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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G Before You Start, Checking the Supplied Accessories, Preparation, “AA” IEC LR6

Models: VSX-AX5i-G

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Before You Start

Before You Start	Before You Start
Checking the Supplied Accessories

Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.

AM Loop Antenna FM Wire Antenna	“AA” IEC LR6	AC Power Cord
	batteries x 4	AC Power Cord
	batteries x 4	x 1	(European model)
		x 1	(European model)
		x 2	(multi-voltage model)

	Microphone for Auto	Microphone Stand for Auto	Operating
Remote Control Unit	Surround Sound Setup	Surround Sound Setup	Instructions

Memo:

Multi-voltage model has two power cords. These accessories will be different depending on the country of purchase. Please use the correct cord for your country.

Preparing the Remote Control

Loading the batteries

Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. Please use alkaline batteries. When you notice a decrease in the operating range, replace all batteries with new ones.

1	2	“AA” IEC LR6	3
		batteries x 4

CAUTION!

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions.

•Never use new and old batteries together.

•Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

•Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country or area.

Remote Control Battery Indicator

When the batteries get too weak to operate the remote control properly an

indicator warning screen will appear on the remote. Change the batteries as

Shows when the

shown above. This must be done within five minutes or all your remote control

batteries are getting weak

settings will be cleared.

PREPARATION

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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G Before You Start, Checking the Supplied Accessories, Preparing the Remote Control, Preparation, Memo

Contents

Page Installing the Receiver For European model Operating EnvironmentTable of Contents EXPERT EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION SURROUND SETUP BASICUSB Audio Hook up FeaturesB fore You Starti.LINK Digital Interface Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System MCACCPREPARATION Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You Start1 Put the receiver in the STANDBY mode Switching video system between PAL and NTSCOpening the Front Panel Operating range of remote control unitEASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION EasyDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePartHome Theater The Basics Digital Connections 1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TVMemo EASY SETUP GUIDE2 Speaker Connections Speaker terminals4Assigning the Digital Inputs 3 Setting up the Main Unit1 Auto Surround Sound Setup Easy Setup Guide PartEASY SETUP GUIDE listed, make sure to follow them 8 109Some auto setup instructions will be 11 Check the speaker settings on the OSDreturn to normal use 2 Playing a DVD with Surround SoundEASY SETUP GUIDE select OK and press ENTERComponent video Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings S VideoMemo Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD player PREPARATIONConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsPREPARATION Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsMemo CD recorder Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords CD playerComponents equipped with PREPARATIONMemo Connecting Digital Audio Components Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsPREPARATION Using outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas AM loop antenna Memo Connecting SpeakersPREPARATION Speaker terminalsSpeaker impedance SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX Power Connections AC INPower Connections AC OUTLETS European model only Placing Your SpeakersConnecting i.LINK-equippedComponents What is i.LINK?Using.LINKi.LINKInterfaceInterface Memo Creating an i.LINK NetworkPress to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY Displays& Controlsand ControlsFront Panel 6STANDBY indicator15 SIGNAL SELECT button see page 9MCACC indicator see pages 13 and10i.LINK indicator 13 MASTER VOLUME dial3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Remote Control1 Remote Control Display Screen 2 SOURCE  button TV  buttonPREPARATION SIGNAL SEL button see page5SYSTEM SETUP button 8Command button for other components see page17 RETURN button 19 VOLUME +/–buttons24 REMOTE SETUP button 16 TOP MENU/GUIDE button3LOUDNESS indicator Display1SIGNAL indicators 2Digital format indicators3Radio antenna terminals see page Back Panel1 AUDIO - i.LINK connectors 2CONTROL IN/OUT terminals see pageEuropean 10 TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS switchesPREPARATION multi-voltage2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button Surround Back System SURROUND SETUPIf you want to change a setting before proceeding MAL. Press the ENTER button NORMAL SetupSPEAKER SETTING page 1Use the  buttons to select NORSURROUND default setting is SMALL SURROUND SETUPFRONT default setting is SMALL CENTER default setting is SMALLIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select SURROUND SETUP 1 2 3Channel Level Speaker Distance 1-56indicator SURROUND SETUP BASICBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel Playback2 Press RECEIVER Selecting the Input SignalMemo BASIC Listening ModesMemo MOVIE modes SURROUND mode 2PL II MUSIC 2PRO LOGIC II MUSIC MUSIC modes SURROUND modeBASIC Basic OperationAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Memo Listening with ACOUSTIC CAL EQDigital Noise Reduction DIGITAL NR Function BASIC2 Press the LOUDNESS button on the remote control Listening in MIDNIGHT ModeListening in LOUDNESS Mode 1 Press the MIDNIGHT button on the remote controlListening with Sound Delay Adjusting Bass and TrebleBASIC Multi Channel In Playback Listening in Audio Scaler modeBASIC Surround Back Channel ModesSurround Back Channel Mode Virtual Surround Back ModeUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackMemo Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DIMMERVideo Select BASIC1 Press the TUNER button Automatic and Manual TuningFor Automatic Tuning For Manual TuningDirect Access Tuning Channel Step Setting multi-voltagemodel onlyBASIC 3-45 3-45 3Memorizing Frequently Used Stations BASIC Naming Memorized StationsMemo channel you want Recalling Memorized Stations1 Press the TUNER button select a class numberMemo An introduction to RDS European model onlyUsing the RDS display BASICMemo Searching for RDS programs European model onlyTune into an EON FM station Using EON European model onlyPress the BAND button to select the FM band2 Press ENTER BASIC Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds ENTER9Use  to select EXIT and press ENTER 7 Press ENTER. The preset code has been enteredRemote Control of Other Components ENTERLEARNING and press ENTER 1Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three secondsRemote Control of Other Components 2Use the  buttons to selectMemo Remote Control of Other ComponentsPress ENTER 10Use  to select EXIT and press ENTERFunction Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsBASIC ButtonsButtons ButtonsFunction ComponentsDIRCTFNC and press ENTER Setting up the Direct Function1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds 2 Use the  buttons to selecton the remote to select a source com- ponent Recording from Audio/Video Components1Turn on the receiver 2Press the MULTI CONTROL or INPUTConnect your speakers as shown SPEAKERS B SetupStereo playback in another room SECOND ZONE Bi-ampingthe front speakers FRONT BI-AMPSPEAKERS Button front panel to switch speakers onUsing Other Functions the SURRBACK SYSTEM setup seeEXPERT Setting up and Using the USB Audio ConnectionFront channel Connecting Additional AmplifiersThe arrows indicate the direction of the signal Powered subwooferPIONEER component with a CONTROL terminal Remote ControlEXPERT ReceiverMulti Operations EXPERT 9 When done select EXIT and press ENTERSystem Off EXPERT Editing Remote Control Display NamesEditing Button Names KEY LABEL LOW, or EXIT and press ENTER Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds 3 Use the  buttons to select HIGHClearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input press the STANDBY/ON button for Resetting the Main UnitWhen you see RESET? appear in the While holding down the TONE button3-62 THX CINEMA SetupEXPERT 3-823 4 5 Assigning the Digital Inputs3-82 Assigning the Component Video InputsAssigning i.LINK Inputs 4-93EXPERT button Fine Tuning Your System7 Use the  buttons to select the source you want. Press the ENTERFunction Rename 3-92EXPERT 3-72 SACD Setup3-62 PHONO/LINE SetupEXPERT 3-52 EXPERT Setup3 4 5 EXPERT Expert System SettingsCrossover Network ENTERFine Channel Level EXPERT Fine Channel DelayAcoustic Calibration EQ 1 2 32Use the  buttons to select DATA 1 2 3 4EXPERT 1 2 3 ADJUST or FRONT ALIGN and press ENTERExpert System Settings quency you want to adjust. Press ENTERENTER 7 9 1 2 3 4Bass Peak Level START or SETTING CANCEL. PressExpert System Settings 2 Use the  buttons to select SETTINGEXPERT Dynamic Range ControlDolby Digital Surround EX DolbyDolby Digital Dolby Pro LogicDTS Neo:6 DTS-ESDTS 96/24 CANNOT LINK i.LINK Related MessagesNO SIGNAL BUS FULL• The program format indicators remain lit TroubleshootingSymptom i.LINK indicator flashes, but no sound is outputCause SymptomSetup The setup screen doesnt appearCause SymptomNo sound is output when a EXPERTRemedy SymptomOther audio problems CauseEXPERT Symptomeven when there is no sound When a search is performedRemedy Symptomup when using the SIGNAL CauseEXPERT SymptomMaintenance of External Surfaces Remote controlCD-R Brand Preset Code BrandsDVD Brand LD BrandVideo Section S jack Specifications European modelEXPERT Audio SectionFM Tuner Section Specifications multi-voltagemodelVideo Section Composite Audio SectionEXPERT Printed in <TNMWF/03E00001>ARB7286-A