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Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S Remote control, i.LINK interface, Additional information, Symptom, Remedy

Models: VSX-AX2AV-S VSX-AX4AVi-S

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Additional information

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Symptom	Remedy
When playing Dolby Digital or	• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
DTS sources, the receiver’s	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 28).
format indicators do not light.	• Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.
	• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.

When playing certain discs, none	• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what audio
of the receiver’s format	tracks are recorded on the disc.
indicators light.

When playing a disc, the	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 28).
2 PL II or Neo:6 indicator lights	• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is not a
on the receiver.	malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.

During playback of a Surround	•The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software, but it has no ﬂag to indicate it is 6.1
EX or DTS ES source on the SBch	compatible. Set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 29) then switch to the
AUTO setting, the EX and ES	THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 26).
indicators don’t light, or the
signal is not properly processed.

During playback of DVD-Audio,	•This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a malfunction.
the display shows PCM.

Remote control

Symptom	Remedy
Cannot be remote controlled.	• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 6).
	• Be sure to operate within 7 meters and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating
	range of remote control unit on page 22).
	• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
	• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.
	• Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s
	sensor on page 72).

Other components can't be	• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.
operated with the system remote.	• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.

The SR cable is connected, but	• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer
the connected components can’t	plasma display on page 57).
be operated with the remote.	• Make sure that there is an analog connection between the units. This is necessary for the SR feature to
	work.
	• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment.
	• Check that the IR receiver setting in Multi-Room and IR receiver setup on page 62 is correct.

i.LINK interface

Symptom	Remedy
No sound is output.	• Check that the source player is compatible with i.LINK audio.
	• Check the output settings of the source player.
	• Make sure that i.LINK or AUTO is selected using the SIGNAL SELECT button (see Choosing the input
	signal on page 28).

The i.LINK indicator does not	• Make sure that i.LINK or AUTO is selected using the SIGNAL SELECT button (see Choosing the input
light up even when an i.LINK-	signal on page 28).
equipped component is selected. • Check the i.LINK connections; use an i.LINK cable of less than 3.5 m.
	• Check that the source components conforms to the i.LINK Audio format.
	• Make sure that all components connected between the receiver and the source are switched on.

PQLS OFF or PQLS ON is	• During playback through an i.LINK connection, if you change the settings for other i.LINK components,
displayed temporarily on your	the sound will be discontinued momentarily. This is not a malfunction.
player and the sound output is
discontinued.

The program format indicators	• The program format indicators remain lit until another format source is input. This is not a malfunction.
don’t disappear when SACD
playback stops.

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Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-S, VSX-AX4AVi-S manual Remote control, i.LINK interface, Additional information, Symptom, Remedy

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 03 Connecting your equipment Contents06 Using the tuner 07 The System Setup menu10 Using other functions 09 Other Settings11 Controlling the rest of your system 12 Additional informationBefore you start Installing the receiver01 Before you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup Better sound using Phase Control5 minute guide Playing a source03 Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentConnecting digital audio sources on page Using the i.LINK interface on pageWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipmentConnecting your TV and DVD player on page Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on pagethe multichannel analog inputs on page 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playeror other set-top box Connecting a satellite/cable receiverand other video sources Connecting your equipmentUsing the component video jacks 03 Connecting your equipment3 If the device can output digital audio, connect an DVD playerAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesSelect these inputs using INPUT SELECT remote or the INPUT SELECTOR dial front panel to selectConnecting the speakers Installing your speaker systemConnecting your equipment FrontPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsfig. A fig. BTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Connecting your equipmentConnecting external antennas FM wire antennaPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Operating range of remote control unit on pageControls and displays Chapter04 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 5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP 04 Controls and displays Remote control1 RECEIVER 2 INPUT SELECTLEARNING - See Programming signals from other remote controls on page PRESET - See Selecting preset codes directly on pageERASE - See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page RESET - See Resetting the remote control presets on page05 Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Selecting MCACC presets Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal 05 Listening to your system Listening in stereoListening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing surround back channel processing 06 Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Tuning directly to a stationNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information 06 Using the tunerUsing EON The System Setup menu The System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic MCACC Expert2 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu then press ENTER 07 The System Setup menu5 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones 4 Follow the instructions on-screen6 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingThe System Setup menu Fine Channel Level Manual MCACC setup07 The System Setup menu 1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menuStanding Wave Fine Speaker DistanceThe System Setup menu 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels +Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration EQ07 The System Setup menu 63 125 250The System Setup menu How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output 07 The System Setup menu Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQCopying MCACC preset data Checking MCACC preset dataData Management The System Setup menuSpeaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming MCACC presets Clearing MCACC presetsThe System Setup menu Channel Level1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu 4 When you’re finished, press RETURN07 The System Setup menu Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level X-Curve THX Audio SettingThe System Setup menu Room size m2Connecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections 08 Other connections ChapterOther connections Connecting using HDMIBasic playback controls Button What it does08 Other connections Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout HDMI VSX-AX4AVi onlyOther connections About i.LINKChecking the i.LINK inputs Creating an i.LINK network About PQLS rate control1 IEEE Std. 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus 08 Other connectionsConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the USB interfaceSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Other connectionsSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setup6 Turn up the volume control on your computer and this receiver 08 Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakers2 Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu Other connectionsMaking multi-room connections 08 Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMulti-room listening Secondary multi-room setup ROOM Basic multi-room setup ROOMSurround Back System multi-room setup ROOM Multi-room listening optionsUsing the multi-room controls Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls 08 Other connectionsSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayCloset or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Pioneer08 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 The Other Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings InputMulti-Room and IR receiver setup 09 Other SettingsOSD Adjustment SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysUsing other functions Using other functionsSetting the AV options SettingPlaying a different source when recording 10 Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording SettingSwitching the speaker impedance Using other functions Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Resetting the systemDefault 10 Using other functionsSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes 11 Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsWith Pioneer components, you don’t need to 11 Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons FunctionButton s Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor11 Controlling the rest of your system FunctionPower TroubleshootingSymptom Additional information12 Additional information Other audio problemsSymptom SymptomVideo SettingsSymptom SymptomProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplaySymptom Symptomi.LINK interface Remote controlSymptom SymptomUSB interface i.LINK messagesHDMI MessageCause iPod messagesAction SymptomDolby 12 Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Dolby DigitalAdditional information About THXTHX Cinema processing Re-EqualizationStereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsStandard Input signal formatInput signal format Multichannel signal formatsAuto Surround Additional informationSurround Back speakers Stream direct with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats Multichannel signal formatsCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsAudio Section Composite Video / S-Video SectionOur philosophy FeaturesEasy setup using Advanced MCACC Phase correctionAdditional information PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV