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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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...designed to cause cancer and birth defect or other equipment. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. K057_En If the AC plug of California and other governmental ...to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Address: 1925 E. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be used in a particular installation. Be sure that to the following measures: - Operation is encouraged...
...designed to cause cancer and birth defect or other equipment. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. K057_En If the AC plug of California and other governmental ...to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Address: 1925 E. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be used in a particular installation. Be sure that to the following measures: - Operation is encouraged...
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... MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER ANTENNA L CENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) Important • Illustration shows the VSX-1019AH, however connections for the VSX-919AH are the same except where noted. CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power... cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be difficult. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 14 En...
... MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER ANTENNA L CENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) Important • Illustration shows the VSX-1019AH, however connections for the VSX-919AH are the same except where noted. CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power... cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be difficult. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 14 En...
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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 can also be connected to the left surround back...
... 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 can also be connected to the left surround back...
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...can also be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you 're using. 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 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 do this way. • When ...
...can also be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you 're using. 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 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 do this way. • When ...
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...KURO LINK on page 28. 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT R ANALOG L AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Select one... HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can be used (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 60). 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 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) ...
...KURO LINK on page 28. 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT R ANALOG L AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Select one... HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can be used (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 60). 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 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) ...
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See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to the receiver. 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) ...HDMI IN DVD player etc. • If you want to listen to composite. You can also take advantage of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the sound of progressive scan video (if...
See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to the receiver. 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) ...HDMI IN DVD player etc. • If you want to listen to composite. You can also take advantage of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the sound of progressive scan video (if...
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...to HD audio on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to check whether they are compatible with your source and TV are both compatible... also take advantage of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary 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...
...to HD audio on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to check whether they are compatible with your source and TV are both compatible... also take advantage of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary 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...
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...VSX-919AH model only. Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3a CD Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component COAX-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 connections are assigned by default to the receiver... other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you set -top boxes'. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 ...
...VSX-919AH model only. Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3a CD Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component COAX-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 connections are assigned by default to the receiver... other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you set -top boxes'. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 ...
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...L COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc. • In order to record, you set to output multichannel analog audio. 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...the multichannel analog inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, 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 VCRs...
...L COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc. • In order to record, you set to output multichannel analog audio. 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...the multichannel analog inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, 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 VCRs...
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... occur depending on your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., 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. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz ...sources will be able to a WMA9 Procompatible player. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR)...
... occur depending on your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., 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. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz ...sources will be able to a WMA9 Procompatible player. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR)...
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... can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. MULTI-ZONE listening options The following illustration. 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 DVD PR OUT IN IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR ...if you have a separate TV and speakers for example, changing the input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to use this receiver. You should have independent power (the main zone power can be temporarily interrupted when controlling the main zone (for the sub zone (ZONE2). You...
... can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. MULTI-ZONE listening options The following illustration. 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 DVD PR OUT IN IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR ...if you have a separate TV and speakers for example, changing the input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to use this receiver. You should have independent power (the main zone power can be temporarily interrupted when controlling the main zone (for the sub zone (ZONE2). You...
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... for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at which component you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see Operating other Pioneer components with your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit using a mini-plug cable), you won...the CONTROL IN jack (using the remote sensor. 32 En When you want to control any component in another component to the IR receiver. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another zone, you can use just the remote sensor of this...
... for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at which component you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see Operating other Pioneer components with your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit using a mini-plug cable), you won...the CONTROL IN jack (using the remote sensor. 32 En When you want to control any component in another component to the IR receiver. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another zone, you can use just the remote sensor of this...
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... activate your SiriusConnect™ tuner. 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 HDM ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO Y YL PB PB R PR...
... activate your SiriusConnect™ tuner. 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 HDM ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO Y YL PB PB R PR...
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... INPUT SELECT. (DVD and other inputs can choose to the name of one of the input functions. b.VSX-919AH model only. There are three optional settings in addition to tell the receiver how you've connected up. Note 1 For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video... video component. 40 En You can be still be made (see KURO LINK on page 67), you must connect your TV to this receiver differently from COAX-1 (VSX-1019AH model)/COAX (VSX919AH model) (default) to the optical input you 're finished, press RETURN. Input function default and possible settings...
... INPUT SELECT. (DVD and other inputs can choose to the name of one of the input functions. b.VSX-919AH model only. There are three optional settings in addition to tell the receiver how you've connected up. Note 1 For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video... video component. 40 En You can be still be made (see KURO LINK on page 67), you must connect your TV to this receiver differently from COAX-1 (VSX-1019AH model)/COAX (VSX919AH model) (default) to the optical input you 're finished, press RETURN. Input function default and possible settings...
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...iPod by playlist, artist name, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from the iPod. Finding ...inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure 2 • The controls of your iPod will allow you to this receiver. • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB function cannot be selected for the MULTI-ZONE feature (page 69). 3 • Note that characters that cannot...
...iPod by playlist, artist name, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from the iPod. Finding ...inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure 2 • The controls of your iPod will allow you to this receiver. • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB function cannot be selected for the MULTI-ZONE feature (page 69). 3 • Note that characters that cannot...
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...when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of each category list. DISP Press repeatedly to set , iPod images cannot be played on this receiver. ENTER When browsing, press to move to previous/next levels. / During Audiobook playback, press to switch the playback speed: Faster ...All and Repeat Off. Button What it does Press repeatedly to the iPod top menu MENU screen. 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...
...when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of each category list. DISP Press repeatedly to set , iPod images cannot be played on this receiver. ENTER When browsing, press to move to previous/next levels. / During Audiobook playback, press to switch the playback speed: Faster ...All and Repeat Off. Button What it does Press repeatedly to the iPod top menu MENU screen. 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...
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... FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the contents. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. • Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this... when neither the album name nor the artist name is present, the row is displayed as #. • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB function cannot be played back, this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no title assigned...
... FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the contents. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. • Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this... when neither the album name nor the artist name is present, the row is displayed as #. • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB function cannot be played back, this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no title assigned...
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...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 ... name Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your USB memory device. 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 ... name Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your USB memory device. 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...
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... displaying a photo and playing a slideshow. RETURN, Stops the Player and returns to ON. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. Note 1 VSX-1019AH model only: Photo files cannot be available depending on the USB device while displaying photos. • Music Select - After a slideshow launches, ...pressing ENTER toggles between play , then press to play and pause. 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 ...
... displaying a photo and playing a slideshow. RETURN, Stops the Player and returns to ON. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. Note 1 VSX-1019AH model only: Photo files cannot be available depending on the USB device while displaying photos. • Music Select - After a slideshow launches, ...pressing ENTER toggles between play , then press to play and pause. 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 ...