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...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 to...
...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 to...
Owner's Manual
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...P4_A_En IMPORTANT NOTICE - Make sure it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to radio...If this unit will be used to connect the unit to other reproductive harm. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 1-800-421-1404 To prevent a...
...P4_A_En IMPORTANT NOTICE - Make sure it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to radio...If this unit will be used to connect the unit to other reproductive harm. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 1-800-421-1404 To prevent a...
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... Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 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 Pioneer...
... Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 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 Pioneer...
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... audio or a video recording 70 Reducing the level of an analog signal 71 Using the sleep timer 71 Dimming the display 71 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 ...preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default preset codes 74 Controls the components 74 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert 78 Manual MCACC setup 82 Fine Channel Level 83 Fine Speaker Distance 83...
... audio or a video recording 70 Reducing the level of an analog signal 71 Using the sleep timer 71 Dimming the display 71 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 ...preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control presets 74 Default preset codes 74 Controls the components 74 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert 78 Manual MCACC setup 82 Fine Channel Level 83 Fine Speaker Distance 83...
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...video converter (page 22) • Connecting your TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 30) • Plugging in the receiver (page 35) 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 36) (Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver...8226; Switches on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 64) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on the receiver The unit is 6 Ω to 8 Ω) 6 Power On 7 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 36...
...video converter (page 22) • Connecting your TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 30) • Plugging in the receiver (page 35) 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 36) (Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver...8226; Switches on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 64) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on the receiver The unit is 6 Ω to 8 Ω) 6 Power On 7 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 36...
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... 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...EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL 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). TUNER ...
... 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...EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL 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). TUNER ...
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...Left surround/Right surround channel LFE - STEREO - See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 69). 13 iPod/iPhone/USB, VIDEO INPUT terminals Use to switch between stereo playback, and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 55). Either one channel other than the ones above ...(page 54). They do not indicate the audio signals being input when PCM signals are connected, there is no sound output from the receiver. Use to indicate the channels being output from the speakers. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - STANDARD SURROUND - AUTO...
...Left surround/Right surround channel LFE - STEREO - See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 69). 13 iPod/iPhone/USB, VIDEO INPUT terminals Use to switch between stereo playback, and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 55). Either one channel other than the ones above ...(page 54). They do not indicate the audio signals being input when PCM signals are connected, there is no sound output from the receiver. Use to indicate the channels being output from the speakers. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - STANDARD SURROUND - AUTO...
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...page 73). 3 Number buttons and other components (see Controlling the rest of time before sleep (page 71). SLEEP - Other controls 1 RECEIVER This switches between MCACC presets (page 58). SIGNAL SEL - CH LEVEL - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select...to select the input function (page 41). Controls and displays 02 Remote control 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...
...page 73). 3 Number buttons and other components (see Controlling the rest of time before sleep (page 71). SLEEP - Other controls 1 RECEIVER This switches between MCACC presets (page 58). SIGNAL SEL - CH LEVEL - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select...to select the input function (page 41). Controls and displays 02 Remote control 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...
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.... Use to access the Home Menu (pages 36, 39, 62, 77, 93 and 98). Use to access the Video options (page 67). Use TUNE/ to find preset stations (page 52). 7 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to the TV operation selector switch (see page 77) and the Audio or... Video options (page 64 or 67). Switches between stereo playback, and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 55). Press ...
.... Use to access the Home Menu (pages 36, 39, 62, 77, 93 and 98). Use to access the Video options (page 67). Use TUNE/ to find preset stations (page 52). 7 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to the TV operation selector switch (see page 77) and the Audio or... Video options (page 64 or 67). Switches between stereo playback, and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 55). Press ...
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...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 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 DVD TV/SAT IN IN IN 3 DVR...shows the VSX-1019AH, however connections for the VSX-919AH are the same except where noted. CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you...
...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 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 DVD TV/SAT IN IN IN 3 DVR...shows the VSX-1019AH, however connections for the VSX-919AH are the same except where noted. CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you...
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...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 IN IN IN 3 DVR OUT IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) FRONT ... 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...
...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 IN IN IN 3 DVR OUT IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) FRONT ... 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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... of your speakers to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Bi-wiring your speakers Your speakers can also be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you... this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. Your speakers must be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. • With... CH IN SUBWOOFER ANTENNA L CENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) VIDEO PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CONTROL OUT Surround right Surround left . 20 En
... of your speakers to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Bi-wiring your speakers Your speakers can also be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you... this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown at the left VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is recommended. Your speakers must be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. • With... CH IN SUBWOOFER ANTENNA L CENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) VIDEO PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CONTROL OUT Surround right Surround left . 20 En
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...optical cables, be converted. In this receiver. patents and other rights owners. VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and is HDMI: since this video source.1 If several types of audio...composite monitor output. 22 En Use of this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must be output This product incorporates copyright protection ...
...optical cables, be converted. In this receiver. patents and other rights owners. VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and is HDMI: since this video source.1 If several types of audio...composite monitor output. 22 En Use of this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must be output This product incorporates copyright protection ...
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...HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can be used (see KURO LINK on page 60). VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE...PB PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PB R PR IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR OUT ZONE2 OUT VIDEO PR COMPONENT VIDEO DVD TV/SAT DVR AUX IN IN OUT IN IN IN IR OUT IN CONTROL OUT CD CD-R ... 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 ...
...HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can be used (see KURO LINK on page 60). VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE...PB PR IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PB R PR IN 2 (DVR) MONITOR OUT ZONE2 OUT VIDEO PR COMPONENT VIDEO DVD TV/SAT DVR AUX IN IN OUT IN IN IN IR OUT IN CONTROL OUT CD CD-R ... 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 ...
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...make sure that the connected component is compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS...you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. See About the video converter on page 22 for more on HDMI compatibility. A DVI connection, however, does not ...
...make sure that the connected component is compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS...you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. See About the video converter on page 22 for more on HDMI compatibility. A DVI connection, however, does not ...
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...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 check whether they are both compatible), which ...delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV 25 En See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. VSX...
...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 check whether they are both compatible), which ...delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV 25 En See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. VSX...
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... to the operating instructions supplied with progressive-scan video. 26 En Depending on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to composite. Please refer to make output settings. 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...
... to the operating instructions supplied with progressive-scan video. 26 En Depending on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to composite. Please refer to make output settings. 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...
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... AR SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN L CENTER R SUR VIDEO OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one STB 27 En Connecting your equipment 03 • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you connected the settop box to the receiver's different input terminals. b.VSX-919AH model only. Refer to The Input Setup...
... AR SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN L CENTER R SUR VIDEO OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one STB 27 En Connecting your equipment 03 • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you connected the settop box to the receiver's different input terminals. b.VSX-919AH model only. Refer to The Input Setup...
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...'ll need to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is set to output multichannel analog audio. DVD player, etc. • If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL... with your component for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. 03 Connecting 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 more information. 28...
...'ll need to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is set to output multichannel analog audio. DVD player, etc. • If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL... with your component for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. 03 Connecting 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 more information. 28...
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... the sub zone can be output. You should have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on this receiver. 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...
... the sub zone can be output. You should have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on this receiver. 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...