Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai manual About i.LINK, About Pqls rate control, Creating an i.LINK network

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Other connections

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1 Use an i.LINK cable to connect one of the i.LINK

About i.LINK

connectors on this amplifier to an i.LINK connector

i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed

on your i.LINK component.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

interface for digital audio, video and other data found on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

personal computers, digital camcorders, and other kinds

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

of audio and audio/visual equipment. A single i.LINK

DIGITAL

 

S400

(AUDIO)

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

connector can both send and receive data at the same

 

 

 

 

OUT 1

 

 

USB AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

OUT

IN

MONITOR

 

 

time, so only one cable is required to connect compo-

 

 

 

 

DVD/

OUT 2

(DVD/

 

 

PHONO

L

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT2

IN

 

 

 

LD

IN

LD)

Y

nents for two-way communication.

OUT1

IN

 

IN

 

IN

IN

IN

PB

 

 

DVD

1 Y

 

CD

AUDIO

POWER

 

TV/

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

AMP

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

MD)

IN

 

R

L

 

 

PR

 

 

“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of Sony

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(CD-R/

TUNER

 

 

 

SAT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE1/

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

PR

 

5

(DVR/

OUT

 

 

CENTER

 

 

IN

 

IN

Corporation.

 

 

 

 

OUT

OUT

 

4

VCR1)

TAPE1/

 

 

SUB W.

VCR1

 

2

 

3

IN

 

CD-R/

 

 

 

DVR/

 

Y

 

Y

 

 

(SAT)

MD

 

 

PRE OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

IN

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

1

2

 

 

PB

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

(Single)

SUR-

 

 

 

 

3 IN

(CD)

OUT

 

 

ROUND

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE2

 

R

L

VCR2

 

PR

 

PR

About PQLS rate control

 

(TV/

MONITOR

 

SUB W

CENTER

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

FRONT

 

IN

IN

 

 

2 IN

DVD)

IN

 

R

L (Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 IN

(DVD/

 

 

 

 

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System)

LD)

ROUND

L

 

ROUND

 

 

 

2RF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

VCR3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

(DVD/

 

 

 

BACK

IN

IN

 

 

 

technology provides high-precision digital audio from

LD)

R

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

 

S2 VIDEO

 

12V TRIGGER

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

L

R

L(Single)

L

 

 

RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you use the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i.LINK interface. A precision quartz controller in this

 

 

S400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amplifier eliminates distortion caused by timing errors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(AUDIO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 amplifier through the i.LINK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

network.

 

 

i.LINK-equipped component

 

 

 

 

 

•The arrow on the cable connector body should be face down and lined up with the arrow below the connector on the amplifier 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 amplifier 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 Assigning the i.LINK inputs on page 84 to assign the component to an input on this amplifier. Follow the operating instructions that came with the component to make any necessary output settings.

Note

•You can connect several components together using i.LINK. See Creating an i.LINK network below.

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 configura- tions. This player uses the 4-pin connection, but the two types can be mixed on a network.

This amplifier 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 amplifier is DTCP (Digital Transmission Content Protection) compliant, so you can play DVD-A, DVD- Video, and SACD i.LINK audio.

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Contents VSA-AX10Ai Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentPage Contents Additional information Using other functionsAdvanced setup Other connectionsOur philosophy FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking the supplied accessoriesUsing the remote control Before you startPress Calibrate Setting up the remote controlCalibrating the remote control screen Before you startSetting the button alert volume Setting the clockSetting the time-out setting Press Reset to Default Resetting the remote controlLocking the remote control Restarting the remote controlReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel 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 amplifierControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysDisplay Controls and displays Tone Basic remote control displays Controls and displays Remote controlHome menu screens Amplifier menu screens SetupDigital NR TV control menu screens Remote control displays for other componentsOperating menus for additional components TOP Menu Search ModeAudio SubtitleGetting started Chapter Automatically setting up for surround soundSwitch on the amplifier and your TV Getting startedEnter Getting startedOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Change the amplifier input to the source you want to play Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter About the listening modesNeo6 Music settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsListening to your system Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect level Using the Advanced surround effectsUsing the Home THX modes Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect levelPRO Logic NEO6 Cinema Listening with headphonesListening in stereo Pro Logic IIx MoviePress Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screen Using the Stream Direct modeAnalog Selecting the input signal typeSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Listening to high-sampling formatsChannel Surround back channel options Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through AutoCreating a center speaker effect Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Switching the tone control on or off Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing Midnight and Loudness listening Using the tone controlReducing noise during playback Adjusting the bass and trebleTreble Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press Enter Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Making amplifier settings from the Surround Setup menuSpeaker Systems Surround Setup menuLarge Select ‘Channel Level’ then press Enter Channel LevelAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Speaker DistanceSelect ‘Data Copy’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘Manual’ then press Enter Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press EnterHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and press Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect a manual setup option and press Enter Select ‘Professional’ then press EnterSelect ‘X-Curve’ then press Enter Switch the X-Curve on or OFFCurve Use Cursor left/right buttons to selectSelect ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press Enter Checking your surround settingsCycle through the settings screen by screen Controlling other equipment Chapter Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipmentControlling other equipment Select a setting typePress Learning on the remote setup menu Programming signals from other remote controlsPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Press KEY Label on the remote setup menu Editing remote control button namesPress Direct Function on the remote setup menu Press OK to confirm the settingsSelect the button you want to rename Press OK when you’ve finishedChoose how you want to change the look of the button Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequence Controlling other equipment Multi Operation and System OffMulti Operation Using multi operationsPress OK when you’re finished From the remote control Home menu pressSystem OFF Switching components on and offUsing the 12 volt trigger Using System offMonitoring your recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingUse the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delay Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackWatching video and audio sources independently Switch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Using other functionsEnhancing Sacd playback Switching the speaker impedance Using other functions Dimming the displayResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault amplifier settings Bypass Other connections Using speaker system BSwitching the speaker system Using speaker system B in another roomSP B ITU-R is selected Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuOther connections Bi-amping your front speakersUsing the pre-outs Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifier Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout Pqls rate control About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network 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 PCAssigning the digital inputs Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Advanced setupAssigning the i.LINK inputs Multi in OFF USB OFF Expert Setup menuSelect ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Assigning the video inputsBass Peak Level OSD AdjustmentEdit the name as necessary and press Enter Dynamic Range ControlFunction Rename OSD OverlaySelect ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter THX Audio SetupVolt Trigger Surround Back Speaker Position THX Ultra2 Subwoofer SetupAdditional information Chapter Optimizing your speaker setupBasic surround setup Additional informationAdditional information THX speaker system setupPower Additional information TroubleshootingNo sound 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 formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXPCM Pulse Code Modulation THX MusicMode Maintenance of external surfacesTHX Ultra2 Cinema mode Advanced Speaker Array ASAAdditional 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.

One of the standout features of the VSA-AX10Ai is its Direct Energy HD Amplification technology, which incorporates a Class D amplifier design. This technology not only ensures high power efficiency but also minimizes distortion, delivering pristine sound quality at high volumes. The receiver boasts a substantial output of 200 watts per channel over eight channels, making it an ideal choice for driving large, demanding speaker systems.

In terms of audio decoding, the VSA-AX10Ai supports a multitude of formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. This feature allows the receiver to provide a cinematic surround sound experience, ensuring that every detail of the soundtrack is delivered with accuracy and clarity. The device is also equipped with a high-quality 24-bit/192 kHz DAC, assuring top-notch sound reproduction from a variety of sources.

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.

Connectivity is extensive, with multiple HDMI inputs offering 4K pass-through and upscaling capabilities. This makes the receiver well-suited for modern home theater setups that require integration with 4K Ultra HD displays. It also includes legacy inputs, ensuring compatibility with older audio and video equipment.

Another noteworthy characteristic is the receiver’s build quality. The VSA-AX10Ai features a rigid chassis designed to minimize vibration as well as a premium-grade power supply, which contributes to its overall reliability and performance.

Overall, the Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai encapsulates the essence of high-fidelity home audio and video. With its extensive feature set, exceptional sound quality, and robust performance capabilities, it remains a top choice for those seeking a comprehensive and immersive home theater experience. Whether for music playback or movie watching, this receiver delivers an unparalleled audio experience that stands the test of time.
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