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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual <TNMWF/03E00001>, Printed in, ARB7286-A

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Contents

Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment For European modelTable of Contents EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION SURROUND SETUP BASIC EXPERTFeaturesB fore You Start i.LINK Digital InterfaceMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System MCACC USB Audio Hook upChecking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlBefore You Start PREPARATIONSwitching video system between PAL and NTSC Opening the Front PanelOperating range of remote control unit 1 Put the receiver in the STANDBY modeEasyDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePart EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATIONHome Theater The Basics 1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital ConnectionsEASY SETUP GUIDE 2 Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker terminals Memo3 Setting up the Main Unit 4Assigning the Digital InputsEasy Setup Guide Part 1 Auto Surround Sound SetupEASY SETUP GUIDE 8 10 9Some auto setup instructions will be11 Check the speaker settings on the OSD listed, make sure to follow them2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound EASY SETUP GUIDEselect OK and press ENTER return to normal useConnecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsS Video Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerPREPARATION MemoConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components PREPARATIONMemo Connecting Analog Audio Components Audio cordsCD player CD recorderPREPARATION Components equipped withMemo Connecting Digital Audio Components Digital Input Default Settings Coaxial cords/Optical cablesPREPARATION Connecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers PREPARATIONSpeaker terminals MemoSpeaker impedance Power Connections AC IN Power Connections AC OUTLETS European model onlyPlacing Your Speakers SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAXWhat is i.LINK? Connecting i.LINK-equippedComponentsUsing.LINKi.LINKInterfaceInterface Creating an i.LINK Network MemoDisplays& Controlsand Controls Front Panel6STANDBY indicator Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY9MCACC indicator see pages 13 and 10i.LINK indicator13 MASTER VOLUME dial 15 SIGNAL SELECT button see pageRemote Control 1 Remote Control Display Screen 2 SOURCE  buttonTV  button 3 MULTI CONTROL buttonsSIGNAL SEL button see page 5SYSTEM SETUP button8Command button for other components see page PREPARATION19 VOLUME +/–buttons 24 REMOTE SETUP button16 TOP MENU/GUIDE button 17 RETURN buttonDisplay 1SIGNAL indicators2Digital format indicators 3LOUDNESS indicatorBack Panel 1 AUDIO - i.LINK connectors2CONTROL IN/OUT terminals see page 3Radio antenna terminals see page10 TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS switches PREPARATIONmulti-voltage European2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button SURROUND SETUP Surround Back SystemIf you want to change a setting before proceeding NORMAL Setup SPEAKER SETTING page1Use the  buttons to select NOR MAL. Press the ENTER buttonSURROUND SETUP FRONT default setting is SMALLCENTER default setting is SMALL SURROUND default setting is SMALLIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select 1 2 3 SURROUND SETUPChannel Level 1-56 Speaker DistanceSURROUND SETUP BASIC Basic OperationStereo and Multichannel Playback indicatorSelecting the Input Signal 2 Press RECEIVERMemo Listening Modes BASICMemo MOVIE modes SURROUND mode MUSIC modes SURROUND mode BASICBasic Operation 2PL II MUSIC 2PRO LOGIC II MUSICAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Listening with ACOUSTIC CAL EQ Digital Noise Reduction DIGITAL NR FunctionBASIC MemoListening in MIDNIGHT Mode Listening in LOUDNESS Mode1 Press the MIDNIGHT button on the remote control 2 Press the LOUDNESS button on the remote controlAdjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound DelayBASIC Listening in Audio Scaler mode Multi Channel In PlaybackSurround Back Channel Modes Surround Back Channel ModeVirtual Surround Back Mode BASICDual Mono setting and playback Using HeadphonesAdjusting the Brightness of the Display DIMMER Video SelectBASIC MemoAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic TuningFor Manual Tuning 1 Press the TUNER buttonChannel Step Setting multi-voltagemodel only Direct Access TuningBASIC 3-45 3 3-45Memorizing Frequently Used Stations Naming Memorized Stations BASICMemo Recalling Memorized Stations 1 Press the TUNER buttonselect a class number channel you wantAn introduction to RDS European model only Using the RDS displayBASIC MemoSearching for RDS programs European model only MemoUsing EON European model only Press the BAND button to select theFM band Tune into an EON FM station2 Press ENTER Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three secondsENTER BASIC7 Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered Remote Control of Other ComponentsENTER 9Use  to select EXIT and press ENTER1Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds Remote Control of Other Components2Use the  buttons to select LEARNING and press ENTERRemote Control of Other Components Press ENTER10Use  to select EXIT and press ENTER MemoUsing Remote Control with Other Components BASICButtons FunctionButtons FunctionComponents ButtonsSetting up the Direct Function 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds2 Use the  buttons to select DIRCTFNC and press ENTERRecording from Audio/Video Components 1Turn on the receiver2Press the MULTI CONTROL or INPUT on the remote to select a source com- ponentSPEAKERS B Setup Stereo playback in another room SECOND ZONEBi-ampingthe front speakers FRONT BI-AMP Connect your speakers as shownfront panel to switch speakers on Using Other Functionsthe SURRBACK SYSTEM setup see SPEAKERS ButtonSetting up and Using the USB Audio Connection EXPERTConnecting Additional Amplifiers The arrows indicate the direction of the signalPowered subwoofer Front channelRemote Control EXPERTReceiver PIONEER component with a CONTROL terminalMulti Operations 9 When done select EXIT and press ENTER EXPERTSystem Off Editing Remote Control Display Names EXPERTEditing Button Names KEY LABEL Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds3 Use the  buttons to select HIGH LOW, or EXIT and press ENTERClearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Resetting the Main Unit When you see RESET? appear in theWhile holding down the TONE button press the STANDBY/ON button forTHX CINEMA Setup 3-623-82 3 4 5Assigning the Digital Inputs EXPERTAssigning the Component Video Inputs 3-824-93 Assigning i.LINK InputsEXPERT Fine Tuning Your System 7 Use the  buttons to select thesource you want. Press the ENTER button3-92 Function RenameEXPERT SACD Setup 3-72PHONO/LINE Setup 3-62EXPERT EXPERT Setup 3-523 4 5 Expert System Settings Crossover NetworkENTER EXPERTFine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay EXPERT1 2 3 Acoustic Calibration EQ1 2 3 4 2Use the  buttons to select DATAEXPERT ADJUST or FRONT ALIGN and press ENTER Expert System Settingsquency you want to adjust. Press ENTER 1 2 37 9 1 2 3 4 ENTERSTART or SETTING CANCEL. Press Expert System Settings2 Use the  buttons to select SETTING Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control EXPERTDolby Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS-ES DTS Neo:6DTS 96/24 i.LINK Related Messages NO SIGNALBUS FULL CANNOT LINKTroubleshooting Symptomi.LINK indicator flashes, but no sound is output • The program format indicators remain litSymptom SetupThe setup screen doesnt appear CauseSymptom No sound is output when aEXPERT CauseSymptom Other audio problemsCause RemedySymptom even when there is no soundWhen a search is performed EXPERTSymptom up when using the SIGNALCause RemedySymptom Maintenance of External SurfacesRemote control EXPERTPreset Code Brands DVD BrandLD Brand CD-R BrandSpecifications European model EXPERTAudio Section Video Section S jackSpecifications multi-voltagemodel Video Section CompositeAudio Section FM Tuner SectionEXPERT <TNMWF/03E00001> Printed inARB7286-A