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Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S manual Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs, Buttons, Function

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Controlling the rest of your system

Controls for TVs

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 67 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component.

•The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CONT button.

Button(s)	Function	Components
TV	Press to switch the component	Cable TV/Satellite
	assigned to the TV CONT	TV/TV
	button on or off.

INPUT	Switches the TV input. (Not	TV
SELECT	possible with all models.)

TV CH +/–	Selects channels.	Cable TV/Satellite
		TV/TV

TV VOL +/–	Adjust the TV volume.	Cable TV/Satellite
		TV/TV

SOURCE	Switches the TV or CATV between	Cable TV/Satellite
	standby and on.	TV/TV

	Use to choose the ‘A’ commands	Satellite TV
	on a Satellite TV menu.

	Use to choose the RED/B	Satellite TV/TV
	commands on a Satellite TV/TV
	menu.

	Use to choose the CYAN/E	Satellite TV/TV
	commands on a Satellite TV/TV
	menu.

	Use to choose the GREEN/C	Satellite TV/TV
	commands on a Satellite TV/TV
	menu.

	Use to choose the YELLOW/D	Satellite TV/TV
	commands on a Satellite TV/TV
	menu.

AUDIO / DISP	Use to switch audio tracks.	Satellite TV/TV

SUBTITLE	Use to return to the previously	Cable TV/Satellite
	selected channel.	TV/TV

GUIDE	Use as the GUIDE button for	Cable TV/Satellite
	navigating.	TV/TV

	Switches TEXT OFF for TVs.	TV

RETURN	Use to select RETURN or EXIT.	Satellite TV/TV

Number	Use to select a speciﬁc TV	Cable TV/Satellite
buttons	channel.	TV/TV

+10 button	Use to add a decimal point when	Satellite TV/TV
	selecting a speciﬁc TV channel.

ENTER/	Use to enter a channel.	Cable TV/Satellite
DISC		TV/TV

MENU	Select the menu screen.	Cable TV/Satellite
		TV/TV

	Press to select or adjust and	Cable TV/Satellite
& ENTER	navigate items on the menu	TV/TV
	screen.

TOP MENU	Switches TEXT ON for TVs.	TV

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Controls for other components

This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 67 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component.

Button (s)		Function	Components
SOURCE		Press to switch the component	CD/MD/CD-R/
		between standby and on.	VCR/DVD/LD/
			DVR player/
			Cassette deck

		Press to return to the start of the	CD/MD/CD-R/
		current track or chapter.	DVD/LD player
		Repeated presses skips to the
		start of previous tracks or
		chapters.

		Press to advance to the start of the	CD/MD/CD-R/
		next track or chapter.	DVD/LD player
		Repeated presses skips to the
		start of following tracks or
		chapters.

		Pause playback or recording.	CD/MD/CD-R/
			VCR/DVD/LD/
			DVR player/
			Cassette deck

		Start playback.	CD/MD/CD-R/
			VCR/DVD/LD/
			DVR player/
			Cassette deck

		Hold down for fast forward	CD/MD/CD-R/
		playback.	VCR/DVD/LD/
			DVR player/
			Cassette deck

		Hold down for fast reverse	CD/MD/CD-R/
		playback.	VCR/DVD/LD/
			DVR player/
			Cassette deck

		Stops playback.	CD/MD/CD-R/
			VCR/DVD/LD/
			DVR player/
			Cassette deck

REC		Starts recording.	MD/CD-R/VCR/
(SHIFT+	)		DVR player/
			Cassette deck

REC STOP		Stops recording.	DVR player
(SHIFT+	)

Number		Directly access tracks on a	CD/MD/CD-R/
buttons		program source.	VCR/LD player

		Use the number buttons to	DVD/DVR player
		navigate the on-screen
		display.

+10 button		Selects tracks higher than 10. (For	CD/MD/CD-R/
		example, press +10 then 3 to	VCR/LD player
		select track 13.)

ENTER/		Chooses the disc.	Multiple CD
DISC			player

		Use as the ENTER button.	VCR/DVD

		Displays the setup screen for DVR	DVR player
		players.

		Changes sides of the LD.	LD player

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Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs, Controls for other components, Buttons, Function

Contents

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-SOperating Instructions KINGDOM VENTILATION CAUTIONFOR USE IN THE UNITED Important information about this unit‘s AC outlets Switched total 100 W MAXOperating Environment 07 The System Setup menu Contents03 Connecting your equipment 06 Using the tuner12 Additional information 09 Other Settings10 Using other functions 11 Controlling the rest of your systemChecking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start 01 Before you start ChapterIntroduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC5 minute guide 5 minute guide Chapter02 5 minute guide Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 5 minute guideUsing the i.LINK interface on page Connecting your equipment03 Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting digital audio sources on pageConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your TV and DVD player on pagethe multichannel analog inputs on page 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiveror other set-top box and other video sourcesDVD player 03 Connecting your equipmentUsing the component video jacks 3 If the device can output digital audio, connect anAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesthe INPUT SELECTOR dial front panel to select 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Select these inputs using INPUT SELECT remote orFront Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipmentfig. B Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers fig. AConnecting your equipment Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAC outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverChapter Operating range of remote control unit on pageControls and displays Controls and displays04 Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSee Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page Controls and displays Display1 SIGNAL indicators 2 INPUT SELECT 04 Controls and displays Remote control5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP 1 RECEIVERRESET - See Resetting the remote control presets on page PRESET - See Selecting preset codes directly on pageLEARNING - See Programming signals from other remote controls on page ERASE - See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on pageListening in surround sound Listening to your system05 Listening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects 05 Listening to your system Listening in stereo Using Stream DirectSelecting MCACC presets Choosing the input signalListening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing surround back channel processing Tuning directly to a station Using the tuner06 Using the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsDisplaying RDS information 06 Using the tunerUsing EON Automatic MCACC Expert The System Setup menuThe System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu4 Follow the instructions on-screen 07 The System Setup menu2 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu then press ENTER 5 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones6 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingThe System Setup menu 1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Manual MCACC setupFine Channel Level 07 The System Setup menu3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels + Fine Speaker DistanceStanding Wave The System Setup menu63 125 250 Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ 07 The System Setup menuThe System Setup menu How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output 07 The System Setup menu Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQThe System Setup menu Checking MCACC preset dataCopying MCACC preset data Data ManagementClearing MCACC presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming MCACC presets4 When you’re finished, press RETURN Channel LevelThe System Setup menu 1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu07 The System Setup menu Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level Room size m2 THX Audio SettingX-Curve The System Setup menu08 Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsButton What it does Connecting using HDMIOther connections Basic playback controlsVSX-AX4AVi only Using the i.LINK interface08 Other connections About HDMIOther connections About i.LINKChecking the i.LINK inputs 08 Other connections About PQLS rate controlCreating an i.LINK network 1 IEEE Std. 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial BusOther connections Using the USB interfaceConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Selecting the multichannel analog inputs08 Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system 6 Turn up the volume control on your computer and this receiverOther connections Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers 2 Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuMaking multi-room connections 08 Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMulti-room listening Multi-room listening options Basic multi-room setup ROOMSecondary multi-room setup ROOM Surround Back System multi-room setup ROOM08 Other connections Connecting an IR receiverUsing the multi-room controls Multi-room remote controlsPioneer Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent08 Other connections Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayThis receiver Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC outputAdvanced MCACC output using your PC The Input Setup menu Other Settings09 Other Settings Chapter Input Other SettingsThe Other Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 09 Other SettingsMulti-Room and IR receiver setup OSD AdjustmentSetting Using other functionsUsing other functions Setting the AV optionsSetting 10 Using other functionsPlaying a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingChecking your system settings Using other functions Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timer10 Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings DefaultControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controls11 Controlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off11 Controlling the rest of your system Using multi operationsUsing System off With Pioneer components, you don’t need toFunction Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components ButtonsFunction Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorButton s 11 Controlling the rest of your systemAdditional information TroubleshootingPower SymptomSymptom Other audio problems12 Additional information SymptomSymptom SettingsVideo SymptomSymptom DisplayProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output SymptomSymptom Remote controli.LINK interface SymptomMessage i.LINK messagesUSB interface HDMISymptom iPod messagesCause ActionDolby Digital 12 Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalRe-Equalization About THXAdditional information THX Cinema processingInput signal format Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats StandardAdditional information Multichannel signal formatsInput signal format Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats Stream direct with different input signal formatsSurround Back speakers Stereo 2 channel signal formatsComposite Video / S-Video Section Additional information SpecificationsCleaning the unit Audio SectionPhase correction FeaturesOur philosophy Easy setup using Advanced MCACCAdditional information PIONEER EUROPE NV PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC