Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual About Pqls rate control, Creating an i.LINK network

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About PQLS rate control

Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) technology provides high-precision digital audio from DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you use the i.LINK interface. A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors (jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog conversion from the digital source.

To take advantage of PQLS, you must have a player compatible with rate-control, and it must be switched on and connected to this receiver through the i.LINK network.

Creating an i.LINK network

Using i.LINK it is possible to chain up to 17 components together so that the digital audio and control signals from each component is available to other components in the network. With the addition of an i.LINK repeater, it’s possible to connect up to 63 components.

i.LINK connectors come in 4-pin and 6-pin configura- tions. This player uses the 4-pin connection, but the two types can be mixed on a network.

This receiver is compatible with i.LINK Audio (A&M protocol) components, such as DVD players. Note that when connected to i.LINK MPEG-II TS equipment (such as a digital satellite tuner), i.LINK DV equipment (such as a DVD recorder or DV camcorder), or an i.LINK-equipped personal computer, audio and video signals are not transmitted, and connecting to these devices sometimes causes network interruptions. Check the operating instructions supplied with your other i.LINK components for compatibility information.

This receiver is DTCP (Digital Transmission Content Protection) compliant, so you can play DVD-A, DVD- Video, and SACD i.LINK audio.

When setting up an i.LINK network, it’s important that the components form an open ended chain (fig. 1), or a tree (fig. 2).

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i.LINK cable

 

The system will not work if the connected components form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message LOOP CONNECT shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show connections that form a loop.

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i.LINK cable

 

fig. 4

i.LINK cable

 

Another consideration when connecting i.LINK devices is the speed of the interface. At present there are three speeds; S100 (slowest), S200 and S400 (fastest). This receiver uses the S400 type. Although you can use components with different speeds together, we recommend connecting slower-speed components at the edge of the network if possible (shown by the shaded boxes in figs. 1 and 2). This will keep the network free of bottlenecks.

When used within an i.LINK network, this receiver must be on for the i.LINK connection to be maintained. Other components in the network may or may not maintain the connection in standby (none will when the power is completely off)—check the operating instructions supplied with individual components. Note that the audio may be momentarily interrupted if a component in the i.LINK network is switched on/off, or its i.LINK connection is switched on/off.

This product complies with the following i.LINK interface specifications:

1)IEEE Std. 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus

2)Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0 Following the standard for AM824 sequence adaptation layers, the product is compatible with IEC60958 bitstream, DVD-A and SACD.

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i.LINK cable

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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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