Using other functions

Watching video and audio sources independently

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

While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then VIDEO SEL to select the video source you want to watch.

RECEIVER

VIDEO SEL

Press repeatedly to cycle through the possible video sources. You can select DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, VCR1/DVR, VCR2 or OFF (no video signal).

Selecting any input besides those listed above is the same as selecting OFF.

Note

If you change the source using the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel), or switch the power off, the system returns to normal playback.

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Enhancing SACD playback

• Default setting: 0dB

You can get more detail from SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing) using the SACD gain feature.

1Press RECEIVER.

2Press EFFECT/CH SEL repeatedly until SACD GAIN shows in the display.

RECEIVER

EFFECT/CHSEL

+

3Use the +/– buttons to switch the SACD gain between 0dB and 6dB.

For most SACD sources, selecting 6dB will result in high sound quality and greater detail. The level will be adjusted automatically for playback at the same volume.

Note

You shouldn’t have any problems using this feature with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0dB.

Dimming the display

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

RECEIVER

DIMMER

1 Press RECEIVER.

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Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S, VSX-AX5Ai-G manual Enhancing Sacd playback, Dimming the display

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

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