Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual Ventilation Caution

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a

not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can

three pin plug.

result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the

NOTE

FOR USE IN THE UNITED

distribution panel should be provided with 10 A

fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead

After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in

KINGDOM

of this appliance may not correspond with coloured

the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in

markings identifying the terminals in your plug,

corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base

accordance with the following code:

proceed as follows ;

of the plug or the word that is embossed on the

Blue

: Neutral

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected

base of the plug, and the appliance must not be

Brown

: Live

to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or

used without a fuse cover. If lost replacement fuse

If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket

coloured black.

covers can be obtained from your dealer.

outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug

The wire which is coloured brown must be

Only 10 A fuses approved by B.S.I or A.S.T.A to

fitted.

 

connected to the terminal which is marked with the

B.S.1362 should be used.

 

 

letter L or coloured red.

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V or 120V) written on the rear panel.

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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Contents VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-S Ventilation Caution Operating Environment Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Additional informationBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide EnterMinute guide Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Or other set-top box Other video sources Use an optical cable for the connectionUse a three-way component video cable Using the component video jacksFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs DVD playerConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderSelect these inputs using Input Select remote or Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Input Selector dial front panel to selectConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersAM loop antenna Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationPlugging in the receiver FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter STANDBY/ONOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver 6TUNE/ST /ENTERShift StatusMultiope SourceAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemChoosing the input signal Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Listening to your system Listening in stereoUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelWhen youre finished, press Return Standing WaveSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputSelect an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect a setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Confirm your selected setup optionEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level THX Audio Setting CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterBasic playback controls Connecting using HdmiOther connections Button What it doesOn a HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout Hdmi About i.LINK Checking the i.LINK inputsAbout Pqls rate control Creating an i.LINK networkSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the USB interfaceConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsUse the Input Select button to select USB Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system 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 Multi-room remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUsing the multi-room controls InputPioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room and IR receiver setupOSD Adjustment Setting the AV options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does OptionsMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsPlaying a different source when recording Recout SourceChecking your system settings Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayDisplay shows RESET? Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting DefaultProgramming signals from other remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components 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 TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputRemote control Link interfaceMessage Explanation Link messagesUSB interface Symptom Cause Action IPod messagesWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX THX Games Mode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats 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 Cleaning the unitFeatures Our philosophyAdditional information Pioneer Corporation 05F00001 Printed ARB7335-E
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