101 | Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G instruction

Expert System Settings

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To start the process use DATA COPY to paste the ALL CH ADJUST or FRONT ALIGN settings into CUSTOM 1 or CUS- TOM 2.

Follow steps 1-5 on page 96, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here.

1ACOUSTIC CAL EQ should be selected, if it isn’t use the  buttons to select and press ENTER.

2Use the  buttons to select DATA

COPY. Press ENTER.

3Use the  buttons to select

CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 as the destination you want to copy the data to. Press ENTER.

4Use the  buttons to select ALL CH

ADJUST or FRONT ALIGN as the type of curve you want to copy. Press

ENTER.

When you press ENTER the data is copied to the destination you chose.

After you have done this process once you can also copy data in CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2.

5When done select EXIT (if it’s not already selected) and press ENTER.

You can now adjust the settings in CUSTOM 1 or

CUSTOM 2.

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Contents

Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc Link Digital InterfaceUSB Audio Hook up Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI Sampling Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesRemote Control Battery Indicator Loading the batteries Opening the Front Panel Switching video system between PAL and NtscOperating range of remote control unit Your Home System Home Theater The BasicsSource Material Listening Modes Digital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV  Speaker terminals Speaker Connections Assigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main Unit Place the microphone at your Normal listening position Auto Surround Sound SetupSwitch on the receiver and your TV Check the speaker settings on the OSD Return to normal use Playing a DVD with Surround SoundSelect OK and press Enter Component Video Input Default Settings Connecting your TVVideo Component video Connecting a DVD player Connecting Video Components Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components  Audio cords Connecting Analog Audio Components Components equipped with 7.1 channel analog output jacks Connecting Digital Audio Components  Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default Settings  AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Power Connections AC Outlets European model only Power Connections ACSpeaker placement Placing Your Speakers Connecting i.LINK-equipped Components What is i.LINK? Creating an i.LINK Network Front Panel 10 i.LINK indicator Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 13EON Mode button see pages Master Volume dial Remote Control System Setup button Signal SEL button seeCommand button for other components see Listening mode buttons see Remote Setup button Volume +/- buttonsTOP MENU/GUIDE button Return button Display Back Panel Component Video Monitor OUT ter- minals AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W maxSpeakers terminals see USB Audio terminal Auto Setting SettingDisplays & ControlsUp for SoundSurrback System Normal Exit should be selected. Press the Enter button Surround Back SystemEnter button Speaker Setting Normal SetupChannel Level Speaker Distance Front default setting is Small Speaker SettingCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is Small It. Press the Enter button If it isn’t use the  buttons to selectWith the  buttons choose Speakers that you want to set. Press Channel Level Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode Speaker Distance If you want to change a setting before proceeding Indicator Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysStereo and Multichannel Playback Di plays & Controls Selecting the Input Signal Stereo modes Listening Modes THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Listening with Acoustic CAL EQ Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ button Press the Midnight button on the remote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Listening with Sound Delay Adjusting Bass and Treble Multi Channel In Playback Listening in Audio Scaler mode Press the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Surround Back Channel ModeVirtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel Modes Phones jack Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Automatic and Manual Tuning Direct Access Tuning Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model onlyTo cancel before inputting the frequency To Change Channel Steps Choice Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Naming Memorized Stations Press Enter when you have gotEnter the station name you want Characters you want to enter Select a class number Recalling Memorized StationsChannel you want To step through each channel in order An introduction to RDS European model only Using the RDS display Tune into an FM station Searching for RDS programs European model onlyUse the Band button to select the FM band Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button Mode you want Using EON European model onlyPress the Band button to select FM band Press and hold EON Mode front panel for about two seconds Press the Remote Setup button for three seconds Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered Use the  buttons to select Learning and press Enter Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode 10Use  to select Exit and press When youre done use the  buttons to select Exit CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other Components RETURN/EXIT Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV operations Use the  buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Setting up the Direct Function Recording from Audio/Video Components Select Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup see Speakers B SetupStereo playback in another room Second Zone Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMP Off or cycle through the different Front panel to switch speakers onSpeakers Button Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components To setup a command select Change and press Enter Press the Remote Setup button for more than three secondsMulti Operations Use the  buttons to select Multi OPE and press Enter 10Select Exit and press Enter again When done select Exit and pressPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation button System Off Use the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more than three seconds Press the buttons whose name you want to change Editing Button Names KEY LabelUse the  buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Press the button you want to clear Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputUse the  buttons to select Clear and press Enter Resetting the Main Unit Use the  buttons to select Exit and press ENTER, again THX Cinema Setup Fine Tuning Your System Assigning the Component Video Inputs Assigning i.LINK Inputs Components Source you want. Press the EnterIf you want to change the ports for additional i.LINK Function Rename Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE Setup Expert Setup Crossover Network Fine Channel Level Adjust the level of the channel using the  buttons Adjust the distance of each channel Fine Channel DelayUsing the  buttons Subsequent channel. Press Enter Acoustic Calibration EQ 100 101 This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom 102Use the  buttons to select the fre EQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterTo use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Bass Peak Level Start or Setting CANCEL. Press104 Dynamic Range Control 105 106 DolbyDolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic DTS 96/24 107DTS Neo6 108 Link Related Messages Nection, if you change the settings for TroubleshootingPower Power does not turn on 109 110 Setup Setup screen doesnt appearOverheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Thdct NG blinks 111 112 Other audio problemsNo sound output from one set of speakers Considerable noise in radio broadcasts When a search is performed Even when there is no soundNoise or hum can be heard Being input 114 Up when using the SignalInput/display Display is dark Select button Remote control Maintenance of External Surfaces115 Other components cant be operated with the system remote 116 Preset Code BrandsBrand Tape Brand 117 Specifications European model 118 Specifications multi-voltage model 119 TNMWF/03E00001 Printed