Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G manual Listening to your system Listening in stereo, Using Stream Direct

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Listening to your system

Listening in stereo

When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV. SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

•While listening to a source, press STEREO for stereo playback.

Using Stream Direct

Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source (see Stream direct with different input signal formats on page 84).

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV. SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

1 While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT

(AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT) to select the mode you want.

Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed.

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Selecting MCACC presets

• Default setting: MEMORY 1

If you have calibrated your system for different listening

positions2, you can switch between settings to suit the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV. SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

•While listening to a source, press MCACC (MCACC POSITION).

Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets3 or to switch calibration off. See Data Management on page 41 to check and manage your current settings.

Choosing the input signal

You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the receiver to select between input

signals.4

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV. SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

•Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.

•AUTO SURROUND – See Auto playback on page 27.

•DIRECT – Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with dual mono, the input attenuator, and any sound delay and hi-bit/hi-sampling settings. You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal.

•PURE DIRECT – Analog and PCM sources are heard without any digital processing.1 No sound is output from the Second Zone in this mode.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•AUTO – This is the default setting. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: ; HDMI; DIGITAL; ANALOG.

•ANALOG – Selects an analog signal.

•DIGITAL – Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.

•HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal.5

• – Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-AX4AVi only).

Note

1There are cases where a brief noise is heard before playback of sources other than PCM. Please select AUTO SURROUND or DIRECT if this is a problem.

2Different presets might also have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on how you’re using your system. These pre- sets can be set in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 7 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 33, either of which you should have already completed.

3You can’t use these settings when MULTI CH IN is switched on, and they has no effect when headphones are connected.

4• This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz–96 kHz), DTS (including DTS 96kHz/24 bit) and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. With other digital signal formats, set to ANALOG (the MULTI CH IN, TUNER, PHONO and iPod input functions are all fixed to ANALOG).

•You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connec- tions (page 15) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.

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

•Even when i.LINK is selected and the i.LINK indicator lights, you won’t hear any sound if the output settings of your i.LINK device are off.

•The input signal for unassigned i.LINK-equipped components is fixed to . See Checking the i.LINK inputs on page 49.

5When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 63 is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.

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Contents VSX-AX4AVi-GVSX-AX2AV-G Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentDisplay shows the new setting PAL or Ntsc Changing the TV format settingVoltage selector For Taiwan exclusivelyContents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Installing the receiverBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterEnter 02 5 minute guideProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlMinute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections 324 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerUse an optical cable for the connection Or other set-top box Other video sourcesFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable DVD playerAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesSelect these inputs using Input Select remote or Input Selector dial front panel to selectConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationUsing an external antenna to improve FM reception FM wire antennaUsing an external antenna to improve AM reception AntennaAC power cord and converter plug use Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel STANDBY/ONControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERMultiope StatusShift SourceListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupWhen youre finished, press Return Adjust the level of the left channelFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Speaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level Curve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Connecting using HdmiBasic playback controls Button What it doesOn a HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout Hdmi Checking the i.LINK inputs About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network About Pqls rate controlConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the USB interfaceSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupUse the Input Select button to select USB Start playback of a source on your computerConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Making multi-room connections Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMulti-room listening Sub room Input sources available Basic multi-room setup RoomMulti-room listening options Using the multi-room controls Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls InputPioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Pioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Other Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room and IR receiver setupOSD Adjustment Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsPlaying a different source when recording Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Recout SourceUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Resetting the systemDisplay shows RESET? Setting DefaultSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorButton s Function Components Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayLink interface Remote controlMessage Explanation Link messagesUSB interface There is a problem with the signal path from Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages JacksWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeAuto Surround Multichannel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Input signal formatSurround Back speakers Additional information Specifications Additional information Our philosophy Cleaning the unitFeatures 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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