Pioneer Complete Guide to Optimizing Your Home Theater with VSX-AX5i Features
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Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

DTS-ES

DTS launched a new surround format in November 2000. This has come to be known as DTS Extended Surround or simply DTS-ES. The technology has been advanced to include two new home formats DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format, and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 ch format, both are able to playback discrete, 6.1-channel content from DVDs and CDs. Both of these formats are compatible with a conventional DTS 5.1 ch decoder. In this system each channel is encoded and decoded individually, adding to the separation of the channels. Since DTS adds a third surround channel, the surround back channel, the realism and all-encompassing nature of the sound reaches levels not seen before in home theater. This unit is equipped with a DTS-ES decoder.

DTS Neo:6

This is a matrix decoding technology that transforms two-channel sources into 6.0 channel surround sound. There are two modes, CINEMA mode and MUSIC mode.

DTS 96/24

For compatibility with equipment that was produced before this format was made, DVD players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1ch decoder. This unit is equipped with a DTS 96 kHz/24 bit decoder to take advantage of the higher sound quality available.

THX

 

THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are

 

recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented

 

accurately in your home, special technologies are required. In your home the room is much smaller and has a

 

bright sound, the speakers are very different and there are only six-eight of them, plus, you sit much closer to each

 

one of those speakers. Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us in a good

 

movie. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the comfort and

 

convenience of your home.

 

Re-Equalization™ :In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding, you sit a long way back from the

 

speakers and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Because a sound track recorded in this dead sounding

 

space when it is played at home it sounds overbright. THX Re-Equalization adjusts for this difference in a very

 

precise way.

 

Adaptive Decorrelation™ : When a sound track sends mono sound to the surround speakers it often seems to be

 

coming come from one side instead of from all around you as it would in a theater. Adaptive Decorrelation helps to

 

correct this inaccuracy.

 

Timbre Matching™ : When recording a sound track it is very important that the surround sounds move smoothly

 

and seamlessly around the theater. It is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to speaker. Timbre

 

Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using only two speakers.

 

Bass Peak Level Manager™ : Some Dolby Digital sound tracks can produce bass peaks that are undesirable in a

 

home theater environment. The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to

 

your system. Set this function according to the Bass Peak Level instructions (page 104).

 

Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™ : This feature allows you to adjust for the difference in the

 

distance from each individual loudspeaker to the listening position. Doing this ensures that all the speakers operate

 

in precise synchronization improving the seamless nature of the soundfield. Set this function according to the

 

Speaker Distance instructions (page 44) or Fine Channel Delay instructions (page 99).

 

THX Surround EX™ : THX Surround EX–Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories

 

and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd.

 

This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not

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Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be

 

program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of

 

the individual listener.

 

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Contents Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI Sampling Link Digital InterfaceMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc USB Audio Hook upLoading the batteries Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Remote Control Battery IndicatorOpening the Front Panel Switching video system between PAL and NtscOperating range of remote control unit Listening Modes Home Theater The BasicsYour Home System Source MaterialDigital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Speaker terminals Speaker ConnectionsAssigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitPlace the microphone at your Normal listening position Auto Surround Sound SetupSwitch on the receiver and your TV Check the speaker settings on the OSD Return to normal use Playing a DVD with Surround SoundSelect OK and press Enter Component video Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings VideoConnecting a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components  Audio cords Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsComponents equipped with 7.1 channel analog output jacks Connecting Digital Audio Components  Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default Settings AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Placing Your Speakers Power Connections ACPower Connections AC Outlets European model only Speaker placementConnecting i.LINK-equipped Components What is i.LINK?Creating an i.LINK Network Front Panel Master Volume dial Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 1310 i.LINK indicator EON Mode button see pagesRemote Control Listening mode buttons see Signal SEL button seeSystem Setup button Command button for other components seeReturn button Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button TOP MENU/GUIDE buttonDisplay Back Panel USB Audio terminal AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W maxComponent Video Monitor OUT ter- minals Speakers terminals seeNormal SettingDisplays & ControlsUp for SoundAuto Setting Surrback SystemExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Surround Back SystemEnter button Speaker Distance Normal SetupSpeaker Setting Channel LevelSurround default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Center default setting is SmallSpeakers that you want to set. Press If it isn’t use the  buttons to selectIt. Press the Enter button With the  buttons chooseChannel Level Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode Speaker Distance If you want to change a setting before proceedingDi plays & Controls Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysIndicator Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSelecting the Input Signal Stereo modes Listening ModesTHX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround modeAdding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModePress the Acoustic EQ button Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlListening with Acoustic CAL EQ Digital Noise Reduction Digital NR FunctionPress the Midnight button on the remote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Listening with Sound Delay Adjusting Bass and TrebleMulti Channel In Playback Listening in Audio Scaler modeSurround Back Channel Modes Surround Back Channel ModePress the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Virtual Surround Back ModePhones jack Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerAutomatic and Manual Tuning To Change Channel Steps Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model onlyDirect Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyChoice Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Characters you want to enter Press Enter when you have gotNaming Memorized Stations Enter the station name you wantTo step through each channel in order Recalling Memorized StationsSelect a class number Channel you wantAn introduction to RDS European model only Using the RDS displayPress the CHARACTER/SEARCH button Searching for RDS programs European model onlyTune into an FM station Use the Band button to select the FM bandFM band Using EON European model onlyMode you want Press the Band button to selectPress and hold EON Mode front panel for about two seconds Press the Remote Setup button for three seconds Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered Use the  buttons to select Learning and press Enter Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode10Use  to select Exit and press When youre done use the  buttons to select ExitCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsRETURN/EXIT Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV operationsUse the  buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Setting up the Direct FunctionRecording from Audio/Video Components Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMP Speakers B SetupSelect Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup see Stereo playback in another room Second ZoneOff or cycle through the different Front panel to switch speakers onSpeakers Button Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Use the  buttons to select Multi OPE and press Enter Press the Remote Setup button for more than three secondsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Multi OperationsPress the Multi Operation button When done select Exit and press10Select Exit and press Enter again Performing Multi OperationsSystem Off Use the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more than three seconds Press the buttons whose name you want to change Editing Button Names KEY LabelUse the  buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Press the button you want to clear Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputUse the  buttons to select Clear and press Enter Resetting the Main Unit Use the  buttons to select Exit and press ENTER, again THX Cinema SetupFine Tuning Your System Assigning the Component Video Inputs Assigning i.LINK Inputs Components Source you want. Press the EnterIf you want to change the ports for additional i.LINK Function Rename Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE Setup Expert Setup Crossover Network Fine Channel Level Adjust the level of the channel using the  buttonsSubsequent channel. Press Enter Fine Channel DelayAdjust the distance of each channel Using the  buttonsAcoustic Calibration EQ 100101 This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom 102Use the  buttons to select the fre EQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterTo use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Bass Peak Level Start or Setting CANCEL. Press104 Dynamic Range Control 105Dolby Pro Logic Dolby106 Dolby DigitalDTS 96/24 107DTS Neo6 108 Link Related Messages109 TroubleshootingNection, if you change the settings for Power Power does not turn onThdct NG blinks Setup Setup screen doesnt appear110 Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output111 Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Other audio problems112 No sound output from one set of speakersBeing input Even when there is no soundWhen a search is performed Noise or hum can be heardSelect button Up when using the Signal114 Input/display Display is darkOther components cant be operated with the system remote Maintenance of External SurfacesRemote control 115Tape Brand Preset Code Brands116 Brand117 Specifications European model118 Specifications multi-voltage model119 TNMWF/03E00001 Printed
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