Pioneer VSA-AX10 operating instructions Listening Modes, Stereo modes, Standard modes

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Basic Operation

Listening Modes

The five listening mode types on the amplifier are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the AMPLIFIER MAIN screen on the remote control. To select listening modes see page 46.

The kind of playback you can get in the listening modes depends on what kind of source (DVD, etc.) you are using. The basic distinction is between 2 channel sources and multichannel sources. The playback available to you with these modes will differ depending on the source, speaker configuration the LISTENING CH SELECT setting. This is explained below.

Basically the ADVANCED CINEMA mode is for movie sources and the ADVANCED CONCERT mode is for music sources. The STANDARD, HOME THX and STEREO modes can be used with any source though the latter won't offer surround sound. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

You must choose one of the surround modes in order to get surround sound. Depending on your setup, in STEREO mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used.

STEREO modes

When a source is played in this mode, it plays through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital, MPEG and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

STEREO

In STEREO mode the audio plays according to the surround setup settings and you can still use Acoustic Calibration EQ, Digital NR, Midnight mode, Loudness mode and Tone Control functions.

DIRECT

In DIRECT mode, the audio passes through the shortest signal path possible to remain as close to the source audio quality as possible.

Note: If you switch on Acoustic Calibration EQ, Digital NR, Midnight mode, Loudness mode or Tone Control when DIRECT is selected, the amplifier automatically switches to STEREO.

STANDARD modes

This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, MPEG, Dolby Surround and DTS sources as well as surround matrix decoding of 2 channel sources. It is good for enjoying regular movies/videos that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround. DTS, STANDARD TX/SX is also the basic mode for enjoying sources with surround and surround back channels. For more detailed information see p.12, 26, 38-40. The display will show you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.

For 2 Channel Sources:

2PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound. It is suitable for movies, especially those recorded in Dolby Surround. The channel separation and movement of surround effects is comparable to Dolby Digital 5.1.

2PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for music. Compared to the Movie Mode, the surround effect is more enveloping.

2PRO LOGIC

This mode gives 4.1 channel surround sound. It is less sensitive to the quality of the source material, so may be useful when PRO LOGIC II MOVIE/ MUSIC modes do not give good results.

NEO:6 CINEMA

This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for movies. The NEO:6 Cinema mode delivers good channel separation for movie soundtracks.

NEO:6 MUSIC

This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for music. The NEO:6 Music mode plays the stereo source as is through the front left/right speakers, and generates a natural, ambient surround and center sound.

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Contents VSA-AX10 Operating Environment H045 En Installing the AmplifierFeatures Table of Contents Table of Contents Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesRemote Control Battery Alarm Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Remote Control CushionsOpening the Front Panel Touch Pen & LockPress the LCD Commander button Setting Up the Remote ControlPress the Touch Panel Adjustment button Use Lock Remote Control BacklightHome Theater The Basics Quick Start Guide Part1Digital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVDVD player Speakers Speaker ConnectionsAssigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitSpeaker terminals Switch on the amplifier and your TV Auto Surround Sound SetupQuick Start Guide Part2 Choose Exit with the 5∞ buttons Press EnterQuick Start Guide Part2 OSD Check the speaker settings onEnter Play a DVD then adjust the Master Volume Press the Listening CH Select button on the remote controlPlaying a DVD with Surround Sound Personalizing Your SoundConnecting your TV Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player Connecting Video ComponentsDVD/LD player or LD player LD player onlyConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsVideo Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsRecorder Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Components equipped with Cassette deck placementAudio Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cord To 16 Ω Connecting SpeakersPlacing Your Speakers Speaker placementAC Outlet switched 100 w max AC Power CordDisplays & Controls Remote ControlAmplifier Main Screen Basic Amplifier LCD ScreensAmplifier SUB Screen Back Panel Shaped connectorsControl IN/OUT terminal Speaker terminals AC in PowerComponent video in terminals AC outletFront Panel Tone control buttons Tone button Setup MIC jackBASS/TREBLE button See p.55 Video Select button See p.58Display Channel Delay See p.41 Setting Up for Surround SoundSpeaker Systems See p.38-40 Channel Level See p.42-43Center default setting is Small Front default setting is SmallSurround default setting is Small Surround Back default setting is Small˜∞ buttons Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingTHX Use the 5∞ buttons to select Return and press EnterWhen done select Return with ∞ buttons and press Enter Channel Delay should beIf 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 Stereo and Multichannel Playback Basic OperationSTANDBY/ON StandardMaster Volume buttons on Adjust the volume by usingRemote 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 TX Technical extension Home THX modesTHX ULTRA2 Cinema Advanced Cinema modesAdvanced Concert modes Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening ModesReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQListening in Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModeRemote control’s AMP Main screen Each press switches Midnight mode on or offTreble Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlDVD Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Remote control’s AMP Main screenPress Multi CH in button on Use the button to cycle throughInput Attenuator Dual Mono Setting and playbackTape 2 Monitor Plug headphones into the headphone Using the HeadphonesVideo Select Jack on the front of the amplifierStatus Display Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayPress AMP. Choose the SUB screen Press the Status button Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsChoose the button for example DVD/LD you want to assign toSelect the name of the company that Makes your component To exit the process without inputting the commandsPress 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 DVD and TV operations Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsDigital TV screen Number buttonsTo leave the Direct Function mode press the Back button Setting up the Direct FunctionRecording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsBi-wiring your speakers Speaker System B SetupStereo playback in another room Bi-amping the front speakersSwitching A/B Speaker System Front channel amplifier Connecting Additional AmplifiersPre Out Power Setup Pioneer Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsMulti Operations DVDMulti Operation When done press Setup OK to input InformationSystem off Select the command number youWant the process to start with. Course its logical to start with 1 soRepeat steps 4-6 to program a Power off commands you want toSequence 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 Remote Control Resetting the Main UnitRelease the reset tab and then Tone +Assigning the Digital Input Advanced SetupAssigning the Component Video Inputs Press the SUB button on the amplifier screen Expert SetupDynamic Range Control p.85 Multi CH in Select p.86˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER buttons OSD On-screen Display AdjustmentBass Peak Level CancelUse the 5∞ buttons to select RETURN. Press Enter button Dynamic Range ControlMulti CH in Select Use the 5∞ buttons to select Output Mode you wantRepeat until you get the name As you want it Function RenameFollow steps 1-4 on page 82, if necessary, to get to Starting point mentioned hereTHX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup THX Audio SetupUse the 23 buttons to select on or OFFSurround Back Speaker Position Re-Equalization Dolby Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Channel Channel analogMpeg Audio Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS-ES DTSDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving SBL Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemAudio Block Diagram Troubleshooting Subwoofer Center speakersSurround back speakers No sound output from oneSignal Select is on 2 RF When playing an LDPlayback Over indicator is Noise is output When playing a DTS formatSignal Select button Come up when usingDigital format indicator Digital format indicatorsDuring playback of a 96kHz Remote control Cannot be remoteSource, the display doesnt Show 96kHzSpecifications TNGZF/01L00001
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