Pioneer VSX-AX10Ai-G User Manual

Contents

Our philosophy

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Features

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01 Before you start

Checking the supplied accessories

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Using the remote control

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Operating range of the remote control

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Recharging the remote control

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Setting up the remote control

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Calibrating the remote control screen

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Setting the clock

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Setting the button alert volume

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Setting the time-out setting

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Resetting the remote control

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Locking the remote control

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Restarting the remote control

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Replacing the lithium-ion batteries

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02 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel

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When making cable connections

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Connecting your TV

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Connecting a DVD player

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Connecting the multichannel analog outputs

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Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other
set-top box

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Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder

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Connecting other video sources

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Using the component video jacks

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About the video converter

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Connecting digital audio sources

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Connecting analog audio sources

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Connecting a component to the front panel inputs

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Installing your speaker system

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Connecting the speakers

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Placing the speakers

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Connecting antennas

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AM loop antenna

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FM wire antenna

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Connecting external antennas

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Plugging in the receiver

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About the supplied AC power cords

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03 Controls and displays

Front panel

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Display

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Remote control

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Basic remote control displays

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Remote control displays for the tuner

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Remote control displays for other components

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04 Getting started

Introduction to home theater

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Automatically setting up for surround sound

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Other problems when using the Auto Surround
Setup

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Checking the settings on your DVD (or other)
player

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Playing a source

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05 Listening to your system

About the listening modes

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Listening in surround sound

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Using the Advanced surround effects

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Using the Home THX modes

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Listening in stereo

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Listening with headphones

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Using the multichannel analog inputs

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Using the Stream Direct mode

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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

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Selecting the input signal type

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Selecting USB and multichannel analog input
channels

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Listening to high-sampling formats

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Using the surround back channel

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Listening with virtual surround back speakers

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Creating a center speaker effect

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Using Hi-bit and Hi-sampling

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Using Midnight and Loudness listening

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Using the tone control

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Switching the tone control on or off

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Adjusting the bass and treble

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Reducing noise during playback

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Listening to dual mono soundtracks

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06 Using the tuner

Changing the frequency step

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Finding a station

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Tuning directly to a station

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MPX mode

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Memorizing station presets

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Naming station presets

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Listening to memorized station presets

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