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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...
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... unit will not occur in a residential installation. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that the power supply voltage of California and other governmental entities to operate the equipment. D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING:...the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on vacation). Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. If this device must be used to connect the unit to Part 15 of the ...
... unit will not occur in a residential installation. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that the power supply voltage of California and other governmental entities to operate the equipment. D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING:...the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on vacation). Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. If this device must be used to connect the unit to Part 15 of the ...
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... you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 14 En CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 03 ...Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting 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 OUT VIDEO ...
... you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 14 En CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 03 ...Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting 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 OUT VIDEO ...
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... IN IR OUT IN CONTROL OUT CD CD-R IN OUT IN SPEAKERS FRONT AR SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER ANTENNA L CENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) VSX-1019AH Surround left The surround back terminals can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be used for the Speaker B and Zone...
... IN IR OUT IN CONTROL OUT CD CD-R IN OUT IN SPEAKERS FRONT AR SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER ANTENNA L CENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) VSX-1019AH Surround left The surround back terminals can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be used for the Speaker B and Zone...
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...PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CONTROL OUT Surround right Surround left . 20 En Using a banana plug for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for bi-amping. ...-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cables to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network, make sure you could severely damage the amplifier....
...PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CONTROL OUT Surround right Surround left . 20 En Using a banana plug for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for bi-amping. ...-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cables to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network, make sure you could severely damage the amplifier....
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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 IN... SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER L CENTER R SURROUND L This connection is required in order to listen to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is ... to the sound of the TV over the receiver. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to this receiver using HDMI If you can be used (see...
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 IN... SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER L CENTER R SURROUND L This connection is required in order to listen to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is ... to the sound of the TV over the receiver. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to this receiver using HDMI If you can be used (see...
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Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the receiver. 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 ... compared to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV 25 En VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR...
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the receiver. 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 ... compared to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV 25 En VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR...
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... an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the video component, it may be necessary to make output settings. Depending on the receiver. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with progressive-scan video. 26 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source ... be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and 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 an HDMI cable. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2...
... an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the video component, it may be necessary to make output settings. Depending on the receiver. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with progressive-scan video. 26 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source ... be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and 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 an HDMI cable. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2...
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...-1a IN 1 /COAXb (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) COAX-2a a.VSX-1019AH model only. Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set up the... box to change the assignments if other audio signals can connect these instead. no other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD...
...-1a IN 1 /COAXb (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) COAX-2a a.VSX-1019AH model only. Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set up the... box to change the assignments if other audio signals can connect these instead. no other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD...
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...analog audio. DVD player, etc. • If your equipment Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and ... your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. 03 Connecting your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's surround back output terminals are not used. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE E BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1...
...analog audio. DVD player, etc. • If your equipment Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and ... your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. 03 Connecting your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's surround back output terminals are not used. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE E BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1...
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...playback. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on the recorder. When you set -top box, etc. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ...it has a built-in the United States and/or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for use with audio recorders. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of Microsoft Corporation in phono pre-amp...
...playback. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on the recorder. When you set -top box, etc. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ...it has a built-in the United States and/or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for use with audio recorders. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of Microsoft Corporation in phono pre-amp...
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... can be playing in ZONE Audio Setup on your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to the VIDEO ZONE2 OUT jack, both on this setup. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Sub zone Main zone VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE Y BD IN IN 1 AUDIO YL PB PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PB R ZONE2... (Zone 2) below . The main and sub zone have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. MULTI-ZONE listening options The following illustration. Sub zone Main zone VSX-1019AH VIDEO IN L R SIRIUS IN AM ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1VR) IN LOO AUDIO OUT Y YL FM UN 75 PB PB R ZONE2 OOFEDRVD T PR ...
... can be playing in ZONE Audio Setup on your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to the VIDEO ZONE2 OUT jack, both on this setup. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Sub zone Main zone VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE Y BD IN IN 1 AUDIO YL PB PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PB R ZONE2... (Zone 2) below . The main and sub zone have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. MULTI-ZONE listening options The following illustration. Sub zone Main zone VSX-1019AH VIDEO IN L R SIRIUS IN AM ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1VR) IN LOO AUDIO OUT Y YL FM UN 75 PB PB R ZONE2 OOFEDRVD T PR ...
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... to another component for the connection. • If you want to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack. Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer component Pioneer component IR CONTROL IN IN OUT HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO Y YL PB PB R PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB... CD PR OUT IN IN OUT IN IN IN IN 2 SP (DVR) A MONITOR OUT IN IR VIDEO OUT IN CON- PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this...
... to another component for the connection. • If you want to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack. Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer component Pioneer component IR CONTROL IN IN OUT HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO Y YL PB PB R PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB... CD PR OUT IN IN OUT IN IN IN IN 2 SP (DVR) A MONITOR OUT IN IR VIDEO OUT IN CON- PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this...
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Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another Pioneer component. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Connecting your SiriusConnect™ Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you have. VSX-1019AH OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR) CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT SIRIUS...PQLS CH STATUS MEMORY TUNE ADV MSUERNRU ENTER RETURN TOOLS PARAVMIEDTEEOR GUTI.DEDE IT PRESET DVR HDMI VIDEO SOURCE RECEIVER ZONE 2 Continue the chain in the same way for the connection. VSX-1019AH HDM ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO Y YL PB PB ...
Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another Pioneer component. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Connecting your SiriusConnect™ Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you have. VSX-1019AH OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR) CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT SIRIUS...PQLS CH STATUS MEMORY TUNE ADV MSUERNRU ENTER RETURN TOOLS PARAVMIEDTEEOR GUTI.DEDE IT PRESET DVR HDMI VIDEO SOURCE RECEIVER ZONE 2 Continue the chain in the same way for the connection. VSX-1019AH HDM ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO Y YL PB PB ...
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...(DVD and other inputs can choose to rename the input function for other than the default, you must connect your TV to this receiver differently from COAX-1 (VSX-1019AH model)/COAX (VSX919AH model) (default) to the optical input you've connected it to.The numbering (OPT-1 to 2) corresponds with...; TUNER AUX MULTI CH IN c SIRIUS a.VSX-1019AH model only. You will need to change the DVD input function's Digital In setting from (or in Setting the Video options on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. When set...
...(DVD and other inputs can choose to rename the input function for other than the default, you must connect your TV to this receiver differently from COAX-1 (VSX-1019AH model)/COAX (VSX919AH model) (default) to the optical input you've connected it to.The numbering (OPT-1 to 2) corresponds with...; TUNER AUX MULTI CH IN c SIRIUS a.VSX-1019AH model only. You will need to change the DVD input function's Digital In setting from (or in Setting the Video options on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. When set...
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... then press to play music from the iPod.2 • Main Zone: Playlists Artists Albums Songs Podcasts Genres Composers Audiobooks 1/ 9 iPod A/V RECEIVER iPod CTRL • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): iPod [ Playlists ] [ Artists ] [ Albums ] [ Songs ] [ Podcasts ] [ Genres ] [ Composers ] [ Audiobooks ] ...of your TV connected to this receiver.3 You can browse songs stored on the software version of your iPod using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept ...
... then press to play music from the iPod.2 • Main Zone: Playlists Artists Albums Songs Podcasts Genres Composers Audiobooks 1/ 9 iPod A/V RECEIVER iPod CTRL • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): iPod [ Playlists ] [ Artists ] [ Albums ] [ Songs ] [ Podcasts ] [ Genres ] [ Composers ] [ Audiobooks ] ...of your TV connected to this receiver.3 You can browse songs stored on the software version of your iPod using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept ...
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... control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls. If you can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.2 This enables operation and display on the iPod are ...iPod USB to switch the remote control to switch between Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off. 05 Basic playback • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Track number Play xxxx/xxxx Chap xxx/xxx File information Track Title Track title Shuffle On Play mode 3:02 -2:02 Playing time...
... control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls. If you can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.2 This enables operation and display on the iPod are ...iPod USB to switch the remote control to switch between Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off. 05 Basic playback • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Track number Play xxxx/xxxx Chap xxx/xxx File information Track Title Track title Shuffle On Play mode 3:02 -2:02 Playing time...
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... computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for any loss of data that you can display and play back up to playback files1 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. 1 Switch on the remote control ..., this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no responsibility for USB power. Basic playback 05 Playing a USB device It is possible to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory device.4 • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only...
... computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for any loss of data that you can display and play back up to playback files1 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. 1 Switch on the remote control ..., this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no responsibility for USB power. Basic playback 05 Playing a USB device It is possible to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory device.4 • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only...
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...press to move to previous levels. / When browsing, press to move to previous/next levels. USB Top A/V RECEIVER Music Photos Slideshow Setup Top Menu Music A/V RECEIVER Folder1 1/3 Folder2 Folder3 Music1 Music2 Music3 Music4 Music5 1/ 9 Return 2 Use / to select a folder, ...name Album title or Folder name Genre : xxxxxxxxxxx Format : xxxxxxxxxxx Bit Rate : xxxxxxxxxxx Return File information • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Track title or File name Play xxxx/xxxx Track number Track Title Play mode Random On Playing time 3:02 -2:...
...press to move to previous levels. / When browsing, press to move to previous/next levels. USB Top A/V RECEIVER Music Photos Slideshow Setup Top Menu Music A/V RECEIVER Folder1 1/3 Folder2 Folder3 Music1 Music2 Music3 Music4 Music5 1/ 9 Return 2 Use / to select a folder, ...name Album title or Folder name Genre : xxxxxxxxxxx Format : xxxxxxxxxxx Bit Rate : xxxxxxxxxxx Return File information • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Track title or File name Play xxxx/xxxx Track number Track Title Play mode Random On Playing time 3:02 -2:...
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...in full screen and starts a slideshow. You will return to start playback.2 The selected content is set to the slideshow. • Interval - Note 1 VSX-1019AH model only: Photo files cannot be played when BGM is displayed in the pause mode for five minutes, the list screen reappears. 47 En USB... Top A/V RECEIVER Music Photos Slideshow Setup 1/3 2 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder. • To return to the...
...in full screen and starts a slideshow. You will return to start playback.2 The selected content is set to the slideshow. • Interval - Note 1 VSX-1019AH model only: Photo files cannot be played when BGM is displayed in the pause mode for five minutes, the list screen reappears. 47 En USB... Top A/V RECEIVER Music Photos Slideshow Setup 1/3 2 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder. • To return to the...
