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...TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE - These limits ...are used in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as the main disconnect device for a long period of an accident. Since the power...
...TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE - These limits ...are used in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as the main disconnect device for a long period of an accident. Since the power...
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...When the product exhibits a distinct change in a fire or electric shock. Slots and openings in the literature accompanying the appliance. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - See Figure A. LIGHTNING - Never push objects of any service or repairs to this product from overheating, and these...of the grounding type plug. Upon completion of electric shock to persons. D1-4-2-3_En IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - POWER SOURCES - For added protection for this product is left un-used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as to...
...When the product exhibits a distinct change in a fire or electric shock. Slots and openings in the literature accompanying the appliance. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - See Figure A. LIGHTNING - Never push objects of any service or repairs to this product from overheating, and these...of the grounding type plug. Upon completion of electric shock to persons. D1-4-2-3_En IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - POWER SOURCES - For added protection for this product is left un-used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as to...
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...default and possible settings 68 The Other Setup menu 68 Multi Channel Input Setup 69 ZONE Audio Setup 69 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 69 OSD Adjustment 70 11 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 71 Setting the Video options 72 Making an ...Using multi operations 80 Using System off 80 Controls for TVs 81 Controls for other components 81 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 82 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 83 Power 83 No sound 83 Other audio problems 84 Video 85 Settings 86 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . ....
...default and possible settings 68 The Other Setup menu 68 Multi Channel Input Setup 69 ZONE Audio Setup 69 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 69 OSD Adjustment 70 11 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 71 Setting the Video options 72 Making an ...Using multi operations 80 Using System off 80 Controls for TVs 81 Controls for other components 81 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 82 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 83 Power 83 No sound 83 Other audio problems 84 Video 85 Settings 86 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . ....
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... on, followed by your DVD player, your system on page 9, there are explained in the front panel display blinks during this unit to an AC power source. 1 Connect your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in Installing your system on page 28 for more on... (like you're in the middle of the receiver. Place your system hooked up your TV and DVD player on your speaker setup. Plug the power cable into the AC outlet and switch on the receiver.1 Make sure you don't know how to do this receiver is selected. If it has...
... on, followed by your DVD player, your system on page 9, there are explained in the front panel display blinks during this unit to an AC power source. 1 Connect your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in Installing your system on page 28 for more on... (like you're in the middle of the receiver. Place your system hooked up your TV and DVD player on your speaker setup. Plug the power cable into the AC outlet and switch on the receiver.1 Make sure you don't know how to do this receiver is selected. If it has...
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... much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the MCACC Data Check screen. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there are the basic instructions for example a DVD player), your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the...
... much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the MCACC Data Check screen. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there are the basic instructions for example a DVD player), your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the...
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... sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable sound image will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this ) if you can reproduce powerful bass sound without deteriorating the quality of Phase Control. Using Phase Control During multichannel playback, LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) signals as well as shown in...
... sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable sound image will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this ) if you can reproduce powerful bass sound without deteriorating the quality of Phase Control. Using Phase Control During multichannel playback, LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) signals as well as shown in...
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... R SURROUND BACK / B L(Single) SELECTABLE Caution • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. PR IN 4 IN 2 Y (BD) ... 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) (x5) (VSX-94TXH) Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/ video connection...
... R SURROUND BACK / B L(Single) SELECTABLE Caution • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. PR IN 4 IN 2 Y (BD) ... 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) (x5) (VSX-94TXH) Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/ video connection...
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... connecting these resolutions cannot be downsampled, you 've connected your video component (see also Installing your speaker system on page 19 for powered subwoofer connection). 17 SIRIUS Radio input See Using SIRIUS Radio on page 53 18 iPod input terminal Use to connect your... for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. Power to the input function of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. Use of this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 72) ...
... connecting these resolutions cannot be downsampled, you 've connected your video component (see also Installing your speaker system on page 19 for powered subwoofer connection). 17 SIRIUS Radio input See Using SIRIUS Radio on page 53 18 iPod input terminal Use to connect your... for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. Power to the input function of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. Use of this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 72) ...
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...1) ASSIGNABLE 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 surround back terminal). ... 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 74 if you like...
...1) ASSIGNABLE 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 surround back terminal). ... 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 74 if you like...
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... a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should not be disconnected by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are not likely to be routed so that they...100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. Total electrical power consumption of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. Don't drape loosely ...
... a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should not be disconnected by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are not likely to be routed so that they...100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. Total electrical power consumption of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. Don't drape loosely ...
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...of remote control unit on page 24). 5 Character display See Display on /off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 10). Power indicator lights when the receiver is selected (page 10). Lights to indicate Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is on and standby....on , or when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH front panel 12 34 5 67 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC PHASE CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL...
...of remote control unit on page 24). 5 Character display See Display on /off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 10). Power indicator lights when the receiver is selected (page 10). Lights to indicate Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is on and standby....on , or when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH front panel 12 34 5 67 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC PHASE CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL...
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... more on page 77. RENAME - RESET - Use to select the TV input signal. THX - Press to adjust the volume on your system on /off the power of your TV. Use to switch on page 77): SETUP - Switches between stereo and mono reception of the remote control button settings on page 78...
... more on page 77. RENAME - RESET - Use to select the TV input signal. THX - Press to adjust the volume on your system on /off the power of your TV. Use to switch on page 77): SETUP - Switches between stereo and mono reception of the remote control button settings on page 78...
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...separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on page 8, you can't use the System Setup menu when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected (in either the main or sub zone). Automatic MCACC (Expert) If your setup requires more...up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 45). • Manual SP Setup - Note 1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu. 2 • Note that when editing items in the Manual MCACC menu, you will need to first specify the MCACC...
...separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on page 8, you can't use the System Setup menu when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected (in either the main or sub zone). Automatic MCACC (Expert) If your setup requires more...up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 45). • Manual SP Setup - Note 1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu. 2 • Note that when editing items in the Manual MCACC menu, you will need to first specify the MCACC...
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... test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Channel Level 3. DVD/LD 1. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing... 0 . 0dB DVD/LD - 55.0dB 1. FULL BAND PHASE CTRL ENTER:Next :Return...
... test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Channel Level 3. DVD/LD 1. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing... 0 . 0dB DVD/LD - 55.0dB 1. FULL BAND PHASE CTRL ENTER:Next :Return...
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...OUT R L FRONT SUB W. 08 Other connections Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. Push the connector in until you 're ready to ... port (third generation and above ). For supported versions, consult your local Pioneer dealer. 2 • This product is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-80) for use the supplied iPod control ...to iPod updater 2004-10-20 (plesae use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function simultaneously with the iPod. • The connected ...
...OUT R L FRONT SUB W. 08 Other connections Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. Push the connector in until you 're ready to ... port (third generation and above ). For supported versions, consult your local Pioneer dealer. 2 • This product is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-80) for use the supplied iPod control ...to iPod updater 2004-10-20 (plesae use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function simultaneously with the iPod. • The connected ...
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...last connection you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on the front panel to 2 channels). • SP (off the power and disconnect the power cord from speaker system A (up your speaker system on the rear panel. connections are switched off . As mentioned above, if you ...right speaker in this setup. 1 Connect a pair of the speaker. • Make sure that the + / - No sound is output from the power outlet. Your speakers must be downmixed to select a speaker system setting. Hook up to do this . Connect them the same way you have selected ...
...last connection you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on the front panel to 2 channels). • SP (off the power and disconnect the power cord from speaker system A (up your speaker system on the rear panel. connections are switched off . As mentioned above, if you ...right speaker in this setup. 1 Connect a pair of the speaker. • Make sure that the + / - No sound is output from the power outlet. Your speakers must be downmixed to select a speaker system setting. Hook up to do this . Connect them the same way you have selected ...
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... this way. Using a banana plug for the high and low frequencies). Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers The reasons for a single speaker as biamping, but it for any speakers that connect the High to every channel...L SIRIUS IN SPEAKERS IN A FRONT R iPod L D BACK 2 GGER AX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Powered subwoofe ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R Surround channe amplifier Surround back channel amplifie • You can ...
... this way. Using a banana plug for the high and low frequencies). Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers The reasons for a single speaker as biamping, but it for any speakers that connect the High to every channel...L SIRIUS IN SPEAKERS IN A FRONT R iPod L D BACK 2 GGER AX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Powered subwoofe ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R Surround channe amplifier Surround back channel amplifie • You can ...
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..., the built-in the sub zone will also need to use the features available with the VSX-92TXH. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below ) for you have independent power (the main zone power can , however, use this receiver. Only digital audio sources (the input source must select ...ZONE 2 in the main zone, it cannot also be used (however, if iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio...
..., the built-in the sub zone will also need to use the features available with the VSX-92TXH. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below ) for you have independent power (the main zone power can , however, use this receiver. Only digital audio sources (the input source must select ...ZONE 2 in the main zone, it cannot also be used (however, if iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio...
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...return to the main zone controls. Note that this will only work for awhile, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby. 3 •... source in the currently selected sub zone. If you can use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM and SIRIUS Radio functions simultaneously using the MULTI-ZONE feature. 4 Use the MASTER... to the manual that came with components that have a standby mode. Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IR component IN CONTROL Pioneer component IN OUT IN 1 MAIN MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE IR OUT FM UNBAL ZONE2 M IN 2...
...return to the main zone controls. Note that this will only work for awhile, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby. 3 •... source in the currently selected sub zone. If you can use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM and SIRIUS Radio functions simultaneously using the MULTI-ZONE feature. 4 Use the MASTER... to the manual that came with components that have a standby mode. Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IR component IN CONTROL Pioneer component IN OUT IN 1 MAIN MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE IR OUT FM UNBAL ZONE2 M IN 2...
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...CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI HOME THX STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND SURROUND SAT AUDIO IN VSX-94TXH MASTER VOLUME This receiver To make a few settings in the receiver. 08 Other connections 12V TRIGGER OUT DVR/ VCR 1 ... input function(s) you've set to this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can 't use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection. • The trigger maximum power is compatible with the CONTROL OUT jack of this chapter.
...CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI HOME THX STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND SURROUND SAT AUDIO IN VSX-94TXH MASTER VOLUME This receiver To make a few settings in the receiver. 08 Other connections 12V TRIGGER OUT DVR/ VCR 1 ... input function(s) you've set to this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can 't use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection. • The trigger maximum power is compatible with the CONTROL OUT jack of this chapter.