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Other connections

Genre Artist Album Song

Composer Album Song

Shuffle Songs

Tip

•You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist.

Basic playback controls

The following table shows the basic playback controls for your iPod:

Button What it does

Press to start playback.

If you start playback when something other than a song is selected, all the songs that fall into that category will play.

Press to stop playback.

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

Press and hold during playback to start scan- ning.

Press to skip to previous/next song.

Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat

One, Repeat All and Repeat Off.

Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle

Songs, Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off.

DISP Press repeatedly to change the song playback information displayed.

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Connecting using HDMI

If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped compo- nent, you can connect it to this receiver using a commer-

cially available HDMI cable.1

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. See About the video converter on page 11 for more on HDMI compatibility.

HDMI/DVI-equipped component

HDMI OUT

MULTI-ROOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

 

&SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/REC SEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

OUT1

 

 

 

 

FM UNBAL 75Ω

 

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

ROOM3(ZONE3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

MONITOR

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

 

OUT2

 

 

IN

ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT

OUT

 

R ROOM2(ZONE2) L

CD

 

 

USB

S400

 

IR

 

 

 

OUT

 

IN

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

12 V TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

(AUDIO)

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN1

 

LD

 

 

 

 

IN1

 

 

(DC OUT 12VTOTAL 50mA MAX)

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(SAT)

S400

ROOM2

MULTI-ROOM

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

& SOURCE

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

IN2

 

(ZONE2)

MONITOR

IN2

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

CD-R/

 

 

(DVR/

HDMI

IN1

OUT

 

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

VCR 1)

IN1(DVD/LD)

 

SAT

 

 

 

 

IN1

 

Y

Y

IN2(TV)

 

 

IN

 

 

IN3

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1–2

 

 

 

R

 

 

(DVR/

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

FR

 

FL

VCR 2)

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO1/

 

 

IN4

 

 

PB

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAME1

 

 

 

 

(CD-R)

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

1–4

IN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB W.

 

ASSIGNA-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLE

 

 

PR

PR

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

IN1 1–2

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

SUR-

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

IN2

IN3

 

 

VCR 1

 

ROUND

 

LD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

Y

Y

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

IN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

PB

PB

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

R

SURROU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

PR

PR

 

 

IN

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

 

S -VIDEO

VIDEO

R

L

 

OUT

IN

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE 1–3

CONTROL

 

DIGITAL

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VSX-AX4AVi

/During playback, press to skip to previous/next playlist; when browsing, press to move to previous/next levels.

TOP Press to return to the iPod Top menu screen.

MENU

HDMI IN

RETURN Press to return to the previous level.

iPod® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display

1Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component.

HDMI appears on the front panel when an HDMI- equipped component is connected.

Note

1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVI HDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

•This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.1. Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. Also, when using a component with HDMI version 1.0, it is not possible to output copy-controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources from the HDMI connection.

•SACD playback is not possible when using the HDMI connection.

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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 guideRear 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 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 an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data 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 optionEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level 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 controlsOn 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 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 USBConnect 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 Input Connecting an IR receiverUsing the multi-room controls Multi-room remote controlsPioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 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 outputInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room and IR receiver setupOSD Adjustment 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 ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorButton s Function Components Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayLink interface Remote controlMessage Explanation Link messagesUSB interface Jacks Symptom Cause ActionThere is a problem with the signal path from IPod messagesWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX THX MusicMode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX Games ModeAuto 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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