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Pioneer manual VSX-AX5Ai-S VSX-AX5Ai-G, Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver

Models: VSX-AX5Ai-S VSX-AX5Ai-G

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-AX5Ai-S VSX-AX5Ai-GOperating Instructions Operating Environment VENTILATION CAUTIONFOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Information to User Voltage selector03 Connecting your equipment Contents06 Using the tuner 07 The Surround Setup menu09 Using other functions 11 Advanced setup08 Controlling other equipment 10 Other connectionsChecking the supplied accessories FeaturesBefore you start 01Before you start ChapterUsing the remote control Installing the receiverBefore you start Opening the front panelRemote control battery indicator Operating range of the remote control01Before you start 5 minute guide Setting up for Surround Sound5 minute guide Chapter3 Connect your speakers 025 minute guideLARGE 5 minute guide1 Switch on the receiver and your TV Automatically setting up for surround sound4‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press 025 minute guide5 minute guide 7‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source 025 minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipmentRear panel ChapterAbout the video converter 03Connecting your equipmentS-VIDEOIN MONITOR OUTAbout cable types When making cable connectionsAnalog audio cables Digital audio cablesVSX-AX5Ai 03Connecting your equipment Connecting your TVDVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerVSX-AX5Ai DVD player Connecting the multichannel analog outputsVSX-AX5Ai 03Connecting your equipmentVSX-AX5Ai Connecting your equipmentDVR, VCR, etc Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder03Connecting your equipment VSX-AX5AiLD player, video player, TV game, etc Connecting other video sourcesConnecting your equipment VSX-AX5AiDVD player Using the component video jacks03Connecting your equipment VSX-AX5AiCD-R,MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting your equipment VSX-AX5AiTape deck, etc Connecting analog audio sourcesTurntable 03Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Connecting a component to the front panel inputsPortable DVD player, etc VSX-AX5Ai03Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBare wire connections Connecting the speakersPlacing the speakers Connecting your equipmentFM wire antenna 03Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas FM wire antennaPlugging in the receiver Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna vinyl-coatedwireAbout the AC outlet 5–6meters04Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays 24MCACC SETUP MIC jack 04Controls and displays23TONE CONTROL page TONE BASS/TREBLEControls and displays Display04Controls and displays Remote control6 / / / /ENTER buttons Controls and displays05Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundThe MOVIE listening modes Listening to your systemBasic modes Advanced effect modes05Listening to your system Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsThe MUSIC listening modes Basic modesAdjusting the advanced effect level Listening with headphonesNeo:6 Music settings Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using the multichannel analog inputs05Listening to your system Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type1Press RECEIVER ANALOGType of source Using the surround back channelSurround modes Basic 2Pro Logic II x 2 Pro LogicListening with virtual surround back speakers Using the audio scaler for Hi-bitand Hi-samplingListening to your system STEREOUsing the tone control Using Midnight and Loudness listeningSwitching the tone control on or off Adjusting the bass and trebleListening to dual mono soundtracks Reducing noise during playbackListening to your system STEREO06Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Finding a stationMPX mode Using the tunerMemorizing station presets Listening to memorized station presets 06Using the tunerNaming station presets Displaying RDS information Using the tuner An introduction to RDSAn introduction to EON Using EONSearching for RDS programs 06Using the tuner1Press and hold EON MODE for about two seconds Using the tuner2Press ENTER 07The Surround Setup menu Chapter The Surround Setup menuSurround back speaker setting The Surround Setup menuNormal surround setting Speaker SettingChannel Level 07The Surround Setup menuThe Surround Setup menu Speaker DistanceRecalling preset codes Using the remote control with other componentsControlling other equipment 08Controlling other equipment ChapterControlling other equipment Programming signals from other remote controlsButton s 08Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsFunction ComponentsButtons Controls for other componentsControlling other equipment FunctionButtons 08Controlling other equipmentFunction ComponentsMulti Operation and System Off Controlling other equipment Direct function08Controlling other equipment Using multi operationsControlling other equipment 09Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Making an audio or a video recordingWatching video and audio sources independently Using other functionsEnhancing SACD playback Dimming the displaySwitching the speaker impedance 09Using other functionsAdvanced remote control features Editing remote control display namesClearing remote control settings Adjusting the remote control backlightUsing other functions 09Using other functions Resetting the system Switching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections Other connections Chapter10Other connections Bi-ampingyour front speakers Bi-wiringyour speakersSurrBack System multi-roomsetup Basic multi-roomsetupOther connections Multi-roomlistening Making multi-roomconnections10Other connections Using the multi-roomcontrolsIRcomponent Connecting additional amplifiersPioneer CONTROLcomponent IR receiveri.LINK-equippedcomponent 10Other connections Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout PQLS rate control Other connections About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network 10Other connections Using the USB interface Advanced MCACC output using your PC Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC outputOther connections 11Advanced setup Chapter Advanced setupThe System Setup menu THX CINEMA Setup Advanced setupThe Input Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs 11Advanced setupAssigning the i.LINK inputs Advanced setup Function RenameABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789PHONO/LINE Setup SACD Setup11Advanced setup 1Select ‘SACD Setup’ from the System Setup menu12 Volt Trigger Multi-Roomand IR receiver setupAdvanced setup 1Select ‘Multi-Room’from the System Setup menu3 Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press ENTER 11Advanced setup The Expert setup menu5 Select the setting you want to adjust 4 Select ‘Expert’ then press ENTERFine Channel Level Crossover NetworkAdvanced setup Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Fine Channel DelayAcoustic Calibration EQ 11Advanced setupAdvanced setup Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually3 When youre finished, select ‘Exit’ 2 Select CUSTOM1 ADJUST or CUSTOM2 ADJUSTChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings11Advanced setup How to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationProfessional Acoustic Calibration Advanced setup11Advanced setup Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationAdvanced setup Bass Peak Level11Advanced setup Dynamic Range Control2 Choose the setting that you want 3 When youre finished, select ‘Exit’Power TroubleshootingSymptom Additional informationNo sound 12Additional informationSymptom see Connecting your equipment on pageSymptom Other audio problemsSymptom input signal type on pageSymptom VideoSymptom the Speaker Setting on pageDisplay SettingsSymptom SymptomSymptom Remote controlSymptom input signal type on pagei.LINK messages i.LINK interfaceMessage ExplanationChanging the frequency step Maintenance of external surfacesUSB interface SymptomDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EXTHX Cinema processing 12Additional information About THXRe-Equalization Timbre MatchingAdditional information Preset code brands Amplifier section Specifications European modelAudio Section Composite Video / S-VideoSectionAdditional information Specifications Multi-voltagemodelAmplifier section Audio SectionPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL

VSX-AX5Ai-SVSX-AX5Ai-G

Operating Instructions