Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S Controlling other equipment Direct function, Multi Operation and System Off

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Controlling other equipment

Direct function

• Default setting: On (all components)

You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different compo- nent. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.

When direct function is on, any component you select (using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.

ENTER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1 /

DVR

MULTI CONTROL

VCR2 VIDEO CD

CD-R/ MD/

TAPE1 TAPE2

REMOTE

SETUP

1Press and hold REMOTE SETUP for three seconds. The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote control display.

2 Use (cursor up/down) to select ‘DirctFnc’ from the menu and press ENTER.

Select Function flashes in the display.

3Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the compo- nent you want to set.

The remote displays the component you want to set.

4 Use (cursor up/down) to switch direct func- tion on or off then press ENTER.

The display shows COMPLETE to confirm the setting.

5Repeat steps 2–4 for as many components as you want.

Note

•You can’t use direct function with the TUNER or TV CONT functions.

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Multi Operation and System Off

The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a series of commands for the components in your system. For example, you could turn on your TV, turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD using only two buttons on the remote control.

Similar to multi operations, System Off allows you to use one button to stop and switch off a series of components in your system at the same time.

Note

•Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Recalling preset codes on page 58 and Programming signals from other remote controls on page 59 for more on this).

•Power on and off commands only work with components that have a standby mode.

Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence

ENTER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1 /

TVCONT

DVR

MULTI CONTROL

 

VCR2

VIDEO

CD

 

CD-R/

MD/

TUNER

 

TAPE1

TAPE2

 

REMOTE

SETUP

1Press and hold REMOTE SETUP for three seconds. The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote control display.

2 Use (cursor up/down) to select ‘MultiOpe’ or ‘SysOff’ from the menu and press ENTER.

If you selected Multi Operation (MultiOpe), Select

Function flashes in the display.

If you selected System Off (SysOff), System Off appears in the display. Go to step 4.

3Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to start the multi-operation. Multi Ope appears in the display.

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Contents VSX-AX5Ai-SVSX-AX5Ai-G Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentInformation to User Voltage selectorContents Additional information Controlling other equipment Advanced setupUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesChecking the supplied accessories Before you startOpening the front panel Installing the receiverUsing the remote control Before you startRemote control battery indicator Operating range of the remote controlIntroduction to home theater Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Minute guide ChapterConnect your speakers 02 5 minute guideUse the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your system Minute guideLarge ‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press Switch on the receiver and your TV‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press Enter‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. Press Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’Follow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup If the receiver isn’t already on, switch on the powerConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel About the video converter Connecting your equipmentDigital audio cables When making cable connectionsAbout cable types Analog 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 AM loop antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Connecting external antennasOutdoor 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 BASS/TREBLE Mcacc Setup MIC jackTone Control ToneTuned Controls and displays DisplayControls and displays Remote control Movie / Music Remote SetupAudio TV InputListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Advanced effect modes Listening to your systemMovie listening modes Basic modesDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Music listening modesPro Logic IIx Music See above Listening in stereo Listening with headphonesAdjusting the advanced effect level Neo6 Music settingsListening 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-samplingTreble Using the tone controlSwitching the tone control on or off Adjusting the bass and trebleRelease the button when you see the setting you want Reducing noise during playbackListening to dual mono soundtracks Finding a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to 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 Searching for RDS programs Using EONPress EON Mode to select one of the possible modes An introduction to EONPress and hold EON Mode for about two seconds Clearing all stations from the RDS and EON searchesPress Enter Select the setting you want to adjust Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menuSpeaker Setting Surround Setup menuSurround back speaker setting Normal surround settingChannel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menuSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menuControlling other equipment Chapter Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipmentControlling other equipment Programming signals from other remote controlsDisc Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsMenu GuideMode Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsSubtitle DispExit TOPRepeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you want Controlling other equipment Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing 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 Making an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackDimming the display Enhancing Sacd playbackEditing remote control display names Using other functionsSwitching the speaker impedance Advanced remote control featuresClearing remote control settings Adjusting the remote control backlightUsing other functions Resetting the system Other connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsSpeaker Bi-wiring your speakersOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Front leftMaking multi-room connections Basic multi-room setupSurrBack System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningPress Control Using the multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Other connectionsOther 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 Select the setting you want to adjust then press Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter System Setup menuAssigning the digital inputs Advanced setupTHX Cinema Setup Input Assign menuSelect ‘Component-In Select’ from the Input Assign menu Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs Component-1 OFF Component-2 OFFSelect ‘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 menuCrossover Network Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuSelect ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Delay Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingSelect ‘Exit’ to copy and confirm Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘DATA COPY’ then press EnterHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and press Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect a setup option Select ‘Professional’Bass 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 Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationNo 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 DVR Additional information Preset code brandsDVD CD-RAdditional information Specifications European model Continuous Power Output Additional information Specifications Multi-voltage modelPioneer Corporation

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