02Controls and displays

4 S.RTRV

Lights when the Sound Retriever function is active (page 64).

5 MULTI-ZONE

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 68).

6DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs. PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals.

7SOUND

Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (page 63).

Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on.

8 PQLS

Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 61).

9 UP MIX

Lights when the Up Mix is switched on (page 56).

10Listening mode indicators

AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 52).

ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 55).

STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/ Pure Direct is selected (page 55).

ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 53).

STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched on (page 54).

STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 52).

11 (PHASE CONTROL)

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 58).

12 Analog signal indicators

Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 70).

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13Tuner indicators

TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received.

STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX.

14

Lights when the sound is muted (page 13).

15Master volume level Shows the overall volume level.

--- indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates the maximum level.

16Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected.

17 Scroll indicators

Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings.

18 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system,

Aand/or B (page 68).

19 SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 70).

20Matrix decoding format indicators

2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 52).

Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 52).

21MSTR

Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal.

22 Character display

Displays various system information.

23 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 72)

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VSX-919AH-S specifications

The Pioneer VSX-919AH-S is a versatile audio/video receiver that has garnered a reputation among home theater enthusiasts for its robust performance, rich feature set, and stylish design. This 7.1-channel receiver is not just about power; it also integrates a multitude of technological advancements that enhance the home theater experience.

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