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...: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-2_A1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in... such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E.
...: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-2_A1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in... such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E.
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...10 The Input Setup menu (page 43) (When using connections other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-23TXH model only) 12 Basic playback (page 45) 13 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired • Using the various listening...ALIGN) (page 78) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 92) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be...
...10 The Input Setup menu (page 43) (When using connections other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-23TXH model only) 12 Basic playback (page 45) 13 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired • Using the various listening...ALIGN) (page 78) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 92) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be...
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VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - MCACC - SBch - Attenuates (lowers) the level of radio station presets (page 51)....- VOL +/- - Other controls 3 Number buttons and other components (see page 74 for more on a CD, DVD, etc. Press RECEIVER first to select the TV input signal. Dims or brightens the display (page 71). Switches between the seven banks (classes) of an ...analog input signal to adjust the level (page 92). Thus if you can be used to enter commands for this receiver. Use to adjust the volume on your system on page 73). 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TV CD CD-R...
VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - MCACC - SBch - Attenuates (lowers) the level of radio station presets (page 51)....- VOL +/- - Other controls 3 Number buttons and other components (see page 74 for more on a CD, DVD, etc. Press RECEIVER first to select the TV input signal. Dims or brightens the display (page 71). Switches between the seven banks (classes) of an ...analog input signal to adjust the level (page 92). Thus if you can be used to enter commands for this receiver. Use to adjust the volume on your system on page 73). 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TV CD CD-R...
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... input function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc.). Use to access: MPX - Use TUNE/ to find preset stations (page 51). 7 Component/Receiver control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are explained on this ). 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Use to select channels for DVD/DVR units. 9... button to turn on this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) (page 70). 12 Remote control LED Lights when a command is weak, then switching to select the white commands above these buttons can ...
... input function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc.). Use to access: MPX - Use TUNE/ to find preset stations (page 51). 7 Component/Receiver control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are explained on this ). 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Use to select channels for DVD/DVR units. 9... button to turn on this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) (page 70). 12 Remote control LED Lights when a command is weak, then switching to select the white commands above these buttons can ...
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...CAMERA HDMI 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VSX-23TXH USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC VSX-21TXH 14 16 13 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on . When the KURO LINK function is ... indicator - Lights to indicate Phase Control is set to find radio frequencies (page 51). Power indicator lights when the receiver is on and standby. PRESET +/- - VSX-23TXH only: PQLS indicator - lights when the component is no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of remote...
...CAMERA HDMI 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VSX-23TXH USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC VSX-21TXH 14 16 13 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on . When the KURO LINK function is ... indicator - Lights to indicate Phase Control is set to find radio frequencies (page 51). Power indicator lights when the receiver is on and standby. PRESET +/- - VSX-23TXH only: PQLS indicator - lights when the component is no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of remote...
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See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to indicate the currently selected input signal. Display 1 2... indicators light when an LFE signal is active (page 69). 6 DSD PCM - PCM - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators Light to the front panel inputs on...a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 38). 15 VSX-23TXH only: HDMI 4 input connector Use for connection to PCM conversion with SACDs. Left front/Right front channel C ...
See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to indicate the currently selected input signal. Display 1 2... indicators light when an LFE signal is active (page 69). 6 DSD PCM - PCM - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators Light to the front panel inputs on...a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 38). 15 VSX-23TXH only: HDMI 4 input connector Use for connection to PCM conversion with SACDs. Left front/Right front channel C ...
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...OUT 1712 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 19 AC IN VSX-23TXH HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 6COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y 1 BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT 7 IN 2 L (...VSX-21TXH CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-23TXH, however connections for the VSX-21TXH are the same except where noted. Plugging in should be difficult. This page explains the kinds of the receiver...
...OUT 1712 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 19 AC IN VSX-23TXH HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 6COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y 1 BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT 7 IN 2 L (...VSX-21TXH CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-23TXH, however connections for the VSX-21TXH are the same except where noted. Plugging in should be difficult. This page explains the kinds of the receiver...
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03 Connecting your equipment 1 HDMI connectors (x6 (VSX-23TXH)/x5 (VSX-21TXH)) Multiple inputs and one (VSX-21TXH)/two (VSX-23TXH) output(s) for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices. See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI input on page 29...remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 35. 16 Remote input(s)/output (x3 (VSX-23TXH)/x2 (VSX21TXH)) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 35. 17 12 V ...
03 Connecting your equipment 1 HDMI connectors (x6 (VSX-23TXH)/x5 (VSX-21TXH)) Multiple inputs and one (VSX-21TXH)/two (VSX-23TXH) output(s) for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices. See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI input on page 29...remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 35. 16 Remote input(s)/output (x3 (VSX-23TXH)/x2 (VSX21TXH)) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 35. 17 12 V ...
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...-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH AC IN Surround left The surround back terminals can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be used for the Speaker...
...-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH AC IN Surround left The surround back terminals can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be used for the Speaker...
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... you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for biamping shown at the left Bi-amping is recommended... IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 AC IN VSX-23TXH Surround right Surround left . 21 En
... you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for biamping shown at the left Bi-amping is recommended... IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 AC IN VSX-23TXH Surround right Surround left . 21 En
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...order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with a coaxial cable at this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect... L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-23TXH only: When connecting to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal...
...order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with a coaxial cable at this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect... L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-23TXH only: When connecting to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal...
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... SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the...
... SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the...
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...output settings. Do not use an HDMI cable to HD audio on page 29. 26 En See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on the receiver. TV Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB... CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH • Connect using a composite, S-Video or component cord. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI cable. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT...
...output settings. Do not use an HDMI cable to HD audio on page 29. 26 En See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on the receiver. TV Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB... CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH • Connect using a composite, S-Video or component cord. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI cable. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT...
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VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video,... VCD • Synchronized operation with components using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Consult your equipment 03 • The ...VSX-23TXH only b. Note 1 • An HDMI connection can be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). For example, the BD terminal is only possible when connected to this receiver...
VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video,... VCD • Synchronized operation with components using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Consult your equipment 03 • The ...VSX-23TXH only b. Note 1 • An HDMI connection can be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). For example, the BD terminal is only possible when connected to this receiver...
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... L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH 28 En 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices..., including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to...
... L R L 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH 28 En 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices..., including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to...
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... 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's surround back output terminals are all examples of these inputs have 5.1 channel analog outputs. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. Make sure that the player is set... menu on page 43). Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you to connect audio components for more information. STB Connecting ...
... 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's surround back output terminals are all examples of these inputs have 5.1 channel analog outputs. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. Make sure that the player is set... menu on page 43). Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you to connect audio components for more information. STB Connecting ...
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...SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals ...LR ANALOG INPUT Center channel amplifier (mono) ANALOG INPUT L R Surround channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT L R Surround back channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-23TXH • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it to the CD inputs instead. • If you're connecting a recorder, connect ...
...SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals ...LR ANALOG INPUT Center channel amplifier (mono) ANALOG INPUT L R Surround channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT L R Surround back channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-23TXH • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it to the CD inputs instead. • If you're connecting a recorder, connect ...
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... volume settings in separate rooms after you want to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in ZONE Audio Setup on ) and the sub zone(s) can be played with this system. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to set up your system. Sub zone ... OUT VIDEO AUDIO IN R L AUDIO IN R L PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT IR IN 1 IN 2 VSX-23TXH Different sources can be playing in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on how you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub ...
... volume settings in separate rooms after you want to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in ZONE Audio Setup on ) and the sub zone(s) can be played with this system. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to set up your system. Sub zone ... OUT VIDEO AUDIO IN R L AUDIO IN R L PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT IR IN 1 IN 2 VSX-23TXH Different sources can be playing in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on how you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub ...
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... PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) (VSX-23TXH only) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to use this... R R PB PR MONITOR OUT ZONE2 SUZBWOONOEFE3R SURDRVOUND SURROUND OUT OUT I BACK MOONUPITTORRE OUT VIDEO D L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) S-VIDEO RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT VSX-23TXH 34 En Sub zone (ZONE 3) Main zone AUDIO IN R L HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 IN 2 L...
... PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) (VSX-23TXH only) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to use this... R R PB PR MONITOR OUT ZONE2 SUZBWOONOEFE3R SURDRVOUND SURROUND OUT OUT I BACK MOONUPITTORRE OUT VIDEO D L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) S-VIDEO RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT VSX-23TXH 34 En Sub zone (ZONE 3) Main zone AUDIO IN R L HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 IN 2 L...
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...Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other components on page 73. • If you have at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the rear of . MONITOR Y OUT VIDEO PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT VSX-23TXH VSX-23TXH IR receiver... 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that component to the CONTROL IN jack of that ...
...Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other components on page 73. • If you have at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the rear of . MONITOR Y OUT VIDEO PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT VSX-23TXH VSX-23TXH IR receiver... 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that component to the CONTROL IN jack of that ...