Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S Using other functions Reducing the level of an analog signal

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Using other functions

Reducing the level of an analog signal

The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can

hear distortion in the sound.1

SLEEP

VIDEO

ANALOG

 

SEL

ATT

SR+

DIMMER

 

D.ACCESSCLASS

Press ANALOG ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.

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Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

SLEEP

VIDEO

ANALOG

 

SEL

ATT

SR+

DIMMER

 

D.ACCESSCLASS

Press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.

Watching video and audio sources independently

You can listen to a sound source and select a different video source on your TV.

SLEEP

VIDEO

ANALOG

 

SEL

ATT

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6impedance rating. Use the front panel controls to do this.

• With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button.

SR+DIMMER

D.ACCESSCLASS

While listening to a source, press VIDEO SEL (VIDEO SELECT) to select the video source you want to watch. Press repeatedly to cycle through the possible video sources. You can select DVD, TV, SAT, DVR1, DVR2, VIDEO1, VIDEO2 or OFF (no video signal).2

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

SLEEP

VIDEO

ANALOG

 

SEL

ATT

SR+

DIMMER

 

Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings:

SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6.

SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8or more.

Checking your system settings

Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset.

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

HDD

DVD

DISP

 

CH

CH

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV. SURR

SHIFT

PHASE

MCACC

S.DIRECT

 

D.ACCESSCLASS

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.

 

30 min

 

60 min

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

90 min

 

 

 

 

You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again.3

1Press STATUS to check the system settings. These appear on both the OSD and the front panel display.4

STATUS

96kHz

STEREO

 

Signal

 

Select

: AUTO

SBch

Processin

: OFF

Video

Select

: OFF

MCACC

Position

: M1

Room2/REC SEL

: SOURCE

Room3

 

: SOURCE

Note

1.The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.

2.Note that this feature will not work with video sources assigned to either of the HDMI video inputs.

3.You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.

4.If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will show OFF, even though they are on.

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Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Using other functions Reducing the level of an analog signal, Dimming the display