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... unit will not occur in a residential installation. D3-4-2-1-3_B_En WARNING Before plugging in a car or ship) and which the receiver is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the following section carefully. DOMINGUEZ ST. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/...of the available power supply differs according to operate the equipment. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. D8-10-2_A1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors...
... unit will not occur in a residential installation. D3-4-2-1-3_B_En WARNING Before plugging in a car or ship) and which the receiver is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the following section carefully. DOMINGUEZ ST. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/...of the available power supply differs according to operate the equipment. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. D8-10-2_A1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors...
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... 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 40) (Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is 6 Ω to 8 Ω) 6 Power On 7 Changing the OSD display ... 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 ...
... 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 40) (Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is 6 Ω to 8 Ω) 6 Power On 7 Changing the OSD display ... 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 ...
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... These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to access: D.ACCESS - 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control 12 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this system assign it to adjust the volume on your system on page 73). 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9... input signal to switch between MCACC presets (page 61). Use to select the input function (page 45). Use to select the TV input signal. VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - Use to adjust the level (page 92). SBch - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use /...
... These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to access: D.ACCESS - 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control 12 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this system assign it to adjust the volume on your system on page 73). 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9... input signal to switch between MCACC presets (page 61). Use to select the input function (page 45). Use to select the TV input signal. VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - Use to adjust the level (page 92). SBch - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use /...
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...- Use to select a Home THX listening mode (page 57). These buttons also function as described below. Press to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press RECEIVER first to check selected receiver settings (page 71). HOME MENU - CH +/- - STANDARD - THX - PQLS - Press to control DVD menus/ options and for deck 1 ... 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 switch between Auto Surround (page 56...
...- Use to select a Home THX listening mode (page 57). These buttons also function as described below. Press to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press RECEIVER first to check selected receiver settings (page 71). HOME MENU - CH +/- - STANDARD - THX - PQLS - Press to control DVD menus/ options and for deck 1 ... 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 switch between Auto Surround (page 56...
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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 connect headphones. Power indicator lights when the receiver is connected (page 24). 5 Character display See Display... on and standby. Switches between on page 13. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers....
...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 connect headphones. Power indicator lights when the receiver is connected (page 24). 5 Character display See Display... on and standby. Switches between on page 13. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers....
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... component to the front panel input 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. L/R - ADV.SURROUND - AUTO lights when the receiver is switched on (page 56). They do not indicate the...controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTIZONE setup on page 33) use these controls to control the sub zone from the receiver. Left surround/Right surround channel LFE - Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 ...
... component to the front panel input 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. L/R - ADV.SURROUND - AUTO lights when the receiver is switched on (page 56). They do not indicate the...controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTIZONE setup on page 33) use these controls to control the sub zone from the receiver. Left surround/Right surround channel LFE - Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 ...
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...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. This page explains the... kinds of the receiver. 15 En Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum, do not lay ...
...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. This page explains the... kinds of the receiver. 15 En Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum, do not lay ...
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...15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. 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...the HDMI output on page 71. 2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 43 to assign the inputs. 3 Optical digital audio output/input...
...15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. 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...the HDMI output on page 71. 2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 43 to assign the inputs. 3 Optical digital audio output/input...
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Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Bi-wiring your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping. • With these connections, the Surr Back System setting makes ... 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 Doing so may damage your speakers.
Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Bi-wiring your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping. • With these connections, the Surr Back System setting makes ... 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 Doing so may damage your speakers.
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... 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 an HDMI cable. If you can be made (see KURO LINK on page 43). 24 En 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. HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI...
... 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 an HDMI cable. If you can be made (see KURO LINK on page 43). 24 En 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. HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI...
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... 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 your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers...
... 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 your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), which delivers...
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...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 • Connect using a composite, S-Video or component cord. Connect the DVD player's video signals using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on... the receiver. Depending on page 29. 26 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive...
...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 • Connect using a composite, S-Video or component cord. Connect the DVD player's video signals using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on... the receiver. Depending on page 29. 26 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive...
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...below are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Connecting your local audio dealer for up to the receiver's different input terminals. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with both ...formats: - Note 1 • An HDMI connection can be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with displaying video this terminal. This receiver supports the functions described below for more information. • If you have connected, using the KURO LINK function (see below through ...
...below are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Connecting your local audio dealer for up to the receiver's different input terminals. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with both ...formats: - Note 1 • An HDMI connection can be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with displaying video this terminal. This receiver supports the functions described below for more information. • If you have connected, using the KURO LINK function (see below through ...
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... Setup menu on page 43). HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc. 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... PB 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 28 En
... Setup menu on page 43). HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc. 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... PB 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 28 En
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...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 corresponding outputs for playback. Most digital components also have 5.1 channel analog outputs. DVD player, etc. This receiver features five stereo ...Make sure that the player is set -top box to output multichannel analog audio. Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. Please refer to connect audio components for use with your component for more information...
...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 corresponding outputs for playback. Most digital components also have 5.1 channel analog outputs. DVD player, etc. This receiver features five stereo ...Make sure that the player is set -top box to output multichannel analog audio. Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. Please refer to connect audio components for use with your component for more information...
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... PRE 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 a single speaker as well. ANALOG INPUT L R Front channel amplifier OUT OPTICAL XM IN EO) ND FRONT...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 has a built-in the United States and/or other countries. • With...
... PRE 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 a single speaker as well. ANALOG INPUT L R Front channel amplifier OUT OPTICAL XM IN EO) ND FRONT...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 has a built-in the United States and/or other countries. • With...
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... controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with the USB input. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).a,c a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for ZONE 3. Making MULTI...MONITOR 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 ) and the sub zone(s) can also be selected for the MULTI CH...
... controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with the USB input. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).a,c a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for ZONE 3. Making MULTI...MONITOR 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 ) and the sub zone(s) can also be selected for the MULTI CH...
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... OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO 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. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN L R HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD... zone (for example, changing the input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV...
... OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO 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. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN L R HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD... zone (for example, changing the input function or starting playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV...
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... component.2 Important • Note that if you use this receiver to link it to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component. 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 rear of this receiver.1 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR...
... component.2 Important • Note that if you use this receiver to link it to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component. 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 rear of this receiver.1 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR...
Owner's Manual
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...functions. KURO LINK Setup 2. Power ON Level Setup 5. Power ON Level Setup The volume can be able to the same level as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the Surround back speaker setting on , the volume is always set to change the volume level. 95 En Power ON Level Setup 5....3. Volume Limit Setup 6. You will return to specify your volume setting. 1 Select 'ZONE Audio Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. KURO LINK Setup 2. Remote Control Mode Setup 7. When the power is set here. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Specify the volume to...
...functions. KURO LINK Setup 2. Power ON Level Setup 5. Power ON Level Setup The volume can be able to the same level as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the Surround back speaker setting on , the volume is always set to change the volume level. 95 En Power ON Level Setup 5....3. Volume Limit Setup 6. You will return to specify your volume setting. 1 Select 'ZONE Audio Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. KURO LINK Setup 2. Remote Control Mode Setup 7. When the power is set here. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Specify the volume to...