Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai Bi-wiring your speakers, Using the pre-outs, Connecting additional amplifiers

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2Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the Speaker Systems menu.

See Speaker Systems on page 52 to specify how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.

Note

•For 7.1 surround sound with this configuration, you must connect an additional amplifier to the surround back channel pre-outs. See Connecting additional amplifiers below for more on this.

Caution

•Most speakers with both Hi and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the Hi to the Low terminals. These must be removed when you are 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 bi- amping, 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 Surround in Speaker Systems on page 52.

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

Adding a second set of surround speakers for Bi-Surround

If your listening area is quite long, and you are seated far from the front speakers, you may want to add an extra set of left and right surround speakers instead of your surround back speakers. These should be placed between the front speakers and your existing surround speakers (which should already be placed on either side of your listening position).

1Connect a second set of surround speakers as shown below.

Connect the second surround left speaker to the surround back left speaker terminal. Connect the second surround right speaker in the same way.

 

A

2nd surround

L

 

 

left speaker

FRONT

 

 

 

R

 

 

CENTER

 

 

L

 

 

SUR-

 

2nd surround

ROUND

 

 

right speaker

R

 

 

 

B

L

(Single)

L

SUR-

 

 

ROUND

 

 

BACK

 

 

R

 

R

•Make sure that the + / – connections are properly inserted. (A and B speaker systems are opposite).

2Select the ‘Bi-Surround’ setting from the Speaker Systems menu.

See Speaker Systems on page 52 to specify how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.

Caution

•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.

Using the pre-outs

Connecting additional amplifiers

This amplifier 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. If you use additional amps for the front channels take out the U- shaped connectors (see item 8 in Rear panel on page 12). Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

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Contents VSA-AX10Ai Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentPage Contents Advanced setup Using other functionsOther connections Additional informationOur philosophy FeaturesUsing the remote control Checking the supplied accessoriesBefore you start Before you start ChapterCalibrating the remote control screen Setting up the remote controlBefore you start Press CalibrateSetting the time-out setting Setting the clockSetting the button alert volume Locking the remote control Resetting the remote controlRestarting the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB VSA-AX10Ai Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorderConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources About the video converter Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Portable DVD player, etc Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsAbout the AC outlet Connecting your equipment Plugging in the amplifierDisplay Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Tone Home menu screens Controls and displays Remote controlBasic remote control displays Digital NR SetupAmplifier menu screens TV control menu screens Remote control displays for other componentsOperating menus for additional components Audio Search ModeSubtitle TOP MenuSwitch on the amplifier and your TV Automatically setting up for surround soundGetting started Getting started ChapterEnter Getting startedPlaying a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Change the amplifier input to the source you want to play Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAbout the listening modes Listening in surround soundListening to your system Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsAdjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelListening in stereo Listening with headphonesPro Logic IIx Movie PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaPress Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screen Using the Stream Direct modeAnalog Selecting the input signal typeChannel Listening to high-sampling formatsSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Listening to your system Using the surround back channelAuto Surround back channel optionsVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingCreating a center speaker effect Using Midnight and Loudness listening Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing the tone control Switching the tone control on or offTreble Adjusting the bass and trebleReducing noise during playback Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Surround Setup menu Chapter Surround Setup menuMaking amplifier settings from the Surround Setup menu Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSpeaker Systems Surround Setup menuLarge Select ‘Channel Level’ then press Enter Channel LevelSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySpeaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘Manual’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Select ‘Data Copy’ then press EnterProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output Select a manual setup option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘Professional’ then press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressCurve Switch the X-Curve on or OFFUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterCycle through the settings screen by screen Checking your surround settingsSelect ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press Enter Recalling preset codes Using the remote control with other componentsControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterControlling other equipment Select a setting typePioneer-1 DVR-7000 Programming signals from other remote controlsPress Learning on the remote setup menu Press Direct Function on the remote setup menu Editing remote control button namesPress OK to confirm the settings Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuChoose how you want to change the look of the button Press OK when you’ve finishedSelect the button you want to rename Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequence Controlling other equipment Multi Operation and System OffPress OK when you’re finished Using multi operationsFrom the remote control Home menu press Multi OperationUsing the 12 volt trigger Switching components on and offUsing System off System OFFUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingWatching video and audio sources independently Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackUse the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delay Enhancing Sacd playback Using other functionsSwitch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Switching the speaker impedance Using other functions Dimming the displayDefault amplifier settings Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Bypass Switching the speaker system Using speaker system BUsing speaker system B in another room Other connectionsOther connections Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuBi-amping your front speakers SP B ITU-R is selectedConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersUsing the pre-outs Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifier Using the i.LINK interfaceCreating an i.LINK network About i.LINKAbout Pqls rate control Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu Screen Using the USB interfaceConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Select ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Advanced Mcacc output using your PCAdvanced setup Chapter Advanced setupInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs Advanced setupAssigning the component video inputs Select ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Expert Setup menuAssigning the video inputs Multi in OFF USB OFFBass Peak Level OSD AdjustmentFunction Rename Dynamic Range ControlOSD Overlay Edit the name as necessary and press EnterVolt Trigger THX Audio SetupSelect ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter Surround Back Speaker Position THX Ultra2 Subwoofer SetupBasic surround setup Optimizing your speaker setupAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information THX speaker system setupNo sound Additional information TroubleshootingPower Listening in surround sound on Cause Remedy Other audio problemsAudio sources on VideoRemote control SettingsThis unit’s sensor on DisplayLink messages Link interfaceMiscellaneous USB interfaceDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsPCM Pulse Code Modulation About THXWindows Media Audio 9 Professional THX Ultra2 Cinema mode Maintenance of external surfacesAdvanced Speaker Array ASA THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7291-A

VSA-AX10Ai specifications

The Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai is a high-end, multi-channel home theater receiver that stands out for its robust performance and cutting-edge technologies. Launched as a flagship model, it combines advanced audio processing capabilities with a formidable power output, catering to both audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.

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The VSA-AX10Ai features Pioneer’s sophisticated MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), which automatically calibrates the audio output to match the room's acoustics. By measuring sound from each speaker and adjusting levels, delays, and equalization, it ensures a balanced sound field, regardless of room shape or speaker placement.

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