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Operating Instructions AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
Operating Instructions AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
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... IN A SECURE AREA. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. D1-4-2-1_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS...of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with part 15 of an...
... IN A SECURE AREA. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. D1-4-2-1_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS...of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with part 15 of an...
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...to a station 34 Saving station presets 35 Naming station presets 35 Listening to station presets 35 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 36 Automatic MCACC (Expert 36 Surround back speaker setting 39 Manual MCACC setup 39 Fine Channel ...6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you will know how to the receiver 50 iPod playback 50 Watching photos and video content 51 4 En Please read through these operating instructions so you for...
...to a station 34 Saving station presets 35 Naming station presets 35 Listening to station presets 35 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 36 Automatic MCACC (Expert 36 Surround back speaker setting 39 Manual MCACC setup 39 Fine Channel ...6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you will know how to the receiver 50 iPod playback 50 Watching photos and video content 51 4 En Please read through these operating instructions so you for...
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... a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence 79 Using multi operations 80 Using System off using the 12 volt trigger 61 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 63 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 63 Advanced MCACC output using your PC...with accessories sold with the product will be charged for even during the warranty period. Using XM Radio 51 Connecting your XM Radio receiver 51 Listening to XM Radio 52 Using XM HD Surround 52 Saving channel presets 52 Using the XM Menu 53 Using SIRIUS Radio...
... a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence 79 Using multi operations 80 Using System off using the 12 volt trigger 61 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 63 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 63 Advanced MCACC output using your PC...with accessories sold with the product will be charged for even during the warranty period. Using XM Radio 51 Connecting your XM Radio receiver 51 Listening to XM Radio 52 Using XM HD Surround 52 Saving channel presets 52 Using the XM Menu 53 Using SIRIUS Radio...
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...instructions for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. This may result in the cabinet are provided for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - in damp or wet areas - If not... space around the unit for ventilation to put it on top of batteries may interfere with performance and/or causing malfunctions. 20 cm Receiver (8 inches) Slot and openings in such hazards as a kitchen) Loading the batteries Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure to improve...
...instructions for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. This may result in the cabinet are provided for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - in damp or wet areas - If not... space around the unit for ventilation to put it on top of batteries may interfere with performance and/or causing malfunctions. 20 cm Receiver (8 inches) Slot and openings in such hazards as a kitchen) Loading the batteries Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure to improve...
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...can select. For details about the HDMI Control feature, see Placing the speakers on page 20 for more setup options. Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up using a...on page 28. Where you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your TV to this receiver once it has stopped blinking. In most cases, you can skip this unit to an AC power source. 1 Connect your system on the ...
...can select. For details about the HDMI Control feature, see Placing the speakers on page 20 for more setup options. Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up using a...on page 28. Where you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your TV to this receiver once it has stopped blinking. In most cases, you can skip this unit to an AC power source. 1 Connect your system on the ...
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... will appear. 2 • If you 're using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected and the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function should not be as quiet as an input source. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 36 for more... on -screen. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room, and also to calibrate the frequencyphase...
... will appear. 2 • If you 're using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected and the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function should not be as quiet as an input source. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 36 for more... on -screen. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room, and also to calibrate the frequencyphase...
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...starting on your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with the speaker connection. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CATEGORY GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL ANT REC INFO MUTE MPX REC STOP MEMORY ...1. If this is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to determine the optimum receiver settings for more test tones to Surround Sound above indicates (in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. See Automatic ...
...starting on your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with the speaker connection. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CATEGORY GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL ANT REC INFO MUTE MPX REC STOP MEMORY ...1. If this is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to determine the optimum receiver settings for more test tones to Surround Sound above indicates (in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. See Automatic ...
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... sound reproduction. PHOTO T.DISP STEREO/ STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on , this receiver depends on for an optimal sound image at your TV so that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Control and Full Band Phase ... even when the headphones are playing a stereo source, you can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is not properly set to ON on this receiver can reproduce powerful bass sound without deteriorating the quality of the original sound (see Listening in lowpass filter switch of Phase Control. Note 1...
... sound reproduction. PHOTO T.DISP STEREO/ STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on , this receiver depends on for an optimal sound image at your TV so that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Control and Full Band Phase ... even when the headphones are playing a stereo source, you can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is not properly set to ON on this receiver can reproduce powerful bass sound without deteriorating the quality of the original sound (see Listening in lowpass filter switch of Phase Control. Note 1...
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... Control on page 8) or FULL BAND PHASE CTRL in the following cases: - the same correction is connected to this receiver, the original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the corrected characteristics of the speakers are not effectively flattened....IN is switched on page 44). Though these speakers are designed to flatten the frequency-amplitude characteristics across all ranges. This receiver analyzes the frequency-phase characteristics of typical 3-way speakers, for multichannel setting.2 Full Band Phase Control OFF Tweeter Midrange Woofer ...
... Control on page 8) or FULL BAND PHASE CTRL in the following cases: - the same correction is connected to this receiver, the original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the corrected characteristics of the speakers are not effectively flattened....IN is switched on page 44). Though these speakers are designed to flatten the frequency-amplitude characteristics across all ranges. This receiver analyzes the frequency-phase characteristics of typical 3-way speakers, for multichannel setting.2 Full Band Phase Control OFF Tweeter Midrange Woofer ...
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...receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the inputs. 3 XM Radio input See Using XM Radio on page 51. 4 LAN (10/100) terminal (VSX-94TXH only) For details, refer to the supplied operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY. 5 HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-92TXH...remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 61. 7 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 Optical digital...
...receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the inputs. 3 XM Radio input See Using XM Radio on page 51. 4 LAN (10/100) terminal (VSX-94TXH only) For details, refer to the supplied operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY. 5 HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-92TXH...remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 61. 7 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 Optical digital...
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...See Connecting analog audio sources on page 18. 14 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. See AC outlet on your component or display. Connecting your equipment 03 12 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6) Use ... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other rights owners. Use of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that order)....
...See Connecting analog audio sources on page 18. 14 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. See AC outlet on your component or display. Connecting your equipment 03 12 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6) Use ... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other rights owners. Use of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that order)....
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... PR PR ASSIGNABLE 14 DIGITAL (VIDEO/GAME 1) ASSIGNABLE 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 12 V TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA VSX-94TXH OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs. Use ... COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If your DVD player to one of this receiver using an optical cable. Connecting your TV and DVD player TV VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN 1 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10...
... PR PR ASSIGNABLE 14 DIGITAL (VIDEO/GAME 1) ASSIGNABLE 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 12 V TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA VSX-94TXH OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs. Use ... COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If your DVD player to one of this receiver using an optical cable. Connecting your TV and DVD player TV VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN 1 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10...
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... -top box to the OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) input.4 Use an optical cable for the connection. See also Using the component video jacks on this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using an coaxial cable. When you set -top box only has a coaxial... so-called 'set -top box to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on the set -top boxes'. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4 (CD-R) 14 ASSIGNABLE...
... -top box to the OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) input.4 Use an optical cable for the connection. See also Using the component video jacks on this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using an coaxial cable. When you set -top box only has a coaxial... so-called 'set -top box to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on the set -top boxes'. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4 (CD-R) 14 ASSIGNABLE...
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...VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4 (CD... scan video (if your source and TV are compatible with your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you connected the recorder to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video...
...VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4 (CD... scan video (if your source and TV are compatible with your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you connected the recorder to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video...
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...). • The digital outputs from the DIGITAL OUT1. • In order to record some digital sources, you 'll need to tell the receiver which input you to connect digital audio components for playback and for the connection. 2 For recording equipment, connect one of the optical-type DIGITAL... audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you connected the component to (see The Input Setup menu on page 67. 2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on your digital component to the OPTICAL IN 4 (CD-R) input. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE ...
...). • The digital outputs from the DIGITAL OUT1. • In order to record some digital sources, you 'll need to tell the receiver which input you to connect digital audio components for playback and for the connection. 2 For recording equipment, connect one of the optical-type DIGITAL... audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you connected the component to (see The Input Setup menu on page 67. 2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on your digital component to the OPTICAL IN 4 (CD-R) input. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE ...
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...be downsampled to a WMA9 Procompatible player. Two of the AUDIO inputs. You can use with audio recorders. Note that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-94TXH ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE R ZONE2 L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT IN MONITOR MONIOUT TOR OUT... input also has a grounding terminal that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to select VIDEO/GAME 2. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Note 1 • Windows Media, and the Windows logo are especially convenient for any kind of audio/...
...be downsampled to a WMA9 Procompatible player. Two of the AUDIO inputs. You can use with audio recorders. Note that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-94TXH ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE R ZONE2 L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT IN MONITOR MONIOUT TOR OUT... input also has a grounding terminal that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to select VIDEO/GAME 2. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Note 1 • Windows Media, and the Windows logo are especially convenient for any kind of audio/...
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... 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH CENTER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX SURROUND R L R SURROUND BACK / B L(Single) SELECTABLE Surround left Surround right Surround back left Center Front ... be connected to the left surround back terminal). Subwoofer Front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Caution • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of...
... 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH CENTER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX SURROUND R L R SURROUND BACK / B L(Single) SELECTABLE Surround left Surround right Surround back left Center Front ... be connected to the left surround back terminal). Subwoofer Front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Caution • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of...
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...make a knot in regular use, e.g., when on and off by the plug part. If you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). to 18 ft.) Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, ...possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in order to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω in the same way as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock...
...make a knot in regular use, e.g., when on and off by the plug part. If you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). to 18 ft.) Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, ...possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in order to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω in the same way as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock...
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... ADVANCED MCACC PHASE CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI HOME THX STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND SURROUND 8 VSX-94TXH MASTER VOLUME 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 SPEAKERS AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO (TUNE) TUNER EDIT BAND MULTI - Press...30) is on page 71). 23 En Press to switch on , or when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). Power indicator lights when the receiver is on /off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 10). Lights to select Auto Surround (page 28) or Stream Direct (page...
... ADVANCED MCACC PHASE CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI HOME THX STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND SURROUND 8 VSX-94TXH MASTER VOLUME 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 SPEAKERS AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO (TUNE) TUNER EDIT BAND MULTI - Press...30) is on page 71). 23 En Press to switch on , or when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). Power indicator lights when the receiver is on /off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 10). Lights to select Auto Surround (page 28) or Stream Direct (page...