Pioneer VSX-AX10Ai-G User Manual
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-AX10Ai-G
Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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.
WARNING:
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
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., 230V
or 120V) written on the rear panel.
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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.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC – +35 ºC (+41 ºF – +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install in the following locations
• Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial
light
• Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly
ventilated location
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WARNING: The apparatus is not waterproofs, to
prevent fire or shocks hazard, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture and do not put any
water source near this apparatus, such as vase,
flower pot, cosmetics container and medicine
bottle etc.
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WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as
lighted candle, should be placed on the apparatus.
If naked flame sources accidentally fall down, fire
spread over the apparatus then may cause fire.
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VENTILATION: 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: Slot and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings
should never be blocked and covered with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also
do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed,
sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.
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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.
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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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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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The OFF/ON switch is secondary connected and
therefore, does not separate the unit from mains
power in OFF position. Therefore install the unit
suitable places easy to disconnect the MAINS plug
in case of the accident. The MAINS plug of unit
should be unplugged from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time.
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Voltage selector
You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear
panel of multi-voltage models.
The factory setting for the voltage selector is 220V.
Please set it to the correct voltage for your country
or region.
• Saudi Arabia operates on 127V and 220V mains
voltage. Please set to the correct voltage before using.
• For Taiwan, please set to 110V before using.
• For Mexico, please set to 120-127V before using.
Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power
cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the
voltage selector switch.
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
110V
120-127V
110V
120-127V
230-240V
220V
230-240V
Medium size
screwdriver
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Contents
Our philosophy
Features
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01 Before you start
Checking the supplied accessories
Using the remote control
Operating range of the remote control
Recharging the remote control
Setting up the remote control
Calibrating the remote control screen
Setting the clock
Setting the button alert volume
Setting the time-out setting
Resetting the remote control
Locking the remote control
Restarting the remote control
Replacing the lithium-ion batteries
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02 Connecting your equipment
Rear panel
When making cable connections
Connecting your TV
Connecting a DVD player
Connecting the multichannel analog outputs
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other
set-top box
Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder
Connecting other video sources
Using the component video jacks
About the video converter
Connecting digital audio sources
Connecting analog audio sources
Connecting a component to the front panel inputs
Installing your speaker system
Connecting the speakers
Placing the speakers
Connecting antennas
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna
Connecting external antennas
Plugging in the receiver
About the supplied AC power cords
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04 Getting started
Introduction to home theater
Automatically setting up for surround sound
Other problems when using the Auto Surround
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Setup
Checking the settings on your DVD (or other)
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player
Playing a source
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05 Listening to your system
About the listening modes
Listening in surround sound
Using the Advanced surround effects
Using the Home THX modes
Listening in stereo
Listening with headphones
Using the multichannel analog inputs
Using the Stream Direct mode
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
Selecting the input signal type
Selecting USB and multichannel analog input
channels
Listening to high-sampling formats
Using the surround back channel
Listening with virtual surround back speakers
Creating a center speaker effect
Using Hi-bit and Hi-sampling
Using Midnight and Loudness listening
Using the tone control
Switching the tone control on or off
Adjusting the bass and treble
Reducing noise during playback
Listening to dual mono soundtracks
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06 Using the tuner
Changing the frequency step
Finding a station
Tuning directly to a station
MPX mode
Memorizing station presets
Naming station presets
Listening to memorized station presets
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03 Controls and displays
Front panel
Display
Remote control
Basic remote control displays
Remote control displays for the tuner
Remote control displays for other components
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07 The Surround Setup menu
Making receiver settings from the Surround
Setup menu
Speaker Systems
Channel Level
Speaker Distance
Acoustic Calibration EQ
Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
X-Curve
Checking your surround settings
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08 Controlling other equipment
Using the remote control with other components
Recalling preset codes
Programming signals from other remote controls
Remote Direct function
Editing remote control button names
Multi Operation and System Off
Programming a multi operation or a shutdown
sequence
Switching components on and off using the
12 volt trigger
Operating other Pioneer components with this
unit’s sensor
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09 Using other functions
Making an audio or a video recording
Monitoring your recording
Reducing the level of an analog signal
Adjusting the delay of a soundtrack
Watching video and audio sources independently
Enhancing SACD playback
Using the A/D converters to give greater definition
to 2-channel sound
Dimming the display
Switching the speaker impedance
Checking your system settings
Resetting the system
Default receiver settings
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10 Other connections
Using speaker system B
Switching the speaker system
Using speaker system B in another room
Alternating surround speaker setups using
speaker system B (ITU-R)
Bi-amping your front speakers
Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Adding a second set of surround speakers for
Bi-Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using the pre-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Connecting additional amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifier . . . . . 83
Using the i.LINK interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
About PQLS rate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Creating an i.LINK network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Using the USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . 86
Advanced MCACC output using your PC. . . . . . . . 87
11 Advanced setup
The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Assigning the digital inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Assigning the component video inputs . . . . . . . . . 89
Assigning the i.LINK inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Assigning the video inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
The Expert Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
OSD Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Bass Peak Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Function Rename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
OSD Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
12 Volt Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
THX Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Surround Back Speaker Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
12 Additional information
Optimizing your speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Basic surround setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Speaker system setup for DVD-Audio/
multichannel music sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
i.LINK interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
i.LINK messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Dolby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . 107
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
About THX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Maintenance of external surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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Our philosophy
Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater
listening experience as close as possible to the vision of
the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they
created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing
on three important steps:
1 Achieving the highest possible sound quality
2 Allowing for customized acoustic calibration
according to any listening area
3 Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of worldclass studio engineers
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Features
Easy setup using Advanced MCACC
Setting up for home theater sound is as easy as
connecting your speakers, a DVD player or other source,
and your TV. The Auto Surround Setup provides a quick
but accurate surround sound setup, while for complete
surround sound control you still have access to the full
range of surround sound settings.
In addition, the Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
setup measures the reverb characteristics of your
listening area, allowing you to customize your system
calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be
displayed on-screen, or using a computer.
i.LINK digital interface
The i.LINK interface makes it possible to connect this
receiver to i.LINK-equipped components, allowing you to
enjoy high sampling rate (up to 192kHz) PCM
multichannel digital audio from DVD-Audio and SACD
discs, as well as digital audio from DVD-Video, CD and
Video CD discs, all with a single cable.
USB digital interface
It is possible to listen to multichannel audio sources from
your computer by connecting to the USB interface on the
rear of this receiver. Depending on your model of
computer and the software installed, you can listen to
any source compatible with your operating system
through the speaker setup connected to this receiver.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders
The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders
not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby
Surround sources, but will also generate convincing
surround sound for any stereo source.
THX certified design
This receiver is THX Ultra2™ certified, allowing you to
take advantage of new THX technologies such as ASA
(Advanced Speaker Array), which can process any 5.1
channel source for 6.1 channel (THX Surround EX) or 7.1
channel (THX Ultra2™ Cinema and THX MusicMode)
playback. These features are also available when using
the i.LINK interface.
Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional decoding
It is possible to listen to the Windows Media® Audio 9
Professional (WMA9 Pro) discrete surround format using
the on-board WMA9 Pro decoder, or through the USB
connection using a software decoder on your computer.
Seamless video conversion
With the Pioneer video converter, you can use a wide
range of cords interchangeably, giving you more
flexibility when making video connections.
Easy-to-use remote control
The remote control gives you not only complete control
over every function of this receiver, but also over the main
functions for other components in your home theater
system. Using a system of preset codes, you can
program the remote to operate a wide range of other
equipment.
Energy-saving design
This receiver is designed to use less than 0.7 W of energy
when in standby.
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With the cooperation of AIR Studios, this receiver has
been designated AIR Studios Monitor Reference:
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Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby
Digital EX, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound
right into your home with up to six channels of surround
sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects)
channel for deep, realistic sound effects.
With the addition of a surround back speaker, you can
take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and DTSES decoders for six-channel surround sound.
“i.LINK” and the i.LINK logo are trademarks of the Sony
Corporation.
Before you start
Chapter 1
Before you start
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Checking the supplied accessories
Please check that you've received the following supplied
accessories:
• Microphone
• Remote control unit
• Remote control unit recharger and AC adapter
• U-shaped connectors x2 (attached to back of receiver
— see item 8 in Rear panel on page 12)
• Calibration disc
• Multi-channel audio speaker setting guide
• These operating instructions
Using the remote control
Keep the following in mind when using the remote
control:
Operating range of the remote control
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote and the remote sensor on the unit.
• The remote has a range of about 7 meters.
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• AC adapter cord (x2) and plug converter
• Power cord (x2) and plug converter
The supplied AC cords and plug converters will differ
according to your region. See page 27 for more on
connecting to your AC outlet.
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
7m
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s
remote sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere
with each other. Avoid using remotes for other
equipment located close to this unit.
Recharging the remote control
When the battery indicator on the remote control display
shows that the rechargeable battery is almost depleted,
recharge the remote as shown below. To make sure the
battery doesn’t run out completely, simply leave the
remote control in the recharger when not in use.
Caution
• Do not use AC adapters or AC adapter cords other
than the one supplied.
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Before you start
• Do not use the AC adapter or AC adapter cord for any
other purpose than those specified below.
1 Connect the AC adapter cord then connect the
adapter to the recharger and plug it into an AC
outlet.
2 Place the remote control on the recharger,
aligning the indent on the bottom of the remote
with the tabs on the recharger.
• When the remote control is recharging, you’ll see the
indicator appear in the upper right corner of the
display:
Note
• The remote control operations in this section are
accessed from the remote setup menu. To go to the
remote setup menu, press from the remote
SETUP
control Home menu ( ):
TV
/ DVD
CD TUNER
MULTI
OPERATION
SETUP
1/3
RECEIVER
SAT
SYSTEM
OFF
HOME
RECEIVER
INPUT 1 2 3
DVR
/ LD
DVR
/ VCR1
TV
CONT
There are three remote setup menu screens, which
can be navigated by using the touch panel /
(cursor left/right) soft keys:
1/3SETUP
CALIBRATE
PRESET RECALL
LEARNING
MULTI OPERATION
DIRECT FUNCTION
SETUP 2/3
CLOCK DISPLAY : AM/PM
CLOCK SETTING
BEEP :
TIMEOUT
KEY LABEL
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Note
• If the remote hasn’t been charged for awhile, the
remote control display may remain blank for several
minutes before the touch screen appears. If it
continues to remain blank, try lifting the remote
control up from the recharger and reseating it on the
recharger. If after several tries, this does not work,
see Replacing the lithium-ion batteries on page 11.
Setting up the remote control
After you have calibrated the screen and set the display
clock, use the other settings to customize your remote
control.
• For more on navigating the remote control menu
screens, see Basic remote control displays on
page 31.
Calibrating the remote control screen
This will make sure the remote control responds correctly
when you touch it.
1 Press CALIBRATE.
SETUP 1/3
CALIBRATE
PRESET RECALL
LEARNING
MULTI OPERATION
DIRECT FUNCTION
Before you start
01
2 Press the center of each cross point to align the
touch screen with the LCD panel underneath.
This adjustment will make sure your remote control is
calibrated correctly.
PLEASE TOUCH
THE UPPER "+" MARK
"MUTE": CANCEL
When you've touched both cross points, PLEASE WAIT is
displayed and you’ll return to the remote setup menu
when calibration is finished.
Setting the clock
The remote control features a clock that shows both 12
and 24 hour formats.
1 Press CLOCK DISPLAY to select either AM/PM or
24H display format.
Each press switches between the two settings. The
current display format is shown after CLOCK DISPLAY.
SETUP 2/3
CLOCK DISPLAY : AM/PM
CLOCK SETTING
BEEP :
TIMEOUT
KEY LABEL
2 Press CLOCK SETTING to set the date.
Use the + and – buttons to set the year, month and day.
SETUP 2/3
CLOCK DISPLAY : AM/PM
CLOCK SETTING
BEEP :
TIMEOUT
KEY LABEL
DATE
+++
2003 /10 /09
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1/2
CANCELNEXT
3 Press NEXT to continue and set the time.
Use the + and – buttons to set the hour and minute.
TIME
++
17 : 08
--
2/2
CANCELENTER
4 Press ENTER when you’re finished.
You’ll return to the remote setup menu.
Setting the button alert volume
You can set the volume of the ‘beep’ you hear when you
press a button on the remote.
• Press BEEP to select a setting.
Each press selects between quiet, loud or off. The current
setting is shown on the touch screen.
SETUP 2/3
CLOCK DISPLAY : AM/PM
CLOCK SETTING
BEEP :
TIMEOUT
KEY LABEL
Setting the time-out setting
• Default setting: 60sec
To save battery life, a timer automatically switches off the
remote control off after a set amount of time if no
commands are entered. You can adjust separate timeout settings for the LCD, and the remote backlight.
1 Press TIMEOUT.
SETUP 2/3
CLOCK DISPLAY : AM/PM
CLOCK SETTING
BEEP :
TIMEOUT
KEY LABEL
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01
Before you start
2 Use the + and – buttons to set the LCD TIMEOUT
and BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT settings.
You can adjust these from 20–120 seconds.
• The backlight timeout can’t be longer than the LCD
timeout setting.
TIMEOUT
LCD TIME OUT
-
60 sec
BACKLIGHT TIME OUT
60 sec
-
+
+
CANCELENTER
3 Press ENTER when you’re finished.
You’ll return to the remote setup menu.
Resetting the remote control
Use this feature to reset the remote control settings to
the factory defaults.
Important
• Doing this will erase any of your personalized
settings.
1 Press RESET TO DEFAULT.
SETUP 3/3
RESET TO DEFAULT
After the screen goes blank, the Home menu appears
within a minute or so, and the remote control will be reset
to the default settings.
Locking the remote control
This receiver has a remote control lock feature that
makes the remote control touch screen and hard keys
inoperative.
1 At the same time, press the and hard keys
for about three seconds.
• This is not possible from the remote setup screen.
CHANNEL VOLUME
ENTER
MENU MUTE
SYSTEM
SETUP
RECEIVER
LOCKED! shows on the touch screen to indicate the
remote control is locked.
2 To unlock the remote control, repeat step 1.
Once the remote control is unlocked, the touch screen
shows the Home menu.
Restarting the remote control
If the remote control display freezes during operation
(none of the buttons seem to work), you may need to
restart the unit.
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2 Confirm by pressing YES after reading each
screen.
RESET
Do you want to reset
the REMOTE to the
DEFAULT settings ?
YES
NO
RESET
ALL settings you made
will be ERASED.
Is it all right?
YES
NO
Important
• Doing this will not erase any of your personalized
settings or presets.
1 Use a small phillips screwdriver to remove the
screw fixing the battery cover to the back of the
remote.
Before you start
RESET
01
2 Remove the battery cover.
3 Use a pen or other sharp instrument to press the
reset button located in the hole to the right (above
the battery).
RESET
RESET
After restarting the remote control, the touch screen
shows the Home menu.
Replacing the lithium-ion batteries
If you notice that the remote will no longer hold a charge,
you may need to replace the lithium-ion battery cells.
Caution
• The lithium-ion batteries may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if misused. Do not
disassemble, heat above 100˚C (212˚F), or
incinerate.
• Replacement cells must be of type AZW7264,
manufactured by NEC TOKIN Corporation. Use of any
other battery cells may result in fire or explosion.
Contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on your
warranty card to obtain new batteries. Replacement
cells are not covered under warranty.
• Dispose of used battery cells immediately after
replacement. Keep away from children.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public institution’s rules that apply in your country or
area.
1 Use a small phillips screwdriver to remove the
screw fixing the battery cover to the back of the
remote.
2 Remove the battery cover.
3 Disconnect the old battery cell from the unit.
Do not pull the connector out by holding onto the
attached wires. Hold the connector firmly with your
fingers, or use a small screwdriver (or other sharp tool) to
disconnect it.
4 Connect the new battery cell.
Push the connector in until it is fully inserted. Make sure
you keep the wire out of the way and line up the cell
properly so that the battery cover can be closed easily.
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Chapter 2
Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with almost limitless possibilities for connecting your audio/video system, but it doesn’t
have to be difficult. Depending on your needs, you could be up and running in no time after a few simple connections.
This section has been designed so that you can read through this short introduction, then jump to the specific
connections that you need to make. For a basic home theater setup, you may only need to look through the TV, DVD
and speaker connections.
Rear panel
OUT
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
VCR2
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
VCR
I
DC OUT 12
TOTAL 100mA MA
12V TRIGGE
(Single)
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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.
1 USB audio input
The USB audio input allows you to use your PC as a
playback source for stereo or multichannel digital audio.
See Using the USB interface on page 85 for connection
details.
2 Digital audio outputs
Two optical digital audio outputs for connecting to a CD,
MD or other digital recorder. See Connecting a VCR or
DVD recorder on page 18 for connection details.
3 Digital audio inputs
Three optical and three coaxial digital audio inputs for
connecting digital audio sources to this receiver. There’s
also a 2 RF IN jack for connection to an LD player with
a 2 RF output.
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 88 to assign it properly.
4 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.
The CD-R/TAPE 1/MD and TAPE 2 MONITOR functions
also feature outputs for recording. See Connecting
analog audio sources on page 22 for connection details.
5 Multichannel analog audio inputs
7.1 channel analog inputs for connection to a DVD player
with multichannel analog outputs. See Connecting the
multichannel analog outputs on page 16 for connection
details.
6 i.LINK connectors
Two S400-type i.LINK connectors allow you to connect
this receiver to other compatible i.LINK audio devices for
high-resolution, multichannel digital audio input/output.
See Using the i.LINK interface on page 83 for connection
details.
7 Turntable ground
A grounding (earth) terminal for use with turntables that
require it. See Connecting analog audio sources on
page 22 for connection details.
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8 Pre-amplifier output/power amplifier input
Do not remove the U-shaped connectors unless you plan
to connect an external power amp to this receiver.
When using this receiver as an integrated amplifier, leave
the pre-amp outputs connected to the power amp inputs
with the supplied U-shaped connectors.
Removing these connectors allows you to use this unit as
a pre-amplifier or power amplifier only, or to integrate
another amplifier into your setup for more inputs. See
Using the pre-outs on page 82 for connection details.
9 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs
Multichannel pre-amp outputs that you can use to
connect separate amplifiers for center, surround,
surround back and subwoofer channels. See Using the
pre-outs on page 82 for connection details.
10 Control input/output
Mini jack terminals for connection to other Pioneer
components to enable you to control all your equipment
from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other
Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 73
for connection details.
11 Monitor video outputs
Three video outputs consisting of a standard composite
video output and two S-video outputs, for connection to
monitors and TVs. See Connecting your TV on page 14 for
connection details.
12 Audio/video source inputs
Each of the seven source input functions has stereo
analog audio jacks, a composite video jack and an Svideo jack for basic connections. On top of these, you can
assign digital audio and component video jacks to input
functions as necessary. As well as audio/video inputs,
the three input functions DVR/VCR 1, VCR 2 and VCR 3
also have audio/video outputs for recording. See
Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder on page 18 for
connection details.
13 Component video inputs/output
The three component video inputs are freely assignable
to any of the audio/video input functions. The component
video output is for connection to a monitor or TV. See
Using the component video jacks on page 20 for
connection details.
14 RS-232C connector
This port is provided for connecting a personal computer
for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC.
15 Antenna terminals
Connections for AM and FM radio antennas. See
Connecting antennas on page 26 for connection details.
16 12V trigger jacks
These terminals output DC 12V according to the input
functions (total 100 mA max.). See Switching
components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on
page 73 for connection details.
17 Speaker terminals
These are the main speaker terminals for front, center,
surround and surround back speakers. See Installing
your speaker system on page 24 for connection details.
18 Voltage selectors
These two voltage selectors should be set to match the
voltage of your country or region. See Voltage selector on
page 3.
19 AC power inlet
Connect the supplied power cord here.
20 B speaker terminals
Stereo B speaker terminals that you can use to connect
a second pair of speakers for use in another room, for
example. See Caution on page 80 for connection details.
When making cable connections
Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends
the cables over the top of this unit. If the cables are laid
on top of the unit, the magnetic field produced by the
transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to
come from the speakers.
• 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.
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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 builtin tuner, connect the analog audio outputs from your TV
to this receiver.
1 Connect the MONITOR OUT 1 video jack on this
receiver to a video input on your TV.
• You can use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable
to connect to the composite video jack, or for higher
quality video, you can use an S-video cable to
connect to the S-video jack (S2 VIDEO).
• See Using the component video jacks on page 20 if
you want to use the component video outputs to
connect this receiver to your TV.
2 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV
to the TV/DVD AUDIO inputs on this receiver.
• Use a stereo RCA/phono jack cable for the
connection.
Note
• If you use different cord types for the TV and the
source component, overlay information doesn’t
appear.
DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
R L
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
IN
4
IN
3 IN
2 IN
1 IN
2RF
IN
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
R L
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD
(SAT)
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
LD)
R
SURROUND
(DVD/
LD)
RL
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
1
(Single)
R L
R L
L
RL
PRE OUT
2
SURROUND
(Single)
SURROUND
BACK
(Single)
CONTROL
OUT
R L
MONITOR
IN
MONITOR
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
R
L
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
A
(Single)
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
AC IN
L
R
OUT 1
OUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
IN
LD)
IN
1
IN
IN
IN
OUT
2
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
Y
P
B
PR
Y
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
RS-232C
MONITOR
OUT
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
IN
3
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
75Ω UNBAL
1
DC OUT 12V
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
12V TRIGGER
ANTENNA
FM
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
L
R
L
R
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02
DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
R L
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
IN
4
IN
3 IN
2 IN
1 IN
2RF
IN
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
R L
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD
(SAT)
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
LD)
R
SURROUND
(DVD/
LD)
RL
COAXIAL
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
1
(Single)
R L
R L
L
PRE OUT
2
SURROUND
(Single)
SURROUND
BACK
(Single)
RL
CONTROL
OUT
R L
AUDIORL S-VIDEOOPTICAL
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT 1
MONITOR
OUT 2
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
DIGITAL OUT ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT
1 2 3
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
LD)
IN
Y
1
P
B
PR
IN
2
Y
P
B
PR
ASSIGNABLE
RS-232C
MONITOR
Y
PB
PR
A
(Single)
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
AC IN
L
R
ANTENNA
L
FRONT
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω UNBAL
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
SPEAKERS
R
L
R
L
R
Y
OUT
PB
PR
IN
3
1
DC OUT 12V
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
12V TRIGGER
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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. Additionally, you may have a player with
multichannel analog audio outputs and different kinds of
video outputs to choose from.
1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your
DVD player to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD/LD) input on this
receiver.
• Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio for the
connection.
• If your DVD player only has an optical digital output,
you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this
receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the
receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input
you connected the player to (see also Assigning the
digital inputs on page 88).
2 If your DVD player only has stereo analog audio
outputs, connect these to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs
on this receiver.
• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the
connections.
• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,
see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs
below for how to connect it.
3 Connect a composite or S-video output on your
DVD player to the DVD/LD VIDEO or DVD/LD S2
VIDEO input on this receiver.
• Use a standard video cable or an S-video cable for the
connection.
• If your player also has a component video output, you
can connect this too. See Using the component video
jacks on page 20 for more on this.
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Connecting the multichannel analog outputs
DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
R L
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
IN
4
IN
3 IN
2 IN
1 IN
2RF
IN
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
R L
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD
(SAT)
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
LD)
R
SURROUND
(DVD/
LD)
RL
RL
FRONT SUB W. CENTER
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
1
(Single)
R L
R L
L
PRE OUT
2
SURROUND
(Single)
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
RL
(Single)
CONTROL
OUT
R L
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT 1
MONITOR
OUT 2
A
(Single)
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
AC IN
L
R
ANTENNA
L
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
IN
LD)
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
Y
Y
1
MONITOR
OUT
PB
B
P
PR
PR
IN
IN
3
2
Y
Y
P
PB
B
PR
PR
ASSIGNABLE
RS-232C
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
75Ω UNBAL
1
DC OUT 12V
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
12V TRIGGER
FRONT
R
FM
CENTER
L
SURROUND
R
L
SURROUND
BACK
R
SPEAKERS
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RL
SURR.
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MULTI CH. OUT
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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).
1 Connect the front, surround, center and
subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the
corresponding MULTI CH INPUT jack on this receiver.
• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the
connections.
• Take care to connect each output to its
corresponding input on the receiver.
2 If your DVD player also has outputs for surround
back channels, connect these to the corresponding
MULTI CH INPUT jacks on this receiver.
• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the
connections.
• If there is a single surround back output, connect it to
the SURROUND BACK L (SINGLE) jack on this
receiver.
Note
• To listen to multichannel analog audio you’ll need to
switch the input signal selector to MULTI CH INPUT
(see Playing a source on page 39 for more on this).
See also Selecting USB and multichannel analog input
channels on page 47.
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’.
1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the settop box component to the SAT AUDIO and VIDEO
inputs on this receiver.
• Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the
audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the
video connection.
2 Connect an optical digital audio output from
your set-top box component to the DIGITAL 4 (SAT)
input on this receiver.
• Use an optical cable for the connection.
• If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output,
you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this
receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When
you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver
which input you connected the set-top box to (see
also Assigning the digital inputs on page 88).
Note
• If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital
audio output, omit step 2 above.
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DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
R L
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
IN
4
IN
3 IN
2 IN
1 IN
2RF
IN
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
R L
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD
(SAT)
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
LD)
R
SUR-
ROUND
(DVD/
LD)
RL
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
1
(Single)
R L
R L
L
PRE OUT
2
SURROUND
(Single)
SURROUND
BACK
(Single)
RL
DIGITAL OUT
CONTROL
OUT
R L
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
A
(Single)
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
AC IN
L
R
MONITOR
OUT 1
MONITOR
OUT 2
OUT
OUT
OUT
ANTENNA
L
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
IN
LD)
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
1
IN
2
P
PR
P
PR
Y
B
Y
B
RS-232C
ASSIGNABLE
MONITOR
Y
PB
PR
Y
OUT
PB
PR
IN
3
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω UNBAL
1
DC OUT 12V
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
12V TRIGGER
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
SPEAKERS
R
L
R
L
R
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Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder
This receiver has three sets of audio/video inputs and
outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video
recorders, including VCRs, DVD-recorders and HDD
recorders.
1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the
recorder to the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs
on this receiver.
• Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the
audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the
video connection.
• For a second and third recorder, use the VCR2 IN and
VCR3 IN inputs.
2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the
recorder to the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs
on this receiver.
• Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the
audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the
video connection.
• For a second and third recorder, use the VCR2 and
VCR3 outputs.
3 Connect an optical digital audio output from the
recorder to the DIGITAL 5 (DVR/VCR1) input on this
receiver.
• Use an optical cable for the connection.
• If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you
can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this
receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When
you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver
which input you connected the recorder to (see also
Assigning the digital inputs on page 88).
• The digital outputs from other recorders can be
connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this
receiver. You can assign them when setting up the
receiver (see also Assigning the digital inputs on
page 88).
Note
• If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio
output, omit step 3 above.
• In order to record, you must connect the analog
audio cables (the digital connection is for playback
only).
DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
R L
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
IN
4
IN
3 IN
2 IN
1 IN
2RF
IN
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
R L
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD
(SAT)
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
LD)
R
SURROUND
(DVD/
LD)
RL
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
PRE OUT
1
2
(Single)
SURROUND
R L
R L
(Single)
L
SURROUND
BACK
RL
(Single)
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CONTROL
OUT
R L
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
MONITOR
MONITOR
VSX-AX10Ai
A
(Single)
VIDEO S-VIDEO
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
1 23
AC IN
L
R
OUT 1
OUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
IN
LD)
IN
Y
1
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
B
P
PR
IN
2
Y
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
RS-232C
AV OUT
AM LOOP
Y
ANTENNA
OUT
PB
75Ω UNBAL
PR
IN
3
Y
PB
PR
1
DC OUT 12V
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
12V TRIGGER
VIDEOAUDIOLR
S-VIDEO AUDIOLR
ANTENNA
FM
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
L
R
L
R
AV IN
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DVR, VCR, etc.
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.
1 Connect the analog audio outputs and a video
output of the source component to a set of spare
audio/video inputs on this receiver.
• Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the
audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the
video connection.
2 If the source component has a digital audio
output, connect it to a spare digital audio input on
this receiver.
• Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio or an
optical cable for the connection depending on the
type of input you used.
02
• You may need to assign the digital input you used
when setting up the receiver (see also Assigning the
digital inputs on page 88).
3 If the source component is an LD player with a
2 RF digital audio output, connect this to the 2 RF
input on this receiver.
To ensure compatibility with all laserdiscs, connect both
the PCM and 2 RF outputs from your LD player.
• Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio for the
2 RF connection.
• You may need to assign the 2 RF digital input when
setting up the receiver (see also Assigning the digital
inputs on page 88).
DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
R L
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
IN
4
IN
3 IN
2 IN
1 IN
2RF
IN
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
R L
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD
(SAT)
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
LD)
R
SURROUND
(DVD/
LD)
RL
2 3
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
1
(Single)
R L
R L
L
PRE OUT
2
SURROUND
(Single)
SURROUND
BACK
(Single)
RL
DIGITAL OUT
PCM 2 RF
CONTROL
OUT
R L
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
MONITOR
MONITOR
L
A
(Single)
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
AC IN
L
R
OUT 1
OUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
IN
LD)
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
1
IN
2
Y
P
B
PR
Y
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
RS-232C
MONITOR
Y
PB
PR
Y
OUT
PB
PR
IN
3
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω UNBAL
1
DC OUT 12V
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
12V TRIGGER
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
L
R
L
R
VSX-AX10Ai
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
R
AV OUT
1
LD player, video player, TV game, etc.
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02
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. See the manuals that came with your
TV and source component to check whether they are
compatible with progressive-scan video. Note that it is
not possible to see overlay information when you have
connected using component video cables.
1 Connect the component video outputs of your
source to a set of component video inputs on this
receiver.
There are three component video inputs; they are all
freely assignable so that they can be used in conjunction
with any of the audio/video input functions of the
receiver.
Note that you’ll need to assign the component video
input (see Assigning the component video inputs on
page 89), or else you may see the S-video or composite
video input instead.
• Use a three-way component video cable for the
connection.
2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs
on your TV or monitor.
• Use a three-way component video cable.
About the video converter
The video converter allows you to connect various video
sources using composite, S-video or component video
connections and the signal will be output through all of
the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is
component video input, which is only output from the
component video output. Therefore, if you want to
connect any source using component video, you must
also connect your TV using component video. If several
video components are connected to the same input
function, the converter gives priority to component, Svideo, then composite (in that order).
• You can’t see overlay information if you use different
cord types for the TV and the source component.
• PAL model – With NTSC sources, you will only be able
to convert from S-video to component, and not viceversa.
• NTSC model – With PAL sources, you will only be able
to convert from S-video to component, and not viceversa.
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DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
IN
TAPE1/
4
MD
(SAT)
IN
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
3 IN
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
2 IN
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
1 IN
LD)
R
SURROUND
2RF
(DVD/
IN
LD)
RL
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
DVD player
R L
R L
TV
AUDIO
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
PRE OUT
1
2
(Single)
SURROUND
R L
R L
(Single)
L
SURROUND
BACK
(Single)
RL
CONTROL
OUT
R L
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
1
2
MONITOR
MONITOR
OUT 1
OUT 2
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
Y
B
P
PR
COMPONENT
Y
P
B
PR
COMPONENT
A
(Single)
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
AC IN
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
LD)
IN
Y
1
P
B
PR
IN
2
Y
P
B
PR
RS-232C
ASSIGNABLE
MONITOR
ANTENNA
L
FRONT
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
75Ω UNBAL
1
DC OUT 12V
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
12V TRIGGER
R
FM
CENTER
L
SURROUND
R
L
SURROUND
BACK
R
SPEAKERS
Y
OUT
PB
PR
IN
3
Y
PB
PR
VSX-AX10Ai
VIDEO
VIDEO
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.
1 Connect an optical digital audio output on your
digital component to the DIGITAL 6 (CD-R/TAPE1/
MD) input on this receiver.
• Use an optical cable for the connection.
• If your digital component only has a coaxial digital
output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs
on this receiver using a coaxial cable. When you set
up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which
input you connected the component to (see also
Assigning the digital inputs on page 88).
• The digital outputs from other components can be
connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this
receiver. You can assign them when setting up the
receiver (see also Assigning the digital inputs on
page 88).
02
2 Connect one of the DIGITAL outputs on this
receiver to a digital input on the component.
• Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL
OUT1 or OUT2 (OUT1 is shown in the illustration
below).
Note
• In order to record some digital sources, you must
make analog connections as explained in Connecting
analog audio sources below.
• This unit has an on-board WMA9 Pro decoder, so it is
possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using
a coaxial or optical digital connection when
connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player.
However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box,
etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio
signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.
DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
R L
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
IN
4
IN
3 IN
2 IN
1 IN
2RF
IN
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
R L
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD
(SAT)
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
LD)
R L
SURROUND
(DVD/
LD)
RL
1 2
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
1
(Single)
PRE OUT
2
SURROUND
R L
R L
(Single)
SURROUND
BACK
(Single)
RL
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CONTROL
OUT
R L
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT 1
MONITOR
OUT 2
A
(Single)
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
AC IN
L
R
ANTENNA
L
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
IN
LD)
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
Y
Y
1
MONITOR
OUT
PB
P
B
PR
PR
IN
IN
3
2
Y
Y
PB
B
P
PR
PR
ASSIGNABLE
RS-232C
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω UNBAL
1
DC OUT 12V
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
12V TRIGGER
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
SPEAKERS
R
L
R
L
R
VSX-AX10Ai
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.
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02
Connecting your equipment
Connecting analog audio sources
This receiver features four stereo audio-only inputs. Two
of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with
audio recorders.
One of the audio inputs (PHONO) is a dedicated
turntable input which should not be used for any other
type of component. This input also has a grounding
terminal that most turntables require.
1 Connect the analog audio outputs of the source
component to a set of spare audio inputs on this
receiver.
• If you’re connecting a tape deck, MD recorder, etc.,
connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog
audio inputs on the recorder.
1
Turntable
• Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the
connections.
• If your cassette deck has a monitoring function,
connect it to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks on the rear
panel. See Monitoring your recording on page 74 for
more on this.
2 Turntables only: Connect the stereo audio outputs
to the PHONO inputs on this receiver.
• If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the
ground terminal on this receiver.
• If your turntable has line-level outputs (no grounding
wire), connect them to the CD inputs instead.
DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
IN
TAPE1/
4
MD
(SAT)
IN
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
3 IN
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
2 IN
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
1 IN
LD)
R
SURROUND
2RF
(DVD/
IN
LD)
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
RL
2
AUDIO IN/OUT
AUDIO
R L
R L
S400 (AUDIO)
L
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
1
(Single)
R L
R L
PRE OUT
2
SURROUND
(Single)
SURROUND
BACK
(Single)
RL
Tape deck, etc.
CONTROL
OUT
R L
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT 1
MONITOR
OUT 2
A
(Single)
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
AC IN
L
R
ANTENNA
L
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
IN
LD)
IN
1
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
2
Y
P
B
PR
Y
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
RS-232C
MONITOR
Y
PB
PR
Y
OUT
PB
PR
IN
3
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω UNBAL
1
DC OUT 12V
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
12V TRIGGER
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
SPEAKERS
R
L
R
L
R
VSX-AX10Ai
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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.
• The input signals can be accessed by selecting
VIDEO using the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front
panel.
• Pull down the front cover where indicated to access
the front panel inputs.
• The illustration below shows example connections to
a portable DVD player. Note that you may need a
specialized optical cable for this connection.
02
ACOUSTIC
CAL.
MIDNIGHT
PHONES
SP SYSTEM
A/B
VSX-AX10Ai
TONE
LOUDNESS OPTION DIGITAL NR INPUT ATT CLASS STATION
SIGNAL
VIDEO
TAPE2
STREAM
SETUP
SELECT
SELECT
MONITOR
DIRECT
DIGITAL IN
MIC
TUNER
VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO IN/OUT
SB CH
MODE
AUDIOLR
AUDIO IN/OUT
COLOR BRIGHT MONITOR
PHONES
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
Portable DVD player, etc.
HOLDON/OFF
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02
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. At the very least, front
left and right speakers only are 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). You can use speakers with a
nominal impedance between 4–16Ω (please see
Switching the speaker impedance on page 77 if you plan
to use speakers with an impedance of less than 6Ω).
Subwoofer
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
VSX-AX10Ai
DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
R L
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
IN
4
IN
3 IN
2 IN
1 IN
2RF
IN
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
R L
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD
(SAT)
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
LD)
R
SURROUND
(DVD/
LD)
RL
Surround
left
Front
left
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
PRE OUT
1
2
(Single)
SURROUND
R L
R L
(Single)
L
SURROUND
BACK
(Single)
RL
CONTROL
OUT
R L
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
Surround
back left
Center
MONITOR
OUT 1
MONITOR
OUT 2
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
LD)
IN
Y
1
P
B
PR
IN
2
Y
B
P
PR
RS-232C
ASSIGNABLE
Y
MONITOR
OUT
PB
PR
IN
3
Y
PB
PR
1
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
Surround
back right
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
75Ω UNBAL
DC OUT 12V
12V TRIGGER
ANTENNA
FM
Front
right
FRONT
R
CENTER
SURROUND
R
SURROUND
BACK
R
SPEAKERS
A
L
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
120-127V
110V
110V
120-127V
230-240V
220V
230-240V
AC IN
L
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
L
(Single)
B
L
R
Surround
right
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Connecting the speakers
Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a
positive (+) red, and negative (–) white terminal. For
proper sound you should take care to match these up
with the terminals on the speakers themselves.
Connecting your equipment
02
Caution
• These speaker terminals can be under hazardous
voltage. When you connect or disconnect the speaker
cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not
touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the
power cord.
• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted
together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal.
If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel
it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.
Bare wire connections
Before you start connecting the speakers, make sure that
the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly
prepared with about 1 cm of insulator stripped from each
wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together.
To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns
until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire.
Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until the
wire is firmly clamped.
Placing the speakers
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.
(see also Optimizing your speaker setup on page 95).
• 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
2–2.5 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so
that the sound of the center channel is localized at
the TV screen.
• When placing speakers near the TV, use magnetically
shielded speakers to prevent possible interference,
such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is
switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded
speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture,
move the speakers farther away from the TV.
• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly
above ear level.
Front L
Subwoofer
Front R
Center
Note
• Please refer to the manual that came with your
speakers for details on how to connect the other end
of the speaker cables to your speakers.
• The speaker terminals on this receiver can be
connected in a number of ways, depending on your
setup. See Speaker Systems on page 57 for an
overview of the possible configurations.
• Other connections on page 80 provides greater detail
on alternate speaker setups such as using speaker
system B (page 80), bi-surround (page 82), bi-amping
(page 81) and bi-wiring (page 82).
Surround
L
Surround
back L
Surround
back R
Surround
R
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.
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Connecting your equipment
Connecting antennas
The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to
AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is
poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound
quality—see Connecting external antennas below.
DIGITAL
USB AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
R L
PHONO
OUT 2
IN
CD
OUT 1
IN
6
(CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD)
IN
5
IN
4
IN
3 IN
2 IN
1 IN
2RF
IN
ASSIGNABLE MULTI CH INPUT
R L
OUT
(DVR/
REC
VCR1)
CD-R/
TAPE1/
MD
(SAT)
IN
PLAY
OUT
(CD)
REC
TAPE 2
MONITOR
(TV/
IN
DVD)
PLAY
FRONT SUB W CENTER
(DVD/
LD)
R
SURROUND
(DVD/
LD)
RL
S400 (AUDIO)
AUDIO POWER
AMP
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB W.
PRE OUT
1
2
(Single)
SURROUND
R L
R L
(Single)
L
SURROUND
BACK
RL
(Single)
CONTROL
OUT
R L
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
TV/
DVD
IN
SAT
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR1
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR3
IN
VIDEOAUDIO S2 VIDEO
MONITOR
MONITOR
OUT 1
OUT 2
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
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AM loop antenna
1 Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.
fig. A fig. B fig. C
• Bend the stand in the direction indicated (fig. A).
• Clip the loop into the stand (fig. B).
• It’s possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall (fig. C).
Before fixing, make sure that the reception is
satisfactory.
2 Pull off the protective shields of both AM
antenna wires.
3 Press the AM LOOP antenna terminal tabs to
open and insert one wire into each terminal.
4 Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.
5 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and point
in the direction giving the best reception.
Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other
electrical appliances and do not let it come into contact
with metal objects.
A
(Single)
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
230-240V
120-127V
110V
220V
110V
230-240V
120-127V
SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & B )
B
AC IN
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD/
LD)
IN
Y
1
B
P
PR
IN
2
Y
P
B
PR
ASSIGNABLE
RS-232C
MONITOR
Y
PB
PR
ANTENNA
L
FRONT
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
75Ω UNBAL
DC OUT 12V
12V TRIGGER
R
FM
CENTER
L
SURROUND
R
L
SURROUND
BACK
R
SPEAKERS
Y
OUT
PB
PR
IN
3
1
TOTAL 100mA MAX
2
Note
• The signal ground () is designed to reduce noise
that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not
an electrical safety ground.
FM wire antenna
• Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL
75Ω in the same way as the AM 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 75Ω.
75Ω coaxial cable
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
75Ω UNBAL
ANTENNA
FM
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To improve AM reception, connect a 5–6 meter 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.
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
75Ω UNBAL
ANTENNA
FM
5–6 m
Plugging in the receiver
Only plug in after you have connected all your
components to this receiver, including the speakers.
Caution
• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull
out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the
power cord when your hands are wet, as this could
cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place
the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the
power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never
make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The
power cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can
cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the
power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged,
contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on your
warranty card for a replacement.
• Do not use any power cord other than the one
supplied with this unit.
• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose
other than that described below.
• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the
mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular
use, eg., when on vacation.
1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN
socket on the back of the receiver.
2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.
About the supplied AC power cords
This model has two power cords and plug converters.The
type of cord and the plug converter which can be used
depends on the power voltage in each region or country.
Please make sure you use the correct cord and plug
converter due to the possibility of fire or other hazard if
used incorrectly.
Check the table below for the correct AC cord (and
converter, if necessary) for your region.
PAL model
Region Plug type
UK type region
UK three pin plug
European type region
European two pin plug
For regions with two pin flatbladed plug and 200 volts or
greater power supply
AC power cord (main unit)
AC adapter cord (recharger)
European two pin plug with two
pin flat-bladed converter plug (for
200 volts or greater power supply)
NTSC model
Region Plug type
European type region
European two pin plug
For regions with two pin flatbladed plug and 200 volts or
greater power supply
AC power cord (main unit)
AC adapter cord (recharger)
European two pin plug with two
pin flat-bladed converter plug (for
200 volts or greater power supply)
Taiwan
Taiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug
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Controls and displays
Chapter 3
Controls and displays
Front panel
123 54768 910
STANDBY/ON
OFF ON
INPUT SELECTOR
STANDBY
DVD/LD TV/DVD SAT VIDEO
VIDEO AUDIO
DVR/VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 CD TUNER PHONO
CD-R/
TAPE1/MD
MULTI CH
INPUT
1211 13 14 15 17 18 19
ACOUSTIC
CAL.
PHONES
MIDNIGHT
SP SYSTEM
A/B
TONE
LOUDNESS OPTION DIGITAL NR INPUT ATT CLASS STATION
SIGNAL
SELECT
VIDEO
SELECT
TAPE2
MONITOR
STREAM
DIRECT
SETUP
DIGITAL IN
MIC
VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
LISTENING MODE SELECTOR
TURN/PUSH
MASTER VOLUME
TUNER
SB CH
MODE
AUDIOLR
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1 INPUT SELECTOR dial (page 39)
Turn to select a source component. The input indicators
show the current component.
2 STANDBY/ON and power OFF / ON
Press STANDBY/ON to switch the receiver on or into
standby. The OFF / ON switch turns of the main
power (you can’t switch on using the remote when it is in
the OFF position).
3 STANDBY indicator
Lights when the receiver is in standby.
4 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control.
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5 Display
See Display on page 30.
6 Advanced MCACC indicator (page 46)
Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is on. Acoustic
Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH ADJ after
the Auto Surround Setup has been completed.
7 i.LINK indicator (page 83)
Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is
selected.
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03
8 Input indicators
Shows the currently selected source component. The
MULTI CH INPUT indicator lights when a component
connected to the MULTI CH INPUT is selected. Nothing
lights if an unassigned i.LINK-equipped component or
USB connection is selected.
9 LISTENING MODE SELECTOR dial (page 41)
Turn and push to select a listening mode.
10 MASTER VOLUME dial
Adjusts the volume.
11 Front panel controls
To access the front panel controls, push gently on the
lower third portion of the panel with your finger.
12 ACOUSTIC CAL. (page 46)
Press to switch Acoustic Calibration EQ on or off.
13 MIDNIGHT (page 50)
Press to switch MIDNIGHT mode on/off.
14 LOUDNESS (page 50)
Press to switch LOUDNESS mode on/off.
15 TONE
Press to switch between TONE ON and TONE BYPASS,
which bypasses the tone controls.
16 OPTION (–/+)
Press OPTION repeatedly to select an option menu item,
then use –/+ to adjust the settings.
17 DIGITAL NR (page 51)
Press to switch DIGITAL NR on/off.
18 INPUT ATT (page 75)
Press to switch the input attenuator on/off.
19 TUNER controls (page 54)
Use the front panel tuner controls for recalling station
presets.
20 SB CH MODE (page 48)
Use to select the surround/virtual back channel mode.
21 PHONES jack (page 44)
Use to connect headphones (no sound will be heard
through the speakers).
22 SP SYSTEM A/B (page 80)
Press repeatedly to select speaker system A,B, A/B or off
(in that order). (See Caution on page 80 for exceptions to
this).
23 SIGNAL SELECT (page 46)
Press to select the type of input signal for the current
source (DVD, DVR/VCR, etc.), and also to select the
number of input channels for the USB and analog
multichannel inputs.
24 VIDEO SELECT (page 76)
Press repeatedly to select the video source.
25 TAPE 2 MONITOR (page 74)
Press to monitor recordings on the device connected to
the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs as they are being
made.
26 STREAM DIRECT (page 45)
Press to switch on/off Stream Direct.
27 SETUP MIC jack
Use to connect the supplied microphone.
28 VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 23)
• DIGITAL IN – Connect a game console, portable DVD
player, video camera (etc.), that has an optical digital
connection.
• S-VIDEO – Connect a video camera (etc.), that has an
S-video out.
• VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) – Connect a video camera, etc.
that has standard RCA video/audio outputs.
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Controls and displays
Display
1 2 5 63 4
SIGNAL
L
RF
ENO
CR
LSSR
LFE
OVER ATT
SP
TAPE2
MONO
RF ATT
S
B
A
789
AUTO
DIGITAL
ANALOG
TUNED STEREO
RDS
DIGITAL
DISC MTRX
PRO LOGIC
Neo :6
2ch
PLAYBACK
1 SIGNAL indicators (page 74)
Light to indicate the currently selected input signal.
AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input
signal automatically.
2 Program format indicators
These change according to which channels are active in
Dolby, DTS, DVD-A and SACD sources.
LS, S and RS will light at the same time to indicate
6.1channel sources.
• L – Left front channel
• C – Center channel
• R – Right front channel
• LS – Left surround channel
• S – Surround channel (mono)
• RS – Right surround channel
• LFE – Low frequency effects channel
3 ((( )))
Lights when an LFE signal is being input.
4 Analog level indicators
OVER indicator
Lights when an analog input signal is too high,
risking distortion. Use the input attenuator to reduce
the level.
ATT indicator (page 75)
Lights when the input attenuator is on.
5 Character display
6 Digital format indicators
• – Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is
DIGITAL
detected.
• – Lights during DTS-ES matrix processing.
MTR
PRO LOGIC
• – Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II and
Pro Logic IIx processing.
• – Lights during Neo:6 processing with 2-
Neo :6
channel sources.
• – Lights during two-channel
2ch
PLAYBAC
playback.
7 Speaker indicators
Light to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B.
8 TAPE 2 (page 74)
Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is switched on.
9 Tuner indicators
STEREO (page 54)
Lights when listening to a stereo FM broadcast in
auto/stereo mode.
TUNED
Lights when tuned to a broadcast.
MONO (page 54)
Lights when the tuner MPX mode is set to mono.
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• – Lights when a DTS signal is detected.
• – Lights when one of the Home THX modes is
selected.
• – Lights during Surround EX matrix processing.
• – Lights when a decoding DTS-ES audio.
• – Lights during DTS-ES discrete processing.
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