Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-G, VSX-AX5Ai-S manual Using multi operations, Press Multi Operation

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08Controlling other equipment

4 Use (cursor up/down) to select a command in the sequence then press ENTER.

If this is the first command in the sequence, select 1st Cmmnd. Otherwise, simply choose the next command in the sequence.

5To add (or change) a command select ‘Change’ and press ENTER.

Function flashes in the display.

•To erase a command select Clear and press ENTER. You will return to the last step.

•To go back a step, select *Exit* and press ENTER.

6Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the

component whose command you want to input. Key flashes in the display.

7Select the button for the command you want to input.

The following remote control commands can be selected:

SOURCE TV

DIMMER

LOUDNESS

TONE

EFFECT/CHSEL

1

2

3

4

SIGNAL SEL

DNR

BASS/TREBLE

+

5

6

7

8

VIDEO SEL

HI-BIT

+10

DISC

9

0

 

ENTER

SYSTEM SETUP

 

DIRECTACCESS SEARCHMODE

 

 

GUIDE

MENU

 

 

TOPMENU

TUNER EDIT

 

 

TRACK

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

EXIT

AUDIO

 

 

RETURN

MPX

TEXTON RFATT

DISPMODE

 

 

 

SUBTITLE

TUNING

BAND

TUNING +

STATION

TEXTOFF CLASS

STATION +

CHANNEL

 

 

CHANNEL+

+

TV INPUT

 

 

TVCONTROL

 

 

TV VOL

+

MIDNIGHT

 

 

TV CH

 

 

 

 

MULTI DH

 

 

 

INPUT

 

STEREO/

 

SB CH

 

DIRECT

 

MODE

 

•After selecting a command, COMPLETE appears in the display.

8Repeat steps 4–7 to program a sequence of up to five commands.

•You don't need to program the receiver to switch on or off. This is done automatically.

With Pioneer components, you don’t need to:

•program the power to switch off in a shutdown sequence;

•program the power to switch on if it’s the source component selected in step 3;

•program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the input function (selected in step 2) has video input terminals;

These take priority in multi operations (not shutdown).

9 When you’re finished, use (cursor up/down) to select ‘*Exit*’ from the menu and press ENTER. You will return to the REMOTE SETUP menu. Select *Exit* again to exit.

Using multi operations

You can start multi operations with the receiver switched on, or in standby.

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1 /

TVCONT

DVR

MULTI CONTROL

 

VCR2

VIDEO

CD

MULTI

OPERATION

CD-R/

MD/

TUNER

 

TAPE1

TAPE2

 

1 Press MULTI OPERATION.

Select Function flashes in the display.

2Press a function button that has been set up with a multi operation.

The receiver switches on (if it was in standby) and the programmed multi operation is performed automatically.

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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 speakersMinute guide Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your systemLarge Switch on the receiver and your TV ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. PressEnter ‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. PressMake sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’ ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressFollow 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 Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear 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 rightBare wire connections Connecting the speakersPlacing the speakers Connecting your equipment Connecting antennas FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaPlugging in the receiver Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire MetersAbout the AC outlet Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront 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 Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your system Movie listening modesBasic modes Advanced effect modesMusic listening modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsPro 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 TrebleReducing noise during playback Release the button when you see the setting you wantListening to dual mono soundtracks Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Finding a stationUsing the tuner MPX modeNaming station presets Listening to memorized station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Press Disp Mode to select the RDS information display Using the tuner An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Using EON Press EON Mode to select one of the possible modesAn introduction to EON Searching for RDS programsClearing all stations from the RDS and EON searches Press and hold EON Mode for about two secondsPress 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 wantTo add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press Enter Using multi operationsPress Multi Operation Using System off Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerOperating 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 About Pqls rate control Other connections About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network Press Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USB Other connections Using the USB interfaceConnect your computer’s USB terminal to Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘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 menuFunction Rename Select ‘Function Rename’ from the System Setup menuSelect 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 NetworkSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Fine Channel DelayAcoustic 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 interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationProfessional 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 LevelChoose the setting that you want Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuDynamic 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 messagesChanging the frequency step Maintenance of external surfacesUSB 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

The Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S and VSX-AX5Ai-G are standout home theater receivers known for their robust performance and advanced features that cater to audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Designed with a focus on versatility and high-fidelity audio reproduction, these receivers deliver exceptional sound quality for both music and movies.

One of the most significant features of the VSX-AX5Ai series is its powerful amplification system. With a capacity to drive multiple channels, these receivers provide dynamic sound and enough power to fill even large spaces. The Class D3 amplification technology used in these models ensures efficient performance, producing clean and distortion-free audio. This technology contributes to higher energy efficiency while providing rich bass and clear highs.

These receivers are equipped with advanced audio codecs, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which create an immersive surround sound experience. The ability to decode high-definition audio formats enhances the listening experience, bringing movie soundtracks and music to life with precision and depth. The multi-channel setup allows for easy integration into existing home theater systems, delivering a cinematic atmosphere at home.

Another notable feature is the MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System). This automatic calibration system optimizes speaker settings based on the room's acoustics, ensuring that users achieve the best possible sound from their speaker setup. It analyzes the acoustics and adjusts the receiver's settings to provide a balanced and harmonious sound profile.

Connectivity is a highlight of the VSX-AX5Ai-S and VSX-AX5Ai-G. They come equipped with multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, allowing users to connect various devices, such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The presence of digital and analog audio inputs ensures compatibility with a wide range of audio sources. Furthermore, these models support video upscaling, enhancing lower-resolution content for improved playback quality.

The user-friendly interface and remote control make it easy to navigate settings and configurations, providing a seamless user experience. Additionally, both models support streaming services, allowing users to access their favorite music directly from apps over Wi-Fi.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S and VSX-AX5Ai-G are exceptional receivers that combine powerful amplification, advanced audio processing, and user-friendly features. With technologies designed to optimize sound quality and provide versatile connectivity, these models are an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their home audio experience. Whether for movies, music, or gaming, they deliver a premium listening experience that stands out in the competitive home theater market.
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