Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S, VSX-AX5Ai-G manual Controls and displays

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1 MULTI JOG dial

Depending on the operation, you can use this to select an input source or listening mode, as well as for tuner and system settings. It can often be used instead of the

remote control

(cursor up/down) buttons.

2 Surround listening mode buttons (page 38)

Use to select the MOVIE and MUSIC surround listening modes.

3 STANDBY/ON

Press STANDBY/ON to switch the receiver on or into standby.

4 OFF ON

Switch the receiver on or into standby when this button is in the ON position. When in the OFF position, the power to the receiver is switched off.

5 ENTER

Use to confirm your selection (with the MULTI JOG dial).

6 STANDBY indicator

Lights when the receiver is in standby.

7 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control.

8 Display

See Display on page 35.

9 Advanced MCACC indicator (page 42)

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto Surround Setup has been completed).

10 i.LINK indicator (page 76)

Lights when an i.LINK-audio-equipped component is selected.

11 STEREO/DIRECT (page 41)

Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it was in a different listening mode or toggles between DIRECT and

STEREO.

12 MULTI CH IN (page 42)

Press to select the component connected to the MULTI CH IN terminals (for example, a DVD-Audio player).

13 ACOUSTIC EQ (page 42)

Press to select an acoustic calibration EQ setting.

14MASTER VOLUME dial Adjusts the volume.

15MULTI JOG CONTROL

Use the SET UP button to access the System Setup menu, and RETURN to exit the current menu screen.

16STREAM DIRECT (page 38) Press to switch on/off Auto playback.

17European model:

CHARACTER/SEARCH (page 52)

Use this button to search for RDS program types. Multi-voltage model:

MIDNIGHT (page 46)

Press to switch on/off Midnight listening.

18European model:

EON MODE (page 52)

Use to search for programs that are broadcasting traffic or news information.

Multi-voltage model:

LOUDNESS (page 46)

Press to switch Loudness on/off.

19TUNER controls (page 48)

Use the front panel tuner controls for tuning into stations and recalling station presets.

BAND

Press to select the AM or FM band.

CLASS

Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes.

SELECT

Switches between the station memory and frequency select mode when using the – /+buttons.

– /+

Selects station memories or frequencies when using the tuner.

TUNER EDIT

Press to memorize and name a station for recall with the MULTI JOG dial.

20 MULTI ROOM & SOURCE controls

If you’ve made multi-room connections (see Multi-room listening on page 73) use these controls to control the sub room from the main room (see Using the multi-room controls on page 74).

CONTROL

Use together with the MULTI JOG dial to select the function or use with the MASTER VOLUME to select the volume of the sub room.

ON/OFF

Use to switch the multi-room feature on or off.

21 PHONES jack (page 41)

Use to connect headphones (no sound will be heard through the speakers).

22 SPEAKERS (page 71)

Depending on the surround back speaker setting (page 55), press either to switch the speaker system or simply to switch it off (See Switching the speaker system on page 71 for more on this).

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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 guideUse the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your system Minute guideLarge ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press Switch on the receiver and your TVEnter ‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. Press Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’Follow the instructions on-screen 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 sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel 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 systemConnecting the speakers Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers FM wire antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaOutdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire Meters Plugging in the receiverAbout the AC outlet Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Tone Control Mcacc Setup MIC jackTone BASS/TREBLETuned Controls and displays DisplayControls and displays Remote control Audio Remote SetupTV Input Movie / MusicListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Movie listening modes Listening to your systemBasic modes Advanced effect modesDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Music listening modesPro Logic IIx Music See above 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 TrebleRelease the button when you see the setting you want Reducing noise during playbackListening to dual mono soundtracks Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Finding a stationMPX mode Using the tunerListening to memorized station presets Naming station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner An introduction to RDS Press Disp Mode to select the RDS information displayDisplaying RDS information Press EON Mode to select one of the possible modes Using EONAn introduction to EON Searching for RDS programsPress and hold EON Mode for about two seconds Clearing all stations from the RDS and EON searchesPress Enter 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 wantUsing multi operations To add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press EnterPress Multi Operation Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using System offOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor 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 Other connections About i.LINK About Pqls rate controlCreating an i.LINK network Other connections Using the USB interface Press Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USBConnect your computer’s USB terminal to Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘PC Output’ and press Enter 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 ‘Function Rename’ from the System Setup menu Function RenameSelect the name of the input you want to 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 NetworkFine Channel Delay Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ 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 confirmHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration 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 menuSelect ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menu Choose the setting that you wantDynamic Range Control Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterNo sound Additional informationDigital inputs on Other audio problemsVideo Symptom CauseDisplay SettingsPRO Logic II or Neo6 Remote controlLink messages Link interfaceMaintenance of external surfaces Changing the frequency stepUSB interface Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX DVD Additional information Preset code brandsCD-R DVRAdditional information Specifications European model Continuous Power Output Additional information Specifications Multi-voltage modelPioneer Corporation

VSX-AX5Ai-S, VSX-AX5Ai-G specifications

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