Pioneer ax10i manual

Energy-saving design This amplifier is designed to use less than 0. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit. Recharging the remote control When the battery indicator on the remote control display shows that the rechargeable battery is almost depleted, recharge the remote as shown below.

If it continues to remain blank, try lifting the remote control up from the recharger and reseating it on the recharger.

If after several tries, this does not work, see Replacing the lithium-ion batteries on page Setting up the remote control After you have calibrated the screen and set the display clock, use the other settings to customize your remote control.

Calibrating the remote control screen This will make sure the remote control responds correctly when you touch it. This adjustment will make sure your remote control is calibrated correctly. Setting the clock The remote control features a clock that shows both 12 and 24 hour formats. Each press selects between quiet, loud or off. The current setting is shown on the touch screen. Each press switches between the two settings.

You can adjust separate timeout settings for the LCD, and the remote backlight. You can adjust these from 20— seconds. Once the remote control is unlocked, the touch screen shows the Home menu. Restarting the remote control SETUP If the remote control display freezes during operation none of the buttons seem to work , you may need to restart the unit. Is it all right? Page 11 Before you start 2 Remove the battery cover.

Remove the battery cover. Replacing the lithium-ion batteries If you notice that the remote will no longer hold a charge, you may need to replace the lithium-ion battery cells. Do not pull the connector out by holding onto the attached wires. Hold the connector firmly with your fingers, or use a small screwdriver or other sharp tool to disconnect it.

Push the connector in until it is fully inserted. Make sure you keep the wire out of the way and line up the cell properly so that the battery cover can be closed easily. Use of any other battery cells may result in fire or explosion.

Contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on your warranty card to obtain new batteries. Replacement cells are not covered under warranty. Keep away from children. Depending on your needs, you could be up and running in no time after a few simple connections.

This section has been designed so that you can read through this short introduction, then jump to the specific connections that you need to make.

For a basic home theater setup, you may only need to look through the TV, DVD and speaker connections. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system. See Using the USB interface on page 80 for connection details. All the inputs are freely assignable to input functions for maximum flexibility. See Connecting analog audio sources on page 22 for connection details. See Connecting the multichannel analog outputs on page 16 for connection details.

LINK connectors allow you to connect this amplifier to other compatible i. See Using the i. LINK interface on page 78 for connection details. Page 13 Connecting your equipment 7 Turntable ground A grounding earth terminal for use with turntables that require it.

When using this amplifier as an integrated amplifier, leave the pre-amp outputs connected to the power amp inputs with the supplied U-shaped connectors. Removing these connectors allows you to use this unit as a pre-amplifier or power amplifier only, or to integrate another amplifier into your setup for more inputs. See Using the pre-outs on page 77 for connection details. See Connecting your TV on page 14 for connection details. See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 68 for connection details.

See Installing your speaker system on page 24 for connection details. This AC power outlet can be used to power another component in your setup up to W. Power to this outlet is switched off when the amplifier is in standby.

See Caution on page 75 for connection details. When making cable connections Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends the cables over the top of this unit. If the cables are laid on top of the unit, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers.

On top of these, you can assign digital audio and component video jacks to input functions as necessary. The component video output is for connection to a monitor or TV.

See Using the component video jacks on page 20 for connection details. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners. This page shows you how to connect your TV to the amplifier. Additionally, you may have a player with multichannel analog audio outputs and different kinds of video outputs to choose from. See Using the component video jacks on page 20 for more on this.

L SUB W. See also Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channels on page You can assign them when setting up the amplifier see also Assigning the digital inputs on page The example illustration below shows a component connected to the VCR2 inputs. Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite or S-video.

A further advantage if your source and TV are both compatible is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture.

See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video. Note that it is not possible to see overlay information when you have connected using component video cables. The only exception is component video input, which is only output from the component video output.

Therefore, if you want to connect any source using component video, you must also connect your TV using component video. If several video components are connected to the same input function, the converter gives priority to component, Svideo, then composite in that order. Many digital components also have analog connections for recording analog sources such as a turntable or tape deck.

See Connecting analog audio sources below for more on this. This amplifier features five stereo analog inputs for audio sourses such as a CD player, tape deck, turntable, or a radio tuner. Two of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders.

See Monitoring your recording on page 69 for more on this. One of the audio inputs PHONO is a dedicated turntable input which should not be used for any other type of component. This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require. Note that you may need a specialized optical cable for this connection.

Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. For proper sound you should take care to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. When you connect or disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord.

If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure. Putting the speakers on the floor except the subwoofer , or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. Front L To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire.

Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until the wire is firmly clamped. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

See Speaker Systems on page 52 for an overview of the possible configurations. Placing the speakers Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on.

A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on your warranty card for a replacement. About the AC outlet Switched W max. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed W 0.

This can also cause the amplifier to malfunction. AUTO lights when the amplifier is set to select the input signal automatically. LS, S and RS will light at the same time to indicate 6. Analog level indicators OVER indicator Lights when an analog input signal is too high, risking distortion. Use the input attenuator to reduce the level. ATT indicator page 70 Lights when the input attenuator is on.

LINK indicator page 78 Lights when an i. LINK-Audio-equipped component is selected. Nothing lights if an unassigned i. The input indicators show the current component. Page 29 Controls and displays 11 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, push gently on the lower third portion of the panel with your finger.

See Caution on page 75 for exceptions to this. Basic remote control displays The remote control LCD touch screen has a number of displays from which you can control amplifier functions, as well as control operations for other components. The basic menu screens are explained here. The recharge indicator shows when the remote is being recharged. After pressing the appropriate button to choose a source, you are taken to the corresponding function menu see Operating menus for additional components below.

See Using the remote control with other components on page 61 for more on this. These screens work in tandem with the remote control hard keys see Remote control above. Operating menus for additional components The example below shows the DVD menu screen. P in P Use for picture-in-picture. Press to jump to the next chapter or track. Press again to restart.

Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the amplifier. If headphones are connected to the amplifier, disconnect them. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. Follow the steps in Automatically setting up for surround sound below to achieve the best possible surround sound by calibrating this amplifier to your listening area.

Automatically setting up for surround sound AMPLIFIER The Auto Surround Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the amplifier uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have. System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. This may result in incorrect speaker settings. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the amplifier outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Follow the instructions from step 6. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the amplifier outputs more test tones to determine the optimum amplifier settings for channel level, speaker distance, and acoustic calibration EQ.

Follow the instructions on-screen. Test tone is output loudly. It may take up to 6 minutes. Auto Surround Setup! If you connected the multichannel analog outputs of the player to this amplifier, make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio. If you plan to go on and make advanced settings at this point, you can select Data Copy to start customizing your surround sound settings. See Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 55 for more on this.

You can also choose to view all the settings by selecting Check. See Checking your surround settings on page 60 for more on this. If you selected Return, you can select Exit to leave the System Setup menu screen. Other problems when using the Auto Surround Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto Surround Setup too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone the final settings may be incorrect.

Check for household appliances air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc. Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source such as a DVD disc with your home theater system. Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Before continuing, you may want to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player and digital satellite amplifier. WMA9 Pro 7.

Simply turn the dial to cycle through the available options, pressing forward to select a mode. Listening in surround sound Using this amplifier, you can listen to any source in surround sound.

If you connected surround back speakers, see also Using the surround back channel on page The remote control menu for this step is shown below see note at the start of this chapter if you need help. When listening in Neo:6 Music mode, you can adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. This is applicable only when using a center speaker. Adjust the effect from 0 no effect to 10 most prominence given to the center channel.

The default setting is 3. Page 41 Listening to your system 05 Using the Advanced surround effects Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect level The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects.

The Advanced Cinema modes are designed to be used with movies, and the Advanced Concert modes are for music. You can emphasize or reduce the effect of the Advanced Surround modes as you like. For each Advanced Surround mode you can set the effect level independently. The effect level can be adjusted from 10 min to 90 max. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo. When you disconnect them it reverts to the previous mode.

See Using the Stream Direct mode below if you want to bypass the signal processing in this amplifier for a pure analog signal. See Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channels on page 45 for more on this. Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed. You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal. All processing unnecessary for 2-channel signals is bypassed such as speaker distance and acoustic calibration EQ and you will hear the source through the shortest possible signal path.

All sound will be heard through the front left and right speakers only no subwoofer output is heard. All processing is done through the analog circuitry and the center channel, if present, will be sent to the front right and left speakers the channel level is adjusted automatically. Refer to these pages for more on acoustic calibration equalization. Selecting the input signal type Most of the audio inputs have both analog and digital jacks.

You can select the type of signal to be used in each case. The input signal type for the current input is indicated in the display. Hateful or violent content For example, Anti-Semitic content, racist content, or material that could result in a violent physical act. Personal or private information For example, a credit card number, a personal identification number, or an unlisted home address. Promotion of regulated goods and services. Forumrules To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules: First, read the manual; Check if your question has been asked previously; Try to ask your question as clearly as possible; Did you already try to solve the problem?

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The email address you have provided is not correct. The i. By supressing jitter, deterioration of audio quality is minimized and digital audio. Technology for high-precision transmission of digital audio over the i. LINK interface enabling jitterless. To make this feature work, it is only necessary that this receiver and one rate-control-compatible player are. LINK-equipped component and the receiver automatically selects the. This unique and.

With the. Naturally, you can also play all existing audio formats, including the recently developed Dolby Digital.

On the video. Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks or registered. Surround EX is a. Laboratories and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. The Pioneer Video Converter allows more flexibility in hooking up video components as you can use a wide. This receiver is designed to use 0. Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Power Cords and Plug Converters Opening the Front Panel Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Remote Control Battery Alarm Remote Control Cushions Operating range of remote control unit Setting Up the Remote Control Remote Control Backlight Quick Start Guide Part Home Theater: The Basics Connecting Your Equipment Connecting your TV Video Converter Connecting Video Components Connecting Analog Audio Components Cassette deck placement Ask a question.

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