Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G, VSX-AX2AV-G Connecting antennas, THX speaker system setup, AM loop antenna

Models: VSX-AX4AVi-G VSX-AX2AV-G

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Connecting antennas

Connecting your equipment

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

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Connecting antennas

The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Using an external antenna to improve FM

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If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below).

THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the surround speakers ( reception below. indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.

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If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.

See also THX Audio Setting on page 45 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (on page 28).

 

 

 

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AM loop antenna

1 Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.

fig. A

fig. B

fig. C

Bend the stand in the direction indicated (fig. A).

Clip the loop into the stand (fig. B).

It’s possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall (fig. C). Before fixing, make sure that the reception is satisfactory.

2Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

3Press the AM LOOP antenna terminal tabs to open and insert one wire into each terminal.

4Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

5Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and point in the direction giving the best reception.

Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances and do not let it come into contact with metal objects.

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