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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL 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...
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL 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...
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... supply differs according to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on vacation). D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with electric appliances... norme NMB-003 du Canada. To prevent electromagnetic interference 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. DOMINGUEZ ST.
... supply differs according to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on vacation). D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with electric appliances... norme NMB-003 du Canada. To prevent electromagnetic interference 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. DOMINGUEZ ST.
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... 28 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 28 Connecting other audio components 29 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 29 Connecting AM/FM antennas 30 Connecting external antennas 30 MULTI-ZONE setup 31 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 31 Connecting an IR receiver 32 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 32 Connecting your SiriusConnect...
... 28 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 28 Connecting other audio components 29 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 29 Connecting AM/FM antennas 30 Connecting external antennas 30 MULTI-ZONE setup 31 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 31 Connecting an IR receiver 32 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 32 Connecting your SiriusConnect...
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...Checking your system settings 71 Resetting the system 72 Default system settings 72 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 73 Setting the remote to control other components 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default ... 100 Remote Control Mode Setup 101 Flicker Reduction Setup 101 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 102 Power 102 No sound 103 Other audio problems 105 Video 106 Settings 106 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 107 Display 108 Remote control 109 HDMI 109 Important information ...
...Checking your system settings 71 Resetting the system 72 Default system settings 72 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 73 Setting the remote to control other components 73 Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default ... 100 Remote Control Mode Setup 101 Flicker Reduction Setup 101 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 102 Power 102 No sound 103 Other audio problems 105 Video 106 Settings 106 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 107 Display 108 Remote control 109 HDMI 109 Important information ...
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...EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 64) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be made as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking...8226; Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections (page 19) • Bi-amping your speakers (page 20) 4 Connecting the components • About the audio connection (page 22) • About the video converter (page 22) • Connecting your TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting AM...
...EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 64) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be made as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking...8226; Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections (page 19) • Bi-amping your speakers (page 20) 4 Connecting the components • About the audio connection (page 22) • About the video converter (page 22) • Connecting your TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting AM...
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... - 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR 3 4 5 67 8 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STEREO ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND PHONES HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER...ON / OFF USB iPod iPhone VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between AM and FM radio bands (page 51). Use...
... - 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR 3 4 5 67 8 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STEREO ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND PHONES HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER...ON / OFF USB iPod iPhone VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between AM and FM radio bands (page 51). Use...
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... Use to indicate the currently selected input signal. They do not indicate the audio signals being input. Either one channel other than the ones above XC - When the headphones are being output from the receiver. Left front/Right front channel C - See Connecting a component to the ... various surround modes (page 54). AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 58). 2 Program format indicators Light to connect headphones. Center channel SL/SR - STEREO - Press for audio and photo playback (page 34, 35). Two channels other...
... Use to indicate the currently selected input signal. They do not indicate the audio signals being input. Either one channel other than the ones above XC - When the headphones are being output from the receiver. Left front/Right front channel C - See Connecting a component to the ... various surround modes (page 54). AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 58). 2 Program format indicators Light to connect headphones. Center channel SL/SR - STEREO - Press for audio and photo playback (page 34, 35). Two channels other...
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...selected (page 56). ADV.SURROUND - Lights when one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received in sleep mode (page 71). 21 MSTR Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 22 Character display Displays various system information. 23 Remote control mode indicator Lights to ...indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 14 Lights when the sound...
...selected (page 56). ADV.SURROUND - Lights when one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received in sleep mode (page 71). 21 MSTR Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 22 Character display Displays various system information. 23 Remote control mode indicator Lights to ...indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 14 Lights when the sound...
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... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT 12 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SBch A.ATT 78 D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 INPUT 3 SLEEP 6 DIMMER 9 CLASS ENTER MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS...AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP MAIN ZONE 2 12 13 14 15 16 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to adjust the level (page 97). 11 En...
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT 12 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SBch A.ATT 78 D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 INPUT 3 SLEEP 6 DIMMER 9 CLASS ENTER MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS...AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP MAIN ZONE 2 12 13 14 15 16 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to adjust the level (page 97). 11 En...
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...for Standard decoding and to the TV operation selector switch (see page 77) and the Audio or Video options (page 64 or 67). Thus if you have one TV to TV operation selector switch. CH +/- - VOL +/- - Press RECEIVER first to access: D.ACCESS - VIDEO PARAMETER - Use TUNE/ to find ... Press RECEIVER first to access the Video options (page 67). If the signal is weak, then switching to access the Home Menu (pages 36, 39, 62, 77, 93 and 98). Use to select the TV input signal. RETURN - STANDARD - Use to access the Audio options (page 64). ADV SURR - ...
...for Standard decoding and to the TV operation selector switch (see page 77) and the Audio or Video options (page 64 or 67). Thus if you have one TV to TV operation selector switch. CH +/- - VOL +/- - Press RECEIVER first to access: D.ACCESS - VIDEO PARAMETER - Use TUNE/ to find ... Press RECEIVER first to access the Video options (page 67). If the signal is weak, then switching to access the Home Menu (pages 36, 39, 62, 77, 93 and 98). Use to select the TV input signal. RETURN - STANDARD - Use to access the Audio options (page 64). ADV SURR - ...
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... channel on this button to check selected receiver settings (page 71). 9 AUDIO - Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to select ...off Phase Control (page 59). Use to access: PHASE CTRL - Controls and displays 02 Press RECEIVER first to select channels for DVD/ DVR units. 10 REMOTE SETUP - Press to switch on/off other components connected ...to the receiver (see Selecting preset codes directly on page 73 for more on DVD discs. CH +/- - DISPLAY - Press...
... channel on this button to check selected receiver settings (page 71). 9 AUDIO - Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to select ...off Phase Control (page 59). Use to access: PHASE CTRL - Controls and displays 02 Press RECEIVER first to select channels for DVD/ DVR units. 10 REMOTE SETUP - Press to switch on/off other components connected ...to the receiver (see Selecting preset codes directly on page 73 for more on DVD discs. CH +/- - DISPLAY - Press...
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... 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...SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) Important • Illustration shows the VSX-1019AH, however connections for the VSX-919AH are the same except where noted. Plugging in should be difficult. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • ...
... 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...SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) Important • Illustration shows the VSX-1019AH, however connections for the VSX-919AH are the same except where noted. Plugging in should be difficult. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • ...
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.... Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be more directly behind the listener than your ears and tilted slight downward. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be enhanced by the leading edge of the front left right Some tips for bigger rooms. • Surround and surround back speakers...
.... Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be more directly behind the listener than your ears and tilted slight downward. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be enhanced by the leading edge of the front left right Some tips for bigger rooms. • Surround and surround back speakers...
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... Left Zone 2 - Right Surround right 19 En Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Subwoofer Center Front left Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT 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 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 DVD TV/SAT...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...
... Left Zone 2 - Right Surround right 19 En Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Subwoofer Center Front left Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT 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 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 DVD TV/SAT...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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...terminal on the kind of your speakers to different amplifiers for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. 03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker... R PR IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR OUT ZONE2 OUT IN 2 DVD TV/SAT IN IN IN 3 DVR OUT IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) FRONT OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR)...) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. These must be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you 're using. See your speakers...
...terminal on the kind of your speakers to different amplifiers for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. 03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker... R PR IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR OUT ZONE2 OUT IN 2 DVD TV/SAT IN IN IN 3 DVR OUT IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) FRONT OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR)...) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. These must be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you 're using. See your speakers...
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... Setting the Video options on this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of audio input and output terminals on page 67) OFF. • The signal input resolutions that ...rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. The receiver selects the first available signal in high quality over a single cable. Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection ...
... Setting the Video options on this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of audio input and output terminals on page 67) OFF. • The signal input resolutions that ...rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. The receiver selects the first available signal in high quality over a single cable. Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection ...
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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 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV...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...-ray disc player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO...
VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 (TV...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...-ray disc player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO...
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... Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD • Synchronized operation with audio cables. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations),... logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of the TV over the receiver if the TV is displayed on the front panel display. 03 Connecting your local audio dealer for more on HDMI compatibility. About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed...
... Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD • Synchronized operation with audio cables. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations),... logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of the TV over the receiver if the TV is displayed on the front panel display. 03 Connecting your local audio dealer for more on HDMI compatibility. About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed...
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See the manuals that came with your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. 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 (DVR) FRONT CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT Y YL ...to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture ...
See the manuals that came with your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. 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 (DVR) FRONT CENTER SURROUND PRE OUT Y YL ...to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture ...
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... delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with progressive-scan video. 26 En 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 not be..., the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. 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 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR) FRONT CENTER ...
... delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with progressive-scan video. 26 En 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 not be..., the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. 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 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR) FRONT CENTER ...