate...
  • Page 35 Controls and displays 11 IN1 / IN2 / IN3 / IN4 Press to select a TV input. TV CONTROL FREEZE selection RETURN SLEEP 12 ANT Use to select the type of antenna you’ve connected to your TV. 13 AV selection Press to select the programmed picture quality mode.
  • Page 36 Controls and displays Number buttons Use to directly access tracks, chapters and titles. SEARCH MODE Use to access the search mode (to jump to a particular part of the disc). 10 CLR Press to clear an entry. 11 RETURN Press to return to a previous menu screen.

  • Page 37: Getting Started

    Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Introduction to home theater You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks.
  • Page 38 Getting started ‘Auto Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press ENTER. System Setup Auto Surround Setup [1. Input Assign] [2. Surround Setup] [3. Expert Setup] [4. THX Audio Setup] [Exit] Specify how you are using your speaker system. Highlight ‘Go Next’ then press ENTER. If you are using a normal surround setup, or if you’re not sure, leave the settings at their default: •...

  • Page 39: Other Problems When Using The Auto Surround Setup

    Getting started 10 The Auto Surround Setup has finished! Press SYSTEM SETUP to exit the System Setup menu. Auto Surround Setup ! ! Complete ! ! [Data Copy] [Check] [Return] The settings made in the Auto Surround Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Surround Setup menu (starting on page 56).
  • Page 40 Getting started Change the receiver input to the source you want to play. You can use the front panel INPUT SELECTOR knob or the dedicated INPUT buttons on the remote control touch screen Home menu (see Basic remote control displays on page 31 if your unsure how to do this). HOME RECEIVER INPUT 1...

  • Page 41: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Chapter 5 Listening to your system About the listening modes Using this receiver you can enjoy listening to sources, analog or digital, in either stereo or surround sound. However, the listening mode options and the current active mode may change depending on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.
  • Page 42 Listening to your system With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SB CH MODE ON, you can press STANDARD repeatedly to select: • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above •...

  • Page 43: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. The Advanced Cinema modes are designed to be used with movies, and the Advanced Concert modes are for music. •...

  • Page 44: Listening In Stereo

    Listening to your system With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode (see Listening in surround sound above for an explanation of each process): • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE • 2 PRO LOGIC •...

  • Page 45: Using The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    Listening to your system Using the multichannel analog inputs If you’ve connected to the multichannel inputs on the rear panel (see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs on page 16), you will be able to select them as your input source. See Using the Stream Direct mode below if you want to bypass the signal processing in this receiver for a pure analog signal.

  • Page 46: Listening With Acoustic Calibration Eq

    Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround sound on page 37 or Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 60. Refer to these pages for more on acoustic calibration equalization.

  • Page 47: Selecting Usb And Multichannel Analog Input Channels

    Listening to your system • If you want to play DTS-encoded sources, you need to have digital connections. If ANALOG is selected, you’ll hear digital noise through your speakers. • Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using the 2 RF jack. If your player has a 2 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs.

  • Page 48: Using The Surround Back Channel

    Listening to your system Using the surround back channel • Default setting: SB CH ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding with other sources (for example, 5.1 encoded material).

  • Page 49: Listening With Virtual Surround Back Speakers

    Listening to your system Listening with virtual surround back speakers • Default setting: VIRTUAL SB OFF If you don’t have real surround back speakers connected, you can use the Virtual Surround Back feature to simulate one. Sometimes the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded.

  • Page 50: Using Hi-Bit And Hi-Sampling

    Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-sampling You can use both Hi-bit and Hi-sampling to create a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs or DVDs. Press OPTION repeatedly to select HI-BIT or HI- SAMPLING. The remote control menu for this step is shown below (see note at the start of this chapter if you need help).

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Bass And Treble

    Listening to your system • Press TONE to switch the tone control on or off. When the tone control is switched off, BYPASS shows in the display. The remote control menu for this step is shown below (see note at the start of this chapter if you need help).

  • Page 52: Listening To Dual Mono Soundtracks

    Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks You can specify how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played. Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate channels. Press OPTION repeatedly to select DUAL MONO.

  • Page 53: Using The Tuner

    Using the tuner Chapter 6 Using the tuner Note • The remote control operations in this section are accessed from the remote control tuner menus. If you’re not sure how to navigate the touch panel, see Basic remote control displays on page 31. To go to the tuner menu, press TUNER on the remote control Home menu ( HOME...

  • Page 54: Tuning Directly To A Station

    Using the tuner Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control. TUNER –...

  • Page 55: Naming Station Presets

    Using the tuner While the display is blinking, press ENTER. Repeat steps 1 – 5 to memorize up to 30 stations. Naming station presets You can input a name of up to eight characters for each preset station in the receiver’s memory. For example, you could input New Jazz for that station and when you listen to it the name, rather than the frequency, will appear in the display.

  • Page 56: The Surround Setup Menu

    The Surround Setup menu Chapter 7 The Surround Setup menu Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers.).

  • Page 57: Speaker Systems

    The Surround Setup menu • Channel Level – Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 59). • Speaker Distance – Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 60). • Acoustic Cal EQ – Adjust overall equalization depending on your room characteristics (page 60).
  • Page 58 The Surround Setup menu Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size. 2.1. Speaker Systems Manual Free ” Normal Surround ” FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER [ ( NEXT) (cursor left/right) to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers: •...

  • Page 59: Channel Level

    The Surround Setup menu a decrease in the amount of bass due low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best.

  • Page 60: Speaker Distance

    The Surround Setup menu Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. Select ‘Speaker Distance’...
  • Page 61 The Surround Setup menu Select ‘Manual’ then press ENTER. 2. 4. Acoustic Cal EQ [Data Copy] [Manual] CUSTOM1 , CUSTOM2 [Auto] ALL ADJ & FRONT ALIGN [Professional] [Return] Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press ENTER. 2.4. Acoustic Cal EQ Manual CUSTOM1 A[ CUSTOM2 ] [Return]...

  • Page 62: Professional Acoustic Calibration Eq

    (with software available from Pioneer—see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 86 for more on this). How to interpret the graphical output The graph shows decibels on the vertical axis and time (in milliseconds) on the horizontal axis.
  • Page 63 The Surround Setup menu Note that changing the room (for example, moving furniture or paintings) will affect the calibration results. In such cases, you should recalibrate your system. Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Acoustic Cal EQ’ then press ENTER. 2.Surround Setup [ Check ] [ 1.Speaker Systems ]...

  • Page 64: X-Curve

    The Surround Setup menu If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can use the cursor buttons (hard keys) to check the reverb characteristics for each channel. Select ‘Return’ and press ENTER when you’re done. 2.4. Acoustic Cal EQ Pro. [Return] Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select the channel and the frequency you want to check.

  • Page 65: Checking Your Surround Settings

    The Surround Setup menu Use the (cursor left/right) hard keys to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at 2kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of -3.0dB/oct).

  • Page 66: Controlling Other Equipment

    Controlling other equipment Chapter 8 Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other components The supplied remote control can operate not only this receiver, but also your TV, DVD player and other components. If the component is listed in the remote control's memory, simply follow the steps in Recalling preset codes below.
  • Page 67 CANCEL Select a setting type. There may be only one option listed, or there may be several. Start with the first button available, which will show the makers name and 1 (in this case Pioneer-1). Setting Type PRESET RECALL Pioneer-1...

  • Page 68: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    • Pioneer DVD recorders fall into the following setting types: Pioneer-1 – DVR-7000 Pioneer-2–4 – DVR-310, DVR-510H If you have more than one Pioneer DVD recorder of setting type 2–4, you can select different setting types for each (allowing for separate control). Programming signals from other...

  • Page 69: Remote Direct Function

    Controlling other equipment Note • If you see Failed (or OK! doesn’t appear) on the touch panel, or OK! is displayed, but you find that the command wasn't learned, try teaching the command again, but vary the distance (closer or farther) between the remote controls.
  • Page 70 Controlling other equipment Select the button you want to rename. For example, choose the SEARCH MODE button if it was programmed with the ‘eject’ command from your DVD player’s remote. KEY LABEL SEARCH MODE • Remote control soft keys such as (cursor left/right) and TV CONT are used to select menu screens (even in learning mode), so therefore cannot be renamed.

  • Page 71: Multi Operation And System Off

    Controlling other equipment Multi Operation and System Off The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a series of commands for the components in your system. For example, you could turn on your TV, turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD using only two buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 72 • program the power to switch on if it’s the source component selected in step 2; • program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the input function (selected in step 2) has video input terminals; These take priority in multi operations (not shutdown).

  • Page 73: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    Controlling other equipment Using System off • From the remote control Home menu SYSTEM OFF. The command sequence you programmed will run, then all Pioneer components will switch off, followed by this receiver. HOME RECEIVER RECEIVER INPUT 1 / DVD...

  • Page 74: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions Chapter 9 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Keep in mind you can't make a digital recording from an analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the components you are recording to/from are hooked up in...

  • Page 75: Reducing The Level Of An Analog Signal

    Using other functions Reducing the level of an analog signal The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can hear distortion in the sound.

  • Page 76: Watching Video And Audio Sources Independently

    Using other functions Watching video and audio sources independently You can listen to a sound source and select a different video source on your TV. • While listening to a source, press VIDEO SELECT to select the video source you want to watch. With the remote, you may need to press Home menu ( ) first before reaching the receiver menu...

  • Page 77: Using The A/D Converters To Give Greater Definition To 2-Channel Sound

    Using other functions Using the A/D converters to give greater definition to 2-channel sound This receiver has high-quality 192kHz (24bit) A/D converters that can be used in parallel to provide greater resolution of DSP processing with analog 2-channel sources. There are two ways to get 192kHz A/D conversion: Switch the SD:1 NORMAL Stream Direct mode See Using the Stream Direct mode on page 45 for more on...

  • Page 78: Checking Your System Settings

    Using other functions Checking your system settings Use the status display screen to check the various settings you’ve made for features such as sound delay, digital noise reduction, and high-sampling. From the remote control receiver menu, press STATUS to check the system settings. You may need to press RECEIVER first before reaching the receiver menu screen shown...
  • Page 79 Using other functions Setting type Default setting Midnight/Loudness BYPASS Tone Digital NR Dual mono Tuner frequency step 9k/0.05MHz Speakers Systems Normal Surround Second Zone Speaker B setting Speakers (front, All SMALL center, surround, surround back) setting Subwoofer setting 80Hz Crossover frequency Channel levels All 0 dB (no adjustment) Speaker distance...

  • Page 80: Other Connections

    Other connections Chapter 10 Other connections Caution • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system. •...

  • Page 81: Alternating Surround Speaker Setups Using Speaker System B (Itu-R)

    Other connections Alternating surround speaker setups using speaker system B (ITU-R) After you connect an alternate set of surround speakers, you can use speaker system B to provide surround sound when listening to sources like DVD-Audio discs. This will give you a setup of 9 speakers where the front and center speakers can be used with normal 7.1 surround (speaker system A), or 5.1 surround with DVD-Audio sources (speaker system B in ITU-R setting).

  • Page 82: Bi-Wiring Your Speakers

    Other connections Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the Speaker Systems menu. See Speaker Systems on page 57 to specify how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals. Note • For 7.1 surround sound with this configuration, you must connect an additional amplifier to the surround back channel pre-outs.

  • Page 83: Connecting An External Stereo Pre-Amplifier

    Other connections Note • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL USB AUDIO S400 (AUDIO) ANALOG AUDIO PHONO INPUT OUT 2 AUDIO POWER OUT 1 (CD-R/ TAPE1/ ANALOG...

  • Page 84: About I.link

    “i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. DVR/ VCR1 VCR2 About PQLS rate control ASSIGNABLE Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) VCR3 technology provides high-precision digital audio from RS-232C AUDIO VIDEO S2 VIDEO DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you use the i.LINK interface.

  • Page 85: Using The Usb Interface

    Control Panel of your operating system: ® • Windows XP – Select Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then select Change the speaker settings. Select Audio, then PIONEER AV Receiver/ Amplifier from the drop down menu. ANTE COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD/...

  • Page 86: Connecting A Pc For Advanced Mcacc Output

    2000 – Select Sound • To prevent noise being output, don’t use other software on your computer during playback. • Pioneer is not responsible for computer system damage, software crashes or failures, or any other possible computer problems due to this configuration.

  • Page 87: Advanced Mcacc Output Using Your Pc

    Other connections Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS- 232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on this receiver. See the documentation provided with the Advanced MCACC application for more information. RS-232C Advanced MCACC output using your PC Before continuing, make sure you have completed steps 1–6 in Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 63.

  • Page 88: Advanced Setup

    Advanced setup Chapter 11 Advanced setup The Input Assign menu You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video or i.LINK cables.

  • Page 89: Assigning The Component Video Inputs

    Advanced setup When you're finished, select RETURN and press ENTER. You will return to the Input Assign menu. Assigning the component video inputs • Default settings: Component 1 – OFF Component 2 – OFF Component 3 – OFF If you used component video cords to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is, or else you may see the S-video or composite video input instead of the component video signal.

  • Page 90: Assigning The Video Inputs

    Advanced setup Assigning the video inputs • Default settings: MULTI IN – OFF USB – OFF You can choose to watch a video source at the same time as you listen to the audio source from the multichannel analog inputs or USB connector. To do this, you must let the receiver know which video component you want to watch.

  • Page 91: Osd Adjustment

    Advanced setup Select the setting you want to adjust. 3.Expert Setup [1. OSD Adjustment [2. Bass Peak Level ] [3. D-Range Control ] [4. Function Rename ] [5. OSD Overlay ] [6. 12V Trigger ] [Return] • OSD Adjustment – Adjust the position of the on- screen display on your TV.

  • Page 92: Dynamic Range Control

    Advanced setup Dynamic Range Control • Default setting: OFF This setting specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to movie soundtracks. You may want to use this when listening to surround sound at low volumes. Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert Setup menu.

  • Page 93: 12 Volt Trigger

    Advanced setup When you're finished, select RETURN and press ENTER. You will return to the Expert Setup menu. 12 Volt Trigger • Default setting: OFF · OFF (all components) After connecting a component to one of the 12 volt triggers (see Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 73), it switches on automatically when you select an input function set to switch the trigger on.

  • Page 94: Thx Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup

    Advanced setup THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup With a THX Ultra2 subwoofer (or one that has a response to 20Hz), depending on the position of the subwoofer and the walls in your listening area, you may experience overly resonant frequencies in the bass. If you have this problem use the THX Ultra2 subwoofer setup to switch on boundary gain compensation (see About THX®...

  • Page 95: Additional Information

    Additional information Chapter 12 Additional information Optimizing your speaker setup In addition to the speaker placement tips outlined in Placing the speakers on page 25, you can use the diagrams and explanations provided below as a reference for optimum placement of each set of speakers.

  • Page 96: Thx Speaker System Setup

    Additional information THX speaker system setup If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    • The protection circuit may have been activated. • Something is obstructing the rear panel fan. • Unplug the receiver from the wall and call the Pioneer The receiver suddenly switches • The speaker wires are frayed or sticking out off.
  • Page 98 Additional information Symptom No sound output from the front speakers. No sound from the surround or center speakers. No sound from surround back speakers. No sound from subwoofer. No sound from one speaker. The program indicator lights for a channel, but no sound is output from the corresponding speaker.
  • Page 99 Additional information Symptom Cause Sound is produced from analog • The digital input assignment is wrong. components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.). • The digital components aren't connected properly. • The player is not compatible with the source you're using, or the player settings are incorrect.

  • Page 100: Other Audio Problems

    Additional information Other audio problems Symptom Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there seems to be considerable noise in radio broadcasts. Noise is output when scanning a DTS CD. When playing a 96 kHz/24bit disc the sound is too loud. When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack.

  • Page 101: Video

    Additional information Video Symptom Cause No image is output when an • The video connections are incorrect. input is selected. • You are using component video connections for your source, but not for your • You are using component video connections and the component video inputs are assigned incorrectly.

  • Page 102: Remote Control

    • Unlock the remote control (see Locking the remote control on page 10). Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 73). • Input the proper code into the remote control (see page 66). • Either point remote at the remote sensor of the unit that...

  • Page 103: Display

    Additional information Symptom Cause The date and time have suddenly • The remote control is low on batteries and changed. reset the date automatically. Display Symptom Cause The display is dark or off. • The display is set to dark or off. After making an adjustment the •...

  • Page 104: I.link Interface

    Additional information i.LINK interface Symptom No sound is output. i.LINK indicator does not light up even when an i.LINK-equipped component is selected. The program format indicators don’t disappear when SACD playback stops. You cant get i.LINK to display when using the SIGNAL SELECT button.

  • Page 105: Usb Interface

    Additional information USB interface Symptom Cause No sound. • The computer settings are incorrect. • The software or source material you are using is not compatible with USB output. • The volume control on your computer is set too low. No sound from one or more •...

  • Page 106: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD...

  • Page 107: Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional

    Additional information DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz / 24-bit audio using a DTS 96/24 decoder. This format is also fully backward compatible with all existing decoders. This means that DVD players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.

  • Page 108: Maintenance Of External Surfaces

    Additional information Advanced Speaker Array™ (ASA) When you set up your home theater system using all eight speaker outputs and the two surround back speakers are placed close together as shown in the diagram in THX speaker system setup on page 96, the surround sound experience is optimized for THX Ultra2™...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications Amplifier section Continuous Power Output (DIN) (6 Ω) Front....170 W + 170 W (1 kHz, THD 1 %) Center ..... . . 170 W (1 kHz, THD 1 %) Surround .
  • Page 110 Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2004 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. <04B00001> Printed in Japan <ARB7292-A>...

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