Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-G manual Advanced setup Expert setup menu, Select ‘Expert’ then press Enter

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11Advanced setup

The Expert setup menu

The settings in the Expert setup menu are more advanced features of this receiver that you can use to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound on page 12.

You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

1Make sure your receiver and TV are both switched on.

2Using the remote control, press RECEIVER, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the (cursor up/down) buttons and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu

items.

RECEIVER

RECEIVER

SYSTEM SETUP

ENTER

Tip

• You can also use the front panel display to make settings. You can also use the MULTI JOG dial and

ENTER on the front panel instead of the (cursor up/down) buttons and ENTER on the remote control.

3 Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press ENTER.

System Setup

 

 

1.Surround Setup

 

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1. Surround Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

SurrBack System

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[ 2. THX CINEMA Setup ]

 

 

[ Auto Setting

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[ 3. Input Assign

]

 

 

[ Normal

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[ 4. Function Rename

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[ Expert

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[ 5.

SACD Setup

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[ Exit

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[ 6.

PHONO/LINE Setup ]

 

 

 

 

 

[ 7.

Multi Room

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[ 8.

12V Trigger

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[ Exit

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4 Select ‘Expert’ then press ENTER.

1.Surround Setup

[ SurrBack System ]

[ Auto Setting

]

[ Normal

]

[

Expert

 

]

[

Exit

 

]

5 Select the setting you want to adjust.

Expert

[ Crossover Network ]

[ Fine Channel Level ]

[ Fine Channel Delay ]

[ Acoustic Cal EQ

]

[ Bass Peak Level

]

[ D-Range Control

]

[ Exit

]

•Crossover Network– Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (see Crossover Network below).

•Fine Channel Level – Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel Level below).

•Fine Channel Delay– Make precise delay settings for your speaker system (see Fine Channel Delay on page 88).

•Acoustic Cal EQ – Measure the acoustic characteristics of your room and make detailed adjustments to the frequency balance of your speaker system (see Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 88 and Professional Acoustic Calibration on page 91).

•Bass Peak Level – Prevent bass tones from distorting the sound from your speakers (see Bass Peak Level on page 93).

•D-Range Control – Specify the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital and DTS movie soundtracks (see Dynamic Range Control on page 94).

6Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing ENTER to confirm after each setting.

When you’re finished, you can select Exit, then press ENTER to go back to the System Setup menu.

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Contents VSX-AX5Ai-SVSX-AX5Ai-G Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Information to UserContents Other connections Controlling other equipment Advanced setupUsing other functions Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesChecking the supplied accessories Before you start ChapterBefore you start Installing the receiverUsing the remote control Opening the front panelOperating range of the remote control Remote control battery indicatorMinute guide Chapter Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Connect your speakersLarge Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your systemMinute guide Enter Switch on the receiver and your TV‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press ‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. PressFollow the instructions on-screen ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressMake sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’ If the receiver isn’t already on, switch on the power Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment About the video converterAnalog audio cables When making cable connectionsAbout cable types 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 rightPlacing the speakers Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Connecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna 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 Mcacc Setup MIC jackTone Control BASS/TREBLEControls and displays Display TunedControls and displays Remote control TV Input Remote SetupAudio Movie / MusicAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Basic modes Listening to your systemMovie listening modes Advanced effect modesPro Logic IIx Music See above Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsMusic listening modes Neo6 Music settings Listening with headphonesAdjusting the advanced effect level 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-BITAdjusting the bass and treble Using the tone controlSwitching the tone control on or off TrebleListening to dual mono soundtracks Release the button when you see the setting you wantReducing noise during playback Tuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Finding a stationUsing the tuner MPX modeAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 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 An introduction to EON Using EONPress EON Mode to select one of the possible modes Searching for RDS programsPress Enter Press and hold EON Mode for about two secondsClearing all stations from the RDS and EON searches Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustNormal surround setting Surround Setup menuSurround back speaker setting Speaker SettingSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menu Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menu Speaker DistanceControlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipment ChapterProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling other equipmentGuide Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsMenu DiscDisp Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsSubtitle ModeTOP ExitProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Controlling other equipment Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off 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 Adjusting the delay of a soundtrack Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingEnhancing Sacd playback Dimming the displayAdvanced remote control features Using other functionsSwitching the speaker impedance Editing remote control display namesAdjusting the remote control backlight Clearing remote control settingsUsing other functions Resetting the system Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connections ChapterFront left Bi-wiring your speakersOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers SpeakerOther connections Multi-room listening Basic multi-room setupSurrBack System multi-room setup Making multi-room connectionsOther connections Using the multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlConnecting additional amplifiers Other connectionsOther 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 System Setup menu Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Select the setting you want to adjust then pressInput Assign menu Advanced setupTHX Cinema Setup Assigning the digital inputsComponent-1 OFF Component-2 OFF Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs 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 Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE SetupMulti-Room and IR receiver setup Volt TriggerAdvanced setup Expert setup menu Select ‘Expert’ then press EnterAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuSelect ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Crossover NetworkAcoustic Calibration EQ Fine Channel DelaySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Select the channels you want and adjust to your liking Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Front AlignSelect ‘DATA COPY’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Exit’ to copy and confirmProfessional Acoustic Calibration How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationHow to interpret the graphical output Select ‘Professional’ Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect a setup option If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressSelect ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menu Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuChoose the setting that you want Additional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onSymptom Cause VideoSettings DisplayRemote control PRO Logic II or Neo6Link interface Link messagesUSB interface Maintenance of external surfacesChanging the frequency step Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX CD-R Additional information Preset code brandsDVD 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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