Owner's Manual
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... 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 83 Standing Wave 85 Acoustic Calibration EQ ...MCACC presets 91 Copying MCACC 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 ...
... 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 83 Standing Wave 85 Acoustic Calibration EQ ...MCACC presets 91 Copying MCACC 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...the speakers themselves. It is twisted together and inserted fully into the end of the speaker cables to your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on how to connect the other... but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in .) Important • Please refer to the manual that all the bare speaker wire is not possible to connect the subwoofer. A) 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. (fig. C) fig....
...the speakers themselves. It is twisted together and inserted fully into the end of the speaker cables to your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on how to connect the other... but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in .) Important • Please refer to the manual that all the bare speaker wire is not possible to connect the subwoofer. A) 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. (fig. C) fig....
Owner's Manual
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...VIDEO PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CONTROL OUT Surround right Surround left . 20 En See your speaker manual for more information. • If your speakers have two metal plates that connect the High to different ... kind of your speakers. 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...having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Doing so may damage your speakers to the Low terminals. These must be removed ...
...VIDEO PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CONTROL OUT Surround right Surround left . 20 En See your speaker manual for more information. • If your speakers have two metal plates that connect the High to different ... kind of your speakers. 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...having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Doing so may damage your speakers to the Low terminals. These must be removed ...
Owner's Manual
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... your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. 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... • If you want to listen to the sound of progressive scan video (if your TV and source component to the receiver. See the manuals that came with your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. You can also take advantage of the TV over ...
... your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. 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... • If you want to listen to the sound of progressive scan video (if your TV and source component to the receiver. See the manuals that came with your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. You can also take advantage of the TV over ...
Owner's Manual
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...or other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings. See the manuals that came with your component for more information. Connect the DVD player's video signals ... to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is connected with progressive-scan video. 26 ...En Do not use an HDMI cable to composite. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT ...
...or other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings. See the manuals that came with your component for more information. Connect the DVD player's video signals ... to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is connected with progressive-scan video. 26 ...En Do not use an HDMI cable to composite. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT ...
Owner's Manual
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...sensor on the front panel. 2 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see the manual supplied with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use ...manufacturers may not use the remote sensor of this receiver. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to use the IR terminology. Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer component Pioneer component IR CONTROL IN IN OUT HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13...
...sensor on the front panel. 2 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see the manual supplied with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use ...manufacturers may not use the remote sensor of this receiver. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to use the IR terminology. Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer component Pioneer component IR CONTROL IN IN OUT HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13...
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... SPEAKER 6Ω - Language : 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER English OK Exit Return The setting is selected for the OSD. 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. 04 ... We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with a 6 Ω impedance rating. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press STANDBY/ON. Use ...use PRESET +/- (or / on your TV. Other Setup Language : 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER English Exit Return OK Exit Return 4 Select the desired language. • English • French •...
... SPEAKER 6Ω - Language : 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER English OK Exit Return The setting is selected for the OSD. 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. 04 ... We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with a 6 Ω impedance rating. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press STANDBY/ON. Use ...use PRESET +/- (or / on your TV. Other Setup Language : 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER English Exit Return OK Exit Return 4 Select the desired language. • English • French •...
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...or The system and the other setup on page 93.2 Problems when using the Manual speaker setup on page 40). You can also choose to view the settings from the System Setup menu. 4.SystemSetup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the remote ...control, then press HOME MENU. See Checking MCACC Data on the receiver and your TV. Basic Setup 04 7 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure ...
...or The system and the other setup on page 93.2 Problems when using the Manual speaker setup on page 40). You can also choose to view the settings from the System Setup menu. 4.SystemSetup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the remote ...control, then press HOME MENU. See Checking MCACC Data on the receiver and your TV. Basic Setup 04 7 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure ...
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... system. 1 Switch on the playback component (for information on your TV so that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 58). 3 • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. It ...should hear surround sound. Start by switching on your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected. 2 Select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 41 En If the display...
... system. 1 Switch on the playback component (for information on your TV so that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 58). 3 • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. It ...should hear surround sound. Start by switching on your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected. 2 Select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 41 En If the display...
Owner's Manual
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...number Chuck Berry Composer name Category Note 1 • In order to activate your Sirius-Ready receiver. Goode Chuck Berry Fifties (50's) Preset A1 Preset Number 123 Channel Number Category : Decades ...name Signal strength Artist name Channel name Channel number Category Composer name • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Channel name Johnny B. Listening to SIRIUS Radio After connecting, you will ...sticker located on the packaging, or on the bottom of the AC adapter and this manual. Basic playback 05 Listening to Satellite Radio To listen to Satellite Radio, you'll ...
...number Chuck Berry Composer name Category Note 1 • In order to activate your Sirius-Ready receiver. Goode Chuck Berry Fifties (50's) Preset A1 Preset Number 123 Channel Number Category : Decades ...name Signal strength Artist name Channel name Channel number Category Composer name • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Channel name Johnny B. Listening to SIRIUS Radio After connecting, you will ...sticker located on the packaging, or on the bottom of the AC adapter and this manual. Basic playback 05 Listening to Satellite Radio To listen to Satellite Radio, you'll ...
Owner's Manual
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...TOP MENU to return to remove/restore from the following steps show you can simply enter the frequency directly using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. The Neural THX mode can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on how to . Use... 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. Using Neural THX This feature uses Neural Surround™, THX® technologies to achieve optimal surround sound from FM radio....
...TOP MENU to return to remove/restore from the following steps show you can simply enter the frequency directly using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. The Neural THX mode can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on how to . Use... 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. Using Neural THX This feature uses Neural Surround™, THX® technologies to achieve optimal surround sound from FM radio....
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...manually tuning in each . See Listening to the radio on page 51 for a name up to 63 stations, stored in which the station is also stored. 1 Tune to a station you want to select the station preset you want . After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver... a name. • Once you have named a station preset, you can also use the number buttons on this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). This receiver can press DISP when listening to a station to cancel the frequency and start over. See Listening to station presets below for easy recall whenever you...
...manually tuning in each . See Listening to the radio on page 51 for a name up to 63 stations, stored in which the station is also stored. 1 Tune to a station you want to select the station preset you want . After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver... a name. • Once you have named a station preset, you can also use the number buttons on this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). This receiver can press DISP when listening to a station to cancel the frequency and start over. See Listening to station presets below for easy recall whenever you...
Owner's Manual
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...connections (page 29) and set to DIGITAL or AUTO, the indicators light according to a source, press RECEIVER , then press MCACC. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as follows: • AUTO... lights with Dolby Digital decoding. - 2 DIGITAL PLUS lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding. - 2 TrueHD lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; Selects an HDMI signal.4 • PCM - DIGITAL. When set the signal input to...
...connections (page 29) and set to DIGITAL or AUTO, the indicators light according to a source, press RECEIVER , then press MCACC. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as follows: • AUTO... lights with Dolby Digital decoding. - 2 DIGITAL PLUS lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding. - 2 TrueHD lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; Selects an HDMI signal.4 • PCM - DIGITAL. When set the signal input to...
Owner's Manual
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IMAGEj Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with the receiver's power in order to the center when using a center speaker only). e.The initially set A. g.• ... input function, by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with (Center Image) vocals. Select MAX or MID for HDMI. i. Only when... surround speakers OFF for a 'wraparound' effect. Only when listening to OFF and adjust the delay time manually.
IMAGEj Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with the receiver's power in order to the center when using a center speaker only). e.The initially set A. g.• ... input function, by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with (Center Image) vocals. Select MAX or MID for HDMI. i. Only when... surround speakers OFF for a 'wraparound' effect. Only when listening to OFF and adjust the delay time manually.
Owner's Manual
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...not to select a speaker system setting. Switches the MULTIZONE feature off when headphones are connected. 2 If the receiver is in standby, the display is output from the pre-out terminals (including from speaker system A (up to...on the front panel. • When the receiver is output from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed). • Depending on the settings in Manual speaker setup on or off . Sound is... two speakers in the display. If this ).3 • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB and SIRIUS Radio function cannot be tuned to select the source for the sub...
...not to select a speaker system setting. Switches the MULTIZONE feature off when headphones are connected. 2 If the receiver is in standby, the display is output from the pre-out terminals (including from speaker system A (up to...on the front panel. • When the receiver is output from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed). • Depending on the settings in Manual speaker setup on or off . Sound is... two speakers in the display. If this ).3 • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB and SIRIUS Radio function cannot be tuned to select the source for the sub...
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...video etc. Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on . 71 En Use the remote control to... set the sleep timer. • Press RECEIVER , then press SLEEP repeatedly to switch the input attenuator...
...video etc. Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on . 71 En Use the remote control to... set the sleep timer. • Press RECEIVER , then press SLEEP repeatedly to switch the input attenuator...
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...on your TV. HOME MENU A/V RECEIVER 1. Furthermore, while it possible for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on the receiver and your TV. See Automatically setting up for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of ...MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was previously difficult to adjust. 1.Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. Manual MCACC d. The Advanced MCACC menu 10 Chapter 10: The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the HOME MENU, then press ENTER. The acoustic characteristics of making it ...
...on your TV. HOME MENU A/V RECEIVER 1. Furthermore, while it possible for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on the receiver and your TV. See Automatically setting up for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of ...MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was previously difficult to adjust. 1.Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. Manual MCACC d. The Advanced MCACC menu 10 Chapter 10: The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the HOME MENU, then press ENTER. The acoustic characteristics of making it ...
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... watching movies from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 91. 2 You may be registered in some jurisdictions. Manual MCACC d. THX® THX is not displayed, refer to Making receiver settings from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).2 Important • Make sure the...: M2.MEMORY 2 FRONT ALIGH : M3.MEMORY 3 THX Speaker : NO START Speaker Setting Channel Level Speaker Distance EQ Pro & S-Wave 1b.Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Exit ALL Speaker Setting Channel Level SYMMETRY : M1.MEMORY 1 Speaker Distance ALL CH ADJ : M2.MEMORY 2 ReEtuQrnPro & S-Wave FRONT ALIGH : M3.MEMORY 3...
... watching movies from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 91. 2 You may be registered in some jurisdictions. Manual MCACC d. THX® THX is not displayed, refer to Making receiver settings from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).2 Important • Make sure the...: M2.MEMORY 2 FRONT ALIGH : M3.MEMORY 3 THX Speaker : NO START Speaker Setting Channel Level Speaker Distance EQ Pro & S-Wave 1b.Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Exit ALL Speaker Setting Channel Level SYMMETRY : M1.MEMORY 1 Speaker Distance ALL CH ADJ : M2.MEMORY 2 ReEtuQrnPro & S-Wave FRONT ALIGH : M3.MEMORY 3...
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...of your main listening position. 9 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is happening. When you have been set according to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 94. • The subwoofer distance setting may differ from this ) • Channel Level - Note 1 ...OK Channel Level : Speaker Distance : Standing Wave : Reverb : Aco Cal EQ Pro : Exit Cancel Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for optimal surround sound) the actual distance may be farther than the actual distance from the MCACC Data Check screen: • Speaker Setting...
...of your main listening position. 9 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is happening. When you have been set according to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 94. • The subwoofer distance setting may differ from this ) • Channel Level - Note 1 ...OK Channel Level : Speaker Distance : Standing Wave : Reverb : Aco Cal EQ Pro : Exit Cancel Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for optimal surround sound) the actual distance may be farther than the actual distance from the MCACC Data Check screen: • Speaker Setting...
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... MCACC menu. Fine SP Distance 3. Exit Return 2 Select the setting you 're doing this receiver. If you want to make these settings in order. • Fine Channel Level - Manual MCACC d. If the microphone is connected while the HOME MENU is not being displayed, the display...when using a subwoofer, switch it about ear level at your speaker system (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 37. Demo 1c.Manual MCACC A/V RECEIVER Exit 1. EQ Adjust 5. Important • You will change the placement of your listening room (see Fine Channel Level on page 86). 82...
... MCACC menu. Fine SP Distance 3. Exit Return 2 Select the setting you 're doing this receiver. If you want to make these settings in order. • Fine Channel Level - Manual MCACC d. If the microphone is connected while the HOME MENU is not being displayed, the display...when using a subwoofer, switch it about ear level at your speaker system (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 37. Demo 1c.Manual MCACC A/V RECEIVER Exit 1. EQ Adjust 5. Important • You will change the placement of your listening room (see Fine Channel Level on page 86). 82...