Contents

01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking the supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Opening the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating range of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 8

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting up for Surround Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Automatically setting up for surround sound . . . . . . 12

Other problems when using the Auto Surround Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Checking the settings on your DVD (or other)

player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 About cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Analog audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Video cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 When making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting a DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs . . . . 20

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other

set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Connecting other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting digital audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs. . 27 Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 About the AC outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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04 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

05 Listening to your system

Auto playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Listening in surround sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The MOVIE listening modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The MUSIC listening modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting the advanced effect level . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Listening with headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . 42 Selecting the input signal type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using the surround back channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Listening with virtual surround back speakers . . . . . 45 Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-sampling . . 45 Using Midnight and Loudness listening . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the tone control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Switching the tone control on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Reducing noise during playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Listening to dual mono soundtracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

06 Using the tuner

Finding a station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 MPX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Memorizing station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Listening to memorized station presets . . . . . . . . . 50 Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 An introduction to EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Clearing all stations from the RDS and EON searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

07 The Surround Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the Surround

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Normal surround setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Channel Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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VSX-AX5Ai-S, VSX-AX5Ai-G specifications

The Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S and VSX-AX5Ai-G are standout home theater receivers known for their robust performance and advanced features that cater to audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Designed with a focus on versatility and high-fidelity audio reproduction, these receivers deliver exceptional sound quality for both music and movies.

One of the most significant features of the VSX-AX5Ai series is its powerful amplification system. With a capacity to drive multiple channels, these receivers provide dynamic sound and enough power to fill even large spaces. The Class D3 amplification technology used in these models ensures efficient performance, producing clean and distortion-free audio. This technology contributes to higher energy efficiency while providing rich bass and clear highs.

These receivers are equipped with advanced audio codecs, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which create an immersive surround sound experience. The ability to decode high-definition audio formats enhances the listening experience, bringing movie soundtracks and music to life with precision and depth. The multi-channel setup allows for easy integration into existing home theater systems, delivering a cinematic atmosphere at home.

Another notable feature is the MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System). This automatic calibration system optimizes speaker settings based on the room's acoustics, ensuring that users achieve the best possible sound from their speaker setup. It analyzes the acoustics and adjusts the receiver's settings to provide a balanced and harmonious sound profile.

Connectivity is a highlight of the VSX-AX5Ai-S and VSX-AX5Ai-G. They come equipped with multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, allowing users to connect various devices, such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The presence of digital and analog audio inputs ensures compatibility with a wide range of audio sources. Furthermore, these models support video upscaling, enhancing lower-resolution content for improved playback quality.

The user-friendly interface and remote control make it easy to navigate settings and configurations, providing a seamless user experience. Additionally, both models support streaming services, allowing users to access their favorite music directly from apps over Wi-Fi.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S and VSX-AX5Ai-G are exceptional receivers that combine powerful amplification, advanced audio processing, and user-friendly features. With technologies designed to optimize sound quality and provide versatile connectivity, these models are an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their home audio experience. Whether for movies, music, or gaming, they deliver a premium listening experience that stands out in the competitive home theater market.
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