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Pioneer VSA-AX10 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSA-AX10 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Installing The Amplifier

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 3: Features

    Next Generation THX Standards and New Digital Formats The VSA-AX10 is the first amplifier in the world to be THX Ultra2 certified. Among the new THX technologies is ASA (Advanced Speaker Array), which can process any 5.1 channel source for 7.1 channel playback (THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX MusicMode), or 6.1 channel playback (THX Surround EX).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Bi-wiring your speakers ... 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 ...
  • Page 5 Bi-wiring your speakers ... 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 ...

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories. Remote Control Unit “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 4 Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. The remote control uses a lot of power due to the LCD display so please use alkaline batteries.

  • Page 7: The Touch Pen & Lock

    Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSA-AX10 is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown below.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Remote Control

    Before You Start Setting Up the Remote Control Try and get used to the touch-sensitive nature of the buttons on the remote control as well as the way in which different screens control different operations. You can move between the different screens with the function buttons on the left and right and/or certain buttons within each screen.

  • Page 9: Remote Control Backlight

    LCD Commander BACK TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT DVD/LD VCR1 LCD CONTRAST /DVR VCR2 LCD TIMER : VCR3 BEEP Remote Control Backlight REMOTE SETUP LIGHT CD-R/ DVD/LD TAPE1 VCR1 TUNER /DVR VIDEO VCR2 VCR3 CONTROL MASTER VOLUME MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION MUTING STANDBY/ON ENTER –...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide Part1

    2) The 'source' material you are using. This is the actual product (like a DVD) or broadcast (like cable TV) you are listening to/watching. We call this the source. 3) The last factor is the listening mode you choose on the VSA-AX10 Amplifier. These are explained below and in subsequent chapters but most likely the STANDARD (default) setting will be fine.

  • Page 11: Hooking Up Your Dvd Player & Tv

    Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 1 1 1 1 1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV In order to use Dolby Digital , MPEG connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection, you don’t need to do both. The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some DVD players only have one type of digital terminal you need to figure out which yours has and hook it up to the appropriate terminal on the order to do this you will need the proper cable.

  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    Quick Start Guide Part1 2 2 2 2 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer, but you can use this speakers.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Main Unit

    Quick Start Guide Part1 7 Speaker terminals 2 Loosen speaker terminal 1 Twist exposed wire strands together tightly. 10mm 3 3 3 3 3 Setting up the Main Unit 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the back of the main unit and plug the other end into a wall outlet (don't use any other power cord than the one that came with this amplifier).

  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide Part2

    Quick Start Guide Part2 1.1. Digital-In Select Digital-1 [ DVD/LD ] Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 [ VCR1 ] Digital-6 [ VCR2 ] Digital-7 [ CD-R ] RF IN [ DVD/LD ] [Return] 1.1. Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 [ VCR1 ] Digital-6 [ VCR2 ]...

  • Page 15: On The Remote Control

    Amplifier MAIN BASS/ TONE ATREBLE DVD/LD EFFECT/ VCR1 CH SEL. DISPLAY VIDEO /DVR DIMMER SELECT VCR2 SPEAKER INPUT STATUS LOUDNESS ATT. VCR3 SYSTEM TAPE 2 SIGNAL SETUP MONITOR SELECT System Setup Auto Surround Setup [1. Input Assign] [2. Surround Setup] [3.
  • Page 16 Quick Start Guide Part2 Check!! Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surround [ YES ] SurrBack [ YES Subwoofer [ YES ] [OK,Go Next] [Retry] [ERR Fix SP.] [Return to Menu] Auto Surround Setup Now Analyzing Surround Analysis Speaker Systems Channel Delay Channel Level...

  • Page 17: Playing A Dvd With Surround Sound

    2 2 2 2 2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound 1 Make sure the amplifier, your TV, and your DVD player are switched ON. 2 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control. You should see "DVD/LD" in the display on the 3 Press the LISTENING CH SELECT button on the remote control repeatedly until you see "7.1"...

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Equipment

    Video Converter This unique feature of the VSA-AX10 allows you to hook up your VCR/DVD or any other video player, and/ or your TV tuner with one type of cord to the amplifier while using a different type of cord to hook up the TV to the amplifier.

  • Page 19: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown on the following page. Regarding a DVD there are two types of connections to make, video and audio. Hook up your video signal with either component video, S video or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order).

  • Page 20: Connecting Vcrs Or Dvrs

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connect the video signal with either S video or composite video cords (see p.18). Use analog audio cords for the audio signal. For components you want to record into be sure to hook up both the inputs and outputs and use composite or S video cords for the source players.

  • Page 21: Connecting Satellite Tv (Sat) Components

    Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components Hook up the video signal with either component video, S video, or composite video cords (see p.18). For the audio signal, in order to use digital soundtracks broadcast you must hook up a digital input. Use either a coaxial or optical cable, it doesn't matter which (see p.24-25).

  • Page 22: Connecting Analog Audio Components

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Analog Audio Components Connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs).

  • Page 23: Cassette Deck Placement

    Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, during playback of your cassette deck noise may occur which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the amplifier. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the amplifier. Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-A or Super Audio CD compatible player) If you have a DVD-A or Super Audio CD compatible player, or are using an external Dolby Digital/DTS...

  • Page 24: Connecting Digital Audio Components

    Connecting Digital Audio Components Connect your digital components as shown below. The VSA-AX10 has three coaxial, four optical and one 2 RF inputs for a total of eight digital inputs. In order to use digital soundtracks like Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS (among others) you need to make digital audio connections.

  • Page 25: Digital Input Default Settings

    7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this amplifier. Be sure to insert completely and in the case of the optical cable, right-side up.

  • Page 26: Connecting Speakers

    Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The VSA-AX10 will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but it is desirable to have at least three speakers (two "front" speakers and a "center" speaker).

  • Page 27: Placing Your Speakers

    7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 10mm Placing Your Speakers Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips given here are just a rough guide, for more information see page 95. Also, it is very important for speaker placement to read the instructions that come with your speakers so please be sure to do so.

  • Page 28: Ac Power Cord

    Connecting Your Equipment AC Power Cord Plug in the power cord first to the receiver and then to the wall outlet after you have finished hooking up the rest of your equipment. CAUTION! • Do not use any other power cord than the one supplied with this unit. The amplifier should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in •...

  • Page 29: Displays & Controls

    Press to mute or restore the volume. = SYSTEM OFF button (see p.75) This button turns off components in two ways. First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings will be turned off.

  • Page 30: Basic Amplifier Lcd Screens

    Displays & Controls Basic Amplifier LCD Screens Amplifier MAIN Screen 1 Amplifier MAIN button Press this button to select the MAIN amplifier screen (above) when the remote control is on the SUB amplifier screen. 2 MIDNIGHT button (See p.54) Switches the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off (for all modes except THX).

  • Page 31: Amplifier Sub Screen

    Amplifier SUB Screen TONE DISPLAY DIMMER STATUS SYSTEM SETUP 1 Amplifier SUB button Press this button to select the SUB amplifier screen (above) when the remote control is on the main amplifier screen. 2 DISPLAY DIMMER button (See p.59) Use to adjust the brightness of the amplifier's display.

  • Page 32: Back Panel

    Displays & Controls Back Panel All the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here. 6: U-shaped connectors Don't remove the U- shaped connectors unless you plan to connect an external power amp to this amplifier. 1 DIGITAL OUT terminals (See p.24) Use these terminals to output the signal from a DVD, CD player or any other kind of digital player.
  • Page 33 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO RS-232C 9 CONTROL IN/OUT terminal You can use this jack to hook up other PIONEER Î Î mark, so that you Î equipment, that bears the Î Î can control them all pointing the remote control(s) at one remote sensor.

  • Page 34: Front Panel

    Use to switch the amplifier into MIDNIGHT mode. 12 LOUDNESS button (See p.54) Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (for all modes except THX). AUDIO VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER LISTENING MODE SELECTOR PUSH ENTER AUDIO CD-R/ MULTI CH TAPE1/MD TUNER PHONO INPUT MASTER VOLUME VSA-AX10...
  • Page 35 13 TONE control buttons TONE button This button switches between TONE ON and TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry. BASS/TREBLE button (See p.55) Use to select whether the bass or treble will be adjusted. (–/+) buttons (See p.55) Use to adjust the frequencies. 14 DIGITAL NR button (see p.53) Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (cannot be used in THX).

  • Page 36: Display

    Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. SIGNAL AUTO OVER ATT DIGITAL ANALOG TAPE 2 RF ATT 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the input signal you selected. ANALOG: Lights when an analog signal is selected.

  • Page 37: Setting Up For Surround Sound

    Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following setup operations. Some of these may be the same (and take precedence over) the settings you made in the Quick Start Guide. If you think the ones you made at that time were adequate move on to the next setting here.

  • Page 38: Speaker Systems

    Setting Up for Surround Sound SPEAKER SYSTEMS The following steps show you how to select the correct setup for the type and number of speakers you connected. Most importantly, you need to decide how to route the sound for all the speakers you connected. To do this select the size of the front, center, surround and surround back speakers (if you hooked them up).
  • Page 39 STANDBY/O ENTER 5˜∞ buttons 2.Surround Setup [ Check ] 1.Speaker Systems [ 2.Channel Delay ] [ 3.Channel Level ] [ 4.Acoustic Cal EQ ] [Return] 2.1. Speaker Systems [Manual Free] [Manual THX] (all small) [Auto] [Return] 2.1. Speaker Systems Manual Free Speaker System Select Normal Surround ( Next)
  • Page 40 Setting Up for Surround Sound 2.1. Speaker Systems Manual Free ” Normal Surround ” Crossover 80Hz Normal Surround (THX Speaker = 80Hz) Speaker B : Secound Zone [Return] 2.1. Speaker Systems Manual Free ” Normal Surround ” Crossover [ 80Hz ] Normal Surround (THX Speaker = 80Hz) Speaker B : Secound Zone...

  • Page 41: Channel Delay

    CHANNEL DELAY Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve proper sound depth, separation as well as an effective surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker.

  • Page 42: Channel Level (Channel Balance)

    Setting Up for Surround Sound CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance) The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-4 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“...

  • Page 43: Acoustic Calibration Eq

    2.3. Channel Level [Manual] [Semi Auto] [Auto] Normal Surround [Return] Your Speaker Systems ” Normal Surround ” 2.3. Channel Level Semi Auto Front 1. 5dB Center 1. 5dB Front 2. 0dB Surround 3. 5dB SurrBack 1. 5dB SurrBack 3. 0dB Surround 2.
  • Page 44 Setting Up for Surround Sound 2.4. Acoustic Cal EQ Manual [ALL CH ADJ] [FRONT ALIGN] Auto [ALL ADJ & FRONT ALIGN] [Return] Your Speaker Systems ” Normal Surround ” 2.4. Acoustic Cal EQ Manual Please Wait Caution!! Test tone is output loudly.

  • Page 45: Check The Auto Settings

    Check the Auto Settings If you want to check what settings have been input for your surround sound parameters you can do it following the steps below. Amplifier MAIN BASS/ TONE ATREBLE DVD/LD EFFECT/ VCR1 CH SEL. DISPLAY VIDEO /DVR DIMMER SELECT VCR2...

  • Page 46: Basic Operation

    Stereo and Multichannel Playback The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS sound sources with the VSA-AX10. Before doing so be sure to complete the setup procedures described in the Quick Start Guide (starting on page 14) or Setting Up for Surround Sound (starting on page 37).

  • Page 47: Switching The Channels Used For Playback (Listening Ch Select)

    CONTROL Amplifier MAIN REMOTE SETUP LIGHT LISTENING MODE FUNCTION (DVD-A SURROUND /SACD) CD-R/ DVD/LD TAPE1 STEREO MULTI CH STANDARD /DIRECT VCR1 TUNER /DVR ADVANCED ADVANCED LISTENING VCR2 VIDEO CINEMA CONCERT CH SEL. VCR3 ACOUSTIC DIGITAL MIDNIGHT CAL. CONTROL FUNCTION MASTER VOLUME MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION...

  • Page 48: Switching Analog/Digital Signal Input

    Basic Operation Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This button selects the type of input signal, ANALOG, DIGITAL or 2 RF, sent to the amplifier. You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on DIGITAL to hear DOLBY DIGITAL, MPEG or DTS surround sound material but it would have to be on analog to record from the ANALOG out jacks on the amplifier.

  • Page 49: Listening Modes

    Listening Modes The five listening mode types on the amplifier are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the AMPLIFIER MAIN screen on the remote control. To select listening modes see page 46. The kind of playback you can get in the listening modes depends on what kind of source (DVD, etc.) you are using.

  • Page 50: Home Thx Modes

    Basic Operation For 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 Channel Sources: SX (Studio extension) You can only use this mode if you have setup this amplifier for use with surround back speaker(s) (see pages 12, 26 & 38-40 ) and select 7.1 in LISTENING CH SELECT (see p.47). This mode adds surround back channel(s) to 5.1 channel sources to give 7.1 channel surround sound.

  • Page 51: Advanced Cinema Modes

    For 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 channel sources: THX ULTRA2 CINEMA You can only choose this mode if you have set up this amplifier for use with two surround back speakers (see pages 12, 26 & 38-40 ) and select 7.1 in LISTENING CH SELECT (see p.47). When played using THX SURROUND EX, the surround sound field may actually sound narrower on some earlier Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 channel sources than with THX CINEMA processing.

  • Page 52: Advanced Concert Modes

    Basic Operation ADVANCED CONCERT modes The ADVANCED CONCERT (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multichannel sources. It optimizes its effects in accordance with your speaker configuration, source and LISTENING CH SELECT choices. CLASSICAL Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall.

  • Page 53: Listening With Acoustic Calibration Eq

    Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can listen to the soundtrack with the Acoustic Calibration EQ you set in AUTO SURROUND SETUP or on page 43. To do so follow the instructions below. For information about each Acoustic Calibration EQ mode, see page 43-44.

  • Page 54: Listening In Midnight Mode

    Basic Operation Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode This useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with any surround sound source and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible even while playing a soundtrack at low volumes.

  • Page 55: Adjusting Bass And Treble (Tone Control)

    Adjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL) You can adjust the low (bass) and high (treble) frequencies. The TONE button can also be used to bypass the tone circuitry. Amplifier MAIN BASS/ TONE TREBLE EFFECT/ CH SEL. DISPLAY VIDEO DIMMER SELECT SPEAKER INPUT STATUS...

  • Page 56: Dvd Audio/Multi Channel In Playback

    Basic Operation DVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback There are two types of MULTI CH IN modes: DIRECT and ADJUST. In the latter you can add sound features and in the former these are fixed. To select these two settings (as well as OFF) follow the procedure below. MAIN Amplifier MAIN...

  • Page 57: Dual Mono Setting And Playback

    DUAL MONO Setting and playback The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital or homemade discs that have dual mono software encoded in them. Dual mono software usually is used to put two different mono recordings with one soundtrack on one DVD.

  • Page 58: Using The Headphones

    Basic Operation Using the Headphones The headphone feature is explained here. headphone jack Video Select This function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. The sound source is set in the normal fashion as is explained on p.46-47. You then alter the video input with the VIDEO SELECT button.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Use the DISPLAY DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display. Amplifier MAIN BASS/ TONE TREBLE EFFECT/ CH SEL. DISPLAY VIDEO DIMMER SELECT SPEAKER STATUS LOUDNESS SYSTEM TAPE 2 SETUP MONITOR Status Display The Status display lets you see what the status is for most of the settings in this section.

  • Page 60: Remote Control Of Other Components

    Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the amplifier, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV, DVD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so. In this way, instead of fumbling with many different controls and buttons, you only need to use one remote control.
  • Page 61 This method should help you customize the remote control for your system and let you control all of your components with the remote control for the VSA-AX10. 8 Repeat the process from step 2 for all of your components.

  • Page 62: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls (Learning Mode)

    After the process is complete and the command has been learned, OK will appear at the top of the remote control LCD display. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to teach the remote control of the VSA-AX10 all the commands from the other remote control.

  • Page 63: Locking The Settings

    DVD:OK BACK DVD/LD VCR1 SEARCH /DVR MODE VCR2 MENU VCR3 MENU TURN Learning BACK DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR SELECT FUNCTION VCR2 VCR3 Locking the Settings This feature allows you to lock the REMOTE SETUP settings so that they cannot be changed without unlocking them first.

  • Page 64: Using The Remote Control With Other Components

    Remote Control of Other Components Using the Remote Control with Other Components DVD and TV operations • The following operations are available from the amplifier's remote control after you program memo your DVD or TV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...

  • Page 65: Setting Up The Direct Function

    VCR 2 mode you'll get no picture on your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the VSA-AX10. To get around this problem you set the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to OFF. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can control the external video deck with the remote but the amplifier does not go into VCR 2 mode.

  • Page 66: Using Other Functions

    Using Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video Components The following explanations show you how make a recording from one component to another connected to this amplifier. Note that an analog recorder (such as a VCR) cannot record from a source that is connected using only a digital connection.

  • Page 67: Speaker System B Setup

    Speaker System B Setup Stereo playback in another room Connect a pair of speakers to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (kitchen, bedroom, etc.). Select NORMAL SURROUND and choose the speaker system setup that you want. See the next page for more details on these speaker system settings.

  • Page 68: Switching A/B Speaker System

    Using Other Functions Switching A/B Speaker System This unit has three types of speaker systems A, B, A&B. This switch allows you to select the speaker system you will use. Amplifier MAIN BASS/ TONE TREBLE EFFECT/ CH SEL. DISPLAY VIDEO DIMMER SELECT SPEAKER...

  • Page 69: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Connecting Additional Amplifiers This amplifier has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. If you use additional amps for the front channels take out the U-shaped connectors (see p.32).

  • Page 70: Pre Out Power Setup

    Using Other Functions Pre Out Power Setup It is possible to use a separate stereo pre-amp in conjunction with this amplifier. You might want to do this if you need to connect more sources than this amplifier can accommodate, or if you prefer to use a specific pre-amp for sound quality reasons.

  • Page 71: The Pioneer Sr System: Operating Other Pioneer Components

    The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the amplifier's remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of the amplifier. The amplifier then sends the remote control signals to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal.

  • Page 72: Multi Operations

    The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different operations for each function button. You don't need to program the power of this amplifier (or any Pioneer component) to go on, it will do so automatically when multi operations are recalled.

  • Page 73: Performing Multi Operations

    DVD:Multi Operation BACK DVD/LD VCR1 SEARCH /DVR MODE VCR2 MENU VCR3 MENU TURN Multi Operation DVD/LD BACK SELECT NUMBER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR DVD/LD VCR2 CLEAR VCR3 SETUP CLEAR Multi Operation BACK DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR SELECT FUNCTION VCR2 VCR3 Performing multi operations Do the following to use the MULTI OPERATIONS.

  • Page 74: System Off

    For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD player and turn off the amplifier itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode.

  • Page 75: Using System Off

    The remote control must be on to be able to use this command but it can be in any mode. All the components programmed into the SYSTEM – OFF mode will stop and/or go off. The amplifier (and other Pioneer components) will go off as well. Using Other Functions...

  • Page 76: Editing Remote Control Screen Names (Item Memo)

    DVD or CD player. For example, you could add the name of the company that makes your component, then the top line of the screen for the respective component would read something like "DVD PIONEER" . Remote Setup...

  • Page 77: Editing Buttons Names (Key Label)

    Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL) Use the KEY LABEL capability to rename the buttons (keys) on the remote control screens for different functions (DVD, etc.). You would want to do this if you taught a specific button a new operation on the previous two pages.
  • Page 78 Using Other Functions ~For TEXT~ Key Label [DVD/LD] A B C D E K L M N O P Q R S V W X Y SPACE ~For GRAPHICs~ Key Label [DVD/LD] ¢ PAGE 1 ¡ — EDIT mode fi If you want to re-draw the image, choose a new image (for example ) BACK...

  • Page 79: Resetting The Main Unit

    Resetting the Main Unit The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the main unit. Resetting the Remote Control The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control. VCR2 CONTROL MASTER VOLUME MULTI SYSTEM STANDBY/ON...

  • Page 80: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Assigning the Digital Input If you did not hook up your digital equipment in accordance with the default settings for the digital inputs (see p.25) you need to complete the procedure below. You have to do this in order to tell the amplifier what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have hooked up.

  • Page 81: Assigning The Component Video Inputs

    Assigning the Component Video Inputs If you used component video cords (and only if you did so) to connect any equipment you must tell the amplifier which device is hooked up with this special kind of cable. If you did not use component video cord (which is a specialized cord that separates the video signal into two color spectrums and a light spectrum for transmission) then you don't need to worry about the procedure below.

  • Page 82: Expert Setup

    Advanced Setup Expert Setup These settings are more advanced. Some could add depth or listenability to your sound (like the Dynamic Range Control) and others are for your convenience (like the Function Rename). You can decide if you want to make these settings or not.

  • Page 83: Osd (On-Screen Display) Adjustment

    OSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENT Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems difficult to see all the instructions on the screen. This adjustment basically lets you move the screen displays up or down and left or right to get a better match between the displays for this amplifier and your TV.

  • Page 84: Bass Peak Level

    Advanced Setup BASS PEAK LEVEL The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra-low bass (or low frequency effect (LFE) channel). If continuing from the preceding page the BASS PEAK LEVEL should be selected.

  • Page 85: Dynamic Range Control

    DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering.

  • Page 86: Multi Ch In Select

    Advanced Setup MULTI CH IN SELECT Use this feature to adjust the type of output for audio signals which were input from multichannel inputs. You can set the output of the audio signal in regards to the surround speakers and the surround back speak- ers, which were input from 5.1 channel surround sound soundtrack.

  • Page 87: Function Rename

    FUNCTION RENAME Use the FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the display on the amplifier and your OSD for different functions (DVD, etc.). For example, you could rename VCR1/DVR as "DVR-7000". STANDBY/ON ENTER 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER buttons 3.Expert Setup [1. OSD Adjustment ] [2.

  • Page 88: Thx Audio Setup

    Advanced Setup THX Audio Setup THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup If you have a high-precision speaker that outputs very low frequencies, the sound may have too much boom because of the resonant frequencies in the room where your subwoofer is setup. If you have this problem use the THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup to adjust the low end sounds.

  • Page 89: Surround Back Speaker Position

    Surround Back Speaker Position This setting has been specifically designed to set the distance between your surround back speakers, If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting. The Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system was developed with the principles of THX Ultra2 technology in order to get optimum sound from your surround back speakers.

  • Page 90: Re-Equalization

    Advanced Setup Re-Equalization Re-Equalization is a built-in feature of THX technology (see p.93) and is thus always in use for HOME THX modes. If you want to apply this feature to other listening modes complete the steps below. Whether this setting will benefit you or not depends on the type of room you have and your individual listening tastes.

  • Page 91: Techno Tidbits & Problem-Solving

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a discrete digital surround format used for multichannel surround sound. It was developed after the Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround System. Dolby Digital is a high quality digital sound format that is used by many theatrical film releases.

  • Page 92: Dolby Pro Logic Ii

    Movie Mode or Music Mode do not give good results). One can select one of them depending on your soundtrack of choice. • For amplifiers and components other than the VSA-AX10 Dolby Pro Logic II may not have the above memo mentioned functions.

  • Page 93: Dts

    TS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format.
  • Page 94 ASA optimizes the surround sound experience using two new modes; THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX MusicMode. THX Ultra2™ Cinema mode: When presented with a multichannel digital signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) the VSA-AX10 automatically selects THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. This mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience.

  • Page 95: Speaker Placement Information

    Speaker Placement Information Placement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realistic surround sound. Certain pointers concerning speakers stands, direction, angle and distance of speakers will be useful in this regard. Firstly, it is best not to put your speakers directly on the floor. If you do this some of the sound vibra- tion (especially bass) will go directly into the flooring and be lost.
  • Page 96 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (LucasFilm authorized), follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Notice the surround speakers should output at an angle parallel to the listener. Also, notice the angle of the front speakers.

  • Page 97: Audio Block Diagram

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Audio Block Diagram...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. Symptom Power The power does not turn on.
  • Page 99 Symptom Cause No sound from surround or • Speaker settings are incorrect. center speakers. • The surround and/or center levels are turned down. • The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected. • The listening mode is STEREO. No sound output from the •...
  • Page 100 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom When playing an LD the SIGNAL SELECT is on 2 RF but there is still no sound. Other audio problems Subwoofer output is very low. During multi channel playback, there is no sound output from one speaker. During multi channel playback, the only sound output is from the front...
  • Page 101 Symptom Cause Video No image is output when an • Improper connections. input is selected. • The input source is not properly selected. • The component video setting is incorrect. After connecting the TV and • The video input selected on the TV selecting the proper video monitor is incorrect.
  • Page 102 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom During playback of a Surround EX or DTS ES source on the AUTO setting, the EX and ES indicators light, but the signal is not properly processed. During playback of a DVD audio source, the player shows a transfer rate of 96kHz, but the amplifier does not.

  • Page 103: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous Power Output (Stereo Mode) Front ... 170 W + 170 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 ) Continuous Power Output (Surround Mode) Front ... 170 W + 170 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 ) Center ...

  • Page 104: Pioneer Corporation

    PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. <TNGZF/01L00001> 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.

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