10Advanced setup

4 Select the setting you want to adjust.

3.Expert Setup

[1. OSD Adjustment ]

[2. Bass Peak Level ]

[3. D-Range Control ]

[4. Function Rename ]

[5. OSD Overlay ]

[6. 12V Trigger ]

[Return]

•OSD Adjustment – Adjust the position of the on- screen display on your TV.

•Bass Peak Level – Prevent bass tones from distorting the sound from your speakers.

•D-Range Control – Specify the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital soundtracks.

•Function Rename – Change the names that appear on the amplifier display and on-screen display.

•OSD Overlay – Switch the on-screen display (for basic functions) on or off.

•12V Trigger – Specify which components are switched on or off using the 12 volt trigger.

5Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing ENTER to confirm after each screen. When you’re finished, you can select Return, then press ENTER to go back to the System Setup menu.

OSD Adjustment

Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems difficult to see all the instructions on the screen.

1Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Expert Setup menu.

2 Use thehard keys to move the display field around until you get one that you feel best suits your TV.

You can move the screen displays up or down and left or right to get the best match for your TV.

3.1.OSD Adjustment

[Return]

3 Press ENTER.

You will return to the Expert Setup menu.

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Bass Peak Level

Some audio sources (for example, Dolby Digital and DTS) include ultra-low bass tones. Set the bass limiter as needed to prevent the bass from distorting the sound.

Note

•Since THX Ultra2 subwoofers use a bass limiter to control bass peaks, you won’t be able to select this setting if you set up your system using the THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup on page 89.

1Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert Setup menu.

The current setting is displayed.

•When [- - -]is displayed, no bass is output.

•When [OFF] is displayed the attenuator is off (bass output is not affected).

2Select a setup option.

3.2.Bass Peak Level

Manager

[Setting Start]

[Setting Cancel]

[Return]

Present Level [OFF]

•Setting Start – The volume is set to MIN (----dB), a test tone plays back and you make the setting.

•Setting Cancel – Switches limiting off.

3 If you selected ‘Setting Start’, use the

(cursor left/right) hard keys to adjust the test tones and specify the bass peak level then press ENTER.

3.2.Bass Peak Level Manager

[Setting OK]

Bass Peak Level

[–10]

[Setting Cancel]

Set the bass peak level gradually, then press ENTER at the point just before the tone starts to distort. When you’re finished, the display on the amplifier will show RESUME and the volume will return to its original position.

•If the YES or PLUS setting on the subwoofer is selected (in Speaker Systems on page 52), the test tone will only play back from the subwoofer. If not, the test tone will play back from the front and surround speakers set to LARGE.

4When you're finished, select RETURN and press

ENTER.

You will return to the Expert Setup menu.

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VSA-AX10Ai specifications

The Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai is a high-end, multi-channel home theater receiver that stands out for its robust performance and cutting-edge technologies. Launched as a flagship model, it combines advanced audio processing capabilities with a formidable power output, catering to both audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.

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