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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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...operate the equipment. These limits are used in accordance with the product will not occur in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING: Handling the cord on this material may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in... DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.
...operate the equipment. These limits are used in accordance with the product will not occur in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING: Handling the cord on this material may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in... DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.
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.... This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. ... not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver. 14 En 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...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.
.... This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. ... not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver. 14 En 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...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.
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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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... that connect the High to the Low terminals. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to different amplifiers for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. Using a banana plug for the second connection is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency ... speaker terminal on the kind of your speakers to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for bi-amping. 03 Connecting your equipment Bi...
... that connect the High to the Low terminals. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to different amplifiers for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. Using a banana plug for the second connection is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency ... speaker terminal on the kind of your speakers to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for bi-amping. 03 Connecting your equipment Bi...
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... the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is required in order to listen to this receiver using HDMI If you can be used (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. 23 En VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 ... see KURO LINK on page 60). 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. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially ...
... the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is required in order to listen to this receiver using HDMI If you can be used (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. 23 En VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 ... see KURO LINK on page 60). 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. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially ...
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...Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite. 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...
...Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite. 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...
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VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE...VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Select one TV • Connect using a composite or component cord. Depending on the receiver. You can also take advantage of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods ...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 both compatible), which ...
VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE...VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Select one TV • Connect using a composite or component cord. Depending on the receiver. You can also take advantage of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods ...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 both compatible), which ...
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... 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. When you set -top boxes'. b.VSX-919AH model only. 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...see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. • The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 39 to change the assignments if other set-top box Satellite...
... 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. When you set -top boxes'. b.VSX-919AH model only. 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...see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. • The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 39 to change the assignments if other set-top box Satellite...
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...see also The Input Setup menu on page 39). Please refer to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is set up the receiver you'll need to the operating instructions supplied with 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. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1...
...see also The Input Setup menu on page 39). Please refer to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is set up the receiver you'll need to the operating instructions supplied with 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. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1...
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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) FRONT CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT ..., sound problems may 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 're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.
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) FRONT CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT ..., sound problems may 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 're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.
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...VIDEO PR COMPONENT VIDEO MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (Zone 2) below . You should have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. 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... depending on page 94 to specify the volume settings in the sub zone will also need a separate amplifier if you may need to use this receiver. However, you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (Zone 2) You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting on...
...VIDEO PR COMPONENT VIDEO MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (Zone 2) below . You should have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. 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... depending on page 94 to specify the volume settings in the sub zone will also need a separate amplifier if you may need to use this receiver. However, you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (Zone 2) You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting on...
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...you also have SR CONTROL jacks which can use the IR terminology. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your components using a mini-plug cable...), you won't be used to the IR receiver. 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...
...you also have SR CONTROL jacks which can use the IR terminology. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your components using a mini-plug cable...), you won't be used to the IR receiver. 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...
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...A MONITOR OUT IN IR VIDEO OUT IN CON- Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another Pioneer component. VSX-1019AH OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR) CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT SIRIUS IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL ... INPUT SBch SIGNAL SEL SELINEPCUT T MCACC A.ATT CH LEVEL DIMMER VOMLUASMTEEENRTECRLASS TUNER SLEEP SIRIUS CD-R MUTE ANT AUDIO TV DISPINFO CTRL RECEIVER MPXHDDADIURTPEOCH/TAALDSCEiVP/SDCoTTEdRRELCOTRCSLATTAMENGEHDONOARURMYDE PQLS CH STATUS MEMORY TUNE ADV MSUERNRU ENTER RETURN TOOLS PARAVMIEDTEEOR GUTI.DEDE IT PRESET DVR HDMI VIDEO SOURCE...
...A MONITOR OUT IN IR VIDEO OUT IN CON- Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another Pioneer component. VSX-1019AH OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR) CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT SIRIUS IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL ... INPUT SBch SIGNAL SEL SELINEPCUT T MCACC A.ATT CH LEVEL DIMMER VOMLUASMTEEENRTECRLASS TUNER SLEEP SIRIUS CD-R MUTE ANT AUDIO TV DISPINFO CTRL RECEIVER MPXHDDADIURTPEOCH/TAALDSCEiVP/SDCoTTEdRRELCOTRCSLATTAMENGEHDONOARURMYDE PQLS CH STATUS MEMORY TUNE ADV MSUERNRU ENTER RETURN TOOLS PARAVMIEDTEEOR GUTI.DEDE IT PRESET DVR HDMI VIDEO SOURCE...
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...b.VSX-919AH model only. 04 Basic Setup 6 Select the input(s) to which input terminal your DVD player only has an optical output, you will return to the System Setup menu. When set to ON, assignments cannot be selected directly with the numbers beside the inputs on the receiver generally.... • Input Skip - You will need to change the DVD input function's Digital In setting from (or in addition 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...
...b.VSX-919AH model only. 04 Basic Setup 6 Select the input(s) to which input terminal your DVD player only has an optical output, you will return to the System Setup menu. When set to ON, assignments cannot be selected directly with the numbers beside the inputs on the receiver generally.... • Input Skip - You will need to change the DVD input function's Digital In setting from (or in addition 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...
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...; 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 ] [ ...Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod. Loading appears in the front panel display of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver. • VSX-919AH...
...; 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 ] [ ...Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod. Loading appears in the front panel display of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver. • VSX-919AH...
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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 ... start scanning. / Press to skip to change the song playback information displayed in a particular category by a particular artist. Note 1 You cannot use this receiver's remote control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to next levels. Basic playback controls The following table shows the...
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 ... start scanning. / Press to skip to change the song playback information displayed in a particular category by a particular artist. Note 1 You cannot use this receiver's remote control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to next levels. Basic playback controls The following table shows the...
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... not support a USB hub. • Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this receiver. • DRM-protected audio files cannot be selected for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no title ...doesn't remedy the problem, it , the file name is displayed in the GUI screen as #. • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB function cannot be played back on this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no responsibility for...
... not support a USB hub. • Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this receiver. • DRM-protected audio files cannot be selected for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no title ...doesn't remedy the problem, it , the file name is displayed in the GUI screen as #. • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB function cannot be played back on this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no responsibility for...
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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...information displayed in the front panel display. MENU 46 En During playback, press to previous/next track. 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...information displayed in the front panel display. MENU 46 En During playback, press to previous/next track. 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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...the folder containing the music files to be played when BGM is set to ON. 3 When you want 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 ...8226; BGM - RETURN, Stops the Player and returns to start playback.2 The selected content is left in full screen and starts a slideshow. 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...
...the folder containing the music files to be played when BGM is set to ON. 3 When you want 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 ...8226; BGM - RETURN, Stops the Player and returns to start playback.2 The selected content is left in full screen and starts a slideshow. 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...