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Pioneer VSA-AX10 Display, 1SIGNAL SELECT indicators, 2Program Format indicators

Models: VSA-AX10

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Display

Displays & Controls

Display

All the display information is explained and/or referenced here.

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AUTO

RF

DIGITAL

OVER ATT

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ANALOG

TAPE 2

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DISC MTRX

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1SIGNAL SELECT indicators

Light to indicate the input signal you selected.

ANALOG: Lights when an analog signal is selected.

DIGITAL: Lights when a digital signal is selected.

2RF: Lights when an 2 RF signal is selected.

AUTO: Lights when the amplifier is set to select the input signal automatically.

2Program Format indicators

For Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS sources : These indicators change according to which channels are active in the source. When all three LS (left surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround) light at the same time it means a source with a 6.1ch playback flag is being used.

L – Left front channel C – Center channel

R – Right front channel

LS – Left surround channel S – Surround channel (mono) RS – Right surround channel

LFE – Low frequency effects channel

6 Digital format indicators

2DIGITAL: Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is detected.

DTS: Lights when a DTS signal is detected.

MPEG: Lights when an MPEG signal is detected.

THX: Lights when the HOME THX mode is selected.

EX: Lights during Surround EX matrix processing.

ES: Lights when a decoding DTS ES audio.

DISC: Lights during DTS ES discrete processing.

MTRX: Lights during DTS ES matrix processing.

2PRO LOGIC II: Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II processing.

NEO:6: Lights during NEO:6 processing. 2CH PLAYBACK Lights during two-channel playback.

7Speaker indicators

Light to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B.

8TAPE 2 indicator

Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on.

3 ((( ))) – Lights when LFE signal is input

4Analog level indicators

OVER – This lights if the signal is in danger of distorting for analog source signals. Press INPUT ATT on the front panel to lower the signal level.

ATT – Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the analog source signal.

5Character display

Shows current mode, status, etc.

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Pioneer VSA-AX10 Display, 1SIGNAL SELECT indicators, 2Program Format indicators, Digital format indicators

Contents

VSA-AX10 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELAMPLIFIEROperating Instructions Installing the Amplifier Operating Environment H045 EnFeatures New LCD Touch Panel Remote ControlMulti-ChannelAcoustic Calibration System MCACC Universal Player Compatibility DVD AudioTable of Contents Table of ContentsConnecting Your Equipment Setting Up for Surround SoundTable of Contents Table of ContentsConnecting Your Equipment Setting Up for Surround SoundChecking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Alarm Before You StartRemote Control Cushions Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel The Touch Pen & LockSetting Up the Remote Control 2Press REMOTE SETUP on the remote control3Press the LCD COMMANDER button 4Press the TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT buttonRemote Control Backlight PREPARATIONQuick Start Guide Part1 Home Theater: The Basics1Your Home System 2 The Source Material1Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Digital ConnectionsQUICK START GUIDE DVD player2Speaker Connections memo3Setting up the Main Unit 3Press the SYSTEM SETUP button4Assigning the Digital Inputs QUICK START GUIDE1Auto Surround Sound Setup 6The default setting for the DIGITAL-4jack is SAT1 Switch on the amplifier and your TV Quick Start Guide Part2System Setup Auto Surround SetupQuick Start Guide Part2 QUICK START GUIDE11 Check the speaker settings on the OSD ENTER2Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control surround sound setting5Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUME 2Playing a DVD with Surround SoundConnecting Your Equipment Connecting your TVS Video Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD playerPREPARATION Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelVCR 1/DVR Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tunerTV tuner Connecting Analog Audio Components CD playerTurntable TunerCassette deck placement CD compatible playerComponents equipped with Connecting Digital Audio Components CD recorder CD player TV tunerDVD player Digital Input Default Settings 7Coaxial cords/Optical cablesPREPARATION Optical cableConnecting Speakers Use Speakerswith a nominal impedance ratedSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersPREPARATION 10mmAC Power Cord AC Outlet switched 100 w maxRemote Control Displays & ControlsBasic Amplifier LCD Screens 3 4 5LISTENING MODE Amplifier MAIN Screen5 6 7 AmplifierAmplifier SUB Screen PREPARATION6 U-shapedconnectors Back Panel14 AC IN Power In PREPARATION9 CONTROL IN/OUT terminal 13 SPEAKER terminalsFront Panel PREPARATION 13 TONE control buttons TONE buttonDisplay 1SIGNAL SELECT indicators2Program Format indicators 6 Digital format indicatorsSetting Up for Surround Sound press the AMP on the remote controlSURROUND SETUP. Press ENTER SURROUND SETUPSPEAKER SYSTEMS FRONT default setting is SMALLCENTER default setting is SMALL SURROUND default setting is SMALLspeaker system setting to select it. Press the ENTER button2Use the 5∞ buttons to select the 3Use the 2 3 buttons to select either8Use the ∞ button to go to the next screen 9Use the 2 3 buttons to choose aCrossover Frequency of 50 Hz, 80 Hz 100 Hz, 150 Hz or 200 Hz4When done select RETURN with the CHANNEL DELAY1 The CHANNEL DELAY should be selected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttonsAUTO; AUTO. Select a setting mode CHANNEL LEVEL channel balanceit isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select and press ENTERIn MANUAL mode, when done select Acoustic Calibration EQRETURN with the 5∞ buttons and press ENTERwhen done and press ENTER and press ENTERsubtract decibels from that frequency 6Select RETURN with the 5∞ buttonsCheck the Auto Settings 1Switch on the amplifier and your TV3Press the SYSTEM SETUP button and SURROUND SETUP and press ENTER1Turn on the power of the playback on the remote control’s AMP MAINBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel Playback8 Adjust the volume by using the MASTER VOLUME buttons on theremote control. On the front panel use the MASTER VOLUME dialSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 1Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the SUB screenPlayback of 96kHz 24 bit sound formats Listening Modes STEREO modesSTANDARD modes BASICHOME THX modes ADVANCED CINEMA modes BASICAdjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes ADVANCED CONCERT modesBasic Operation CLASSICALListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ screen or on the front panelor on the front panel BASICremote control’s AMP MAIN screen remote control’s AMP SUB screenListening in MIDNIGHT Mode Listening in LOUDNESS ModeAdjusting Bass and Treble TONE CONTROL remote controls AMP SUB screen ortone adjust mode TREBLE 3Use the +/– buttons to adjust the lowremote control’s AMP MAIN screen DVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback1 Press MULTI CH IN button on the Use the button to cycle through theDUAL MONO Setting and playback Input AttenuatorTape 2 Monitor modeUsing the Headphones Plug headphones into the headphoneVideo Select jack on the front of the amplifierAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Status Displaylevels of brightness for the display 1Press AMP. Choose the SUB screenRemote Control of Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control1 Press the REMOTE SETUP 2Press the PRESET RECALL button onleave the REMOTE SETUP mode 5Select the name of the company thatmakes your component 6Press the number 1 button1Press the REMOTE SETUP 2Press the LEARNING button3Press the function button for the component you want to controlLocking the Settings REMOTE SETUP1 In the REMOTE SETUP screens hold buttons a lock symbol will appear, inUsing the Remote Control with Other Components DVD and TV operationsSetting up the DIRECT FUNCTION 2Press the DIRECT FUNCTION buttonbutton 1Press the REMOTE SETUPUsing Other Functions SIGNAL SELECT according to thesource components signal ANALOG Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsSpeaker System B Setup Bi-wiringyour speakersStereo playback in another room Bi-ampingthe front speakersSwitching A/B Speaker System systemsConnecting Additional Amplifiers Powered subwooferEXPERT monoPre Out Power Setup Amplifier Remote Control EXPERTPIONEER component bearing the Î mark CONTROL1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button command number you want thecommand 1 the box the 1 with Multi Operations6Select a command from the screen of sequence of up to five commands8When done press SETUP OK to input been set up with multi operations4 Select the command number you press command 1 button the boxSystem off 3Press the AMP buttonpower off commands you want to Using System offstop 7 Repeat steps 4-6to program aEditing Remote Control Screen Names ITEM MEMO 5 Press the SETUP OK button when2Press the ITEM MEMO button want to addthe command or title that you want Editing Buttons Names KEY LABEL2Press the KEY LABEL button Press the function button forwant it on the function screen Resetting the Main Unit Resetting the Remote ControlRelease the reset tab and then TONE +Advanced Setup 2Press the SUB button on the remote controlAssigning the Digital Input 9Use the 5∞ buttons to selectPress the SYSTEM SETUP button video input settings and use the 2Assigning the Component Video Inputs Turn on the amplifier and your TVExpert Setup control3Press the SYSTEM SETUP button 2Press the SUB button on the amplifier screenOSD On-screenDisplay ADJUSTMENT the next setup and press ENTER3Press ENTER button EXPERTSETTING START or SETTING CANCEL BASS PEAK LEVEL2Use the 5∞ buttons to select levelDYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL 2Use the 2 3 buttons to chooseeither OFF, MID or MAX 3Use the 5∞ buttons to selectMULTI CH IN SELECT 2Use the 2 3 buttons to select the inputchannel: 7 CH IN, 6 CH IN or 5 CH IN 3Use the 5∞ buttons to select thesymbol FUNCTION RENAMEPress ENTER 4Repeat step 3 until you get the nameTHX Audio Setup THX Ultra2 Subwoofer SetupAUDIO SETUP. Press ENTER ULTRA2 SW SETUP. Press ENTERSurround Back Speaker Position 2Use the 2 3 buttons to select eitherAPART or TOGETHER 3Use the 5∞ buttons to select RETURN and press ENTERSTANDARD, STEREO, or MULTI-CH INPUT settings Re-Equalization2Use the ∞5 buttons to select the 3Use the 2 3 buttons to select ONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving DolbyDolby Digital EXPERTMPEG Audio Dolby Pro LogicDolby Digital Surround EX THX DTS-ESDTS Neo:6 DTS 96/24THX Ultra : Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra requirements cover every aspect of the product including pre-amplifierperformance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain If youre using a CENTER speaker Speaker Placement for DVD-Audioetc. Sources ThroughAudio Block Diagram EXPERTTroubleshooting SymptomPower when the buttons areSymptom EXPERTCause RemedySymptom When playing an LD theSIGNAL SELECT is on 2 RF Other audio problemsSymptom come up when using theSIGNAL SELECT button The digital format indicatorSymptom the EX and ES indicatorslight, but the signal is not Remote controlSpecifications Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT Furnished Parts<TNGZF/01L00001> Printed in Japan<ARB7252-A>