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... 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. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL... and connectors are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a car or ship) and which the receiver is not waterproof. To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which requires repair will...
... 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. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL... and connectors are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a car or ship) and which the receiver is not waterproof. To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which requires repair will...
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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 ... 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 the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure ...
... 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 ... 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 the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure ...
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... directly select a radio frequency (page 51) or the tracks on for TV or DTV. Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - Press RECEIVER first to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 59). VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - SLEEP - Use to access: INPUT SELECT - After pressing, ...you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV operation selector switch (see Controlling the rest of other receiver/component controls Use the ...
... directly select a radio frequency (page 51) or the tracks on for TV or DTV. Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - Press RECEIVER first to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 59). VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - SLEEP - Use to access: INPUT SELECT - After pressing, ...you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV operation selector switch (see Controlling the rest of other receiver/component controls Use the ...
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...51). 8 AUDIO - Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 51). 7 Component/Receiver control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are explained on DVD or BD discs. If the signal is sent from the remote control (.../ options and for more 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 access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press to switch on...
...51). 8 AUDIO - Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 51). 7 Component/Receiver control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are explained on DVD or BD discs. If the signal is sent from the remote control (.../ options and for more 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 access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press to switch on...
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...(page 66). Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 56). ADVANCED SURROUND - Power indicator lights when the receiver is selected (page 61). and ENTER to memorize and name stations for Standard decoding and to switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto ...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 stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes ...
...(page 66). Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 56). ADVANCED SURROUND - Power indicator lights when the receiver is selected (page 61). and ENTER to memorize and name stations for Standard decoding and to switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto ...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 stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes ...
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...device (Video camera, etc.). Lights when one of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is being input) XL/XR - AUTO lights when the receiver is selected (page 59). Either one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on. 8 ...one of the Home THX modes is selected (page 57). 10 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is switched on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. See Connecting an HDMI-...
...device (Video camera, etc.). Lights when one of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is being input) XL/XR - AUTO lights when the receiver is selected (page 59). Either one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on. 8 ...one of the Home THX modes is selected (page 57). 10 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is switched on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. See Connecting an HDMI-...
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... 18SPEAKERS FRONT AR IR IN 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-21TXH CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be... cables over the top of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 15 En Important • Illustration shows the VSX-23TXH, however connections for the VSX-21TXH are the same except where noted.
... 18SPEAKERS FRONT AR IR IN 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-21TXH CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be... cables over the top of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. This page explains the kinds of the receiver. 15 En Important • Illustration shows the VSX-23TXH, however connections for the VSX-21TXH are the same except where noted.
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... 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 TV and playback components on page 24. VSX-23TXH only: See Switching the HDMI output...or third (VSX-23TXH only) amplifier and monitors or TVs in the receiver on page 39. 10 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc. See Connecting other Pioneer components so that...
... 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 TV and playback components on page 24. VSX-23TXH only: See Switching the HDMI output...or third (VSX-23TXH only) amplifier and monitors or TVs in the receiver on page 39. 10 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc. See Connecting other Pioneer components so that...
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Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Using a banana plug for the second connection is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of speakers you do this way....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 Doing so may damage your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping. •...
Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do not remove it for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Using a banana plug for the second connection is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of speakers you do this way....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 Doing so may damage your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping. •...
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...The Input Setup menu on page 63). If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver if the TV is required in order to listen to this time, the digital ... 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 • 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...
...The Input Setup menu on page 63). If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver if the TV is required in order to listen to this time, the digital ... 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 • 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...
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...S-VIDEO PR RS-232C 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 • If you want to listen to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI... also take advantage of progressive scan video (if your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with progressive-scan video. • If your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a ...
...S-VIDEO PR RS-232C 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 • If you want to listen to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI... also take advantage of progressive scan video (if your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with progressive-scan video. • If your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers a ...
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...composite or S-Video. You can connect these connections, the picture is not output to the receiver. • With these instead. Do not use an HDMI cable to HD audio on the receiver. TV Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI ASSIGNABLE ... 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. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Select one VIDEO IN S-VIDEO...
...composite or S-Video. You can connect these connections, the picture is not output to the receiver. • With these instead. Do not use an HDMI cable to HD audio on the receiver. TV Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI ASSIGNABLE ... 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. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Select one VIDEO IN S-VIDEO...
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...See About the video converter on page 43 to change the assignments if other audio and video signals can only be input to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not a malfunction. • Depending on the component you have connected, using ... the BD terminal is no other connections are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is fixed to the receiver's different input terminals. Consult your equipment 03 • The input functions below ...
...See About the video converter on page 43 to change the assignments if other audio and video signals can only be input to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not a malfunction. • Depending on the component you have connected, using ... the BD terminal is no other connections are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is fixed to the receiver's different input terminals. Consult your equipment 03 • The input functions below ...
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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. Select one ... 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 28 En When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 43). HDD/DVD...
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. Select one ... 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 28 En When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 43). HDD/DVD...
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... 50 mA MAX) 1 2 SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER PRE CENTER SURROUND L R L VSX-23TXH SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If your component for more information. Most digital components also have 5.1 channel ...analog outputs. DVD player, etc. Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used....
... 50 mA MAX) 1 2 SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER PRE CENTER SURROUND L R L VSX-23TXH SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If your component for more information. Most digital components also have 5.1 channel ...analog outputs. DVD player, etc. Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used....
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...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 speakers. Select one DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN OPTICAL R ANALOG L Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R ...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 a single speaker as well. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your turntable ...
...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 speakers. Select one DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN OPTICAL R ANALOG L Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R ...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 a single speaker as well. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your turntable ...
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... any surround modes with your sub zone amplifier. 33 En Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your needs, the same source can be playing in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on page 34 for the MULTI CH IN input.) b.JPEG...them) depends on ) and the sub zone(s) can be off while one (or both) of the sub zone(s) is possible to set up to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in separate rooms after you may need a separate amplifier if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub...
... any surround modes with your sub zone amplifier. 33 En Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your needs, the same source can be playing in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on page 34 for the MULTI CH IN input.) b.JPEG...them) depends on ) and the sub zone(s) can be off while one (or both) of the sub zone(s) is possible to set up to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in separate rooms after you may need a separate amplifier if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub...
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...) 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 You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO...(for example, changing the input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on 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 You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO...(for example, changing the input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this...
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... 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 this receiver to link it to link components together so that other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another component for grounding... jacks which component you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other manufacturers may not be used to the IR receiver. Use a cable with this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13...
... 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 this receiver to link it to link components together so that other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on the rear of another component for grounding... jacks which component you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other manufacturers may not be used to the IR receiver. Use a cable with this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13...
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...used . Important • When connecting this unit. After completing all synchronized operations will work with Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible components or components of other makes that support the KURO LINK function. •... that support the KURO LINK function. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can use as an HDMI switch) can turn off..., connect the power cords to the wall socket. • After this receiver is equipped with four (VSX-23TXH)/ three (VSX-21TXH) HDMI inputs, the KURO LINK function can only be sure to switch ...
...used . Important • When connecting this unit. After completing all synchronized operations will work with Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible components or components of other makes that support the KURO LINK function. •... that support the KURO LINK function. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can use as an HDMI switch) can turn off..., connect the power cords to the wall socket. • After this receiver is equipped with four (VSX-23TXH)/ three (VSX-21TXH) HDMI inputs, the KURO LINK function can only be sure to switch ...