Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S, VSX-AX5Ai-G manual Link interface, Link messages

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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 DIGITAL or

• Select i.LINK or AUTO using the SIGNAL SELECT

 

ANALOG.

button (see Selecting the input signal type on page 43).

i.LINK indicator does not light up even when an i.LINK-equipped component is selected.

• The DIGITAL or ANALOG input signal is

• Select i.LINK or AUTO using the SIGNAL SELECT

selected.

button (see Selecting the input signal type on page 43).

• The i.LINK cable has become disconnected. • Check all connections.

• The i.LINK cable is too long.

• Use a cable less than 3.5m long.

• The selected component does not

• Refer to the manual for the selected component.

correspond to the i.LINK Audio format.

 

•The component between the unit and the source player is turned off.

•When the source player is turned off or in standby, the output signal is not produced. Refer to the manual for the selected component.

PQLS OFF or PQLS ON is

• During playback through an i.LINK

• This is not a malfunction.

displayed temporarily on your

connection, if you change the settings for

 

player and the sound output is

other i.LINK components, the sound will be

 

discontinued.

discontinued momentarily.

 

 

 

 

The program format indicators

• The program format indicators remain lit

• This is not a malfunction.

don’t disappear when SACD

until another format source is input.

 

playback stops.

 

 

You can’t 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 82).

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 receiver.

•You may need to reset the i.LINK database memory in the receiver (use the front panel):

With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ON while holding down STEREO/DIRECT. When you see DB CLEAR? appear in the display, press MULTI CH IN, then ACOUSTIC EQ 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 receiver and the selected i.LINK-equipped component is unstable. If the

 

i.LINK cables appear to be connected properly and both the receiver 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 receiver can’t identify the selected i.LINK-equipped component. For example, the receiver may not be

 

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

 

 

LINK CHECK

The receiver 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 77 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.

 

 

NO SIGNAL

A component is outputting an i.LINK signal that the receiver cannot reproduce. This receiver can only

 

reproduce signals from i.LINK-Audio-equipped components. See About i.LINK on page 77 for more on

 

this.

 

 

PQLS OFF

This is displayed on a playback component when PQLS turns off during playback. The sound may be

 

interrupted momentarily when this happens.

 

 

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Contents VSX-AX5Ai-SVSX-AX5Ai-G Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentInformation to User Voltage selectorContents Using other functions Controlling other equipment Advanced setupOther connections Additional informationChecking the supplied accessories FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterUsing the remote control Installing the receiverBefore you start Opening the front panelRemote control battery indicator Operating range of the remote controlMinute guide Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterConnect your speakers 02 5 minute guideLarge Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your systemMinute guide ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press Switch on the receiver and your TVEnter ‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. PressFollow the instructions on-screen ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressMake sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’ Other problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerIf the receiver isn’t already on, switch on the power Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentAbout cable types When making cable connectionsAnalog audio cables Digital audio cablesConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerVSX-AX5Ai Connecting the multichannel analog outputsSTB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources DVD player Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Tape deck, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesPortable DVD player, etc Front left Center Front right Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Connecting the speakersBare wire connections FM wire antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaAbout the AC outlet Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire MetersPlugging in the receiver Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Tone Control Mcacc Setup MIC jackTone BASS/TREBLETuned Controls and displays DisplayControls and displays Remote control Audio Remote SetupTV Input Movie / MusicAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Movie listening modes Listening to your systemBasic modes Advanced effect modesPro Logic IIx Music See above Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsMusic listening modes Adjusting the advanced effect level Listening with headphonesNeo6 Music settings Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type NEO6 Listening to your system Using the surround back channelOn the remote control, press RECEIVER, then press HI-BIT Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-samplingSwitching the tone control on or off Using the tone controlAdjusting the bass and treble TrebleListening to dual mono soundtracks Release the button when you see the setting you wantReducing noise during playback Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Finding a stationMPX mode Using the tunerAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Listening to memorized station presetsNaming station presets Displaying RDS information Using the tuner An introduction to RDSPress Disp Mode to select the RDS information display Press EON Mode to select one of the possible modes Using EONAn introduction to EON Searching for RDS programsPress Enter Press and hold EON Mode for about two secondsClearing all stations from the RDS and EON searches Surround Setup menu Chapter Surround Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSurround back speaker setting Surround Setup menuNormal surround setting Speaker SettingChannel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menuSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menuRecalling preset codes Using the remote control with other componentsControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterControlling other equipment Programming signals from other remote controlsMenu Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsGuide DiscSubtitle Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsDisp ModeExit TOPMulti Operation and System Off Controlling other equipment Direct functionProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Repeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you wantPress Multi Operation Using multi operationsTo add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press Enter Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerUsing System off Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Making an audio or a video recordingDimming the display Enhancing Sacd playbackSwitching the speaker impedance Using other functionsAdvanced remote control features Editing remote control display namesClearing remote control settings Adjusting the remote control backlightUsing other functions Resetting the system Switching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersFront left SpeakerSurrBack System multi-room setup Basic multi-room setupOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Using the multi-room controlsOther connections Press ControlOther connections Connecting additional amplifiersOther connections Using the i.LINK interface Creating an i.LINK network Other connections About i.LINKAbout Pqls rate control Connect your computer’s USB terminal to Other connections Using the USB interfacePress Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USB Select ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Advanced setup Chapter Advanced setupSystem Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjust then pressTHX Cinema Setup Advanced setupInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs Assigning the component video inputsComponent-1 OFF Component-2 OFF Select ‘Component-In Select’ from the Input Assign menuSelect the name of the input you want to rename Select ‘Function Rename’ from the System Setup menuFunction Rename PHONO/LINE Setup Sacd SetupVolt Trigger Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSelect ‘Expert’ then press Enter Advanced setup Expert setup menuSelect ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel Crossover NetworkAcoustic Calibration EQ Fine Channel DelaySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Select CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Front AlignChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘DATA COPY’ then press Enter Select ‘Exit’ to copy and confirmProfessional Acoustic Calibration How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationHow to interpret the graphical output Select a setup option Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect ‘Professional’ If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressBass Peak Level Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menuDynamic Range Control Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuChoose the setting that you want Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterNo sound Additional 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