Pioneer VSX-919 Owners Manual

A UDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-1019AH-K VSX-919AH-K/-S

Operating Instructions

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

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IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

WARNING

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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Voltage selector

(Multi-voltage models only)

You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of multi-voltage models.

The factory setting for the voltage selector is 220 V. Please set it to the correct voltage for your country or region.

• Saudi Arabia operates on 127 V and 220 V mains voltage. Please set to the correct voltage before using.

• For Taiwan, please set to 110 V before using.

Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the voltage selector switch.

Medium size screwdriver

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TWO VOL TA GE SELECTORS

220V

110V

230

240V

120

127V

110V

220V

230

240V

120

127V

For Australia Model

For Taiwan exclusively

Taiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

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 have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiver Loading the batteries

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02 Controls and displays

Front panel Display Remote control

Operating range of remote control unit

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03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel Determining the speakers’ application

Other speaker connection

Placing the speakers

Some tips for improving sound quality Connecting the speakers Installing your speaker system

Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround

connections

Bi-amping your speakers

Bi-wiring your speakers Selecting the Surr Back system

ZONE 2 setup

Speaker B setup

Bi-Amping setup About the audio connection About the video converter Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

Connecting your DVD player with

no HDMI output

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connecting external antennas MULTI-ZONE setup

Making MULTI-ZONE connections Connecting an IR receiver Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Connecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting an iPod

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Connecting a USB device Plugging in the receiver

04 Basic Setup

Switching the speaker impedance Changing the TV format setting Changing the frequency step Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

Problems when using the Auto MCACC

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Setup

The Input Setup menu

Input function default and possible settings

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05 Basic playback

Playing a source

Playing a source with HDMI connection Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

Playing an iPod

Playing back audio files stored on an iPod

Playing a USB device

Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device About playable file formats

Listening to the radio

Improving FM sound Using Neural THX Tuning directly to a station Saving station presets Naming station presets Listening to station presets

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06 Listening to your system

Auto playback Listening in surround sound

Standard surround sound

Using the Advanced surround effects Listening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream Direct Using surround back channel processing

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Setting the Up Mix function Selecting MCACC presets Choosing the input signal Better sound using Phase Control

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07 KURO LINK

Making the KURO LINK connections

Cautions on the KURO LINK function About connections with a product of a different brand that supports

the KURO LINK function KURO LINK Setup Setting the PQLS function Before using synchronization Synchronized amp mode

Synchronized amp mode operations

Canceling synchronized amp mode

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08 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options Setting the Video options Switching the speaker system Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Making an audio or a video recording Reducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timer Dimming the display Checking your system settings Resetting the system

Default system settings

Controlling the rest of your system

Operating multiple receivers Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directly Resetting the remote control presets

Default preset codes Controls the components

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10 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu Automatic MCACC (Expert) Manual MCACC setup

Fine Channel Level

Fine Speaker Distance

Standing Wave

Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust

Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Checking MCACC Data

Speaker Setting

Channel Level

Speaker Distance

Standing Wave

Acoustic Cal EQ Data Management

Renaming MCACC presets

Copying MCACC preset data

Clearing MCACC presets

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11 The system and the other setup

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu Manual speaker setup

Surround back speaker setting Speaker Setting Channel Level Speaker Distance X-Curve

The Other Setup menu

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Multi Channel Input Setup ZONE Audio Setup Power ON Level Setup Volume Limit Setup Remote Control Mode Setup Flicker Reduction Setup

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12 Additional information

Troubleshooting

Power No sound Other audio problems Video Settings Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Display Remote control HDMI Important information regarding the HDMI connection USB interface

Surround sound formats

Dolby DTS

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Windows Media Audio 9 Professional About iPod About Neural – THX Surround Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats Preset code list Specifications Cleaning the unit Pioneer Authorized Distributors

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Flow of settings on the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting item

Setting to be made as necessary

1 Before you start

• Checking what’s in the box (page 7)

•Loading the batteries (page 7)

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Determining the speakers’ application (page 15)

• 7.1ch surround connection

•5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection

• 5.1ch surround & ZONE 2 connection

• 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection

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3 Connecting the speakers

• Placing the speakers (page 17)

• Connecting the speakers (page 18)

•Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections (page 19)

•Bi-amping your speakers (page 20)

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4 Connecting the components

• About the audio connection (page 22)

• About the video converter (page 22)

• Connecting your TV and playback components (page 23)

• Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 30)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 35)

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Switching the speaker impedance (page 36)

(Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is 6 Ω to 8 Ω)

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6Power On

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7 Making the initial settings according to the

region and environment in which you live

•Changing the TV format setting (page 36)

• Changing the frequency step (page 36)

• Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 36)

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8 Surround back speaker setting (page 93)

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MCACC speaker settings

• Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page 37)

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The Input Setup menu (page 40)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)

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Basic playback (page 42)

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Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

•Using the various listening modes

• Using surround back channel processing (page 55)

• Better sound using Phase Control (page 58)

•Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 77)

• Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 96)

• Switches on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 63)

• Setting the PQLS function (page 61)

•Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or Sound delay, etc.) (page 63)

• Setting the Video options (page 66)

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13 Other optional adjustments and

settings

•KURO LINK Setup (page 61)

• The Advanced MCACC menu (page 76)

• The system and the other setup (page 92)

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Making maximum use of the remote control

•Operating multiple receivers (page 72)

• Setting the remote to control other components (page 72)

Before you start 01

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

•Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)

• Remote control unit

•AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

• iPod cable

•Power cords x2 (

919AH model)

(Australian and New Zealand models are excluded)

•These operating instructions

VSX-1019AH model)/ x3 (VSX-

Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

• Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel while the power is turned on. The bottom panel gets hot when the power is on, and touching it could cause burns.

Loading the batteries

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

• WARNING Do not use or store ba sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

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Controls and displays02

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

PHONES

BAND TUNE TUNE

PHASE

CONTROL

AUTO SURR /ALC/ STREAM DIRECT

ADVANCED SURROUND

STANDARD SURROUND

MCACC

SETUP

MIC

STEREO SPEAKERS

USB VIDEO L RAUDIO

CONTROL

MULTI-ZONE

OFF

ADVANCED

MCACC

HDMI PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT

ENTER

iPod

iPhone

VIDEO INPUT

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Chapter 2:

Controls and displays

Front panel

INPUT SELECTOR

Use to select an input function.

 STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on.

When the KURO LINK function is set to ON, the power indicator lights dimly when the power is in standby.

3 Tuner controls

BAND – Switches between AM and FM

radio bands (page 50).

TUNE +/– – Use to find radio frequencies (page 50).

PRESET +/– – Use to find preset stations (page 51).

TUNER EDIT – +/–

and

ENTER

stations for recall

dial

Use with

TUNE +/–, PRESET

to memorize and name

(page 51)

PHASE CONTROL

indicator

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Lights to indicate Phase Control is selected (page 58)

ADVANCED MCACC indicator – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO

PARAMETER menu. HDMI indicator

– Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected

(page 23)

5 Character display

See Display on page 9.

ENTER

7 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 13).

MASTER VOLUME

dial

Controls and displays 02

PCM

HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG

LCR SL SR XL XR

LFE

AUTO

DIGITAL PLUS

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

PROLOGIC x

Neo:6

ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SP AB

SLEEP

DSD PCM

DTS HD ES 96/24

MSTR

S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX

OVER

MONO

MULTI-ZONE

STEREO

TrueHD WMA9Pro

TUNED

PQLS

ALC

ATT

USB

VIDEO

DVD

HDMI

DVR

TUNER

CD-R

iPod

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[ 3 ]

[ 4 ]

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PHONES

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

10 Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –

Switches between Auto Surround Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 54).

ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 53).

STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 52).

jack

(page 55)

SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker system (page 68).

MULTI-ZONE

controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTI-ZONE setup on page 31) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main

(page 52)

zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on

page 68).

iPod/iPhone/USB, VIDEO INPUT

terminals

Use to connect your Apple iPod or iPhone as an audio and video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 34).

See

Connecting a component to the front panel

inputs

on page 33.

MCACC SETUP MIC

jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 37).

Display

SIGNAL

indicators

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 57).

2 Program format indicators

Light to indicate the channels being input when PCM signals are being input. They do not indicate the audio signals being output from the receiver.

L/R – Left front/Right front channel C – Center channel SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( ))

indicators light when an LFE signal is being input)

XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above XC – Either one channel other than the ones above,

the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag

3 Digital format indicators

Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected.

Controls and displays02

S.RTRV

Lights when the Sound Retriever function is active (page 64)

MULTI-ZONE

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 68).

DSD PCM –

Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs. PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals.

SOUND

Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (page 63).

Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on.

PQLS

Lights when the PQLS feature is active

UP MIX

Lights when the Up Mix is switched on

10 Listening mode indicators

AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto

Surround feature is switched on (page 52). ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level

control) mode is selected (page 55). STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/

Pure Direct is selected (page 55). ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the

Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 53).

STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched on (page 54).

STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 52).

11 (

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 58).

12 Analog signal indicators

Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal

(page 70)

Light during DSD (Direct Stream

PHASE CONTROL

)

(page 61)

(page 56)

13 Tuner indicators

TUNED – L ights when a b roadcast is being

received.

STEREO – is being received in auto stereo mode.

MONO

using

Lights when the sound is muted (page 13).

15 Master volume level

Shows the overall volume level. “---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates the maximum level.

16 Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected.

17 Scroll indicators

Light when there are more selectable items

when making the various settings.

18 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system,

A and/or B (page 68).

SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 70).

20 Matrix decoding format indicators

2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding

(page 52). Neo:6 –

receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing

MSTR

Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal.

22 Character display

Displays various system information.

23 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 72)

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast

– Lights when the mono mode is set

MPX

When one of the Neo:6 modes of the

(page 52)

Controls and displays 02

DVD BD DVR HDMI

TV CD CD-R

TUNER

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO

iPod USB

INPUT

T.EDIT

GUIDE

TOP MENU BAND

MUTE

RETURN

iPod CTRL

HOME MENU

LIST

TOOLS

PTY SEARCH

AUDIO

PARAMETER

VOL

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

PHASE CTRL STATUS

REMOTE

SETUP

MAIN

ZONE 2

HDD DVD

STANDARD

STEREO

ADV SURR

TV CONTROL

123

SLEEPMCACCSIGNAL SEL

456

DIMMERA.ATTSBch

789

CLASS

MASTER VOLUME

CH LEVELD.ACCESS

ENTER

RECEIVER

SOURCE

ENTER

TV/DTV

AUDIO

INFO

DISP

MPX PQLS

RECEIVER

TUNE

PRESET PRESET

TUNE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

RECEIVER

TV CTRL

Remote control

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:

• White – Receiver control, TV Control

• Blue – Other controls

1  RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 72).

Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function (page 42).

3 Number buttons and other receiver/ component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 50) or the tracks on a

CD, DVD, etc. ENTER can be used to enter commands for TV

or DTV.

Press first to access:

RECEIVER

SIGNAL SEL – Use t o sele ct an in put signal (page 57).

MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets (page 57).

SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mo de a nd se lec t th e amo unt of ti me b efo re sleep (page 70).

SBch

– Use to select the surround back/virtual

surround back channel mode

(page 55)

A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 70).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 70).

CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to adjust the level (page 96).

Controls and displays02

RECEIVER

Press TUNER first to access:

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can

access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 50).

CLASS – Switches between the seven banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 51).

TV CONTROL

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to TV operation selector switch. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV operation selector switch (see page 74 for more on this).

 – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.

INPUT – Use to select the TV input signal. CH +/– – Use to select channels. VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your

TV.

5 Tuner/component control buttons/ MENU

These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc.). The BAND and T.EDIT tuner controls are explained on page 50 and page 51.

Press first to access:

RECEIVER

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 63).

VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 66).

HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu (pages 36, 40, 61, 76, 92 and 97).

RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).

buttons

HOME

/// (TUNE/PRESET

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 76) and the Audio or Video options (page 63 or 66). Also used to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use

TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 51).

7 Receiver controls

Press first to access:

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Auto Surround mode and Stream Direct mode

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 54).

STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 52).

ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 53).

8 Component control buttons

The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons.

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (for example DVD, DVR or TV). These buttons also function as described below.

Press TUNER first to access:

MPX – Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is

weak, then switching to mono will improve the sound quality (page 50).

Press first to access:

PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 58).

STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings (page 70).

(page 52)

) /

ENTER

Switches between

, Auto level control

(page 55).

Controls and displays 02

RECEIVER

7 m

30°

AUDIO – Changes the audio or channel on

DVD or BD discs. DISPLAY – Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies.

CH +/– – Use to select channels for DVD/ DVR units.

REMOTE SETUP – Use to input the preset

code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 72).

TV CTRL

code of your TV’s manufacturer when controlling TV (see Selecting preset codes directly on page 72 for more on this).

MULTI-ZONE

Switch to perform operations in the main zone and sub zone (page 69).

12 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control (page 72).

 SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 72 for more on this).

MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

– Use this button to set preset

operation selector switch

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

•There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.

•Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

•The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.

•The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands above the number buttons (A.ATT, etc.)). Also use this button to set up surround sound.

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ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

DIGITAL AUDIO

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

CD-RCD

OUT IN

DVR

OUT IN

LLR

(

Single

)

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

CONTROL

AUX

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SAT

ZONE 2

AUDIO

OUT

B PB

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

OPTICAL

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

MULTI CH IN

ANTENNA

BD IN IN

OUT

IN OUT

IN(DVD

)

(

DVD

)(

DVR

)

IN(TV/SAT

)

IN(CD

)

IN(DVR

)

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

DIGITAL AUDIO

COAXIAL

AUDIO

FRONT

BD IN IN

IN OUT

IN(DVD

)

VSX-1019AH

VSX-919AH

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

•Illustration shows the VSX-1019AH, however connections for the VSX-919AH are the same except where noted.

Important

CAUTION

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.

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SBL SBR

Subwoofer

Center

Front

right

Front

left

Surround

left

Surround

right

Surround

back left

Surround back right

Subwoofer

Center

Front

right*

Front

left*

Surround

left

Surround

right

ZONE 2

Subwoofer

Center

Front

right

Front

left

Right

Left

Surround

left

Surround

right

Determining the speakers’ application

Surround sound with a strong sense of presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7

speakers and 1 subwoofer. It is also possible to achieve high sound quality using bi-amp connections and to enjoy music in other rooms using the MULTI-ZONE feature. High sound quality can be achieved with a minimum of two speakers.

•Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels ( and ).

•The Surr Back System setting must be made if you use any of the connections shown below other than [1] (see Selecting the Surr Back system on page 21).

[1] 7.1ch surround connection (Simple connection & Best surround)

*Default setting

These connections prioritize surround sound with a speaker layout like that in a movie theater.

• Surr Back System setting: Normal

(default)

• If you have six speakers, either only connect one surround back speaker (6.1 ch surround), or connect for the 7.1-channel setting as shown on the diagram below but without the center speaker.

[2] 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

• Surr Back System setting: Front Bi-Amp

*Bi-amp compatible speaker

[3] 5.1ch surround & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

• Surr Back System setting: ZONE 2

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Subwoofer

Center

Front right

Front

left

Speaker B

Surround

left

Surround

right

[4]

5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers.

• Surr Back System setting: Speaker B

Other speaker connection

•Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers.

• When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

• After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure (page 37).

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Center

Front left

Front right

Surround

left

Surround right

Subwoofer

120°

Center

Front left

Front right

Surround

left

Surround right

Subwoofer

120°

Surround Back

Center

Front left

Front right

Surround

left

Surround right

Subwoofer

90°

Surround back

left

Surround back right

60°

Placing the speakers

To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.

5.1 channel surround system:

6.1 channel surround system:

7.1 channel surround system:

Some tips for improving sound quality

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

•The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

•For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.

•If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, pla them at

a narrower angle.

• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

•Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and tilted slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

•If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enhanced by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function on page 56).

•Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

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fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm

Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.

CAUTION

•These speaker terminals carry

HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

•Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off

Bare wire connections

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

(fig. A)

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

(fig. B)

3 Tighten terminal.

a safety measure.

(fig. C)

CAUTION

•Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

Important

•Please refer to the manual that came with your s peakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers.

• Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not possible to connect using speaker cables.

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LINE LEVEL

INPUT

Front left

Subwoofer

Center

VSX-1019AH

Surround right

Surround back right

Surround back left

Front right

Surround left

The surround back terminals can also be used for the Speaker B and ZONE 2.

7.1 ch surround setting

No connect

Surround back

Speaker B setting

Speaker B - Left

Speaker B - Right

ZONE 2 setting

ZONE 2 - Left

ZONE 2 - Right

6.1 ch surround setting

Installing your speaker system

At the very least, front left and right speaker s only ar e necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).

Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections

DIGITAL

HDMI

AUDIO

ASSIGNABLE

BD IN IN

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO

(

)(

)

DVD

DVR

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

IN OUT

DVD

2IN3

SAT

DVR

OUT IN

AUX

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

SPEAKERS

OUT IN

CD-RCD

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

IN(DVD

IN(CD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

LLR

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

IN(TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN

IN(DVR

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

)

SURROUND BACK /

(

Single

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

)

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High

Low

High

Low

Front left

Subwoofer

Center

VSX-1019AH

Surround right

Front right

Surround left

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Bi-amping your speakers

AUDIO L

)

ZONE 2

OUT

2IN3

IN OUT

DVD

SAT

BD IN IN

ASSIGNABLE

B PB

(

)(

DVD

DVR

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVR

OUT IN

DIGITAL

HDMI

AUDIO

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

AUX

CD-RCD

OUT IN

SPEAKERS

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

IN(DVD

IN(CD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

LLR

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

IN(TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN

IN(DVR

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

)

SURROUND BACK /

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

(

)

Single

Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers 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.

CAUTION

•Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High to the Low terminals. These must be removed when you are biampin

g the speake

rs or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.

•If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping.

• With these connections, the Surr Back

System setting makes no difference.

• To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.

CAUTION

• Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.

•When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown at the left.

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Selecting the Surr Back system

The surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, Speaker B and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application.

ZONE 2 setup

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.

See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections on page 19.

2 Select ‘ System

See Surround back speaker setting on page 93 to do this.

Speaker B setup

You can listen to stereo playback in another room.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.

See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections on page 19.

2 Select ‘ System

See Surround back speaker setting on page 93 to do this.

Bi-Amping setup

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

1 Connect a Bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.

See Bi-amping your speakers on page 20.

ZONE 2

menu.

Speaker B

menu.

’ from the

Surr Back

2 Select the ‘ the ‘

Surr Back System

See Surround back speaker setting on page 93 to do this.

Front Bi-Amp

’ menu.

’ setting from

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Note

High picture quality

Terminal for

connection with

source device

Terminal for

connection with TV

monitor

Video signals can be output

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About the

audio connection

There are several types of audio input and output terminals on this receiver. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order:

Types of cables and

terminals

Transferable

audio signals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial) Conventional

digital audio

Sound signal priority 

Digital (Optical)

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

Conventional analog audio

• With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be transferred in high quality over a single cable.

About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 40), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

HDMI IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

HDMI OUT

VIDEO

CAUTION

• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

•When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat screen TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your

component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 66) OFF.

• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/

576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.

• Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the

composite monitor output.

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HDMI IN

HDMI OUT HDMI OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

Other HDMI/DVI-

equipped component

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player

VSX-1019AH

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat screen TV

Select one

This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver.

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can be used (see KURO LINK on page 59).

DIGITAL

HDMI

AUDIO

BD IN

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO

B PB

(

)(

)

DVD

DVR

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

2IN3

DVD

ZONE2

OUT

DVR

TV / SAT

OUT IN

ASSIGNABLE

IN(DVD

OUT

AUX

CD-RCD

OUT IN

SPEAKERS

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN(DVR

)

IN(CD

IN(TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN

LLR

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

)

• When connecting a Blu-ray disc player ,

connect the player to the receiver’s BD IN terminal.

•The HDMI indicator lights on the front

panel when an HDMI-equipped component is connected.

•For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 25).

•If your Blu-ray disc player offers c

hannel analog audio outputs, see

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28.

multi-

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Note

• The sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver if the TV is connected using an HDMI cable. If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables.

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. See About the video converter on page 22 for more on HDMI compatibility.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.

• Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

•DeepColor signal transfer

•x.v.Color signal transfer

•Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

•Input of the following digital audio formats: – Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD

•Synchronized operation with components

using the KURO LINK function (see KURO

LINK on page 59)

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

“x.v.Color” and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High

Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

• If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front

panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.

This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of these

•

formats, however, make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.

2 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component.

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DVD player etc.

VSX-1019AH

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat screen TV

Select one

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.

DIGITAL

HDMI

AUDIO

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

BD IN IN

(

)

DVR

VIDEO

COAXIAL

2IN3

AUDIO

DVR

SAT

ZONE 2

DVD

OUT IN

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

AUX

OUT IN

SPEAKERS

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

IN(DVD

CD-RCD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

COAXIAL OPTICAL

)

DIGITAL OUT

ASSIGNABLE

)

IN(TV/SAT

IN(CD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN

LLR

OPTICAL

)

IN(DVR

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

)

HDMI IN

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables.

•Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite. You can also take advantage of progressive scan video (if your source and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.

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DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

VIDEO IN

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

DVD player etc.

VSX-1019AH

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Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver.

• With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.

DIGITAL

HDMI

AUDIO

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

COAXIAL

BD IN IN

AUDIO

ZONE2

OUT

(

)

DVR

)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

DVR

SAT

DVD

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

IN(DVD

AUX

CD-RCD

OUT IN

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

)

IN(TV/SAT

IN(CD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

IN(DVR

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

)

• Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to input video signals. Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings.

operating instructions

component

for more information.

Please refer to the

supplied with your

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ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

DIGITAL AUDIO

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

CD-RCD

OUT IN

DVR

OUT IN

FRONT CENTER SUR

CONTROL

AUX

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV / SAT

ZONE 2

AUDIO

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

OPTICAL

SPEAKERS

MULTI CH IN

BD IN IN

OUT

IN OUT2IN

IN(DVD

)

(

DVD

)(

DVR

)

IN(TV/SAT

)

IN(CD

)

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

STB

VSX-1019AH

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•If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28.

•The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 40 to change the assignments if other connections are used. For example, the BD terminal is fixed to BD input; no other audio signals can be input to this terminal.

Input function

DVD

COAX-1

BD (BD)

TV/SAT OPT-1

DVR OPT-2 IN 2

HDMI 1

HDMI 2 (HDMI-2)

HDMI 3

a.VSX-1019AH model only. b.VSX-919AH model only.

COAX-2

Input Terminals

Digital HDMI

/COAX

(HDMI-1)

(HDMI-3)

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’.

When you set up the receiver you’ll n eed to tell the receiver which input you connected the settop box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 40).

Component

IN 1

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HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

VSX-1019AH

Select one

DVD player, etc.

VSX-1019AH

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources

This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs.

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the

recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 40).

DIGITAL

HDMI

AUDIO

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

AUX

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

IN(DVD

CD-RCD

OUT IN

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

BD IN IN

AUDIO

ZONE 2

OUT

(

)

DVR

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

ENT

ANALOG

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

IN OUT2IN

SAT

OUT IN

DVR

VIDEO OUT

• In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only).

)

IN(TV/SAT

IN(CD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN

LLR

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

IN(DVR

DIGITAL OUT

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

)

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.

Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio.

DIGITAL

HDMI

AUDIO

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

AUX

SPEAKERS

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

IN(DVD

CD-RCD

OUT IN

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SURROUND

OUTPUT

DIO

ZONE 2

DVD

OUT

2IN3

IN OUT

DVR

SAT

OUT IN

FRONT

OUTPUT

CENTER OUTPUT

•If your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player’s surround back output terminals are not used. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your component for more information.

)

IN(CD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

LLR

)

IN(TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

IN(DVR

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

)

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CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.

VSX-1019AH

Select one

Note

•If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e.,

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback.

This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders.

Most digital components also have analog connections.

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 40).

DIGITAL

HDMI

AUDIO

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

OUTIN

AUX

SPEAKERS

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

IN(DVD

CD-R

OUT IN

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

DVR

OUT IN

)

IN(CD

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

IN(TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN

LLR

IN(DVR

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

)

it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead.

•If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro- compatible player. However, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

(WMA9 Pro) decoder, so

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

REC

AUDIO IN

1• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

• With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be downsampled to 48 kHz.

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

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AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

g. a g. b g. c

75 Ω coaxial cable

Outdoor

antenna

5 m to 6 m

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas below).

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

•If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Connecting external antennas

To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω.

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

+ 92 hidden pages

Pioneer VSX-919 Owners Manual

Contents

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Installing the receiver

Loading the batteries

Controls and displays

Front panel

Display

Remote control

Operating range of remote control unit

Connecting your equipment

Rear panel

Determining the speakers’ application

Other speaker connection

Placing the speakers

Some tips for improving sound quality

Connecting the speakers

Installing your speaker system

Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections

Bi-amping your speakers

Bi-wiring your speakers

Selecting the Surr Back system

ZONE 2 setup

Speaker B setup

Bi-Amping setup

About the video converter

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connecting external antennas