Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-G, VSX-AX5Ai-S Controlling other equipment Controls for TVs, Menu, Guide, Disc

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08Controlling other equipment

Controls for TVs

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Using the remote control with other components on page 58 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component.

Button (s)

Function

Components

 

 

 

TV

Switches the TV, Satellite TV or Cable TV between standby and on.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

TV INPUT

Switches the TV input.

TV

 

 

TV CH (+/ -)Selects channels

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

 

 

TV VOL (+/ -)Adjusts the TV volume.

TV

 

 

 

MENU

Takes you to the TV menu of that system.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

GUIDE

Takes you to the guide menu of that system.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

RETURN

Exits the current menu.

Cable TV/Satellite TV

 

 

 

 

A/CYAN

Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

 

B/Use as the TEXT ON button.

Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

 

C/RED

Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

 

Use to go to the previous page in a menu.

Cable TV

 

 

 

 

D/GREEN

Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

 

E/YELLOW

Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

 

Use to go to the next page in a menu.

Cable TV

 

 

 

 

Use to move back channels.

TV/Cable TV

 

 

 

 

Use to move back a page in a menu.

Satellite TV

 

 

 

 

Use to move forward channels.

TV/Cable TV

 

 

 

 

Use to go to the next page in a menu.

Satellite TV

 

 

 

 

Use as the TEXT OFF button.

TV

 

 

 

Number

Use to select a specific TV channel.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

buttons

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER/

Use this button to immediately enter a new channel.

Cable TV/TV

DISC

 

 

 

 

 

&

Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

Note

•The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT MULTI CONTROL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CONT button.

•Depending on the maker and individual model, there are some buttons that may not be able operate some equip- ment or may operate it in a different way.

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Contents VSX-AX5Ai-SVSX-AX5Ai-G Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Information to UserContents Controlling other equipment Advanced setup Using other functionsOther connections Additional informationFeatures Checking the supplied accessoriesBefore you start Before you start ChapterInstalling the receiver Using the remote controlBefore you start Opening the front panelOperating range of the remote control Remote control battery indicatorSetting up for Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Connect your speakersUse the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your system Minute guideLarge Switch on the receiver and your TV ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. PressEnter ‘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 Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Surround SetupIf the receiver isn’t already on, switch on the power Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment About the video converterWhen making cable connections About cable typesAnalog audio cables Digital audio cablesConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs VSX-AX5AiSTB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks DVD playerConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Tape deck, etcPortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Front left Center Front rightConnecting the speakers Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting your equipment Connecting antennas FM wire antennaConnecting 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 Mcacc Setup MIC jack Tone ControlTone BASS/TREBLEControls and displays Display TunedControls and displays Remote control Remote Setup AudioTV Input Movie / MusicListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your system Movie listening modesBasic modes Advanced effect modesDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Music listening modesPro Logic IIx Music See above Listening with headphones Adjusting the advanced effect levelNeo6 Music settings Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type Listening to your system Using the surround back channel NEO6Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-sampling On the remote control, press RECEIVER, then press HI-BITUsing the tone control Switching the tone control on or offAdjusting 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 Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Finding a stationUsing the tuner MPX modeListening 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 Using EON Press EON Mode to select one of the possible modesAn 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 Surround Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSurround Setup menu Surround back speaker settingNormal surround setting Speaker SettingSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menu Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menu Speaker DistanceUsing the remote control with other components Recalling preset codesControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling other equipmentControlling other equipment Controls for TVs MenuGuide DiscControlling other equipment Controls for other components SubtitleDisp ModeTOP ExitControlling other equipment Direct function Multi Operation and System OffProgramming 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 Using other functions ChapterAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Making an audio or a video recordingEnhancing Sacd playback Dimming the displayUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedanceAdvanced remote control features Editing remote control display namesAdjusting the remote control backlight Clearing remote control settingsUsing other functions Resetting the system Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemOther connections Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left SpeakerBasic multi-room setup SurrBack System multi-room setupOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUsing the multi-room controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumeOther connections Press ControlConnecting additional amplifiers Other connectionsOther 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 Advanced setup ChapterSystem Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjust then pressAdvanced setup THX Cinema SetupInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Assigning the i.LINK 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 Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE SetupMulti-Room and IR receiver setup Volt TriggerAdvanced setup Expert setup menu Select ‘Expert’ then press EnterSelect ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menu Select ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel Crossover NetworkFine Channel Delay Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Select CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 AdjustSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Front AlignCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Checking 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 Using Professional Acoustic Calibration Select a setup optionSelect ‘Professional’ If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressSelect ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menu Bass Peak LevelSelect ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menu Choose the setting that you wantDynamic Range Control Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onSymptom Cause VideoSettings DisplayRemote control PRO Logic II or Neo6Link interface Link messagesMaintenance of external surfaces Changing the frequency stepUSB interface Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Preset code brands DVDCD-R DVRAdditional information Specifications European model Additional information Specifications Multi-voltage model Continuous Power OutputPioneer Corporation

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

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