Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual Surround Back System, Enter button

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Setting Up for Surround Sound

Surround Back System

This setup selects how your surround back system will be used. If you want to use it for surround back speakers in your main speaker system choose NORMAL SYSTEM. In this case you won’t have any B (or secondary) speaker system as these speakers fill that role also for the VSX-AX5i. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 on page 38.

1 SURRBACK SYSTEM should be selected. If it isn’t use the  buttons to select it. Press the ENTER button.

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The setup possibilities appear on your TV.

2Use the  buttons to select the surround back system setting. Press

the ENTER button.

Choose from:

NORMAL SYSTEM: if you want to use these speaker terminals for your surround back speakers in your main speaker system (referred to as the A speaker system).

SECOND ZONE: if you want to use the these speaker terminals for an independent speaker system (referred to as speaker system B)

FRONT BI-AMP:Choose this setting if you want to deliver more power to your front speakers. This setting will use your surround back speaker terminals so you will only be able to get 5.1 channel playback. Also, you will have to bi-wire your speakers to do this (see page 75).

3 EXIT should be selected. Press the ENTER button.

You will return to the SURROUND SETUP menu display. Next, proceed to either AUTO SETTING (page 13) or NORMAL (page 40).

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

start over from step 1.

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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 IndicatorSwitching video system between PAL and Ntsc Operating range of remote control unitOpening 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 UnitAuto Surround Sound Setup Switch on the receiver and your TVPlace the microphone at your Normal listening position Check the speaker settings on the OSD Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Select OK and press EnterReturn 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 SettingsConnecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor 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 SystemSurround Back System Enter buttonExit 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 chooseManual manual test tone mode Auto automatic 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 Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness 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 ModeDual Mono setting and playback Using HeadphonesPhones 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 frequencyMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you wantChoice 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 Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote ControlPress 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 ZoneFront panel to switch speakers on Speakers ButtonOff 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 Editing Remote Control Display Names Press the Remote Setup for more than three secondsUse the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Editing Button Names KEY Label Use the  buttons to select KEY Label and press EnterPress the buttons whose name you want to change Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Use the  buttons to select Clear and press EnterPress 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 Source you want. Press the Enter If you want to change the ports for additional i.LINKComponents 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 102 Use the  buttons to select the freThis explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press Enter To use the Data Check feature follow the steps hereEQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter Start or Setting CANCEL. Press 104Bass Peak Level Dynamic Range Control 105Dolby Pro Logic Dolby106 Dolby Digital107 DTS Neo6DTS 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