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 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., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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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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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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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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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)
When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or
environmental public instruction’s rules that
apply in your country/area.
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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).
Voltage selector
ou 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.
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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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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• For Mexico, please set to 120 V to 127 V before using.
Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power
cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the
voltage selector switch.
Please check that you've received the following supplied
accessories:
• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m.)
• Remote control unit
• Sub room remote control unit
• AA/R6P dry cell batteries
AX2AS)
x2
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• iPod cable
• Power cords x2
• Antenna adapter
• Flat-bladed converter plug
• These operating instructions
Installing the
• 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)
receiver
(VSX-AX4ASi only)
(VSX-AX4ASi)
x4 /
(VSX-
Loading the batteries
Main remote control unit:
Sub room remote control unit (VSX-AX4ASi only):
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.
• Do not use or store batteries in direct 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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5 minute guide
Chapter 2:
5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to
create a surround sound effect, making you feel like
you're in the middle of the action or concert. The
surround sound you get from a home theater system
depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the
source and the sound settings of the receiver.
This receiver will automatically decode multichannel
Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according
to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to
make changes for realistic surround sound, but other
possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel
surround sound) are explained in
system
on page 28.
Listening to Surround Sound
This receiver was designed with the easiest possible
setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide,
you should have your system hooked up for surround
sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply
leave the receiver in the default settings.
• Be sure to complete all connections before
connecting this unit to an AC power source.
1Connect your TV and DVD player.
See
Connecting your TV and DVD player
this. For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a
digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver.
2Connect your speakers and place them for optimal
surround sound.
Connect your speakers as shown in
speaker system
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the
sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best
surround sound effect. Also see
page 18 for more on this.
Front
Left (L)
on page 17.
Center (C)
Listening
position
Surround
Left (SL)
Subwoofer (SW)
Listening to your
on page 12 to do
Installing your
Placing the speakers
Front
Right (R)
Surround
Right (SR)
Surround
Back
Right (SBR)
Surround
Back Left (SBL)
on
02
3Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by
your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV.
Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this
receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you
don’t know how to do this.
• Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level.
4Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up
your system.
See
Automatically setting up for surround sound
(MCACC)
below for more on this.
5Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.
Make sure that
DVD/LD
is showing in the receiver’s
display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it
isn’t, press
DVD/LD
on the remote control to set the
receiver to the DVD input.
In addition to the basic playback explained in
source
on page 9, there are several other sound options
you can select. See
Listening to your system
Playing a
on page 28
for more on this.
See also
menu
Making receiver settings from the System Setup
on page 35 for more setup options.
Automatically setting up for surround
sound (MCACC)
The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic
characteristics of your listening area, taking into account
ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for
both channel delay and channel level. After you have set
up the microphone provided with your system, the
receiver uses the information from a series of test tones
to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your
particular room.
Make sure you do this before moving on to
source
on page 9.
Important
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any
existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.
• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup the
headphones should be disconnected.
Caution
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are
output at high volume.
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RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
TUNER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
DVR1 i Pod
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV VOL
+
10
TUNE
STST
ENTER
TUNE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
SELECT
CLASS
ENTER
CH LEVEL
BAND
MENU
T.EDIT
VOL
RETURN
DISC
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
1Switch on the receiver and your TV.
2Connect the microphone to the MCACC
SETUP MIC
jack on the front panel.
Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your
normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make
sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and
the microphone.
MULTI – ROOM &
3Press
(TUNE +)
SPEAKERS
AV
PARAMETER
PHONES
(ST –)(ST +)
ENTER
SETUP
(TUNE –)
RECEIVER
BAND
TUNER
EDIT
MCACC
SETUP MIC
RETURN
on the remote, then press
SOURCE/REC SEL
CONTROL ON/OFF
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L RAUDIO
VIDEO
SELECT
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
SBch
SIGNAL
STEREO
PROCESSING
SELECT
1
SETUP
.
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
///
screens and select menu items. Press
the current menu. Press
buttons and
ENTER
to navigate through the
RETURN
SETUP
at any time to cancel.
to exit
2
4Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu
then press
5Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected,
MCACC preset
ENTER
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
4
then select OK.
.
: Exit
1.Auto MCACC
Surr Back System
[ Normal (SB) ]
Data Save to
[M1. MEMORY 1 ]
Setting Start? [OK]
[Option]
ENTER:Next :Cancel
3
select an
6Follow the instructions on-screen.
Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re
using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to
a comfortable volume level.
7Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the
speaker configuration in the OSD.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers
present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while
it’s doing this.
• With error messages (such as
Microphone Check
ambient noise (see
MCACC Setup
5
Ambient Noise
) select
RETRY
Problems when using the Auto
below) and verifying the mic
or
after checking for
connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem,
you can simply select
Front [ YES ]
Center [ YES ]
Surround [ YES ]
SB [ Yx2 ]
SUB W. [ YES ]
[ OK ]
:Cancel
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the
actual speakers you have.
If you see an error message (
6
ERR
) in the right side
column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t
correct), there may be a problem with the speaker
connection. If selecting
RETRY
doesn’t work, turn off the
power and check the speaker connections. If there
doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use
to select the speaker and
/
to change the setting
/
(and number for surround back) and continue.
8Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press
ENTER
.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
receiver outputs more test tones to determine the
optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is
happening. It may take 2 to 6 minutes.
9The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press
to go back to the System Setup menu.
RETURN
7
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give
you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is
also possible to adjust these settings manually using the
System Setup menu (starting on page 35).
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Note
1 You can’t use the System Setup menu when the iPod input source is selected (in either the main or sub room).
2 If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message for over three minutes, the screen saver will appear.
3• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through
setting
on page 37 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 6.
• If you have THX-certified speakers, select
4 The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can
rename it later in
5 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.
6 If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in
7 You can also choose to view the settings from the
8• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size settings.
You can correct the setting manually using the
• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and
room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.
Data Management
Option
on page 43).
Manual speaker setup
and choose
MCACC Data Check
YES
for the
Listening to Surround Sound
screen. See
on page 44.
THX Speaker
setting.
above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed.
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
on page 35 for more on this.
Surround back speaker
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Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup
If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto
MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the
walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the
microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check
for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan,
etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch
them off if necessary. If there are any instructions
showing in the front panel display, please follow them.
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of
the microphone. If this seems to be happening,
switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.
Playing a source
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such
as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVD SAT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
DVR1 i Pod
TUNER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
TOP MENU
SETUP
GUIDE
TV VOL
TUNE
STST
TUNE
PTY SEARCH
TV CONTROL
INPUT
SELECT
REC
A
ENTER
MENU
BAND
TV CH
VOL
MUTE
1Switch on your system components and receiver.
Start by switching on the playback component (for
example a DVD player), your TV
1
and subwoofer (if you
have one), then the receiver (press
• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.
2Select the input source you want to play.
You can use the input source buttons on the remote
control,
SELECTOR
3Press
INPUT SELECT
dial.
, or the front panel
2
S. DIRECT (STREAM DIRECT
SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.
If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound
DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are
playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the
front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.
• See also
Listening to your system
information on different ways of listening to sources.
4Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.
Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is
coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.
Note
1 Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this receiver to the
the
VIDEO 1
2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press
3• You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS
and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.
a multichannel listening mode (see
4 Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are 'in phase', they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram
above) then the sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be produced.
input is now selected.)
• Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to
Listening in surround sound
DISP
SIGNAL SEL
STATUS
T.EDIT
RETURN
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
PHASE
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
INPUT
) to select ‘AUTO
on page 28 for
CH
CH
PHOTO
SBch
STEREO
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
MCACC S.DIRECT
).
3
SIGNAL SEL
on page 28 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.
Better sound using Phase Control
This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase
correction measures to make sure your sound source
arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing
unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound (see
illustration below).
P
H
A
S
E
C
O
N
T
O
Sound
F
F
source
P
H
A
S
E
C
O
N
T
Sound
O
N
source
Front speaker
Subwoofer
Front speaker
Subwoofer
Phase Control technology provides coherent sound
reproduction through the use of phase matching
optimal sound image at your listening position. The
default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase
Control switched on for all sound sources.
STATUS
SBch
SIGNAL SEL
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
•Press PHASE (
PHASE CONTROL
correction.
The
PHASE CONTROL
(page 31).
indicator on the front panel lights.
VIDEO 1
jacks on your TV, make sure that
Listening
position
Listening
position
STEREO
ADV. SURR
) to switch on phase
4
02
?
for an
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Connecting your equipment
Chapter 3
Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the
kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Rear panel
This illustration shows the VSX-AX4ASi, however connections for the VSX-AX2AS are the same except where noted.
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
1
OUT1
ROOM3
(
)
ZONE3
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
2
IN
1
IN
3
(
)
SAT
2
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
3
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 2
4
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
(
DVD/
)
LD
2
IN
(CD)
IR
6
4
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
S400
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
S400
HDMI
IN1
7
5
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ROOM2
8
(
)
ZONE2
IN2
)
)
)
1
4
21
DIGITAL
IN3
IN4
OUT
1
IN
Y
9
B
P
PR
2
IN
Y
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
12 V TRIGGER
MULTI-ROOM
)
)
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
2
OUT
Y
P
PR
IN
Y
P
PR
31
10
11
12
)
1
IN
2
IN
ASSIGNABLE
B
3
B
S - VIDEO
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
(
DVD/LD
(TV)
21
VIDEO
1
2
)
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
OUT
DVD/
LD
SAT
VIDEO /
GAME1
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
8
IN
TV
IN
IN
IN
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
AM LOOP
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
RL
ANTENNA
AUDIO
)
L
AUDIOPRE OUT
PHONO
13
IN
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FRFL
14
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
15
OUT
CONTROL
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.
1Optical digital audio output(s)
Use the
OUT1
and
(VSX-AX4ASi only) OUT2
jack for
recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.
Connecting digital audio sources
The
OUT1
jack is also used for multi-room connections.
Multi-room listening
2USB audio input
on page 57.
(VSX-AX4ASi only)
on page 15.
Use to connect your PC as an audio source.
Using the USB interface
on page 54.
3Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs (x6)
Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/
recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.
See also
The Input Setup menu
on page 63 to assign
the inputs.
4S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2)
(VSX-AX4ASi only)
Use to connect other i.LINK audio devices for highresolution, multichannel digital audio input/output.
Using the i.LINK interface
on page 51.
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
TWO VOLTAGE
21
SELECTORS
220 V230-
240 V
110 V
120-127 V
110 V
120-127 V
SURROUND BACK /
(
Single
CENTER
LR
FRONT
16
CENTER
SUB W.
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
)
Single
LAR
L
iPod
17
IN
RLR LRL
19
FRONT
CENTER
20
SURROUND
18
L
L
RS-232C
IN
5HDMI connectors (x4)
(VSX-AX2AS)
Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/
video connection to compatible HDMI devices.
Connecting using HDMI
on page 50.
6Remote inputs (multi-room and source)
Use for connection to an external remote control sensor
for use in a multi-room setup, for example.
Connecting an IR receiver
712V trigger jacks
on page 59.
(total 50 mA max.)
Use to switch components in your system on and off
according to the input function of the receiver.
Switching components on and off using the 12 volt
trigger
on page 60.
8Multi-room and source outputs
Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room.
Multi-room listening
on page 57.
9Component video connections (x4)
Use the inputs to connect any video source that has
component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use
the output for connection to a monitor or TV.
Using the component video jacks
10 AM and FM antenna terminals
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio
broadcasts.
Connecting antennas
on page 19.
SELECTABLE
(x5)
(VSX-AX4ASi)
(x2)
on page 14.
AC IN
220 V
230-240 V
SPEAKERS
B
)
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Connecting your equipment
11 Composite and S-video monitor outputs
Use to connect monitors and TVs.
Connecting your TV and DVD player
12 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)
Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD
players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks
1
for composite video, S-video
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video
on page 13.
sources
and stereo analog audio.
13 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3)
Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players,
tape decks, turntables, etc.
Connecting analog audio sources
14 Multichannel analog audio inputs
7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with
multichannel analog outputs.
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs
page 53.
15 Control input/output
Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you
can control all your equipment from a single IR remote
sensor.
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s
on page 76.
sensor
16 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs
Use to connect separate amplifiers for center, surround,
surround back and subwoofer channels.
Connecting additional amplifiers
Installing your speaker system
on page 17 for powered
subwoofer connection).
17 iPod input terminal
Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio or video
source.
Connecting an iPod
on page 48.
18 RS-232C connector
Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when
using Advanced MCACC.
Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output
page 62.
19 Speaker terminals
Use for connection to the main front, center, surround
and surround back speakers.
Installing your speaker system
20 Voltage selector switches
Use these to match the voltage coming into the receiver
with the voltage in your country or region.
Voltage selector
on page 3.
21 AC IN inlet
Connect the supplied power cord here.
on page 12.
on page 16.
on
on page 56 (see also
on
on page 17.
When making cable connections
• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the
top of the receiver.
• 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.
About the video converter
The video converter ensures that all video sources are
output through all of the
The only exception is HDMI and high-definition
component video: since these resolutions cannot be
downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the
receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when
connecting these video sources.
If several video components are assigned to the same
input function (see
the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S-video,
then composite (in that order).
• For optimal video performance, THX recommends
switching Digital Video Conversion (in
options
on page 66)
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
MONITOR VIDEO OUT
2
The Input Setup menu
OFF
.
jacks.
on page 63),
Setting the AV
03
Note
1 You must assign the input source to the S-video input to which you’ve connected your video component (see
2 If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, 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
options
on page 66)
OFF
.
The Input Setup menu
on page 63).
Setting the AV
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Connecting your equipment
Connecting your TV and DVD player
TV
VIDEOINS-VIDEO
IN
1
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
ROOM3
(
ZONE3
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
IN
IN
(
SAT
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGNABLE
IN
(
LD
IN
(CD)
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MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
S400
)
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
S400
HDMI
IN1
1
2
3
4
1
DVD/
)
2
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
)
ROOM2
(
ZONE2
IN2
)
1
IN
Y
)
IN3
P
B
)
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IN4
2
IN
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B
P
OUT
PR
ASSIGNABLE
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DIGITAL
12 V TRIGGER
)
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
2
)
Y
P
B
PR
3
Y
B
P
PR
31
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
(
1
DVD/LD
IN
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
S - VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
1
2
)
VIDEO /
GAME1
VIDEO
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
AM LOOP
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
RL
AUDIO
ANTENNA
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
)
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
SUR
OUT
CONTROL
component video jacks
on page 14 if your TV and/or DVD
player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD
player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs
on page 53.
1Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video
input on your TV.
Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to
the composite video jack, or for higher quality video, use
an S-video cable to connect to the S-video jack.
2Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD
player to the
DVD/LD
VIDEO or
DVD/LD
S-VIDEO input.
Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video
cable.
3Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on
your DVD player to the DIGITAL 1 (
DVD/LD
) input.
Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.
4Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD
player to the
DVD/LD
AUDIO inputs.
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.
• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,
you can connect these instead. See also
the multichannel analog inputs
on page 53.
Connecting
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DIGITAL OUTVIDEO OUT
3
S-VIDEOOPTICAL
24
AUDIORL
ANALOG OUT
DVD player
The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together
with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite
video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may
offer alternative connections. See also
Note
1 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
Using the
The Input Setup menu
on page 63).
Connecting your equipment
F
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R
L
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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’.
VSX-AX4ASi
MULTI-ROOM
IR
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
ROOM3
(
ZONE3
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
IN
IN
(
SAT
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGNABLE
IN
(
DVD/
LD
IN
(CD)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
ROOM2(ZONE2
12 V TRIGGER
1
)
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
2
)
OUT
IN
Y
IN
ASSIGNABLE
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
B
P
PR
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1
2
S - VIDEO
(
(TV)
21
DVD/LD
OUT
DVD/
LD
1
IN
IN
TV
IN
2
IN
)
SAT
IN
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AV OUT
S400
)
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
IN2
S400
HDMI
IN1
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
)
ROOM2
2
(
ZONE2
IN2
)
1
IN
Y
3
)
IN3
4
B
P
)
1
4
PR
1
21
IN4
2
IN
)
Y
2
B
P
OUT
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
ROOM2(ZONE2
RL
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIORL
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
)
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
SUR
OUT
CONTROL
Connecting a DVD/HDD 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 DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs.
VSX-AX4ASi
MULTI-ROOM
IR
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
ROOM3
(
ZONE3
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
IN
IN
(
SAT
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGNABLE
IN
(
DVD/
LD
IN
(CD)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
ROOM2(ZONE2
12 V TRIGGER
1
)
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
2
)
OUT
IN
Y
IN
B
P
P
R
3
IN
Y
B
P
P
R
31
VIDEOAUDIORL
AV OUT
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
DVD/
LD
1
IN
IN
TV
IN
2
IN
(
)
1
DVD/LD
SAT
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
S - VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIORL
S400
)
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
IN2
S400
HDMI
IN1
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
)
ROOM2
2
(
ZONE2
IN2
)
1
IN
Y
3
)
IN3
4
B
P
)
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21
IN4
2
IN
)
Y
2
B
P
OUT
P
R
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
AM LOOP
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
ANTENNA
RL
AUDIO
AV IN
PHONO
IN
)
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR FL
SUB W.
SUR-
ROUND
R
R
CONTROL
VIDEO S-VIDEO
123
AUDIO
OUT
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
CENTE
L
L
STB
1Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top box
to the SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a
video or S-video
1
cable.
2Connect an optical-type2 digital audio output from
your set-top box to the DIGITAL 1 (SAT) input.
3
Use an optical cable for the connection.
1Connect the audio/video outputs of the video
player/recorder to the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO
inputs.
Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio
connection and a video or S-video
connection.
• For a second recorder, use the
DVR, VCR, etc.
4
cable for the video
DVR/
VCR2 IN
inputs.
2If the device can record, connect the DVR/VCR1
AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the recorder’s audio/
video inputs.
Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio
connection and a video or S-video cable for the video
connection.
Note
1 See
The Input Setup menu
2 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
3 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step.
4 See
The Input Setup menu
on page 63 to assign the
on page 63 to assign the
S-VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO 2
input to the
input to the
SAT
input function if you make this connection.
The Input Setup menu
DVR/VCR1
input function if you make this connection.
on page 63).
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Connecting your equipment
• For a second recorder, use the
DVR/
VCR2
outputs.
3If the device can output digital audio, connect an
1
optical-type
digital audio output from the recorder to
the DIGITAL 2 (DVR/VCR1) input.
Use an optical cable for the connection.
• For a second recorder, use the
VCR2)
inputs.
2
DIGITAL 3
(
DVR/
Using the component video jacks
Component video should give superior picture quality
when compared to composite or S-video. 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.
VSX-AX4ASi
MULTI-ROOM
IR
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
ROOM3
(
ZONE3
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
IN
1
IN
(
SAT
2
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
3
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 2
4
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGNABLE
IN
(
DVD/
LD
IN
(CD)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
S400
)
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
S400
HDMI
IN1
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
)
ROOM2
(
ZONE2
IN2
)
1
IN
Y
)
IN3
P
B
)
1
4
PR
1
21
IN4
2
IN
)
Y
2
DIGITAL
OUT
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
12 V TRIGGER
)
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
2
)
Y
P
B
PR
3
Y
B
P
PR
31
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
(
1
DVD/LD
IN
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
S - VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
1
2
)
VIDEO
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
AM LOOP
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
ANTENNA
RL
AUDIO
)
L
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FRFL
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
OUT
CONTROL
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
CENTE
L
L
1Connect the component video outputs of your
source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO
inputs.
Connect using a three-way component video cable.
• Since they are assignable, it doesn’t matter which
component video inputs you use for which source.
After connecting everything, you’ll need to assign the
component video inputs—see
The Input Setup menu
on page 63.
2Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the
component video inputs on your TV or monitor.
Use a three-way component video cable.
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VIDEO
Y
P
B
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COMPONENT
VIDEO
1
TV
DVD player
Note
1• In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only).
• If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step.
2 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
The Input Setup menu
on page 63).
Connecting your equipment
E
Connecting digital audio sources
This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs,
allowing you to connect digital audio components for
playback and for making digital recordings.
Most digital components also have analog connections.
See
Connecting analog audio sources
page if you want to connect these too.
VSX-AX4ASi
MULTI-ROOM
IR
)
HDMI
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
OUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
IN1
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
12 V TRIGGER
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ROOM2
MULTI-ROOM
(
)
ZONE2
1
IN
Y
B
P
P
R
2
IN
Y
B
P
P
R
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
)
)
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
ROOM3
(
ZONE3
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
IN
1
IN
(
SAT
2
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
3
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 2
4
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGNABLE
IN
(
DVD/
LD
IN
(CD)
S400
)
(
AUDIO
S400
)
)
)
)
41
1
21
)
2
DIGITAL
on the following
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
2
1
IN
)
2
IN
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
Y
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
B
P
P
R
3
IN
Y
B
P
P
R
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
31
VIDEO
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
RL
AUDIO
)
L
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR FL
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
OUT
CONTROL
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI C
IN
CENT
1Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on
your digital component to the DIGITAL 4 (CD-R) input.
Use an optical cable for the connection.
2For recording equipment, connect one of the
optical-type DIGITAL outputs to a digital input on the
recorder.
Use an optical cable to connect to the
(VSX-AX4ASi only)
illustration).
OUT2 (OUT1
2
DIGITAL OUT1
is shown in the
or
About the WMA9 Pro decoder
This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9
Professional
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.
3
(WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to
03
12
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.
Note
1• 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
• 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
2• You must switch
• In order to record some digital sources, you must make analog connections as explained in
3
• Microsoft, 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.
The Input Setup menu
ROOM 3 ON
in
Using the multi-room controls
on page 63).
on page 58 to hear audio from the
Connecting analog audio sources
The Input Setup menu
DIGITAL OUT1
on page 63).
.
below.
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T
Connecting your equipment
Connecting analog audio sources
This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Two
of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with
audio recorders.
One of the audio inputs (
turntable input which should not be used for any other
PHONO
) is a dedicated
2
Turntables only:
Connect the stereo audio outputs to
the PHONO inputs.
• If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the
ground terminal on this receiver.
• If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a
built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the
CD
inputs
instead.
type of component. This input also has a grounding
terminal that most turntables require.
Connecting a component to the front
2
urntable
VSX-AX4ASi
AUDIOPRE OUT
ANTENNA
PHONO
MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
1
2
)
VIDEO /
GAME1
VIDEO
AM LOOP
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
RL
AUDIO
)
L
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
CD
IN
OUT
IN
R
FRFL
SUB W.
SUR-
ROUND
R
R
SURROUND
OUT
CONTROL
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
(
1
DVD/LD
N
(TV)
2
N
21
ASSIGNABLE
S - VIDEO
CENTER
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB W.
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
)
Single
LAR
L
iPod
SPEAKERS
IN
RL
L
L
RS-232C
IN
FRONT
C
panel inputs
The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack
(
VIDEO
), an S-Video jack (
inputs (
AUDIO L/R
(
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.
SPEAKERS
PHONES
TV game, video camera, etc.
(TUNE +)
AV
PARAMETER
(ST –)(ST +)
ENTER
SETUP
(TUNE –)
• Select these inputs using
the
INPUT SELECTOR
VIDEO/GAME 2
S-VIDEO
), stereo analog audio
) and an optical digital audio input
MULTI – ROOM &
VIDEO
SIGNAL
SELECT
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
SBch
SELECT
PROCESSING
(remote) or
STEREO
RETURN
TUNER
EDIT
BAND
SOURCE/REC SEL
CONTROL ON/OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO LRAUDIO
VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT
DIGITAL OUT
INPUT SELECT
dial (front panel) to select
.
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OUT
PLAY
IN
REC
RL
AUDIO IN/OUT
Tape deck, etc.
1Connect the analog audio outputs of the source
component to one of the AUDIO inputs.
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable.
• If you’re connecting a tape deck, MD recorder, etc.,
connect the analog audio outputs (
OUT
) to the
analog audio inputs on the recorder.
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 6
Switching the speaker impedance
to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8
Ω
to 16 Ω (please see
on page 69 if you plan
Ω
).
03
Subwoofer
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
VSX-AX4ASi
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
ROOM3
(
ZONE3
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
IN
IN
(
SAT
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGNABLE
IN
(
DVD/
LD
IN
(CD)
FRONT
Front
right
CENTER
TWO VOLTAGE
SELECTORS
220 V230-
110 V
120 -1 27 V
SURROUND
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.
AC IN
240 V
110 V
120-127 V
SURROUND BACK /
SPEAKERS
(
Single
SELECTABLE
220 V
230-240 V
B
)
Front
left
IR
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
IN1
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
12 V TRIGGER
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
ZONE2
1
Y
B
P
PR
2
Y
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
2
)
Y
B
P
PR
3
Y
B
P
PR
31
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
1
IN
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
S - VIDEO
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
DVD/
LD
1
IN
IN
TV
IN
2
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
SAT
(TV)
IN
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
VCR 1
IN
OUT
VCR 2
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
S400
)
(
)
AUDIO
S400
HDMI
IN1
1
)
ROOM2
2
(
IN2
)
IN
3
)
IN3
4
)
1
4
1
21
IN4
IN
)
2
OUT
DIGITAL
Center
AUDIOPRE OUT
ANTENNA
PHONO
AM LOOP
IN
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR FL
SUB W.
SUR-
DVR/
ROUND
R
DVR/
R
SURROUND
OUT
R L
CONTROL
AUDIO
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB W.
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
)
Single
LAR
L
iPod
IN
CENTER
L
L
RL R LRL
RS-232C
IN
Surround
left
Surround
back left
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.
Surround
right
Surround
back right
Caution
• 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.
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Connecting your equipment
Bare wire connections
Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is
properly prepared with about 10 mm of insulator stripped
from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted
together (
fig. A
).
To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns
until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire
(
fig. B
). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal
until the wire is firmly clamped (
fig. C
).
fig. Afig. Bfig. C
10 mm
Important
• 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.
•
Other connections
on page 48 provides greater detail
on alternate speaker setups, such as using speaker
system B (page 55), bi-amping (page 55) and biwiring (page 56).
• If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the
THX INPUT
has one) or switch the filter position to
jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer
THX
on your
subwoofer.
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.
• 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.
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend
using 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 you're using a center speaker, place the front
speakers at a wider angle. If not, place 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
titled 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.
• 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.
• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install
your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers
are installed securely to prevent accidents and
improve sound quality.
Front
left
Surround
left
Surround backSurround back
Center
Listening position
leftright
Single surround back speaker
Subwoofer
Front
right
Surround
right
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
The diagrams below show suggested surround and
surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (
A
) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or
none) connected. The second (
with two surround back speakers connected.
90~120
SL
fig. B
) shows orientation
SL
SR
SR
fig.
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
reception
Using an external antenna to improve FM
below.
03
SL
SB
fig. A
SR
SBL
SBL
SBR
SBR
fig. B
• If you have two surround back speakers THX
recommends placing them together and the same
distance from your listening position (see below).
THX speaker system setup
If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the
diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the
surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating
speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the
listener.
0~60
L
SL
Surround
• If you have two surround back speakers THX
recommends placing them together and the same
distance from your listening position for the following
THX modes:
MUSICMODE
See also
THX Select2 CINEMA, THX
and
THX Audio Setting
settings that will give you the best sound experience
when using the Home THX modes (on page 29).
CR
SR
Surround
SBL SBR
Surround back
THX GAMES MODE
on page 47 to make the
.
VSX-AX4ASi
MULTI-ROOM
IR
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
ROOM3
(
ZONE3
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
IN
IN
(
SAT
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGNABLE
IN
(
DVD/
LD
IN
(CD)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
IN1
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
12 V TRIGGER
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ROOM2
(
)
ZONE2
1
IN
Y
B
P
PR
2
IN
Y
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
2
1
IN
)
2
IN
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
Y
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
B
P
PR
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
31
VIDEO
S400
)
(
)
AUDIO
S400
HDMI
IN1
1
)
2
IN2
)
3
)
IN3
4
)
41
1
21
IN4
)
2
OUT
DIGITAL
AM LOOP
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
R L
AUDIO
ANTENNA
)
AUDIOPRE OUT
PHONO
IN
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR FL
CENTER
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
OUT
CONTROL
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB W.
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
)
Single
LAR
L
iPod
SPEAKERS
IN
L
L
RS-232C
IN
FRONT
RL
CENT
AM loop antenna
1Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.
fig. Afig. Bfig. 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.
2Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna
wires.
3Press the
AM LOOP
and insert one wire into each terminal.
4Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.
5Place 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.
antenna terminal tabs to open
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03
m
Connecting your equipment
Important
• 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
75
Ω
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.
Using an external antenna to improve FM
reception
Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna
using a coaxial 75
Antenna
Ω
cable.
ANTENNA
adapter
Attaching the antenna adapter
Use the antenna adaptor to terminate the coaxial cable
used with an external FM antenna.
1 Cut and strip the coaxial cable to the
specification shown in the diagram.
Wire meshPull backWire
10 to 20 m
59
2 Open the adaptor body by pulling apart the tabs
on either side.
3 Insert the cable as shown, then use a pair of
pliers to wrap the end of the wire around the
binding post. Snip off the excess wire.
4 Use pliers to secure the cable by pinching the
clamps together, as shown.
5 Push the body cover back on.
Using an external antenna to improve AM
reception
To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of
vinyl-coated wire to the
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
outdoors.
AM LOOP
terminals without
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Tabs
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
5 m to 6 m
AM LOOP
Connecting your equipment
Plugging in the
After you’ve finished making all connections, plug the
receiver into an AC outlet. 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 (see
below).
AC power cord and converter plug use
RegionPlug type
For European type region
Caution
Do not use this power cord
set in Singapore and
Malaysia.
For regions with two pin flatbladed plug
Caution
Do not use this power cord
set in Taiwan.
For Taiwan exclusively
Caution
For use in Taiwan only. In
other areas, please do not
use.
receiver
European two-pin plug
European two-pin plug with two-pin
flat-bladed converter plug
Taiwanese two-pin flat-bladed plug
03
1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN
socket on the back of the receiver.
2Plug the other end into a power outlet.
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,
ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent
service company for a replacement.
• Do not use any power cord other than the one
supplied with this unit.
• 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, e.g., when on vacation.
• Make sure the blue
STANDBY/ON
light has gone
out before unplugging.
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Controls and displays
Chapter 4:
Controls and displays
Front panel
Illustration shows the VSX-AX4ASi front panel
16824597101112
SELECTOR
13
INPUT
STANDBY/ON
CONTROL
3
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-AX4ASi
PHASE
CONTROL
PHASE
MCACC
AUTO SURR/
POSITION
STREAM DIRECT
15
14
SPEAKERS
PHONES
(TUNE +)
AV
PARAMETER
(ST –)(ST +)
ENTER
SETUP
(TUNE –)
RETURN
DIGITAL PRECISION
PROCESSING
161719
TUNER
EDIT
182122
MULTI –ROOM &
BAND
SOURCE/REC SEL
CONTROL ON/OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
20
SIGNAL
SELECT
SBch
PROCESSING
VIDEO
SELECT
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEOLRAUDIO
HOME
STEREO
STANDARD
SURROUND
ADVANCED
SURROUND
MASTER
VOLUME
THX
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1
INPUT SELECTOR
24
dial
252728
Use to select an input source.
2
STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power
indicator lights when the receiver is on.
3
PHASE CONTROL – Press to switch on/off phase
correction (page 9).
MCACC POSITION
– Press to switch between
MCACC presets (page 30).
AUTO SURR
/
STREAM DIRECT
– Press to select
Auto Surround (page 28) or Stream Direct (page 30)
listening.
4
PHASE CONTROL
indicator
Lights when Phase Control is switched on (page 9).
26
5Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (see
Operating range of remote control unit
on page 23).
6HDMI indicator
Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component;
lights when the component is connected (page 50).
7Digital Precision Processing indicator
Lights to indicate digital processing (for example, it
disappears when Pure Direct (page 30) is on, or when
listening through the multichannel analog inputs).
8Character display
See
Display
on page 24.
Controls and displays
04
9MCACC indicator
Lights when one of the MCACC presets (page 30) is
selected.
10 i.LINK indicator
(VSX-AX4ASi only)
Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is
selected (page 51).
DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER indicator
(VSX-AX2AS only)
Lights when Resolution is set to a setting other than
PURE
(for example, when the video input signal is
upscaled)
(page 66).
11 Listening mode buttons
HOME THX
– Press to select a Home THX listening
mode (page 29).
STANDARD SURROUND
decoding and to switch between the various
– Press for Standard
2
Pro
Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28).
ADVANCED SURROUND
– Use to switch between
the various surround modes (page 29).
12
MASTER VOLUME
dial
13 Front panel controls
To access the front panel controls, push gently on the
lower third portion of the panel with your finger.
S
T
A
N
D
B
Y
/
O
N
20 SIGNAL SELECT
Use to select an input signal (page 31).
21
SBch PROCESSING
Selects the surround back channel mode (page 31) or
virtual surround back mode (page 31).
22 STEREO
Switches to stereo playback (page 30).
23
PHONES
jack
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
24
SETUP
Press to access the System Setup menu (see page 35).
25
(TUNE/ST +/–) /
ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround
sound system (see page 35). Use the
to find radio frequencies and use
TUNE +/–
ST +/–
buttons
to find preset
stations (page 33).
26
RETURN
Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.
27 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
Use to connect the supplied microphone.
28
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
See
Connecting a component to the front panel inputs
on
page 16.
14
SPEAKERS
Use to change the speaker system (page 55).
15
AV PARAMETER
Use to access the AV options (page 66).
16
TUNER EDIT
Use with
/
to memorize and name stations for recall
(page 33).
17 BAND
Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 33).
18 MULTI ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL controls
If you’ve made multi-room connections (see
listening
sub room from the main room (see
controls
You will also need to use the
recording a source (see
recording
on page 57) use these controls to control the
Using the multi-room
on page 58).
REC SEL
Making an audio or a video
on page 67).
Multi-room
controls when
19 VIDEO SELECT
Press repeatedly to select the video source (page 68).
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.
S
T
A
N
D
B
Y
/
O
N
A
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D
IO
30
30
7m
/
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Controls and displays
Display
1
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
AUTO
HDMI
DIGITAL
ANALOG
STREAM
PRO LOGIC
2
ADV.SURROUND
THX
STEREO
AB
SP
indicators
21387691011
2
SBR
DIGITAL
WMA9 Pro
DSD PCM
CD
CD-R
LCR
SLS SR
SBL SB
LFE
DIRECT
N
eo
STANDARD
SLEEP
14
: 6
DTS
96/24
TUNER
PHONO
5
4
VIDEO
MULTI-ROOM
OVER ATT
MULTI IN
Light to indicate the currently selected input signal.
AUTO
lights when the receiver is set to select the input
signal automatically (page 31).
2Program format indicators
These change according to which channels are active in
digital sources.
L
– Left front channel
C
– Center channel
R
– Right front channel
SL
– Left surround channel
S
– Surround channel (mono)
SR
– Right surround channel
SBL
– Left surround back channel
SB
– Surround back channel (mono)
SBR
– Right surround back channel
LFE
– Low frequency effects channel (the
an LFE signal is being input)
((( )))
indicators light when
3Digital format indicators
Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format
is detected (
DSDPCM
lights during DSD (Digital
Stream Direct) to PCM conversion with SACDs (VSXAX4ASi only)).
4
OVER
/
ATT
lights to indicate that the level of an analog source
OVER
is too high.
ANALOG ATT
(
5
ATT
lights when you use the attenuator
) to reduce it.
MULTI-ROOM
Lights when the multi-room feature is active (page 57).
6
VIDEO CONV.
Lights when digital video conversion is switched on (see
Setting the AV options
on page 66).
7V.SB
Lights during Virtual surround back processing
(page 31)
8Sound processing indicators
Light according to the active AV parameter(s) (page 66).
CONV. V.SB DNR
DIALOGUE LOUDNESS
Hi-bit/sampling
iPod
9
MIDNIGHT TUNED
DVDTVSAT
DVR
171312151816
TUNER
indicators
TUNED
– Lights when a broadcast is being received.
STEREO
STEREO
TONE
MONO
VIDEO
[
1
HDMI
]
]
[
]
3
2
USB
[
4
dB
][
SR+
– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is
being received in auto stereo mode.
MONO
– Lights when the mono mode is set using
MPX
the
button.
10 Master volume level
Shows the overall volume level.
minimum level, and
+12dB
–80dB
indicates the
indicates the maximum level.
11 Input source indicators
Light to indicate the input source you have selected.
12
STREAM DIRECT
Lights when Direct / Pure Direct is selected (page 30).
13 Speaker indicators
Indicate the current speaker system, A and/or
14 Listening mode indicators
THX
– Lights when a Home THX mode is selected.
ADV. SURROUND
– Lights when an Advanced
Surround mode has been selected.
STEREO
on (see
STANDARD
mode is switched on (see
sound
15
SLEEP
– Lights when stereo listening is switched
Listening in stereo
on page 30).
– Lights when a Standard Surround
Listening in surround
on page 28).
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 69).
16 Matrix decoding format indicators
2
PRO LOGIC IIx –
This lights to indicate 2Pro
Logic II / 2Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 28).
Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is
on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 28).
.
17 Character display
Displays various system information.
18
SR+
Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 61).
B
(page 55)
.
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Controls and displays
Remote control
TVVIDEO 2
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
MULTI IN
TUNER
VIDEO
DIMMER
TUNE
ENTER
TUNE
TV CH
REC
REC STOP
HDD
CH
PHOTO
SBch
STANDARD
MCACC S.DIRECT
SEL
SYSTEM OFF
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
CLASS
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
VOL
MUTE
JUKE BOX
DVD
CH
STEREO
ADV. SURR
SHIFT
ANALOG
ATT
S.RETRIEVER
DISC
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
for
INPUT
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
1
SELECT
2
CD
DVDSAT
DVR2
DVR1
CD-R
i Pod
SLEEP
+
SR
3
4
D.ACCESS
+
10
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
STST
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV VOL
SELECT
A
MPX
EON
BCDE
AUDIO SUBTITLE
DISP
SIGNAL SEL
STATUS
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
PHASE
RECEIVER
The remote has been conveniently color-coded according
to component control using the following system (press
the corresponding input source button to access):
•
Green
– Receiver controls (see below)
Red
– DVD controls (page 75)
•
•
Blue
– Tuner controls (page 33)
Yellow
•
•
– iPod controls (page 48)
White
– Other controls (page 75)
1RECEIVER
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
2
INPUT SELECT
Use to select the input source (use
SELECT
).
3Input source buttons
Press to select control of other components (see
Controlling the rest of your system
on page 71).
4Number buttons and other receiver/component
controls
Use the number buttons to directly select a radio
frequency (page 33) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.
DISC (ENTER)
can be used to enter commands for TV or
DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.
Press
RECEIVER
SLEEP
first to access:
– Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and
select the amount of time before sleep (page 69).
VIDEO SEL
– Press repeatedly to select the video
source (page 68).
ANALOG ATT
– Attenuates (lowers) the level of an
analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 68).
SR+
– Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 61).
DIMMER
S. RETRIEVER
– Dims or brightens the display (page 69).
– Press to restore CD quality sound to
compressed audio sources (page 32).
Press
TUNER
first to access:
D.ACCESS
– After pressing, you can access a radio
station directly using the number buttons (page 33).
CLASS
– Switches between the three banks (classes)
of radio station presets (page 33).
5Tuner/component control buttons/
SETUP
These button controls can be accessed after you have
selected the corresponding input source button (
DVR1
,
SAT
are explained from page 33. Press
etc.). The
BAND
and
T.EDIT
RECEIVER
tuner controls
DVD,
first to
access the following controls:
AV PARAMETER
– Use to access the AV options
(page 66).
SETUP
– Use to access the System Setup menu
(page 35).
CH LEVEL
then use
RETURN
– Press repeatedly to select a channel,
/
to adjust the level (page 46).
– 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).
6
(TUNE/ST) /
ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround
sound system (see page 35) and the AV options
(page 66). Also used to control DVD menus/options and
for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the
/
buttons to find radio frequencies and use
ST
TUNE
/
to find preset stations (page 33).
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7TV CONTROL buttons
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to
the
TV CONT
up to this system assign it to the
button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the
CONT
TV – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.
TV VOL +/–
INPUT SELECT
TV CH +/–
8Component control buttons
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a
component after you have selected it using the input
source buttons.
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after
you have selected the corresponding input source button
(for example
controls can be accessed when listening to the built-in
tuner:
MPX
of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching
to mono will improve the sound quality (page 33).
DISP
radio frequencies (page 34).
9
STATUS
Press to check selected receiver settings (page 69).
10
MULTIOPE
Use this button to perform multi operations (page 73).
11
SHIFT
Press to access the controls outlined in white boxes (for
example,
selected input source in the remote control LCD.
12
SOURCE
Press to turn on/off other components connected to the
receiver (see page 71 for more on this).
13 Character display (LCD)
This display shows information when transmitting
control signals.
The following commands are shown when you’re setting
the remote to control other components (see
the rest of your system
SETUP
choose the options below.
PRESET
page 71.
LEARNING
remote controls
MULTI OP
page 73.
SYS OFF
page 73.
button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook
TV CONT
button (see page 71 for more on this).
– Use to adjust the volume on your TV.
– Use to select the TV input signal.
– Use to select channels.
DVD, DVR1, TV
– Switches between stereo and mono reception
– Switches between named station presets and
INPUT SELECT
– Indicates the setup mode, from which you
– See
Selecting preset codes directly
–
See
on page 71.
– See
– See
Multi Operation and System Off
or
SAT
), or to display the currently
on page 71):
Programming signals from other
Multi Operation and System Off
input source
). The following
Controlling
on
TV
on
on
DIRECT F
RENAME
page 73.
ERASE
settings
RESET
page 72.
READ ID
14 RECEIVER
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to
select the green commands above the number buttons
(
ANALOG ATT
surround sound (page 7, page 35). With
selects the multi-room control (page 57), shown in the
display as
15 VOL +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
16 MUTE
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been
muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
17 Receiver controls
SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 31).
SBch – Use to select the surround/virtual back
channel mode (page 31).
STEREO – Switches between direct and stereo
playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls
and any other signal processing for the most
accurate reproduction of a source (page 30).
THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode
(page 29).
STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to
switch between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6
options (page 28).
ADV.SURR – Use to switch between the various
surround modes (page 29).
18
PHASE – Press to switch on/off phase correction
(page 9).
MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets
(page 30).
S.DIRECT – Press to select Auto Surround (page 28)
or Stream Direct (page 30) listening.
– See
Direct function
– See
Renaming input source names
– See
Erasing one of the remote control button
on page 72.
– See
Resetting the remote control presets
– See
Confirming preset codes
, etc). Also use this button to set up
RCV/RM2, RCV/RM3
on page 73.
SHIFT
.
on
on
on page 72.
, this
Controls and displays
Sub remote control unit
VSX-AX4ASi only
The second remote control supplied with this receiver is
for use with the multi-room listening feature, as
explained on page 57. Note that you must connect a
separate IR receiver as explained in
receiver
on page 59 for remote control in your sub
room(s).
RECEIVER
DVD
DVR1 DVR2
VIDEO
2
MULTI IN
iPod
TOP MENU
ST
PTY
SEARCH
HDMI
TV
CD
PHONO
TUNER
ENTER
TUNE
DISP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
MUTEVOLUME
8
RECEIVER
i.LINK
VIDEO
CD-R
CLASS
PHOTO
MAIN
SAT
ROOM2
1
ROOM3
USB
T.EDITTUNE
ST
RETURN
BAND
Connecting an IR
9
10
11
12
13
6
DISP
Switches between named station presets and radio
frequencies (page 34).
7Component control buttons
These are used to control a component after you have
selected it using the input source buttons.
8MUTE
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been
muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
9Multi-room select
Selects the room you want to control using this remote.
10
T.EDIT
Use with
recall
/
(page 33).
to memorize and name stations for
Selects the repeat mode of an iPod (page 48).
11 RETURN
Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.
BAND
Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 33).
12
CLASS
Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio
station presets (page 33).
PHOTO
Press to view iPod photos and video content
(page 49)
13 VOLUME +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
04
.
1RECEIVER
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
2Input source buttons
Press to select control of other components (see
Controlling the rest of your system
3
TOP MENU
on page 71).
Displays the top menu of an iPod.
4
(TUNE/ST) /
ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround
sound system (see page 35) and the AV options
(page 66). Also used to control iPod menus. Use the
TUNE
/
buttons to find radio frequencies and use
ST
/
to find preset stations (page 33).
5
Selects the shuffle mode of an iPod (page 48).
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Listening to your system
Chapter 5:
Listening to your system
Important
• The listening modes and many features described in
this section may not be available depending on the
current source, settings and status of the receiver.
Listening modes with different input signal
See
on page 86 for more on this.
formats
Auto playback
There are many ways to listen back to sources using this
receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option
is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically
detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects
multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.
STANDARD
THX
PHASE
RECEIVER
ADV. SURR
MCACC S.DIRECT
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
•While listening to a source, press
SURR
/
STREAM DIRECT
AUTO SURROUND
)2 for auto playback of a source.
shows briefly in the display before
1
S.DIRECT (AUTO
showing the decoding or playback format. Check the
digital format indicators in the front panel display to see
how the source is being processed.
Listening in surround sound
Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround
sound. However, the options available will depend on your
speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.
If you connected surround back speakers, see also
surround back channel processing
on page 31.
Standard surround sound
The following modes provide basic surround sound for
stereo and multichannel sources.
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
PHASE
THX
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
MCACC S.DIRECT
3
Using
•While listening to a source, press
(
STANDARD SURROUND
).
STANDARD
If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.
• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround
encoded, the proper decoding format will
automatically be selected and shows in the display.
With two channel sources
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
•
, you can select from:
– Up to 7.1 channel sound,
especially suited to movie sources
•
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
especially suited to music sources
•2 Pro Logic IIx GAME
– Up to 7.1 channel sound,
5
– Up to 7.1 channel sound,
especially suited to video games
•
2
PRO LOGIC
– 4.1 channel surround sound (sound
from the surround speakers is mono)
•
Neo:6 CINEMA
– 6.1 channel sound, especially
suited to movie sources
•
Neo:6 MUSIC
to music sources
– 6.1 channel sound, especially suited
6
With multichannel sources, if you have connected
surround back speaker(s) and have selected
SBch ON
, you
can select (according to format):
•
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
– See above (only available
when you’re using two surround back speakers)
•
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
Dolby Digital EX
•
– See above
– Creates surround back channel
sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure
decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital
Surround EX)
•
DTS-ES
– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback
with DTS-ES encoded sources
•
DTS Neo:6
– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback
with DTS encoded sources
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RECEIVER
Note
1• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using
for more on these decoding formats).
• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs.
2 For more options using this button, see
3 In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers.
4 If surround back channel processing (page 31) is switched
back speaker setting
5 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension,
and Panorama. See Setting the AV options on page 66 to adjust them.
6 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see Setting the AV options on page 66).
on page 37 is set to anything but
Using Stream Direct
Normal (SB)
Neo:6 CINEMA
on page 30.
OFF
, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the
), 2
Pro Logic IIx
or 2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
becomes 2
(see
Listening in surround sound
Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound).
above
Surround
Listening to your system
05
Using the Home THX modes
THX and Home THX are technical standards created by
THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX
is designed to make home theater audio sound more like
what you hear in a cinema.
Different THX options will be available depending on the
source and the setting for surround back channel
processing (see
on page 31 for more on this).
•Press
With two channel sources
repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for the
THX CINEMA
above for an explanation of each process):
•
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
•2
PRO LOGIC+THX
•
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
•
THX GAMES MODE
With multichannel sources
repeatedly to select from:
•
THX CINEMA
your home theatre system using all the speakers in
your setup
•
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
movie sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback with 5.1 channel sources
•
THX Surround EX
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
•
THX Select2 CINEMA
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
•
THX MUSICMODE
playback with 5.1 channel sources
•
THX GAMES MODE
playback from the output of a video game console
Using surround back channel processing
SIGNAL SEL
STATUS
SBch
STEREO
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
THX (HOME THX
mode (see
) to select a listening mode.
, press
THX (HOME THX)
Listening in surround sound
, press
THX (HOME THX)
– Gives you cinema-quality sound from
– Especially suited to
– Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1
– Allows you to hear 7.1
– Allows you to hear 7.1 channel
– Allows you to hear 7.1 channel
Using the Advanced surround effects
The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety
of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced
Surround modes are designed to be used with film
soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music
sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks
to see which you like.
SIGNAL SEL
STATUS
SBch
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
•Press
ADV.SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND
repeatedly to select a listening mode.
1
•
ACTION
– Designed for action movies with dynamic
soundtracks
•
SCI-FI
– Designed for science fiction with lots of
special effects
•
DRAMA
•
MUSICAL
– Designed for movies with lots of dialog
– Creates a concert hall-type sound for
musicals
•
MONOFILM
– Creates surround sound from mono
soundtracks
•
7-D THEATER
CLASSICAL
•
•
CHAMBER
•
JAZZ
– Creates the sound of a small jazz club
ROCK
•
•
DANCE
7ch STEREO
•
– Creates an extra wide stereo field
– Gives a large concert hall-type sound
– Creates a space with alot of reverb
– Creates a live concert sound for rock music
– Designed for music with lots of bass
– Allows you to hear stereo sources
from all the speakers in your setup
•
ADV. VIR. SURR.
– A virtual surround effect using
just the subwoofer and/or the front speakers
•
PhonesSurround
– When listening through
headphones, you can still get the effect of overall
surround
Tip
• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is
selected (except
ADV. VIR. SURR.
can be adjusted using the
Setting the AV options
STEREO
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
EFFECT
on page 66.
2
), the effect level
parameter in
)
Note
1• If you only have one surround back speaker connected, 2
MODE are not available.
• You can’t use the THX modes when headphones are connected.
2• Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on
this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 31.
• If you press ADV. SURR when the headphones are connected, the PhonesSurround mode will automatically be selected.
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE
and
THX GAMES
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Listening to your system
Listening in stereo
When you select
through just the front left and right speakers (and
possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker
settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources
are downmixed to stereo.
•While listening to a source, press
playback.
STEREO
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
, you will hear the source
SIGNAL SEL
SBch
STEREO
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
STEREO
for stereo
Using Stream Direct
Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the
truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary
signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the
pure analog or digital sound source (see
with different input signal formats
SIGNAL SEL
STATUS
SBch
STEREO
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
Stream direct
on page 88).
Selecting MCACC presets
• Default setting:
If you have calibrated your system for different listening
positions
2
, you can switch between settings to suit the
kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting
(for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a
video game close to the TV).
•While listening to a source, press
POSITION
).
Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets3
or to switch calibration off. See
page 43 to check and manage your current settings.
MEMORY 1
SIGNAL SEL
STATUS
SBch
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
STEREO
ADV. SURR
MCACC (MCACC
Data Management
on
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1 While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT
(
AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT) to select the mode
you want.
Check the digital format indicators in the front panel
display to see how the source is being processed.
•
AUTO SURROUND
•
DIRECT
– Sources are heard according to the
– See
Auto playback
on page 28.
settings made in the Surround Setup (speaker
setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic
calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with dual
mono, the input attenuator, and any sound delay and
hi-bit/hi-sampling settings. You will hear sources
according to the number of channels in the signal.
•
PURE DIRECT
without any digital processing.
– Analog and PCM sources are heard
1
No sound is output
from the Second Zone in this mode.
Note
1 There are cases where a brief noise is heard before playback of sources other than PCM. Please select
2 Different presets might also have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on how you’re using your system. These presets can be set in
have already completed.
3 You can’t use these settings when
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
MULTI CH IN
is switched on, and they has no effect when headphones are connected.
on page 7 or
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
AUTO SURROUND
on page 35, either of which you should
or
DIRECT
if this is a problem.
Listening to your system
Choosing the input signal
You need to hook up a component to both analog and
digital inputs on the receiver to select between input
1
signals.
STATUS
SBch
STEREO
SIGNAL SEL
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
The table below indicates when you will hear the
surround back channel when playing various kinds of
sources. (
=Sound plays through surround back
speaker(s))
SIGNAL SEL
STATUS
SBch
STEREO
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
05
RECEIVER
•Press
SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT
) to select the
input signal corresponding to the source component.
Each press cycles through the options as follows:
•
AUTO
– This is the default setting. The receiver
selects the first available signal in the following
order: ;
•
ANALOG
DIGITAL
•
HDMI
•
HDMI; DIGITAL; ANALOG
– Selects an analog signal.
– Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.
– Selects an HDMI signal.
.
2
• – Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-AX4ASi only).
•
PCM
– Only PCM signals are output.3 The receiver
selects the first available signal in the following
order: ;
When set to
HDMI; DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Dolby Digital decoding,
and
WMA9 Pro
lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9
.
or
AUTO, 2 DIGITAL
DTS
lights with DTS decoding,
lights with
Pro signal.
•Press
SBch
(SBch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle
the surround back channel options.
Each press cycles through the options as follows:
SBch ON
•
– 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always used (for
example, a surround back channel will be generated
for 5.1 encoded material)
•
SBch AUTO
– Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example,
Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)
•
SBch OFF
– Maximum 5.1 playback
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode
When you’re not using surround back speakers,
selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround
back channel through your surround speakers. You can
choose to listen to sources with no surround back
channel information, or if the material sounds better in
the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally
encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this effect
to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.
The table indicates when you will hear the virtual
Using surround back channel processing
• Default setting:
You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby
Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use
6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded
material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back
channel will be generated, but the material may sound
better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally
encoded (in which case, you can simply switch surround
SBch ON
channel is active)
•Press
the virtual surround back channel options.
Each press cycles through the options as follows:
•
VirtualSB ON
(for example, on 5.1 encoded material)
•
VirtualSB AUTO
automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for
example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)
surround back channel. (
SBch
(SBch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle
=Virtual surround back
– Virtual Surround Back is always used
– Virtual Surround Back is
back channel processing off).
Note
1• This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. With
other digital signal formats, set to
• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connec-
tions (page 15) and set the signal input to
• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.
• Even when i.LINK is selected and the i.LINK indicator lights, you won’t hear any sound if the output settings of your i.LINK device are off.
• The input signal for unassigned i.LINK-equipped components is fixed to . See
2 When the
3• This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before
4• You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones, or with the
page 45.
HDMI
option in
• When
PCM
is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.
• You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the
• The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied to sources that do not have surround channel information.
ANALOG
(the
DIGITAL
Setting the AV options
MULTI CH IN, TUNER, PHONO
.
on page 66 is set to
AUTO
THROUGH
recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.
and
iPod
input functions are all fixed to
Checking the i.LINK inputs
, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.
THX, STEREO
or Stream Direct modes.
Surr Back
on page 52.
setting is set to NO in the
ANALOG
).
Speaker Setting
on
4
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05
Listening to your system
•
VirtualSB OFF
switched off
Type of source
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded
multichannel sources with 6.1ch surround
Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro encoded, DVDAudio and SACD
Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM/WMA9 Pro encoded,
DVD-Audio and SACD
Analog 2-channel (stereo) sources
a. VSX-AX4ASi only.
b. Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.
c. Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.
– Virtual Surround Back mode is
Processing /
Virtual SB
mode
AUTO
a
multichannel sources
a
stereo sources
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
SBch
ON
ON
ON
ON
Standard / THX
Multichannel
sources
2 Pro Logic II x2
Stereo sources
Pro Logic
Neo:6
c
c
b
b
c
Advanced
surround
Using the Sound Retriever
When audio data is removed during the WMA/MP3/
MPEG-4 AAC compression process, sound quality often
suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound
Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that
helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2channel audio by restoring sound pressure and
smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
DVR1 i Pod
SLEEP
SR
•Press
RECEIVER
then press
RETRIEVER) to switch the sound retriever on or off.
ROOM2/3
TUNER
RECEIVER
ANALOG
VIDEO
SEL
DIMMER
ATT
S.RETRIEVER
+
S. RETRIEVER (SOUND
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Using the tuner
Chapter 6:
Using the tuner
Listening to the radio
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and
AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the
frequency of the station you want, see
station
below. Once you are tuned to a station you can
memorize the frequency for recall later—see
station presets
RECEIVERSOURCE
CD
DVD SAT
DVR2
DVR1 i Pod
on page 33 for more on how to do this.
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
TV VIDEO 2
CD-R
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
MULTI IN
ROOM2/3
TUNER
RECEIVER
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV VOL
+
10
TUNE
STST
ENTER
TUNE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
SELECT
Tuning directly to a
MPX
DISC
AUDIO SUBTITLE
DISP
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
BAND
CLASS
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
VOL
T.EDIT
RETURN
Saving
REC STOP
JUKE BOX
EON
BCDE
HDD
DVD
CH
CH
PHOTO
SBch
STEREO
SIGNAL SEL
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
Tuning directly to a station
Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the
station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply
enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on
the remote control.
1Press the
2Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or
AM), if necessary.
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.
3Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).
4Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of
the radio station.
For example, to tune to
If you make a mistake halfway through, press
twice to cancel the frequency and start over.
TUNER
button to select the tuner.
106.00
(FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.
D.ACCESS
06
1Press the
TUNER
button to select the tuner.
2Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or
AM), if necessary.
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.
3Tune to a station.
There are three ways to do this:
Automatic tuning
To search for stations in the currently selected band,
press and hold
TUNE
/
for about a second. The
receiver will start searching for the next station,
stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for
other stations.
Manual tuning
To change the frequency one step at a time, press
TUNE
/
.
High speed tuning
Press and hold
TUNE
/
for high speed tuning.
Release the button at the frequency you want.
Improving FM stereo sound
If the
TUNED
or
tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press
STEREO
the
MPX
button to switch the receiver into mono
reception mode. This should improve the sound quality
and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.
indicators don't light when
Saving station presets
If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's
convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for
easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station.
This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This
receiver can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three
banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When
saving an FM frequency, the
also stored.
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
TUNER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
DVR1 i Pod
1Tune to a station you want to memorize.
See
Listening to the radio
2Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).
The display shows
STATION MEMORY
memory class.
3Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then
press ST
/
to select the station preset you want.
You can also use the number buttons to select a station
preset.
4Press
After pressing
ENTER
.
ENTER
blinking and the receiver stores the station.
MPX
setting (see page 33) is
REC STOP
JUKE BOX
EON
BCDE
HDD
DVD
CH
CH
PHOTO
SBch
STEREO
SIGNAL SEL
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV VOL
+
10
TUNE
STST
ENTER
TUNE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
SELECT
BAND
CLASS
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
VOL
T.EDIT
RETURN
MPX
AUDIO SUBTITLE
DISC
DISP
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
on page 33 for more on this.
, then a blinking
, the preset class and number stop
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Using the tuner
Naming station presets
For easier identification, you can name your station
presets.
1Choose the station preset you want to name.
See
Listening to station presets
2Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).
The display shows
cursor at the first character position.
3Input the name you want.
Choose from the following characters for a name up to
four characters long.
• To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and
input four spaces instead of a name.
• Once you have named a station preset, you can press
DISP
when listening to a station to switch the display
between name and frequency.
Listening to station presets
You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See
Saving station presets
already.
1Press
2Press CLASS to select the class in which the station
is stored.
Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.
3Press ST
TUNER
/
• You can also use the number buttons on the remote
control to recall the station preset.
above if you haven’t done this
to select the tuner.
to select the station preset you want.
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The System Setup menu
Chapter 7:
The System Setup menu
07
Making receiver settings from the
System Setup menu
The following section shows you how to make detailed
settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for
example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in
separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune
individual speaker system settings to your liking.
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
CD
DVD SAT
DVR2
DVR1 i Pod
SELECT
TV VIDEO 2
CD-R
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
MULTI IN
ROOM2/3
TUNER
RECEIVER
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV VOL
+
STST
1Switch on the receiver and your TV.
Use the RECEIVER
button to switch on.
• If headphones are connected to the receiver,
disconnect them.
2Press
the
SETUP
RECEIVER
button.
on the remote control, then press
2
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
///
buttons and
ENTER
to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press
confirm and exit the current menu.
• Press
SETUP
at any time to exit the System Setup
menu.
3Select the setting you want to adjust.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
: Exit
•
Auto MCACC
surround sound (MCACC)
– See
Automatically setting up for
on page 7 for a quick and
effective automatic surround setup. See
MCACC (Expert)
below for a more detailed setup.
10
TUNE
TUNE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
SELECT
ENTER
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
TV CH
VOL
1
RETURN
Automatic
to
Surr Back System
•
surround back speakers (see
setting
on page 37).
Manual MCACC
•
– Specify how you are using your
Surround back speaker
– Fine tune your speaker settings
and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see
Manual MCACC setup
•
Data Management
on page 38).
– Check your MCACC presets
and manage them through copying, renaming or
deleting (see
Manual SP Setup
•
Data Management
on page 43).
– Specify the size, number,
distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve
connected (see
•
Input Setup
digital and component video inputs (see
Setup menu
•
Other Setup
how you are using the receiver (see
menu
on page 64).
Manual speaker setup
on page 44).
– Specify what you’ve connected to the
The Input
on page 63).
– Make customized settings to reflect
The Other Setup
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
If your setup requires more detailed settings than those
provided in
(MCACC)
options below. You can calibrate your system differently
for up to six different MCACC presets
if you have different listening positions depending on the
type of source (for example, watching movies from a sofa,
or playing a video game close to the TV).
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any
• The screen saver will automatically appear after three
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are
Automatically setting up for surround sound
on page 7, you can customize your setup
3
, which are useful
4
Important
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.
existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.
minutes of inactivity.
Caution
output at high volume.
5
Note
1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu.
2• Note that when editing items in the
before pressing
• You can’t use the System Setup menu when the iPod input source is selected (in either the main or sub room).
3 These are stored in memory and referred to as
4 You may also want to have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on how you’re using your system.
5 Except in cases where you are only adjusting one parameter (i.e. channel level) from the
SETUP
.
Manual MCACC
MEMORY1–6
menu, you will need to first specify the MCACC preset you want to adjust by pressing
(or M1–6) until you rename them in
Data Management
Option
setup screen (step 3).
on page 43.
MCACC
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The System Setup menu
1Connect the microphone to the MCACC
SETUP MIC
jack on the front panel.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers
and the microphone.
SPEAKERS
PHONES
(TUNE +)
AV
PARAMETER
(ST –)(ST +)
ENTER
SETUP
(TUNE –)
BAND
TUNER
EDIT
MCACC
SETUP MIC
RETURN
SOURCE/REC SEL
CONTROL ON/OFF
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L RAUDIO
VIDEO
SELECT
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
SBch
SIGNAL
STEREO
PROCESSING
SELECT
MULTI – ROOM &
If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that
it’s about ear level at your normal listening position.
Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a
table or a chair.
2Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu
then press
3Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected,
MCACC preset
For a fully customized Auto MCACC setup, select
ENTER
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
2
then select OK.
.
: Exit
1.Auto MCACC
Surr Back System
[ Normal (SB) ]
Data Save to
[M1. MEMORY 1 ]
Setting Start? [OK]
[Option]
ENTER:Next :Cancel
1
select an
Option
and set the following parameters:
1.Auto MCACC Option
Auto Mode
[ ALL ]
Speaker settings
will be updated.
THX Speaker NO
If you are using THX
speakers, select YES.
( Next )
: Return to Auto MCACC
Auto Mode
•
1. Auto MCACC Option
( Back )
EQ Type : FRONT ALIGN
Data Save to
M2. MEMORY 2
EQ Type : OFF
Data Save to
[ – – . – – – ]
: Return to Auto MCACC
– The default is
1.Auto MCACC Option
Auto Mode
[ Aco Cal EQ Pro. ]
EQ Type
[ALL CH ADJUST]
Multi-Point NO
: Return to Auto MCACC
ALL
(recommended), but
you can limit the system calibration to only one
3
.
The available
,4
Speaker
,
YES
SMALL
if you
),
setting (to save time) if you want.
options are
Setting
Acoustic Cal EQ
•
THX Speaker (only available when the Auto Mode
above is
ALL, ALL (Keep SPsetting)
,
Channel Level, Speaker Distance
, and
Aco Cal EQ Pro.
ALL
or
Speaker Setting) – Select
are using THX speakers (set all speakers to
otherwise leave it set to
•
EQ Type (only available when the Auto Mode above is
Acoustic Cal EQ or
NO
Aco Cal EQ Pro.) – This
determines how the frequency balance is adjusted.
ALL CH ADJUST
(default) is a ‘flat’ setting where all
the speakers are set individually so no special
weighting is given to any one channel. Optionally,
FRONT ALIGN
sets all speakers in accordance with
5
the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied
to the front left and right channels), and
available when
ALL
is selected) allows you to save
OFF
(only
calibration settings (such as speaker distance and
channel level) with no EQ or standing wave
adjustment to your selected preset.
•
Multi-Point (only available when the Auto Mode
above is
Acoustic Cal EQ or
Aco Cal EQ Pro.) – In
addition to measurements at the listening position,
you can use two more reference points for which test
tones will be analyzed for standing waves. This is
useful if you want to get a balanced ‘flat’ calibration
for several seating positions in your listening area.
6
Place the microphone at the reference point
indicated on-screen and note
the last microphone
placement will be at your main listening position:
2nd reference
point
12
Main listening
3
position
3rd reference
point
When you’re finished settings the options, press
RETURN
to go back to the Auto MCACC main setup.
4Follow the instructions on-screen.
• Make sure the microphone is connected.
• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically
detected every time you switch on the system. Make
sure it is on and the volume is turned up.
• See
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup
on
page 9 for notes regarding high background noise
levels and other possible interference.
5Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting
test tones.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers
present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while
it’s doing this.
• Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This
may result in incorrect speaker settings.
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Note
1 If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through
ting
on page 37 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.
2 The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can
rename it later in
Aco Cal EQ Pro.
3 The
4 The
ALL (Keep SPsetting)
5 If you selected
6 Switch the
Data Management
measurement is also taken when
ALL
Multi-Point
option allows you to calibrate your system while leaving your current speaker setting (page 45) unchanged.
as your
Auto Mode
setting
OFF
on page 43).
setting, you can specify the MCACC preset where you want to save the
if you only use one listening position.
ALL
is selected. See
Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
on page 40 for more on this.
FRONT ALIGN
Surround back speaker set-
and/or
OFF
settings.
The System Setup menu
07
• With error messages (such as
Microphone Check
ambient noise (see
MCACC Setup
) select
Problems when using the Auto
on page 9) and verifying the mic
Ambient Noise
RETRY
after checking for
or
connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem,
you can simply select
OK
and continue.
6If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in
the OSD.
1
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the
actual speakers you have.
Front [ YES ]
Center [ YES ]
Surround [ YES ]
SB [ Yx2 ]
SUB W. [ YES ]
[ OK ]
ERR
:Cancel
) in the right side
column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t
correct), there may be a problem with the speaker
connection. If selecting
RETRY
doesn’t work, turn off the
power and check the speaker connections. If there
doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use
to select the speaker and
/
to change the setting
/
(and number for surround back) and continue.
7Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press
ENTER
.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
receiver outputs more test tones to determine the
optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.
1.Auto MCACC
Now Analyzing
Subwoofer Check
:Cancel
…
1.Auto MCACC
Now Analyzing… (6/9)
Surround Analyzing
Speaker System [ OK ]
Channel Level [ OK ]
Speaker Distance [ ]
:Cancel
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is
happening. It may take 2–6 minutes.
• If you selected a
Multi-Point
setup (in step 3), you
will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd and 3rd
reference points before finally placing it at your main
listening position.
8The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press
RETURN
to go back to the System Setup menu.
4a.MCACC Data Check
1.Speaker Setting
2.Channel Level
3.Speaker Distance
4.Standing Wave
5.Acoustic Cal EQ
ENTER:Next :Return
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give
you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is
also possible to adjust these settings manually using the
System Setup menu (starting on page 35).
2
You can also choose to view the settings by selecting
individual parameters from the
MCACC Data Check
screen:
•
Speaker Setting
– The size and number of speakers
you’ve connected (see page 45 for more on this)
•
Channel Level
– The overall balance of your speaker
system (see page 45 for more on this)
•
Speaker Distance
– The distance of your speakers
from the listening position (see page 46 for more on
3
this)
•
Standing Wave
– Filter settings to control lower
‘boomy’ frequencies (see page 39 for more on this)
•
Acoustic Cal EQ
– Adjustments to the frequency
balance of your speaker system based on the
acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 40
for more on this)
Press
ENTER
screen. When you’re finished, select
after you have finished checking each
RETURN
to go back
to the System Setup menu.
Surround back speaker setting
• Default setting:
There are several ways you can use the surround back
speaker channels with this system. In addition to a
normal home theater setup where they are used for the
surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping
the front speakers or as an independent speaker system
in another room.
Normal (SB)
Note
1 This screen is only shown if you selected
2• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size settings.
You can correct the setting manually using the
• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and
room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.
3 Since the distance measurements have been set according to the sound characteristics of your speakers, there are cases where (for optimal surround
sound) the actual distance may differ from the speaker distance setting.
ALL
or
Speaker Setting
Manual speaker setup
in
Auto Mode
on page 44.
from the Auto MCACC Option menu.
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The System Setup menu
1Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup
menu.
See
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
above if you’re not already at this screen.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
: Exit
2.Surround Back System
Surround Back System
Normal (SB)
:Return
2Select the surround back speaker setting.
•
Normal (SB)
– Select for normal home theater use
with surround back speakers in your main (speaker
system A) setup.
•
2nd Zone
– Select to use the (surround back) B
speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in
another room (see
Second Zone speaker B setup
on
page 55).
•
Front Bi-Amp
amping your front speakers (see
speakers
•
Multi Room & Source
– Select this setting if you’re bi-
Bi-amping your front
on page 55).
– Select to use the (surround
back) B speaker terminals for an independent system
in another room (see
Multi-room listening
on
page 57).
3When you’re finished, press
RETURN
.
You will return to the System Setup menu.
Manual MCACC setup
You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup
menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more
familiar with the system. Before making these settings,
you should have already completed
up for surround sound (MCACC)
You only need to make these settings once (unless you
change the placement of your current speaker system or
add new speakers).
Caution
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at
high volume.
Important
• You will need to first specify the MCACC preset you
want to adjust by pressing
SETUP
(step 2 in
System Setup menu
Making receiver settings from the
on page 35).
• For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect
the setup microphone to the front panel and place it
about ear level at your normal listening position. See
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
Automatically setting
on page 7.
MCACC
before pressing
on page 7 if you’re unsure how to do this. Also see
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup
page 9 for notes regarding high background noise
levels and other possible interference.
• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up
the volume to the middle position.
1Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup
menu.
See
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
on page 35 if you’re not already at this screen.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
: Exit
3.Manual MCACC
a.Fine Ch Level
b.Fine SP Distance
c.Standing Wave
d.EQ Adjust
e.EQ Professional
:Return
2Select the setting you want to adjust.
If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to
make these settings in order.
•
Fine Ch Level
balance of your speaker system (see
Level
below).
•
Fine SP Distance
your speaker system (see
– Make fine adjustments to the overall
Fine Channel
– Make precise delay settings for
Fine Speaker Distance
page 39).
•
Standing Wave
frequencies in your listening room (see
Wave
on page 39).
– Control overly resonant low
Standing
The last two settings are specifically for customizing the
parameters explained in
Acoustic Calibration EQ
on
page 40:
•
EQ Adjust
– Manually adjust the frequency balance
of your speaker system while listening to test tones
(see
Acoustic Calibration EQ
•
EQ Professional
– Calibrate your system based on
on page 40).
the direct sound coming from the speakers and make
detailed settings according to your room’s reverb
characteristics (see
EQ
on page 40).
Professional Acoustic Calibration
Fine Channel Level
• Default setting:
You can achieve better surround sound by properly
adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The
following setting can help you make detailed
adjustments that you may not achieve using the
speaker setup
1Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual MCACC setup
menu.
0dB
on page 44.
(all channels)
Manual
on
on
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07
The volume increases to the
3.Manual MCACC
a.Fine Ch Level
b.Fine SP Distance
c.Standing Wave
d.EQ Adjust
e.EQ Professional
:Return
0dB
reference level.
3a.Fine Channel Level
Please Wait... 20
Caution!
Loud test tones
will be output.
:Cancel
2Adjust the level of the left channel.
This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want
to keep the level around
0dB
so that you’ll have plenty of
room to adjust the other speaker levels.
3a.Fine Channel Level
MCACC:M1. MEMORY 1
L(Reference)
+0.5dB
Enter:Next :Cancel
• After pressing
3Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (
– 10dB )
Use
as necessary.
/
ENTER
, test tones will be output.
to adjust the volume of the speaker you
+/
selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds
like both tones are the same volume, press
to confirm
and continue to the next channel.
3a.Fine Channel Level
L +0.5dB (Reference)
R [ 0.0dB ]
C +1.0dB
SL [ -3.0dB ]
SR [ +10.0dB ]
SBL [ -10.0dB ]
SBR [ +9.5dB ]
SW [ -1.5dB ]
:Finish
1Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC
setup menu.
3.Manual MCACC
a.Fine Ch Level
b.Fine SP Distance
c.Standing Wave
d.EQ Adjust
e .EQ Professional
:Return
3b.Fine SP Distance
MCACC:M1. MEMORY 1
L(Reference)
3.0 m
Enter:Next :Cancel
2Adjust the distance of the left channel from the
listening position.
3Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance
as necessary.
Use
/
to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected
to match the reference speaker. The delay is measured in
terms of speaker distance from
3b.Fine SP Distance
L
R [ 3.0 m ]
C
SL [ 3.0 m ]
SR [ 3.0 m ]
SBL [ 3.0 m ]
SBR [ 3.0 m ]
SW [ 3.0 m ]
0.1
3.0 m (Reference
2.5 m
:Finish
to
)
9.0
meters.
Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the
target channel. From the listening position, face the two
speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each
speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are
arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of
you and between your arm span.
1
• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will
change depending on which speaker you select.
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply
use
/
to select it.
4When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Fine Speaker Distance
• Default setting:
For proper sound depth and separation with your system,
it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some
speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening
position at the same time. The following setting can help
you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve
using the
Manual speaker setup
3.0 m
(all speakers)
on page 44.
When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up,
press
to confirm and continue to the next channel.
• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will
change depending on which speaker you select.
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply
use
/
to select it.
4When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Standing Wave
• Default setting: ON
Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain
conditions, sound waves from your speaker system
resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the
walls in your listening area. This can have a negative
effect on the overall sound, especially at certain lower
Note
1• If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly.
• For better audibility, the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone (oscillating pulses are heard from your other speakers). Note that it may be difficult
to compare this tone with the other speakers in your setup (depending on the low frequency response of the reference speaker).
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The System Setup menu
frequencies. Depending on speaker placement, your
listening position, and ultimately the shape of your room,
it results in an overly resonant (‘boomy’) sound. The
Standing Wave Control uses filters to reduce the effect of
overly resonant sounds in your listening area. During
playback of a source, you can customize the filters used
for Standing Wave Control for each of your MCACC
presets.
1
1Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual MCACC
setup menu.
3.Manual MCACC
a.Fine Ch Level
b.Fine SP Distance
c.Standing Wave
d.EQ Adjust
e .EQ Professional
:Return
3c.Standing Wave
MCACC : M1. MEMORY 1
Standing Wave Control
[ ON ]
Filter Ch
No. 1 2 3
f [ 68
Q [ 5.0
A
T
[ 0.0
T
MAIN
Hz
] [ 120
Hz
] [ 201
] [ 5.0 ] [ 5.0 ]
dB
] [ 0.0
dB
] [ 0.0
:Finish
Hz
]
dB
]
2Select ‘ON’ (if it is not already selected) then adjust
the parameters for the Standing Wave Control.
•
Filter Ch
the filter(s):
subwoofer),
TRIM (only available when the filter channel above is
•
– Select the channel to which you will apply
Main
(all except center channel and
Center
or
SUB W.
(subwoofer).
SUB W.) – Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to
compensate for the difference in output post-filter).
•
f
/ Q /
ATT
represents the frequency you will be targeting and
– These are the filter parameters where f
Q
is the bandwidth (the higher the Q, the narrower the
bandwidth, or range) of the attenuation (
ATT
, the
amount of reduction to the targeted frequency).
3When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Acoustic Calibration EQ
Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room
equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It
works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your
room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that
can color the original source material (providing a ‘flat’
equalization setting). If you’re not satisfied with the
adjustment provided in
surround sound (MCACC)
MCACC (Expert)
on page 35, you can also adjust these
settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits
your tastes.
Automatically setting up for
on page 7 or
Automatic
1Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup
menu.
to boost or cut the EQ. When you’re finished, go back to
the top of the screen and use the
/
buttons to select
the next channel.
• The
OVER!
indicator shows in the display if the
frequency adjustment is too drastic and might
distort. If this happens, bring the level down until
OVER!
disappears from the display.
Tip
• Changing the frequency curve of one channel too
drastically will affect the overall balance. If the
speaker balance seems uneven, you can raise or
lower channel levels using test tones with the
feature. Use
/
to select
TRIM
then use
TRIM
/
to
raise or lower the channel level for the current
speaker.
4When you're finished, press
RETURN
.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room
reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system
based on the direct sound coming from the speakers. It
can also provide you with a graphical output of the
frequency response of your room.
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Note
1• Since they will be overwritten, you may want to save the standing wave settings made with the Auto MCACC Setup to another MCACC preset.
• Standing Wave control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of sources using the HDMI connection.
2 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer
(with software available from Pioneer—see
Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output
on page 62 for more on this).
The System Setup menu
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How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
If you find that lower frequencies seem overly reverberant
in your listening room (i.e. it sounds `boomy'), or that
different channels seem to exhibit different reverb
characteristics, select
Auto Mode
setting in
Aco Cal EQ Pro.
(or
ALL
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
) for the
on
page 35 to calibrate the room automatically. This should
provide a balanced calibration that suits the
characteristics of your listening room.
If you still aren't satisfied with the results, the manual
Advanced EQ setup (below) provides a more customized
calibration of your system using the direct sound of the
speakers. This is done with the help of a graphical output
that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer
(with software available from Pioneer — see
a PC for Advanced MCACC output
on page 62).
Connecting
How to interpret the graphical output
The graph shows decibels on the vertical axis and time
(in milliseconds) on the horizontal axis. A straight line
indicates a flat-response room (no reverb), whereas a
sloping line indicates the presence of reverberation when
outputting test tones. The sloping line will eventually
flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this
usually takes about 100 ms or so).
By analyzing the graph, you should be able to see how
your room is responding to certain frequencies.
Differences in channel level and speaker distance are
taken into account automatically (compensation is
provided for comparison purposes), and the frequency
measurements can be examined both with and without
the equalization performed by this receiver.
1
Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
according to your room characteristics
Using the manual setup, you can set the time period at
which the frequency response is analyzed, pinpointing
the time that is best for system calibration with your
particular room characteristics.
The graph below shows the difference between standard
acoustic calibration and professional calibration (the
gray circles represent the point at which the microphone
captures the sound for frequency analysis).
Level
Test tone
As soon as audio is output from your speaker system, it
is influenced by room characteristics, such as walls,
furniture, and the dimensions of the room. The sooner
the frequency analysis, the less it is influenced by the
room. We recommend an earlier time setting of
20~40ms
to compensate for two major factors that will
influence the sound of most rooms:
•
Reverberance of high vs. low frequencies
–
Depending on your room, you may find that lower
frequencies seem overly reverberant compared to
higher frequencies (i.e. your room sounds ‘boomy’).
This may result in a skewed frequency analysis if the
measurement is done too late.
Level
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro
calibration range
016080
•
Reverb characteristics for different channels
Standard Acoustic Cal.
EQ calibration range
Low
frequencies
High
frequencies
Time
(in msec.)
–
Reverb characteristics can be somewhat different for
each channel. Since this difference increases as the
sound is influenced by the various room
characteristics, it is often better to capture a
frequency analysis early on for smoother mixing of
channel frequencies/sounds.
Level
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro
calibration range
016080
Standard Acoustic Cal.
EQ calibration range
Left
surround
Right
Surround
Time
(in msec.)
If your room isn’t affected by the factors above, it is often
not necessary to make a
20~40ms
setting. Later time
settings may provide a more detailed sound experience
with your speaker system. It is best to try and see what
works best for your particular room.
Note that changing the room (for example, moving
furniture or paintings) will affect the calibration results.
In such cases, you should recalibrate your system.
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro
calibration range
016080
Note
1 Note that due to an effect known as ‘group delay’, lower frequencies will take longer to be generated than higher frequencies (this is most obvious when
comparing the frequencies at 0 ms). This initial slope is not a problem (i.e. excessive reverb) with your listening room.
When the reverb measurement is finished, you can
select
Reverb View
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output
for troubleshooting information.
4 If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the
reverb characteristics for each channel. Press
RETURN when you’re done.
2 Select an option and press ENTER.
•
Reverb Measurement
– Use this to measure the
reverb characteristics of your room (for graphical
output using a PC, see
MCACC output
cable before selecting this option).
•
Reverb View
– You can check the reverb
measurements made for specified frequency ranges
in each channel.
•
Reverb Output PC
Advanced MCACC output
•
Advanced EQ Setup
period that will be used for frequency adjustment and
calibration, based on the reverb measurement of
your listening area. Note that customizing system
calibration using this setup will alter the settings you
made in
(MCACC)
Automatically setting up for surround sound
on page 7 or
page 35 and is not necessary if you’re satisfied with
these settings.
3 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ
Connecting a PC for Advanced
on page 62 to connect an RS-232C
– See
Connecting a PC for
on page 62 for more on this.
– Use this to select the time
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
This appears according to the setting you chose in
Reverb Measurement
buttons to select the channel and the frequency you want
to check. Use the
between the two. Note that the markers on the vertical
axis indicate decibels in 2 dB steps.
5 If you selected ‘Advanced EQ Setup’, input the
time setting you want to use for calibration, then
select ‘Go’. Select ‘Start’ from the next screen.
Based on the reverb measurement above, you can
choose the time period that will be used for the final
frequency adjustment and calibration. Even though you
can make this setting without reverb measurement, it is
on
best to use the measurement results as a reference for
your time setting. For an optimal system calibration
based on the direct sound coming from the speakers, we
recommend using the
Use the
The following options determine how the reverb
characteristics of your listening area are displayed in
Reverb View
EQ OFF
•
your listening area
and
Reverb Output PC
:
– You will see the reverb characteristics of
without
the equalization
performed by this receiver (before calibration).
•
EQ ON
– You will see the reverb characteristics of
your listening area
by this receiver (after calibration).
with
the equalization performed
1
Note that the EQ
response may not appear entirely flat due to
adjustments necessary for your listening area.
and time setting. Use the
between them.
You can switch between your connected speakers
(excluding the subwoofer), and display the
measurements for the following frequencies: 63 Hz, 125
Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz and 16 kHz.
Select the setting from the following time periods (in
milliseconds):
40~60ms, 50~70ms
applied to all channels during calibration.
When you’re finished, select
minutes for the calibration to finish.
After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set, you are
given the option to check the settings on-screen.
Note
1 The calibration corresponding to the currently selected MCACC preset will be used when
System Setup menu and
press
MCACC
to select it before pressing
SETUP
.
to see the results on-screen. See
3e2.Reverb View
M1 : EQ OFF Ch [ L ]
Fq [ 63Hz ]
dB
080160ms
:Return
(step 3 above). Use the
/
buttons to go back and forth
20~40ms
3e4. Adv. EQ Setup (1/2)
Ch [ L ]
Fq [ 63Hz ]
dB
Tm [60
080160ms
( Next)
/
~80ms]
:Cancel
buttons to select the channel, frequency,
setting.
3e4. Adv. EQ Setup (2/2)
( Back )
EQ Type
[ALL CH ADJUST]
Multi-Point NO
Setting Start? [OK]
/
buttons to switch
: Cancel
0~20ms, 10~30ms, 20~40ms, 30~50ms
and
60~80ms
EQ ON
is selected. To use another MCACC preset, exit the
. This setting will be
OK
. It will take about 1 to 4
on page 80
/
,
The System Setup menu
Data Management
This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets,
allowing you to calibrate your system for different
listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the
same listening position).
settings to match the kind of source you’re listening to
and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies
from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).
From this menu you can check your current settings,
copy from one preset to another, name presets for easier
identification and clear any ones you don’t need.
1Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup
menu.
See
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
on page 35 if you’re not already at this screen.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
2Select the setting you want to adjust.
•
MCACC Data Check
your MCACC presets using the on-screen display
(see
Checking MCACC preset data
MCACC Data Copy
•
MCACC preset to another (see
preset data
•
Memory Rename
below).
easy identification (see
below).
•
Memory Clear
don’t want (see
Checking MCACC preset data
After you have completed
surround sound (MCACC)
MCACC (Expert)
on page 35, you can check your
calibrated settings using the on-screen display.
1Select ‘MCACC Data Check’ from the Data
Management setup menu.
4.Data Management
a.MCACC Data Check
b.MCACC Data Copy
c.Memory Rename
d.Memory Clear
1
This is useful for alternate
4.Data Management
a.MCACC Data Check
b.MCACC Data Copy
c.Memory Rename
d.Memory Clear
: Exit
:Return
– Check the settings for any of
below).
– Copy settings from one
Copying MCACC
– Name your MCACC presets for
Renaming MCACC presets
– Clear any MCACC presets that you
Clearing MCACC presets
below).
Automatically setting up for
on page 7 or
:Return
4a.MCACC Data Check
ENTER:Next :Return
Automatic
1.Speaker Setting
2.Channel Level
3.Speaker Distance
4.Standing Wave
5.Acoustic Cal EQ
2Select the setting you want to check.
• It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you
can compare the different settings.
This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to
optimize the surround sound performance. You only
need to make these settings once (unless you change the
placement of your current speaker system or add new
speakers).
These settings are designed to customize your system,
but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
page 7, it isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.
Caution
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at
high volume.
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to
adjust these settings in order:
•
Speaker Setting
– Specify the size and number of
speakers you’ve connected (see below).
•
Channel Level
– Adjust the overall balance of your
speaker system (page 45).
•
Speaker Distance
– Specify the distance of your
speakers from the listening position (page 46).
•
Bass Peak Level
– Prevent bass tones from distorting
the sound from your speakers (page 46).
•
X-Curve
– Adjust the tonal balance of your speaker
system for movie soundtracks (page 47).
•
THX Audio Setting
– Specify whether you are using
a THX speaker setup (page 47).
3Make the adjustments necessary for each setting,
pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.
on
.
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The System Setup menu
Speaker Setting
Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration
(size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It is
a good idea to make sure that the settings made in
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
page 7 are correct.
1
Note that this setting applies to all
MCACC presets, and cannot be set independently.
1Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup
menu.
setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass
sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the
bass frequencies that would normally come out the
front and center speakers are also routed to the
4
subwoofer).
choose
If you did not connect a subwoofer
NO
(the bass frequencies are output from
other speakers).
3Select ‘X. OVER’ and set the crossover frequency.
5
Frequencies below this point will be sent to the
subwoofer (or
LARGE
speakers).
4When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
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2Choose the set of speakers that you want to set
then select a speaker size.
Use
/
to select the size (and number) of each of the
following speakers:
•
Front
– Select
2
LARGE
if your front speakers
reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you
SMALL
didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select
to send
the bass frequencies to the subwoofer.
•
Center
– Select
LARGE
if your center speaker
reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select
SMALL
to send bass frequencies to the other
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center
NO
speaker, choose
(the center channel is sent to
the front speakers).
Surround
•
– Select
LARGE
if your surround speakers
reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select
SMALL
to send bass frequencies to the other
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect
NO
surround speakers choose
(the sound of the
surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a
subwoofer).
Surr Back
•
speakers you have (one, two or none).
– Select the number of surround back
3
Select
LARGE
if your surround back speakers reproduce bass
SMALL
frequencies effectively. Select
to send bass
frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If
you didn’t connect surround back speakers choose
NO
.
Channel Level
Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the
overall balance of your speaker system, an important
factor when setting up a home theater system.
1Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup
menu.
1 If you’re using a THX speaker setup, set all speakers to
2 If you select
if the front speakers are set to
3• If you selected
• If the surround speakers are set to
• If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure that speaker is hooked up to the left surround back terminal.
4 If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select
however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass
due low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response
with it set to
lems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting
5• This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as
back from those selected as
• If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the crossover frequency is set to
SMALL
for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to
SMALL
. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.
or
Front Bi-Amp
NO
, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO.
or the front speakers set to
SMALL
. It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.
PLUS
2nd Zone
and
YES
SMALL
.
(in
Surround back speaker setting
LARGE
and
SMALL
YES
. Also, the center and surround speakers can’t be set to
on page 37) you can’t adjust the surround back settings.
LARGE
for your front speakers and
alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having prob-
SMALL
for the front speakers.
LARGE
80Hz
.
PLUS
for the subwoofer. This may not,
, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing
LARGE
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The System Setup menu
4Adjust the level of each channel using the
/
buttons.
If you selected
Auto
setup will output test tones in the order shown on-
Manual
, use
/
to switch speakers. The
screen:
5b.Channel Level
L 0.0dB
C [ 0.0dB ]
R [ 0.0dB ]
SR [ 0.0dB ]
SBR [ 0.0dB ]
SBL [ 0.0dB ]
SL [ 0.0dB ]
SW [ 0.0dB ]
:Finish
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is
emitted.
1
5When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Tip
• You can change the channel levels at any time by
pressing
CH LEVEL
then using
/
on the remote
control.
Speaker Distance
For good sound depth and separation from your system,
you need to specify the distance of your speakers from
the listening position. The receiver can then add the
proper delay needed for effective surround sound.
1Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup
menu.
5.Manual SP Setup
a.Speaker Setting
b.Channel Level
c.Speaker Distance
d.Bass Peak Level
e.X-Curve
f.THX Audio Setting
:Return
2Adjust the distance of each speaker using the
buttons.
You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 meter
increments.
3When you’re finished, press
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Tip
• For best surround sound, make sure the surround
back speakers are the same distance from the
listening position.
5c.Speaker Distance
L 3.0 m
C [ 3.0 m ]
R [ 3.0 m ]
SR [ 3.0 m ]
SBR [ 3.0 m ]
SBL [ 3.0 m ]
SL [ 3.0 m ]
SW [ 3.0 m ]
RETURN
:Finish
.
/
Bass Peak Level
Some audio sources (for example, Dolby Digital and DTS)
include ultra-low bass tones. Set the bass limiter as
needed to prevent the bass from distorting the sound.
1Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Manual SP Setup
menu.
The current setting is displayed. When
the attenuator is off (bass output is not affected).
3If you selected ‘Setting Start’, use
the test tones and specify the bass peak level then press
ENTER.
5d.Bass Peak Level
Bass Peak Level
-60dB
Increase the Bass
Peak Level to
a comfortable volume
(-80dB = no sound)
ENTER:Finish :Cancel
Set the bass peak level gradually, then press
the point just before the tone starts to distort.
The display on the receiver shows
volume returns to its original position, then you
automatically return to the main Bass Peak Level menu.
4When you're finished, press
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
OFF
/
RESUME
RETURN
is displayed
:Return
to adjust
ENTER
2
while the
.
at
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Note
1• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB
SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).
• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.
2 If the
YES
or
PLUS
test tone will play back from the front and surround speakers set to
setting on the subwoofer is selected (in
Speaker Setting
LARGE
on page 45), the test tone will only play back from the subwoofer. If not, the
.
The System Setup menu
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X-Curve
Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright
when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting
acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater
listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie
soundtracks.
1Select ‘X-Curve’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.
2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want.
Use
/
as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at
2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope
increases (to a maximum of
following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your
2Specify the distance of your surround back speakers
from each other.
5f.THX Audio Setting
SB SP Position
0.0-0.3m
SBL-SBR
:Finish
•
0.0 – 0.3m
– Surround speakers within 30 cm apart
(best for THX surround sound).
•
> 0.3 – 1.2m
– Surround speakers between 30 cm
and 1.2 m apart.
•
1.2m <
– Surround speakers more than 1.2 m apart.
3When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Using
on page 85),
Placing the
Note
1 Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn’t applied when you’re using any of the Home THX modes (see
2 If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting (
Cannot select
Using the Home THX modes
shows in the display).
on page 29).
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Other connections
Chapter 8:
Other connections
Caution
• Make sure the power is switched off before making or
changing the connections.
Connecting an iPod
This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow
you to control playback of audio and video from your iPod
using the controls of this receiver.
Connecting your iPod to the receiver
AUDIOPRE OUT
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2
RL
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
IDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
R L
AUDIO
iPod
Music >
Extras >
Settings >
Shuffle Songs
Backlight
MENU
iPod
)
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR FL
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
CONTROL
SURROUND
OUT
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB W.
SUR-ROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
)
Single
LAR
L
iPod
SPEAKERS
IN
CENTER
L
L
RL R L
RS-232C
IN
1
CENTER
FRONT
iPod cable
(1.6 m / 110 g)
SURROUND
1Switch the receiver into standby then use the
2
supplied iPod control cable
iPod
jack on the rear of the receiver.
to connect your iPod to the
Push the connector in until you hear it click home. To
disconnect, squeeze the connector (as shown) to release
the catch, then pull out.
2Switch the receiver on and press the
source
button to switch the receiver to the iPod.
The front panel display shows
Loading
iPod input
while the receiver
verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod.
3Use the TOP MENU button to display iPod Top
menu.
When the display shows
music from the iPod.
• If after pressing
Connection
, try switching off the receiver and
Top Menu
3
iPod
the display shows
you’re ready to play
No
reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.
iPod playback
To navigate music, photos or video on your iPod it’s
easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage
of the OSDs.
however, use just the receiver’s front panel display to do
everything if you prefer.
Finding what you want to play
When connected to this receiver, you can browse music,
photos or video stored on your iPod. When browsing
music, you can browse by playlist, artist, album name,
song name, genres or composers, similar to using the
iPod directly.
1Use the
ENTER
• To return to the previous level any time, press
4
If you are only listening to music you can,
iPod Top
[ Playlists
[ Artists
[ Albums
[ Songs
[
Genres
[ Composers
[ Shuffle Songs
/
buttons to select a category then press
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
to browse that category.
RETURN
.
Note
1 This system is compatible with an iPod, iPod mini and iPod Photo portable device (third generation and above), however, compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod. This receiver does not support software versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20. For supported versions, consult
your local Pioneer dealer.
2• This product is the Pioneer Control Cable for use with an iPod® (third generation and above), iPod Mini or iPod Photo.
• This cable is for connection only to the dock connector port of the iPod.
• For detailed instructions on using the iPod, please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod.
• The connected iPod should be updated with iPod updater software higher than version 2004-10-20.
3 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (
be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.
4• Note that non-roman characters in playlists will be displayed as
• When watching video content from your iPod, you can only use the iPod controls, and the receiver OSD doesn’t appear (iPod video takes priority).
Pioneer
shows in the iPod display). Features such as the equalizer cannot
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.
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2Use the
/
buttons to browse the selected
category (e.g., albums).
• Use
/
to move to previous/next levels.
3Continue browsing until you arrive at what you
want to play, then press
to start playback.
1
Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like
this:
Playlist Song
Artist Album Song
Album Song
Song
Genre Artist Album Song
Composer Album Song
Shuffle Songs
Tip
• You can play all of the songs in a particular category
by selecting the
All
item at the top of each category
list. For example, you can play all the songs by a
particular artist.
Basic playback controls
The following table shows the basic playback controls for
your iPod:
Button
/
/
DISP
/
TOP MENU
RETURN
What it does
Press to start playback.
If you start playback when something other
than a song is selected, all the songs that fall
into that category will play.
Press to stop playback.
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when
paused.
Press and hold during playback to start scanning.
Press to skip to previous/next song.
Press repeatedly to switch between
One, Repeat All
Press repeatedly to switch between
Songs, Shuffle Albums
Press repeatedly to change the song playback
information displayed.
During playback, press to skip to previous/next
playlist; when browsing, press to move to
previous/next levels.
Press to return to the
Press to return to the previous level.
and
Repeat Off
and
iPod Top
Repeat
.
Shuffle
Shuffle Off
menu screen.
.
Watching photos and video content
To view photos or video on your iPod, since video control
is not possible using this receiver, you must use the main
controls of your iPod instead.
1Press
photo and video playback.
The receiver controls will be unavailable while you are
watching iPod videos or browsing photos.
2Press
controls when you’re done.
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
PHOTO
to switch to the iPod controls for
PHOTO
again to switch back to the receiver
Note
1 If you’re in the song category, you can also press
ENTER
to start playback.
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Other connections
Connecting using HDMI
If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commer-
cially available HDMI cable.
The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital
video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the
connected component is compatible with, including
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video
CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. See
converter
on page 11 for more on HDMI compatibility.
HDMI OUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
S400
ROOM3
(
)
ZONE3
(
)
AUDIO
OUT2
S400
USB
AUDIO
IN
1
IN(
)
SAT
2
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 1
3
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 2
4
IN
(
)
CD-R
41
ASSIGNABLE
1
21
IN
(
DVD/
)
LD
2
IN
(CD)
DIGITAL
HDMI IN
1Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN
interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your
HDMI component.
HDMI
appears on the front panel when an HDMI-
equipped component is connected.
1
About the video
HDMI/DVI-equipped component
IR
HDMI
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
OUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
IN1
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
12 V TRIGGER
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ROOM2
MULTI-ROOM
(
)
ZONE2
1
IN
Y
B
P
PR
2
IN
Y
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
)
)
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
2
)
Y
B
P
PR
3
Y
B
P
PR
31
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
(
1
DVD/LD
IN
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
S - VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
1
2
)
VIDEO
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
RL
AUDIO
VSX-AX4ASi
HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor
or plasma display
)
L
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FRFL
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
CONTROL
OUT
SURROU
BA
MU
IN
2Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT
interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect
on a HDMI-compatible monitor.
• The arrow on the cable connector body should be
facing right for correct alignment with the connector
on the player.
3Use the INPUT SELECT button to select the HDMI
input you’ve connected to (for example, HDMI 2).
You can also use the front panel
• Set the HDMI parameter in
page 66 to
THROUGH
INPUT SELECTOR
Setting the AV options
if you want to hear HDMI
dial.
on
audio output from your TV or plasma display (no
sound will be heard from this receiver).
• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or
plasma display, 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,
use an analog video connection.
• You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s
digital out jacks.
About HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports
both video and audio on a single digital connection for
use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV
devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one
specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content
transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.
HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced,
or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel
surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes
per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead
of several cables and connectors), and communication
between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.
HDMI, the logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI licensing LLC.
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Note
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
audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.
• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.2. Depending on the component you have
connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. Also, when using a component with HDMI version 1.0, it is not possible to
output copy-controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources from the HDMI connection.
HDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support
Other connections
R
L
Using the i.LINK interface
VSX-AX4ASi only
If you have a component with an i.LINK connector, you
can connect it to this receiver using an i.LINK cable.
Since the i.LINK interface does not transmit video
signals, the video signal of i.LINK-connected components must be connected with other cables (see
Connecting your equipment
making video connections). If you’ve already hooked up
the video signal from the component, assign the i.LINK
input to the input function to which you’ve connected the
video signals (see
The Input Setup menu
Checking the i.LINK inputs
settings.
The two i.LINK connectors on the rear of your receiver are
4-pin connectors. Use a 4-pin, S400 i.LINK cable to
connect i.LINK-equipped components.
on page 10 for more on
on page 63). See
below to confirm your i.LINK
1Use an i.LINK cable to connect one of the i.LINK
connectors on this receiver to an i.LINK connector on
your i.LINK component.
MULTI-ROOM
IR
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
ROOM3
(
ZONE3
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
IN
IN
(
SAT
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGNABLE
IN
(
DVD/
LD
IN
(CD)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
IN1
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
12 V TRIGGER
1
(
DC OUT12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ROOM2
MULTI-ROOM
(
)
ZONE2
1
IN
Y
B
P
PR
2
IN
Y
P
B
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
)
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
2
1
IN
)
2
IN
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
Y
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
P
B
PR
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
31
VIDEO
S400
)
(
)
AUDIO
S400
HDMI
IN1
1
)
2
IN2
)
3
)
IN3
4
)
4
1
1
21
IN4
)
2
OUT
DIGITAL
S400
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
L
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
R L
AUDIO
VSX-AX4ASi
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR FL
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
CONTROL
AUDIO
OUT
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
CENTE
L
L
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Caution
• If your i.LINK connector comes into contact with
metallic parts of the receiver other than the i.LINK
terminal, an electrical short may occur. Some cables
have metal parts that may touch the unit when
connected. Please take care to use a suitable i.LINK
cable only.
Important
• Please use 4-pin, S400 cables less than 3.5 meters
long. Although longer ones are available, they may
not work reliably.
• There may be cases where the PQLS/rate control
function and/or the i.LINK audio does not work properly even when connected to i.LINK Audio-compatible equipment.
• Do not connect/disconnect i.LINK cables or switch
on/off any components connected using i.LINK when
the receiver is on.
(AUDIO)
i.LINK-equipped component
• The arrow on the cable connector body should be
lined up with the arrow (to the left of the connector)
on the receiver for correct alignment. The i.LINK
cable should be inserted straight into the connector
so that it snaps easily into place. If not connected
properly the receiver will not be able to recognize any
connected components. Note that the i.LINK cable is
fragile and can be broken easily if too much force is
used when connecting.
2Assign the i.LINK component to the input you want,
then make any necessary output settings on the
component.
See
The Input Setup menu
on page 63 to assign the
component to an input function on this receiver. Follow
the operating instructions that came with the component
to make any necessary output settings.
• You can connect several components together using
i.LINK. See
Creating an i.LINK network
below.
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Other connections
Checking the i.LINK inputs
If you have several i.LINK-equipped components and
have assigned them to input functions in
menu
on page 63, you can confirm the settings you made
The Input Setup
below.
1 Select ‘i.LINK Check’ from the Other Setup menu
and press ENTER.
See
The Other Setup menu
on page 64 for more on
navigating this menu screen.
• If no i.LINK-equipped components are connected
i.LINK Check
7.Other Setup
cannot be selected.
a.Multi Room Setup
b.SR+ Setup
c.OSD Adjustment
d.i.LINK Check
:Return
7d.i.LINK Check (1/2)
( End )
* DVD-Audio5 : TV
1 DVD-Audio1 : DVD
2 DVD-Audio2 : DVR
3 DVD-Audio3 : i.LINK
4 DVD-Audio4 : i.LINK
5 DVD-Video1 : --- ( Next )
:Return
2 Scroll through the list to confirm your settings.
When a number of i.LINK-equipped components are
connected to your receiver, the i.LINK-equipped
component you are looking for might be listed on
additional display screens.
•
i.LINK
is displayed after unassigned device names
(e.g.
DV-868AVi [i.LINK]
).
• If a connected devices cannot output (playback) a
source using the i.LINK connection,
displayed after the input device name (e.g.
868AVi [- - - -]
). Non-compatible devices cannot be
[- - - -]
is
DV-
assigned to inputs.
• When the cables for an assigned input device
become loose or the power is cut to the device, an
asterisk (
*DV-868AVi [CD]
3When you're finished, press
*
) appears before the device name (e.g.
).
RETURN
.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
About i.LINK
i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed
interface for digital audio, video and other data found on
personal computers, digital camcorders, and other kinds
of audio and audio/visual equipment. A single i.LINK
connector can both send and receive data at the same
time, so only one cable is required to connect components for two-way communication.
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
About PQLS rate control
Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System)
technology provides high-precision digital audio from
DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you use the
i.LINK interface. A precision quartz controller in this
receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors
(jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog
conversion from the digital source.
To take advantage of PQLS, you must have a player
compatible with rate-control, and it must be switched on
and connected to this receiver through the i.LINK
network.
Creating an i.LINK network
Using i.LINK it is possible to chain up to 17 components
together so that the digital audio and control signals
from each component is available to other components
in the network. With the addition of an i.LINK repeater,
it’s possible to connect up to 63 components.
i.LINK connectors come in 4-pin and 6-pin configurations. This player uses the 4-pin connection, but the two
types can be mixed on a network.
This receiver is compatible with i.LINK Audio (A&M
protocol) components, such as DVD players. Note that
when connected to i.LINK MPEG-II TS equipment (such
as a digital satellite tuner), i.LINK DV equipment (such as
a DVD recorder or DV camcorder), or an i.LINK-equipped
personal computer, audio and video signals are not
transmitted, and connecting to these devices sometimes
causes network interruptions. Check the operating
instructions supplied with your other i.LINK components
for compatibility information.
This receiver is DTCP (Digital Transmission Content
Protection) compliant, so you can play DVD-A, DVDVideo, and SACD i.LINK audio.
When setting up an i.LINK network, it’s important that
the components form an open ended chain (fig. 1), or a
tree (fig. 2).
fig. 1
fig. 2
i.LINK cable
i.LINK cable
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Other connections
The system will not work if the connected components
form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message
CONNECT
shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show
connections that form a loop.
fig. 3
fig. 4
i.LINK cable
i.LINK cable
Another consideration when connecting i.LINK devices
is the speed of the interface. At present there are three
speeds; S100 (slowest), S200 and S400 (fastest). This
receiver uses the S400 type. Although you can use
components with different speeds together, we
recommend connecting slower-speed components at
the edge of the network if possible (shown by the shaded
boxes in figs. 1 and 2). This will keep the network free of
bottlenecks.
When used within an i.LINK network, this receiver must
be on for the i.LINK connection to be maintained. Other
components in the network may or may not maintain the
connection in standby (none will when the power is
completely off)—check the operating instructions
supplied with individual components. Note that the audio
may be momentarily interrupted if a component in the
i.LINK network is switched on/off, or its i.LINK
connection is switched on/off.
This product complies with the following i.LINK interface
specifications:
1) IEEE Std. 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance
Serial Bus
2) Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0
Following the standard for AM824 sequence adaptation
layers, the product is compatible with IEC60958 bitstream,
DVD-A and SACD.
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Connecting the multichannel analog inputs
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).
multichannel analog audio.
1Connect 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
2If 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
• If there is a single surround back output, connect it to
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as
above, you must select the analog multichannel inputs
for surround sound playback.
1Make sure you have set the playback source to the
proper output setting.
For example, you might need to set your DVD player to
output multichannel analog audio.
2Use the INPUT SELECT button to select MULTI CH IN.
You can also use the
panel.
• Depending on the DVD player you’re using, the
1
Make sure that the player is set to output
connections.
connections.
the
SURROUND BACK L (Single)
jack on this
receiver.
2
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CDTV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
INPUT SELECTOR
dial on the front
analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be
too low. In this case switch the receiver into standby,
then press
VIDEO SELECT
between
SW IN 0dB
STANDBY/ON
while holding down
on the front panel. This switches
SW IN +10dB
(increase of 10 decibels) and
(default) in the subwoofer channel.
Note
1 To listen to multichannel analog audio you’ll need to switch the input signal selector to
above for more on this).
2• When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, you can’t use Midnight/Loudness, Dialog Enhancement or the
LOG ATT
buttons, as well as any of the listening modes (including
• When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set.
• You can’t listen to your speaker B (Second Zone) system during playback from the multichannel inputs.
STEREO
and the surround back channel processing).
MULTI CH INPUT
(see
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
SIGNAL SELECT
and
ANA-
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Other connections
Using the USB interface
VSX-AX4ASi only
It is possible to listen to two channels of audio 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 the stereo
audio source through the speaker setup you’ve
connected to this receiver.
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
S400
ROOM3
(
)
ZONE3
(
)
AUDIO
OUT2
S400
USB
AUDIO
HDMI
IN
IN1
1
IN
(
)
SAT
2
IN
IN2
(
DVR/
)
VCR 1
3
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 2
IN3
4
IN
(
)
CD-R
4
1
ASSIGNABLE
1
21
IN
(
DVD/
IN4
)
LD
2
IN
(CD)
OUT
DIGITAL
B-type USB
connector
IR
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
IN1
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
12 V TRIGGER
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ROOM2
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
(
)
OUT
ZONE2
1
IN
Y
B
P
P
R
2
IN
Y
P
B
P
R
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
A-type USB
connector
1
AUDIO
ANTENNA
PHONO
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
2
1
IN
)
2
IN
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
Y
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
B
P
P
R
3
IN
Y
P
B
P
R
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
31
VIDEO
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
R L
AUDIO
)
IN
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
FR FL
SUB W.
SURROUND
CONTROL
R
CENTE
R
L
R
L
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
OUT
5Make any necessary settings required to select the
USB interface as your computer audio output.
You will need to make sure the correct speaker setting is
selected with the audio software you’re using. Please
refer to the manual that came with the software to make
these settings.
6Turn up the volume control on your computer and
this receiver.
You may want to start with a fairly low volume on this
receiver and turn it up as necessary after you’ve checked
your levels.
7Start playback of a source on your computer.
Caution
• Make sure you don’t switch off the computer or
unplug the USB cable during playback.
• To prevent noise being output, don’t use other
software on your computer during playback.
• Pioneer is not responsible for computer system
damage, software crashes or failures, or any other
possible computer problems due to this
configuration.
Microsoft®, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows®
®
Millennium Edition, Windows
98, and Windows NT® are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Personal computer
1Connect your computer’s USB terminal to the USB
terminal on the rear panel of this receiver.
2Switch on your computer and this receiver.
3If you’re connecting for the first time, wait for the
USB driver installation to finish.
The installation may take a minute or two to complete.
Make sure you leave the USB cable connected until the
dialog box indicates that the USB setup is finished. Note
that some older operating systems may require a disc for
installation.
2
4Use the INPUT SELECT button to select USB.
You can also use the
INPUT SELECTOR
dial on the front
panel.
Note
1• Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition and Windows® 98 Second Edition operating systems have been tested for compatibility
with this interface, but depending on your computer setup, you may find that your system is not compatible.
• Make sure you use a USB cable that connects from an A-type connector (from your PC) to a 4-pin B-type connector (to the receiver).
• The USB specification is version 1.1 compatible, and the USB Audio Class specification is 1.0 compatible.
• Any computer alert sounds will also be heard through the speakers unless you switch them off from the computer’s control panel.
• You won’t be able to hear the audio from the USB connection through the digital outputs of this receiver.
• Note that using hubs or extensions may cause connection problems.
2 If your PC doesn’t recognize the receiver, try disconnecting the USB cable and connecting it again. If it is still unrecognized, restart the computer.
Other connections
Second Zone speaker B setup
Caution
•
Before making or changing the connections
the power and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet. Plugging in components should be the
last connection you make with your system.
• Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker
wires from different terminals.
• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance
between 6
speaker impedance
Ω
to 16 Ω (please see
on page 69 if you plan to use
Switching the
speakers with an impedance of less than 8
After selecting
setting
on page 37, you can use the speakers connected
2nd Zone
in
Surround back speaker
to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear
panel to listen to stereo playback in another room. See
Switching the speaker system
below for the listening
options with this setup.
1Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back
speaker terminals on the rear panel.
Connect them the same way you connected your
speakers in
Make sure to review
Installing your speaker system
Placing the speakers
when placing the speakers in another room.
2Select ‘2nd Zone’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu.
See
Surround back speaker setting
on page 37 to do this.
Switching the speaker system
If you selected
on page 37, three speaker system settings are possible
using the
or
Front Bi-Amp
speaker system on or off. The options below are for the
2nd Zone
•Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to
select a speaker system setting.
As mentioned above, if you have selected
the button will simply switch your main speaker system
(A) on or off.
SPEAKERS
PHONES
2nd Zone
SPEAKERS
in
Surround back speaker setting
button. If you selected
, the button will simply switch your main
(TUNE +)
ENTER
(TUNE –)
RETURN
1
MULTI – ROOM &
BAND
SOURCE/REC SEL
TUNER
CONTROL ON/OFF
EDIT
MCACC
SETUP MIC
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO LRAUDIO
setting only.
AV
PARAMETER
(ST –)(ST +)
SETUP
on page 17.
on page 18
Normal (SB)
Normal (SB)
VIDEO
SIGNAL
SELECT
SELECT
PROCESSING
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
, switch off
Ω
).
SBch
STEREO
,
•
SPA
– Sound is output from speaker system A and
the same signal is output from the pre-out terminals.
•
SPB
– Sound is output from the two speakers
connected to speaker system B. Multichannel
sources will not be heard. The same signal is output
from the surround back channel pre-out terminals.
•
SPAB
– Sound is output from speaker system A (up
to 5 channels, depending on the source), the two
speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer.
The sound from speaker system B will be the same as
the sound from speaker system A (multichannel
sources will be downmixed to 2 channels).
•
SP (off) – No sound is output from the speakers. The
same sound is output from the pre-out terminals
(including from your subwoofer, if connected) as
when selecting speaker system A (above).
Bi-amping your front speakers
Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver
and low frequency driver of your speakers to different
amplifiers (in this case, to both front and surround back
terminals) for better crossover performance. Your
speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate
terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement
will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.
1Connect your speakers as shown below.
This illustration below shows the connections for biamping your front left speaker. Hook up your front right
speaker in the same way.
SPEAKERS
A
FRONT
CENTERSURROUND
RLR LRL(Single)
Front left
speaker
High
Low
Since both front and surround back speaker terminals
output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front
or surround back) is powering which part (
of the speaker.
• Make sure that the
+
/ – connections are properly
inserted.
SURROUND BACK /
High
B
SELECTABLE
or
Low
08
)
Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:
Note
1• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in
from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).
• Depending on the settings in
• All speaker systems (except
Surround back speaker setting
2nd Zone
connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.
Manual speaker setup
on page 37 output from the surround back pre-out terminals may change.
on page 44. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard
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Other connections
2Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back
System’ menu.
See
Surround back speaker setting
on page 37 to specify
how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.
Caution
• Most speakers with both
have two metal plates that connect the
Low
terminals. These must be removed when you are
High
and
Low
High
terminals
to the
bi-amping the speakers 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
The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as biamping, but additionally, interference effects within the
wire could be reduced, producing better sound. Again, to
do this your speakers must be bi-wireable (that is they
must have separate terminals for the high and low
frequencies). When bi-wiring, make sure you’ve selected
Normal (SB)
setting
•To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to
the speaker terminal on the receiver.
• Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are
fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your
speakers.
• Don't connect different speakers from the same
terminal in this way.
or
2nd Zone
on page 37.
Caution
in
Surround back speaker
Connecting additional amplifiers
This receiver has more than enough power for any home
use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every
channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the
connections shown below to add amplifiers to power
your speakers.
• Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
AC outlet.
ANALOG
INPUT
PRE OUT
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB W.
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
)
Single
LAR
L
iPod
SPEAKERS
IN
FRON
R
RS-232C
ND
CK
LTI CH
CENTER
L
L
IN
VSX-AX4ASi
• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround
back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In
this case plug the amplifier into the left (
terminal only.
• The sound from the surround back terminals will
depend on how you have configured the
back speaker setting
on page 37.
• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the
speaker system to
OFF
, or simply disconnect any
speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front
speaker setting (see
Speaker Setting
large.
LR
Front channel
amplifier
ANALOG
INPUT
Center channel
amplifier (mono)
ANALOG
INPUT
ANALOG
INPUT
LR
Surround channel
amplifier
ANALOG
INPUT
LR
Surround back
channel amplifier
L (Single)
Surround
on page 45) to
Powered
subwoofer
)
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Other connections
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MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
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ZONE3
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OUT1
OUT2
USB
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OUT
OUT
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CD-R/
TAPE
DVD/
LD
TV
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IN
IN
OUT
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IN
IN
IN
YY
ASSIGNABLE
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A
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IN2
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1
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OUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
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ROOM2(ZONE2
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ZONE2
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VCR 1
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VCR 2
)
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3
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OUT
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IN
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IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
RL
HDMI
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
IR
21
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AUDIO
)
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(
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OUT
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CD-R/
TAPE
DVD/
LD
TV
SAT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
PHONO
IN
IN
IN
YY
OUT
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
IN1
IN2
IN1
1
12 V TRIGGER
2
MONITOR
OUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
ROOM2
ROOM2(ZONE2
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
)
(
ZONE2
)
IN2
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
)
IN
OUT
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
RL
HDMI
21
R
Multi-room listening
This receiver can power up to three independent systems
in separate rooms after you have made the proper multiroom connections. An example multi-room setup is
shown below, but the number of multi-room connections
(and the way you choose to connect them) depends on
how you want to set up your system.
Sub room (ZONE 2)Sub room (ZONE 3)Main room
MULTI-ROOM
IR
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
OUT1
S400
ROOM3(
)
ZONE3
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
ROOM2(ZONE2
OUT2
IN2
S400
USB
AUDIO
12 V TRIGGER
HDMI
IN
IN1
1
1
(
IN
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
(
)
SAT
ROOM2
2
IN
(
)
ZONE2
IN2
(
DVR/
)
VCR 1
1
IN
Y
3
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 2
IN3
4
B
P
IN
(
)
CD-R
4
1
ASSIGNABLE
PR
1
21
IN
(
DVD/
IN4
2
IN
)
LD
Y
2
IN
(CD)
P
B
OUT
IR receiver
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
DIGITAL IN
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Different sources can be playing in three rooms at the
same time or, depending on your needs, the same source
can also be used. The main and sub rooms have
independent power (the main room power can be off
while one (or both) of the sub rooms is on) and the sub
rooms can be controlled by the remote or front panel
controls. However, you may need to specify the volume
settings in
Multi-Room setup
on page 65.
AUDIO
ANTENNA
& SOURCE
PHONO
)
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
)
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
OUT
R L
CD
IN
OUT
DVD/
2
LD
1
IN
IN
)
OUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
TV
MONITOR
IN
2
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
SAT
Y
(TV)
2
IN
IN
IN
R
21
ASSIGNABLE
FR FL
VIDEO /
B
P
GAME1
IN
SUB W.
OUT
PR
SUR-
DVR/
ROUND
VCR 1
3
IN
IN
Y
R
OUT
P
B
DVR/
R
SURROUND
VCR 2
PR
IN
MULTI CH
IN
OUT
R L
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
31
CONTROL
AUDIO
VIDEO
Multi-room listening options
The following table shows what you can listen to in each
sub room
Sub room
ROOM2 (ZONE2)
ROOM3 (ZONE3)
:
Input sources available
iPod, the built-in tuner and other analog audio
sources (except
sources, only composite video is possible.
Only digital audio sources (the input source
must already be assigned using the
Setup menu
MULTI CH IN
on page 63) are available.
). With video
Basic multi-room setup (ROOM 2)
1Connect a separate amplifier to the MULTI-ROOM &
SOURCE OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the MULTIROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks, both on the rear
of this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub
room amplifier as shown in the following illustration.
CENTE
L
L
BACK
Sub roomMain room
MULTI-ROOM
IR
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
OUT1
S400
ROOM3
(
)
ZONE3
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
OUT2
IN2
S400
USB
AUDIO
HDMI
IN
IN1
1
IN
(
)
SAT
ROOM2
2
IN
(
ZONE2
IN2
(
DVR/
)
VCR 1
IN
3
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 2
IN3
4
IN
(
)
CD-R
4
1
ASSIGNABLE
1
21
IN
(
DVD/
IN4
IN
)
LD
2
IN
(CD)
OUT
DIGITAL
ROOM2(ZONE2
12 V TRIGGER
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
)
1
Y
P
B
PR
2
Y
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
OUT
R L
OUT
DVD/
2
LD
1
IN
IN
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
TV
MONITOR
IN
2
IN
OUT
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
SAT
Y
(TV)
2
IN
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO /
P
B
GAME1
IN
OUT
PR
DVR/
VCR 1
3
IN
IN
Y
OUT
B
P
DVR/
VCR 2
PR
IN
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
31
VIDEO
The Input
A
ANTENNA
PHON
IN
)
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR
SUB W.
SURROUN
R
R
O
R L
CONT
AUDIO
08
Making multi-room connections
It is possible to make these connections if you have a
separate TV and speakers for your primary (
1
room, and a separate amplifier
secondary (
ROOM 3
) sub room. You will also need a
(and speakers) for your
separate amplifier if you are not using the Surround Back
System setup (see below) for your primary sub room.
There are two primary sub room setups possible with this
system. Choose whichever works best for you.
Note
1 You can't use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub room. You
can, however, use the features available with your sub room amplifier.
ROOM 2
) sub
Surround Back System multi-room setup (ROOM 2)
You must select
MR&S
in
Surround back speaker setting
on page 37 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the
sub room will be temporarily interrupted when
controlling the main room (for example, changing the
input source or starting playback).
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08
(
Single
)
SURROUND BACK /
B
S400
YY
IN1
1
12 V TRIGGER
2
MONITOR
OUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
ROOM2
(
ZONE2
)
IN2
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
)
IN
OUT
1
IN
IN
HDMI
C
T
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
ROOM3
(
ZONE3
)
OUT1
OUT2
S400
(
AUDIO
)
S400
IN2
IN1
IR
Other connections
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En
•Connect a TV monitor to the MULTI-ROOM &
SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks on the rear of this
receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the
surround back speaker terminals as shown below.
Using the multi-room controls
The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust
the sub room volume and select sources. See
remote controls
control unit
below and (VSX-AX4ASi only)
Sub remote
on page 27 for more on using the remote
control with the multi-room feature.
Sub room Main room
MULTI-ROOM
IR
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
OUT1
S400
ROOM3
(
)
ZONE3
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
ROOM2(ZONE2
OUT2
IN2
S400
USB
AUDIO
12 V TRIGGER
HDMI
IN
IN1
1
1
(
IN
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
(
)
SAT
ROOM2
2
IN
(
)
ZONE2
IN2
(
DVR/
)
VCR 1
1
IN
Y
3
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 2
IN3
4
P
B
IN
(
)
CD-R
41
ASSIGNABLE
PR
1
21
IN
(
DVD/
IN4
2
IN
)
LD
Y
2
IN
(CD)
B
P
OUT
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
AV
PARAMETER
(ST –)(ST +)
SETUP
AUTO SURR/
STREAM DIRECT
(TUNE +)
TUNER
EDIT
ENTER
RETURN
(TUNE –)
PHASE
CONTROL
SPEAKERS
MULTI-ROOM
AUDIO PRE OUT
ANTENNA
& SOURCE
PHONO
)
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
)
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
OUT
R
L
SUB W.
CD
IN
OUT
DVD/
2
LD
1
IN
IN
)
OUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
TV
MONITOR
IN
2
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
SAT
Y
(TV)
2
IN
IN
IN
L
R
21
ASSIGNABLE
P
B
PR
3
IN
Y
B
P
PR
S - VIDEO
31
iPod
FR FL
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
CENTER
SUB W.
OUT
SUR-
DVR/
ROUND
VCR 1
IN
R
L
OUT
DVR/
R
L
SURROUND
VCR 2
BACK
IN
MULTI CH
IN
OUT
IN
R L
VIDEO
CONTROL
AUDIO
VIDEO
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
)
Single
LAR
SPEAKERS
IN
CENTER
FRONT
RL R LRL
RS-232C
SURROUND
TWO VOLTAGE
SELECTORS
220 V 230-
110 V
110 V
120-127 V
AC IN
AC IN
240 V
120-127 V
220 V
230-240 V
SURROUND BACK /
B
(
)
Single
SELECTABLE
PHONES
STANDBY/ON
PHASE
MCACC
CONTROL
POSITION
INPUT
SELECTOR
MULTI – ROOM &
VIDEO
SIGNAL
BAND
SOURCE/REC SEL
CONTROL ON/OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO LRAUDIO
DIGITAL PRECISION
PROCESSING
SELECT
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
SELECT
SBch
PROCESSING
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-AX4ASi
1Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE ON/OFF button
on the front panel.
Each press selects a multi-room option:
Secondary multi-room setup (ROOM 3)
•Connect a separate amplifier to the OUT1 ROOM3
(ZONE3) digital output on the rear of this receiver.
The amplifier must have an optical digital input to make
this connection. This will allow you to hear the digital
output of a component in a second sub room.
1
ROOM 2 ON
room
•
ROOM 2&3 ON
ROOM 3 ON
•
sub room
•
Off
– Switches the multi-room feature off
MULTI ROOM
The
– Selects your primary (
ROOM 2
– Select both sub rooms
– Selects your secondary (
ROOM 3
indicator lights when the multi-room
•
control has been switched on.
2Press CONTROL to select the sub room(s) you want.
If you selected
between
• When the receiver is on,
Sub room (ROOM 3)
DIGITAL IN
Main room
MULTI-ROOM
IR
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
OUT1
S400
ROOM3
(
)
ZONE3
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
OUT2
IN2
S400
USB
AUDIO
12 V TRIGGER
HDMI
IN
IN1
1
1
(
IN
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
(
)
SAT
ROOM2
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
2
IN
(
)
ZONE2
OUT
IN2
(
DVR/
)
VCR 1
1
IN
Y
3
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 2
IN3
4
B
P
IN
(
)
CD-R
41
ASSIGNABLE
PR
1
21
IN
(
DVD/
IN4
2
IN
)
LD
Y
2
IN
(CD)
B
P
OUT
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
OUT
R
L
OUT
DVD/
2
LD
1
IN
IN
)
TV
IN
2
IN
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
SAT
Y
(TV)
2
IN
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO /
B
P
GAME1
IN
OUT
PR
DVR/
VCR 1
3
IN
IN
Y
OUT
B
P
DVR/
VCR 2
PR
IN
R L
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
31
AUDIO
VIDEO
operations for the sub room are done while
and your selected sub room(s) show in the display. If
this is not showing, the front panel controls affect the
main room only.
3Use the
for the room you have selected.
For example,
to the
CD-R
• If you select
TUNER
station presets
this).
Note
1 Only one sub room is possible if you connect the
2 Note that when recording, this also selects the
3 If the receiver is in standby, the display is dimmed, and
4 The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time. Therefore, changing the station in one room also changes the station in the other room.
Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast.
OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3)
RECOUT
input source. See
ZONE
and your selected sub room(s) continue to show in the display.
digital output to your second sub room.
Making an audio or a video recording
ROOM 2&3 ON
ROOM 2
and
INPUT SELECTOR
ROOM 2 CD-R
inputs to the primary (
TUNER
above, you can toggle
ROOM 3
.
3
make sure that any
dial to select the source
sends the source connected
ROOM 2
, you can use the front panel
controls to select a preset station (see
on page 33 if you’re unsure how to do
4
on page 67 for more on this.
) sub room.
Multi-room
STEREO
HOME
STANDARD
ADVANCED
THX
SURROUND
SURROUND
MASTER
VOLUME
) sub
)
ZONE
Saving
2
Other connections
MULTI CH
IN
SURROUND
BACK
CONTROL
L
OUT
FMUNBAL 7
MONIT
OUT
OUT
IN2
IN1
1
12 V TRIGGER
2
ROOM2(ZONE2
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
IR
08
4Use the
MASTER VOLUME
dial to adjust the
volume.
This is only possible if you selected the
volume control in
Multi-Room setup
VARIABLE
on page 65.
1
5When you’re finished, press CONTROL again to
return to the main room controls.
You can also press the
OFF
button on the front panel to switch off all output to
the sub room(s).
MULTI ROOM & SOURCE ON/
2
Multi-room remote controls
The following table shows the possible multi-room
remote controls:
Button
SHIFT
RECEIVER
What it does
Selects the sub room you want to control,
+
shown in the display as
ROOM2
) or
RCV/RM3 (ZONE/ROOM3
RCV/RM2 (ZONE
Switches on/off power in the currently selected
/
).
sub room.
INPUT
SELECT
Input
source
buttons
VOL +/–
Use to select the input source in the currently
selected sub room.
Use to select the input source directly (this may
not work for some functions) in the currently
selected sub room.
Use to set the listening volume in the currently
selected sub room (
ZONE/ROOM2
only).
Connecting an IR receiver
If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or
shelving unit, you can use an optional IR receiver (such
as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead
of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.
You may need to specify your IR receiver type in
Room setup
on page 65.
1Connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE IR IN (MAIN ROOM) jack on the rear of this
receiver.
If you also plan to use a separate IR receiver in the sub
room, connect this to the
ROOM2(ZONE2)
jack. This will
allow you to use the sub room remote control as
explained in (VSX-AX4ASi only)
Sub remote control unit
on page 27.
Closet or shelving unit
IR
IN
CONTROL
INOUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
S400
ROOM3
(
)
ZONE3
(
AUDIO
OUT2
S400
USB
AUDIO
IN
1
IN
(
)
SAT
2
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 1
3
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 2
4
IN
(
)
CD-R
1
4
ASSIGNABLE
1
21
IN
(
DVD/
)
LD
2
IN
(CD)
DIGITAL
IR
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
IN1
)
ROOM2(ZONE2
IN2
12 V TRIGGER
HDMI
IN1
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ROOM2
(
)
ZONE2
IN2
1
IN
Y
IN3
B
P
PR
IN4
2
IN
Y
B
P
OUT
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
Non-Pioneer
component
Pioneer
component
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
)
OUT
2
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
IN
Y
IN
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
B
P
PR
31
AUDIOPRE OUT
ANTENNA
LR
PHONO
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
OUT
DVD/
LD
1
IN
IN
TV
IN
2
IN
(
)
1
DVD/LD
SAT
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
R L
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
FRONT
IN
)
CENTER
L
SUB W.
CD
IN
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
(
Single
CD-R/
LAR
TAPE
IN
L
R
iPod
FR FL
SPEAKERS
IN
CENTER
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
L
R
L
RS-232C
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
OUT
IN
CONTROL
AUDIO
Multi-
)
FRONT
RL
3
IR receiver
2Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE IR OUT jack on the rear of this
receiver to link it to the IR receiver.
Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for
the type of cable necessary for the connection.
• If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR
receiver, see
with this unit’s sensor
CONTROL
Note
1 The volume levels of the main and sub rooms are independent.
2• You won’t be able to switch the main room off completely unless you’ve switched off the multi-room control first.
• If you don’t plan to use the multi-room feature for awhile, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby.
3• Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window.
• Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility.
• If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel.
Operating other Pioneer components
on page 76 to connect to the
jacks instead of the
IR OUT
jack.
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M
R
C
Other connections
Switching components on and off using
the 12 volt trigger
You can connect components in your system (such as a
screen or projector) to this receiver so that they switch on
or off using 12 volt triggers when you select an input
function. However, you must specify which input
functions switch on the trigger using the
menu
on page 63. Note that this will only work with
The Input Setup
Using this receiver with a Pioneer
plasma display
If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an
SR+ cable
of various convenient features, such as automatic video
input switching of the plasma display when the input is
changed.
components that have a standby mode.
12V
TRIGGER
MULTI-ROOM
IR
& SOURCE
/
REC SEL
OUT1
S400
ROOM3
(
)
ZONE3
(
OUT2
S400
USB
AUDIO
IN
1
IN
(
)
SAT
2
IN
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
ROOM2(ZONE2
12 V TRIGGER
1
)
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
OUT
2
)
IN1
)
AUDIO
IN2
HDMI
IN1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ROOM2
(
ZONE2
MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
A
MULTI-
R
OUT
DVD/
LD
1
IN
TV
IN
2
•Connect the 12V TRIGGER jack of this receiver to
the 12V trigger of another component.
Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the
connection.
• The trigger maximum power is DC OUT 12 V/50 mA
total.
After you’ve specified the input functions that will switch
on the trigger, you’ll be able to switch the component on
or off just by pressing the input function(s) you’ve set on
page 63.
1
to connect it to this unit and take advantage
2
CONTROL
OUT
Pioneer plasma
display
IR
S400
S400
A-
DIGITAL
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IN1
(
)
AUDIO
IN2
HDMI
IN1
1
(
DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ROOM2
(
ZONE2
IN2
1
IN
Y
IN3
B
P
4
PR
2
IN4
2
IN
Y
B
P
OUT
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
ROOM2(ZONE2
12 V TRIGGER
)
)
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
2
1
IN
)
2
IN
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
Y
(TV)
2
IN
21
ASSIGNABLE
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
B
P
PR
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
31
VIDEO
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2
R
OUT
DVD/
LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
VIDEO /
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
R L
AUDIO
AUDIOPRE OUT
PHONO
IN
)
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR FL
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
OUT
CONTROL
LR
SUB W.
LR
L
iPod
IN
CENTER
L
L
RS-232C
IN
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Important
• If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an
SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control
at the plasma display remote sensor to control the
receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the
receiver using the remote control if you switch the
plasma display off.
• Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need
to make a few settings in the receiver. See
Setup menu
plasma displays
Note
1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for
more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection).
2 This receiver is compatible with all SR+ equipped Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.
on page 63 and
SR+ Setup for Pioneer
on page 65 for detailed instructions.
The Input
Other connections
•Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the
CONTROL IN
OUT
jack of your plasma display.
DVD player
To make the most of the SR+ features, you should
connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a
slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For
each component, connect the video output directly to the
plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/
or digital) to this receiver.
jack of this receiver with the
VIDEO
INPUT 1
Pioneer plasma
display
Satellite receiver, etc
DVD/LD
AUDIO IN
STANDBY/ON
PHASE
CONTROL
PHASE
MCACC
AUTO SURR/
CONTROL
POSITION
STREAM DIRECT
INPUT
SELECTOR
This receiver
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-AX4ASi
HOME
STANDARD
THX
SURROUND
CONTROL
VIDEO
INPUT 2
SAT
AUDIO IN
ADVANCED
SURROUND
MASTER
VOLUME
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
plasma display
When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of
features become available to make using this receiver
with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These
features include:
• On-screen displays when making receiver settings,
such as speaker setup, MCACC setup, and so on.
• On-screen volume display.
• On-screen display of listening mode.
• Automatic video input switching on the plasma
display.
• Automatic volume muting on the plasma display.
See also
page 65 for more on setting up the receiver.
1Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver
are switched on and that they are connected with the
SR+ cable.
See
above for more on connecting these components.
2To switch SR+ mode on/off, press
the SR+ button.
The front panel display shows
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
on
Important
• The additional SR+ features do not work when the
iPod function is selected.
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
SLEEP
+
SR
+
10
TUNE
STST
TUNE
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
TUNER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
DVR1 i Pod
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
ENTER
VIDEO
DIMMER
ANALOG
ATT
SEL
S.RETRIEVER
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
• Make sure you have also selected the display input to
which you’ve connected the receiver in
Setup menu
on page 63.
SR+ ON
The Input
RECEIVER
or
SR+ OFF
, then
.
• The automatic volume muting feature is enabled
separately; see
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
on page 65.
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Other connections
Advanced MCACC output using your PC
Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC
output
If you use the Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ (see
page 40) to measure the reverb characteristics of your
listening room, you can check the results graphically
using a computer connected to this receiver. Use a
commercially-available RS-232C cable to connect the RS232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on
the back panel of this receiver (the cable must be cross
type, female–female).
The software to output the results is available by
contacting the Pioneer Authorized Distributor for your
area (as listed on the back page of this manual) as well
as the instructions necessary for using it.
Please make sure your system meets the following
requirements:
• Operating system must be Windows
®
2000, Windows
Millennium Edition, Windows® 98
Second Edition, or Windows
• CPU must be at least Pentium 3 / 300 MHz or AMD
K6 / 300 MHz (or equivalent) with at least 128 MB of
memory, and your monitor must be able to display a
minimum resolution of 800x600.
• An RS-232C port connector is necessary for
graphical output. Refer to the operating instructions
and/or the PC manufacturer for more information on
making the proper port settings.
• System must have internet access.
•Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack on
the rear panel of the receiver.
Make sure that the receiver and all connected
components are switched off and disconnected from the
power outlet when you do this.
1
Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on
this receiver. See the documentation provided with the
Advanced MCACC application for more information.
®
XP, Windows®
®
NT 4.0 (Service pack 6).
Before continuing, make sure you have completed steps
1–3 in
Note that transmission data is erased when the receiver
is turned off.
1Select ‘Reverb Output PC’ and press
When the receiver is ready for transmission,
MCACC application on your PC
2Start the MCACC application on your computer.
Follow the instructions provided with the application. It
will take about ten seconds for the transmission to
complete, then you will be able to analyze the output on
your computer. Since the data will be cleared from the
receiver when you restart reverb measurement or turn off
the receiver, you might want to save the information on
your PC after measurement.
3When you’re finished, press
You’ll be taken to the Advanced EQ Setup. Depending on
the results, you may want to continue with the Advanced
EQ setup (see
on page 42 for more on this). You can also simply press
RETURN
Calibration EQ setup.
Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
ENTER
shows on the OSD.
3e.EQ Professional
1.Reverb Measurement
2.Reverb View
3.Reverb Output PC
4.Advanced EQ Setup
ENTER:Next :Return
3e3.Reverb Output PC
MCACC:M1. MEMORY 1
Start the MCACC
application on your PC
:Cancel
RETURN
.
Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
again to exit the Professional Acoustic
on page 40.
.
Start the
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RS-232C
Personal computer
Note
1 Make sure that you do this before continuing to the
ment data is cleared if you switch off the power).
Reverb Measurement
option in
Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
on page 42 (measure-
Other Settings
Chapter 9:
Other Settings
The Input Setup menu
You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu
if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to
the default settings (see
possible settings
receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal
so the buttons on the remote correspond to the
components you’ve connected.
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
DVR2
CD-R
DVR1 i Pod
1Switch on the receiver and your TV.
Use the RECEIVER
2Press
the
SETUP
RECEIVER
button.
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
///
buttons and
screens and select menu items. Press
confirm and exit the current menu.
3Select ‘Input Setup’ from the System Setup menu.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
Input function default and
below). In this case, you need to tell the
SYSTEM OFF
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
MULTI IN
ROOM2/3
TUNER
RECEIVER
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV VOL
+
STST
10
TUNE
TUNE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
SELECT
ENTER
TV CH
BAND
CLASS
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
VOL
DISC
button to switch on.
on the remote control, then press
ENTER
to navigate through the
: Exit
RETURN
6.Input Setup (1/2)
Input DV D
Digital In [ COAX-1 ]
HDMI Input [ Input-2 ]
Component In [ Comp-2 ]
S-Video In [ Input-1 ]
i.LINK In
[ DV-S969A ]
( Next )
to
:Finish
4Select the input function that you want to set up.
The default names correspond with the names next to the
terminals on the rear panel (such as
1/GAME 1
) which, in turn, correspond with the names
DVD/LD
or
VIDEO
on the remote control.
6.Input Setup (1/2)
Input DV D
Digital In [ COAX-1 ]
HDMI Input [ Input-2 ]
Component In [ Comp-2 ]
S-Video In [ Input-1 ]
i.LINK In
[ DV-S969A ]
( Next )
:Finish
6.Input Setup (2/2)
( Back)
TV Game
Input Name Default
12V Trigger1 [ M.ROOM ]
12V Trigger2 [ ROOM 2 ]
PDP In (SR+) [ Input-1 ]
ENTER : Next
:Finish
5Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your
component.
For example, if your DVD player only has an optical
output, you will need to change the
function’s
Digital In
setting from
DVD/LD
COAX 1
input
(default) to the
optical input you’ve connected it to. The numbering
(
OPT1–4
) corresponds with the numbers beside the
inputs on the back of the receiver.
• If you change the setting to an input that has been
previously assigned to another function (for example,
SAT
) then the setting for that function will
automatically be switched off.
• If you used component video cords to connect your
component you must tell the receiver which input
you connected it to, or else you may see the S-video
or composite video input instead of the component
video signal.
1
• If you have more than one iLINK component
connected, you can assign each one to a different
input function in the same way (to check your
settings after doing so, see
on page 52).
inputs
Checking the i.LINK
2
6When you’re finished, select ‘Next’ to continue to
the next screen.
The second screen of the Input setup has three optional
settings:
•
Input name
function for easier identification. Select
do so, or
– You can choose to rename the input
Rename
Default
to return to the system default.
to
09
Note
1 For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is switched off (in
you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.
2• If you assign i.LINK-equipped components to an input (for example
equipped components using the corresponding input source button (or the
allows you to keeps the sound settings you’ve made for other input functions.
• An i.LINK-equipped video component should be assigned to the input function to which you have connected the video signal from the component.
• If you assign an i.LINK input to a certain function (for example
be set to
i.LINK
(not assigned).
DVD/LD
), you will be able to select both audio and video signals from i.LINK-
INPUT SELECT
DVD/LD
) then any digital inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically
button /
INPUT SELECTOR
Setting the AV options
on page 66),
dial). Assigning i.LINK sources also
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09
Other Settings
•
12V Trigger 1 / 2
one of the 12 volt triggers (see
on and off using the 12 volt trigger
M. ROOM, ROOM2, ROOM3
corresponding trigger setting to switch it on
automatically along with the (main or sub) room
specified.
•
PDP In (SR+)
receiver from a plasma display, select the display
input to which you’ve connected the receiver.
7When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the System Setup menu.
Input function default and possible settings
The terminals on the rear of the receiver generally
correspond to the name of one of the input source
functions. If you have connected components to this
receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults
below, see
receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots (
possible assignments.
Input
source
DVD/LD
TV
SAT
DVR/VCR1
DVR/VCR2
VIDEO/GAME1
VIDEO/GAME2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
(VSX-AX4ASi )
USB
CD
CD-R/TAPE/MD
TUNER
PHONO
MULTI CH IN
iPod
i.LINK
The Input Setup menu
Digital i.LINKHDMI
COAX 1
(Fixed)
COAX 2
– After connecting a component to
Switching components
on page 60), select
or
OFF
for the
– To control certain functions on this
1
above to tell the
) indicate
Input Terminals
Component
OPT 1
OPT 2
OPT 3
(
OPT 4
(
HDMI-1
)
(
HDMI-2
)
)
(
HDMI-3
HDMI-4
)
S-Video
IN 1
IN 2
(Fixed)
(Fixed)
(Fixed)
The Other Setup menu
The Other Setup menu is where you can make
customized settings to reflect how you are using the
receiver.
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
TUNER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
DVR1 i Pod
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV VOL
+
1Switch on the receiver and your TV.
Use the RECEIVER
2Press
the
SETUP
RECEIVER
button.
button to switch on.
on the remote control, then press
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
///
buttons and
ENTER
to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press
confirm and exit the current menu.
3Select ‘Other Setup’ then press
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
: Exit
7.Other Setup
a.Multi Room Setup
b.SR+ Setup
c.OSD Adjustment
d.i.LINK Check
4Select the setting you want to adjust.
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to
adjust these settings in order:
•
Multi Room Setup
a multi-room setup (see
SR+ Setup
•
– Specify how you want to control your
Pioneer plasma display (see
plasma displays
•
OSD Adjustment
screen display on your TV (see
– Specify your volume setting for
Multi-Room setup
SR+ Setup for Pioneer
below).
– Adjust the position of the on-
OSD Adjustment
below).
•
i.LINK Check (VSX-AX4ASi only)
equipped components you have connected, and
which input function they are assigned to (
the i.LINK inputs
on page 52).
5Make the adjustments necessary for each setting,
pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.
CLASS
10
TUNE
STST
TUNE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
SELECT
ENTER
ENTER
BAND
TV CH
RETURN
:Return
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
VOL
.
DISC
to
below).
– Check which i.LINK-
Checking
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Note
1 You will have to make an SR+ cable connection from a
setup in
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
plasma display’s remote sensor after making this connection.
CONTROL OUT
on page 60). Note that to control this receiver using the remote, you will have to point it at the
jack on the display to the
CONTROL IN
jack on this receiver (opposite from the
Other Settings
Multi-Room setup
• Default setting:
If you’ve made multi-room connections (see
listening
on page 57) you may need to specify your
volume setting.
1 Select ‘Multi-Room’ from the System Setup
menu.
7.Other Setup
a.Multi Room Setup
b.SR+ Setup
c.OSD Adjustment
d.i.LINK Check
2 Select the volume level setting.
•
Variable
power amplifier in the sub room (this receiver is
simply being used as a pre-amp) and you will be
using this receiver’s controls to adjust the volume.
•
Fixed
– Use this setting if you’ve connected a fully
integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX
receiver) in the sub room and want to use that
receiver’s volume controls. (This setting is not
available if the surround back system setting is set to
Multi Room & Source
With the
Fixed
receiver at maximum volume, so make sure the volume is
quite low in the sub room at first and then experiment to
find the correct level.
3When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
Make the following settings if you have connected a
Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+
cable. Note that the number of function settings available
will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.
See also
on page 60 and
plasma display
1Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
7.Other Setup
a.Multi Room Setup
b.SR+ Setup
c.OSD Adjustment
d.i.LINK Check
Variable
Multi-room
7a.Multi Room Setup
Volume Level
Variable
Be careful of loud
volume when "FIXED"
:Return
is selected.
:Finish
1
– Use this setting if you’ve connected a
.)
setting, the source is sent from this
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
on page 61.
7b.SR+ Setup
PDP Volume Control
OFF
Monitor Out Connect
[ OFF ]
•
ON
– When the receiver is switched to one of the
inputs that use the plasma display (
DVD/LD
example), the volume on the plasma display is muted
so only sound from the receiver is heard.
3Assign any input source connected to the plasma
display to the corresponding input number.
This matches the receiver’s input source with a
numbered video input on the plasma display. For
example, assign
DVD/LD
to
input-2
if you have
connected the your DVD video output to video input 2 on
the plasma display.
• The
Monitor Out Connect
should be set to the input
that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your
plasma display.
7b.SR+ Setup
PDP Volume Control
[ OFF ]
Monitor Out Connect
OFF
:Finish
4When you're finished, press
RETURN
.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
OSD Adjustment
Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems
difficult to see all the instructions on the screen.
1 Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup
menu.
7.Other Setup
a.Multi Room Setup
b.SR+ Setup
c.OSD Adjustment
d.i.LINK Check
:Return
2 Use
///
to move the display field around
until you get one that you feel best suits your TV.
3When you're finished, press
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
X=0 , Y=0
[ Finish ]
ENTER
:Cancel
.
09
, for
:Return
:Finish
2Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.
•
OFF
– The receiver does not control the volume of the
plasma display.
Note
1 If you selected
MR&S
in the
Surround back speaker setting
on page 37, you won’t be able to change the volume level.
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Using other functions
Chapter 10
Using other functions
Setting the AV options
There are a number of additional sound and picture
settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu.
The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.
Important
• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AV
Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current
source, settings and status of the receiver.
1Press
2Use
Depending on the current status / mode of the receiver,
certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the
table below for notes on this.
3Use
See the table below for the options available for each
setting.
4Press
SettingWhat it doesOption(s)
Midnight
Loudness
Tone
control
Bass
Treble
Center
Width
(Applicable
only when
using a center
speaker)
Dimension
Panorama
AV PARAMETER
/
to select the setting you want to adjust.
/
to set it as necessary.
RETURN
a
b
b
to confirm and exit the menu.
Allows you to hear effective surround
sound of movies at low volumes.
Used to get good bass and treble
from music sources at low volumes.
Applies the treble and bass tone
controls to a source, or bypasses
them completely.
Adjusts the amount of bass.–6 to +6 (dB)
Adjusts the amount of treble.–6 to +6 (dB)
Provides a better blend of the front
speakers by spreading the center
channel between the front right and
left speakers, making it sound wider
(higher settings) or narrower (lower
settings).
Adjusts the depth of the surround
sound balance from front to back,
making the sound more distant
(minus settings), or more forward
(positive settings).
Extends the front stereo image to
include the surround speakers for a
‘wraparound’ effect.
.
MID/LDN OFF
MIDNIGHT ON
LOUDNESS ON
BYPASS
ON
default: 0 (dB)
default: 0 (dB)
0 to 7
default:
3
–3 to +3
default:
0
OFF
ON
Setting
Center
b
Image
(Applicable
only when
using a center
speaker)
Effect
High Bit /
High
Sampling
Digital
Noise
Reduction
(DNR)
Dual Mono
Dynamic
Range
Control
(DRC)
Dialog
Enhance-
a
ment
SACD Gain
Sound
Delay
d
HDMI
Digital
Video
Conversion
What it doesOption(s)
Adjusts the center image to create a
wider stereo effect with vocals.
Adjust the effect from 0 (all center
channel sent to front right and left
speakers) to 10 (center channel sent
to the center speaker only).
Sets the effect level for the currently
selected Advanced Surround mode
(each mode can be set separately).
Creates a wider dynamic range with
digital sources like CDs or DVDs.
May improve the quality of sound in a
noisy source (for example, cassette
or video tape with lots of background
noise) when switched on.
Specifies how dual mono encoded
Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks
should be played. Dual mono is not
widely used, but is sometimes
necessary when two languages need
to be sent to separate channels.
Specifies the amount of dynamic
range adjustment to Dolby Digital
and DTS movie soundtracks (you
may want to use this when listening
to surround sound at low volumes).
Localizes dialog in the center
channel to make it stand out from
other background sounds in a TV or
movie soundtrack.
c
Brings out detail in SACDs by
maximizing the dynamic range
(during digital processing).
Some monitors have a slight delay
when showing video, so the
soundtrack will be slightly out of sync
with the picture. By adding a bit of
delay, you can adjust the sound to
match the presentation of the video.
Specifies the routing of the HDMI
audio signal out of this receiver (
or
through
to a TV or plasma display.
Converts video signals for output
from the
MONITOR OUT
video types.
jacks for all
amp
0 to 10
Default:
10 to 90
– Channel
CH1
1 is heard only
– Channel
CH2
2 is heard only
CH1 CH2 –
Both channels
heard from
front speakers
0 to 6 (dB)
default: 0 (dB)
0.0 to 6.0
(frames)
1 second = 30
frames (NTSC)/
25 frames (PAL)
)
THROUGH
3
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
MAX
MID
OFF
ON
AMP
ON
OFF
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Setting
Brightness
Contrast
Hue
Resolution
Aspect
a.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music /
Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
b.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode.
c.You shouldn't have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but
if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to
(
VSX-AX2AS only
with the HDMI interface).
d.When
PURE
e.
There are cases where (depending on the resolution of the video signal
and your monitor) you may not be able to see a picture after selecting a
resolution setting. If this happens, select a different resolution setting.
Also, depending on the source component or the monitor you are using
the output resolution may be different from the setting you’ve made here.
Note that analog input signals are unaffected when using the
1080i
What it doesOption(s)
Adjusts the overall brightness.–10 to +10
Adjusts the contrast between light
and dark.
Adjusts the red/green balance.–10 to +10
e
Specifies the output resolution of the
video signal (select this according to
the resolution of your monitor and
the disc you wish to watch).
Specifies the aspect ratio of an
analog video signal (if the image
doesn’t match your monitor type,
cropping occurs as indicated in
parentheses at left).
– The feature is intended for use with future improvements
THROUGH
(regardless of the setting).
resolution settings.
is selected, the Resolution is automatically set to
default:
0
–10 to +10
default:
0
default:
0
PURE
480p (NTSC)
or 576p (PAL)
720p
1080i
THROUGH
(none)
4:3 (left/right)
ZOOM
(top/bottom)
0
dB
720p
and
Making an audio or a video recording
You can make an audio or a video recording from the
built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source
connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).
Keep in mind you can't make a digital recording from an
analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the
components you are recording to/from are hooked up in
the same way (see
page 10 for more on connections).
Since the video converter is not available when making
recordings (from the video
the same type of video cable for connecting your recorder
as you used to connect your video source (the one you
want to record) to this receiver. For example, you must
connect your recorder using S-video if your source has
also been connected using S-video.
For more information about video connections, see
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video
sources
on page 13.
1Select the source you want to record.
Use the input source buttons (or
• If necessary, press
input signal corresponding to the source component
(see
Choosing the input signal
on this).
2Prepare the source you want to record.
Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.
3Prepare the recorder.
Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording
device and set the recording levels.
Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if
you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set
the audio recording level automatically—check the
component's instruction manual if you're unsure.
4Start recording, then start playback of the source
component.
Connecting your equipment
OUT
jacks) make sure to use
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
TUNER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
DVR1 i Pod
INPUT SELECT
SIGNAL SELECT
to select the
on page 31 for more
on
).
1
Note
1• The receiver's volume, AV parameters (the tone controls, for example), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.
• Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can only be recorded in analog.
• Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded.
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Using other functions
Playing a different source when recording
Using this receiver, it’s possible to listen to a different
source than the one you’re recording.
SPEAKERS
PHONES
(TUNE +)
AV
PARAMETER
(ST –)(ST +)
ENTER
SETUP
(TUNE –)
RETURN
TUNER
EDIT
1During recording, press the
button on the front panel until RECOUT shows in the
1
display.
2 While RECOUT shows in the display, use the
INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source you want
to record.
The default,
RECOUT SOURCE
currently listening to (as in
recording
above).
• Note that the setting you make here is stored in
memory, even if you switch off the receiver, so if you
want to record a different input source later, you
must do so with
RECOUT SOURCE
REC SELECT
.
3After RECOUT disappears from the display, select
the input source you want to listen to.
This will be heard from the main system without affecting
your recording.
2
Tip
• If you have a digital recorder connected to the
DIGITAL OUT1 (ROOM3
3
is switched on (see
on page 58), you can also select a different input
source for this output while
display.
MULTI – ROOM &
VIDEO
SIGNAL
BAND
SOURCE/REC SEL
CONTROL ON/OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO LRAUDIO
SELECT
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
SBch
STEREO
SELECT
PROCESSING
REC SELECT CONTROL
, records the source you’re
Making an audio or a video
, or by selecting
) digital output and
ROOM
Using the multi-room controls
ROOM 3
shows in the
Reducing the level of an analog signal
The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog
signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find
the that the
hear distortion in the sound.
OVER
indicator is lights often, or you can
3
D.ACCESS
SLEEP
+
SR
+
10
VIDEO
DIMMER
ANALOG
SEL
ATT
S.RETRIEVER
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
•Press ANALOG ATT to switch the input attenuator
on or off.
Watching video and audio sources
independently
You can listen to a sound source and select a different
video source on your TV.
SLEEP
+
SR
D.ACCESS
+
10
•While listening to a source, press VIDEO SEL (
SELECT
) to select the video source you want to watch.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the possible video
sources. You can select
VIDEO1, VIDEO2
DVD, TV, SAT, DVR1, DVR2
or
OFF
(no video signal).
VIDEO
DIMMER
ANALOG
ATT
SEL
S.RETRIEVER
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
VIDEO
,
4
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Note
1 If
RECOUT
ROOM 3
2• Note that switching the
3 The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.
4• Note that this feature will not work with video sources assigned to either of the HDMI video inputs.
does not appear in the display, you may have to switch
or off (the
RECOUT SOURCE
• If
MULTI-ROOM
is selected, changing the input source likewise changes the input source used for your recording.
indicator disappears). See
ROOM 2
input source (as explained in
• This feature is not available when watching photos or video content from a connected iPod (see page 49).
ROOM 2
Using the multi-room controls
off by pressing
Multi-room listening
on page 57) also changes the
MULTI ROOM & SOURCE ON/OFF
on page 58 for more on this.
RECOUT
input source.
and selecting either
Using other functions
10
Using the sleep timer
The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a
specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without
worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use
the remote control to set the sleep timer.
•Press
SLEEP
+
SR
D.ACCESS
+
10
SLEEP
repeatedly to set the sleep time.
VIDEO
DIMMER
ANALOG
SEL
ATT
S.RETRIEVER
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
30 min60 min
Off
90 min
• You can check the remaining sleep time at any time
by pressing
cycle through the sleep options again.
SLEEP
once. Pressing repeatedly will
1
Dimming the display
You can choose between four brightness levels for the
front panel display. Note that when selecting sources,
the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.
SLEEP
+
SR
D.ACCESS
+
10
•Press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness
of the front panel display.
VIDEO
DIMMER
ANALOG
ATT
SEL
S.RETRIEVER
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
Checking your system settings
Use the status display screen to check your current
settings for features such as surround back channel
processing and your current MCACC preset.
AUDIO SUBTITLE
HDD
THX
PHASE
STATUS
CH
PHOTO
SBch
STANDARD
MCACC S.DIRECT
DVD
CH
STEREO
ADV. SURR
STATUS
again to
DISP
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
1Press
STATUS
to check the system settings.
These appear on both the OSD and the front panel
2
display.
96kHz STEREO
Signal Select : AUTO
SBch Processin : OFF
Retriever : ON
Video Select : OFF
MCACC Position : M1
Room2/REC SEL : SOURCE
Room3 : SOURCE
The front panel display shows each of the following
settings for two seconds each:
Input sourceListening mode
Signal SelectSurround Back Processing
Sound RetrieverVideo Select
MCACC PositionRoom2 / REC SEL
Room3
2When you’re finished, press
switch off the display.
Switching the speaker impedance
We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system,
but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you
plan to use speakers with a 6
the front panel controls to do this.
•With the receiver in standby, press
ON
while holding down the
Each time you do this, you switch between the
impedance settings:
•
SP 6 OHM
rated at 6
SP 8 OHM
•
rated at 8
Note
1 You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.
2 If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will show
– Use this setting if your speakers are
Ω
.
– Use this setting if your speakers are
Ω
or more.
Ω
impedance rating. Use
STANDBY/
SPEAKERS
button.
OFF
, even though they are on.
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Resetting the system
Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to
the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.
1Switch the receiver into standby.
2While holding down the front panel
PARAMETER
button, press and hold STANDBY/ON
for about three seconds.
The display shows
3Press the front panel
The display shows
4Press
OK
SETUP
appears in the display to indicate that the receiver
RESET?
.
ENTER
RESET OK?
to confirm.
button.
.
has been reset to the factory default settings.
• Note that all settings will be saved, even if the
receiver is unplugged.
Default system settings
Setting
HDMI AudioAmp
Digital Video ConversionOn
SpeakersA
Surround Back SystemNormal (SBch)
Speaker SystemFrontSMALL
CenterSMALL
Surr.SMALL
SBSMALLx2
SWYES
Crossover80 Hz
Bass Peak LevelOFF
X-CurveOFF
THX Audio Setting0.0–0.3 m
Inputs
See
Input function default and possible settings
Multi Room
Room 2 Volume TypeVariable
Room 2 Volume-60
SR+
SR+ Control On/OffOFF
SR+ Volume Control On/OffOFF
Monitor OutOFF
DSP
AV
Default
on page 64.
Setting
MCACC Position MemoryM1: MEMORY 1
Surround back channel
Processing
Phase ControlOn
Sound Delay0 frame
Sound RetrieverOff
Dual MonoCH1
DRCOFF
SACD Gain0 dB
Digital SafetyOFF
Effect Level7 ch Stereo90
Other modes50
2
PL II Music Options Center Width3
Dimension0
PanoramaOFF
Neo:6 OptionsCenter Image3
All InputsListening Mode (2 ch) AUTO SURROUND
Listening Mode (x ch) AUTO SURROUND
Listening Mode (HP)STEREO
See also
Setting the AV options
settings.
MCACC
Channel level (M1–M6)0 dB
Speaker Distance (M1–M6)3.0 m
Standing Wave
(M1–M6)
EQ Data (M1–M6)All channels/bands0 dB
EQ Wide Trim (M1–M6)0.0 dB
on page 66 for other default DSP
Standing Wave On/
Off
ATT0 dB
SWch Wide Trim0.0
Default
ON
ON
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Controlling the rest of your system
Chapter 11:
Controlling the rest of your system
4Use
/
to select the first letter of the brand name
ENTER
.
/
to select the manufacturer’s name from
ENTER
.
/
to select the proper code from the list,
DVD 020
). If there is more than one, start with
2
SOURCE . If it doesn’t
Programming signals
below).
to confirm.
Setting the remote to control other
components
Most components can be assigned to one of the input
source buttons (such as
component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the
remote.
However, there are cases where only certain functions
may be controllable after assigning the proper preset
code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote
control will not work for the model that you are using.
If you can’t find a preset code that matches the
component you want to control, you can still teach the
remote individual commands from another remote
control (see
controls
Programming signals from other remote
below).
Note
• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing
RECEIVER
. To go back a step, press
• After one minute of inactivity, the remote
automatically exits the operation.
DVD/LD
or CD) using the
RETURN
.
of your component then press
This should be the manufacturer’s name (for example, P
for Pioneer).
5Use
the list then press
6Use
then try using this remote with your component.
The code should start with the component type (for
example,
the first one.
To try out the remote control, switch the component on or
off (into standby) by pressing
seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there
is one).
• If you can’t find or properly enter a preset code, you
can still teach the remote individual commands from
another remote control (see
from other remote controls
7If your component is controlled successfully, press
ENTER
The remote LCD display shows OK.
11
Selecting preset codes directly
Programming signals from other
remote controls
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
TUNER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
DVR1 i Pod
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV VOL
+
STST
1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2Use
/
to select PRESET then press
SETUP
10
TUNE
TUNE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
SELECT
ENTER
.
TV CH
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
VOL
ENTER
SETUP
.
3Press the input source button for the component
you want to control then press
ENTER
.
The LCD on the remote displays the component you want
iPod
1
).
buttons.
PIONEER DVR
to control (for example
Note
1 You can’t assign the
2• When using a Pioneer HDD recorder, please select
• When using a Pioneer plasma display released prior to summer 2005, please select preset codes 600 or 231.
3 The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).
4• You can’t assign the RECEIVER, TUNER or iPod buttons.
• TV CONTROL buttons (TV,TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/– and INPUT SELECT) can only be learned after selecting TV CONT.
DVD
or
RECEIVER, TUNER
VIDEO 1
or
If the preset code for your component is not available, or
the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you
can program signals from the remote control of another
component. This can also be used to program additional
operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after
assigning a preset code.
3
1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
.
2Use
/
to select LEARNING then press
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the component
you want to control (for example
3Press the input source button for the component
you want to control then press
PRES KEY
487, 488, 489 or 493.
shows in the LCD display.
SETUP
DVD
ENTER
.
or
4
VIDEO 1
.
SETUP
ENTER
).
.
.
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4Point the two remote controls towards each other
then press the button that will be doing the learning on
this receiver’s remote control.
PRES KEY
starts flashing to indicate the remote is ready
to accept a signal.
• The remote controls should be 3 cm to 5 cm apart.
3 cm to 5 cm
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
RECEIVER SOURCE
ANALOG
ATT
DISC
RETURN
T.EDIT
VOL
ROOM2/3
MENU
RECEIVER
VIDEO
TUNER
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
XM RADIO
TV VIDEO 2
CD-R
i Pod
SLEEP
CD
DVD SAT
DVR2
DVR1
CH
DVD
MUTE
CH LEVEL
STEREO
CLASS
ENTER
MEMORY
ADV. SURR
BAND
SEL
DIMMER
SBch
CH
HDD
TV CH
MCACC S.DIRECT
REC STOP
DTV INFO
STANDARD
ENTER
TUNE
REC
TUNE
TV CONTROL
THX
RECEIVER
INPUT
SELECT
+
ISOPHASE
SIGNAL SEL
ST ST
+10SR
CATEGORY
DISP
MPX
TV VOL
D.ACCESS
SHIFT
AUDIO SUBTITLE
STATUS
MULTI OPE
TOP MENU
SETUP
GUIDE
AV PARAMETER
DTV MENU
5Press the corresponding button on the other remote
control that is sending (teaching) the signal to this
receiver’s remote control.
For example, if you want to learn the playback control
signal, press and hold
OK
show
if the operation has been learned.
briefly. The LCD display will
1
If for some reasons the operation hasn’t been learned the
ERROR
LCD will display
again. If this happens, keep pressing the (teaching)
KEY
briefly and then display
PRES
button as you vary the distance between the two remotes,
2
OK
until the LCD display shows
.
Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be
3
learned from other remote controls.
The buttons
available are shown below (with the exception of the TV
SHIFT
controls, a combination of
and these buttons can
also be learned):
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
i Pod
+
10
TUNE
ENTER
TUNE
TV CONTROL
TUNER
DIMMER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
ANALOG
VIDEO
ATT
SEL
S.RETRIEVER
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
TV VOL
SELECT
REC
A
REC STOP
MPX
EON
BCDE
AUDIO SUBTITLE
HDD
DISP
CH
PHOTO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
SBch
VOL
MUTE
JUKE BOX
DVD
CH
STEREO
DVR1
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
SLEEP
SR
+
STST
6To program additional signals for the current
component repeat steps 4 and 5.
To program signals for another component, exit and
repeat steps 1 through 5.
7Press and hold the RECEIVER button for a couple of
seconds to exit and store the operation(s).
Note
1 Note that interference from TVs or other devices will sometimes result in the remote control learning the wrong signal.
2• Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together or farther apart.
• If the remote LCD shows
you’re not using to free up more memory (note that some signals may take more memory than others).
3 Note that the number key decimal button (
FULL
, it means the memory is full. See
+10/D.ACCESS
Erasing one of the remote control button settings
) may not be learned with some components.
Erasing one of the remote control
button settings
This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and
restores the button to the factory default.
1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2Use
/
to select
ERASE
SETUP
.
then press
ENTER
SETUP
.
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the component
corresponding to the button setting to be erased.
3Press the input source button corresponding to the
command to be erased then press
The LCD display flashes
PRES KEY
ENTER
.
.
4Press and hold the button to be erased for two
seconds.
The LCD display shows OK or
NO CODE
to confirm the
button has been erased.
5Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.
6Press and hold the RECEIVER button for a couple of
seconds when you’re done.
Resetting the remote control presets
This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and
programmed buttons.
1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2Use
RESET
3Press and hold
/
to select
RESET
flashes in the LCD display.
ENTER for about two seconds
SETUP
.
then press
ENTER
SETUP
.
.
The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have
been erased.
Confirming preset codes
Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned
to an input source button.
1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2Use
/
to select READ ID then press
SETUP
.
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the input source
button you want to check.
3Press the button of the component for which you
want to check the preset code, then press ENTER.
The brand name and preset code appears in the display
for three seconds.
below to erase a programmed button
SETUP
ENTER
.
.
.
.
Controlling the rest of your system
11
Renaming input source names
You can customize the names that appear on the remote
LCD when you select an input source (for example, you
could change the name of
1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2Use
/
to select
DVR 1
RENAME
to
HDD/DVR
SETUP
.
then press
).
SETUP
ENTER
.
.
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the
input source you want to rename.
3Press the input source button you want to rename
then press
4Use
ENTER
.
/
to select NAME EDT then press
ENTER
.
To reset the button to its original (default) name, select
NAME RST
above.
5Edit the name of the input source in the remote
control LCD, pressing
Use
/
to change the character and
ENTER
when you’re finished.
/
to move
forward/back a position. The name can be up to eight
characters (the possible characters are listed below).
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
0123456789 \ / * + –
[space]
Direct function
• Default setting:
You can use the direct function feature to control one
component using the remote control while at the same
time, using your receiver to playback a different
component. This could let you, for example, use the
remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver
and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your
VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.
When direct function is on, any component you select
(using the input source buttons) will be selected by both
the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct
function off, you can operate the remote control without
affecting the receiver.
1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2Use
/
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the
input source you want to control.
3Press the input source button for the component
you want to control then press
4Use
press
/
ENTER
The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting.
ON
1
SETUP
.
.
to select
DIRECT F
SETUP
.
then press
ENTER
.
ENTER
to switch direct function ON or OFF then
.
Multi Operation and System Off
The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a
series of up to 5 commands for the components in your
system. For example, you could turn on your TV, turn on
your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD using
only two buttons on the remote control.
Similar to multi operations, System Off allows you to use
one button to stop and switch off a series of components
in your system at the same time.
Programming a multi-operation or a
shutdown sequence
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CD
TV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
TUNER
ENTER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
.
DVR1 i Pod
1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2Use
/
to select MULTI OP or SYS OFF from the
menu and press
If you selected Multi Operation
the remote prompts you for an input source button.
If you selected System Off
3Press the input source button for the component
that will start the multi-operation then press
For example, if you want to start the sequence by
switching on your DVD player, press
4Use
/
to select CODE EDT then press
To erase any previously stored multi-operations (or
shutdown sequences) select
5Use
/
press
to select a command in the sequence then
ENTER
.
If this is the first command in the sequence, select 1ST
CODE. Otherwise, simply choose the next command in the sequence. PRES KEY flashes after you press ENTER.
6If necessary, press the input source button for the
component whose command you want to input.
This is only necessary if the command is for a new
component (input source).
(
(
SYSOFF
CODE ERS
2
D.ACCESS
+
10
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
TUNE
STST
ENTER
SETUP
TUNE
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV VOL
SELECT
SETUP
.
MULTI OP
), go to step 4.
DVD
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
CH LEVEL
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
TV CH
VOL
SETUP
), the LCD on
ENTER
.
ENTER
above.
.
.
.
Note
1 You can’t use direct function with the TV CONT function.
2• Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 71 for more on this).
• Some units may take some time to power up, in which case multiple operations may not be possible.
• Power on and off commands only work with components that have a standby mode.
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DIMMER
PHOTO
DIMMER
PHOTO
Controlling the rest of your system
7Select the button for the command you want to
input.
The following remote control commands can be
selected:
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
TV VIDEO 2
CD
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
DVR2
CD-R
MULTI IN
i Pod
+
10
TUNE
ENTER
TUNE
TV CONTROL
TUNER
DIMMER
ROOM2/3
RECEIVER
ANALOG
VIDEO
ATT
SEL
CLASS
ENTER
BAND
CH LEVEL
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
S.RETRIEVER
DISC
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
TV VOL
SELECT
REC
A
REC STOP
MPX
EON
BCDE
AUDIO SUBTITLE
HDD
DISP
CH
PHOTO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
SBch
VOL
MUTE
JUKE BOX
DVD
CH
STEREO
DVR1
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETER
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
SLEEP
SR
+
STST
• You don't need to program the receiver to switch on
or off. This is done automatically.
With Pioneer components
, you don’t need to:
• program the power to switch off in a shutdown
sequence (except DVD recorders);
• program the power to switch on if it’s the source
component selected in step 3;
• program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the
input function (selected in step 2) has video input
terminals;
These take priority in multi operations (not shutdown).
8Repeat steps 5–7 to program a sequence of up to
five commands.
/
9When you’re finished, use
from the menu and press
ENTER
You will return to the remote control
* EXIT *
again to exit.
to select EDITEXIT
.
SETUP
menu. Select
Using multi operations
You can start multi operations with the receiver switched
on, or in standby.
STATUS
SBch
STEREO
SIGNAL SEL
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
1 Press MULTI OPE.
MULTI OP
2
flashes in the display.
Press
an input source button that has been set up
with a multi operation.
The receiver switches on (if it was in standby) and the
programmed multi operation is performed automatically.
Using System off
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVERSOURCE
SELECT
CDTV VIDEO 2
DVD SAT
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
1 Press MULTI OPE.
MULTI OP
2Press
flashes in the display.
SOURCE
.
The command sequence you programmed will run, then
all Pioneer components will switch off
receiver.
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
SIGNAL SEL
THX
PHASE
RECEIVER
STANDARD
1
SBch
STEREO
ADV. SURR
MCACC S.DIRECT
, followed by this
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Note
1 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent.
Controlling the rest of your system
11
Controls for TVs
This remote control can control components after
entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the
commands (see
components
source buttons to select the component.
• The
TV CONTROL
dedicated to control the TV assigned to the
button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the
TV CONT
Button(s)
TV
INPUT
SELECT
TV CH +/–
TV VOL +/–
SOURCESwitches the TV or CATV between
AUDIO / DISP
SUBTITLE
GUIDE
RETURN
Number
buttons
+10
button Use to add a decimal point when
ENTER/
DISC
MENU
Select the menu screen.Cable TV/Satellite
///
&
ENTER
TOP MENU
Setting the remote to control other
on page 71 for more on this). Use the input
buttons on the remote control are
TV CONT
button.
FunctionComponents
Press to switch the component
assigned to the
button on or off.
Switches the TV input. (Not
possible with all models.)
Selects channels.Cable TV/Satellite
Adjust the TV volume.Cable TV/Satellite
standby and on.
Use to choose the ‘A’ commands
on a Satellite TV menu.
Use to choose the RED/B
commands on a Satellite TV/TV
menu.
Use to choose the CYAN/E
commands on a Satellite TV/TV
menu.
Use to choose the GREEN/C
commands on a Satellite TV/TV
menu.
Use to choose the YELLOW/D
commands on a Satellite TV/TV
menu.
Use to switch audio tracks. Satellite TV/TV
Use to return to the previously
selected channel.
Use as the
navigating.
Switches
Use to select
Use to select a specific TV
channel.
selecting a specific TV channel.
Use to enter a channel.Cable TV/Satellite
Press to select or adjust and
navigate items on the menu
screen.
Switches
TV CONT
GUIDE
TEXT OFF
RETURN
TEXT ON
button for
for TVs.TV
or
EXIT
for TVs.TV
Cable TV/Satellite
TV/TV
TV
TV/TV
TV/TV
Cable TV/Satellite
TV/TV
Satellite TV
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Cable TV/Satellite
TV/TV
Cable TV/Satellite
TV/TV
.Satellite TV/TV
Cable TV/Satellite
TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
TV/TV
TV/TV
Cable TV/Satellite
TV/TV
Controls for other components
This remote control can control these components after
entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the
commands (see
components
source buttons to select the component.
Button (s)
SOURCEPress to switch the component
REC
(
SHIFT+)
REC STOP
(
SHIFT+)
JUKEBOX
(
SHIFT+)
Number
buttons
+10
button Selects tracks higher than 10. (For
ENTER/
DISC
Setting the remote to control other
on page 71 for more on this). Use the input
FunctionComponents
between standby and on.
Press to return to the start of the
current track or chapter.
Repeated presses skips to the start
of previous tracks or chapters.
Press to advance to the start of the
next track or chapter.
Repeated presses skips to the start
of following tracks or chapters.
Pause playback or recording.CD/MD/CD-R/
Start playback.CD/MD/CD-R/
Hold down for fast forward
playback.
Hold down for fast reverse
playback.
Stops playback.CD/MD/CD-R/
Starts recording. MD/CD-R/VCR/
Stops recording.DVR player
Switches to the Jukebox feature.DVR player
Directly access tracks on a
program source.
Use the number buttons to
navigate the on-screen display.
example, press
select track 13.)
Chooses the disc.Multiple CD
Use as the
Displays the setup screen for DVR
players.
Changes sides of the LD.LD player
+10
then 3 to
ENTER
button.VCR/DVD
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/
DVD/LD player
CD/MD/CD-R/
DVD/LD player
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
DVR player/
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/LD player
DVD/DVR player
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/LD player
player
DVR player
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Controlling the rest of your system
Button (s)
TOP MENU
FunctionComponents
Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a
DVD player.
MENU
Displays menus concerning the
current DVD or DVR you are using.
ENTER
/
///
&
ENTER
GUIDE
CH +/–
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
Pauses the tape. Cassette deck
Stops the tape. Cassette deck
Starts playback.Cassette deck
Fast rewinds/fast forwards the
tape.
Navigates DVD menu/options.DVD/DVR player
Press to access the DVD player
setup screen.
Selects channels.VCR/DVD/DVR
Changes the audio language or
channel.
Displays/changes the subtitles on
multilingual DVDs.
SHIFT
+SUBTITLE
HDD
(SHIFT +
Switches to the VCR controls when
using a VCR/DVD/HDD recorder.
Switches to the hard disk controls
when using a DVD/HDD recorder.
CH–)
DVD (SHIFT
+ CH+)
Switches to the DVD controls
when using a DVD/HDD recorder.
DVD/DVR player
DVD/DVR player
Cassette deck
DVD/DVR player
player
DVD/DVR player
DVD/DVR player
VCR/DVD/DVR
player
DVR player
DVR player
Operating other Pioneer components
with this unit’s sensor
Many Pioneer components have SR
which can be used to link components together so that
you can use just the remote sensor of one component.
When you use a remote control, the control signal is
passed along the chain to the appropriate component.
Important
• Note that if you use this feature,
also have at least one set of analog audio or video jacks
connected
to another component for grounding
purposes.
1 Decide which component you want to use the
remote sensor of.
When you want to control any component in the chain,
this is the remote sensor at which you’ll point the
corresponding remote control.
2Connect the
to the
CONTROL IN
CONTROL OUT
jack of another Pioneer component.
Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the
connection.
AUDIOPRE OUT
NTENNA
PHONO
IN
SOURCE
(
)
ZONE2
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
R
FR FL
SUB W.
SURROUND
R
R
L
CONTROL
DIO
OUT
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH
IN
LR
SUB W.
CONTROL
IN OUT
LR
L
iPod
IN
CENTER
L
L
RS-232C
IN
CONTROL
jacks
1
make sure that you
jack of that component
CONTROL
IN OUT
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3Continue the chain in the same way for as many
components as you have.
Note
1• If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, refer to
If you have connected a remote control to the
• See
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
CONTROL IN
jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using the remote sensor.
on page 60 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display.
Setting the remote to control other components
on page 71.
Additional information
Chapter 12:
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks
listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
Power
12
Symptom
The power does not turn on.• Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet.
The receiver suddenly switches
off or the Phase Control indicator
blinks.
During loud playback the power
suddenly switches off.
The unit does not respond when
the buttons are pressed.
AMP ERR
blinks in the display,
then the power automatically
switches off. The
and the power does not turn on.
FAN STOP
then the power automatically
switches off.
OVERHEAT
then the power automatically
switches off.
The receiver suddenly switches
off or
DIGITAL PRECISION
PROCESSING
display.
MCACC
blinks in the display,
blinks in the display
blinks in the
Remedy
• Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.
• Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires. If
so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized
independent service company.
• Turn down the volume.
• Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the
• Try switching on the digital safety feature (put the receiver into standby, hold down the
the front panel and press STANDBY/ON
effect) and
With
• Try switching the receiver off then back on again.
• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer
authorized independent service company for help.
blinks
• Something is obstructing the fan. Remove the obstruction and try switching the receiver back on. If the
fan is still not working, or you can't remove the object, unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer
authorized independent service company.
• The fan is malfunctioning. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent
service company.
• Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. Check the safety
precautions on pages 2–3 for information on improving heat dispersal.
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized
independent service company.
SAFETY OFF
SAFETY 1
. If the power switches off even with
or
SAFETY 2
on, some features may be unavailable.
Manual MCACC setup
to switch between
SAFETY 1
SAFETY 2
switched on, turn down the volume.
on page 38.
(medium effect),
SETUP
SAFETY 2
button on
(more
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Additional information
No sound
SymptomRemedy
No sound is output when an
input source is selected.
No sound output from the front
speakers.
No sound from the surround or
center speakers.
No sound from surround back
speakers.
No sound from subwoofer.• Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up.
No sound from one speaker.• Check the speaker connection (see
Sound is produced from analog
components, but not from digital
ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.).
No sound is output or a noise is
output when Dolby Digital/DTS
software is played back.
• Check the volume, mute setting (press
• Make sure the correct input source is selected.
• Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.
• Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press
you won’t be able to hear any other signal format.
• Check that the source component is connected properly (see
• Check that the speakers are connected properly (see
• Check that the Stereo listening mode isn’t selected; select one of the surround listening modes (see
Listening in surround sound
• Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see
• Check the channel level settings (see
• Check the speaker connections (see
• Check that the surround back speakers are set to
• Make sure surround back processing is set to
page 31).
• If the source is Dolby Surround EX or DTS ES with no flag to indicate 6.1 compatibility, then with surround
back processing set to
set to
SBch ON
• If the source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure that surround back processing is set to
SBch ON
• Check the speaker connections (see
speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the left channel speaker terminal.
• If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.
• Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is
• The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the characteristics of your other
speakers (see
• If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your speaker settings to
Front:
• Check that the LFE channel is not set to –80 dB, or a very quiet setting (see
• Check the speaker level settings (see
• Check the speaker level settings (see
• Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see
• The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect listening mode, you
may be able to create the missing channel (see
• Check that the input signal type is set to
• Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected to
(see
The Input Setup menu
• Check the digital output settings on the source component.
• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input source.
• Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.
• Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.
• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.
(see
and a surround mode is selected (see
Speaker Setting
SMALL
/ Subwoofer:
on page 28).
SBch Auto
Using surround back channel processing
on page 45)
YES
on page 63).
MUTE
) and speaker setting (press
SIGNAL SELECT
Connecting your equipment
Connecting the speakers
Channel Level
Connecting the speakers
, there will be no sound from the surround back speakers. In this case,
Connecting the speakers
YES
, or Front:
LARGE
Channel Level
Connecting the speakers
Channel Level
DIGITAL
on page 45).
on page 17).
LARGE
or
SBch ON
Listening in surround sound
or
PLUS
/ Subwoofer:
Listening in surround sound
(see
SMALL
(see
Using surround back channel processing
on page 31).
on page 17). If only one surround back
(see
Speaker Setting
PLUS
on page 45).
on page 17).
on page 45).
Speaker Setting
Choosing the input signal
SPEAKERS
). Note that when
Speaker Setting
(see
Speaker Setting
on page 28).
on page 45).
(see
Speaker Setting
Bass Peak Level
on page 45).
on page 28).
on page 17).
on page 45).
on page 31).
).
PCM
is selected,
on page 10).
on page 45).
on page 45).
on page 46).
on
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No sound when using the System
Setup or Status menu.
• If the HDMI input source is selected, sound is muted until exiting either menu.
• If sound is muted in the sub room (
ROOM 2
), it will be restored after exiting the System Setup menu.
Additional information
Other audio problems
SymptomRemedy
Broadcast stations cannot be
selected automatically, or there is
considerable noise in radio
broadcasts.
A multichannel DVD source
appears to be downmixed to 2
channels during playback.
Noise is output when scanning a
DTS CD.
When playing a DTS format LD
there is audible noise on the
soundtrack.
Can't record audio.• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog
Recorded audio is different from
the current source, or inaudible.
Subwoofer output is very low.• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to
Everything seems to be set up
correctly, but the playback sound
is odd.
The
PHASE CONTROL
doesn’t seem to have an audible
effect.
Noise or hum can be heard even
when there is no sound being
input.
There seems to be a time lag
between the speakers and the
output of the subwoofer.
The maximum volume available
(shown in the front panel display)
is lower than the
maximum.
+12dB
feature
For FM broadcasts
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 20).
For AM broadcasts
• Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 20).
• Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc.
Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected (see
on page 53).
• This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital information,
making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning.
• Make sure that the input signal type is set to
source.
• For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.
• Check that the
audio sources
• The
RECOUT
SOURCE
Setting
on page 45).
• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are
matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see
• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to
the highest frequency setting. If there is a
the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).
• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see
• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not
causing interference.
• See
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).
• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in
volume will change accordingly.
OUT
jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see
on page 16).
source is set to an input source other than the source you’re listening to. Select
to record the current input source (see
DIGITAL
Playing a different source when recording
PLUS
or set the front speakers to
PHASE
setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on
Channel Level
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
(see
Choosing the input signal
Connecting the speakers
Speaker Distance
on page 7 to set up your system again using
on page 45 have been adjusted, the maximum
on page 31).
Connecting analog
RECOUT
on page 68).
SMALL
(see
Speaker
on page 17).
on page 46).
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Video
SymptomRemedy
No image is output when an
input is selected.
Can’t record video.• Check that the source is not copy-protected.
Settings
• Check the video connections of the source component (see page 13).
• For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is
switched off (in
type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.
• Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component or S-video cables
(see
The Input Setup menu
• A separate video source has been selected using
independently
• Check the video output settings of the source component.
• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.
• Some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. If adjusting
this receiver’s Resolution setting (in
your component or display doesn’t work, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in
on page 66)
• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is
used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.
Setting the AV options
on page 63).
on page 68).
OFF
.
on page 66), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same
Setting the AV options
VIDEO SELECT
(see
Watching video and audio sources
on page 66) and/or the resolution settings on
Setting the AV options
Symptom
The Auto MCACC Setup
continually shows an error.
After using the Auto MCACC
Setup, the speaker size setting is
incorrect.
Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker
Distance setting (page 39)
properly.
The display shows
ON
when you try to make
settings.
Most recent settings have been
erased.
KEY LOCK
Remedy
• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup
will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 44).
• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch
off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.
• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.
Change the speaker setting manually in
option for the
• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are
matched up properly).
• With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ON
CONTROL
• The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.
Auto Mode
button to disable the key lock.
in
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output
Symptom
The EQ response displayed in the
graphical output following
calibration does not appear
entirely flat.
EQ adjustments made using the
Manual MCACC setup
page 38 do not appear to change
the graphical output.
Lower frequency response
curves do not seem to have been
calibrated for
Graphical output data seems to
have disappeared.
SMALL
on
speakers.
Remedy
• There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting
MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve optimal sound.
• Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no adjustment needed.
• The graph may appear to have shifted vertically when comparing before and after measurements.
• Despite level adjustments being made, the filters used for analysis may not display these adjustments in
the graphical output. However, these adjustments are taken this into account by the filters dedicated to
overall system calibration.
• Low frequencies used in bass management (the subwoofer channel) will not change for speakers that
have been specified as
• Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers’ low frequency limitations, no measurable sound is
output for display.
• If the power is switched off, the measurement data for graphical output to a PC is cleared.
SMALL
in the configuration, or do not output these frequencies.
on page 9). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you
Speaker Setting
on page 45, and use the
on page 35 if this is a recurring problem.
while holding down the
ALL (Keep SPsetting)
MULTI-ROOM&SOURCE
ALL CH ADJUST
in the Auto
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Display
SymptomRemedy
The display is dark or off.• Press
After making an adjustment the
display goes off.
You can't get
when using the
button.
The Dolby/DTS indicator doesn't
light when playing Dolby/DTS
software.
When playing a DVD-Audio disc,
the DVD player display shows
96 kHz
display does not.
During playback of a DTS 96/24
source, the display doesn't show
96 kHz
When playing Dolby Digital or
DTS sources, the receiver’s
format indicators do not light.
When playing certain discs, none
of the receiver’s format
indicators light.
When playing a disc, the
2 PL II
on the receiver.
During playback of a Surround
EX or DTS ES source on the
AUTO
indicators don’t light, or the
signal is not properly processed.
During playback of DVD-Audio,
the display shows
DIGITAL
to display
SIGNAL SELECT
. However, the receiver’s
.
or
Neo:6
indicator lights
setting, the EX and ES
PCM
.
• Press
• Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly (see
Setup menu
• If the multichannel analog inputs are selected, select a different input source.
• These indicators do dot light if playback is paused.
• Check the playback (especially the digital output) settings of the source component.
• This is not a malfunction. 96 kHz audio from DVD-Audio discs is only output from the analog outputs of
the DVD player. This receiver cannot show the playback sample rate when using the analog inputs.
• Make sure that the receiver is set to
• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
• Make sure that the receiver is set to
• Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.
• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.
• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what audio
tracks are recorded on the disc.
• Make sure that the receiver is set to
• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is not a
malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.
•The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is 6.1
SBch
compatible. Set to
THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see
•This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a malfunction.
DIMMER
on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.
DIMMER
on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.
on page 63).
AUTO
or
DIGITAL
(see
AUTO
or
DIGITAL
(see
AUTO
or
DIGITAL
(see
SBch ON
(see
Using surround back channel processing
Listening in surround sound
Choosing the input signal
Choosing the input signal
Choosing the input signal
on page 31) then switch to the
on page 28).
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The Input
on page 31).
on page 31).
on page 31).
Remote control
SymptomRemedy
Cannot be remote controlled.• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see
Other components can't be
operated with the system remote.
The SR cable is connected, but
the connected components can’t
be operated with the remote.
• Be sure to operate within 7 meters and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see
range of remote control unit
• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.
• Check the connections of the
sensor
on page 76).
• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.
• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.
• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see
plasma display
• Make sure that there is an analog connection between the units. This is necessary for the SR feature to
work.
• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment.
on page 60).
on page 23).
CONTROL IN
jack (see
Loading the batteries
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s
on page 6).
Operating
Using this receiver with a Pioneer
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i.LINK interface
SymptomRemedy
No sound is output.• Check that the source player is compatible with i.LINK audio.
The i.LINK indicator does not
light up even when an i.LINKequipped component is selected.
PQLS OFF
displayed temporarily on your
player and the sound output is
discontinued.
The program format indicators
don’t disappear when SACD
playback stops.
You can’t get i.LINK to display
when using the
button.
After upgrading a component, it
is not recognized and cannot be
selected using the i.LINK
connection.
or
PQLS ON
SIGNAL SELECT
is
• Check the output settings of the source player.
• Make sure that
signal
on page 31).
• Make sure that
signal
on page 31).
• Check the i.LINK connections; use an i.LINK cable of less than 3.5 m.
• Check that the source components conforms to the i.LINK Audio format.
• Make sure that all components connected between the receiver and the source are switched on.
• During playback through an i.LINK connection, if you change the settings for other i.LINK components,
the sound will be discontinued momentarily. This is not a malfunction.
• The program format indicators remain lit until another format source is input. This is not a malfunction.
• Make sure your i.LINK source components are switched on.
• Check that i.LINK is assigned correctly (see
• You may need to reset the i.LINK database memory in the receiver (use the front panel):
With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ON
CLEAR?
database memory,
procedure again.
i.LINK
or
AUTO
is selected using the
i.LINK
or
AUTO
is selected using the
appear in the display, press
DB CLEAR SET
SIGNAL SELECT
SIGNAL SELECT
The Input Setup menu
ENTER
shows in the display. If
while holding down
, then
SETUP
again to confirm. When you’ve reset the i.LINK
DB ERROR
button (see
button (see
on page 63).
RETURN
is displayed, step through the
Choosing the input
Choosing the input
. When you see
DB
i.LINK messages
You may see the following messages displayed in the front panel display when using the i.LINK interface.
Message
BUS FULL
CANNOT LINK 1
CANNOT LINK 2
LINK CHECK
LOOP CONNECT
NO NAME
NO SIGNAL
PQLS OFF
PQLS ON
UNKNOWN
Explanation
The i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and cannot transmit any more data.
The connection between the receiver and the selected i.LINK-equipped component is unstable. If the
i.LINK cables appear to be connected properly and both the receiver and i.LINK-equipped component are
on, switch both units off, then on again to re-establish the connection between them.
The receiver can’t identify the selected i.LINK-equipped component. For example, the receiver may not be
able to identify an i.LINK-equipped personal computer.
The receiver is checking the i.LINK network. It does this when components are added to, or removed from
the network. The sound may be interrupted if this happens during playback.
The i.LINK network cannot function because the connected components form a loop. See
i.LINK network
When an i.LINK-equipped component has no name, this message is displayed instead of the proper
component name.
A component is outputting an i.LINK signal that the receiver cannot reproduce. This receiver can only
reproduce signals from i.LINK-Audio-equipped components. See
This is displayed on a playback component when PQLS turns off during playback. The sound may be
interrupted momentarily when this happens.
This is displayed on a playback component when PQLS turns on during playback. The sound may be
interrupted momentarily when this happens.
When an i.LINK-equipped component name cannot be recognized, this message is displayed instead of
the proper component name.
on page 52 for more on this.
About i.LINK
on page 52 for more on this.
Creating an
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USB interface
SymptomRemedy
No sound.• Make sure you have set up your computer system to output through the USB interface (see
HDMI
interface
on page 54).
• Make sure your computers output level is turned up.
• Update to a more recent version of your software, try a different audio program, or try a different source.
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Using the USB
Symptom
The HDMI indicator blinks
continuously.
No picture or sound.• This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-
No picture.• Try changing the Resolution setting (in
No sound, or sound suddenly
ceases.
Noisy or distorted picture.• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video
Remedy
• Check all the points below.
compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component, S-video or composite video jacks.
• Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible that it will not work with this receiver (even
if it is HDCP-compatible). In this case, connect using the component, S-video or composit video jacks
between source and receiver.
• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please
consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.
Setting the AV options
• Check that the HDMI AV setting is set to
• If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio.
• If analog video is being output over HDMI then there will be no HDMI audio output. Please use a separate
connection for the audio.
• Check the audio output settings of the source component.
quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on
the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display
device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.
• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please
consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.
AMP/THROUGH
on page 66).
.
iPod messages
SymptomCauseAction
Error I1
Error I2
No Track
There is a problem with the signal path from the
iPod to the receiver.
The software version being used with the iPod
needs to be updated.
There are no playable songs currently stored in
the iPod.
Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver.
If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod.
Update the software being used with the iPod (software
versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20 are not supported).
Input some music files compatible with iPod playback.
Note
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug
from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
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Surround sound formats
Below is a brief description of the main surround sound
formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial
broadcasts, and video cassettes.
Dolby
The Dolby technologies are explained below. See
www.dolby.com for more detailed information.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system
widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital
broadcast soundtracks. It can deliver up to six discrete audio
channels, comprising five full range channels and a special
LFE (low frequency effects) channel used mainly for deep,
rumbling sound effects; hence the term “5.1-channel” Dolby
Digital.
In addition to the format features above, Dolby Digital
decoders offer downmixing for compatibility with mono,
stereo and Dolby Pro Logic audio from a number of bit rates
and channels. Another feature, called Dialog Normalization,
attenuates programs based on the average level of dialog in
a program relative to its peak level (also known as Dialnorm)
in order to achieve uniform playback level.
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Digital Surround EX (the EX stands for EXtended) is an
extension of Dolby Digital encoding whereby a surround
back channel is matrixed into the surround left/right
channels for 6.1 channel playback. This allows for
compatibility with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding, as
well as for decoding using Dolby Digital EX.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby Pro
Logic II (and Dolby Pro Logic)
innovative “steering logic” circuit, this system extracts
surround sound from sources as follows:
•
Dolby Pro Logic
from any stereo source
•
Dolby Pro Logic II
surround) from any stereo source
•
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
surround and surround back) from two channel or
5.1(and 6.1) channel sources
With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is
generated by bass management in the receiver.
– 4.1 channel sound (mono surround)
decoding
– 5.1 channel sound (stereo
– 6.1 or 7.1 channel sound (stereo
system. Using the
Dolby Surround is an
surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack,
which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced
surround listening with greater sound detail.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
encoding
system which embeds
DTS
The DTS technologies are explained below. See
www.dtstech.com for more detailed information.
DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding system
from Digital Theater Systems Inc. now widely used for DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, 5.1 music discs, digital broadcasts, and
video games. It can deliver up to six discrete audio channels,
comprising five full range channels, including an LFE
channel. Higher sound quality is achieved through the use of
a low compression rate, and high rates of transmittance
during playback.
DTS-ES
DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a decoder
that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
gives ‘true’ 6.1 channel sound, with a completely separate
(discrete) surround back channel. DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 has a
surround back channel matrixed into the surround left/right
channels. Both sources are also compatible with a
conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.
DTS Neo:6
DTS Neo:6 can generate 6.1 channel surround sound from
any matrixed stereo source (such as video or TV) and from
5.1 channel sources. It uses both the channel information
already encoded into the source, as well as its own
processing to determine channel localization (with two
channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is generated by
bass management in the receiver). Two modes (Cinema and
Music) are available using DTS Neo:6 with two channel
sources.
DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital
Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz/24-bit audio using
a DTS 96/24 decoder. This format is also fully backward
compatible with all existing decoders. This means that DVD
players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1
channel decoder.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional
Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) is a
discrete surround format developed by Microsoft
Corporation.
WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback with
sampling rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Using the unique WMA
compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver
multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed
internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio
degradation. Playback may be enjoyed with the Windows
®
Media
Player 9 Series (or above) and other third-party
media players on a personal computer, or with an AV
amplifier with on-board WMA9 Pro decoding.
Windows Media® and the Windows logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
About THX
The THX technologies are explained below. See
www.thx.com for more detailed information.
•THX Cinema processing
THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by
THX Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas' personal desire to make your
experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your
home theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director intended.
Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres called
dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theatres
with similar equipment and conditions. This same soundtrack is then
transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not
changed for playback in a small home theatre environment. THX
engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate
the sound from the movie theatre environment into the home,
correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On this product,
when the THX indicator is on, THX features are automatically added
in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX).
•Re-Equalization
The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and
harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because
film soundtracks were designed to be played back in large movie
theaters using very different professional equipment. Re-Equalization
restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in
a small home environment.
•Timbre Matching
The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the
direction from which the sound is coming. In a movie theatre, there is
an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all
around you. In a home theatre, you use only two speakers located to
the side of your head. The Timbre Matching feature filters the
information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely
match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front
speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front and
surround speakers.
•Adaptive Decorrelation
In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create
an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theatre
there are usually only two speakers. This can make the surround
speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and
envelopment. The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest
speaker as you move away from the middle seating position. Adaptive
Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel's time and
phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel. This
expands the listening position and creates—with only two speakers—
the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theatre.
•THX Select2
Before any home theatre component can be THX Select2 certified, it
must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous
series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product
feature the THX Select2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home
Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for
many years to come. THX Select2 requirements cover every aspect of
the product including pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance
and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital
and analog domain.
•THX Surround EX
THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development
of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film
soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX
technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been
added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called
Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the
currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right,
surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel
provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the
listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound
localization than ever before. Movies that were created using the
Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home
consumer market may exhibit wording to that effect on the
packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be
found on the Dolby web site at www.dolby.com.
Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX
logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this
new technology in the home.
This product may also engage the “THX Surround EX” mode during
the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital
Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the
Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may
not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the
tastes of the individual listener.
•Advanced Speaker Array (ASA)
ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed
to 2 side and 2 back surround speakers to provide the optimal
surround sound experience. When you set up your home theater
system using all eight speaker outputs (Left, Center, Right, Surround
Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left, Surround Left and
Subwoofer) placing the two Surround Back speakers close together
facing the front of the room as shown in the diagram will provide the
largest sweet spot. If for practical reasons you have to place the
Surround Back speakers apart, you will need to go THX Audio Set-up
screen and choose the setting that most closely corresponds to the
speaker spacing, which will re-optimize the surround sound-field.
ASA is used in three new modes; THX Select2 Cinema, THX
MusicMode and THX Games Mode.
•THX Select2 Cinema mode
THX Select2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers
giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode,
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ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and back
surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and
directional surround sounds.
DTS-ES (Matrix and 6.1 Discrete) and Dolby Digital Surround EX
encoded soundtracks will be automatically detected in Select2
Cinema mode if the appropriate flag has been encoded.
Some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing the digital
flag that allows automatic switching. If you know that the movie that
you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you can manually select
the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema
mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay.
•THX MusicMode
For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be
channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital
and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage.
•THX Games Mode
For the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX
Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing
is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and 2.0 encoded game
sources such as analog, PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital. This accurately
places all game audio surround information, providing a full 360
degree playback environment. THX Games Mode is unique as it gives
you a smooth transition of audio in all points of the surround field.
The THX logo is a trademark of THX Ltd. which may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround
Listening modes with different input signal formats
The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the surround back
channel processing and decoding method you have selected.
Stereo (2 channel) signal formats
SBch ProcessingInput signal formatStandardTHXAuto Surround
SBch
Processing
ON/AUTO
(Automatically
selects 6.1/7.1
channel decoding)
SBch
Processing
OFF
(Maximum 5.1
channel playback)
a.2 PRO LOGIC
b.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.
c.VSX-AX4ASi only.
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Surround
Other stereo sources
DVD-A and SACD
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Surround
Other stereo sources
DVD-A and SACD
c
c
2
2
2
2
2
2
has a maximum of 5.1 channel playback.
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
Pro Logic IIx GAME
2
Neo:6 CINEMA
Neo:6 MUSIC
Pro Logic II MOVIE
Pro Logic II MUSIC
Pro Logic II GAME
2
Neo:6 CINEMA
Neo:6 MUSIC
PRO LOGIC
As aboveAs above
As aboveAs above
As above
PRO LOGIC
As aboveAs above
As aboveAs above
As above
a
a
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
2
PRO LOGIC+THX
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
THX GAMES MODE
–
2
Pro Logic II MOVIE+THX
2
PRO LOGIC+THX
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
–
2
a
b
a
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
Neo:6 CINEMA
Stereo playback
Stereo playback
2
Pro Logic II MOVIE
Neo:6 CINEMA
Stereo playback
Stereo playback
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Multichannel signal formats
SBch ProcessingInput signal formatStandardTHXAuto Surround
SBch
Processing
ON
(7.1 channel
decoding used for
all sources)
SBch
Processing
AUTO
(Automatically
selects 6.1/7.1
channel decoding)
SBch
Processing
c
OFF
(Maximum 5.1
channel playback)
a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.
b.VSX-AX4ASi only.
c.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decoding
Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel
flagged)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1
channel flagged)
DTS and DTS 96/24
(5.1 channel encoding)
Dolby Digital
WMA9 Pro
(5.1 channel encoding)
DVD-A and SACD
(5.1 channel encoding)
b
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
DTS-ES
(Matrix/Discrete)
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
DTS+Neo:6
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decoding
Dolby Digital EX
(6.1 channel flagged)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1
channel flagged)
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
WMA9 Pro
(5.1 channel encoding)
DVD-A and SACD
(5.1 channel encoding)
b
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
DTS-ES
(Matrix/Discrete)
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decoding
Dolby Digital EX
(6.1 channel flagged)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1
channel flagged)
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
WMA9 Pro
(5.1 channel encoding)
DVD-A and SACD
(5.1 channel encoding)
b
Straight decoding–Straight decoding
WMA+THX CINEMA
a
a
a
a
a
THX SURROUND EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
THX Select2 CINEMA
THX MUSICMODE
THX GAMES MODE
DTS-ES+THX
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
2
(Matrix/Discrete)
THX Select2 CINEMA
THX MUSICMODE
THX GAMES MODE
DTS+Neo:6+THX
THX Select2 CINEMA
THX MUSICMODE
THX GAMES MODE
THX SURROUND EX
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
THX Select2 CINEMA
THX MUSICMODE
THX GAMES MODE
THX MUSICMODE
WMA+THX CINEMA
a
THX SURROUND EXDolby Digital EX
DTS-ES+THX
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback with only one surround back
(Matrix/Discrete)
THX Select2 CINEMA
speaker)
THX MUSICMODE
THX CINEMA
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
THX CINEMA
a
Straight decoding
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
DTS-ES
a
a
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
Straight decoding
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
DTS-ES
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel
Straight decoding
(Matrix/Discrete)
DTS+Neo:6
(Matrix/Discrete)
playback)
playback)
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a
a
a
a
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Stream direct with different input signal formats
The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see
Using Stream Direct
Stereo (2 channel) signal formats
Surround Back speaker(s)Input signal formatDIRECTPURE DIRECT
Connected
(Maximum 7.1 channel playback)
Not connected
(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)
a.VSX-AX4ASi only.
on page 30) you have selected.
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Surround
Other stereo sourcesStereo playbackStereo playback
Analog sources
PCM sources
DVD-A sources
SACD sources
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Surround
Other stereo sourcesStereo playbackStereo playback
Analog sources
PCM sources
DVD-A sources
SACD sources
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
Neo:6 CINEMANeo:6 CINEMA
As above
As above
As above
a
a
As above
2
Pro Logic II MOVIE
Neo:6 CINEMANeo:6 CINEMA
As above
As above
As above
As above
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)
PCM DIRECT (stereo)
PCM DIRECT (stereo)
SACD DIRECT (stereo)
2
Pro Logic II MOVIE
ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)
PCM DIRECT (stereo)
PCM DIRECT (stereo)
SACD DIRECT (stereo)
Multichannel signal formats
Surround Back speaker(s)Input signal format
Connected
(Maximum 7.1 channel playback)
Not connected
(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)
a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.
b.VSX-AX4ASi only.
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decodingStraight decoding
Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged)
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
WMA9 Pro
(5.1 channel encoding)
DVD-A sources
SACD sources
(5.1 channel encoding)
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decodingStraight decoding
• Specifications and the design are subject to possible
modifications without notice, due to improvements.
Ω
Ω
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Cleaning the unit
• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and
dirt.
• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth
dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six
times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe
again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or
cleansers.
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or
other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will
corrode the surface.
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:
1Achieving the highest possible sound quality
2Allowing for customized acoustic calibration
according to any listening area
3Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of worldclass studio engineers
Features
•Easy setup using Advanced MCACC
The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate
surround sound setup, which includes the advanced
features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. This
innovative technology 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. With the additional benefits of
numerous MCACC preset memories, standing wave
control and microphone measurements from a series of
reference points, your home theater experience can be
truly customized for optimal surround sound.
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•Phase correction
The Phase Control technology incorporated into this
receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction
through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound
image at your listening position.
•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 192 kHz) 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.
•HDMI and digital video conversion
This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video
format, providing you high-definition digital video and
digital audio via a single cable. Also, using this receiver’s
built-in digital video converter, de-interlacing and upscaling are both possible, and analog video signals can
be output through the HDMI terminal as digital video.
•DCDi
Faroudja’s DCDi Processing is selectable and ensures
that images are smooth and natural, without staircasing
or jaggies.
•iPod Ready
With the new iPod terminal, you’ll be up and running in
no time, now that this receiver’s enhanced compatibility
makes on-screen control of your iPod an added
possibility.
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When using the Advanced MCACC setup, you have the option of displaying the results using a computer. To obtain
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