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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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... and connectors for example, when on vacation). These limits are used in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to which can radiate radio frequency... want to correct the interference by qualified service personnel. 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. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User ...
... and connectors for example, when on vacation). These limits are used in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to which can radiate radio frequency... want to correct the interference by qualified service personnel. 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. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User ...
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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. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum, do not...
... 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. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum, do not...
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...; 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. Your speakers must be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you 're using. See your speaker manual for better crossover performance. Bi-wiring... plates that connect the High to do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is when you do not remove it for the second connection is recommended. Using a banana plug for bi-amping.
...; 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. Your speakers must be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you 're using. See your speaker manual for better crossover performance. Bi-wiring... plates that connect the High to do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is when you do not remove it for the second connection is recommended. Using a banana plug for bi-amping.
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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 ...HDMI cable. 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 ... player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is...
VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN ...HDMI cable. 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 ... player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is...
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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 (... one HDMI IN DVD player etc. • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV 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 audio cables...
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 (... one HDMI IN DVD player etc. • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV 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 audio cables...
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Do not use an HDMI cable to composite. DVD player etc. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to input video signals. 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... OUT Select one TV • Connect using a composite or component cord. Please refer to make output settings. Depending on the receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may...
Do not use an HDMI cable to composite. DVD player etc. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to input video signals. 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... OUT Select one TV • Connect using a composite or component cord. Please refer to make output settings. Depending on the receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may...
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...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 audio signals can connect these instead. Connecting your equipment 03 • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs... to this terminal. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can be input to the receiver's different input terminals. b.VSX-919AH model only. no other set -top boxes'. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL...
...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 audio signals can connect these instead. Connecting your equipment 03 • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs... to this terminal. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can be input to the receiver's different input terminals. b.VSX-919AH model only. no other set -top boxes'. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL...
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... to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Make sure that the player is for more information. 28 En VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 ... player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's surround back output terminals are not used. 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 also The Input Setup menu...
... to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Make sure that the player is for more information. 28 En VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 ... player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's surround back output terminals are not used. 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 also The Input Setup menu...
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... have corresponding outputs for playback. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to 48 kHz. 29 En VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT... 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 set -top box, etc. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on ...
... have corresponding outputs for playback. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to 48 kHz. 29 En VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT... 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 set -top box, etc. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on ...
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... input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE2 OUT jacks on page 94 to use this receiver. 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... zone amplifier as shown below for the sub zone. You should have independent power (the main zone power can be used. 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 PR...
... input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE2 OUT jacks on page 94 to use this receiver. 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... zone amplifier as shown below for the sub zone. You should have independent power (the main zone power can be used. 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 PR...
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PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component for grounding purposes. 1 Decide which you use a remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain ... the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using this receiver's remote control, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at the same time...
PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component for grounding purposes. 1 Decide which you use a remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain ... the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using this receiver's remote control, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at the same time...
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...receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you have. VSX...-1019AH OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR) CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT SIRIUS IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 SUBWOOFER ULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER ANTENNA ENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) SIRIUS H Antenna SIRIUS H IN OUT CONTROL IN OUT CONTROL SRETEMUPOTE MAIN RECEIVER... RECEIVER MPXHDDADIURTPEOCH/TAALDSCEiVP/SDCoTTEdRRELCOTRCSLATTAMENGEHDONOARURMYDE PQLS...RECEIVER ZONE 2 Continue the chain in the same way for the connection. Connecting your SiriusConnect™ tuner. VSX...receiver. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another...
...receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you have. VSX...-1019AH OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR) CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT SIRIUS IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 SUBWOOFER ULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER ANTENNA ENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) SIRIUS H Antenna SIRIUS H IN OUT CONTROL IN OUT CONTROL SRETEMUPOTE MAIN RECEIVER... RECEIVER MPXHDDADIURTPEOCH/TAALDSCEiVP/SDCoTTEdRRELCOTRCSLATTAMENGEHDONOARURMYDE PQLS...RECEIVER ZONE 2 Continue the chain in the same way for the connection. Connecting your SiriusConnect™ tuner. VSX...receiver. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another...
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...Setup menu on page 60). Comp-1 Exit Finish 8 When you 've connected your component. b.VSX-919AH model only. Input function default and possible settings The terminals on page 67), you must tell the receiver which you 're finished, press RETURN. Note 1 For high-definition video (using component video ...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) ...
...Setup menu on page 60). Comp-1 Exit Finish 8 When you 've connected your component. b.VSX-919AH model only. Input function default and possible settings The terminals on page 67), you must tell the receiver which you 're finished, press RETURN. Note 1 For high-definition video (using component video ...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) ...
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...return to the previous level any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from your iPod 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 any time, press ... playback of audio content from the iPod failure 2 • The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected 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...
...return to the previous level any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from your iPod 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 any time, press ... playback of audio content from the iPod failure 2 • The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected 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...
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.... / During Audiobook playback, press to switch the playback speed: Faster Normal Slower TOP Press to return to the receiver controls. However, when video clips recorded on the iPod are played, the playback picture is set the play . Pauses/unpauses playback. ...to the iPod top menu MENU screen. DISP Press repeatedly to the iPod/USB operation mode. 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...
.... / During Audiobook playback, press to switch the playback speed: Faster Normal Slower TOP Press to return to the receiver controls. However, when video clips recorded on the iPod are played, the playback picture is set the play . Pauses/unpauses playback. ...to the iPod top menu MENU screen. DISP Press repeatedly to the iPod/USB operation mode. 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...
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...you can select in Step 2 (below : • Switch the receiver off, then on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with a large capacity..., it is likely your TV. 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 selected for the MULTI-ZONE feature (page 69). • If this error occurs, playback is interrupted...
...you can select in Step 2 (below : • Switch the receiver off, then on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with a large capacity..., it is likely your TV. 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 selected for the MULTI-ZONE feature (page 69). • If this error occurs, playback is interrupted...
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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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.... • Interval - Basic playback 05 Playing back photo files stored on the USB device while displaying photos. • Music Select - 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 previous... USB Top menu. This may not be played in the sub zone. 2 If the slideshow is set to the USB Top menu. Note 1 VSX-1019AH model only: Photo files cannot be available depending on the Theme setting. • BGM - After a slideshow launches, pressing ENTER toggles between ...
.... • Interval - Basic playback 05 Playing back photo files stored on the USB device while displaying photos. • Music Select - 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 previous... USB Top menu. This may not be played in the sub zone. 2 If the slideshow is set to the USB Top menu. Note 1 VSX-1019AH model only: Photo files cannot be available depending on the Theme setting. • BGM - After a slideshow launches, pressing ENTER toggles between ...
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... Fixed setting, the source is sent from the Other Setup menu. 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. ZONE Audio Setup 4. Specify the volume to be set to the same level as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to use that it is limited to the value set...you 're finished, press RETURN. You will return to limit the maximum volume. Volume Limit Setup 6. Flicker Reduction Setup 4d5.Volume Limit Setup A/V RECEIVER Exit Volume Limit : OFF Return Exit Finish 2 Select the Volume Limit setting you 're finished, press RETURN. ZONE Audio Setup 4. Multi Ch ...
... Fixed setting, the source is sent from the Other Setup menu. 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. ZONE Audio Setup 4. Specify the volume to be set to the same level as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to use that it is limited to the value set...you 're finished, press RETURN. You will return to limit the maximum volume. Volume Limit Setup 6. Flicker Reduction Setup 4d5.Volume Limit Setup A/V RECEIVER Exit Volume Limit : OFF Return Exit Finish 2 Select the Volume Limit setting you 're finished, press RETURN. ZONE Audio Setup 4. Multi Ch ...