Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . 9 Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 When making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting your TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other

set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting digital audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs . . 16 Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Placing the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using an external antenna to improve

FM reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using an external antenna to improve

AM reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

04 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 23 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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05 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 30

06 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

07 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup

menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Bass Peak Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 THX Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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VSX-AX4AVi-G, VSX-AX2AV-G specifications

The Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G are two impressive receivers that exemplify Pioneer’s commitment to high-fidelity audio performance and advanced home theater technology. Both models cater to audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike with their robust feature sets and innovative technologies.

The VSX-AX4AVi-G is a flagship model that boasts a powerful 7.1 channel surround sound system, delivering an immersive audio experience. With 130 watts per channel, it ensures that even the most demanding soundtracks are reproduced with clarity and strength. Supporting various surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the receiver creates a cinema-like experience at home. The inclusion of Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) enables automatic speaker setup and calibration, optimizing audio quality based on the specific characteristics of the room.

In contrast, the VSX-AX2AV-G is designed for those seeking high-end audio without a plethora of features. While it also supports 7.1 channel playback, it focuses on delivering a more straightforward user experience. The AX2AV-G offers similar power output per channel, ensuring rich and full-bodied sound reproduction. Its straightforward user interface makes it accessible for users who want quality audio without the complexity.

Both models feature advanced video processing capabilities and support high-definition video formats. They can upscale standard-definition content to 1080p through HDMI, ensuring that users get the best quality possible from their video sources. The HDMI connectivity allows for multiple input sources and supports 4K video resolution, making both receivers future-proof for evolving home theater setups.

In terms of connectivity, the VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G offer a wide range of inputs and outputs, including multiple HDMI ports, component video inputs, and composite connections, accommodating various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The receivers also feature advanced digital signal processing, enhancing sound quality and making music playback more enjoyable.

Additionally, these receivers come equipped with a range of audio enhancement features such as Phase Control and Advanced Sound Retriever, which help to improve audio playback by enhancing high frequencies and restoring lost details, especially when streaming compressed audio formats.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G represent two excellent options in the receiver market. With their combined focus on high-quality audio, advanced video processing, and user-friendly operation, they provide an ideal solution for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment experience.
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