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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual Preparation, Components equipped with, Memo

Models: VSX-AX5i-G

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible player)

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

If you have a DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible player, or are using an external Dolby Digital/ DTS decoder, connect it to the multichannel analog inputs as shown below.

(AUDIO)

S400

Components equipped with

5.1 (7.1) channel analog output jacks

(Single)

PREPARATION

Memo:

If you use only one surround back input, be sure to hook up to the SURROUND BACK L jack.

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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual Preparation, Components equipped with, Memo

Contents

Page Installing the Receiver For European model Operating EnvironmentTable of Contents EXPERT EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION SURROUND SETUP BASICi.LINK Digital Interface FeaturesB fore You StartMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System MCACC USB Audio Hook upPreparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesBefore You Start PREPARATIONOpening the Front Panel Switching video system between PAL and NTSCOperating range of remote control unit 1 Put the receiver in the STANDBY modeEasyDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePart EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATIONHome Theater The Basics Digital Connections 1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV2 Speaker Connections EASY SETUP GUIDESpeaker terminals Memo4Assigning the Digital Inputs 3 Setting up the Main UnitEasy Setup Guide Part 1 Auto Surround Sound SetupEASY SETUP GUIDE 9Some auto setup instructions will be 8 1011 Check the speaker settings on the OSD listed, make sure to follow themEASY SETUP GUIDE 2 Playing a DVD with Surround Soundselect OK and press ENTER return to normal useComponent Video Input Default Settings Connecting your TVS Video Component videoConnecting a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsPREPARATION MemoConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components PREPARATIONMemo Audio cords Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsCD 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 PREPARATION Connecting SpeakersSpeaker terminals MemoSpeaker impedance Power Connections AC OUTLETS European model only Power Connections AC INPlacing Your Speakers SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAXWhat is i.LINK? Connecting i.LINK-equippedComponentsUsing.LINKi.LINKInterfaceInterface Memo Creating an i.LINK NetworkFront Panel Displays& Controlsand Controls6STANDBY indicator Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY10i.LINK indicator 9MCACC indicator see pages 13 and13 MASTER VOLUME dial 15 SIGNAL SELECT button see page1 Remote Control Display Screen 2 SOURCE  button Remote ControlTV  button 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons5SYSTEM SETUP button SIGNAL SEL button see page8Command button for other components see page PREPARATION24 REMOTE SETUP button 19 VOLUME +/–buttons16 TOP MENU/GUIDE button 17 RETURN button1SIGNAL indicators Display2Digital format indicators 3LOUDNESS indicator1 AUDIO - i.LINK connectors Back Panel2CONTROL IN/OUT terminals see page 3Radio antenna terminals see pagePREPARATION 10 TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS switchesmulti-voltage European2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button SURROUND SETUP Surround Back SystemIf you want to change a setting before proceeding SPEAKER SETTING page NORMAL Setup1Use the  buttons to select NOR MAL. Press the ENTER buttonFRONT default setting is SMALL SURROUND SETUPCENTER default setting is SMALL SURROUND default setting is SMALLIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select 1 2 3 SURROUND SETUPChannel Level Speaker Distance 1-56Basic Operation SURROUND SETUP BASICStereo and Multichannel Playback indicatorSelecting the Input Signal 2 Press RECEIVERMemo Listening Modes BASICMemo MOVIE modes SURROUND mode BASIC MUSIC modes SURROUND modeBasic Operation 2PL II MUSIC 2PRO LOGIC II MUSICAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Digital Noise Reduction DIGITAL NR Function Listening with ACOUSTIC CAL EQBASIC MemoListening in LOUDNESS Mode Listening in MIDNIGHT 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 Multi Channel In Playback Listening in Audio Scaler modeSurround Back Channel Mode Surround Back Channel ModesVirtual Surround Back Mode BASICUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackVideo Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DIMMERBASIC MemoFor Automatic Tuning Automatic and Manual 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 1 Press the TUNER button Recalling Memorized Stationsselect a class number channel you wantUsing the RDS display An introduction to RDS European model onlyBASIC MemoMemo Searching for RDS programs European model onlyPress the BAND button to select the Using EON European model onlyFM band Tune into an EON FM station2 Press ENTER 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote ControlENTER BASICRemote Control of Other Components 7 Press ENTER. The preset code has been enteredENTER 9Use  to select EXIT and press ENTERRemote Control of Other Components 1Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds2Use the  buttons to select LEARNING and press ENTERPress ENTER Remote Control of Other Components10Use  to select EXIT and press ENTER MemoBASIC Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsButtons FunctionFunction ButtonsComponents Buttons1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds Setting up the Direct Function2 Use the  buttons to select DIRCTFNC and press ENTER1Turn on the receiver Recording from Audio/Video Components2Press the MULTI CONTROL or INPUT on the remote to select a source com- ponentStereo playback in another room SECOND ZONE SPEAKERS B SetupBi-ampingthe front speakers FRONT BI-AMP Connect your speakers as shownUsing Other Functions front panel to switch speakers onthe SURRBACK SYSTEM setup see SPEAKERS ButtonEXPERT Setting up and Using the USB Audio ConnectionThe arrows indicate the direction of the signal Connecting Additional AmplifiersPowered subwoofer Front channelEXPERT Remote ControlReceiver PIONEER component with a CONTROL terminalMulti Operations EXPERT 9 When done select EXIT and press ENTERSystem Off EXPERT Editing Remote Control Display NamesEditing Button Names KEY LABEL 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control3 Use the  buttons to select HIGH LOW, or EXIT and press ENTERClearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input When you see RESET? appear in the Resetting the Main UnitWhile holding down the TONE button press the STANDBY/ON button for3-62 THX CINEMA Setup3 4 5 3-82Assigning the Digital Inputs EXPERT3-82 Assigning the Component Video Inputs4-93 Assigning i.LINK InputsEXPERT 7 Use the  buttons to select the Fine Tuning Your Systemsource you want. Press the ENTER button3-92 Function RenameEXPERT 3-72 SACD SetupPHONO/LINE Setup 3-62EXPERT EXPERT Setup 3-523 4 5 Crossover Network Expert System SettingsENTER EXPERTFine Channel Level EXPERT Fine Channel DelayAcoustic Calibration EQ 1 2 31 2 3 4 2Use the  buttons to select DATAEXPERT Expert System Settings ADJUST or FRONT ALIGN and press ENTERquency you want to adjust. Press ENTER 1 2 3ENTER 7 9 1 2 3 4Expert System Settings START or SETTING CANCEL. Press2 Use the  buttons to select SETTING Bass Peak LevelEXPERT Dynamic Range ControlDolby Digital DolbyDolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS-ES DTS Neo:6DTS 96/24 NO SIGNAL i.LINK Related MessagesBUS FULL CANNOT LINKSymptom Troubleshootingi.LINK indicator flashes, but no sound is output • The program format indicators remain litSetup SymptomThe setup screen doesnt appear CauseNo sound is output when a SymptomEXPERT CauseOther audio problems SymptomCause Remedyeven when there is no sound SymptomWhen a search is performed EXPERTup when using the SIGNAL SymptomCause RemedyMaintenance of External Surfaces SymptomRemote control EXPERTDVD Brand Preset Code BrandsLD Brand CD-R BrandEXPERT Specifications European modelAudio Section Video Section S jackVideo Section Composite Specifications multi-voltagemodelAudio Section FM Tuner SectionEXPERT <TNMWF/03E00001> Printed inARB7286-A