Pioneer VSA-AX10 operating instructions Features

Features

Advanced Multichannel Stereophonic Concept

The VSA-AX10 amplifier is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading advanced multichannel stereophonic concept. This means it is designed to reproduce music and movie soundtracks as close as possible to the intentions of the producer during mastering. The amplifier uses a revolutionary 3-D Frame Construction technique and a Symmetrical Power Train Design, with high-performance Advanced Direct Energy MOS-FET output devices, generating 170 watts (DIN 6 Ω ) of power for 7 independent channels. True 32-bit Tri Digital Signal Processing is used for ultra realistic sound.

Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC)

In order to make setting up as easy as possible for users we have created the MCACC system. This unique and convenient way of getting good surround sound from the amplifier makes trouble-free setup a snap. With the included microphone plugged into the front panel the MCACC system creates a monitoring environment to establish the parameters of the sound for the specific room you are using. The MCACC system adjusts the parameters to establish excellent surround sound effects and offers you studio quality home theater sound with minimum effort.

Universal Player Compatibility (DVD Audio)

This amplifier features eight discrete channels of analog inputs, each with 96kHz/24bit A/D converters. This makes it ideal for use with all audio formats, including DVD-Audio, and allows very high quality digital processing. Furthermore, using the MCACC system you can setup this amplifier for optimal DVD-Audio playback.

Next Generation THX Standards and New Digital Formats

The VSA-AX10 is the first amplifier in the world to be THX Ultra2 certified. Among the new THX technologies is ASA (Advanced Speaker Array), which can process any 5.1 channel source for 7.1 channel playback (THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX MusicMode), or 6.1 channel playback (THX Surround EX). THX Surround EX technology makes possible true playback of Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks. The VSA-AX10 is also among the first generation of products able to play discs that feature high quality DTS 96/24 soundtracks. Naturally, you can also play all existing audio formats, including the recently developed Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS-ES Extended Surround formats. On the video side, the component video output is fully compatible with high definition, progressive-scan digital video (720p).

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Advanced Cinema & Advanced Concert Modes

The Advanced Cinema and Advanced Concert modes applied to movie soundtracks and music deliver a range of digital effects, giving you a wide range of listening possibilities.

New LCD Touch Panel Remote Control

This touch sensitive screen remote control is the latest in convenient technology. It's easily viewed screen can access a huge amount of different buttons and this remote can instantly change screens, allowing one button to have just one, clearly marked purpose. This remote can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate setup codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. In addition, you can personalize your remote control with the key label and item memo functions so that it reflects your personal home setup. The remote also has a lock feature to make sure none of the settings are changed accidentally.

Pioneer Video Converter

The Pioneer Video Converter allows more flexibility in hooking up video components as you can use a wide range of cords interchangeably.

The Energy-saving Design

This amplifier is designed to use 0.65 W of energy when in standby mode.

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