Pioneer VSA-AX10 User Manual
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Components ........................................ 60
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other
Components ............................................................... 60
Recalling Settings Stored in the
Remote Control ..................................................... 60
Programming Signals from Other Remote
Controls (LEARNING Mode) ................................ 62
Locking the Settings .................................................. 63
with Other Components ............................................ 64
DVD and TV operations ........................................ 64
Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION ........................... 65
Using Other Functions ........................ 66
Recording from Audio/Video Components ............ 66
Speaker System B Setup ........................................... 67
Stereo playback in another room ........................ 67
Switching A/B Speaker System ........................... 68
Connecting Additional Amplifiers ............................ 69
Pre Out Power Setup ................................................. 70
The PIONEER SR System: Operating other
PIONEER components ............................................... 71
Multi Operations ........................................................ 72
Performing multi operations ............................... 73
System off .................................................................. 74
Using System off .................................................. 75
Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL) ....................... 77
Advanced Setup .................................. 80
Assigning the Digital Input ....................................... 80
Assigning the Component Video Inputs .................. 81
Expert Setup ............................................................... 82
OSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENT ........... 83
BASS PEAK LEVEL ............................................... 84
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL .............................. 85
MULTI CH IN SELECT ........................................... 86
FUNCTION RENAME ............................................ 87
THX Audio Setup ....................................................... 88
THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup .............................. 88
Surround Back Speaker Position ......................... 89
Re-Equalization ..................................................... 90
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving .... 91
Dolby ........................................................................... 91
Dolby Digital ......................................................... 91
Dolby Pro Logic II ................................................. 92
Dolby Digital Surround EX .................................. 92
MPEG Audio ............................................................... 92
DTS ............................................................................. 93
DTS ........................................................................ 93
DTS 96/24 .............................................................. 93
THX ............................................................................. 93
Speaker Placement Information ............................... 95
Audio Block Diagram ................................................. 97
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 98
Specifications ........................................................... 103
Table of Contents
Features ................................................. 3
Before You Start .................................... 6
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................... 6
Preparing the Remote Control .................................... 6
The Touch Pen & Lock ............................................ 7
Remote Control Cushions ...................................... 7
Operating range of remote control unit ............... 7
Opening the Front Panel ............................................. 7
Setting Up the Remote Control .................................. 8
Remote Control Backlight ........................................... 9
Quick Start Guide Part 1 ..................... 10
Home Theater: The Basics ........................................ 10
3) The Listening Modes ........................................ 10
Conclusion ............................................................ 10
1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV ..................... 11
Digital Connections .............................................. 11
2 Speaker Connections ........................................... 12
3 Setting up the Main Unit ...................................... 13
4 Assigning the Digital Inputs ................................ 13
Quick Start Guide Part 2 ..................... 14
1 Auto Surround Sound Setup ............................... 14
2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound ................. 17
3 Personalizing Your Sound .................................... 17
Connecting Your Equipment .............. 18
Connecting your TV ................................................... 18
Video Converter .................................................... 18
Connecting Video Components ................................ 19
Connecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player ........... 19
Connecting VCRs or DVRs ................................... 20
Connecting a Video Component
to the Front Panel ................................................. 20
Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components ...... 21
Connecting Analog Audio Components .................. 22
Cassette deck placement ..................................... 23
Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs
(DVD-A or Super Audio CD compatible player) ... 23
Connecting Digital Audio Components ................... 24
Digital Input Default Settings .............................. 25
Connecting Speakers ................................................. 26
Placing Your Speakers ............................................... 27
Speaker placement ............................................... 27
AC Power Cord ........................................................... 28
AC Outlet [switched 100w max] ............................... 28
Displays & Controls ............................ 29
Remote Control .......................................................... 29
Basic Amplifier LCD Screens .................................... 30
Amplifier MAIN Screen ........................................ 30
Amplifier SUB Screen .......................................... 31
Back Panel .................................................................. 32
Front Panel ................................................................. 34
Display ........................................................................ 36
Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 37
SPEAKER SYSTEMS .................................................. 38
CHANNEL DELAY ...................................................... 41
CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance) ........................ 42
Acoustic Calibration EQ ............................................ 43
Check the Auto Settings ............................................ 45
Basic Operation ................................... 46
Stereo and Multichannel Playback ........................... 46
Switching the channels used for playback
(LISTENING CH SELECT) ..................................... 47
Listening Modes ........................................................ 49
HOME THX modes ............................................... 50
ADVANCED CINEMA modes ................................ 51
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ ................... 53
Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode ................................... 54
Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ................................. 54
Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control) ............... 55
DVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback .............. 56
DUAL MONO Setting and Playback ......................... 57
Using the Headphones .............................................. 58
Video Select ............................................................... 58