Pioneer VSX-AX10Ai-G Using the USB interface, Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu Screen

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Other connections

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).

fig. 1

 

i.LINK cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Using the USB interface

It is possible to listen to multichannel audio sources from your computer by connecting to the USB interface on the rear of this receiver. Depending on your model of computer and the software installed, you can listen to any source compatible with your operating system through the speaker setup you’ve connected to this receiver.

fig. 2

i.LINK cable

1 Connect your computer’s USB terminal to the USB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

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USB AUDIO

 

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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

 

 

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DVD

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i.LINK cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VSX-AX10Ai

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.

Personal computer

2Switch on your computer and this receiver.

3If you’re connecting for the first time, wait for the USB driver installation to finish.

The installation may take a minute or two to complete. Make sure you leave the USB cable connected until the dialog box indicates that the USB setup is finished. Note that some older operating systems may require a disc for installation.

4Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu

() screen.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel to select USB.

5Make any necessary settings required to select the USB interface as your computer audio output. You will need to access your speaker settings from the Control Panel of your operating system:

•Windows® XP – Select Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then select Change the speaker settings. Select Audio, then PIONEER AV Receiver/ Amplifier from the drop down menu.

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Contents VSX-AX10Ai-G Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentInformation to User Voltage selectorContents Using other functions Surround Setup menuAdvanced setup Controlling other equipmentOur philosophy FeaturesUsing the remote control Checking the supplied accessoriesBefore you start Before you start ChapterCalibrating the remote control screen Setting up the remote controlBefore you start Press CalibrateSetting the button alert volume Setting the clockSetting the time-out setting Locking the remote control Resetting the remote controlRestarting the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Assignable Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB VSX-AX10Ai Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorderConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources About the video converter Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Turntable Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesPortable DVD player, etc Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsFM wire antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaPlugging in the receiver About the supplied AC power cordsControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysTone Controls and displaysTuned Controls and displays DisplayBasic remote control displays Controls and displays Remote controlHome menu screens Receiver menu screens SetupDigital NR Disp Mode Remote control displays for the tunerSpeaker A/B Display DimmerTV control menu screens Remote control displays for other componentsOperating menus for additional components 10 CLR Search ModeSwitch on the receiver and your TV Automatically setting up for surround soundGetting started Getting started ChapterEnter Getting startedOther 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 Chapter Listening to your systemAbout the listening modes Listening in surround soundNeo6 Music settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsListening to your system Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsAdjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelListening in stereo Listening with headphonesPro Logic IIx Movie PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaPress Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screen Using the Stream Direct modeAnalog Selecting the input signal typeSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Listening to high-sampling formatsChannel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Listening to your system Using the surround back channelAuto Surround back channel optionsCreating a center speaker effect Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Using Midnight and Loudness listening Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing 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 Chapter Using the tunerFinding a station Changing the frequency stepMemorizing station presets Using the tuner Tuning directly to a stationMPX mode Listening to memorized station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSurround Setup menu Chapter Surround Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSpeaker Systems Surround Setup menuLarge Select ‘Channel Level’ then press Enter Channel LevelSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySpeaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘Manual’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect 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 Select a manual setup option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘Professional’ then press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressCurve Switch the X-Curve on or OFFUse 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 Recalling preset codes Using the remote control with other componentsControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterControlling other equipment Select a setting typePress Learning on the remote setup menu Programming signals from other remote controlsPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Press Direct Function on the remote setup menu Editing remote control button namesPress 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 From the ‘Select Function’ screen, choose LD if the multi operation is being used to switch onInput function This will be the one that starts the multi operation whenPress OK when you’re finished Using multi operationsFrom the remote control Home menu press Multi OperationUsing the 12 volt trigger Switching components on and offUsing System off System OFFUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingUse the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delay Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackPress Option repeatedly until Sacd Gain shows in the display Enhancing Sacd playbackSwitching the speaker impedance Using other functionsSwitch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Dimming the displayResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault receiver settings Bypass Switching the speaker system Using speaker system BUsing speaker system B in another room Other connectionsOther connections Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuBi-amping your front speakers SP B ITU-R is selectedUsing the pre-outs Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifier Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout Pqls rate control About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu Screen Using the USB interfaceConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Select ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Advanced Mcacc output using your PCAdvanced setup Chapter Advanced setupMake sure your receiver and TV are both switched on Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Advanced setupAssigning the i.LINK inputs Select ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Expert Setup menuAssigning the video inputs Multi in OFF USB OFFBass Peak Level OSD AdjustmentFunction Rename Dynamic Range ControlOSD Overlay Select ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter THX Audio SetupVolt Trigger Surround Back Speaker Position THX Ultra2 Subwoofer SetupBasic surround setup Optimizing your speaker setupAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information THX speaker system setupPower Additional information TroubleshootingNo sound Listening in surround sound on Symptom Symptom Cause Other audio problemsVideo SettingsJack Remote controlSelect button DisplayLink messages Link interfaceMiscellaneous USB interfaceDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXPCM Pulse Code Modulation THX Ultra2 Cinema mode Maintenance of external surfacesAdvanced Speaker Array ASA THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7292-A
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