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... charged for connections. D8-10-3a_A1_En Information to radio communications. However, there is not waterproof. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-31 / VSX-30 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. WARNING This equipment is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular...
... charged for connections. D8-10-3a_A1_En Information to radio communications. However, there is not waterproof. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-31 / VSX-30 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. WARNING This equipment is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular...
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...PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS HDMI iPod iPhone BAND TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER 9 VSX-31 MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/ALC/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB ...VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 VIDEO 2 INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 14 16 13 VSX-30 VSX-31 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 3 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker...
...PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS HDMI iPod iPhone BAND TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER 9 VSX-31 MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/ALC/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB ...VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 VIDEO 2 INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 14 16 13 VSX-30 VSX-31 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 3 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker...
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...your portable equipment such as an audio and video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 36, 37). 15 VSX-31 only: HDMI input connector Use for recall (page 52). STANDARD - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 64). ...;/ - Press for Standard decoding and to memorize and name stations for connection to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.)(page 35). 16 VSX-30 only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to indicate iPod/ iPhone is no sound output from the speakers. 11 Listening mode buttons AUTO/ALC/DIRECT ...
...your portable equipment such as an audio and video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 36, 37). 15 VSX-31 only: HDMI input connector Use for recall (page 52). STANDARD - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 64). ...;/ - Press for Standard decoding and to memorize and name stations for connection to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.)(page 35). 16 VSX-30 only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to indicate iPod/ iPhone is no sound output from the speakers. 11 Listening mode buttons AUTO/ALC/DIRECT ...
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.../WIDE/ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-31 AC IN BD IN IN 1 HDMI IN 2 IN 3 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER PORT SIRIUS IN ASSIGNABLE ... 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-30 AC IN Note • The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the VSX-30 are the same except where noted. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-31, however connections for the installer. 15 En This page explains the kinds of...
.../WIDE/ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-31 AC IN BD IN IN 1 HDMI IN 2 IN 3 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER PORT SIRIUS IN ASSIGNABLE ... 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-30 AC IN Note • The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the VSX-30 are the same except where noted. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-31, however connections for the installer. 15 En This page explains the kinds of...
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VSX-31 only 16 En Input function Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component DVD COAX-1 IN 1 BD (BD) TV/SAT OPT-1 DVR/BDR OPT-2 IN 2 HDMI 1 (HDMI-1) HDMI 2 (...
VSX-31 only 16 En Input function Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component DVD COAX-1 IN 1 BD (BD) TV/SAT OPT-1 DVR/BDR OPT-2 IN 2 HDMI 1 (HDMI-1) HDMI 2 (...
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... FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-31 AC IN Surround right The surround back terminals can also be used for the front wide and Speaker B speakers. Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your...
... FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A VSX-31 AC IN Surround right The surround back terminals can also be used for the front wide and Speaker B speakers. Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your...
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.../WIDE/ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A AC IN VSX-31 Surround right Surround left . 22 En Bi-wiring your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. • With these...
.../WIDE/ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB RS-232C 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A AC IN VSX-31 Surround right Surround left . 22 En Bi-wiring your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. • With these...
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... to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with audio cables. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 25 En VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 A (OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN...
... to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with audio cables. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 25 En VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 A (OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN...
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... • If you connected the DVD player to the sound of the TV over the receiver. Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 AD (OUTPUT 5 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE...
... • If you connected the DVD player to the sound of the TV over the receiver. Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 AD (OUTPUT 5 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE...
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... of the TV over the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to (see The Input Setup menu on page 44). Depending on the receiver. VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 (OUTPU COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN...
... of the TV over the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to (see The Input Setup menu on page 44). Depending on the receiver. VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 (OUTPU COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN...
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Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of so-called 'set-top boxes'. VSX-31 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 (OUTP (DVD) (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) AUDIO 2 R/BDR)... you connected the recorder to (see The Input Setup menu on page 44). • In order to (see The Input Setup menu on page 44). VSX-31 N2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER POR (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX (DVD) ...
Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of so-called 'set-top boxes'. VSX-31 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 (OUTP (DVD) (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) AUDIO 2 R/BDR)... you connected the recorder to (see The Input Setup menu on page 44). • In order to (see The Input Setup menu on page 44). VSX-31 N2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER POR (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX (DVD) ...
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...Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to 48 kHz. 30 En One of Microsoft Corporation in phono pre-amp), connect it has a built-in the United States and/or other audio components This .... • If the connection was made using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to connect audio components for use with analog audio recorders. VSX-31 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) (DVD) (CD) (TV/...
...Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to 48 kHz. 30 En One of Microsoft Corporation in phono pre-amp), connect it has a built-in the United States and/or other audio components This .... • If the connection was made using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to connect audio components for use with analog audio recorders. VSX-31 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) (DVD) (CD) (TV/...
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... is possible to make these connections if you have a separate speakers and TV monitor1 for the sub zone (ZONE 2). Sub zone Main zone VSX-31 only VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 4 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 (DVD) (DVR) Y Y AUDIO L PB PB R ...ZONE 2 PR PR OUT MONITOR Y OUT VIDEO 12 V TR PB (OUTPUT RS-232C TOTAL 50 1 PR Note 1 VSX-30 model cannot connect the TV monitor ...
... is possible to make these connections if you have a separate speakers and TV monitor1 for the sub zone (ZONE 2). Sub zone Main zone VSX-31 only VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L VSX-31 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 4 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 (DVD) (DVR) Y Y AUDIO L PB PB R ...ZONE 2 PR PR OUT MONITOR Y OUT VIDEO 12 V TR PB (OUTPUT RS-232C TOTAL 50 1 PR Note 1 VSX-30 model cannot connect the TV monitor ...
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... (ZONE 2) You must supports A2DP profiles. • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly.1 VSX-31 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ...technology device, see Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals on this receiver. 2 VSX-31 only: Connect a TV monitor to this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. 33 En
... (ZONE 2) You must supports A2DP profiles. • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly.1 VSX-31 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ...technology device, see Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals on this receiver. 2 VSX-31 only: Connect a TV monitor to this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. 33 En
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03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a SiriusConnect™ Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you must sign a contract with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher). VSX-31 LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router LAN cable (sold separately) to LAN port PC Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, ...
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a SiriusConnect™ Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you must sign a contract with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher). VSX-31 LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router LAN cable (sold separately) to LAN port PC Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, ...
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... rear panel connections. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel video terminal (VSX-30 only) Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks. Connecting to the front panel input (VSX-31 only) There is an HDMI input terminal on the front panel. HDMI-equipped components other than video...
... rear panel connections. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel video terminal (VSX-30 only) Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks. Connecting to the front panel input (VSX-31 only) There is an HDMI input terminal on the front panel. HDMI-equipped components other than video...
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03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod VSX-30: This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this case it is not possible to connect your iPod. VSX-31: iPod CONTROL...
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod VSX-30: This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this case it is not possible to connect your iPod. VSX-31: iPod CONTROL...
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... and by connecting USB devices to this receiver.1 CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 5 VSX-31 USB mass storage device Connecting a USB device for more information. • For the USB device connection and operations, see Output MCACC data... Advanced MCACC PC Display Application Software for Advanced MCACC output When using the software are transferred from the support area of the Pioneer website (http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ PUSA/Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). It is imported via the MCACC software in the computer. ...
... and by connecting USB devices to this receiver.1 CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 5 VSX-31 USB mass storage device Connecting a USB device for more information. • For the USB device connection and operations, see Output MCACC data... Advanced MCACC PC Display Application Software for Advanced MCACC output When using the software are transferred from the support area of the Pioneer website (http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ PUSA/Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). It is imported via the MCACC software in the computer. ...
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...TRIGGER PB RS-232C (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR VSX-31 IR receiver Note 1 • Remote operation may not use the IR terminology. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another zone, you want to link...same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that other Pioneer components with your component to check for the connection. • If you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit...
...TRIGGER PB RS-232C (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR VSX-31 IR receiver Note 1 • Remote operation may not use the IR terminology. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another zone, you want to link...same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that other Pioneer components with your component to check for the connection. • If you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit...
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... to use a remote control, the control signal is the remote sensor at least one component. Use a cable with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which component you want to control all your equipment 03 Operating other components on each end for as many components... V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR VSX-31 Important • Note that if you also have . Connecting your components using this receiver's remote control, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on page 81. • If you have...
... to use a remote control, the control signal is the remote sensor at least one component. Use a cable with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which component you want to control all your equipment 03 Operating other components on each end for as many components... V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 12 IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR VSX-31 Important • Note that if you also have . Connecting your components using this receiver's remote control, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on page 81. • If you have...
