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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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... one or more of this unit will not occur in a residential installation. Wash hands after removal. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Be sure that interference will be performed only by one fitted. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED...
... one or more of this unit will not occur in a residential installation. Wash hands after removal. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Be sure that interference will be performed only by one fitted. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED...
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... AR SUBWOOFER 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. 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. • To avoid ...
... AR SUBWOOFER 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. 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. • To avoid ...
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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 like (it must be used for the Speaker B and...
... 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 like (it must be used for the Speaker B and...
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... crossover network, make sure you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. These must be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. • With these connections, the Surr Back System setting...8226; To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cables to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Using a banana plug for bi-amping. 03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker High Low Front left Center Subwoofer ...
... crossover network, make sure you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. These must be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. • With these connections, the Surr Back System setting...8226; To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cables to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Using a banana plug for bi-amping. 03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker High Low Front left Center Subwoofer ...
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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...SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER L CENTER R SURROUND L This connection is required in order to listen to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is...28. 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting ...
VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE...SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER L CENTER R SURROUND L This connection is required in order to listen to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is...28. 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting ...
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... delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. You can also take advantage of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the receiver. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN...
... delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. You can also take advantage of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the receiver. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN...
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..., it may not be necessary to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Depending on the receiver. DVD player etc. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to input video signals. See the manuals that came with...; With these connections, the picture is not output to the operating instructions supplied with progressive-scan video. 26 En VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (...
..., it may not be necessary to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Depending on the receiver. DVD player etc. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to input video signals. See the manuals that came with...; With these connections, the picture is not output to the operating instructions supplied with progressive-scan video. 26 En VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (...
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...input; For example, the BD terminal is fixed to change the assignments if other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are used. b.VSX-919AH model only. See also see The Input Setup menu on page 28. • The input functions below are assigned... by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Connecting your equipment 03 • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,...
...input; For example, the BD terminal is fixed to change the assignments if other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are used. b.VSX-919AH model only. See also see The Input Setup menu on page 28. • The input functions below are assigned... by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Connecting your equipment 03 • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,...
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...'ll need to tell the receiver which input you set to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39). DVD player, etc. • If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Make sure that the player is for playback only). VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 ..., etc. • In order 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. When you...
...'ll need to tell the receiver which input you set to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39). DVD player, etc. • If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Make sure that the player is for playback only). VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 ..., etc. • In order 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. When you...
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... pre-amp), connect it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN...allowing you to connect audio components for use with audio recorders. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. 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 ...
... pre-amp), connect it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN...allowing you to connect audio components for use with audio recorders. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. 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 ...
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... not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (Zone 2) You must select ZONE 2 in two zones at the same time or, depending on this receiver. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on page 99. Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (Zone 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE2 OUT jacks and... have independent power (the main zone power can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. 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 OUT VIDEO PR ...
... not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (Zone 2) You must select ZONE 2 in two zones at the same time or, depending on this receiver. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on page 99. Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (Zone 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE2 OUT jacks and... have independent power (the main zone power can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. 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 OUT VIDEO PR ...
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... came with your component to check for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control other components on the rear of this receiver.1 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the CONTROL jacks instead of . Refer to the manual that you also have...; If you want to use the remote sensor of the IR OUT jack. When you have at least one component. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this...
... came with your component to check for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control other components on the rear of this receiver.1 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the CONTROL jacks instead of . Refer to the manual that you also have...; If you want to use the remote sensor of the IR OUT jack. When you have at least one component. PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this...
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... ENTER RETURN TOOLS PARAVMIEDTEEOR GUTI.DEDE IT PRESET DVR HDMI VIDEO SOURCE RECEIVER ZONE 2 Continue the chain in the same way for the connection. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another Pioneer component. You will need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to... activate your SiriusConnect™ tuner. VSX-1019AH HDM ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO Y YL PB ...
... ENTER RETURN TOOLS PARAVMIEDTEEOR GUTI.DEDE IT PRESET DVR HDMI VIDEO SOURCE RECEIVER ZONE 2 Continue the chain in the same way for the connection. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another Pioneer component. You will need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to... activate your SiriusConnect™ tuner. VSX-1019AH HDM ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT AUDIO Y YL PB ...
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...AUX MULTI CH IN c SIRIUS a.VSX-1019AH model only. If you have connected components to this receiver using INPUT SELECT. (DVD and other inputs can choose to rename the input function for other inputs. b.VSX-919AH model only. Select Rename to do so, or Default to return...; If your component is switched off (in Setting the Video options on page 67), you must connect your TV to this receiver differently from COAX-1 (VSX-1019AH model)/COAX (VSX919AH model) (default) to the optical input you've connected it to.The numbering (OPT-1 to 2) corresponds ...
...AUX MULTI CH IN c SIRIUS a.VSX-1019AH model only. If you have connected components to this receiver using INPUT SELECT. (DVD and other inputs can choose to rename the input function for other inputs. b.VSX-919AH model only. Select Rename to do so, or Default to return...; If your component is switched off (in Setting the Video options on page 67), you must connect your TV to this receiver differently from COAX-1 (VSX-1019AH model)/COAX (VSX919AH model) (default) to the optical input you've connected it to.The numbering (OPT-1 to 2) corresponds ...
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... you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using 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... your iPod by playlist, artist name, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any time, press RETURN. 2...
... you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using 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... your iPod by playlist, artist name, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any time, press RETURN. 2...
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... iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.2 This enables operation and display on your iPod. 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 ... Press to switch between Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off. During playback, press to set , iPod images cannot be played on this receiver's remote control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the iPod/USB operation mode. For example, you start ...
... iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.2 This enables operation and display on your iPod. 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 ... Press to switch between Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off. During playback, press to set , iPod images cannot be played on this receiver's remote control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the iPod/USB operation mode. For example, you start ...
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...the end. • When a USB memory device with the device) for this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no title assigned to the iPod/USB. It... • If the file selected cannot be played back on this receiver. • DRM-protected audio files cannot be played back, this receiver automatically skips to connect this receiver. Loading appears in the GUI screen as #. • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB function cannot be selected for the MULTI-ZONE...
...the end. • When a USB memory device with the device) for this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no title assigned to the iPod/USB. It... • If the file selected cannot be played back on this receiver. • DRM-protected audio files cannot be played back, this receiver automatically skips to connect this receiver. Loading appears in the GUI screen as #. • VSX-919AH model only: iPod/USB function cannot be selected for the MULTI-ZONE...
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Press repeatedly to switch between Random On and Random Off. 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, then press ENTER to browse ...mode Artist 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 -2:02 ...
Press repeatedly to switch between Random On and Random Off. 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, then press ENTER to browse ...mode Artist 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 -2:02 ...
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... BGM is left in the pause mode for switching the photos. This may not be played 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,... press RETURN. 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you 're finished, press RETURN. Add various effects to the USB Top menu. 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 ON. 3...
... BGM is left in the pause mode for switching the photos. This may not be played 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,... press RETURN. 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you 're finished, press RETURN. Add various effects to the USB Top menu. 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 ON. 3...