Pioneer VSX-919AH-K User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-1019AH-KVSX-919AH-K· Protect your new investmentThe details of your purchase will be on file for reference in th

Controls and displays0210En4S.RTRVLights when the Sound Retriever function is active (page 65).5MULTI-ZONELights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active

The system and the other setup11100En• Fixed – Use this setting if you’ve connected a fully integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver

The system and the other setup 11101EnRemote Control Mode Setup•Default setting: 1This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous o

Additional information12102EnChapter 12:Additional informationTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If

Additional information 12103EnNo soundAMP ERR blinks in the display, then the power automatically switches off. The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the powe

Additional information12104EnNo sound from surround back speakers.(Continued)• If the source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure that surro

Additional information 12105EnOther audio problemsSymptom RemedyBroadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in

Additional information12106EnVideoSettingsSymptom RemedyNo image is output when an input is selected.• Check the video connections of the source compo

Additional information 12107EnProfessional Calibration EQ graphical outputAfter using the Auto MCACC Setup, the speaker size setting is incorrect.• Th

Additional information12108EnDisplaySymptom RemedyThe display is dark or off. • Press DIMMER repeatedly to select a different brightness.After making

Additional information 12109EnRemote controlHDMISymptom RemedyCannot be remote controlled. • Set a 5-digit preset code corresponding to the receiver t

Controls and displays 0211EnRemote controlThe remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:• Whi

Additional information12110EnImportant information regarding the HDMI connectionThere are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals throug

Additional information 12111EnConfiguration BConnect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most conve

Additional information12112EnSIRIUS radio messagesIf the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or

Additional information 12113EnSurround sound formatsBelow is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, ca

Additional information12114EnAbout SIRIUSSIRIUS and the SIRIUS-Ready logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.About Neural – THX S

Additional information 12115EnAuto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formatsThe following charts show what you will hear wit

Additional information12116EnPreset code listYou should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please

Additional information 12117EnMatsui 10037Matsushita 10250, 10051, 10650Maxent 11755, 11211, 11756, 11757Megatron 10047, 10178, 10145Memorex 10154, 10

Additional information12118EnPlasma TelevisionPioneer 10679, 11260, 11398, 11633, 14000, 14001, 14003, 14004Akai 10812, 11675Daewoo 10661Dell 11264Ele

Additional information 12119EnDVR/VCRGeneralPioneer 20162, 20081, 20042, 20067, 20058, 22306, 22465, 22466, 22467A-Mark 20037, 20000, 20278ABS 21972Ac

Controls and displays0212EnPress TUNER first to access:D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (pa

Additional information12120EnTatung 20081, 20000, 20067Teac 20000, 20067Technics 20035, 20162, 20037, 20000Teknika 20035, 20037, 20000Thomas 20000Thom

Additional information 12121EnMagnavox 30503, 30539, 30646, 30675, 30713, 30821, 31140, 31268, 31354, 31472, 31506Marantz 30503, 30539, 30675McIntosh

Additional information12122EnDVD/VCR CombinationPioneer 31460Accurian 30675Allegro 30869Apex Digital 31061Broksonic 30695CineVision 30869, 31483Daewoo

Additional information 12123EnSatellite Set Top BoxGeneralPioneer 00329, 01308Akai 00200Allsat 00200Amstrad 00847, 01113Asat 00200Austar 00642, 00879,

Additional information12124EnCable/PVR CombinationPioneer 01877Amino 01822Cisco 01877, 01982Comcast 01982Digeo 02187General Instrument 00810Jerrold 00

Additional information 12125EnSpecificationsAmplifier sectionContinuous average power output of 90 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to

Additional information12126EnCleaning the unit• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a

LIMITED WARRANTYWARRANTY VALID ONLY IN COUNTRY OF PRODUCT PURCHASEWARRANTYPioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. (PUSA), and Pioneer Electronics Of Canada, I

Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to

Controls and displays 0213EnPress first to access:PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 59).STATUS – Press to check selected recei

Connecting your equipment0314EnChapter 3:Connecting your equipmentThis receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have t

Connecting your equipment 0315EnDetermining the speakers’ applicationSurround sound with a strong sense of presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7 spe

Connecting your equipment0316En[4] 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connectionWith these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround s

Connecting your equipment 0317EnPlacing the speakersTo achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.5.1 channel surr

Connecting your equipment0318EnConnecting the speakersEach speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make

Connecting your equipment 0319EnInstalling your speaker systemAt the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mountin

Connecting your equipment0320EnBi-amping your speakersBi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speaker

Connecting your equipment 0321EnSelecting the Surr Back systemThe surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, Speaker B and Zone 2 connections,

Connecting your equipment0322EnAbout the audio connectionThere are several types of audio input and output terminals on this receiver. The receiver se

Connecting your equipment 0323EnConnecting your TV and playback componentsConnecting using HDMIIf you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped compone

Connecting your equipment0324En• The sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver if the TV is connected using an HDMI cable. If you want to list

Connecting your equipment 0325EnConnecting your DVD player with no HDMI outputThis diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player

Connecting your equipment0326En Connecting your TV with no HDMI inputThis diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or ot

Connecting your equipment 0327En• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also see Connecting the multi

Connecting your equipment0328EnConnecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs

Connecting your equipment 0329EnConnecting other audio componentsThis receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio compo

Read these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instructions.Do not use this apparatus near water.Clean only with dry clo

Connecting your equipment0330EnConnecting AM/FM antennasConnect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and s

Connecting your equipment 0331EnMULTI-ZONE setupThis receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper

Connecting your equipment0332EnConnecting an IR receiverIf you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use th

Connecting your equipment 0333En2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component.Use a cable with

Connecting your equipment0334EnConnecting a component to the front panel inputsThe front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (VIDEO) and ster

Connecting your equipment 0335EnConnecting a USB deviceIt is possible to playback files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.• Switch

Basic Setup0436EnChapter 4:Basic SetupSwitching the speaker impedanceWe recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch

Basic Setup 0437EnAutomatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening

Basic Setup0438EnSelect Normal (Surround back), Speaker B, Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 for the Surr Back System setting according to connections to the sur

Basic Setup 0439En7 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears automatically.1Be sure to disconnect the microphone f

Contents01 Before you startChecking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Installing the receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic Setup0440En6 Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component.For example, if your DVD player only has an optical output, you will n

Basic playback 0541EnChapter 5:Basic playbackPlaying a sourceHere are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home

Basic playback0542EnPlaying a source with HDMI connection•Use INPUT SELECT to select the HDMI input you’ve connected to (for example, HDMI 1).You can

Basic playback 0543EnPlaying an iPodThis receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPo

Basic playback0544En• Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only):Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this:Playlists  SongsArtists  Albums 

Basic playback 0545EnPlaying a USB deviceIt is possible to playback files1 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.1 Switch on the recei

Basic playback0546En1Use / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu.2Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder.• To return t

Basic playback 0547EnPlaying back photo files stored on a USB memory device11Use / to select ‘Photos’ from the USB Top menu.2Use / to select a fol

Basic playback0548EnAbout playable file formatsThe USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are

Basic playback 0549EnUsing SIRIUS RadioWith SIRIUS you get The Best Radio on Radio™ with all your favorite entertainment including 100 % commercial-fr

English Italiano FrançaisNederlandsEspañolDeutsch07 KURO LINKMaking the KURO LINK connections . . . . . . . 60Cautions on the KURO LINK function. . .

Basic playback0550EnSelecting channels and browsing by genreFrom the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they

Basic playback 0551EnUsing the SIRIUS MenuThe SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features.1Press TOP MENU.2Use / to select a menu item, th

Basic playback0552En3Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.For example, to tune to 106.0

Listening to your system 0653EnChapter 6:Listening to your system Important• The listening modes and many features described in this section may not b

Listening to your system0654EnWith two channel sources, you can select from:• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to mo

Listening to your system 0655En• UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources•EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all o

Listening to your system0656EnUsing Stream DirectUse the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All u

Listening to your system 0657EnUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode•Default setting: ONWhen you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mo

Listening to your system0658EnSelecting MCACC presets• Default setting: MEMORY 1If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions1,

Listening to your system 0659En – WMA9 Pro lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being decoded.• HDMI is not assigned by default. To select an

6EnFlow of settings on the receiverThe unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily

KURO LINK0760EnChapter 7KURO LINKSynchronized operation with a KURO LINK-compatible Pioneer flat panel TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component o

KURO LINK 0761EnCautions on the KURO LINK function• Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an A

KURO LINK0762EnKURO LINK SetupYou must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as KURO LINK-compatible connected components in order to make use

KURO LINK 0763EnBefore using synchronizationOnce you have finished all connections and settings, you must:1 Put all components into standby mode.2 Tur

Using other functions0864EnChapter 8:Using other functionsSetting the Audio optionsThere are a number of additional sound settings you can make using

Using other functions 0865EnBASScAdjusts the amount of bass. –6 to +6 (dB)Default: 0 (dB)TREBLEcAdjusts the amount of treble. –6 to +6 (dB)Default: 0

Using other functions0866EnC. WIDTHi(Center Width)(Applicable only when using a center speaker)Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spread

Using other functions 0867EnSetting the Video optionsThere are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. Th

Using other functions0868EnPCINEMAc,e(PureCinema)This setting optimizes the picture for film material when the video output is set to progressive. Usu

Using other functions 0869EnSwitching the speaker systemIf you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on page 94, three speaker system se

Before you start 017EnChapter 1:Before you startChecking what’s in the boxPlease check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:• Setup

Using other functions0870En4Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the sub zone.This is only possible if you selected the Variable volume

Using other functions 0871En3 Prepare the recorder.Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels.Refer to

Using other functions0872EnResetting the systemUse this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel con

Controlling the rest of your system 0973EnChapter 9:Controlling the rest of your systemOperating multiple receiversThe remote control included with th

Controlling the rest of your system0974EnWhen the preset code is fully input, the LED flashes once to indicate that the setting is completed.4 Repeat

Controlling the rest of your system 0975EnButton(s) TV TV (Monitor) BD/DVD HDD/DVR VCR SAT/CATV SOURCE POWER ON/OFFPOWER ON/OFFPOWER ON/OFFPOWER ON/O

Controlling the rest of your system0976Ena. Controls for SACD.b. Controls for MD.Button(s) LDCD/CD-R/SACDMD/DAT TAPE SOURCE POWER ON/OFFPOWER ON/OFFP

The Advanced MCACC menu 1077EnChapter 10:The Advanced MCACC menuMaking receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menuThe Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel

The Advanced MCACC menu1078EnAutomatic MCACC (Expert)If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically setting up for

The Advanced MCACC menu 1079En• Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one setting (to save t

Controls and displays028EnChapter 2:Controls and displaysFront panel1INPUT SELECTOR dialUse to select an input function.2 STANDBY/ON Switches the rec

The Advanced MCACC menu1080En4 When you’re finished settings the options, select START then press ENTER.5 Follow the instructions on-screen.• Make sur

The Advanced MCACC menu 1081En8 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more

The Advanced MCACC menu1082EnManual MCACC setupYou can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more f

The Advanced MCACC menu 1083EnFine Channel Level•Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels)You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the

The Advanced MCACC menu1084En1 Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening

The Advanced MCACC menu 1085EnStanding Wave•Default setting: ON1/ATT 0.0dB (all filters)Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions,

The Advanced MCACC menu1086En1 Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.2 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking. Use /

The Advanced MCACC menu 1087EnUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional1 Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER. 2 Select an option and press ENT

The Advanced MCACC menu1088En4 If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel. Press RETURN when you’re done

The Advanced MCACC menu 1089EnChecking MCACC DataAt the procedure of Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 37, the procedur

Controls and displays 029En9PHONES jackUse to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.10 Lis

The Advanced MCACC menu1090En1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the MCACC Data Check menu.2 When ‘MCACC’ is highlighted, use / to select the MCACC preset

The Advanced MCACC menu 1091EnData ManagementThis system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for differ

The Advanced MCACC menu1092EnCopying MCACC preset dataIf you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on page 82),

The system and the other setup 1193EnChapter 11:The system and the other setupMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menuThe following section

The system and the other setup1194EnManual speaker setupThis receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance.

The system and the other setup 1195En2 Select the surround back speaker setting.• Normal – Select for normal home theater use with surround back speak

The system and the other setup1196En• SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none).1 Select LARGEx2 or LARGEx1 if your

The system and the other setup 1197En3 Confirm your selected setup option.The test tones will start after you press ENTER.4 Adjust the level of each c

The system and the other setup1198EnX-CurveMost soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting act

The system and the other setup 1199En• Remote Control Mode Setup – Sets this receiver’s remote control mode (page 101).• Flicker Reduction – Adjusts t