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... the speaker impedance 36 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 36 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC 37 Problems when using Phase Control 59 Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to your system Auto playback 53 ... 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 HDMI connection . . . . 42 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 42 Playing an iPod 43 Playing back...
... the speaker impedance 36 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 36 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC 37 Problems when using Phase Control 59 Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to your system Auto playback 53 ... 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 HDMI connection . . . . 42 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 42 Playing an iPod 43 Playing back...
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... 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 regarding ...
... 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 regarding ...
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About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the component you connect a component that is not compatible with displaying video this is not a malfunction. ... a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to a compatible component. 24 En Consult your equipment • The sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that the connected...
About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the component you connect a component that is not compatible with displaying video this is not a malfunction. ... a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to a compatible component. 24 En Consult your equipment • The sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that the connected...
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...03 Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., ... on the recorder. One of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to 48 kHz. 29 En Note 1 •... and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of these inputs have analog connections. When you set -top box, etc. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) ...
...03 Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., ... on the recorder. One of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to 48 kHz. 29 En Note 1 •... and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of these inputs have analog connections. When you set -top box, etc. VSX-1019AH HDMI ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL S ASSIGNABLE IN 3 OUT IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) ...
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...volume during the test tones. After this is selected, then press ENTER. It may be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue. Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for Channel Level, Speaker Distance, Standing Wave and Acoustic Cal EQ. Make sure the ...microphone is switched on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting and continue. ...
...volume during the test tones. After this is selected, then press ENTER. It may be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue. Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for Channel Level, Speaker Distance, Standing Wave and Acoustic Cal EQ. Make sure the ...microphone is switched on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting and continue. ...
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...to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Use RECEIVER to switch on. 2 Press RECEIVER on page 40). Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the ...need to be changed. • If Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are any instructions showing in turn, correspond with the names on page 93.2 Problems when using the Manual speaker setup on the characteristics of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up . If there are incorrect due to the...
...to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Use RECEIVER to switch on. 2 Press RECEIVER on page 40). Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the ...need to be changed. • If Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are any instructions showing in turn, correspond with the names on page 93.2 Problems when using the Manual speaker setup on the characteristics of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up . If there are incorrect due to the...
Owner's Manual
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...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. • ... receiver. 2 Make sure the receiver is in the GUI screen instead; when neither the album name nor the artist name is present, the row is displayed as #. • VSX-919AH ...problem, it , the file name is displayed in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 3 • If the file selected cannot be played back on this receiver. 1 Switch on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver...
...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. • ... receiver. 2 Make sure the receiver is in the GUI screen instead; when neither the album name nor the artist name is present, the row is displayed as #. • VSX-919AH ...problem, it , the file name is displayed in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 3 • If the file selected cannot be played back on this receiver. 1 Switch on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver...
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... light according to the signal being decoded, as follows: • AUTO - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is a problem. 58 En Each press cycles through your TV, not from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV). • While listening to... CD, for instance. • When PCM is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as described below.3 • Press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. DIGITAL; 06 Listening to your system Selecting MCACC presets ...
... light according to the signal being decoded, as follows: • AUTO - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is a problem. 58 En Each press cycles through your TV, not from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV). • While listening to... CD, for instance. • When PCM is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as described below.3 • Press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. DIGITAL; 06 Listening to your system Selecting MCACC presets ...
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...dB. h.This feature is best to switch the gain setting back to ON. DELAY to create a wider stereo effect with the receiver's power in order to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from 0 (all center channel sent to front (Applicable only right and left speakers, making...(s) C. c.The adjustment can be set to 90 a.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light. You shouldn't have any problems using a center speaker only). If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A. Select MAX or MID for signals other functions Setting What...
...dB. h.This feature is best to switch the gain setting back to ON. DELAY to create a wider stereo effect with the receiver's power in order to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from 0 (all center channel sent to front (Applicable only right and left speakers, making...(s) C. c.The adjustment can be set to 90 a.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light. You shouldn't have any problems using a center speaker only). If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A. Select MAX or MID for signals other functions Setting What...
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...the speaker connections.2 If the connections were wrong, turn off the power, disconnect the power cable, then reconnect properly. This may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 10 The Advanced MCACC menu ...Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO : 1b.Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Exit L : C : R : SR : SBR : SBL : SL : SW : 10 OK YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES RETRY Cancel Exit Cancel • If you see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on -screen should reflect the actual ...
...the speaker connections.2 If the connections were wrong, turn off the power, disconnect the power cable, then reconnect properly. This may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 10 The Advanced MCACC menu ...Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO : 1b.Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Exit L : C : R : SR : SBR : SBL : SL : SW : 10 OK YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES RETRY Cancel Exit Cancel • If you see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on -screen should reflect the actual ...
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...being displayed, the display will need to make these settings, you should have to connect the setup microphone to this screen. 1.Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. Make precise delay settings for your listening room (see Standing Wave on page 85). Exit Return 2 Select the setting you want to the...the Manual MCACC setup menu to make these settings once (unless you change to the Full Auto MCACC under Advanced MCACC. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 39 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. • If you...
...being displayed, the display will need to make these settings, you should have to connect the setup microphone to this screen. 1.Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. Make precise delay settings for your listening room (see Standing Wave on page 85). Exit Return 2 Select the setting you want to the...the Manual MCACC setup menu to make these settings once (unless you change to the Full Auto MCACC under Advanced MCACC. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 39 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. • If you...
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... overall balance of your ears judge which sounds best. You will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 4 When you 're having problems, the easiest option is set to the other setup • SB - Select SMALLx2 or SMALLx1 to send bass frequencies to NO, the surround ... bass (the bass frequencies that the crossover frequency is to route all the bass sounds to the Manual SP Setup menu. X-Curve 4a3.Channel Level A/V RECEIVER MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 Exit Test Tone : AUTO Return Exit Return 2 Select a setup option. • MANUAL - Depending on page 94) you didn't ...
... overall balance of your ears judge which sounds best. You will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 4 When you 're having problems, the easiest option is set to the other setup • SB - Select SMALLx2 or SMALLx1 to send bass frequencies to NO, the surround ... bass (the bass frequencies that the crossover frequency is to route all the bass sounds to the Manual SP Setup menu. X-Curve 4a3.Channel Level A/V RECEIVER MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 Exit Test Tone : AUTO Return Exit Return 2 Select a setup option. • MANUAL - Depending on page 94) you didn't ...
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...digital safety feature. 12 Additional information Chapter 12: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are no stray strands. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Sometimes the trouble may be unavailable. Power cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below . to select ... outlet, then plugging back in. power suddenly switches off even with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to ZONE 2, (ZONE 2 ON is something wrong with 2 switched on again. • Try disconnecting...
...digital safety feature. 12 Additional information Chapter 12: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are no stray strands. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Sometimes the trouble may be unavailable. Power cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below . to select ... outlet, then plugging back in. power suddenly switches off even with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to ZONE 2, (ZONE 2 ON is something wrong with 2 switched on again. • Try disconnecting...
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... 1 minute. Power indicator flashes and power turns off . No sound from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. (Other symptoms may have a serious problem. Try turning on . If the same thing happens, the receiver is a problem with surround back channel processing set to hear any other signal format. • Check that the...
... 1 minute. Power indicator flashes and power turns off . No sound from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. (Other symptoms may have a serious problem. Try turning on . If the same thing happens, the receiver is a problem with surround back channel processing set to hear any other signal format. • Check that the...
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...for best reception and there is off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna. The scan function of the receiver. Lower the volume when scanning. the soundtrack. If there is not a malfunction of your subwoofer is considerable noise in the ...Choosing the input LD there is set to multichannel analog inputs on the receiver are properly connected to the subwoofer, set it unreadable, resulting in the subwoofer output). Additional information 12 Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be caused by interference from an analog ...
...for best reception and there is off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna. The scan function of the receiver. Lower the volume when scanning. the soundtrack. If there is not a malfunction of your subwoofer is considerable noise in the ...Choosing the input LD there is set to multichannel analog inputs on the receiver are properly connected to the subwoofer, set it unreadable, resulting in the subwoofer output). Additional information 12 Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be caused by interference from an analog ...
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...• If Reverse Phase is displayed, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 67) OFF. If adjusting this receiver's Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 67) and/or the resolution settings on your component or display doesn't work, try ... OFF and a TV and another component are connected with some video game units, for components connected using component video or HDMI cables (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on the settings, etc. Can't record video. • Check that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective ...
...• If Reverse Phase is displayed, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 67) OFF. If adjusting this receiver's Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 67) and/or the resolution settings on your component or display doesn't work, try ... OFF and a TV and another component are connected with some video game units, for components connected using component video or HDMI cables (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on the settings, etc. Can't record video. • Check that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective ...
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EQ adjustments made using the Auto MCACC • There may appear identical (before and after ) when there is a recurring problem. However, these adjustments page 82 do not appear to are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting the graphical output ALL ... in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 78 if this is little or no measurable sound is incorrect. The display shows KEY LOCK • With the receiver in phase (make SPEAKERS to have been erased. • The power cord was disconnected from an air-
EQ adjustments made using the Auto MCACC • There may appear identical (before and after ) when there is a recurring problem. However, these adjustments page 82 do not appear to are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting the graphical output ALL ... in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 78 if this is little or no measurable sound is incorrect. The display shows KEY LOCK • With the receiver in phase (make SPEAKERS to have been erased. • The power cord was disconnected from an air-
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...is properly set to THROUGH, you are connecting are not, please connect them using the component or composite video jacks between source and receiver. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for ... sensor. • Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating range of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 32). Other components can't be incorrect. No picture or sound.
...is properly set to THROUGH, you are connecting are not, please connect them using the component or composite video jacks between source and receiver. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for ... sensor. • Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating range of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 32). Other components can't be incorrect. No picture or sound.
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... settings of connection (component or composite). Some components that the HDMI AV setting is set to the display. The receiver can then convert the analog information). For this is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver's component video manufacturer for support. The picture quality may also depend ... same type of your HDMI component directly to connect the depends on this receiver's power. • Set the TV side KURO LINK setting to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with HDCP still cause this message to ON. Important information regarding the HDMI...
... settings of connection (component or composite). Some components that the HDMI AV setting is set to the display. The receiver can then convert the analog information). For this is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver's component video manufacturer for support. The picture quality may also depend ... same type of your HDMI component directly to connect the depends on this receiver's power. • Set the TV side KURO LINK setting to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with HDCP still cause this message to ON. Important information regarding the HDMI...
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Check that the antenna cable is updating channels. Selected channel is not properly connected. If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop.../ON on the front panel for updating to finish. Note that can be turned off . (In this case, the various settings made on this receiver (page 45). SIRIUS radio messages Message Antenna ERROR Check Sirius Tuner Acquiring Signal Subscription Updating Updating Channels Invalid Channel Firmware Updating Cause Action Antenna is...
Check that the antenna cable is updating channels. Selected channel is not properly connected. If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop.../ON on the front panel for updating to finish. Note that can be turned off . (In this case, the various settings made on this receiver (page 45). SIRIUS radio messages Message Antenna ERROR Check Sirius Tuner Acquiring Signal Subscription Updating Updating Channels Invalid Channel Firmware Updating Cause Action Antenna is...