Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 13, 10 i.LINK indicator, Phones jack

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Displays and Controls

8Display (see page 35)

9MCACC indicator (see pages 13 and 51)

Lights when the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is on. (After the Auto Surround Sound Setup has been completed the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is set on and this display will light.)

10i.LINK indicator

Lights when an i.LINK -Audio-equipped component is selected.

11MULTI CH IN button

Use this button to select the component you have hooked up to the MULTI CH IN terminals (for example, a DVD-Audio player).

TUNER EDIT: Press to memorize and name a station for recall using the MULTI JOG and ENTER buttons.

19 CHARACTER/SEARCH button (see page 64)

Use to search for different program types in RDS mode.

20 EON MODE button (see pages 65–66)

Use to search for different programs that are transmitting traffic or news information.

21 PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (no sound will be heard through the speakers).

12 ACOUSTIC EQ button (see pages 51 and

100)

Press to switch on/off and select the type of acoustic calibration EQ.

13 MASTER VOLUME dial

Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.

14 MULTI JOG CONTROL buttons

SET UP: Press to switch the SYSTEM SETUP mode.

RETURN: Press to move back one step in the SYSTEM SETUP process.

15 SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 46)

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

AUTO: If there are analog and digital signals input, the receiver automatically selects the dig- ital signal.

DIGITAL: To select an optical or coaxial digital signal.

ANALOG: To select an analog signal.

16HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING button (see page 54)

Use this button to switch the AUDIO SCALER mode on or off.

17SB CH MODE button (see page 55)

Use this button to turn the surround back channels ON/OFF/AUTO or switch the virtual surround back mode between ON/OFF/AUTO.

18Tuner control buttons (see page 58)

BAND: Press to select the AM or FM band.

CLASS: Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes.

SELECT: Switches the –/+ buttons between station memory and frequency select modes. –/+:Selects station memories or frequencies when using the tuner.

22 SPEAKERS (A/B) button (see page 76)

The use of this button depends on how the SURRBACK SYSTEM (see page 39) is set. If NORMAL SYSTEM is chosen this button toggles between A and OFF. If SECOND ZONE is chosen this button toggles between A, B, A+B and OFF. If FRONT BI-AMP is chosen this button toggles between A+B and OFF.

23 TONE CONTROL buttons (see page 53)

TONE button: This button switches between TONE on and off, which bypasses the tone circuitry.

BASS/TREBLE button: Use to select whether the bass or treble will be adjusted.

–/+ buttons: Use to adjust the frequency levels.

24 SETUP MIC jack (see page 13)

Plug in the setup mic here. This is very important in order to set up your system and get proper surround sound.

25 VIDEO INPUT jacks (see page 18)

DIGITAL IN: Digital input for connecting a game console, DVD player or video camera (etc.), that has an optical digital connection.

S-VIDEO:Video input for connecting a portable DVD player or video camera (etc.), that has an S video out.

VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R): Video input for connecting a portable DVD player or video camera (etc.), that has standard video/audio outputs.

26 MIDNIGHT button (see page 52)

Switches the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.

27 LOUDNESS button (see page 52)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.

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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 IndicatorOperating range of remote control unit Switching video system between PAL and NtscOpening the Front Panel 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 UnitSwitch 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 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 SettingsUsing outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas AM loop antenna 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 SystemEnter button Surround Back SystemExit should be selected. Press the Enter 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 chooseAuto automatic test tone mode Manual manual test tone modeChannel Level 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 FunctionListening in Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModePress the Midnight button on the remote control 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 ModeUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPhones jack 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 frequencyTune in the station you want Memorizing Frequently Used StationsChoice 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 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 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 ZoneSpeakers 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Dynamic Range Control 105Dolby Pro Logic Dolby106 Dolby DigitalDTS Neo6 107DTS 96/24 108 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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