Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual Selecting the Input Signal

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Basic Operation

Selecting the Input Signal

This button selects the type of input signal, AUTO, ANALOG or DIGITAL, sent to the receiver. You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on DIGITAL to hear digital sources like Dolby Digital or DTS but it would have to be on analog to record from the ANALOG out jacks on the receiver. The default setting is AUTO which will select from either i.LINK, DIGITAL or then ANALOG, in that order, depending on what inputs are available.

1 Press the MULTI CONTROL (or INPUT) on the remote to select a source com- ponent.

2 Press RECEIVER.

3 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select the input signal corresponding to the format of the source component.

Each press switches the signal in the order below:

SIGNAL SELECT is fixed to AUTO for unassigned i.LINK- equipped components. Also, when you assign i.LINK- equipped components to AUTO, the i.LINK signal will be selected (see page 91).

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•When DIGITAL signal is selected, 2DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input; DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.

•If no digital inputs are assigned (see page 89) you can only choose ANALOG in the SIGNAL SELECT.

•Because the audio signal from a karaoke microphone and LDs are recorded with analog audio only, they are not output from the digital outputs. Set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG to listen to these formats.

•When an LD with DTS is played back with the SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG, digital noise caused by playing back the DTS signal directly (with no decoding) is output. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (See pages 22 and 23) and set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO or DIGITAL.

•Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

•When using DIGITAL IN terminals the following digital signal formats are supported: Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz sampling frequencies). When using i.LINK connectors the following digital formats are supported: DVD-A (including 192 kHz), SACD and those supported when using DIGITAL IN terminals. If your source is not one of these supported types, select ANALOG for playback.

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Contents Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert USB Audio Hook up Link Digital InterfaceMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingRemote Control Battery Indicator Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesOperating range of remote control unit Switching video system between PAL and NtscOpening the Front Panel Source Material Home Theater The BasicsYour Home System 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 Video Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings 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 Speaker placement Power Connections ACPower Connections AC Outlets European model only Placing Your SpeakersWhat is i.LINK? Connecting i.LINK-equipped ComponentsCreating an i.LINK Network Front Panel EON Mode button see pages Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 1310 i.LINK indicator Master Volume dialRemote Control Command button for other components see Signal SEL button seeSystem Setup button Listening mode buttons seeTOP MENU/GUIDE button Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button Return buttonDisplay Back Panel Speakers terminals see AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W maxComponent Video Monitor OUT ter- minals USB Audio terminalSurrback System SettingDisplays & ControlsUp for SoundAuto Setting NormalEnter button Surround Back SystemExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Channel Level Normal SetupSpeaker Setting Speaker DistanceCenter default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallWith the  buttons choose If it isn’t use the  buttons to selectIt. Press the Enter button 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 DistanceStereo and Multichannel Playback Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysIndicator 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 ModeDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlListening with Acoustic CAL EQ 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 PlaybackVirtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel ModePress the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Surround Back Channel ModesUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPhones jack Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectAutomatic and Manual Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequency Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model onlyDirect Access Tuning To Change Channel StepsTune in the station you want Memorizing Frequently Used StationsChoice Enter the station name you want Press Enter when you have gotNaming Memorized Stations Characters you want to enterChannel you want Recalling Memorized StationsSelect a class number To step through each channel in orderUsing the RDS display An introduction to RDS European model onlyUse the Band button to select the FM band Searching for RDS programs European model onlyTune into an FM station Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH buttonPress the Band button to select Using EON European model onlyMode you want 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 Stereo playback in another room Second Zone Speakers B SetupSelect Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup see 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 Multi Operations Press the Remote Setup button for more than three secondsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Use the  buttons to select Multi OPE and press EnterPerforming Multi Operations When done select Exit and press10Select Exit and press Enter again 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 LevelUsing the  buttons Fine Channel DelayAdjust the distance of each channel 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 Digital Dolby106 Dolby Pro LogicDTS Neo6 107DTS 96/24 Link Related Messages 108Power Power does not turn on TroubleshootingNection, if you change the settings for 109Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Setup Setup screen doesnt appear110 Thdct NG blinks111 No sound output from one set of speakers Other audio problems112 Considerable noise in radio broadcastsNoise or hum can be heard Even when there is no soundWhen a search is performed Being inputInput/display Display is dark Up when using the Signal114 Select button115 Maintenance of External SurfacesRemote control Other components cant be operated with the system remoteBrand Preset Code Brands116 Tape BrandSpecifications European model 117Specifications multi-voltage model 118119 TNMWF/03E00001 Printed