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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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...The equipment should be determined by one fitted. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is encouraged to try to the following section carefully. D3-4-2-1-3_B_En WARNING Before plugging in a particular installation...in for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. These limits are...
...The equipment should be determined by one fitted. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is encouraged to try to the following section carefully. D3-4-2-1-3_B_En WARNING Before plugging in a particular installation...in for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. These limits are...
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...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 HDMI connection . . . . 42 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 42 Playing an iPod 43 Playing.... . . 33 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs 34 Connecting an iPod 34 Connecting a USB device 35 Plugging in the receiver 35 04 Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance 36 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 36 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto...
...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 HDMI connection . . . . 42 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 42 Playing an iPod 43 Playing.... . . 33 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs 34 Connecting an iPod 34 Connecting a USB device 35 Plugging in the receiver 35 04 Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance 36 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 36 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto...
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...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 remote to control other components 73 Selecting 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 ...
...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 remote to control other components 73 Selecting 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 ...
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...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...Switching the speaker impedance (page 36) (Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to make the connections and settings. Flow of settings on ...
...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...Switching the speaker impedance (page 36) (Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to make the connections and settings. Flow of settings on ...
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...operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on, and touching it on a level and stable surface. This can also reduce the life ...in direct sunlight or other movement - Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following places: - near a heater. in extremely hot or cold areas - in direct sunlight - Pb K058c_A1_En 7 En It can cause ...
...operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on, and touching it on a level and stable surface. This can also reduce the life ...in direct sunlight or other movement - Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following places: - near a heater. in extremely hot or cold areas - in direct sunlight - Pb K058c_A1_En 7 En It can cause ...
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...component; When the KURO LINK function is connected (page 23). 5 Character display See Display on page 9. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on . PRESET +/- - Switches between on and standby. ...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 ...
...component; When the KURO LINK function is connected (page 23). 5 Character display See Display on page 9. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on . PRESET +/- - Switches between on and standby. ...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 ...
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... the currently selected input signal. Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various surround modes (page 54). AUTO lights when the receiver is being input. Switches between Auto Surround (page 53), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 56). See Connecting a component ... LFE signal is set to select the input signal automatically (page 58). 2 Program format indicators Light to control the sub zone from the receiver. Left front/Right front channel C - They do not indicate the audio signals being output from the main zone (see MULTI-ZONE setup ...
... the currently selected input signal. Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various surround modes (page 54). AUTO lights when the receiver is being input. Switches between Auto Surround (page 53), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 56). See Connecting a component ... LFE signal is set to select the input signal automatically (page 58). 2 Program format indicators Light to control the sub zone from the receiver. Left front/Right front channel C - They do not indicate the audio signals being output from the main zone (see MULTI-ZONE setup ...
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... Direct/ Pure Direct is selected (page 56). STANDARD - MONO - Lights when the mono mode is in auto stereo mode. When one of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 53). 19 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 69...Lights when any 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 is selected (page 64). STEREO - Lights ...
... Direct/ Pure Direct is selected (page 56). STANDARD - MONO - Lights when the mono mode is in auto stereo mode. When one of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 53). 19 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 69...Lights when any 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 is selected (page 64). STEREO - Lights ...
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... to select an input signal (page 58). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to access: INPUT SELECT - Press RECEIVER first to adjust the level (page 97). 11 En Dims or brightens the display (page 71). A.ATT - Use to component control using the... following system: • White - MCACC - CH LEVEL - 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...
... to select an input signal (page 58). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to access: INPUT SELECT - Press RECEIVER first to adjust the level (page 97). 11 En Dims or brightens the display (page 71). A.ATT - Use to component control using the... following system: • White - MCACC - CH LEVEL - 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...
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...selector switch (see page 77) and the Audio or Video options (page 64 or 67). INPUT - Use to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press RECEIVER first to select channels. Use to select the VHF/UHF antennas or Cable TV. Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use ...12 En Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 52). 7 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to hook up your TV. 5 Tuner/component control buttons/HOME MENU These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding...
...selector switch (see page 77) and the Audio or Video options (page 64 or 67). INPUT - Use to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press RECEIVER first to select channels. Use to select the VHF/UHF antennas or Cable TV. Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use ...12 En Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 52). 7 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to hook up your TV. 5 Tuner/component control buttons/HOME MENU These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding...
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... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is sent from the remote control (page 73). 13 SOURCE Press to select the white commands above the number buttons (A.... MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to turn on /off other components connected to perform operations in the main zone and sub zone (page 70). ...
... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is sent from the remote control (page 73). 13 SOURCE Press to select the white commands above the number buttons (A.... MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to turn on /off other components connected to perform operations in the main zone and sub zone (page 70). ...
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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 ...Single) Important • Illustration shows the VSX-1019AH, however connections for the VSX-919AH are the same except where noted. Plugging in should be difficult. 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...
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 ...Single) Important • Illustration shows the VSX-1019AH, however connections for the VSX-919AH are the same except where noted. Plugging in should be difficult. 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...
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... equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. A fig. C 10 mm (3/8 in the event of external shocks such as a safety measure. C) fig. Make sure to match these up...
... equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. A fig. C 10 mm (3/8 in the event of external shocks such as a safety measure. C) fig. Make sure to match these up...
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... 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-ampable to do not remove it for better crossover performance. See your speaker manual for more...of your speakers to different amplifiers for bi-amping. Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for the second connection is when you connect the...
... 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-ampable to do not remove it for better crossover performance. See your speaker manual for more...of your speakers to different amplifiers for bi-amping. Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for the second connection is when you connect the...
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... types of audio input and output terminals on this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. In this receiver. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other rights owners. Note 1 ...Terminal for connection with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be output This product incorporates copyright protection technology that order). The receiver selects the first available signal in that is prohibited. CAUTION • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp...
... types of audio input and output terminals on this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. In this receiver. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other rights owners. Note 1 ...Terminal for connection with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be output This product incorporates copyright protection technology that order). The receiver selects the first available signal in that is prohibited. CAUTION • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp...
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... player, connect the player to the sound of the TV 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 a commercially available HDMI cable. VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO... CD CD-R IN OUT IN SPEAKERS FRONT AR 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 page 28. 23 En
... player, connect the player to the sound of the TV 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 a commercially available HDMI cable. VSX-1019AH ASSIGNABLE BD IN IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO Y YL HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO... CD CD-R IN OUT IN SPEAKERS FRONT AR 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 page 28. 23 En
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... page 60) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby ... on HDMI compatibility. Some components that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is compatible with displaying video this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not a malfunction. • Depending on the front panel display. "x.v.Color...
... page 60) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby ... on HDMI compatibility. Some components that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is compatible with displaying video this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not a malfunction. • Depending on the front panel display. "x.v.Color...
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... they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the receiver. 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... 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 This diagram shows connections of progressive scan video (if your TV and source component to ...
... they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the receiver. 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... 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 This diagram shows connections of progressive scan video (if your TV and source component to ...
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...an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the video component, it may not be necessary to make output settings. Depending on the receiver. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, ... (with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of progressive scan video (if 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 ...
...an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the video component, it may not be necessary to make output settings. Depending on the receiver. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, ... (with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of progressive scan video (if 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 ...