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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic, Expert

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EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION SURROUND SETUP

Table of Contents

Remote Control of
Other Components	67
Setting Up the Remote Control
to Control Other Components	67
Recalling Settings Stored
in the Remote Control	67
Programming Signals from
Other Remote Controls (LEARNING Mode)	69
Using Remote Control with Other Components	71
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/
Cassette Deck operations	71
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV operations	72
Setting up the Direct Function	73
Using Other Functions	74
Recording from Audio/Video Components	74
SPEAKERS B Setup	75
Stereo playback in another room
(SECOND ZONE)	75
Bi-amping the front speakers
(FRONT BI-AMP)	75
SPEAKERS Button	76
Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection	77
Connecting Additional Amplifiers	78
The PIONEER SR System:
Operating other PIONEER components	79
Multi Operations	80
Performing Multi Operations	81
System Off	82
Using SYSTEM OFF	82
Editing Remote Control Display Names	83
Editing Button Names (KEY LABEL)	84
Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control	85
Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input	86
Resetting the Main Unit	87

Fine Tuning Your System	88
THX CINEMA Setup	88
Assigning the Digital Inputs	89
Assigning the Component Video Inputs	90
Assigning i.LINK Inputs	91
Function Rename	93
SACD Setup	94
PHONO/LINE Setup	95
Expert System Settings	96
EXPERT Setup	96
Crossover Network	97
Fine Channel Level	98
Fine Channel Delay	99
Acoustic Calibration EQ	100
Bass Peak Level	104
Dynamic Range Control	105
Techno Tidbits and
Problem-solving	106
Dolby	106
Dolby Digital	106
Dolby Pro Logic II	106
Dolby Digital Surround EX	106
DTS	106
DTS	106
DTS-ES	107
DTS Neo:6	107
DTS 96/24	107
THX	107
i.LINK Related Messages	108
Troubleshooting	109
Preset Code Brands	116
Specifications (European model)	117
Specifications (multi-voltage model)	118

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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic, Expert

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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 modeHome Theater The Basics EasyDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePartEASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION 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 Easy Setup Guide Part1 Auto Surround Sound Setup 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 DVRsMemo Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsPREPARATION Audio cords Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsCD player CD recorderMemo PREPARATIONComponents equipped with Connecting Digital Audio Components PREPARATION Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cords/Optical cables  AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas PREPARATION Connecting SpeakersSpeaker terminals MemoSpeaker impedance Power Connections AC OUTLETS European model only Power Connections AC INPlacing Your Speakers SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAXUsing.LINKi.LINKInterfaceInterface What is i.LINK?Connecting i.LINK-equippedComponents 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 If you want to change a setting before proceeding SURROUND SETUPSurround Back System 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 Channel Level 1 2 3SURROUND SETUP Speaker Distance 1-56Basic Operation SURROUND SETUP BASICStereo and Multichannel Playback indicatorMemo Selecting the Input Signal2 Press RECEIVER Memo Listening ModesBASIC 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 controlBASIC Adjusting Bass and TrebleListening with Sound Delay 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 buttonBASIC Channel Step Setting multi-voltagemodel onlyDirect Access Tuning Memorizing Frequently Used Stations 3-45 33-45 Memo Naming Memorized StationsBASIC 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 InputsEXPERT 4-93Assigning i.LINK Inputs 7 Use the  buttons to select the Fine Tuning Your Systemsource you want. Press the ENTER buttonEXPERT 3-92Function Rename 3-72 SACD SetupEXPERT PHONO/LINE Setup3-62 3 4 5 EXPERT Setup3-52 Crossover Network Expert System SettingsENTER EXPERTFine Channel Level EXPERT Fine Channel DelayAcoustic Calibration EQ 1 2 3EXPERT 1 2 3 42Use the  buttons to select DATA 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 96/24 DTS-ESDTS Neo:6 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 ARB7286-A <TNMWF/03E00001>Printed in