Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual Connecting your TV, Component video, Composite Video

Page 16

ConnectingYour EquipmentYour Equipment

Connecting your TV

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up with either component video, S video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but you must use the same type of video cords to hook up your DVD player (and all other video components) as you use to hook up your TV. If you plan to hook up your DVD player with component video cords hook up your TV with them as well. Composite video cords, which look just like regular RCA audio cords (see page 20) but have only one cable are the most common.

CAUTION:

In order to set up the receiver use MONITOR OUT 1 so that you can see the on-screen displays.

(AUDIO)
S400	TV/monitor
S400

S Video

S video cables produce clearer picture reproduction by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color.

Component video

The video signal is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals. In this way, interference between the signals is avoided.

Composite Video

Composite video cords are the most common or standard video cord but also the lowest quality. The color on the connector is yellow to distinguish it from regular RCA audio cords which have white and red connectors (see page 20). It is important to use a true composite video cord and not an audio cord (though they look exactly the same) because the impedance is different and this will affect the picture quality.

Component Video Input Default Settings

If you use component video cords to hook up your video equipment it is easiest to do so following the default settings, which are listed below. Remember you must use component video cords from your video source (for example, a DVD player) to the receiver and from the receiver to your TV (or monitor). If you don't follow the default settings below you must assign the inputs you used with the "Assigning the Component Video Inputs" procedure (see page 90).

The default settings are:

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1: DVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2: TV/SAT

16

En

Image 16

Contents Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Link Digital Interface Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System McaccUSB Audio Hook up Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingChecking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Indicator Loading the batteriesOperating range of remote control unit Switching video system between PAL and NtscOpening the Front Panel Home Theater The Basics Your Home SystemSource Material Listening ModesHooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital ConnectionsSpeaker Connections  Speaker terminalsSetting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital InputsSwitch on the receiver and your TV Auto Surround Sound SetupPlace the microphone at your Normal listening position Check the speaker settings on the OSD Select OK and press Enter Playing a DVD with Surround SoundReturn to normal use Connecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsVideo Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Connecting Analog Audio Components  Audio cordsComponents equipped with 7.1 channel analog output jacks Connecting Digital Audio Components Digital Input Default Settings  Coaxial cords/Optical cablesUsing outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Power Connections AC Power Connections AC Outlets European model onlySpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersWhat is i.LINK? Connecting i.LINK-equipped ComponentsCreating an i.LINK Network Front Panel Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 13 10 i.LINK indicatorEON Mode button see pages Master Volume dialRemote Control Signal SEL button see System Setup buttonCommand button for other components see Listening mode buttons seeVolume +/- buttons Remote Setup buttonTOP MENU/GUIDE button Return buttonDisplay Back Panel AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W max Component Video Monitor OUT ter- minalsSpeakers terminals see USB Audio terminalSettingDisplays & ControlsUp for Sound Auto SettingSurrback System NormalEnter button Surround Back SystemExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Normal Setup Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker DistanceSpeaker Setting Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select It. Press the Enter buttonWith the  buttons choose Speakers that you want to set. PressAuto automatic test tone mode Manual manual test tone modeChannel Level If you want to change a setting before proceeding Speaker DistanceChoose a Listening Mode one of two ways IndicatorStereo and Multichannel Playback Di plays & ControlsSelecting the Input Signal Listening Modes Stereo modesMovie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II MovieMusic modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II MusicAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music ModePress Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote control Listening with Acoustic CAL EQDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ buttonListening in Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModePress the Midnight button on the remote control Adjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound DelayListening in Audio Scaler mode Multi Channel In PlaybackSurround Back Channel Mode Press the SB CH Mode button on the remote controlVirtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel ModesUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPhones jack Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectAutomatic and Manual Tuning Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model only Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency To Change Channel StepsTune in the station you want Memorizing Frequently Used StationsChoice Press Enter when you have got Naming Memorized StationsEnter the station name you want Characters you want to enterRecalling Memorized Stations Select a class numberChannel you want To step through each channel in orderUsing the RDS display An introduction to RDS European model onlySearching for RDS programs European model only Tune into an FM stationUse the Band button to select the FM band Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH buttonUsing EON European model only Mode you wantPress the Band button to select FM bandPress and hold EON Mode front panel for about two seconds Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsPress the Remote Setup button for three seconds Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode Use the  buttons to select Learning and press EnterWhen youre done use the  buttons to select Exit 10Use  to select Exit and pressUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/TV operations RETURN/EXITSetting up the Direct Function Use the  buttons to select Dirctfnc and press EnterRecording from Audio/Video Components Speakers B Setup Select Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup seeStereo playback in another room Second Zone Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMPSpeakers Button Front panel to switch speakers onOff or cycle through the different Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Press the Remote Setup button for more than three seconds To setup a command select Change and press EnterMulti Operations Use the  buttons to select Multi OPE and press EnterWhen done select Exit and press 10Select Exit and press Enter againPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation buttonSystem Off Press the Remote Setup for more than three seconds Editing Remote Control Display NamesUse the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Use the  buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Editing Button Names KEY LabelPress the buttons whose name you want to change Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Use the  buttons to select Clear and press Enter Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputPress the button you want to clear Resetting the Main Unit THX Cinema Setup Use the  buttons to select Exit and press ENTER, againFine Tuning Your System Assigning the Component Video Inputs Assigning i.LINK Inputs If you want to change the ports for additional i.LINK Source you want. Press the EnterComponents Function Rename Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE Setup Expert Setup Crossover Network Adjust the level of the channel using the  buttons Fine Channel LevelFine Channel Delay Adjust the distance of each channelUsing the  buttons Subsequent channel. Press Enter100 Acoustic Calibration EQ101 Use the  buttons to select the fre 102This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterEQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter 104 Start or Setting CANCEL. PressBass Peak Level 105 Dynamic Range ControlDolby 106Dolby Digital Dolby Pro LogicDTS Neo6 107DTS 96/24 Link Related Messages 108Troubleshooting Nection, if you change the settings forPower Power does not turn on 109Setup Setup screen doesnt appear 110Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Thdct NG blinks111 Other audio problems 112No sound output from one set of speakers Considerable noise in radio broadcastsEven when there is no sound When a search is performedNoise or hum can be heard Being inputUp when using the Signal 114Input/display Display is dark Select buttonMaintenance of External Surfaces Remote control115 Other components cant be operated with the system remotePreset Code Brands 116Brand Tape BrandSpecifications European model 117Specifications multi-voltage model 118119 TNMWF/03E00001 Printed