Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-G, VSX-AX4AVi-G manual Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor

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11Controlling the rest of your system

Button (s)

Function

Components

TOP MENU

Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a

DVD/DVR player

 

DVD player.

 

 

 

 

MENU

Displays menus concerning the

DVD/DVR player

 

current DVD or DVR you are using.

 

 

 

 

 

Pauses the tape.

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

Stops the tape.

Cassette deck

 

 

 

ENTER

Starts playback.

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

Fast rewinds/fast forwards the

Cassette deck

 

tape.

 

 

 

 

& ENTER

Navigates DVD menu/options.

DVD/DVR Player

 

 

 

 

 

GUIDE

Press to access the DVD player

DVD/DVR Player

 

setup screen.

 

 

 

 

CH +/–

Selects channels.

VCR/DVD/DVR

 

 

Player

 

 

 

AUDIO

Changes the audio language or

DVD/DVR Player

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

SUBTITLE

Displays/changes the subtitles on

DVD/DVR Player

 

multilingual DVDs.

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

Switches to the VCR controls when

VCR/DVD/DVR

+SUBTITLE

using a VCR/DVD/HDD recorder.

Player

 

 

 

HDD

Switches to the hard disk controls

DVR Player

(SHIFT +

when using a DVD/HDD recorder.

 

CH–)

 

 

 

 

 

DVD (SHIFT

Switches to the DVD controls

DVR Player

+CH+) when using a DVD/HDD recorder.

Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor

Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is

passed along the chain to the appropriate component.1

Important

•Note that if you use this feature, make sure that you also have at least one set of analog audio or video jacks connected to another component for grounding purposes.

1Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor of.

When you want to control any component in the chain, this is the remote sensor at which you’ll point the corresponding remote control.

2Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection.

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

 

PRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

R

 

 

 

FM UNBAL 75Ω

 

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

IN

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

R ROOM2(ZONE2) L

CD

 

SUBW.

CONTROL

 

CONTROL

 

 

OUT

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN1

 

LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN2

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R/

 

R

 

 

 

IN1(DVD/LD)

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN2(TV)

 

IN

 

IN

L

 

 

 

 

1–2

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

VIDEO1/

 

FR

FL

iPod

 

 

 

 

 

GAME1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

SUB W.

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 1

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

R SURROUND L

RS-

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

 

 

BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

MULTI CH

 

 

 

 

S -VIDEO

VIDEO

R

L

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Continue the chain in the same way for as many components as you have.

Note

1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, refer to Setting the remote to control other components on page 67.

If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using the remote sensor.

• See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 57 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display.

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Contents VSX-AX4AVi-GVSX-AX2AV-G Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenChanging the TV format setting Display shows the new setting PAL or NtscVoltage selector For Taiwan exclusivelyContents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemInstalling the receiver Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide EnterBetter sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player 324Or other set-top box Other video sources Use an optical cable for the connectionUsing the component video jacks For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputsUse a three-way component video cable DVD playerConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsSelect these inputs using Input Select remote or Input Selector dial front panel to selectConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationFM wire antenna Using an external antenna to improve FM receptionUsing an external antenna to improve AM reception AntennaConnecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver AC power cord and converter plug useControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel STANDBY/ONOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus MultiopeShift SourceListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening in stereoUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputUsing Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Checking Mcacc preset data Copying Mcacc preset dataData Management Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionSpeaker Distance Bass Peak LevelEnter THX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting using Hdmi Other connectionsBasic playback controls Button What it doesUsing the i.LINK interface About HdmiOn a HDMI-compatible monitor.1 About i.LINK Checking the i.LINK inputsAbout Pqls rate control Creating an i.LINK networkUsing the USB interface Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSecond Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemUse the Input Select button to select USB Start playback of a source on your computerBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers Multi-room listeningMaking multi-room connections Basic multi-room setup Room Multi-room listening optionsSub room Input sources available Connecting an IR receiver Using the multi-room controlsMulti-room remote controls InputUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerPioneer plasma display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterMulti-Room and IR receiver setup OSD AdjustmentSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Using other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Recout SourceSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the displayResetting the system Default system settingsDisplay shows RESET? Setting DefaultSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Button s Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputRemote control Link interfaceLink messages USB interfaceMessage Explanation Symptom Cause Action There is a problem with the signal path fromIPod messages JacksAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeMultichannel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Surround Input signal format Surround Back speakersUnavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unit FeaturesAdditional information Our philosophy Pioneer Corporation 05F00001 Printed ARB7336-A

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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