Pioneer VSX-2021 - Manual (Page 46)

The operations below can also be used on
Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs.
! When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the
sound is muted, the volume status is displayed
on the TV’s screen.
! When the OSD language is switched on
the TV, the receiver’s language setting also
switches accordingly.
About connections with a product
of a different brand that supports
the Control with HDMI function
The synchronized operations below can be used
when the receiver’s Control with HDMI func-
tion is connected to a TV of a brand other than
Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI
function. (Depending on the TV, however, some
of the Control with HDMI functions may not
work.)
! When the TV’s power is set to standby, the
receiver’s power is also set to standby. (Only
when the input for a component connected to
the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or
when watching the TV)
! The sound of TV programs or an external
input connected to the TV can also be output
from the speakers connected to the receiver.
(If the TV does not support the HDMI ARC
(Audio Return Channel) function, this requires
connection of an optical digital cable, etc., in
addition to the HDMI cable.)
The synchronized operations below can be
used when the receiver’s Control with HDMI
function is connected to a player or recorder of
a brand other than Pioneer that supports the
Control with HDMI function.
! When playback starts on the player or
recorder, the receiver’s input switches to
the HDMI input to which that component is
connected.
See the Pioneer website for the latest informa-
tion on the models of non-Pioneer brands and
products that support the Control with HDMI
function.
Setting the PQLS function
PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a
digital audio signal transfer control technology
using the Control with HDMI function. It offers
higher-quality audio playback by controlling
audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS com-
patible player, etc. This enables removing jitter
that has a negative effect on the quality of the
sound and is generated upon transmission.
! On players compatible with PQLS Bit-stream,
PQLS always works for all sources.
! On players compatible with PQLS Multi
Surround, PQLS works for all sources. Set the
player’s audio output to Linear PCM.
! On players compatible with PQLS 2 ch Audio,
PQLS only works when playing CDs.
Please refer to the operating instructions sup-
plied with your player for more information.
This function is activated when Control is set
to ON.
! If a listening mode other than
AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT,
PURE DIRECT, OPTIMUM SURR or STEREO is
selected while the PQLS effect is enabled, the
PQLS effect is disabled.
! When this receiver is connected by HDMI
cable to a Pioneer player that is compatible
with the PQLS function via HDMI connection
and HDMI reauthentication is performed
(the HDMI indicator blinks), the PQLS effect
is enabled and the listening mode is set to
AUTO SURROUND if a listening mode other
than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT,
PURE DIRECT, OPTIMUM SURR or STEREO is
selected.
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8 Select the ‘TV Audio’ setting you want.
When a TV supporting the HDMI ARC (Audio
Return Channel) function is connected to the
receiver, the sound of the TV can be input via
the HDMI OUT terminal.
! Normal – The TV’s sound is input from the
Audio input terminals other than HDMI
inputs.
! via HDMI – The TV’s sound is input via the
HDMI terminal. This can only be selected
when Control is set to ON.
9 Select the ‘12V Trigger’ setting you
want.
The component connected to the 12 V
TRIGGER jack can be turned on and off
when HDMI OUT is switched. HDMI OUT 1,
HDMI OUT 2 or OFF can be selected. Select
OFF when you want the component to switch
when the input function is switched.
10 When you’re finished, press
HOME MENU.
Before using synchronization
Once you have finished all connections and
settings, you must:
1 Put all components into standby mode.
2 Turn the power on for all components,
with the power for the TV being turned on
last.
3 Choose the HDMI input to which the
TV is connected to this receiver, and see if
video output from connected components
displays properly on the screen or not.
4 Check whether the components
connected to all HDMI inputs are properly
displayed.
About synchronized
operations
The Control with HDMI-compatible component
connected to the receiver operates in sync as
described below.
! From the menu screen of the Control with
HDMI-compatible TV, set audio to be played
through this receiver, and the receiver will
switch to the synchronized amp mode.
! When in the synchronized amp mode, you
can adjust the receiver’s volume or mute the
sound using the TV’s remote control.
! When in the synchronized amp mode, the
synchronized amp mode is canceled when
the receiver’s power is turned off. To turn the
synchronized amp mode back on, set audio to
be played through the receiver from the TV’s
menu screen, etc. This receiver will power up
and switch to the synchronized amp mode.
! When the synchronized amp mode is
canceled, the receiver’s power turns off if you
were viewing an HDMI input or a TV program
on the TV.
! When in the synchronized amp mode, the
synchronized amp mode is canceled if an
operation that produces sound from the TV is
performed from the TV’s menu screen, etc.
! When the TV’s power is set to standby, the
receiver’s power is also set to standby. (Only
when the input for a component connected to
the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or
when watching the TV.)
! The receiver’s input switches automatically
when the Control with HDMI-compatible
component is played.
! The receiver’s input switches automatically
when the TV’s input is switched.
! The synchronized amp mode remains in
effect even if the receiver’s input is switched
to a component other than one connected by
HDMI.