Pioneer VSX-AX3-S User Manual
Before You Start
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Features
Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System (MCACC)
In order to make setting up as easy as possible for users we have created the MCACC system. This unique and
convenient way of getting good surround sound from the receiver makes trouble-free setup a snap. With the
included microphone plugged into the front panel the MCACC system creates a monitoring environment to
establish the parameters of the sound for the specific room you are using. The MCACC system adjusts the
parameters to establish excellent surround sound effects and offers you studio quality home theater sound with
minimum effort.
convenient way of getting good surround sound from the receiver makes trouble-free setup a snap. With the
included microphone plugged into the front panel the MCACC system creates a monitoring environment to
establish the parameters of the sound for the specific room you are using. The MCACC system adjusts the
parameters to establish excellent surround sound effects and offers you studio quality home theater sound with
minimum effort.
Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and the Latest Audio and Video
Formats
Formats
The VSX-AX3 is equipped with Dolby Digital EX decoding, the very latest Dolby Digital contribution to home theater
with surround back speakers in addition to surround speakers. These additional speakers make home theater even
more realistic and powerful. Naturally, you can also play all existing audio formats, including the recently developed
Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS-ES Extended Surround formats on the VSX-AX3 as well. On the video side, the
component video output is fully compatible with high definition, progressive-scan digital video (720p).
with surround back speakers in addition to surround speakers. These additional speakers make home theater even
more realistic and powerful. Naturally, you can also play all existing audio formats, including the recently developed
Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS-ES Extended Surround formats on the VSX-AX3 as well. On the video side, the
component video output is fully compatible with high definition, progressive-scan digital video (720p).
*Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. and TM. Surround EX is a jointly developed
technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Used under
authorization.
technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Used under
authorization.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Universal Player Compatibility (DVD Audio/Super Audio CD [SACD])
The receiver incorporates the latest technology and is able to handle cutting edge audio formats, like DVD Audio
and Super Audio CD (SACD) which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to
decode all types of sources at the highest possible quality. The receiver’s multichannel input connections lets you
hook up eight discrete channels of audio.
and Super Audio CD (SACD) which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to
decode all types of sources at the highest possible quality. The receiver’s multichannel input connections lets you
hook up eight discrete channels of audio.
Audio Scaler (HI BIT/HI SAMPLING)
This new technology enables the user to hear CD and DVD, as well as other soundtracks at a wider dynamic range,
allowing for finer audio reproduction. This Audio Scaler approximates the audio of high end formats just becoming
available now.
allowing for finer audio reproduction. This Audio Scaler approximates the audio of high end formats just becoming
available now.
The Energy-saving Design
The European model is designed to use 0.8 W of energy when the receiver is in standby mode, while the multi-
voltage model is designed to use 0.9 W.
voltage model is designed to use 0.9 W.
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