Pioneer VSA-AX10 Bedienungsanleitung

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIERVSA-AX10Operating InstructionsThis is the updated manual for the VSA-AX10amplifier that has been modified with an i

10EnQuick Start Guide Part1Home Theater: The BasicsMost consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used

100EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTHXTHX Cinema™ processing :THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-re

101EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTRe-Equalization™ : The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when pla

102EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSpeaker Placement InformationPlacement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realist

103EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTSpeaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (Luca

104EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingi.LINK Related MessagesBUS FULLThe i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and can-not transmit any more data.CAN

105EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT• Refer to the manual that came with thesource player.• Refer to the manual that came with thesource pl

106EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving• Call a Pioneer-accredited repair center.• Check all connections.• Connect the MONITOR OUT jack to theTV mon

107EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT• Change the setting to YES or PLUS(p.41) or set the front speakers to SMALL.• Adjust the output settin

108EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO (p.52)(make sure your LD player is hooked upwith analog connections in additi

109EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT• Make sure the component is connectedcorrectly (p.19-21).• Select the correct function.• Please read t

11EnQUICK START GUIDEBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.Instruction for i

110EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving• Switch the LISTENING CH SELECT toAUTO and switch to the HOME THX orSTANDARD listening mode (p.50-51).• Swit

111EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT• Connect two surround back speakers(p.26) and make the settings accordingly(p.40).• The MCACC system w

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12EnQuick Start Guide Part122222 Speaker ConnectionsHome theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; cente

13EnQUICK START GUIDESTATUSSPEAKERA/BLOUDNESSINPUTATT.AmplifierMAIN SUBSIGNALSELECTTAPE 2MONITORSYSTEMSETUPDISPLAYDIMMERVIDEOSELECTEFFECT/CH SEL.BASS/

14En11111 Auto Surround Sound SetupIf setting up your surround sound speakers seems like it's going to be an involved task you only need touse t

15EnQUICK START GUIDEQuick Start Guide Part210Auto Surround SetupPlease Wait Caution!! Test tone is output loudly.[Cancel]Auto Surroun

16EnQuick Start Guide Part211Check the speaker settings on theOSDIf they match your speaker configuration make sureOK,GO NEXT is selected and press

17EnQUICK START GUIDE22222 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound1 Make sure the amplifier, your TV, and your DVD player are switchedON.2Press the DVD/LD

18EnConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TVConnect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up with either component video, S video, or compos-it

19EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting Video ComponentsConnect your video components to the jacks as shown on the following pag

2En This product is for general household purposes. Anyfailure due to use for other than household purposes(such as long-term use for business purpose

20EnConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting VCRs or DVRsConnect the video signal with either S video or composite video cords (see p.18). Use analog audio

21EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONRLVCR1 /DVROUTDVD /LD INTVINSATINININININOUTOUTOUTINININVCR2OUTINVCR3OUTINOUTMONITOROUTMONITOROUTPHONOCDOUTPLAYPLAYININ

22EnConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting Analog Audio ComponentsConnect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connect

23EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-A or SACDcompatible player)If you have a DVD-A or SACD compatible player,

24EnConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting Digital Audio ComponentsConnect your digital components as shown below. The VSA-AX10-S has three coaxial, five

25EnPREPARATIONPREPARATION7 Coaxial cords/Optical cablesCommercially available digital audio coaxialcords (standard video cords can also be used) orop

26EnConnecting SpeakersWe recommend a full complement of seven speakers and a subwoofer as shown here but, naturally,everyone's home setup will v

27EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentPlacing Your SpeakersProper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your syst

28EnConnecting Your EquipmentAC Power CordPlug in the power cord first to the amplifier and then to the wall outlet after you have finished hooking up

29EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONUsing i.LINK InterfaceWhat is i.LINK?i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed interface for digital audio, vide

PREPARATIONPREPARATIONPREPARATION3EnFeaturesAdvanced Multichannel Stereophonic ConceptThe VSA-AX10-S amplifier is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-

30En7 i.LINK connectorsUse a 4-pin, S400 i.LINK cable, less than 3.5 m long,to connect i.LINK-equipped components.Be sure to insert the i.LINK cable s

31EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONCreating an i.LINK NetworkUsing the i.LINK interface it is possible to chain up to 17 components together so that the digita

32EnDisplays & ControlsFront PanelAll the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel pushgently on

33EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & Controls11 MIDNIGHT button (see p.59)Use to switch the amplifier into MIDNIGHTmode.12 LOUDNESS button (see p.

34EnDisplays & ControlsBack PanelAll the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here.1 DIGITAL OUT terminals (see p.24)Use th

35EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & ControlsFRONTCENTERSUR-ROUNDSUR-ROUND BACK(Single)LRLRLRLRAC INıSELECTABLESPEAKERSRS-232C··ªªÅAC OUTLETYYP

36EnDisplays & ControlsRemote ControlThese pages describe the buttons on the remote control. Since the screen on this LCD remote control changeswh

37EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplays & ControlsBasic Amplifier LCD ScreensAmplifier MAIN Screen188234567MAIN SUB(DVD-A /SACD)DIGITALNRACOUSTICCA

38EnDisplays & ControlsAmplifier SUB Screen-STATUSSPEAKERA/BLOUDNESSINPUTATT.MAIN SUBSIGNALSELECTTAPE 2MONITORSYSTEMSETUPDISPLAYDIMMERVIDEOSELECTE

39EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONDisplayAll the display information is explained and/or referenced here.ATT – Lights when INPUT ATT is used toreduce the leve

4EnTable of ContentsFeatures ... 3Before You Start ... 6Checking the Su

40EnTo ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following setup operations. Some of these may bethe same (and take precedence over) the s

41EnSURROUND SETUPSPEAKER SYSTEMSThe following steps show you how to select the correct setup for the type and number of speakers youconnected. Most i

42En92.1. Speaker Systems Manual Free ” Normal Surround ” FRONT [ LARGE ] CENTER [ LARGE ] SURROUND [ LARGE ] SURR BACK [LARGE

43EnSURROUND SETUP1CHANNEL LEVEL should be selected. Ifit isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectand press ENTER.2There are three ways to set theCHANNEL LE

44EnSetting Up for Surround Sound3Adjust the level of each channel usingthe 23 buttons (except for the AUTOsetting where the adjustment is doneautomat

45EnSURROUND SETUPSetting Up for Surround Sound 32.75m2.45m2.45m1.15m1.25m1.65m1.85m3.35m2.3. Speaker Distance Manual LEFT [ ] CENTER [ ] RIGH

46EnSetting Up for Surround Sound2.4. Acoustic Cal EQPlease Wait Caution!! Test tone is output loudly.[Cancel]Manual3Acoustic Calibration

47EnSURROUND SETUP631252505001k2k4k8k16k2.4. Acoustic Cal EQManual Target Curve: CUSTOM1 Channel [L •SMALL][Return]4631252505001k2k4k8k16k2.4

48EnSetting Up for Surround SoundData Copy of Acoustic Calibration EQWe recommend that after you have completed AUTO SURROUND SETUP (p.14) or adjusted

49EnSURROUND SETUPCheck the Auto Settings5If you want to check what settings have been input for your surround sound parameters you can do it followin

5EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONEXPERTQUICK START GUIDESURROUND SETUPBASICTable of ContentsAdjusting the Brightness of the Display(DISPLAY DIMMER) ...

50EnStereo and Multichannel PlaybackThe following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS sound sources with the VSA-AX10-S.Befor

51EnBASICBasic OperationmemoIf the TAPE 2 indicator is visible in thedisplay, it means the TAPE 2 MONITORis on. Press TAPE 2 MONITOR on theAMPLIFIER s

52EnSwitching i.LINK/ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputThis button selects the type of input signal, i.LINK, ANALOG, DIGITAL or 2 RF, sent to the amplifier.

53EnBASICPlayback of up to 192kHz, 24-bit sound formatsThis amplifier is capable of playing back 96kHz/24bit sound formats (such as DTS 96/24 and PCM

54EnBasic OperationSTANDARD modesThis mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, MPEG, Dolby Surround and DTS sources as well as surroundmatrix decod

55EnBASICBasic OperationHOME THX modesTHX and HOME THX are technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Theaim of

56EnBasic OperationADVANCED CINEMA modesThe ADVANCED CINEMA mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-visual sou

57EnBASICBasic OperationADVANCED CONCERT modesThe ADVANCED CONCERT (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into avar

58EnBasic OperationReducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function)To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This feature is effective with

59EnBasic OperationBASICListening in MIDNIGHT ModeThis useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at

6EnBefore You StartChecking the Supplied AccessoriesPlease check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.Preparing the Remote

60EnBasic OperationAdjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL)You can adjust the low (bass) and high (treble) frequencies. The TONE button can also be us

61EnBasic OperationBASICmemoDVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN PlaybackThere are two types of MULTI CH IN modes: DIRECT and ADJUST. In the latter you can add

62EnBasic OperationInput AttenuatorThe input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it is too strong, causing distortion in thesou

63EnBasic OperationBASICVideo SelectThis function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. Thesou

64EnBasic OperationAdjusting the Brightness of the Display (DISPLAY DIMMER)Use the DISPLAY DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent d

65EnBasic OperationBASICStatus DisplayThe Status display lets you see what the status is for most of the settings in this section.1Press AMP. Choose t

66EnRemote Control of Other Components41Press the REMOTE SETUP.The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remotecontrol's screen.2Press the PRESET RECA

67EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsBASIC6Press the number 1 button.If the component you are trying to control turns on/off,the setup for this compo

68EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsProgramming Signals from Other Remote Controls (LEARNING Mode)If preset codes are not available for your compone

69EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsBASICmemoLocking the SettingsThis feature allows you to lock the REMOTE SETUP settings so that they cannot be ch

7EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONPREPARATIONBefore You StartOpening the Front PanelTo open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with yo

70EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsUsing the Remote Control with Other ComponentsDVD and TV operations• The following operations are available from

71EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsBASICSetting up the DIRECT FUNCTIONChanging the direct function from ON (the default) will not be necessary for

72EnUsing Other Functions1 (if necessary)Functions that can be recordedmemoSTATUSSPEAKERA/BLOUDNESSINPUTATT.AmplifierMAIN SUBSIGNALSELECTTAPE 2MONITOR

73EnUsing Other FunctionsEXPERTSpeaker System B SetupBi-amping the front speakersFor bi-amp playback you can connect both the A and B speaker terminal

74EnUsing Other FunctionsSwitching A/B Speaker SystemThis unit has three types of speaker systems A, B, A&B. This switch allows you to select the

75EnUsing Other FunctionsEXPERTPHONOCDOUTPLAYPLAYININININRRLRL12RLRLRLRLRLLAUDIOS400AUDIOFRONTFRONTCENTERCENTERSUB W.SUB W.SUR-ROUNDSUR-ROUNDSUR-ROUND

76EnUsing Other Functions• You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing theamplifier's remote cont

77EnUsing Other FunctionsEXPERTMulti OperationsMulti operations allow you to tell the amplifier and your other components to do a number of things wit

78EnUsing Other FunctionsPerforming multi operationsDo the following to use the MULTI OPERATIONS.1Press the MULTI OPERATIONbutton.2Press the function

79EnUsing Other FunctionsEXPERTSystem offThe SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the amplifier and your other components to stop and/or turn off wit

8En1Make sure the batteries are in theremote control (see page 6, ifnecessary).2Press REMOTE SETUP on the remotecontrol.Access to the different setup

80EnUsing Other Functions6Select the button for the commandyou want to input (for example, 7[stop]).The command and component chosen will appear inthe

81EnUsing Other FunctionsEXPERTEditing Remote Control Screen Names (ITEM MEMO)Use the ITEM MEMO capability to add more information to the remote contr

82EnUsing Other FunctionsEditing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL)Use the KEY LABEL capability to rename the buttons (keys) on the remote control screens for

83EnUsing Other FunctionsEXPERTmemoIf you want to re-draw the image,choose a new image (for example )and then press the EDIT button.Use the 5∞2 3 butt

84EnUsing Other FunctionsResetting the Remote ControlThe following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control.1Hold down

85EnAdvanced SetupEXPERTAssigning the Digital InputsIf you did not hook up your digital equipment in accordance with the default settings for the digi

86EnAdvanced SetupAssigning the Component Video InputsIf you used component video cords (and only if you did so) to connect any equipment you must tel

87EnAdvanced SetupEXPERT1Turn on the amplifier and yourTV, press the AMP on the remotecontrol.2Press the SUB button on theremote control.3Press the SY

88EnAdvanced Setup7Use the 2 3 buttons to selectthe source you want.When you assign an i.LINK-equipped videocomponent, select the input source to whi

89EnAdvanced SetupEXPERTSTATUSSPEAKERA/BLOUDNESSINPUTATT.AmplifierMAIN SUBSIGNALSELECTTAPE 2MONITORSYSTEMSETUPDISPLAYDIMMERVIDEOSELECTEFFECT/CH SEL.BA

9EnPREPARATIONPREPARATIONPREPARATION+VOL +ENTERFUNCTIONTVCONTROLMUTINGMASTER VOLUMESYSTEMOFFMULTIOPERATIONSTANDBY/ON–VOL –CH –CH +FUNCTIONuse

90EnAdvanced SetupOSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENTUse this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems difficult to see all the instructions on th

91EnAdvanced SetupEXPERTFollow steps 1-4 on page 89, if necessary, to get to thestarting point mentioned here.1BASS PEAK LEVEL should beselected if it

92EnAdvanced Setup DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLThis feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects even at low volumes. It does this bycompre

93EnAdvanced SetupEXPERTMULTI CH IN SELECTUse this feature to adjust the type of output for audio signals which were input from MULTI CH INPUTterminal

94EnAdvanced SetupFollow steps 1-4 on page 89, if necessary, to get to thestarting point mentioned here.1FUNCTION RENAME should beselected if it isn’t

95EnAdvanced SetupEXPERTHI-BIT/HI-SAMPLINGUse HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING mode when listening to CDs, DVDs or other digital soundtracks for wider dynamicrange,

96EnAdvanced SetupTHX Audio SetupTHX Ultra2 Subwoofer SetupIf you have a high-precision speaker that outputs very low frequencies, the sound may have

97EnAdvanced SetupEXPERTFollow steps 1-4 on page 96, if necessary, to get to thestarting point mentioned here.1SB SP POSITION should be selectedif it

98EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving5.1 channeldigital surroundtrack4 channel analogsound track (Matrix)Dolby Digital for movie filmsSoundtracks u

99EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERTDolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II is an improved version of Dolby Pro Logic technology with extended