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...CHANNEL 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...
...CHANNEL 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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...This device 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. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En This product contains mercury. Make sure it to dripping... is connected. - D3-4-2-1-3_B_En WARNING Before plugging in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause undesired operation....
...This device 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. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En This product contains mercury. Make sure it to dripping... is connected. - D3-4-2-1-3_B_En WARNING Before plugging in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause undesired operation....
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...speakers 17 Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . 17 Connecting the speakers 18 Installing your speaker system 19 Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections 19 Bi-amping your speakers 20 Bi-wiring your speakers 20 Selecting the Surr Back system 21 Zone 2 setup 21 Speaker ...decoder 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 HDMI connection . . . . 42 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 42 Playing an iPod 43 ...
...speakers 17 Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . 17 Connecting the speakers 18 Installing your speaker system 19 Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections 19 Bi-amping your speakers 20 Bi-wiring your speakers 20 Selecting the Surr Back system 21 Zone 2 setup 21 Speaker ...decoder 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 HDMI connection . . . . 42 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 42 Playing an iPod 43 ...
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... 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 83 Standing Wave 85 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 85 Acoustic ...preset data 92 Clearing MCACC presets 92 11 The system and the other setup Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 93 Manual speaker setup 94 Surround back speaker setting 94 Speaker Setting 95 Channel Level 96 Speaker Distance 97 X-Curve 98 The Other Setup menu 98 Multi...
... 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 83 Standing Wave 85 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 85 Acoustic ...preset data 92 Clearing MCACC presets 92 11 The system and the other setup Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 93 Manual speaker setup 94 Surround back speaker setting 94 Speaker Setting 95 Channel Level 96 Speaker Distance 97 X-Curve 98 The Other Setup menu 98 Multi...
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...video converter (page 22) • Connecting your TV and playback components (page 23) • 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 connected speakers is 6 Ω to 8 Ω)... on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 64) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. Flow of settings on page 97) • Measure the...
...video converter (page 22) • Connecting your TV and playback components (page 23) • 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 connected speakers is 6 Ω to 8 Ω)... on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 64) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. Flow of settings on page 97) • Measure the...
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...02 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... PRESET +/- - Lights when EQ 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 . HDMI indicator - Power indicator lights when the...
...02 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... PRESET +/- - Lights when EQ 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 . HDMI indicator - Power indicator lights when the...
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... on page 31) use these controls to control the sub zone from the receiver. Left front/Right front channel C - STEREO - Center channel SL/SR - Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in... between Auto Surround (page 53), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 56). AUTO lights when the receiver is detected. 9 En Left surround/Right surround channel LFE - Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various surround modes (page 54). L/R - Controls and...
... on page 31) use these controls to control the sub zone from the receiver. Left front/Right front channel C - STEREO - Center channel SL/SR - Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in... between Auto Surround (page 53), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 56). AUTO lights when the receiver is detected. 9 En Left surround/Right surround channel LFE - Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various surround modes (page 54). L/R - Controls and...
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... (page 56). Use to select the input function (page 41). DIMMER - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select an input signal (page 58). Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - SBch - A.ATT - CH LEVEL - MCACC - SLEEP - Press to directly select a radio frequency (page 51) or the tracks on for...
... (page 56). Use to select the input function (page 41). DIMMER - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select an input signal (page 58). Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - SBch - A.ATT - CH LEVEL - MCACC - SLEEP - Press to directly select a radio frequency (page 51) or the tracks on for...
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... - INPUT - CH +/- - Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 52). 7 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access the Audio options (page 64). Use to this ). - Press TUNER first to access: ANT - VOL +/- - Use to access...radio station directly using the input function buttons. Use to access: D.ACCESS - 02 Controls and displays Press TUNER first to select channels. After pressing, you can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (for deck 1 of the TV.
... - INPUT - CH +/- - Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 52). 7 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access the Audio options (page 64). Use to this ). - Press TUNER first to access: ANT - VOL +/- - Use to access...radio station directly using the input function buttons. Use to access: D.ACCESS - 02 Controls and displays Press TUNER first to select channels. After pressing, you can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (for deck 1 of the TV.
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... 15 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to set up surround sound. STATUS - DISPLAY - Use this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations... DVR units. 10 REMOTE SETUP - Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to select channels for more on DVD discs. Changes the audio or channel on this button to select the white commands above the number buttons (A.ATT, etc.)). Use to set preset code of...
... 15 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to set up surround sound. STATUS - DISPLAY - Use this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations... DVR units. 10 REMOTE SETUP - Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to select channels for more on DVD discs. Changes the audio or channel on this button to select the white commands above the number buttons (A.ATT, etc.)). Use to set preset code of...
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....)) • DeepColor signal transfer2 • x.v.Color signal transfer2 • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to the sound of the TV over the receiver if the TV is connected using the KURO LINK function (see KURO LINK on page 60... uncompressed digital video, as well as there is only possible when connected to do so. This receiver supports the functions described below for more information. • If you want to listen to 8 channels • Input of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Some components that is displayed on the front panel display...
....)) • DeepColor signal transfer2 • x.v.Color signal transfer2 • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to the sound of the TV over the receiver if the TV is connected using the KURO LINK function (see KURO LINK on page 60... uncompressed digital video, as well as there is only possible when connected to do so. This receiver supports the functions described below for more information. • If you want to listen to 8 channels • Input of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Some components that is displayed on the front panel display...
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... 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. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1...output multichannel analog audio. DVD player, etc. • If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is set to (see...
... 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. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1...output multichannel analog audio. DVD player, etc. • If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is set to (see...
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... the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room. The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.1 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Surr Back System : Normal Save SYMMETRY to : M1.MEMORY 1 Exit START Return CAUTION • The test tones used for storing surround sound ... and channel level. Make sure you can rename it 's about ear level at high volume. 3 Select Surr Back System setting,2 select an MCACC preset3, press RECEIVER and then select START.4 Note 1 • You can't use the HOME MENU. • If you leave the GUI screen for over five ...
... the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room. The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.1 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Surr Back System : Normal Save SYMMETRY to : M1.MEMORY 1 Exit START Return CAUTION • The test tones used for storing surround sound ... and channel level. Make sure you can rename it 's about ear level at high volume. 3 Select Surr Back System setting,2 select an MCACC preset3, press RECEIVER and then select START.4 Note 1 • You can't use the HOME MENU. • If you leave the GUI screen for over five ...
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... is switched on and set to the surround back speaker terminals. 4 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the Surr Back System setting according to connections to a comfortable volume level. 5 Wait for 10 seconds...turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 04 Basic Setup Select Normal (Surround back), Speaker B, Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 for Channel Level, Speaker Distance, Standing Wave and Acoustic Cal EQ. Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you can simply select GO NEXT and...
... is switched on and set to the surround back speaker terminals. 4 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the Surr Back System setting according to connections to a comfortable volume level. 5 Wait for 10 seconds...turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 04 Basic Setup Select Normal (Surround back), Speaker B, Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 for Channel Level, Speaker Distance, Standing Wave and Acoustic Cal EQ. Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you can simply select GO NEXT and...
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...the volume control to check on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is being performed properly. In this case, the receiver must be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set to a...Dolby Digital signals, and DTS+Neo:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. Basic playback 05 Chapter 5: Basic playback Playing a source Here are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the ...
...the volume control to check on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is being performed properly. In this case, the receiver must be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set to a...Dolby Digital signals, and DTS+Neo:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. Basic playback 05 Chapter 5: Basic playback Playing a source Here are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the ...
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... Setup on your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel inputs. • With MULTI CH IN inputs, it is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be heard from this case, use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel. • Depending on the DVD player you're using, ... the Multi Ch In Setup in Setting the Audio options on the remote control repeatedly. • Set the HDMI parameter in Other Setup. In this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 99. 42 En...
... Setup on your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel inputs. • With MULTI CH IN inputs, it is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be heard from this case, use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel. • Depending on the DVD player you're using, ... the Multi Ch In Setup in Setting the Audio options on the remote control repeatedly. • Set the HDMI parameter in Other Setup. In this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 99. 42 En...
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... MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer-3 WAV .wav LPCM WMA .wma WMA8/9b Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR 8 kHz to 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/...Basic playback About playable file formats The USB function of the specification are listed as playable file formats. Note that some parts of this receiver supports the following conditions: • Baseline JPEG format (including files recorded in Exif/DCF format) • Y:Cb:Cr - 4:4:4, ...
... MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer-3 WAV .wav LPCM WMA .wma WMA8/9b Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR 8 kHz to 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/...Basic playback About playable file formats The USB function of the specification are listed as playable file formats. Note that some parts of this receiver supports the following conditions: • Baseline JPEG format (including files recorded in Exif/DCF format) • Y:Cb:Cr - 4:4:4, ...
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...; Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Channel name Johnny B. When you prefer. 49 En The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on page 51. 3 It's easiest if you 'll need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your Sirius-Ready receiver. Service not available...are also available to use just the front panel display to SIRIUS, U.S. The "Best of XM" service is available to residents of this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the numbers and web address below ). 2 You can , however, use this manual. SIRIUS, XM and all ...
...; Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Channel name Johnny B. When you prefer. 49 En The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on page 51. 3 It's easiest if you 'll need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your Sirius-Ready receiver. Service not available...are also available to use just the front panel display to SIRIUS, U.S. The "Best of XM" service is available to residents of this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the numbers and web address below ). 2 You can , however, use this manual. SIRIUS, XM and all ...
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... 50 En After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel. Tip • You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS, then the three-digit channel number. • You can press DISP to change SIRIUS Radio information in the front...they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre. • Main Zone: Channel Guide A/V RECEIVER 184 Weather 185 TWN 186 Hardcore Sports 187 InfoPlus 188 RCI Plus 192 Rock Velours 193 energie2 198 Playboy Exit • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Channel Guide [ 184 Weather ] [ 185 TWN...
... 50 En After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel. Tip • You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS, then the three-digit channel number. • You can press DISP to change SIRIUS Radio information in the front...they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre. • Main Zone: Channel Guide A/V RECEIVER 184 Weather 185 TWN 186 Hardcore Sports 187 InfoPlus 188 RCI Plus 192 Rock Velours 193 energie2 198 Playboy Exit • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Channel Guide [ 184 Weather ] [ 185 TWN...
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...directly to do this . 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Use BAND to the radio The following menu items: • Channel Skip/Add - The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one step at the frequency you can memorize the frequency for recall...playback 05 Using the SIRIUS Menu The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features. 1 Press TOP MENU. 2 Use / to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. If you already know the frequency of the station you 're finished press TOP MENU to return to a station. Improving...
...directly to do this . 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Use BAND to the radio The following menu items: • Channel Skip/Add - The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one step at the frequency you can memorize the frequency for recall...playback 05 Using the SIRIUS Menu The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features. 1 Press TOP MENU. 2 Use / to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. If you already know the frequency of the station you 're finished press TOP MENU to return to a station. Improving...