Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S Multichannel signal formats, Input signal format Standard, Auto Surround

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Multichannel signal formats

SBch Processing

Input signal format

Standard

THX

Auto Surround

SBch

Processing

ON

(7.1 channel

decoding used for

all sources)

SBch

Processing

AUTO

(Automatically selects 6.1/7.1 channel decoding)

SBch

Processing

OFFb

(Maximum 5.1

channel playback)

WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)

Straight decoding

WMA+THX CINEMA

Straight decoding

Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel

Dolby Digital EX

THX SURROUND EX

Dolby Digital EX

flagged)

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

 

2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

THX Select2 CINEMAa

 

 

 

THX MUSICMODEa

 

 

 

THX GAMES MODEa

 

DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS-ES+THX(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

channel flagged)

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa

 

 

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

THX Select2 CINEMAa

 

 

 

THX MUSICMODEa

 

 

 

THX GAMES MODEa

 

DTS and DTS 96/24

DTS+Neo:6

DTS-ES+Neo:6+THX

DTS+Neo:6

(5.1 channel encoding)

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa

 

 

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

THX Select2 CINEMAa

 

 

 

THX MUSICMODEa

 

 

 

THX GAMES MODEa

 

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital EX

THX SURROUND EX

Dolby Digital EX

WMA9 Pro

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

(5.1 channel encoding)

2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

THX Select2 CINEMAa

 

 

 

THX MUSICMODEa

 

 

 

THX GAMES MODEa

 

DVD-A and SACD

Dolby Digital EX

THX MUSICMODEa

Dolby Digital EX

(5.1 channel encoding)

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

 

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

 

2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

 

 

WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)

Straight decoding

WMA+THX CINEMA

Straight decoding

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital EX

THX SURROUND EX

Dolby Digital EX

(6.1 channel flagged)

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

 

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS-ES+THX(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

channel flagged)

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

Straight decoding

THX Select2 CINEMA

Straight decoding

DTS and DTS 96/24

(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)

(Maximum 5.1 channel THX CINEMA

(Maximum 5.1 channel

WMA9 Pro

 

playback with only one surround back

playback)

 

speaker)

 

(5.1 channel encoding)

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-A and SACD

Straight decoding

THX MUSICMODEa

Straight decoding

(5.1 channel encoding)

(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)

 

(Maximum 5.1 channel

 

 

 

playback)

 

 

 

 

WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)

Straight decoding

THX CINEMA

Straight decoding

Dolby Digital EX

 

 

 

(6.1 channel flagged)

 

 

 

DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1

 

 

 

channel flagged)

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

 

 

 

DTS and DTS 96/24

 

 

 

WMA9 Pro

 

 

 

(5.1 channel encoding)

 

 

 

DVD-A and SACD

Straight decoding

–

Straight decoding

(5.1 channel encoding)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected. b.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.

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Contents VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-S Ventilation Caution Operating Environment Contents Additional information Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemChecking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Before you start ChapterIntroduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Minute guide ChapterEnter 02 5 minute guidePlaying a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guideRear 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 sourcesDVD player Using the component video jacksFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Use a three-way component video cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesInput Selector dial front panel to select Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Select these inputs using Input Select remote orConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsAssemble the stand as shown in the illustration Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAC outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverSTANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display 6TUNE/ST /ENTER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Input SelectSource StatusMultiope ShiftListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeListening to your system Listening in stereo Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupStanding Wave Adjust the level of the left channelWhen youre finished, press Return Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingHow 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 Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level Curve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsButton What it does Connecting using HdmiOther connections Basic playback controlsOn 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 controlUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Using the USB interfaceConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Selecting the multichannel analog inputsStart playback of a source on your computer Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Use the Input Select button to select USBConnect 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 Input Connecting an IR receiverUsing the multi-room controls Multi-room remote controlsPioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger DVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room and IR receiver setupOSD Adjustment Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsRecout Source Using other functionsPlaying a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingDimming the display Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Checking your system settingsSetting Default Resetting the systemDefault system settings Display shows RESET?Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System OffUsing System off Using multi operationsFunction Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons 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 Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional 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 THX MusicMode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX Games ModeAuto Surround Multichannel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Input signal formatSurround Back speakers Cleaning the unit Additional 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