Owner's Manual
Page 1
...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...
Owner's Manual
Page 2
...to correct the interference by removing the mains plug from that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with liquid near this unit should be used meets the required...1404 THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE...
...to correct the interference by removing the mains plug from that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with liquid near this unit should be used meets the required...1404 THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
...home theater system. This page explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the... and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 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 YL PB PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PB R PR IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR OUT ZONE2 OUT VIDEO PR...
...home theater system. This page explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the... and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 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 YL PB PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PB R PR IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR OUT ZONE2 OUT VIDEO PR...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... 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 terminal...
... 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 terminal...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... speakers you could severely damage the amplifier. Doing so may damage 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 terminal in this (having separate terminals for bi-amping. ...on the kind of your speakers to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. 03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp...
... speakers you could severely damage the amplifier. Doing so may damage 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 terminal in this (having separate terminals for bi-amping. ...on the kind of your speakers to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. 03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
...over the receiver. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to this receiver using ...HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with no HDMI output on page 25). • If your DVD player with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can be used (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. 23 En VSX-1019AH...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 page 60). HDMI/DVI...
...over the receiver. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to this receiver using ...HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with no HDMI output on page 25). • If your DVD player with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can be used (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. 23 En VSX-1019AH...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 page 60). HDMI/DVI...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
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...a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), which...(if your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with progressive-scan video. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your source and TV are compatible ...
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...a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), which...(if your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with progressive-scan video. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your source and TV are compatible ...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... an HDMI cable to composite. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your source and TV are compatible 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...HDMI OUT PR PB Y 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 simultaneously, and it may ...
... an HDMI cable to composite. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your source and TV are compatible 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...HDMI OUT PR PB Y 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 simultaneously, and it may ...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... the receiver's different input terminals. See also see The Input Setup menu on page 39). Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3a CD Input Terminals 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. VSX-1019AH HDMI... Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. • The input functions below are all examples of so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can be input to this terminal. For example, the BD terminal is fixed to BD input...
... the receiver's different input terminals. See also see The Input Setup menu on page 39). Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3a CD Input Terminals 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. VSX-1019AH HDMI... Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. • The input functions below are all examples of so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can be input to this terminal. For example, the BD terminal is fixed to BD input...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
DVD player, etc. • If your component for more information. 28 En Please refer to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39). VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE E BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) ... DVD Audio and SACD playback, 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 playback only). VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 ...
DVD player, etc. • If your component for more information. 28 En Please refer to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39). VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE E BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) ... DVD Audio and SACD playback, 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 playback only). VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT IN 1 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
...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 • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in the United States and/or other audio components This receiver... optical digital connection when connected to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound ...
...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 • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in the United States and/or other audio components This receiver... optical digital connection when connected to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound ...
Owner's Manual
Page 31
... a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below for the sub zone (ZONE2). 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 ... the input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE2 OUT jacks on your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown...
... a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below for the sub zone (ZONE2). 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 ... the input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE2 OUT jacks on your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
... on the front panel. 2 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can use the remote sensor of the IR OUT jack. Note ... En PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with this receiver. When you use a remote control...
... on the front panel. 2 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can use the remote sensor of the IR OUT jack. Note ... En PR TROL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with this receiver. When you use a remote control...
Owner's Manual
Page 33
... on the rear of this receiver. SiriusConnect™ HOME tuner AC adapter • Connect a SiriusConnect™ tuner to the SIRIUS IN jack on each end for as many components as you will also need to activate your equipment 03 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of another Pioneer component. VSX-1019AH HDM ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE...
... on the rear of this receiver. SiriusConnect™ HOME tuner AC adapter • Connect a SiriusConnect™ tuner to the SIRIUS IN jack on each end for as many components as you will also need to activate your equipment 03 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of another Pioneer component. VSX-1019AH HDM ASSIGNABLE 13 ASSIGNABLE...
Owner's Manual
Page 40
... ON, that input is connected via a component video cable to an input terminal 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 're finished, proceed to the settings for easier identification. The dots () indicate...
... ON, that input is connected via a component video cable to an input terminal 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 're finished, proceed to the settings for easier identification. The dots () indicate...
Owner's Manual
Page 43
...iPod and iPhone are displayed as the equalizer cannot be controlled 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... the connection and retrieves data 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 ] [ Composers ] [ Audiobooks...
...iPod and iPhone are displayed as the equalizer cannot be controlled 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... the connection and retrieves data 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 ] [ Composers ] [ Audiobooks...
Owner's Manual
Page 44
...switch back to next levels. RETURN When browsing, press to move to previous levels. / When browsing, press to move to the receiver controls. ENTER When browsing, press to move to previous/next levels. / During Audiobook playback, press to switch the playback speed:...If you can play all the songs that fall into that category will play and pause modes. 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...
...switch back to next levels. RETURN When browsing, press to move to previous levels. / When browsing, press to move to the receiver controls. ENTER When browsing, press to move to previous/next levels. / During Audiobook playback, press to switch the playback speed:...If you can play all the songs that fall into that category will play and pause modes. 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 45
... maximum number of levels that you can display and play back up to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory device.4 • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): USB Top [ Music ] [ Photos ] [ Slideshow Setup ] 1/3 Note 1 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, ... name is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the contents. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. • Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this...
... maximum number of levels that you can display and play back up to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory device.4 • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): USB Top [ Music ] [ Photos ] [ Slideshow Setup ] 1/3 Note 1 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, ... name is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the contents. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. • Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this...
Owner's Manual
Page 46
...USB Top menu. Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One, Repeat Folder, Repeat All and Repeat 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,... 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:...
...USB Top menu. Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One, Repeat Folder, Repeat All and Repeat 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,... 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:...
Owner's Manual
Page 47
... Photos Slideshow Setup Top Menu Slideshow Setup A/V RECEIVER Theme : Normal(OFF) 1/3 Interval : 5 sec BGM : ON Music Select : Select Folder1 Return Return 2 Select the setting you want to play and pause. Play music files ... screen and starts a slideshow. Set the interval for five minutes, the list screen reappears. 47 En Note 1 VSX-1019AH model only: Photo files cannot be played in the pause mode for switching the photos. USB Top A/V RECEIVER Music Photos Slideshow Setup 1/3 2 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that...
... Photos Slideshow Setup Top Menu Slideshow Setup A/V RECEIVER Theme : Normal(OFF) 1/3 Interval : 5 sec BGM : ON Music Select : Select Folder1 Return Return 2 Select the setting you want to play and pause. Play music files ... screen and starts a slideshow. Set the interval for five minutes, the list screen reappears. 47 En Note 1 VSX-1019AH model only: Photo files cannot be played in the pause mode for switching the photos. USB Top A/V RECEIVER Music Photos Slideshow Setup 1/3 2 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that...