Pioneer VSX-1019AH User manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-1019AH-K
VSX-919AH-K
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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
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time (for example, when
on vacation). D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En
IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND
KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. D1-4-2-6-1_En
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
Model Number: VSX-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K
Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC.
Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA
Phone: [phone]
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this
material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the Electronics
Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org. K057_En
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with the
product will expose you to chemicals listed on
proposition 65 known to the State of California and
other governmental entities to cause cancer and
birth defect or other reproductive harm.
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Wash hands after handling
WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filled
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
or moisture. D3-4-2-1-3_B_En
WARNING
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
Information to User
Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment. D8-10-2_A1_En
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment. D3-4-2-1-7a_A_En
VENTILATION CAUTION
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
30 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En
CAUTION
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,
make sure the unit has been installed so that the
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
(for example, when on vacation). D3-4-2-2-2a_A_En
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CAUTION
To prevent fire hazard, the
Class 2 Wiring Cable
should be used for
connection with speaker,
and should be routed
away from hazards to
avoid damage to the
insulation of the cable.
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. K041_En
For U.S. and Australia Model
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Contents
01 Before you start
Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
02 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . 13
03 Connecting your equipment
Rearpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . 15
Otherspeakerconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Some tips forimproving sound quality . . . . . 17
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing yourspeakersystem . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround
connections
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bi-amping yourspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bi-wiring yourspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting the Surr Back system . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Zone 2 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SpeakerB setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bi-Amping setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
About the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting yourTV and playback
components
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting yourDVD playerwith no HDMI
output
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting yourTV with no HDMI input . . . 26
Connecting a satellite/cable receiverorother
set-topbox
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR
and othervideo sources
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 28
Connecting otheraudio components . . . . . . . 29
About the WMA9 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 otherPioneercomponents
with this unit’s sensor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting yourSiriusConnect™ Tuner . . . . . 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 speakerimpedance . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the OSD display language
(OSD Language)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Automatically setting upforsurround sound
(Auto MCACC)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Problems when using the Auto
MCACC Setup
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
The Input Setupmenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Input function default and possible settings . . . 40
05 Basic playback
Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playing a source with HDMI connection . . . . 42
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 42
Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Playing back audio files stored on an iPod . . . 43
Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playing back audio files stored on
a USB memory device
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playing back photo files stored on
a USB memory device
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Listening to SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using the SIRIUS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using Neural THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
06 Listening to your system
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . 54
Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . . 55
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using surround back channel processing . . . . 56
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . 57
Setting the UpMix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Bettersound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . 59
Thank you forbuying this Pioneerproduct. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
yourmodel properly. Afteryou have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place forfuture reference.
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07 KURO LINK
Making the KURO LINK connections . . . . . . . 60
Cautions on the KURO LINK function . . . . . . 61
About connections with a product of
a different brand that supports
the KURO LINK function
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
KURO LINK Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Setting the PQLS function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Synchronized ampmode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Synchronized ampmode operations . . . . . . 63
Canceling synchronized ampmode . . . . . . . 63
08 Using other functions
Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting the Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Switching the speakersystem . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Making an audio ora video recording . . . . . . . 70
Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . 71
Using the sleeptimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Checking yoursystem 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
othercomponents
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 receiversettings from the Advanced
MCACC menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Fine SpeakerDistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust . . . . . . . . . . 85
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional . . . . . . 86
Checking MCACC Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
SpeakerSetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
SpeakerDistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Acoustic Cal EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Renaming MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Copying MCACC preset data . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Clearing MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
11 The system and the other setup
Making receiversettings from
the System Setupmenu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Manual speakersetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Surround back speakersetting . . . . . . . . . . . 94
SpeakerSetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
SpeakerDistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
The OtherSetupmenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Multi Channel Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
ZONE Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
PowerON Level Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Volume Limit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Remote Control Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 101
FlickerReduction Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
12 Additional information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Otheraudio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Professional Calibration EQ graphical
output
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Important information regarding
the HDMI connection
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
SIRIUS radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . . 113
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
About SIRIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
About Neural – THX Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with
different input signal formats
. . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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Flow of settings on the receiver
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiverequipped
with an abundance of functions and terminals.
It can be used easily afterfollowing the
procedure below to make the connections and
settings.
The colors of the steps indicate the following:
Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
1 Before you start
• Checking what’s in the box (page 7)
• Loading the batteries (page 7)
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2 Determining the speakers’ application
(page 15)
• 7.1ch surround connection
• 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping
connection
• 5.1ch surround & Zone 2 connection
• 5.1ch surround & SpeakerB connection
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3 Connecting the speakers
•Placingthespeakers (page 17)
•Connectingthespeakers (page 18)
•Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround
connections (page 19)
•Bi-amping yourspeakers (page 20)
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4 Connecting the components
• About the audio connection (page 22)
•Aboutthevideoconverter(page 22)
•ConnectingyourTV and playback
components (page 23)
•ConnectingAM/FMantennas(page 30)
• Plugging in the receiver(page 35)

5 Switching the speaker impedance
(page 36)
(Only if the impedance of the connected
speakers is 6 Ωto 8 Ω)
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6PowerOn
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7 Changing the OSD display language
(OSD Language) (page 36)

8 Surround back speaker setting (page
94)

9 MCACC speaker settings
• Automatically setting upforsurround sound
(Auto MCACC) (page 37)

10 The Input Setup menu (page 39)
(When using connections other than the
recommended connections)

11 Basic playback (page 41)

12 Adjusting the sound and picture
quality as desired
•Usingthevarious listening modes
• Using surround back channel processing
(page 56)
• Bettersound using Phase Control (page 59)
• Switches on/off the Acoustic Calibration
EQ, Sound retrieverorDialog Enhancement
(page 64)
• Change the channel level while listening
(Tip on page 97)
•Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL
CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 78)
• Setting the PQLS function (page 62)
• Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness
orSound delay, etc.) (page 64)
• Setting the Video options (page 67)
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13 Other optional adjustments and
settings
•KUROLINKSetup(page 62)
• The Advanced MCACC menu (page 77)
• The system and the othersetup(page 93)

14 Making maximum use of the remote
control
•Operating multiple receivers (page 73)
• Setting the remote to control other
components (page 73)
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Chapter 1:
Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following
supplied accessories:
•Setupmicrophone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.))
• Remote control unit
•AAsizeIECR6dry cell batteries (to confirm
system operation) x2
•AMloopantenna
•FMwire antenna
• iPod cable
•Theseoperating instructions
Installing the receiver
• When installing this unit, make sure to put
it on a level and stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a colorTV (the screen may distort)
– neara cassette deck (orclose to a device that
gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere
with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damporwet areas
– in extremely hot orcold areas
– in places where there is vibration orother
movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes oroils (such as
a kitchen)
• Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel
while the poweris turned on. The bottom
panel gets hot when the poweris on, and
touching it could cause burns.
Loading the batteries
CAUTION
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the
following precautions:
• Neveruse new and old batteries together.
• Insert the plus and minus sides of the
batteries properly according to the marks
in the battery case.
• Batteries with the same shape may have
different voltages. Do not use different
batteries together.
•Whendisposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public instruction’s rules
that apply in yourcountry orarea.
•WARNING
Do not use orstore batteries in direct
sunlight orotherexcessively hot place,
such as inside a carorneara heater. This
can cause batteries to leak, overheat,
explode orcatch fire. It can also reduce the
life orperformance of batteries.
These symbols are only valid
in the European Union.
K058c_A1_En
(Symbol examples for batteries)
Pb
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Chapter 2:
Controls and displays
Front panel
1 INPUT SELECTOR dial
Use to select an input function.
2 STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiverbetween on and standby.
Powerindicatorlights when the receiveris on.
When the KURO LINK function is set to ON,
the powerindicatorlights dimly when the
poweris in standby.
3 Tuner controls
BAND – Switches between AM and FM
radio bands (page 51).
TUNE +/– – Use to find radio frequencies
(page 51).
PRESET +/– – Use to find preset stations
(page 52).
TUNER EDIT –
Use with TUNE +/– , PRESET
+/–
and ENTER to memorize and name
stations forrecall
(page 52) .
4 PHASE CONTROL indicator – Lights to
indicate Phase Control is selected
(page 59) .
ADVANCED MCACC indicator – Lights
when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO
PARAMETER menu.
HDMI indicator – Blinks when connecting
an HDMI-equipped component; lights when
the component 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
page 13).
8 MASTER VOLUME dial
MASTER
VOLUME
INPUT
SELECTOR
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
PHONES
BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE
CONTROL
AUTO SURR /ALC/
STREAM DIRECT ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND
MCACC
SETUP
MIC
STEREO SPEAKERS
USB VIDEO L RAUDIO
CONTROL
MULTI-ZONE
ON
/ OFF
ADVANCED
MCACC HDMI PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT
ENTER
iPod
iPhone VIDEO
INPUT
12 345
910 131211 14
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9 PHONES jack
Use to connect headphones. When the
headphones are connected, there is no sound
output from the speakers.
10 Listening mode buttons
AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –
Switches between Auto Surround (page 53) ,
Auto level control mode and Stream Direct
mode
(page 56) .
STEREO – Switches between stereo
playback, and Front Stage Surround
Advance modes (page 55).
ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch
between the various surround modes
(page 54).
STANDARD SURROUND – Press for
Standard decoding and to switch between
the various 2Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6
options (page 53).
11 SPEAKERS
Use to change the speakersystem (page 69).
12 MULTI-ZONE controls
If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see
MULTI-ZONE setup on page 31) use these
controls to control the sub zone from the main
zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on
page 69).
13 iPod/iPhone/USB , VIDEO INPUT
terminals
Use to connect yourApple iPod as an audio
and video source, orconnect a USB device for
audio and photo playback (page 34, 35).
See Connecting a component to the front panel
inputs
on page 34.
14 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
Use to connect the supplied microphone
(page 37).
Display
1 SIGNAL indicators
Light to indicate the currently selected input
signal. AUTO lights when the receiveris set to
select the input signal automatically (page 58).
2 Program format indicators
Light to indicate the channels being input
when PCM signals are being input. They do not
indicate the audio signals being output from
the receiver.
L/R – Left front/Right front channel
C– Centerchannel
SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel
LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( ))
indicators light when an LFE signal is being input)
XL/XR – Two channels otherthan the ones above
XC – Eitherone channel otherthan the ones above,
the mono surround channel ormatrix encode flag
3 Digital format indicators
Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding
format is detected.
PCM
HDMI
DIGITAL
ANALOG
LCR
SL SR
XL XR
XC
LFE
AUTO
DIGITAL PLUS
AUTO SURROUND
STREAM DIRECT
PROLOGIC x Neo:6
ADV.SURROUND
STEREO STANDARD
SP AB SLEEP
DSD PCM
DTS HD ES 96/24
MSTR
S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX OVER
MONO
dB
2
MULTI-ZONE STEREO TrueHD WMA9Pro
TUNED
PQLS ALC AT T
2
2
USB
VIDEO
TV
DVD
HDMI
DVR BD
CD
TUNER
SIRIUS
CD-R
iPod
[ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
21 3 128 9 10765 1311 14 15 16
22 2318 19 20 21
17
10
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4 S.RTRV
Lights when the Sound Retrieverfunction is
active (page 65) .
5 MULTI-ZONE
Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active
(page 69).
6 DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream
Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs.
PCM – Lights during playback of PCM
signals.
7 SOUND
Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or
tone controls feature is selected (page 64).
Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on.
8 PQLS
Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 62) .
9 UP MIX
Lights when the UP Mix is switched on (page 57) .
10 Listening mode indicators
AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto
Surround feature is switched on (page 53).
ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level
control) mode is selected (page 56).
STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/
Pure Direct is selected (page 56).
ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the
Advanced Surround modes has been
selected (page 54).
STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is
switched on (page 55).
STANDARD – Lights when one of the
Standard Surround modes is switched on
(page 53).
11 (PHASE CONTROL)
Lights when the Phase Control is switched on
(page 59).
12 Analog signal indicators
Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog
signal
(page 71) .
13 Tuner indicators
TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being
received.
STEREO –
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast
is being received in auto stereo mode.
MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set
using
MPX .
14
Lights when the sound is muted (page 13).
15 Master volume level
Shows the overall volume level.
“---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB”
indicates the maximum level.
16 Input function indicators
Light to indicate the input function you have
selected.
17 Scroll indicators
Light when there are more selectable items
when making the various settings.
18 Matrix decoding format indicators
2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate
2Pro Logic II / 2Pro Logic IIx decoding
(page 53).
Neo:6 –
When one of the Neo:6 modes of the
receiveris on, this lights to indicate Neo:6
processing
(page 53) .
19 Speaker indicators
Lights to indicate the current speakersystem,
Aand/orB (page 69).
20 SLEEP
Lights when the receiveris in sleepmode (page 71) .
21 MSTR
Lights during playback 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 to 1.)
(page 73)
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Remote control
The remote has been conveniently color-coded
according to component control using the
following system:
•White – Receivercontrol, TV Control
•Blue – Othercontrols
1RECEIVER
This switches between standby and on forthis
receiver.
2 Input function buttons
Press to select control of othercomponents (see
Controlling the rest of your system on page 73).
3 Number buttons and other receiver/
component controls
Use the numberbuttons to directly select a
radio frequency (page 51) orthe tracks on a
CD, DVD, etc.
ENTER can be used to entercommands forTV
orDTV.
Press first to access:
INPUT SELECT – Use to select the input
function (page 41).
SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal
(page 58).
MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC
presets (page 58).
SLEEP – Use to put the receiverin sleep
mode and select the amount of time before
sleep(page 71).
SBch –
Use to select the surround back/virtual
surround back channel mode
(page 56) .
A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an
analog input signal to prevent distortion
(page 71).
DIMMER – Dims orbrightens the display
(page 71).
CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a
channel, then use / to adjust the level
(page 97).
DVD BD DVR HDMI
TV CD CD-R
TUNER SIRIUS
VIDEO
iPod USB
INPUT
T.EDIT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
BAND
MUTE
RETURN
iPod CTRL
HOME
MENU
LIST TOOLS
CATEGORY
AUDIO
PARAMETER
VOL
AUTO/ALC/
DIRECT
PHASE CTRL STATUS
REMOTE
SETUP
MAIN ZONE 2
HDD DVD
STANDARDSTEREO MENU
ADV SURR
CH
TV CONTROL
123
SLEEPMCACC
INPUT
SELECT
SIGNAL SEL
456
DIMMERA.ATTSBch
789
CLASS
MASTER
VOLUME
CH LEVELD.ACCESS
0ENTER
RECEIVER SOURCE
ENTER
ANT
AUDIO INFO
DISP
MPX PQLS MEMORY
CH
RECEIVER
TUNE
PRESET PRESET
TUNE
VIDEO
PARAMETER
RECEIVER
TV CTRL
1
2
3
7
8
9
10
11
4
5
6
13
12
14
15
16
RECEIVER
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Press TUNER first to access:
D.ACCESS – Afterpressing, you can
access a radio station directly using the
numberbuttons (page 51).
CLASS – Switches between the seven
banks (classes) of radio station presets
(page 52).
4 TV CONTROL buttons
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV
assigned to TV operation selectorswitch. Thus
if you only have one TV to hook upto this
system assign it to the TV operation selector
switch (see page 75 formore on this).
– Use to turn on/off the powerof the TV.
INPUT – Use to select the TV input signal.
CH +/– – Use to select channels.
VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your
TV.
5 Tuner/component control buttons/ HOME
MENU
These button controls can be accessed after
you have selected the corresponding input
function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc.). The
BAND and T.EDIT tunercontrols are explained
on page 51 and page 52.
Press first to access:
AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the
Audio options (page 64).
VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the
Video options (page 67).
HOME MENU – Use to access the Home
Menu (pages 36, 39, 62, 77, 93 and 98).
RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the
current menu screen (also use to return to
the previous menu with DVDs orto select
closed captioning with DTV).
6 /// ( TUNE / PRESET ) / ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting upyour
surround sound system (see page 77) and the
Audio orVideo options (page 64 or67). Also
used to control DVD menus/options and for
deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use
TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use
PRESET / to find preset stations (page 52).
7 Receiver controls
Press first to access:
AUTO/ALC/DIRECT –
Switches between
Auto Surround
(page 53) , Auto level control
mode and Stream Direct mode
(page 56).
STEREO – Switches between stereo
playback, and Front Stage Surround
Advance modes (page 55).
STANDARD – Press forStandard decoding
and to switch between the various 2Pro
Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 53).
ADV SURR – Use to switch between the
various surround modes (page 54).
8 Component control buttons
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to
control a component afteryou have selected it
using the input function buttons.
The controls above these buttons can be
accessed afteryou have selected the
corresponding input function button (for
example DVD, DVR orTV). These buttons also
function as described below.
Press TV first to access:
ANT – Use to select the VHF/UHF antennas
orCable TV.
Press TUNER first to access:
MPX – Switches between stereo and mono
reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is
weak, then switching to mono will improve
the sound quality (page 51).
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
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Press first to access:
PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off
Phase Control (page 59).
STATUS – Press to check selected receiver
settings (page 71).
9 AUDIO – Changes the audio orchannel on
DVD discs.
DISPLAY – Switches between named
station presets and radio frequencies.
CH +/– – Use to select channels forDVD/
DVR units.
10 REMOTE SETUP – Use to input the preset
code when making remote control settings
and to set the remote control mode
(page 73).
TV CTRL
– Use this button to set preset
code of yourTV’s manufacturerwhen
controlling TV (see Selecting preset codes
directly on page 73 formore on this).
11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch
Switch to perform operations in the main zone
and sub zone (page 70).
12 Remote control LED
Lights when a command is sent from the
remote control (page 73).
13  SOURCE
Press to turn on/off othercomponents
connected to the receiver(see page 73 for
more on this).
14 MASTER VOLUME +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
15 MUTE
Mutes the sound orrestores the sound if it has
been muted (adjusting the volume also
restores the sound).
16
Switches the remote to control the receiver
(used to select the white commands above the
numberbuttons (A.ATT, etc.)). Also use this
button to set upsurround sound.
Operating range of remote control
unit
The remote control may not work properly if:
•There are obstacles between the remote
control and the receiver’s remote sensor.
•Direct sunlight orfluorescent light is
shining onto the remote sensor.
•Thereceiveris located neara device that is
emitting infrared rays.
•Thereceiveris operated simultaneously
with anotherinfrared remote control unit.
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
7 m (23 ft.)
30°
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Chapter 3:
Connecting your equipment
This receiverprovides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This
page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make upyourhome theatersystem.
Rear panel
Important
•Illustration shows the VSX-1019AH,
howeverconnections forthe VSX-919AH
are the same except where noted.
CAUTION
•Before making orchanging the
connections, switch off the powerand
disconnect the powercord from the power
outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.
• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables
overthe topof the receiver.
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE
HDMI DIGITAL
AUDIO
COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
SUBWOOFER
CD-RCD OUT IN DVR
OUT IN
IR
RLLRL
(Single)
R
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK /
CON-
TROL
IN
AUX
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
TV
/ SAT
IN
ZONE2
AUDIO
OUT
L
Y
PBPB
PR
Y
PB
PR
PR
Y
R
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
AM
LOOP
FM
UNBAL
75
OPTICAL SIRIUS IN
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
BD IN IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN OUT
2
IN
3
IN (DVD)
(DVD)(
DVR)
1
IN (TV/SAT)
1
IN (CD)
2
IN (DVR)
2
31
B
A
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
HDMI DIGITAL
AUDIO
COAXIAL
AUDIO
L
Y
FRONT
BD IN IN
1
IN OUT
2
IN (DVD)
21
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Determining the speakers’
application
Surround sound with a strong sense of
presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7
speakers and 1 subwoofer. It is also possible to
achieve high sound quality using bi-amp
connections and to enjoy music in otherrooms
using the MULTI-ZONE feature. High sound
quality can be achieved with a minimum of two
speakers.
•Besure to connect speakers to the front
left and right channels ( and ).
•TheSurr Back System setting must be
made if you use any of the connections
shown below otherthan [1] (see Selecting
the Surr Back system on page 21).
[1] 7.1ch surround connection
(Simple connection & Best surround)
*Default setting
These connections prioritize surround sound
with a speakerlayout like that in a movie theater.
•Surr Back System setting: Normal
(default)
• If you have six speakers, eitheronly
connect one surround back speaker(6.1 ch
surround), orconnect forthe 7.1-channel
setting as shown on the diagram below but
without the centerspeaker.
[2] 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping
connection (High quality surround)
Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for
high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround
sound.
•Surr Back System setting: Front Bi-Amp
*Bi-ampcompatible speaker
[3] 5.1ch surround & Zone 2 connection
(Multi Zone)
With these connections you can simultaneously
enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main
zone with stereo playback on another
component in Zone 2. (The selection of input
devices is limited.)
•Surr Back System setting: Zone2
FL
FR
SW
C
FL FR
SL
SBL SBR
SR
Subwoofer
CenterFront
right
Front
left
Surround
left Surround
right
Surround
back left Surround
back right
SW
C
FL FR
SL SR
Subwoofer
CenterFront
right*
Front
left*
Surround
left Surround
right
SW
C
FL FR
SL SR
L
ZONE2
R
Subwoofer
Center
Front
right
Front
left
Right
Left
Surround
left Surround
right
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[4] 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection
With these connections you can
simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround
sound in the main zone with stereo playback of
the same sound on the B speakers.
•Surr Back System setting: Speaker B
Other speaker connection
•Yourfavorite speakerconnections can be
selected even if you have fewerthan 5.1
speakers.
• When not connecting a subwoofer, connect
speakers with low frequency reproduction
capabilities to the front channel. (The
subwoofer’s low frequency component is
played from the front speakers, so the
speakers could be damaged.)
• After connecting, be sure to conduct
the Auto MCACC (speaker environment
setting) procedure (page 37).
SW
C
FL FR
SL SR
Subwoofer
CenterFront
right
Front
left
SpeakerB
Surround
left Surround
right
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Placing the speakers
To achieve the best possible surround sound,
install yourspeakers as shown below.
5.1 channel surround system:
6.1 channel surround system:
7.1 channel surround system:
Some tips for improving sound quality
Where you put yourspeakers in the room has a
big effect on the quality of the sound. The
following guidelines should helpyou to get the
best sound from yoursystem.
•Thesubwoofercan be placed on the floor.
Ideally, the otherspeakers should be at
about ear-level when you’re listening to
them. Putting the speakers on the floor
(except the subwoofer), ormounting them
very high on a wall is not recommended.
•Forthe best stereo effect, place the front
speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at
equal distance from the TV.
•Ifyou’re using a centerspeaker, place the
front speakers at a widerangle. If not, place
them at a narrowerangle.
• Place the centerspeakerabove orbelow
the TV so that the sound of the center
channel is localized at the TV screen. Also,
make sure the centerspeakerdoes not
cross the line formed by the leading edge
of the front left and right speakers.
• It is best to angle the speakers towards the
listening position. The angle depends on
the size of the room. Use less of an angle
forbiggerrooms.
•Surround and surround back speakers
should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft.
to 3 ft.) higherthan yourears and tilted
slight downward. Make sure the speakers
don’t face each other. ForDVD-Audio, the
speakers should be more directly behind
the listenerthan forhome theaterplayback.
•Ifthesurround speakers cannot be set
directly to the side of the listening position
with a 7.1-channel system, the surround
effect can be enhanced by turning off the
UP Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix
function on page 57).
•Try not to place the surround speakers
fartheraway from the listening position
than the front and centerspeakers. Doing
so can weaken the surround sound effect.
Center
Front left Front right
Surround
left
Surround
right
Subwoofer
120° 120°
Center
Front left Front right
Surround
left Surround
right
Subwoofer
120° 120°
Surround Back
Center
Front left Front right
Surround
left Surround
right
Subwoofer
90° 90°
Surround back
left Surround back right
60°
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Connecting the speakers
Each speakerconnection on the receiver
comprises a positive (+) and negative (–)
terminal. Make sure to match these upwith the
terminals on the speakers themselves.
CAUTION
•Thesespeakerterminals carry
HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent
the risk of electric shock when connecting
ordisconnecting the speakercables,
disconnect the powercord before touching
any uninsulated parts.
•Makesure that all the bare speakerwire is
twisted togetherand inserted fully into the
speakerterminal. If any of the bare speaker
wire touches the back panel it may cause
the powerto cut off as a safety measure.
Bare wire connections
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
(fig. A)
2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
(fig. B)
3 Tighten terminal. (fig. C)
Banana plug connections
If you want to use speakercables terminated
with banana plugs, screw the speakerterminal
fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the
end of the speakerterminal.
Important
•Pleasereferto the manual that came with
yourspeakers fordetails on how to connect
the otherend of the speakercables to your
speakers.
• Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer.
It is not possible to connect using speaker
cables.
CAUTION
•Makesure that all speakers are securely
installed. This not only improves sound
quality, but also reduces the risk of
damage orinjury resulting from speakers
being knocked overorfalling in the event of
external shocks such as earthquakes.
fig. A fig. B fig. C
10 mm (3/8in.)
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Installing your speaker system
At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that yourmain surround
speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back
speakerif you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).
Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE
HDMI DIGITAL
AUDIO
COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
SUBWOOFER
CD-RCD OUT IN DVR
OUT IN
IR
RLLRL
(Single)
R
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK /
CON-
TROL
IN
AUX
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
TV
/ SAT
IN
ZONE2
AUDIO
OUT
L
Y
P
B P B
P R
Y
P
B
P R
P R
Y
R
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
AM
LOOP
FM
UNBAL
75
OPTICAL SIRIUS IN
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
BD IN IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN OUT
2
IN
3
IN (DVD)
(DVD)(
DVR)
1
IN (TV/SAT)
1
IN (CD)
2
IN (DVR)
2
31
B
A
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
Front left
SubwooferCenter
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Surround right
Surround back right
Surround back left
Front right
Surround left
The surround back terminals can also be
used forthe SpeakerB and Zone 2.
7.1 ch surround setting
No connect
Surround back
SpeakerB setting
SpeakerB - Left SpeakerB - Right
Zone 2 setting
Zone 2 - Left Zone 2 - Right
6.1 ch surround setting
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Connecting your equipment03
20
En
Bi-amping your speakers
Bi-amping is when you connect the high
frequency driverand low frequency driverof
yourspeakers to different amplifiers forbetter
crossoverperformance. Yourspeakers must be
bi-ampable to do this (having separate
terminals forhigh and low) and the sound
improvement will depend on the kind of
speakers you’re using.
CAUTION
•Mostspeakers with both High and Low
terminals have two metal plates that
connect the High to the Low terminals.
These must be removed when you are bi-
amping the speakers oryou could severely
damage the amplifier. See yourspeaker
manual formore information.
•Ifyourspeakers have a removable
crossovernetwork, make sure you do not
remove it forbi-amping. Doing so may
damage yourspeakers.
Bi-wiring your speakers
Yourspeakers can also be bi-wired if they
support bi-amping.
• With these connections, the Surr Back
System setting makes no difference.
• To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker
cables to the speaker terminal on the receiver.
Using a banana plug forthe second
connection is recommended.
CAUTION
• Don’t connect different speakers from the
same terminal in this way.
•Whenbi-wiring as well, heed the cautions
forbi-amping shown at the left.
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE
HDMI DIGITAL
AUDIO
COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
SUBWOOFER
CD-RCD OUT IN DVR
OUT IN
IR RLLRL
(Single)
R
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK /
CON-
TROL
IN
AUX
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
TV
/ SAT
IN
ZONE2
AUDIO
OUT
L
Y
PBPB
PR
Y
PB
PR
PR
Y
R
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
AM
LOOP
FM
UNBAL
75
OPTICAL SIRIUS IN
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
BD IN IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN OUT
2
IN
3
IN (DVD)
(DVD)(
DVR)
1
IN (TV/SAT)
1
IN (CD)
2
IN (DVR)
2
31
B
A
High
Low
High
Low
Front left
Subwoofer
Center
VSX-1019AH
Surround right
Front right
Surround left
Bi-ampcompatible
speakerBi-ampcompatible speaker
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