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...RECEIVER VSX-1019AH-K VSX-919AH-K Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive... free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
...RECEIVER VSX-1019AH-K VSX-919AH-K Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive... free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
Owner's Manual
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...defect or other equipment. The equipment should be performed only by one fitted. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the wall socket when left unused for example... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Address: 1925 E. Make sure it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. D3...
...defect or other equipment. The equipment should be performed only by one fitted. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the wall socket when left unused for example... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Address: 1925 E. Make sure it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. D3...
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... 29 Connecting AM/FM antennas 30 Connecting external antennas 30 MULTI-ZONE setup 31 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 31 Connecting an IR receiver 32 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 32 Connecting your SiriusConnect™ Tuner . . . . . 33 Connecting a component to ...the front panel inputs 34 Connecting an iPod 34 Connecting a USB device 35 Plugging in the receiver 35 04 Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance...
... 29 Connecting AM/FM antennas 30 Connecting external antennas 30 MULTI-ZONE setup 31 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 31 Connecting an IR receiver 32 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 32 Connecting your SiriusConnect™ Tuner . . . . . 33 Connecting a component to ...the front panel inputs 34 Connecting an iPod 34 Connecting a USB device 35 Plugging in the receiver 35 04 Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance...
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...71 Checking your system settings 71 Resetting the system 72 Default system settings 72 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 73 Setting the remote to control other components 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default preset ...codes 74 Controls the components 74 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert 78 Manual MCACC setup 82 Fine Channel Level 83 Fine Speaker Distance ...
...71 Checking your system settings 71 Resetting the system 72 Default system settings 72 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 73 Setting the remote to control other components 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default preset ...codes 74 Controls the components 74 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert 78 Manual MCACC setup 82 Fine Channel Level 83 Fine Speaker Distance ...
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...of the steps indicate the following the procedure below to make the connections and settings. Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is 6 Ω to 8 Ω) 6 Power On 7 Changing the ...other setup (page 93) 14 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections) 11...; Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 30) • Plugging in the receiver (page 35) 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 36) (Only if the impedance of the ...
...of the steps indicate the following the procedure below to make the connections and settings. Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is 6 Ω to 8 Ω) 6 Power On 7 Changing the ...other setup (page 93) 14 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections) 11...; Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 30) • Plugging in the receiver (page 35) 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 36) (Only if the impedance of the ...
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...• When disposing of the batteries properly according to put it could cause burns. Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of used batteries, please...operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a cassette deck ...
...• When disposing of the batteries properly according to put it could cause burns. Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of used batteries, please...operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a cassette deck ...
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...When the KURO LINK function is connected (page 23). 5 Character display See Display on page 9. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on and standby. Use to find radio frequencies (page...Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR 3 4 5 67 8 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STEREO ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND PHONES HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT ...
...When the KURO LINK function is connected (page 23). 5 Character display See Display on page 9. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on and standby. Use to find radio frequencies (page...Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR 3 4 5 67 8 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STEREO ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND PHONES HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT ...
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... stereo playback, and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 55). STEREO - Left front/Right front channel C - STANDARD SURROUND - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 58). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels being output from the main zone (see...a component to the front panel inputs on page 69). 13 iPod/iPhone/USB, VIDEO INPUT terminals Use to control the sub zone from the receiver. Use to switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 53). 11 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (...
... stereo playback, and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 55). STEREO - Left front/Right front channel C - STANDARD SURROUND - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 58). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels being output from the main zone (see...a component to the front panel inputs on page 69). 13 iPod/iPhone/USB, VIDEO INPUT terminals Use to control the sub zone from the receiver. Use to switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 53). 11 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (...
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...When one of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 22 Character display Displays various system information. 23 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 14 Lights when the sound is switched on (page 59). 12 ...56). STEREO - MONO - Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 64). Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 71). 21 MSTR Lights during playback of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 54). STANDARD - Lights when a ...
...When one of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 22 Character display Displays various system information. 23 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 14 Lights when the sound is switched on (page 59). 12 ...56). STEREO - MONO - Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 64). Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 71). 21 MSTR Lights during playback of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 54). STANDARD - Lights when a ...
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... 71). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 56). Press RECEIVER first to select an input signal (page 58). Use to access: INPUT SELECT - A.ATT - Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal...for TV or DTV. SBch - Use to select the input function (page 41). Controls and displays 02 Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT 12 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SBch A.ATT 78 D.ACCESS CH...
... 71). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 56). Press RECEIVER first to select an input signal (page 58). Use to access: INPUT SELECT - A.ATT - Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal...for TV or DTV. SBch - Use to select the input function (page 41). Controls and displays 02 Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT 12 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SBch A.ATT 78 D.ACCESS CH...
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... access a radio station directly using the input function buttons. Use to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press RECEIVER first to select the TV input signal. Use TUNE/ to find preset stations (page 52). 7 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to switch between the seven banks (classes) of FM broadcasts. The controls above these buttons...
... access a radio station directly using the input function buttons. Use to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press RECEIVER first to select the TV input signal. Use TUNE/ to find preset stations (page 52). 7 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to switch between the seven banks (classes) of FM broadcasts. The controls above these buttons...
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... if: • There are obstacles between named station presets and radio frequencies. Use to select channels for more on this button to the receiver (see Selecting preset codes directly on page 73 for more on /off Phase Control (page 59). Switches between the remote control and the... from the remote control (page 73). 13 SOURCE Press to turn on this button to access: PHASE CTRL - Controls and displays 02 Press RECEIVER first to set up surround sound. DISPLAY - Operating range of your TV's manufacturer when controlling TV (see page 73 for DVD/ DVR units. 10 ...
... if: • There are obstacles between named station presets and radio frequencies. Use to select channels for more on this button to the receiver (see Selecting preset codes directly on page 73 for more on /off Phase Control (page 59). Switches between the remote control and the... from the remote control (page 73). 13 SOURCE Press to turn on this button to access: PHASE CTRL - Controls and displays 02 Press RECEIVER first to set up surround sound. DISPLAY - Operating range of your TV's manufacturer when controlling TV (see page 73 for DVD/ DVR units. 10 ...
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... and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 14 En Plugging in should be difficult. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum, do not... doesn't have to make up your home theater system. Rear panel HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 BD IN IN 1 IN 2 OUT AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO VSX-919AH COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN (DVD) FRONT VSX-1019AH YL ASSIGNABLE Y BD IN IN 1 AUDIO YL PB PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PB R PR IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR OUT ZONE2...
... and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 14 En Plugging in should be difficult. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum, do not... doesn't have to make up your home theater system. Rear panel HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 BD IN IN 1 IN 2 OUT AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO VSX-919AH COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN (DVD) FRONT VSX-1019AH YL ASSIGNABLE Y BD IN IN 1 AUDIO YL PB PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PB R PR IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR OUT ZONE2...
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.... To prevent the risk of the speaker cables to your speakers for details on how to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. C 10 mm (3/8 in the event of the speaker terminal. 18 En A) 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. (fig. B) 3 Tighten terminal...
.... To prevent the risk of the speaker cables to your speakers for details on how to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. C 10 mm (3/8 in the event of the speaker terminal. 18 En A) 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. (fig. B) 3 Tighten terminal...
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...re using. These must be bi-ampable to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Doing so may damage your speakers. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for... SUBWOOFER ANTENNA L CENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) VIDEO PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CONTROL OUT Surround right Surround left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. Using a banana plug for the second connection is when you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed ...
...re using. These must be bi-ampable to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Doing so may damage your speakers. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for... SUBWOOFER ANTENNA L CENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) VIDEO PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CONTROL OUT Surround right Surround left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. Using a banana plug for the second connection is when you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed ...
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... engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is HDMI: since this receiver. Use of this copyright protection technology must be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are...), the converter gives priority to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The receiver selects the first available signal in that may be converted. The cable may not be damaged if bent around sharp corners. patents ...
... engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is HDMI: since this receiver. Use of this copyright protection technology must be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are...), the converter gives priority to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The receiver selects the first available signal in that may be converted. The cable may not be damaged if bent around sharp corners. patents ...
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VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT ... Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can be used (see Connecting your DVD player with no... KURO LINK on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is required in order to listen to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT R ANALOG L AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT...
VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT ... Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can be used (see Connecting your DVD player with no... KURO LINK on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is required in order to listen to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT R ANALOG L AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT...
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...), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that are compatible with HDCP still cause this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to the sound of digital audio that is not compatible with components... using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. See About the video converter on page 60) HDMI, the HDMI ...
...), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that are compatible with HDCP still cause this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to the sound of digital audio that is not compatible with components... using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. See About the video converter on page 60) HDMI, the HDMI ...
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...the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV 25 En You can also take advantage of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of progressive scan video (if your TV and source component to composite. VSX-1019AH ...DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI IN DVD player etc. • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to check whether they are compatible with your...
...the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV 25 En You can also take advantage of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of progressive scan video (if your TV and source component to composite. VSX-1019AH ...DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI IN DVD player etc. • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to check whether they are compatible with your...
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...26 En You can also take advantage of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with your TV and ...-free picture. Please refer to input video signals. DVD player etc. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to make output settings. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (...
...26 En You can also take advantage of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with your TV and ...-free picture. Please refer to input video signals. DVD player etc. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to make output settings. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (...