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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual 3-72, SACD Setup

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SACD Setup

Fine Tuning Your System

SACD Setup

The SACD setup allows you to enjoy 1-bit (Direct Stream Digital) high quality sound directly from an SACD component bypassing the DSP circuitry.

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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

SACD SETUP. Press the ENTER button.

4Select SACD DIRECT and press ENTER.

5Use the  buttons to select the ON or OFF. Press ENTER.

ON: Use to playback SACD sources without any digital processing.

OFF: Use to playback SACD sources with DSP processing.

6EXIT should be selected (if not, use the  buttons to select it). Press

ENTER.

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7Use the  buttons to select EXIT and press ENTER, again.

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

Memo:

•The default is OFF.

•When set to ON and playing an SACD over an i.LINK connection, the following settings are not applicable: SPEAKER SETTING (page 41)

SPEAKER DISTANCE (page 44)

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Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G manual 3-72, SACD Setup

Contents

Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment For European modelTable of Contents EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION SURROUND SETUP BASIC EXPERTMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System MCACC FeaturesB fore You Starti.LINK Digital Interface USB Audio Hook upBefore You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control PREPARATIONOperating range of remote control unit Switching video system between PAL and NTSCOpening the Front Panel 1 Put the receiver in the STANDBY modeEASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION EasyDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePartHome Theater The Basics 1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital ConnectionsSpeaker terminals EASY SETUP GUIDE2 Speaker Connections Memo3 Setting up the Main Unit 4Assigning the Digital Inputs1 Auto Surround Sound Setup Easy Setup Guide PartEASY SETUP GUIDE 11 Check the speaker settings on the OSD 8 109Some auto setup instructions will be listed, make sure to follow themselect OK and press ENTER 2 Playing a DVD with Surround SoundEASY SETUP GUIDE return to normal useS Video Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Component videoPREPARATION Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD player MemoConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelPREPARATION Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsMemo CD player Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords CD recorderComponents 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 Speaker terminals Connecting SpeakersPREPARATION MemoSpeaker impedance Placing Your Speakers Power Connections AC INPower Connections AC OUTLETS European model only SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAXConnecting i.LINK-equippedComponents What is i.LINK?Using.LINKi.LINKInterfaceInterface Creating an i.LINK Network Memo6STANDBY indicator Displays& Controlsand ControlsFront Panel Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY13 MASTER VOLUME dial 9MCACC indicator see pages 13 and10i.LINK indicator 15 SIGNAL SELECT button see pageTV  button Remote Control1 Remote Control Display Screen 2 SOURCE  button 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons8Command button for other components see page SIGNAL SEL button see page5SYSTEM SETUP button PREPARATION16 TOP MENU/GUIDE button 19 VOLUME +/–buttons24 REMOTE SETUP button 17 RETURN button2Digital format indicators Display1SIGNAL indicators 3LOUDNESS indicator2CONTROL IN/OUT terminals see page Back Panel1 AUDIO - i.LINK connectors 3Radio antenna terminals see pagemulti-voltage 10 TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS switchesPREPARATION European2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button Surround Back System SURROUND SETUPIf you want to change a setting before proceeding 1Use the  buttons to select NOR NORMAL SetupSPEAKER SETTING page MAL. Press the ENTER buttonCENTER default setting is SMALL SURROUND SETUPFRONT default setting is SMALL SURROUND default setting is SMALLIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select SURROUND SETUP 1 2 3Channel Level 1-56 Speaker DistanceStereo and Multichannel Playback SURROUND SETUP BASICBasic Operation indicator2 Press RECEIVER Selecting the Input SignalMemo BASIC Listening ModesMemo MOVIE modes SURROUND mode Basic Operation MUSIC modes SURROUND modeBASIC 2PL II MUSIC 2PRO LOGIC II MUSICAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode BASIC Listening with ACOUSTIC CAL EQDigital Noise Reduction DIGITAL NR Function Memo1 Press the MIDNIGHT button on the remote control Listening in MIDNIGHT ModeListening in LOUDNESS Mode 2 Press the LOUDNESS button on the remote controlListening with Sound Delay Adjusting Bass and TrebleBASIC Listening in Audio Scaler mode Multi Channel In PlaybackVirtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel ModesSurround Back Channel Mode BASICDual Mono setting and playback Using HeadphonesBASIC Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DIMMERVideo Select MemoFor Manual Tuning Automatic and Manual TuningFor Automatic Tuning 1 Press the TUNER buttonDirect Access Tuning Channel Step Setting multi-voltagemodel onlyBASIC 3-45 3-45 3Memorizing Frequently Used Stations BASIC Naming Memorized StationsMemo select a class number Recalling Memorized Stations1 Press the TUNER button channel you wantBASIC An introduction to RDS European model onlyUsing the RDS display MemoSearching for RDS programs European model only MemoFM band Using EON European model onlyPress the BAND button to select the Tune into an EON FM station2 Press ENTER ENTER Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds BASICENTER 7 Press ENTER. The preset code has been enteredRemote Control of Other Components 9Use  to select EXIT and press ENTER2Use the  buttons to select 1Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three secondsRemote Control of Other Components LEARNING and press ENTER10Use  to select EXIT and press ENTER Remote Control of Other ComponentsPress ENTER MemoButtons Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsBASIC FunctionComponents ButtonsFunction Buttons2 Use the  buttons to select Setting up the Direct Function1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds DIRCTFNC and press ENTER2Press the MULTI CONTROL or INPUT Recording from Audio/Video Components1Turn on the receiver on the remote to select a source com- ponentBi-ampingthe front speakers FRONT BI-AMP SPEAKERS B SetupStereo playback in another room SECOND ZONE Connect your speakers as shownthe SURRBACK SYSTEM setup see front panel to switch speakers onUsing Other Functions SPEAKERS ButtonSetting up and Using the USB Audio Connection EXPERTPowered subwoofer Connecting Additional AmplifiersThe arrows indicate the direction of the signal Front channelReceiver Remote ControlEXPERT PIONEER component with a CONTROL terminalMulti Operations 9 When done select EXIT and press ENTER EXPERTSystem Off Editing Remote Control Display Names EXPERTEditing Button Names KEY LABEL 3 Use the  buttons to select HIGH Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds LOW, or EXIT and press ENTERClearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input While holding down the TONE button Resetting the Main UnitWhen you see RESET? appear in the press the STANDBY/ON button forTHX CINEMA Setup 3-62Assigning the Digital Inputs 3-823 4 5 EXPERTAssigning the Component Video Inputs 3-82Assigning i.LINK Inputs 4-93EXPERT source you want. Press the ENTER Fine Tuning Your System7 Use the  buttons to select the buttonFunction Rename 3-92EXPERT SACD Setup 3-723-62 PHONO/LINE SetupEXPERT 3-52 EXPERT Setup3 4 5 ENTER Expert System SettingsCrossover Network EXPERTFine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay EXPERT1 2 3 Acoustic Calibration EQ2Use the  buttons to select DATA 1 2 3 4EXPERT quency you want to adjust. Press ENTER ADJUST or FRONT ALIGN and press ENTERExpert System Settings 1 2 37 9 1 2 3 4 ENTER2 Use the  buttons to select SETTING START or SETTING CANCEL. PressExpert System Settings Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control EXPERTDolby Pro Logic DolbyDolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS Neo:6 DTS-ESDTS 96/24 BUS FULL i.LINK Related MessagesNO SIGNAL CANNOT LINKi.LINK indicator flashes, but no sound is output TroubleshootingSymptom • The program format indicators remain litThe setup screen doesnt appear SymptomSetup CauseEXPERT SymptomNo sound is output when a CauseCause SymptomOther audio problems RemedyWhen a search is performed Symptomeven when there is no sound EXPERTCause Symptomup when using the SIGNAL RemedyRemote control SymptomMaintenance of External Surfaces EXPERTLD Brand Preset Code BrandsDVD Brand CD-R BrandAudio Section Specifications European modelEXPERT Video Section S jackAudio Section Specifications multi-voltagemodelVideo Section Composite FM Tuner SectionEXPERT Printed in <TNMWF/03E00001>ARB7286-A