Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai manual Link interface, Link messages

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11Additional information

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

When playing a disc, the

• The input signal type is set to analog.

• Set the amplifier to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Selecting the

2 Pro Logic II or Neo:6

 

input signal type on page 44).

indicator lights on the amplifier.

 

 

• A 2 channel soundtrack is currently playing. • This is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for

 

 

 

details of the audio formats available on the disc.

 

 

 

 

• The soundtrack currently playing is

• This is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for

 

encoded using Dolby Surround.

details of the audio formats available on the disc.

 

 

 

During playback of a Surround

•The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS

• Switch the surround back channel setting (page 46) to

EX or DTS ES source on the

ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is

SB CH ON then switch to the THX Surround EX or

Stream Direct or SB CH AUTO

6.1 compatible.

Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround

setting, the EX and ES indicators

 

sound on page 39).

don’t light, or the signal is not

 

 

properly processed.

 

 

 

 

 

i.LINK interface

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

No sound is output.

• An output signal is not produced from the

• Refer to the manual that came with the source player.

 

i.LINK connector on the source player.

 

 

 

 

 

• The selected component is not compatible

• Refer to the manual that came with the source player.

 

with i.LINK audio.

 

 

 

 

 

• The input signal is set to 2RF, DIGITAL or

• Select i.LINK or AUTO using the SIGNAL SELECT

 

ANALOG.

button (see Selecting the input signal type on page 44).

 

 

 

i.LINK indicator does not light up

• The 2RF, DIGITAL or ANALOG input

• Select i.LINK or AUTO using the SIGNAL SELECT

even when an i.LINK-equipped

signal is selected.

button (see Selecting the input signal type on page 44).

component is selected.

 

 

The program format indicators don’t disappear when SACD playback stops.

• The program format indicators remain lit

• This is not a malfunction.

until another format source is input.

 

You cant get i.LINK to display when using the SIGNAL SELECT button.

• i.LINK-equipped component(s) are not

• Turn on the component(s).

ready.

 

 

 

• i.LINK input setting is incorrect.

• Select the correct i.LINK input setting (see Assigning

 

the i.LINK inputs on page 84).

After upgrading a component, it is not recognized and cannot be selected using the i.LINK connection.

•Depending on the upgrade process, certain components may cease to be recognized by the amplifier.

•You may need to reset the i.LINK database memory in the amplifier:

With the amplifier in standby, press STANDBY/ON while holding down OPTION+. When you see DB CLEAR? appear in the display, press OPTION–, then OPTION+ again to confirm. When you’ve reset the i.LINK database memory, DB CLEAR SET shows in the display. If DB ERROR is displayed, step through the procedure again.

i.LINK messages

You may see the following messages displayed in the front panel display when using the i.LINK interface.

Message

Explanation

BUS FULL

The i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and cannot transmit any more data.

 

 

CANNOT LINK 1

The connection between the amplifier and the selected i.LINK-equipped component is unstable. If the

 

i.LINK cables appear to be connected properly and both the amplifier and i.LINK-equipped component

 

are on, switch both units off, then on again to re-establish the connection between them.

 

 

CANNOT LINK 2

The amplifier can’t identify the selected i.LINK-equipped component. For example, the amplifier may not

 

be able to identify an i.LINK-equipped personal computer.

 

 

LINK CHECK

The amplifier 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.

 

 

LOOP CONNECT

The i.LINK network cannot function because the connected components form a loop. See Creating an

 

i.LINK network on page 79 for more on this.

 

 

NO NAME

When an i.LINK-equipped component has no name, this message is displayed instead of the proper

 

component name.

 

 

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Contents VSA-AX10Ai Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenPage Contents Other connections Using other functionsAdvanced setup Additional informationFeatures Our philosophyBefore you start Checking the supplied accessoriesUsing the remote control Before you start ChapterBefore you start Setting up the remote controlCalibrating the remote control screen Press CalibrateSetting the time-out setting Setting the clockSetting the button alert volume Restarting the remote control Resetting the remote controlLocking the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder VSA-AX10AiConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Portable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting your equipment Plugging in the amplifier About the AC outletDisplay 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 Remote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components Subtitle Search ModeAudio TOP MenuGetting started Automatically setting up for surround soundSwitch on the amplifier and your TV Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterPlaying 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 About the listening modes Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Using the Advanced surround effectsUsing the Home THX modes Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelPro Logic IIx Movie Listening with headphonesListening in stereo PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaUsing the Stream Direct mode Press Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screenSelecting the input signal type AnalogChannel Listening to high-sampling formatsSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Auto Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Surround back channel optionsVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingCreating a center speaker effect Using the tone control Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing Midnight and Loudness listening Switching the tone control on or offTreble Adjusting the bass and trebleReducing noise during playback Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Making amplifier settings from the Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSurround Setup menu Speaker SystemsLarge Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ then press EnterSpeaker Distance Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Acoustic Calibration EQSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘Manual’ 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 ‘Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect a manual setup option and press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Switch the X-Curve on or OFFCurve 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 Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Programming signals from other remote controlsPress Learning on the remote setup menu Press OK to confirm the settings Editing remote control button namesPress Direct Function on the remote setup menu 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 Controlling other equipment Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequenceFrom the remote control Home menu press Using multi operationsPress OK when you’re finished Multi OperationUsing System off Switching components on and offUsing the 12 volt trigger System OFFMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter 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 Using other functions Dimming the display Switching the speaker impedanceDefault amplifier settings Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Bypass Using speaker system B in another room Using speaker system BSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuOther connections SP B ITU-R is selectedConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersUsing the pre-outs Using the i.LINK interface Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierCreating an i.LINK network About i.LINKAbout Pqls rate control Using the USB interface Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu ScreenConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘PC Output’ and press EnterInput Assign menu Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs Advanced setupAssigning the component video inputs Assigning the video inputs Expert Setup menuSelect ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelOSD Overlay Dynamic Range ControlFunction Rename Edit the name as necessary and press EnterVolt Trigger THX Audio SetupSelect ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Surround Back Speaker PositionAdditional information Optimizing your speaker setupBasic surround setup Additional information ChapterTHX speaker system setup Additional informationNo sound Additional information TroubleshootingPower Listening in surround sound on Other audio problems Cause RemedyVideo Audio sources onSettings Remote controlDisplay This unit’s sensor onLink interface Link messagesUSB interface MiscellaneousAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyPCM Pulse Code Modulation About THXWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Advanced Speaker Array ASA Maintenance of external surfacesTHX Ultra2 Cinema mode THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7291-A

VSA-AX10Ai specifications

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