Pioneer VSA-AX10 operating instructions Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Features

3

Before You Start

6

Checking the Supplied Accessories

6

Preparing the Remote Control

6

Loading the batteries

6

Remote Control Battery Alarm

6

The Touch Pen & Lock

7

Remote Control Cushions

7

Operating range of remote control unit

7

Opening the Front Panel

7

Setting Up the Remote Control

8

Remote Control Backlight

9

Quick Start Guide Part 1

10

Home Theater: The Basics

10

1) Your Home System

10

2) The Source Material

10

3) The Listening Modes

10

Conclusion

10

1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV

11

Digital Connections

11

2 Speaker Connections

12

3 Setting up the Main Unit

13

4 Assigning the Digital Inputs

13

Quick Start Guide Part 2

14

1 Auto Surround Sound Setup

14

2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound

17

3 Personalizing Your Sound

17

Connecting Your Equipment

18

Connecting your TV

18

Video Converter

18

Connecting Video Components

19

Connecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player

19

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

20

Connecting a Video Component

 

to the Front Panel

20

Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components

21

Connecting Analog Audio Components

22

Cassette deck placement

23

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs

(DVD-A or Super Audio CD compatible player) ...

23

Connecting Digital Audio Components

24

Digital Input Default Settings

25

Connecting Speakers

26

Placing Your Speakers

27

Speaker placement

27

AC Power Cord

28

AC Outlet [switched 100w max]

28

Displays & Controls

29

Remote Control

29

Basic Amplifier LCD Screens

30

Amplifier MAIN Screen

30

Amplifier SUB Screen

31

Back Panel

32

Front Panel

34

Display

36

Setting Up for Surround Sound

37

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

38

CHANNEL DELAY

41

CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance)

42

Acoustic Calibration EQ

43

Check the Auto Settings

45

Basic Operation

46

Stereo and Multichannel Playback

46

Switching the channels used for playback

 

(LISTENING CH SELECT)

47

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input

48

Playback of 96kHz 24 bit sound formats

48

Listening Modes

49

STEREO modes

49

STANDARD modes

49

HOME THX modes

50

ADVANCED CINEMA modes

51

ADVANCED CONCERT modes

52

Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes ...

52

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

53

Reducing Noise During Playback

 

(DIGITAL NR Function)

53

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode

54

Listening in LOUDNESS Mode

54

Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control)

55

DVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback

56

DUAL MONO Setting and Playback

57

Input Attenuator

57

Tape 2 Monitor

57

Using the Headphones

58

Video Select

58

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

59

Status Display

59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote Control of Other

 

 

....Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

91

QUICK

Components

60

Dolby

91

Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other

 

 

Dolby Digital

91

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

92

Components

60

START

Dolby Digital Surround EX

92

Recalling Settings Stored in the

 

 

 

 

MPEG Audio

92

Remote Control

60

DTS

93

Programming Signals from Other Remote

 

 

 

 

DTS

93

 

 

GUIDE

Controls (LEARNING Mode)

62

DTS-ES

93

Locking the Settings

63

DTS Neo:6

93

Using the Remote Control

 

 

 

 

DTS 96/24

93

with Other Components

64

THX

93

 

DVD and TV operations

64

 

Speaker Placement Information

95

 

Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION

65

 

Audio Block Diagram

97

PREPARATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

98

Using Other Functions

66

Specifications

103

Recording from Audio/Video Components

66

 

 

 

Speaker System B Setup

67

 

 

 

Stereo playback in another room

67

 

 

 

Bi-amping the front speakers

67

 

 

 

Bi-wiring your speakers

67

 

 

 

Switching A/B Speaker System

68

 

 

 

 

Connecting Additional Amplifiers

69

 

 

 

 

Pre Out Power Setup

70

 

 

 

SURROUND

The PIONEER SR System: Operating other

 

 

 

 

 

PIONEER components

71

 

 

 

Multi Operations

72

 

 

 

Performing multi operations

73

 

 

 

System off

74

 

 

 

Using System off

75

 

 

 

Editing Remote Control Screen Names

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

(ITEM MEMO)

76

 

 

 

Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL)

77

 

 

 

Resetting the Main Unit

79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resetting the Remote Control

79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Setup

80

 

 

 

 

Assigning the Digital Input

80

 

 

 

 

Assigning the Component Video Inputs

81

 

 

 

BASIC

Expert Setup

82

 

 

 

OSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENT

83

 

 

 

BASS PEAK LEVEL

84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

85

 

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN SELECT

86

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION RENAME

87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THX Audio Setup

88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup

88

 

 

 

 

Surround Back Speaker Position

89

 

 

 

EXPERT

Re-Equalization

90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents VSA-AX10 Installing the Amplifier Operating Environment H045 EnFeatures Table of Contents Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Alarm Before You StartRemote Control Cushions Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Touch Pen & LockPress the LCD Commander button Setting Up the Remote ControlPress the Touch Panel Adjustment button Remote Control Backlight Use LockQuick Start Guide Part1 Home Theater The BasicsDigital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVDVD player Speaker Connections SpeakersAssigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitSpeaker terminals Auto Surround Sound Setup Switch on the amplifier and your TVQuick Start Guide Part2 Choose Exit with the 5∞ buttons Press EnterQuick Start Guide Part2 OSD Check the speaker settings onEnter Press the Listening CH Select button on the remote control Play a DVD then adjust the Master VolumePlaying a DVD with Surround Sound Personalizing Your SoundConnecting Your Equipment Connecting your TVConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD playerDVD/LD player or LD player LD player onlyConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components VideoRecorder Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Cassette deck placement Components equipped withConnecting Digital Audio Components AudioCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cord Connecting Speakers To 16 ΩSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersAC Power Cord AC Outlet switched 100 w maxRemote Control Displays & ControlsBasic Amplifier LCD Screens Amplifier Main ScreenAmplifier SUB Screen Shaped connectors Back PanelAC in Power Control IN/OUT terminal Speaker terminalsComponent video in terminals AC outletFront Panel Setup MIC jack Tone control buttons Tone buttonBASS/TREBLE button See p.55 Video Select button See p.58Display Setting Up for Surround Sound Channel Delay See p.41Speaker Systems See p.38-40 Channel Level See p.42-43Front default setting is Small Center default setting is SmallSurround default setting is Small Surround Back default setting is SmallUse the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system setting ˜∞ buttonsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Return and press Enter THXChannel Delay should be When done select Return with ∞ buttons and press EnterIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Selected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttonsChannel Level channel balance Acoustic CAL EQ should be selected Acoustic Calibration EQIf it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select ALL CH ADJ Check the Auto Settings Basic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSTANDBY/ON StandardAdjust the volume by using Master Volume buttons onRemote control. On the front panel Use the Master Volume dialPress the Signal Select button on SUB screen Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPlayback of 96kHz 24 bit sound formats Stereo modes Listening ModesStandard modes Home THX modes TX Technical extensionAdvanced Cinema modes THX ULTRA2 CinemaAdjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes Advanced Concert modesListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR FunctionListening in Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness ModeRemote control’s AMP Main screen Each press switches Midnight mode on or offAdjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control TrebleRemote control’s AMP Main screen DVD Audio/MULTI Channel in PlaybackPress Multi CH in button on Use the button to cycle throughInput Attenuator Dual Mono Setting and playbackTape 2 Monitor Using the Headphones Plug headphones into the headphoneVideo Select Jack on the front of the amplifierStatus Display Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayPress AMP. Choose the SUB screen Press the Status button Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsChoose the button for example DVD/LD you want to assign toTo exit the process without inputting the commands Select the name of the company that Makes your componentPress the number 1 button To go back a screenIf you want to cancel the Remote Setup mode Press the Remote Setup Press the Learning buttonPress the function button for Component you want to control Remote Setup Locking the SettingsRemote Setup screens hold Using the Remote Control with Other Components DVD and TV operationsDigital TV screen Number buttonsSetting up the Direct Function To leave the Direct Function mode press the Back buttonUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsSpeaker System B Setup Bi-wiring your speakersStereo playback in another room Bi-amping the front speakersSwitching A/B Speaker System Connecting Additional Amplifiers Front channel amplifierPre Out Power Setup Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components PioneerMulti Operations When done press Setup OK to input Information DVDMulti OperationSelect the command number you System offWant the process to start with. Course its logical to start with 1 soPower off commands you want to Repeat steps 4-6 to program aSequence of up to five stop or InputPress the Setup OK button when Editing Remote Control Screen Names Item MemoUse the Back button to return to Editing Buttons Names KEY Label ~For TEXT~ Edit mode~For GRAPHICs~ Resetting the Main Unit Resetting the Remote ControlRelease the reset tab and then Tone +Advanced Setup Assigning the Digital InputAssigning the Component Video Inputs Expert Setup Press the SUB button on the amplifier screenDynamic Range Control p.85 Multi CH in Select p.86OSD On-screen Display Adjustment ˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER buttonsCancel Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control Use the 5∞ buttons to select RETURN. Press Enter buttonUse the 5∞ buttons to select Output Mode you want Multi CH in SelectFunction Rename Repeat until you get the name As you want itFollow steps 1-4 on page 82, if necessary, to get to Starting point mentioned hereTHX Audio Setup THX Ultra2 Subwoofer SetupUse the 23 buttons to select on or OFFSurround Back Speaker Position Re-Equalization Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving DolbyDolby Digital Channel Channel analogChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic Mpeg AudioDolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS DTS-ESDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving SBL Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. SourcesAudio Block Diagram Troubleshooting Center speakers SubwooferSurround back speakers No sound output from oneWhen playing an LD Signal Select is on 2 RFPlayback Over indicator is Noise is output When playing a DTS formatCome up when using Signal Select buttonDigital format indicator Digital format indicatorsRemote control Cannot be remote During playback of a 96kHzSource, the display doesnt Show 96kHzSpecifications TNGZF/01L00001
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