Pioneer VSX-AX10Ai-G manual Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output

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•Windows® 98SE – Select Multimedia, and then select Audio. Choose PIONEER AV Receiver/ Amplifier from the drop down menu.

•Windows® Me/Windows® 2000 – Select Sound and Multimedia and then select Audio. Choose PIONEER AV Receiver/Amplifier from the drop down menu.

You will also need to make sure the correct speaker setting is selected with the audio software you’re using. Please refer to the manual that came with the software to make these settings.

6Turn up the volume control on your computer and this receiver.

You may want to start with a fairly low volume on this receiver and turn it up as necessary after you’ve checked your levels.

7Start playback of a source on your computer.

8If necessary, press SIGNAL SELECT to choose the number of channels you’ll hear.

See Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channels on page 47 for more on this.

Note

•Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition and Windows® 98 Second Edition operating systems have been tested for compatibility with this interface, but depending on your computer setup, you may find that your system is not compatible.

•This USB interface supports up to 8 channels of audio.

•Make sure you use a USB cable that connects from an A-type connector (from your PC) to a 4-pin B-type connector (to the receiver).

•The USB specification is version 1.1 compatible, and the USB Audio Class specification is 1.0 compatible.

•You won’t be able to control this receiver using your computer (and vice-versa).

•Sampling formats up to 48kHz can be heard using the USB connection (formats above 48kHz sampling must be downsampled).

•Any computer alert sounds will also be heard through the speakers unless you switch them off from the computer’s control panel.

•You won’t be able to hear the audio from the USB connection through the digital outputs of this receiver.

•Even when the receiver is switched off, it will remain selected in your speaker settings.

•Note that using hubs or extensions may cause connection problems.

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Caution

•Make sure you don’t switch off the computer or unplug the USB cable during playback.

•To prevent noise being output, don’t use other software on your computer during playback.

•Pioneer is not responsible for computer system damage, software crashes or failures, or any other possible computer problems due to this configuration.

Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows®

Millennium Edition, Windows® NT and Windows® 98 Second Edition are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Inc.

Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output

If you use the Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ (see page 62) to measure the reverb characteristics of your listening room, you can check the results graphically using a computer connected to this receiver. Use a commercially-available RS-232C cable to connect the RS- 232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on the back panel of this receiver (the cable must be cross type, female-female).

To obtain the software to output the results, please contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on your warranty card.

Please make sure your system meets the following requirements:

•Operating system must be Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition, Windows® 98 Second Edition, or Windows® NT 4.0 (Service pack 6).

•CPU must be at least Pentium 3 / 300MHz or AMD K6 / 300MHz (or equivalent) with at least 128MB of memory, and your monitor must be able to display a minimum resolution of 800x600.

•An RS-232C port connector is necessary for graphical output. Refer to the operating instructions and/or the PC manufacturer for more information on making the proper port settings.

•System must have internet access.

•Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver.

Make sure that the receiver and all connected components are switched off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this.

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Contents VSX-AX10Ai-G Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Information to UserContents Advanced setup Surround Setup menuUsing other functions Controlling other equipmentFeatures Our philosophyBefore you start Checking the supplied accessoriesUsing the remote control Before you start ChapterBefore you start Setting up the remote controlCalibrating the remote control screen Press CalibrateSetting the time-out setting Setting the clockSetting the button alert volume Restarting the remote control Resetting the remote controlLocking the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter 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 external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaAbout the supplied AC power cords Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays ToneControls and displays Display TunedHome menu screens Controls and displays Remote controlBasic remote control displays Digital NR SetupReceiver menu screens Speaker A/B Remote control displays for the tunerDisp Mode Display DimmerRemote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components Search Mode 10 CLRGetting started Automatically setting up for surround soundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterPlaying a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Change the receiver input to the source you want to play About the listening modes Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Using the Advanced surround effectsUsing the Home THX modes Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelPro Logic IIx Movie Listening with headphonesListening in stereo PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaUsing the Stream Direct mode Press Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screenSelecting the input signal type AnalogChannel Listening to high-sampling formatsSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Auto Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Surround back channel optionsVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingCreating a center speaker effect Using the tone control Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing Midnight and Loudness listening Switching the tone control on or offTreble Adjusting the bass and trebleReducing noise during playback Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Finding a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Changing the frequency stepMPX mode Using the tuner Tuning directly to a stationMemorizing station presets Naming station presets Using the tunerListening to memorized station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSurround Setup menu Speaker SystemsLarge Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ then press EnterSpeaker Distance Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Acoustic Calibration EQSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘Manual’ then press Enter Select ‘Data Copy’ then press EnterProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output Select ‘Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect a manual setup option and press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Switch the X-Curve on or OFFCurve Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterCycle through the settings screen by screen Checking your surround settingsSelect ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press Enter Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Programming signals from other remote controlsPress Learning on the remote setup menu Press OK to confirm the settings Editing remote control button namesPress Direct Function on the remote setup menu Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuChoose how you want to change the look of the button Press OK when you’ve finishedSelect the button you want to rename Input function LD if the multi operation is being used to switch onFrom the ‘Select Function’ screen, choose This will be the one that starts the multi operation whenFrom the remote control Home menu press Using multi operationsPress OK when you’re finished Multi OperationUsing System off Switching components on and offUsing the 12 volt trigger System OFFMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter 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 displaySwitch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Using other functionsSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayDefault receiver settings Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Bypass Using speaker system B in another room Using speaker system BSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuOther connections SP B ITU-R is selectedConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersUsing the pre-outs Using the i.LINK interface Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierCreating an i.LINK network About i.LINKAbout Pqls rate control 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 EnterMake sure your receiver and TV are both switched on Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the i.LINK inputs Advanced setupAssigning the component video inputs Assigning the video inputs Expert Setup menuSelect ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelOSD Overlay Dynamic Range ControlFunction Rename Volt Trigger THX Audio SetupSelect ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Surround Back Speaker PositionAdditional information Optimizing your speaker setupBasic surround setup Additional information ChapterTHX speaker system setup Additional informationNo sound Additional information TroubleshootingPower 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 DolbyPCM Pulse Code Modulation About THXWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Advanced Speaker Array ASA Maintenance of external surfacesTHX Ultra2 Cinema mode THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7292-A
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