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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-AX10
Operating Instructions


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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
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Operating Environment H045 En
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5
°C ­ +35°C (+41°F ­ +95°F); less than 85%RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install in the following locations
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Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial
light
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Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly
ventilated location
VENTILATION: When installing this unit, make
sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to
improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at
rear and front, and 30 cm at each side).
WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating, to
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus
on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick
pile.
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Installing the Receiver
CAUTION!
· Do not cover this unit in any way, for example with
a sheet or piece of cloth. This would prevent proper
heat dispersal.
· Do not any place object directly on top of this unit.
This also would prevent proper heat dispersal.
· Be sure to leave adequate ventilation space around
the receiver! When installing in a rack, shelf, etc.,
be sure to leave more than 20 cm of space above
the receiver.


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TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
Only multi-voltage model is provided with
these switches. Mains voltages in Saudi
Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. Never use
this model with the 110 V setting in Saudi
Arabia.
The line voltage selector switches are on the rear
panel. Check that they are set properly before
plugging the power cord into the household wall
socket. If the voltage is not properly set or if you
move to an area where the voltage requirements
differ, adjust the selector switches as follows.
1. Use a medium-size screwdriver.
2. First, insert the screwdriver in the groove of
the upper voltage selector, and adjust so that
the tip of the groove points to the voltage value
of your area.
3. Next, insert the screwdriver in the groove of
the lower voltage selector and adjust until the
voltage is the same as at the upper one.
CAUTION 220 V
Power source voltage is factory adjusted 220 volts. If
your area is different, change voltage selectors settings.
220V
230-240V
110V
120-127V
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
110V
120
-127V
230
240V
220V
This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires
repair will be charged for even during the warranty
period.
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AC Power Cord & Socket
This model has two power cords and plug
converters. Since the type of cord and the plug
converter which can be used depends on the
power voltage in each region or country, you must
be aware of the power voltage in your country/
region. If cord and/or plug converter are used
incorrectly they could cause a fire or other
extremely dangerous situations. Please make
sure you use the correct cord and plug converter.
For more information see page 30.


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Table of Contents
Features ................................................. 6
Before You Start .................................... 7
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................... 7
Power Cords and Plug Converters ............................. 7
Opening the Front Panel ............................................. 7
Preparing the Remote Control .................................... 8
Loading the batteries ............................................. 8
Remote Control Battery Alarm .............................. 8
The Touch Pen & Lock ............................................ 8
Remote Control Cushions ...................................... 8
Operating range of remote control unit ............... 8
Setting Up the Remote Control .................................. 9
Remote Control Backlight ......................................... 10
Quick Start Guide Part 1 ..................... 11
Home Theater: The Basics ........................................ 11
1)Your Home System ........................................... 11
2)The Source Material .......................................... 11
3)The Listening Modes ......................................... 11
Conclusion ............................................................ 11
1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV ..................... 12
Digital Connections .............................................. 12
2 Speaker Connections ........................................... 13
3 Setting up the Main Unit ...................................... 14
4 Assigning the Digital Inputs ................................ 14
Quick Start Guide Part 2 ..................... 15
1 Auto Surround Sound Setup ............................... 15
2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound ................. 18
3 Personalizing Your Sound .................................... 18
Connecting Your Equipment .............. 19
Connecting your TV ................................................... 19
Video Converter .................................................... 19
Connecting Video Components ................................ 20
Connecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player ........... 20
Connecting VCRs or DVRs ................................... 21
Connecting a Video Component
to the Front Panel ................................................. 21
Connecting Satellite TV Components ................. 22
Connecting Analog Audio Components .................. 23
Cassette deck placement ..................................... 24
Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs
(DVD-A or Super Audio CD compatible player) ... 24
Connecting Digital Audio Components ................... 25
Digital Input Default Settings .............................. 26
Connecting the Radio Antennas ............................... 27
Using outdoor antennas ...................................... 27
Connecting Speakers ................................................. 28
Placing Your Speakers ............................................... 29
Speaker placement ............................................... 29
AC Power Cord ........................................................... 30
Displays & Controls ............................ 31
Remote Control .......................................................... 31
Basic Receiver LCD Screens ..................................... 32
Receiver MAIN Screen ......................................... 32
Receiver SUB Screen ........................................... 33
Back Panel .................................................................. 34
Front Panel ................................................................. 36
Display ........................................................................ 38
Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 39
SPEAKER SYSTEMS .................................................. 40
CHANNEL DELAY ...................................................... 43
CHANNEL LEVEL ....................................................... 44
Acoustic Calibration EQ ............................................ 45
Check the Auto Settings ............................................ 47
Basic Operation ................................... 48
Stereo and Multichannel Playback ........................... 48
Switching the channels used for playback
(LISTENING CH SELECT) ..................................... 49
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ......... 50
Playback of 96kHz 24 bit sound formats ............. 50
Listening Modes ........................................................ 51
STEREO modes ..................................................... 51
STANDARD modes ............................................... 51
HOME THX modes ............................................... 52
ADVANCED CINEMA modes ................................ 53
ADVANCED CONCERT modes ............................. 54
Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes ... 54
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ ................... 55
Reducing Noise During Playback
(DIGITAL NR Function) .............................................. 55
Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode ................................... 56
Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ................................. 56
Adjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL) ........ 57
DVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback .............. 58
DUAL MONO setting and Playback .......................... 59
Input Attenuator ......................................................... 59
TAPE 2 MONITOR ...................................................... 59
Using the Headphones .............................................. 60
Video Select ............................................................... 60
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display .................. 61
Status Display ............................................................ 61
Using the Tuner ................................... 62
Channel Step Setting ................................................. 62
Automatic and Manual Tuning ................................. 62
MPX Mode ............................................................ 63
Direct Access Tuning ................................................. 63
Memorizing Frequently Used Stations .................... 64
Naming Memorized Stations .................................... 65
Recalling Memorized Stations .................................. 66


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Remote Control of Other
Component .......................................... 67
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other
Components ............................................................... 67
Recalling Settings Stored in the
Remote Control ..................................................... 67
Programming Signals from Other Remote
Controls (LEARNING Mode) ................................ 69
Locking the Settings .................................................. 70
Using Remote Control with Other Components ..... 71
DVD and TV operations ........................................ 71
Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION ........................... 72
Using Other Functions ........................ 73
Recording from Audio/Video Components ............ 73
Speaker System B Setup ........................................... 74
Stereo playback in another room ........................ 74
Bi-amping the front speakers .............................. 74
Bi-wiring your speakers ....................................... 74
Switching A/B Speaker System ........................... 75
Connecting Additional Amplifiers ............................ 76
Pre Out Power Setup ................................................. 77
The PIONEER SR System:
Operating other PIONEER components ................... 77
Multi Operations ........................................................ 78
Performing multi operations ............................... 79
System off .................................................................. 80
Using System off .................................................. 81
Editing Remote Control Screen Names
(ITEM MEMO) ............................................................. 82
Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL) ....................... 83
Resetting the Main Unit ............................................ 85
Resetting the Remote Control .................................. 85
Advanced Setup .................................. 86
Assigning the Digital Inputs ...................................... 86
Assigning the Component Video Inputs .................. 87
Expert Setup ............................................................... 88
OSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENT ........... 89
BASS PEAK LEVEL ............................................... 90
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL .............................. 91
MULTI CH IN SELECT ........................................... 92
FUNCTION RENAME ............................................ 93
THX Audio Setup ....................................................... 94
THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup .............................. 94
Surround Back Speaker Position ......................... 95
Re-Equalization ..................................................... 96
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving .... 97
Dolby ........................................................................... 97
Dolby Digital ......................................................... 97
Dolby Pro Logic II ................................................. 98
Dolby Digital Surround EX .................................. 98
DTS ............................................................................. 99
DTS ........................................................................ 99
DTS-ES .................................................................. 99
DTS Neo:6 ............................................................. 99
DTS 96/24 .............................................................. 99
THX ............................................................................. 99
Speaker Placement Information ............................. 101
Audio Block Diagram ............................................... 103
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 104
Specifications ........................................................... 110