IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of t
Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking the supp
08 Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features • Easy setup using Advanced Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) S
Before you start 01 • Power cord x 1 (Multi-voltage NTSC model x 2) Using the remote control Loading the batteries Load the bat
01 Before you start Remote control battery indicator When the batteries get too weak to operate the remote control properly an
5 minute guide 02 Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You are probably used to using stereo equipment to lis
02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front,
5 minute guide 02 Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) red, and negative (–) black terminal. For pr
02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound The Auto Surround Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of
5 minute guide 02 6 Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’. SurrBack System [ [ [ [ [ Normal System Second Z
02 5 minute guide • If you are using THX Certified speakers, confirm that all speakers are set to SMALL in Speaker Setting on p
Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with almost limitless possibilities
03 Connecting your equipment 8 Digital audio optical inputs Two optical digital audio inputs for connecting digital audio sourc
Connecting your equipment 03 • When recording video sources however, you won’t be able to record sources connected to the compo
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV This page shows you how to connect your TV to the receiver. To be able to play
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a DVD player CENTER S400 S400 SELECTABLE VSX-AX5Ai OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog outputs CENTER S400 S400 SELECTABLE VSX-AX5Ai R FRONT L SUB W.
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terr
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suit
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting other video sources You can basically use any of the audio/video inputs on this receive
03 Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compa
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you t
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features four stereo audio-only inputs. Two of these
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs The front panel inputs include a composite video
03 Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilitie
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) red, and
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If yo
Connecting your equipment 03 To improve AM reception, connect a 5–6m length of vinylcoated wire to the AM LOOP terminals withou
04 Controls and displays Chapter 4 Controls and displays Front panel Note that the illustration below shows the European model.
Controls and displays 04 1 MULTI JOG dial Depending on the operation, you can use this to select an input source or listening m
04 Controls and displays 23 TONE CONTROL (page 46) TONE Press to switch the tone controls on or off (bypass). BASS/TREBLE Use t
Controls and displays 04 Display Note that the illustration below shows the European model display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
04 Controls and displays Remote control 1 SETUP 4 Number buttons The operation of these buttons depends on whether the remote c
Controls and displays 04 6 / / / /ENTER buttons Use to navigate menus and select options/execute commands. 7 AUDIO Use to switc
05 Listening to your system Chapter 5 Listening to your system Auto playback • Default setting: On There are many ways to liste
Listening to your system 05 The MOVIE listening modes These modes are specifically designed for watching movies. The basic mode
05 Listening to your system The MUSIC listening modes These modes are specifically designed for listening to music. The basic m
Listening to your system 05 Neo:6 Music settings • Default setting: 2 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode,
05 Listening to your system Using the multichannel analog inputs If you’ve connected to the multichannel inputs on the rear pan
Listening to your system 05 Selecting the input signal type Most of the audio inputs have both analog and digital jacks. You ca
05 Listening to your system Using the surround back channel • Default setting: SB CH ON You can have the receiver automatically
Listening to your system 05 Listening with virtual surround back speakers • Default setting: VIRTL SB OFF If you don’t have rea
05 Listening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness listening • Default setting: Off The Midnight listening feature makes q
Listening to your system 05 Note • You can’t use the tone control with THX CINEMA, MULTI CH IN or SACD DIRECT. • You can’t use
06 Using the tuner Chapter 6 Using the tuner Finding a station The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio b
Using the tuner 06 MPX mode If there is interference or noise during a stereo FM radio broadcast (the STEREO indicator is lit),
06 Using the tuner Listening to memorized station presets You can do this from both the remote control and the front panel. 1 P
Using the tuner 06 An introduction to RDS European model only Radio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is a system used
06 Using the tuner Searching for RDS programs One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular
Using the tuner 06 Clearing all stations from the RDS and EON searches The receiver will automatically register an identifying
07 The Surround Setup menu Chapter 7 The Surround Setup menu Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu This receive
The Surround Setup menu 07 • SurrBack System – Specify how you are using your surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker
07 The Surround Setup menu Use / (cursor up/down) to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers: • Front –
The Surround Setup menu 07 3 Adjust the level of each channel using the / (cursor up/down) buttons. If you selected Manual, use
08 Controlling other equipment Chapter 8 Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other components The supplie
Controlling other equipment 08 8 Repeat steps 3 – 7 for any other components you want to control. 9 When you’re finished, use /
08 Controlling other equipment Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or t
Controlling other equipment 08 Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering th
08 Controlling other equipment Button(s) Function Changes the audio track of discs with more than one audio track. Components D
Controlling other equipment 08 Direct function • Default setting: On (all components) You can use the direct function feature t
08 Controlling other equipment 4 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a command in the sequence then press ENTER. If this is the fi
Controlling other equipment 08 Using System off Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Many Pioneer compone
09 Using other functions Chapter 9 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video
Using other functions 09 Watching video and audio sources independently You can listen to a sound source and select a different
09 Using other functions 2 Press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display. Tip • Switching the dim
Using other functions 09 4 Press the button you want to rename. 5 Edit the button as necessary. Use / (cursor up/down) to selec
09 Using other functions Resetting the system Use this feature to reset the system to its factory default settings. 1 Switch th
Other connections 10 Chapter 10 Other connections Caution • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and
10 Other connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency dr
Other connections 10 Multi-room listening This receiver can power two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made
10 Other connections Using the multi-room controls You can use the front panel controls to adjust the sub room volume and selec
Other connections 10 Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, you can
10 Other connections Using the i.LINK interface If you have a component with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to this re
Other connections 10 About i.LINK i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed interface for digital audio, video and
10 Other connections Using the USB interface It is possible to listen to two channels of audio from your computer by connecting
Other connections 10 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output If you use the Professional Acoustic Calibration (see page 91) t
11 Advanced setup Chapter 11 Advanced setup The System Setup menu The System Setup menu is where you can make customized settin
Advanced setup 11 THX CINEMA Setup • Default setting: PLII / PLIIx MOVIE If you want, you can choose which decoding method the
11 Advanced setup 3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input Select between DVD/LD, TV/SA
Advanced setup 11 Function Rename You can customize the names that appears on the display when you select an input source (for
11 Advanced setup SACD Setup • Default setting: OFF This feature allows you to enjoy the high-quality 1-bit Direct Stream Digit
Advanced setup 11 Multi-Room and IR receiver setup • Default setting: VARIABLE / Setting 1 If you’ve made multi-room connection
11 Advanced setup The Expert setup menu The settings in the Expert setup menu are more advanced features of this receiver that
Advanced setup 11 Crossover Network • Default setting: 80Hz This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back fr
11 Advanced setup Fine Channel Delay For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bi
Advanced setup 11 !! Complete !! is displayed on-screen after the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set. If you want to chec
11 Advanced setup Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see
Advanced setup 11 Professional Acoustic Calibration This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by calibrat
11 Advanced setup Note that changing the room (for example, moving furniture or paintings) will affect the calibration results.
Advanced setup 11 • If No Data is displayed, you will need to make a reverb measurement using the Auto Pro or Reverb Measuremen
11 Advanced setup • If the YES or PLUS setting on the subwoofer is selected (in Speaker Setting on page 55), the test tone will
Additional information 12 Chapter 12 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble
12 Additional information No sound Symptom No sound is output when an input source is selected. Cause • Improper connections. R
Additional information 12 Symptom No sound from one speaker. Cause • The speaker setting has been set to NO. • The speaker leve
12 Additional information Symptom When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack. Can't record audio. Ca
Additional information 12 Symptom Cause Remedy • If your video connections use mixed cable types (for example RCA standard vide
12 Additional information Symptom When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources, the receiver’s format indicators do not light. Cau
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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-A
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IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightn
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Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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08 Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with ot
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01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features • Easy
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Before you start 01 • Power cord x 1 (Multi-voltage NTSC model
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01 Before you start Remote control battery indicator When the b
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5 minute guide 02 Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to hom
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02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. To take full advanta
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5 minute guide 02 Each speaker connection on the receiver compr
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02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound T
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02 5 minute guide • If you are using THX Certified speakers, co
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Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3 Connecting your equipmen
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03 Connecting your equipment 8 Digital audio optical inputs Two
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Connecting your equipment 03 • When recording video sources how
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03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV This page shows
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Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a DVD player CENTER S40
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03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog
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Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable recei
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03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder T
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Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting other video sources You
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03 Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks Co
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Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting digital audio sources T
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03 Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Th
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Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a component to the fron
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03 Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system To
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Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting the speakers Each speak
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03 Connecting your equipment Connecting antennas The supplied a
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Connecting your equipment 03 To improve AM reception, connect a
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04 Controls and displays Chapter 4 Controls and displays Front
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Controls and displays 04 1 MULTI JOG dial Depending on the oper
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04 Controls and displays 23 TONE CONTROL (page 46) TONE Press t
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Controls and displays 04 Display Note that the illustration bel
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04 Controls and displays Remote control 1 SETUP 4 Number button
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Controls and displays 04 6 / / / /ENTER buttons Use to navigate
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05 Listening to your system Chapter 5 Listening to your system
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Listening to your system 05 The MOVIE listening modes These mod
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05 Listening to your system The MUSIC listening modes These mod
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05 Listening to your system Using the multichannel analog input
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05 Listening to your system Using the surround back channel • D
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05 Listening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness listeni
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06 Using the tuner Chapter 6 Using the tuner Finding a station
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Using the tuner 06 MPX mode If there is interference or noise d
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06 Using the tuner Listening to memorized station presets You c
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Using the tuner 06 An introduction to RDS European model only R
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06 Using the tuner Searching for RDS programs One of the most u
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Using the tuner 06 Clearing all stations from the RDS and EON s
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07 The Surround Setup menu Chapter 7 The Surround Setup menu Ma
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The Surround Setup menu 07 • SurrBack System – Specify how you
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07 The Surround Setup menu Use / (cursor up/down) to select the
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The Surround Setup menu 07 3 Adjust the level of each channel u
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08 Controlling other equipment Chapter 8 Controlling other equi
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Controlling other equipment 08 8 Repeat steps 3 – 7 for any oth
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08 Controlling other equipment Controls for TVs This remote con
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Controlling other equipment 08 Controls for other components Th
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08 Controlling other equipment Button(s) Function Changes the a
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08 Controlling other equipment 4 Use / (cursor up/down) to sele
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Controlling other equipment 08 Using System off Operating other
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09 Using other functions Chapter 9 Using other functions Making
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Using other functions 09 Watching video and audio sources indep
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09 Using other functions 2 Press DIMMER repeatedly to change th
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09 Using other functions Resetting the system Use this feature
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10 Other connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-amping is
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Other connections 10 Multi-room listening This receiver can pow
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10 Other connections Using the multi-room controls You can use
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10 Other connections Using the i.LINK interface If you have a c
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10 Other connections Using the USB interface It is possible to
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11 Advanced setup Chapter 11 Advanced setup The System Setup me
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11 Advanced setup 3 Select the component that corresponds with
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11 Advanced setup SACD Setup • Default setting: OFF This featur
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11 Advanced setup Fine Channel Delay For proper sound depth and
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Advanced setup 11 !! Complete !! is displayed on-screen after t
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11 Advanced setup Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings
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Advanced setup 11 Professional Acoustic Calibration This setup
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