Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual FeaturesB fore You Start, i.LINK Digital Interface, USB Audio Hook up

FeaturesB fore You Start

i.LINK Digital Interface

The i.LINK interface makes it possible to connect the receiver to i.LINK-equipped components such as a DVD player with a single cable and enjoy multichannel digital audio from SACD and DVD-A discs (if the player is compatible with these outputs), as well as digital audio from DVD-Video, CD and Video CD discs.

In addition to simplified connection, jitterless audio is possible with Pioneer’s PQLS* technology when playing DVD- As, audio CDs and SACDs. By suppressing jitter, deterioration of audio quality is minimized and digital audio of the highest quality is realized.

*PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) [rate control]

Technology for high-precision transmission of digital audio over the i.LINK interface enabling jitterless digital-to- analog conversion using a precision quartz in this receiver.

To make this feature work, it is only necessary that this receiver and one rate-control-compatible player are alive on the i.LINK network.

Other advantages of using i.LINK include ‘smart’ features such as automatic configuration and automatic function selection—start playback on a i.LINK-equipped component and the receiver automatically selects the component for input.

“i.LINK” and the i.LINK logo are trademarks of the Sony Corporation.

Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System (MCACC)

In order to make setting up as easy as possible for users we have created the MCACC system. This unique and convenient way of getting good surround sound from the receiver makes trouble-free setup a snap. With the included microphone plugged into the front panel the MCACC system creates a monitoring environment to establish the parameters of the sound for the specific room you are using. The MCACC system adjusts the parameters to establish excellent surround sound effects and offers you studio quality home theater sound with minimum effort.

Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and the Latest Audio and Video Formats

The VSX-AX5i is equipped with Dolby Digital EX decoding, the very latest Dolby Digital contribution to home theater with surround back speakers in addition to surround speakers. These additional speakers make home theater even more realistic and powerful. Naturally, you can also play all existing audio formats, including the recently developed Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS-ES Extended Surround formats on the VSX-AX5i as well. On the video side, the component video output is fully compatible with high definition, progressive-scan digital video (720p).

*Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. and TM. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*"DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

USB Audio Hook up

For extra convenience the USB Audio port is a future-oriented connector that allows you to hook a USB-compatible PC to the receiver.

Audio Scaler (HI BIT/HI SAMPLING)

This new technology enables the user to hear CD and DVD, as well as other soundtracks at a wider dynamic range, allowing for finer audio reproduction. This Audio Scaler approximates the audio of high end formats just becoming available now.

The Energy-saving Design

The European model is designed to use 0.8 W of energy when the receiver is in standby mode, while the multi- voltage model is designed to use 0.9 W.

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