Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G, VSX-AX2AV-G Connecting antennas, THX speaker system setup, AM loop antenna

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Connecting your equipment

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

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Connecting antennas

The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Using an external antenna to improve FM

90~120

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SL

SB

fig. A

SR

SL

SR

 

 

0~60

SR

 

 

 

SBL

SBL SBR SBR

fig. B

reception below.

MULTI-ROOM

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

PRE OUT

 

&SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

/REC SEL

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

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L

FRONT

OUT1

 

 

 

FM UNBAL 75Ω

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

ROOM3(ZONE3)

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

 

 

OUT2

IN

ROOM2(ZONE2)

OUT

OUT

R ROOM2(ZONE2) L

CD

SUBW.

 

CENTER

S400

IR

 

 

 

OUT

IN

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

AUDIO

 

12 V TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

DVD/

 

 

 

ROUND

(AUDIO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below).

THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.

LCR

SL

SR

Surround

Surround

SBL SBR

Surround back

•If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.

See also THX Audio Setting on page 45 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (on page 28).

 

 

 

1

2

IN1

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IN1

 

 

(DC OUT 12VTOTAL 50mA MAX)

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SUR-

 

 

(SAT)

 

ROOM2

MULTI-ROOM

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

S400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK

 

 

 

 

& SOURCE

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN2

 

(ZONE2)

MONITOR

IN2

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

CD-R/

 

 

 

 

(Single)

 

 

(DVR/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VCR 1)

HDMI

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1–2

 

 

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(DVR/

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

FR

 

FL

 

iPod

SPEAKERS

 

VCR 2)

 

 

PB

PB

VIDEO1/

 

 

 

 

IN4

 

 

 

GAME1

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

(CD-R)

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

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1–4

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PR

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN1 1–2

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

IN2

IN3

 

VCR 1

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

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PB

 

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DVR/

 

R

SURROUND

L

 

RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PR

PR

 

IN

 

 

 

MULTI CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S -VIDEO

VIDEO

R

L

OUT

IN

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE 1–3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

 

AUDIO

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

VSX-AX4AVi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM loop antenna

1 Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.

fig. A

fig. B

fig. C

•Bend the stand in the direction indicated (fig. A).

•Clip the loop into the stand (fig. B).

•It’s possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall (fig. C). Before fixing, make sure that the reception is satisfactory.

2Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

3Press the AM LOOP antenna terminal tabs to open and insert one wire into each terminal.

4Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

5Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and point in the direction giving the best reception.

Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances and do not let it come into contact with metal objects.

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Contents VSX-AX4AVi-GVSX-AX2AV-G Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentFor Taiwan exclusively Changing the TV format settingDisplay shows the new setting PAL or Ntsc Voltage selectorContents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Before you start ChapterIntroduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Minute guide ChapterEnter 02 5 minute guidePlaying a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guideConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter 324 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerUse an optical cable for the connection Or other set-top box Other video sourcesDVD player Using the component video jacksFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Use a three-way component video cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesInput Selector dial front panel to select Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Select these inputs using Input Select remote orConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsAssemble the stand as shown in the illustration Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAntenna FM wire antennaUsing an external antenna to improve FM reception Using an external antenna to improve AM receptionAC power cord and converter plug use Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiverSTANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display 6TUNE/ST /ENTER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Input SelectSource StatusMultiope ShiftListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeListening to your system Listening in stereo Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsAutomatic Mcacc Expert System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupStanding Wave Adjust the level of the left channelWhen youre finished, press Return Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Copying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataData Management Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceEnter Curve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsButton What it does Connecting using HdmiOther connections Basic playback controlsAbout Hdmi Using the i.LINK interfaceOn a HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Checking the i.LINK inputs About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network About Pqls rate controlUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Using the USB interfaceConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Selecting the multichannel analog inputsStart playback of a source on your computer Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Use the Input Select button to select USBBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Multi-room listening Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMaking multi-room connections Multi-room listening options Basic multi-room setup RoomSub room Input sources available Input Connecting an IR receiverUsing the multi-room controls Multi-room remote controlsSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma display DVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOSD Adjustment Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsRecout Source Using other functionsPlaying a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingDimming the display Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Checking your system settingsSetting Default Resetting the systemDefault system settings Display shows RESET?Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System OffUsing System off Using multi operationsFunction Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons Function ComponentsButton s Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayLink interface Remote controlUSB interface Link messagesMessage Explanation Jacks Symptom Cause ActionThere is a problem with the signal path from IPod messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX THX MusicMode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX Games ModeInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsAuto Surround Surround Back speakers Input signal formatUnavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Additional information Specifications Features Cleaning the unitAdditional information Our philosophy 05F00001 Printed ARB7336-A Pioneer Corporation

VSX-AX4AVi-G, VSX-AX2AV-G specifications

The Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G are two impressive receivers that exemplify Pioneer’s commitment to high-fidelity audio performance and advanced home theater technology. Both models cater to audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike with their robust feature sets and innovative technologies.

The VSX-AX4AVi-G is a flagship model that boasts a powerful 7.1 channel surround sound system, delivering an immersive audio experience. With 130 watts per channel, it ensures that even the most demanding soundtracks are reproduced with clarity and strength. Supporting various surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the receiver creates a cinema-like experience at home. The inclusion of Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) enables automatic speaker setup and calibration, optimizing audio quality based on the specific characteristics of the room.

In contrast, the VSX-AX2AV-G is designed for those seeking high-end audio without a plethora of features. While it also supports 7.1 channel playback, it focuses on delivering a more straightforward user experience. The AX2AV-G offers similar power output per channel, ensuring rich and full-bodied sound reproduction. Its straightforward user interface makes it accessible for users who want quality audio without the complexity.

Both models feature advanced video processing capabilities and support high-definition video formats. They can upscale standard-definition content to 1080p through HDMI, ensuring that users get the best quality possible from their video sources. The HDMI connectivity allows for multiple input sources and supports 4K video resolution, making both receivers future-proof for evolving home theater setups.

In terms of connectivity, the VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G offer a wide range of inputs and outputs, including multiple HDMI ports, component video inputs, and composite connections, accommodating various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The receivers also feature advanced digital signal processing, enhancing sound quality and making music playback more enjoyable.

Additionally, these receivers come equipped with a range of audio enhancement features such as Phase Control and Advanced Sound Retriever, which help to improve audio playback by enhancing high frequencies and restoring lost details, especially when streaming compressed audio formats.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G represent two excellent options in the receiver market. With their combined focus on high-quality audio, advanced video processing, and user-friendly operation, they provide an ideal solution for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment experience.
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