Pioneer VSX-AX10Ai-G manual Enhancing Sacd playback

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09Using other functions

Watching video and audio sources independently

You can listen to a sound source and select a different video source on your TV.

•While listening to a source, press VIDEO SELECT to select the video source you want to watch.

With the remote, you may need to press

RECEIVER

on the

Home menu () first before reaching the receiver menu

screen shown below (use the (cursor left/right) soft keys to go to the previous/next menu screen).

Enhancing SACD playback

You can get more detail from SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing) using the SACD gain feature.

1Press OPTION repeatedly until SACD GAIN shows in the display.

With the remote, you may need to press

RECEIVER

on the

Home menu () first before reaching the receiver menu

screen shown below (use the (cursor left/right) soft keys to go to the previous/next menu screen).

RECEIVER

3/3

TV

RECEIVER CONT

SB CH

INPUT MODE

SPEAKER	INPUT
A/B	ATT

VIDEO DISPLAY

SELECT DIMMER

TAPE2 STATUS

MONITOR

ACOUSTIC										TUNER	SBCH
CAL.	MIDNIGHT	LOUDNESS	TONE	OPTION			DIGITALNR	INPUT ATT	CLASS	STATION	MODE
PHONES	SPSYSTEM	SIGNAL	VIDEO	TAPE2	STREAM	SETUP			VIDEOINPUT
PHONES	SPSYSTEM	SIGNAL	VIDEO	TAPE2	STREAM	SETUP
	A/B	SELECT	SELECT	MONITOR	DIRECT	MIC	DIGITALIN
									S-VIDEO	VIDEO	L AUDIO R

Press repeatedly to cycle through the possible video sources. You can select DVD/LD, TV, SAT, VIDEO, DVR/ VCR1, VCR2, VCR3 or OFF (no video signal).

Note

•If you change the source using the input buttons (or front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial), the system returns to normal playback.

RECEIVER

2/3

TV

RECEIVER CONT

				MIDNIGHT			DIGITAL NR
				TONE			LOUDNESS
				–	OPTION			+
				–	CH LEVEL			+
ACOUSTIC									TUNER	SBCH
CAL.	MIDNIGHT	LOUDNESS	TONE	OPTION			DIGITALNR	INPUT ATT CLASS	STATION	MODE
PHONES	SPSYSTEM	SIGNAL	VIDEO	TAPE2	STREAM	SETUP		VIDEOINPUT
PHONES	SPSYSTEM	SIGNAL	VIDEO	TAPE2	STREAM	SETUP
	A/B	SELECT	SELECT	MONITOR	DIRECT	MIC	DIGITALIN
								S-VIDEO	VIDEO	L AUDIO R

2Use the (OPTION) +/– buttons to switch the SACD gain between 0dB and 6dB.

For most SACD sources, selecting 6dB will result in high sound quality and greater detail. The level will be adjusted automatically for playback at the same volume.

3Press ENTER to confirm.

Note

•You shouldn’t have any problems using this feature with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0dB.

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Contents VSX-AX10Ai-G Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Information to UserContents Surround Setup menu Using other functionsAdvanced setup Controlling other equipmentFeatures Our philosophyChecking the supplied accessories Using the remote controlBefore you start Before you start ChapterSetting up the remote control Calibrating the remote control screenBefore you start Press CalibrateSetting the button alert volume Setting the clockSetting the time-out setting Resetting the remote control Locking the remote controlRestarting the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player AssignableConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder VSX-AX10AiConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TurntablePortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting your equipment Connecting antennas FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaAbout the supplied AC power cords Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays ToneControls and displays Display TunedBasic remote control displays Controls and displays Remote controlHome menu screens Receiver menu screens SetupDigital NR Remote control displays for the tuner Disp ModeSpeaker A/B Display DimmerRemote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components Search Mode 10 CLRAutomatically setting up for surround sound Switch on the receiver and your TVGetting started Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Change the receiver input to the source you want to play Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAbout the listening modes Listening in surround soundNeo6 Music settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesAdjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelListening with headphones Listening in stereoPro Logic IIx Movie PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaUsing the Stream Direct mode Press Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screenSelecting the input signal type AnalogSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Listening to high-sampling formatsChannel Listening to your system Using the surround back channel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle throughAuto Surround back channel optionsCreating a center speaker effect Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-sampling Using Midnight and Loudness listeningUsing the tone control Switching the tone control on or offReducing noise during playback Adjusting the bass and trebleTreble Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterFinding a station Changing the frequency stepMemorizing station presets Using the tuner Tuning directly to a stationMPX mode Using the tuner Listening to memorized station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSurround Setup menu Surround Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSurround Setup menu Speaker SystemsLarge Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ then press EnterSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySpeaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual’ then press EnterSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Select ‘Data Copy’ then press EnterHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select a manual setup option and press EnterSelect ‘Professional’ then press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressSwitch the X-Curve on or OFF CurveUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterSelect ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press Enter Checking your surround settingsCycle through the settings screen by screen Using the remote control with other components Recalling preset codesControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentPress Learning on the remote setup menu Programming signals from other remote controlsPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Editing remote control button names Press Direct Function on the remote setup menuPress OK to confirm the settings Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuSelect the button you want to rename Press OK when you’ve finishedChoose how you want to change the look of the button LD if the multi operation is being used to switch on From the ‘Select Function’ screen, chooseInput function This will be the one that starts the multi operation whenUsing multi operations Press OK when you’re finishedFrom the remote control Home menu press Multi OperationSwitching components on and off Using the 12 volt triggerUsing System off System OFFUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delayEnhancing Sacd playback Press Option repeatedly until Sacd Gain shows in the displayUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedanceSwitch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Dimming the displayResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault receiver settings Bypass Using speaker system B Switching the speaker systemUsing speaker system B in another room Other connectionsSelect the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menu Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers SP B ITU-R is selectedUsing the pre-outs Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Using the i.LINK interface Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierAbout Pqls rate control About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network Using the USB interface Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu ScreenConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘PC Output’ and press EnterAdvanced setup Advanced setup ChapterMake sure your receiver and TV are both switched on Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Advanced setupAssigning the i.LINK inputs Expert Setup menu Select ‘Expert Setup’ then press EnterAssigning the video inputs Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelFunction Rename Dynamic Range ControlOSD Overlay Select ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter THX Audio SetupVolt Trigger THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Surround Back Speaker PositionOptimizing your speaker setup Basic surround setupAdditional information Additional information ChapterTHX speaker system setup Additional informationPower Additional information TroubleshootingNo sound Listening in surround sound on Symptom Other audio problems Symptom CauseSettings VideoRemote control JackDisplay Select buttonLink interface Link messagesUSB interface MiscellaneousAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXPCM Pulse Code Modulation Maintenance of external surfaces THX Ultra2 Cinema modeAdvanced Speaker Array ASA THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7292-A