THX Cinema Setup | Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G specs

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THX CINEMA Setup

This setup lets you choose which decoding method for 2 channel sources the receiver will use for THX CINEMA. For more information on the decoding (playback) formats see "Techno Tidbits" starting on page 106.

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1Turn on the receiver and your TV, press RECEIVER on the remote con- trol.

2Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

3Looking at the on-screen display on your TV, use the  buttons to select

THX CINEMA SETUP. Press the ENTER button.

4Use the  buttons to choose either

PRO LOGIC ll MOVIE, PRO LOGIC or NEO:6 CINEMA as the decoding method. Press the ENTER button.

The default is PRO LOGIC ll MOVIE.

5EXIT should be selected (if not, use the  buttons to select it). Press

ENTER.

6Use the  buttons to select EXIT and press ENTER, again.

This exits the SYSTEM SETUP mode and returns to normal operation.

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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual THX Cinema Setup, Use the  buttons to select Exit and press ENTER, again

Contents

Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Link Digital Interface Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System McaccUSB Audio Hook up Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI Sampling Checking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Indicator Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control unit Switching video system between PAL and NtscOpening the Front Panel Home Theater The Basics Your Home SystemSource Material Listening Modes Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital Connections Speaker Connections  Speaker terminals Setting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital Inputs Switch on the receiver and your TV Auto Surround Sound SetupPlace the microphone at your Normal listening position Check the speaker settings on the OSD Select OK and press Enter Playing a DVD with Surround SoundReturn to normal use Connecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsVideo Component video Connecting Video Components Connecting a DVD player Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components Connecting Analog Audio Components  Audio cords Components equipped with 7.1 channel analog output jacks Connecting Digital Audio Components Digital Input Default Settings  Coaxial cords/Optical cables Using outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Power Connections AC Power Connections AC Outlets European model onlySpeaker placement Placing Your Speakers What is i.LINK? Connecting i.LINK-equipped Components Creating an i.LINK Network Front Panel Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 13 10 i.LINK indicatorEON Mode button see pages Master Volume dial Remote Control Signal SEL button see System Setup buttonCommand button for other components see Listening mode buttons see Volume +/- buttons Remote Setup buttonTOP MENU/GUIDE button Return button Display Back Panel AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W max Component Video Monitor OUT ter- minalsSpeakers terminals see USB Audio terminal SettingDisplays & ControlsUp for Sound Auto SettingSurrback System Normal Enter button Surround Back SystemExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Normal Setup Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker Distance Speaker Setting Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is Small If it isn’t use the  buttons to select It. Press the Enter buttonWith the  buttons choose Speakers that you want to set. Press Auto automatic test tone mode Manual manual test tone modeChannel Level If you want to change a setting before proceeding Speaker Distance Choose a Listening Mode one of two ways IndicatorStereo and Multichannel Playback Di plays & Controls Selecting the Input Signal Listening Modes Stereo modes Movie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Music modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote control Listening with Acoustic CAL EQDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ button Listening in Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModePress the Midnight button on the remote control Adjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound Delay Listening in Audio Scaler mode Multi Channel In Playback Surround Back Channel Mode Press the SB CH Mode button on the remote controlVirtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel Modes Using Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPhones jack Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video Select Automatic and Manual Tuning Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model only Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency To Change Channel Steps Tune in the station you want Memorizing Frequently Used StationsChoice Press Enter when you have got Naming Memorized StationsEnter the station name you want Characters you want to enter Recalling Memorized Stations Select a class numberChannel you want To step through each channel in order Using the RDS display An introduction to RDS European model only Searching for RDS programs European model only Tune into an FM stationUse the Band button to select the FM band Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button Using EON European model only Mode you wantPress the Band button to select FM band Press and hold EON Mode front panel for about two seconds Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsPress the Remote Setup button for three seconds Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode Use the  buttons to select Learning and press Enter When youre done use the  buttons to select Exit 10Use  to select Exit and press Using Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operations Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV operations RETURN/EXIT Setting up the Direct Function Use the  buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Recording from Audio/Video Components Speakers B Setup Select Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup seeStereo playback in another room Second Zone Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMP Speakers Button Front panel to switch speakers onOff or cycle through the different Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Press the Remote Setup button for more than three seconds To setup a command select Change and press EnterMulti Operations Use the  buttons to select Multi OPE and press Enter When done select Exit and press 10Select Exit and press Enter againPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation button System Off Press the Remote Setup for more than three seconds Editing Remote Control Display NamesUse the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Use the  buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Editing Button Names KEY LabelPress the buttons whose name you want to change Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Use the  buttons to select Clear and press Enter Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputPress the button you want to clear Resetting the Main Unit THX Cinema Setup Use the  buttons to select Exit and press ENTER, again Fine Tuning Your System Assigning the Component Video Inputs Assigning i.LINK Inputs If you want to change the ports for additional i.LINK Source you want. Press the EnterComponents Function Rename Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE Setup Expert Setup Crossover Network Adjust the level of the channel using the  buttons Fine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay Adjust the distance of each channelUsing the  buttons Subsequent channel. Press Enter 100 Acoustic Calibration EQ 101 Use the  buttons to select the fre 102This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterEQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter 104 Start or Setting CANCEL. PressBass Peak Level 105 Dynamic Range Control Dolby 106Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic DTS Neo6 107DTS 96/24 Link Related Messages 108 Troubleshooting Nection, if you change the settings forPower Power does not turn on 109 Setup Setup screen doesnt appear 110Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Thdct NG blinks 111 Other audio problems 112No sound output from one set of speakers Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Even when there is no sound When a search is performedNoise or hum can be heard Being input Up when using the Signal 114Input/display Display is dark Select button Maintenance of External Surfaces Remote control115 Other components cant be operated with the system remote Preset Code Brands 116Brand Tape Brand Specifications European model 117 Specifications multi-voltage model 118 119 TNMWF/03E00001 Printed