Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Remote control, Link interface

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Symptom	Remedy
When playing Dolby Digital or	• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
DTS sources, the receiver’s	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 28).
format indicators do not light.	• Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.
	• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.

When playing certain discs, none	• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what audio
of the receiver’s format	tracks are recorded on the disc.
indicators light.

When playing a disc, the	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 28).
2 PL II or Neo:6 indicator lights	• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is not a
on the receiver.	malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.

During playback of a Surround	•The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software, but it has no ﬂag to indicate it is 6.1
EX or DTS ES source on the SBch	compatible. Set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 29) then switch to the
AUTO setting, the EX and ES	THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 26).
indicators don’t light, or the
signal is not properly processed.

During playback of DVD-Audio,	•This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a malfunction.
the display shows PCM.

Remote control

Symptom	Remedy
Cannot be remote controlled.	• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 6).
	• Be sure to operate within 7 meters and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating
	range of remote control unit on page 22).
	• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
	• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.
	• Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s
	sensor on page 72).

Other components can't be	• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.
operated with the system remote.	• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.

The SR cable is connected, but	• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer
the connected components can’t	plasma display on page 57).
be operated with the remote.	• Make sure that there is an analog connection between the units. This is necessary for the SR feature to
	work.
	• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment.
	• Check that the IR receiver setting in Multi-Room and IR receiver setup on page 62 is correct.

i.LINK interface

Symptom	Remedy
No sound is output.	• Check that the source player is compatible with i.LINK audio.
	• Check the output settings of the source player.
	• Make sure that i.LINK or AUTO is selected using the SIGNAL SELECT button (see Choosing the input
	signal on page 28).

The i.LINK indicator does not	• Make sure that i.LINK or AUTO is selected using the SIGNAL SELECT button (see Choosing the input
light up even when an i.LINK-	signal on page 28).
equipped component is selected. • Check the i.LINK connections; use an i.LINK cable of less than 3.5 m.
	• Check that the source components conforms to the i.LINK Audio format.
	• Make sure that all components connected between the receiver and the source are switched on.

PQLS OFF or PQLS ON is	• During playback through an i.LINK connection, if you change the settings for other i.LINK components,
displayed temporarily on your	the sound will be discontinued momentarily. This is not a malfunction.
player and the sound output is
discontinued.

The program format indicators	• The program format indicators remain lit until another format source is input. This is not a malfunction.
don’t disappear when SACD
playback stops.

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Contents VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-S Ventilation Caution Operating Environment Contents Using other functions Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Installing the receiverBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterEnter 02 5 minute guideProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlMinute guide 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 Use an optical cable for the connection Or other set-top box Other video sourcesFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable DVD playerAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesSelect these inputs using Input Select remote or Input Selector dial front panel to selectConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationConnecting external antennas FM wire antennaPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel STANDBY/ONControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERMultiope StatusShift SourceListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information System Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupWhen youre finished, press Return Adjust the level of the left channelFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow 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 Speaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level Curve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Connecting using HdmiBasic playback controls Button What it doesOn 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 controlConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the USB interfaceSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupUse the Input Select button to select USB 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 Using the multi-room controls Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls InputPioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Pioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Other Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room and IR receiver setupOSD Adjustment Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsPlaying a different source when recording Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Recout SourceUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Resetting the systemDisplay shows RESET? Setting DefaultSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorButton s Function Components Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayLink interface Remote controlMessage Explanation Link messagesUSB interface IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeAuto Surround Multichannel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Input signal formatSurround Back speakers Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOur philosophy FeaturesAdditional information 05F00001 Printed ARB7335-E Pioneer Corporation