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- Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-AX5Ai-S VSX-AX5Ai-G Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Operating Environment
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted. Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. - Page 3 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 01 Before you start Features ........6 Checking the supplied accessories . - Page 5 12 volt trigger......65 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor ......65 09 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording .
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Page 6: Before You Start
Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound. • Seamless video conversion With the Pioneer video converter, you can use a wide range of cables interchangeably, giving you more flexibility when making video connections. •... -
Page 7: Installing The Receiver
Before you start • Power cord x 1 (Multi-voltage NTSC model x 2) All models NTSC model only • Flat-bladed adapter (Multi-voltage model only) • Antenna converter (Multi-voltage model only) • These operating instructions Note • The accessories will be different depending on the country of purchase. -
Page 8: Operating Range Of The Remote Control
Before you start Remote control battery indicator When the batteries get too weak to operate the remote control properly an indicator warning screen will appear on the remote. Change the batteries as shown above. This must be done within five minutes or all your remote control settings will be cleared. -
Page 9: 02 5 Minute Guide
5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide 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. Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. - Page 10 5 minute guide Connect your speakers. 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 11 5 minute guide Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) red, and negative (–) black terminal. For proper sound you should take care to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. • If you only have one surround back speaker, hook it up to the surround back left (Single) terminal.
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Page 12: Automatically Setting Up For Surround Sound
5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound The Auto Surround 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... - Page 13 5 minute guide Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’. SurrBack System Normal System [ Second Zone [ Front Bi-Amp [ MR&S [ Exit • If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 55 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 7.
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Page 14: Other Problems When Using The Auto Surround Setup
5 minute guide • If you are using THX Certified speakers, confirm that all speakers are set to SMALL in Speaker Setting on page 55, and that the Crossover Network on page 87 is set to 80Hz. You can also choose to view all the settings by selecting Next. -
Page 15: Connecting Your Equipment
Control input/output Mini-plug terminals for connection to other Pioneer components to enable you to control all your equipment from a single remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 65 for connection details. Stereo analog audio source inputs/outputs Four sets of analog audio jacks for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks and turntables. -
Page 16: About The Video Converter
Connecting your equipment Digital audio optical inputs Two optical digital audio inputs for connecting digital audio sources to this receiver. All the inputs are freely assignable to input functions for maximum flexibility. • If a connected component does not correspond to the input function (DVD/LD, etc.), see Assigning the digital inputs on page 81 to assign it properly. -
Page 17: About Cable Types
Connecting your equipment • When recording video sources however, you won’t be able to record sources connected to the component video inputs. With composite and S-video sources, they must be connected using the same type of video cable as you used to connect the recorder to the receiver. -
Page 18: 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. If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you can connect the digital audio output to this receiver to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS sound from digital TV broadcasts. -
Page 19: Connecting A Dvd Player
Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player S400 S400 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT DVD player Different DVD players offer a different selection of connections, but all should give you at least a digital audio output, stereo analog audio outputs and a video output. -
Page 20: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Outputs
Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog outputs S400 S400 FRONT SUB W. CENTER SURR. MULTI CH OUTPUT DVD player For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whether your player supports surround back channels). -
Page 21: 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 TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver. -
Page 22: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder
Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVD-recorders and HDD recorders. • See About the video converter on page 16 if you plan to use a different type of video cable than you used to connect your TV. -
Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 switchable turntable input which can also be used for line level components (see PHONO/LINE Setup on page 84 for more on this). -
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) red, and negative (–) black terminal. For proper sound you should take care to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. •... -
Page 30: 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. FM wire antenna S400... -
Page 31: Plugging In The Receiver
Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit. -
Page 32: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 4 Controls and displays Front panel Note that the illustration below shows the European model. European model Multi-voltage model 13 14... - Page 33 Controls and displays MULTI JOG dial Depending on the operation, you can use this to select an input source or listening mode, as well as for tuner and system settings. It can often be used instead of the remote control (cursor up/down) buttons.
- Page 34 Controls and displays 23 TONE CONTROL (page 46) TONE Press to switch the tone controls on or off (bypass). BASS/TREBLE Use to select whether the bass or treble will be adjusted. +/– Use to adjust the frequency setting. 24 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone.
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Page 35: Display
Controls and displays Display Note that the illustration below shows the European model display. SIGNAL indicators (page 43) Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically. Digital format indicators •... -
Page 36: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control SOURCE DVD/LD TV/SAT MULTI CONTROL VCR2 VIDEO CD-R/ TAPE1 TAPE2 DIMMER LOUDNESS SIGNAL SEL VIDEO SEL HI-BIT SYSTEM SETUP MENU TUNER EDIT AUDIO TEXT ON RF ATT TUNING STATION TEXT OFF CLASS CHANNEL TV INPUT TV CONTROL TV VOL TV CH... - Page 37 11 SB CH MODE (page 44) Use to select the surround/virtual back channel mode. 12 SYSTEM OFF (page 63) 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.
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Page 38: Listening To Your System
Listening to your system Chapter 5 Listening to your system Auto playback • Default setting: On There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option is the Stream Direct feature. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary. -
Page 39: The Movie Listening Modes
Listening to your system The MOVIE listening modes These modes are specifically designed for watching movies. The basic modes provide pure decoding of multichannel sources, and will create surround channels for two channel sources. The advanced effect modes have been created give you different kinds of surround sound environments when listening to any source. -
Page 40: The Music Listening Modes
Listening to your system The MUSIC listening modes These modes are specifically designed for listening to music. The basic modes provide pure decoding of multichannel sources, and will create surround channels for two channel sources. The advanced effect modes have been created give you different kinds of surround sound environments when listening to any source. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Advanced Effect Level
Listening to your system Neo:6 Music settings • Default setting: 2 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Note that this is only available when using a center speaker. -
Page 42: 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 20), you will be able to select them as your input source. Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting. -
Page 43: Selecting The Input Signal Type
Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type Most of the audio inputs have both analog and digital jacks. You can select the type of signal to be used in each case. The input signal type for the current input is indicated in the display. -
Page 44: 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 45: Listening With Virtual Surround Back Speakers
Listening to your system Listening with virtual surround back speakers • Default setting: VIRTL 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 46: Using Midnight And Loudness Listening
Listening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness listening • Default setting: Off The Midnight listening feature makes quieter sounds more audible, allowing you to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. The Loudness feature boosts the bass and treble in audio sources, useful for listening at low volumes. -
Page 47: Reducing Noise During Playback
Listening to your system Note • You can’t use the tone control with THX CINEMA, MULTI CH IN or SACD DIRECT. • You can’t use the tone control with sources over 96kHz (including SACD in some cases) when using one of the digital inputs (including i.LINK). •... -
Page 48: Using The Tuner
Using the tuner Chapter 6 Using the tuner Finding a station The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, see Tuning directly to a station below. -
Page 49: Mpx Mode
Using the tuner MPX mode If there is interference or noise during a stereo FM radio broadcast (the STEREO indicator is lit), or the radio reception is weak, press MPX on the remote to switch the receiver into mono reception mode (the MONO indicator lights). -
Page 50: Listening To Memorized Station Presets
Using the tuner Listening to memorized station presets You can do this from both the remote control and the front panel. Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored. Press repeatedly to cycle through the three memory classes, A, B and C. -
Page 51: An Introduction To Rds
Using the tuner An introduction to RDS European model only Radio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example. -
Page 52: Searching For Rds Programs
Using the tuner Searching for RDS programs One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed on the previous page. -
Page 53: Clearing All Stations From The Rds And Eon Searches
Using the tuner Clearing all stations from the RDS and EON searches The receiver will automatically register an identifying marker (called a PI code) for any station you input into the memory classes which can receive RDS or EON data. If you want to remove the currently memorized stations from RDS and EON searches, you can do it by erasing the PI codes. -
Page 54: 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 55: Surround Back Speaker Setting
The Surround Setup menu • SurrBack System – Specify how you are using your surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker setting below). • Auto Setting – This is a quick and easy automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting up for surround sound on page 12). -
Page 56: Channel Level
The Surround Setup menu (cursor up/down) to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers: • Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer. -
Page 57: Speaker Distance
The Surround Setup menu Adjust the level of each channel using the (cursor up/down) buttons. If you selected Manual, use (cursor up/down) and ENTER to select speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on-screen: Channel Level Channel Level 0.0dB Left... -
Page 58: Controlling Other Equipment
Pioneer component. Note that where two buttons are listed, the first component is the default (for example, MD/TAPE2 is an MD), and the VIDEO button is set to a Pioneer DVD player. Recalling preset codes The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each input source. -
Page 59: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls
Controlling other equipment Repeat steps 3 – 7 for any other components you want to control. When you’re finished, use to select ‘*Exit*’ from the menu and press ENTER. Programming signals from other remote controls If the preset code for your component is not available, or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can program signals from the remote control of another component. -
Page 60: Controls For Tvs
Controlling other equipment Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Using the remote control with other components on page 58 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component. -
Page 61: Controls For Other Components
Controlling other equipment Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Using the remote control with other components on page 58 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component. - Page 62 • The default preset setting for all functions is a corresponding Pioneer component. Note that where two buttons are listed, the first component is the default (for example, MD/TAPE2 is an MD), and the VIDEO button is set to a Pioneer DVD player.
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Page 63: Direct Function
Controlling other equipment Direct function • Default setting: On (all components) You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different compo- nent. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player. -
Page 64: Using Multi Operations
• program the power to switch off in a shutdown • program the power to switch on if it’s the source • program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the These take priority in multi operations (not shutdown). -
Page 65: Using System Off
SYSTEM • Press SYSTEM OFF. The command sequence you programmed will run, then all Pioneer components will switch off, followed by this receiver. Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger You can connect components in your system (such as a... -
Page 66: 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 67: 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 RECEIVER, then VIDEO SEL to select the video source you want to watch. -
Page 68: Switching The Speaker Impedance
Using other functions Press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display. • Switching the dimmer to lowest setting will also switch off the MCACC and i.LINK indicators. Switching the speaker impedance • Default setting: Speaker 8Ω Ω Ω Ω You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16Ω... -
Page 69: Adjusting The Remote Control Backlight
Using other functions Press the button you want to rename. Edit the button as necessary. (cursor up/down) to select letters and/or numbers and use (cursor left/right) to move the cursor forward/back a position. The name can be up to eight characters (the possible characters are listed below). -
Page 70: Resetting The System
Using other functions Resetting the system Use this feature to reset the system to its factory default settings. Switch the receiver into standby. While holding down the front panel TONE button, press and hold three seconds. The display shows RESET?. Press the front panel TONE–... -
Page 71: 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 72: Bi-Amping Your Front Speakers
Other connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers (in this case, to both front and surround back terminals) for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using. -
Page 73: Multi-Room Listening
Other connections Multi-room listening This receiver can power two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper multi- room connections. Different sources can be playing in both rooms at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub rooms have independent power (the main room power can be off while the sub room is on) and the sub room can be controlled by the front panel controls. -
Page 74: Using The Multi-Room Controls
Other connections Using the multi-room controls You can use the front panel controls to adjust the sub room volume and select sources. Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE ON/OFF button on the front panel. The MULTI ROOM indicator lights and MR&S ON appears in the front panel display to indicate the multi- room control has been switched on. -
Page 75: 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 65 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack. -
Page 76: Using The I.link Interface
Other connections Using the i.LINK interface If you have a component with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to this receiver using an i.LINK cable. Since the i.LINK interface does not transmit video signals, the video signal of i.LINK-connected compo- nents must be connected with other cables (see Connecting your equipment on page 15 for more on making video connections). -
Page 77: About I.link
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. About PQLS rate control Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) technology provides high-precision digital audio from DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you use the i.LINK interface. A precision quartz controller in this... -
Page 78: Using The Usb Interface
USB cable during playback. • 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 79: Connecting A Pc For Advanced Mcacc Output
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 your warranty card. Please make sure your system meets the following requirements: • Operating system must be Windows ®... -
Page 80: Advanced Setup
Advanced setup Chapter 11 Advanced setup The System Setup menu The System Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. Switch on the receiver and your TV. Using the remote control, press RECEIVER, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. -
Page 81: Thx Cinema Setup
Advanced setup THX CINEMA Setup • Default setting: PLII / PLIIx MOVIE If you want, you can choose which decoding method the receiver will use for 2-channel sources when you’ve selected the THX CINEMA mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 38 for details). Select ‘THX CINEMA Setup’... - Page 82 Advanced setup Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input Select between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR1, VCR 2, CD, CD-R or MD. (cursor up/down) buttons and ENTER to • Use the do this. • If you assign a digital input to a certain function (for example, DVD/LD) then any digital inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off.
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Page 83: Function Rename
Advanced setup Function Rename You can customize the names that appears on the display when you select an input source (for example, you could change the name of VCR1/DVR to DVR-310). • It’s convenient to use the front panel controls when editing names. -
Page 84: Sacd Setup
Advanced setup SACD Setup • Default setting: OFF This feature allows you to enjoy the high-quality 1-bit Direct Stream Digital (DSD) audio from an SACD directly, bypassing all digital signal processing in the receiver. Select ‘SACD Setup’ from the System Setup menu. -
Page 85: Multi-Room And Ir Receiver Setup
• FIXED – Use this setting if you’ve connected a fully integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to use that receiver’s volume controls. -
Page 86: The Expert Setup Menu
Advanced setup The Expert setup menu The settings in the Expert setup menu are more advanced features of this receiver that you can use to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound on page 12. -
Page 87: Crossover Network
Advanced setup Crossover Network • Default setting: 80Hz This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel. -
Page 88: Fine Channel Delay
Advanced setup Fine Channel Delay For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Normal surround setting on page 55. - Page 89 Advanced setup !! Complete !! is displayed on-screen after the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set. If you want to check the settings, select Check. Select Next after you have finished checking each screen. • If you want to copy these settings and adjust them manually, select Data Copy.
- Page 90 Advanced setup Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually above), we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the FRONT ALIGN settings from the Auto setup above (or from Automatically setting up for surround sound on page 12) to one of the custom settings.
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Page 91: Professional Acoustic Calibration
(with software available from Pioneer—see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 79 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 92: Using Professional Acoustic Calibration
Advanced setup 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 Select ‘Acoustic Cal EQ’ from the Expert setup menu. Expert [ Crossover Network ] [ Fine Channel Level ] [ Fine Channel Delay ]... -
Page 93: Bass Peak Level
Advanced setup • If No Data is displayed, you will need to make a reverb measurement using the Auto Pro or Reverb Measurement setup option. If you selected ‘Advanced EQ Setup’, input the time setting you want to use for calibration, then select ‘Start’. -
Page 94: Dynamic Range Control
Advanced setup • If the YES or PLUS setting on the subwoofer is selected (in Speaker Setting on page 55), the test tone will only play back from the subwoofer. If not, the test tone will play back from the front and surround speakers set to LARGE. -
Page 95: Additional Information
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. Power... -
Page 96: No Sound
Additional information No sound Symptom No sound is output when an input source is selected. 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. Cause •... -
Page 97: Other Audio Problems
Additional information Symptom Cause No sound from one speaker. • The speaker setting has been set to NO. • The speaker level is too low. • The speaker isn’t connected properly. • The source has no sound output for that channel. -
Page 98: Video
Additional information Symptom When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack. Can't record audio. Subwoofer output is very low. Everything seems to be set up correctly, but the playback sound is odd. Noise or hum can be heard even when there is no sound being input. -
Page 99: Settings
• The low-frequency noise could have been caused by an air conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Auto Surround Setup. • Ask your Pioneer dealer to disable the key lock. Remedy • Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness. -
Page 100: Remote Control
• Reset the proper system settings. • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 65). • Make sure an analog connection has been made between the units. -
Page 101: I.link Interface
Additional information i.LINK interface Symptom Cause No sound is output. • An output signal is not produced from the i.LINK connector on the source player. • The selected component is not compatible with i.LINK audio. • The input signal is set to DIGITAL or ANALOG. -
Page 102: Usb Interface
100kHz and AM reception of 10kHz Note • If you’re unsure of the correct frequency step for your region, consult your local Pioneer dealer. Explanation This is displayed on a playback component when PQLS turns on during playback. The sound may be interrupted momentarily when this happens. -
Page 103: 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 104: About Thx
Additional information About THX The THX technologies are explained below. See www.thx.com for more detailed information. THX Cinema processing THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas' personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director... -
Page 105: Preset Code Brands
Additional information Preset code brands STB (Satellite/CATV) Pioneer Pioneer Denon Blaupunkt General Instrument Philips Goldstar Panasonic Grundig Hamlin Samsung HNS/Hughes Sony Hitachi Toshiba ITT/Nokia Yamaha Jerrold Pioneer Panasonic Denon Philips Kenwood Radio Shack Panasonic Philips Samsung Sony Scientific Atlanta Yamaha... -
Page 106: Specifications (European Model)
Additional information Specifications (European model) Amplifier section Continuous Power Output (DIN) Stereo Front ..160 W + 160 W (DIN 1kHz, THD 1%, 6Ω) Multichannel Front ..120 W + 120 W (DIN 1kHz, THD 1%, 8Ω) Center . -
Page 107: Specifications (Multi-Voltage Model)
Additional information Specifications (Multi-voltage model) Amplifier section Maximum Output Power ....130 W/channel (1 kHz, THD 10.0%, 8Ω) Continuous Power Output Front... 100 W + 100 W (DIN 1kHz, THD 1%, 8Ω) Center . - Page 108 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_A_En <04F00001>...