Pioneer Complete Guide to HDMI and i.LINK Connectivity with VSX-AX4AVi Receiver
Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual Manual Mcacc setup, Fine Channel Level Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Fine Speaker Distance, Standing Wave, Adjust the level of the left channel Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ, Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ, How to interpret the graphical output Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ, Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Data Management, Checking Mcacc preset data, Copying Mcacc preset data Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S Manual speaker setup, Speaker Setting, Renaming Mcacc presets, Clearing Mcacc presets Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S manual Channel Level, Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu, Select a setup option Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual Speaker Distance, Bass Peak Level, Enter Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Curve, THX Audio Setting Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S Other connections Chapter, Connecting an iPod, Connecting your iPod to the receiver Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S manual Other connections, Connecting using Hdmi, Basic playback controls, Button What it does, Menu Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual About Hdmi, Using the i.LINK interface, On a HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual About i.LINK, Checking the i.LINK inputs Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual About Pqls rate control, Creating an i.LINK network Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Using the USB interface, Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S Second Zone speaker B setup, Switching the speaker system, Use the Input Select button to select USB Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S manual Bi-amping your front speakers, Bi-wiring your speakers, Connect your speakers as shown below Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers, Multi-room listening Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S manual Multi-room listening options, Basic multi-room setup Room, Sub room Input sources available Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S Connecting an IR receiver, Using the multi-room controls, Multi-room remote controls, Input, Select Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display, Display, DVD player Satellite receiver, etc Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S manual Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output, Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual Other Settings Chapter, Input Setup menu Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Other Settings, Other Setup menu, Input function default and possible settings Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S Multi-Room and IR receiver setup, OSD Adjustment, SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S Using other functions Chapter, Setting the AV options, Setting What it does Options Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual Using other functions, Making an audio or a video recording, Recout Source Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S Dimming the display, Watching video and audio sources independently, Switching the speaker impedance Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S Resetting the system, Default system settings, Display shows RESET?, Setting Default Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S manual Controlling the rest of your system Chapter, Setting the remote to control other components Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S Controlling the rest of your system, Erasing one of the remote control button settings Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Renaming input source names, Direct function, Multi Operation and System Off Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual Using multi operations, Using System off Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs, Controls for other components
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08Other connections

2Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect

on a HDMI-compatible monitor.1

•The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector on the player.

3Use the INPUT SELECT button to select HDMI 1 or 2 (depending on which input you’ve connected to).

You can also use the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.

•Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options on page 63 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or plasma display (no sound will be heard from this receiver).

•If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, use an (analog) S-video or composite connection.

•You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s digital out jacks.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technolo- gies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncom- pressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the logo and High-Definition Multi- media Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Using the i.LINK interface

VSX-AX4AVi only

If you have a component with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to this receiver using an i.LINK cable.

Since the i.LINK interface does not transmit video signals, the video signal of i.LINK-connected compo- nents must be connected with other cables (see Connecting your equipment on page 10 for more on making video connections). If you’ve already hooked up the video signal from the component, assign the i.LINK input to the input function to which you’ve connected the video signals (see The Input Setup menu on page 60). See Checking the i.LINK inputs below to confirm your i.LINK settings.

The two i.LINK connectors on the rear of your receiver are 4-pin connectors. Use a 4-pin, S400 i.LINK cable to connect i.LINK-equipped components.

Caution

•If your i.LINK connector comes into contact with metallic parts of the receiver other than the i.LINK terminal, an electrical short may occur. Some cables have metal parts that may touch the unit when connected. Please take care to use a suitable i.LINK cable only.

Important

•Please use 4-pin, S400 cables less than 3.5 meters long. Although longer ones are available, they may not work reliably.

•There may be cases where the PQLS/rate control function and/or the i.LINK audio does not work prop- erly even when connected to i.LINK Audio-compat- ible equipment.

•Do not connect/disconnect i.LINK cables or switch on/off any components connected using i.LINK when the receiver is on.

Note

1 To see this receiver’s on-screen display, monitors (or projectors) must be compatible with 480i/576i resolution digital video.

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Contents VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-S Ventilation Caution Operating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationInstalling 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 Or 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 Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls 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 An introduction to RDSUsing EON Displaying RDS informationPress Disp for RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu 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 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 IPod messagesAdditional 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 unitFeatures Our philosophyAdditional information Pioneer Corporation 05F00001 Printed ARB7335-E
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