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...(page 90) 15 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-23TXH model only) 12 Basic playback (page 45)... components (page 24) • Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 31) • Plugging in the receiver (page 39) 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.
...(page 90) 15 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-23TXH model only) 12 Basic playback (page 45)... components (page 24) • Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 31) • Plugging in the receiver (page 39) 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.
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...74 for this ). - VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - DIMMER - SBch - Use to adjust the level (page 92). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 59). CLASS - RECEIVER 1 SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI 13...ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to TV operation selector switch. 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls...
...74 for this ). - VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - DIMMER - SBch - Use to adjust the level (page 92). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 59). CLASS - RECEIVER 1 SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI 13...ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to TV operation selector switch. 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls...
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...controls are used to control a component after you have selected it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control DVD menus/ options and for deck 1 of your surround sound system (see page 73 for Standard decoding and ... current menu screen (also use 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 PQLS setting (page 65). 11 En
...controls are used to control a component after you have selected it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control DVD menus/ options and for deck 1 of your surround sound system (see page 73 for Standard decoding and ... current menu screen (also use 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 PQLS setting (page 65). 11 En
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... Use to find radio frequencies (page 51). TUNER EDIT - VSX-23TXH only: PQLS indicator - When the headphones are connected, there is connected (page 24). 5 Character display See Display on page 13. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/...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 . Power indicator lights when the receiver is on and standby. ...
... Use to find radio frequencies (page 51). TUNER EDIT - VSX-23TXH only: PQLS indicator - When the headphones are connected, there is connected (page 24). 5 Character display See Display on page 13. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/...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 . Power indicator lights when the receiver is on and standby. ...
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...video connectors (x3) Use the inputs to connect any video source that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with no HDMI input on page 26. 9 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x5) Use for connection to audio/... TVs in the receiver on page 39. 10 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources 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)...
...video connectors (x3) Use the inputs to connect any video source that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with no HDMI input on page 26. 9 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x5) Use for connection to audio/... TVs in the receiver on page 39. 10 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources 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)...
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... 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 ZONE Audio Setup on your needs, the same source can also be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need a separate amplifier if you have made... MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on ) and the sub zone(s) can be used. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is possible to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in the sub zone.
... 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 ZONE Audio Setup on your needs, the same source can also be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need a separate amplifier if you have made... MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on ) and the sub zone(s) can be used. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is possible to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in the sub zone.
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... to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see Setting the remote to control other components on page 73. • If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using the remote sensor. 35 En When you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see the manual supplied with your IR... to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack. 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...
... to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see Setting the remote to control other components on page 73. • If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using the remote sensor. 35 En When you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see the manual supplied with your IR... to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...component to the front panel input (VSX-23TXH only) There is turned off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this.1 Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS232C jack on your computer to the RS-232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver. Note 1 The various parameters ...connected to this terminal. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the front panel input. • Select this input using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to select HDMI 4. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4...
...component to the front panel input (VSX-23TXH only) There is turned off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this.1 Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS232C jack on your computer to the RS-232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver. Note 1 The various parameters ...connected to this terminal. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the front panel input. • Select this input using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to select HDMI 4. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4...
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...VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC iPod cable (supplied) MENU iPod 38 En VSX... • Select these inputs using the cable included with the iPod, but in this receiver. • Push down on page 46. 03 Connecting your iPod to the iPod/ ...iPod/iPhone/USB terminal. • It is also possible to connect using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to select VIDEO 2. You can use ...
...VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC iPod cable (supplied) MENU iPod 38 En VSX... • Select these inputs using the cable included with the iPod, but in this receiver. • Push down on page 46. 03 Connecting your iPod to the iPod/ ...iPod/iPhone/USB terminal. • It is also possible to connect using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to select VIDEO 2. You can use ...
Owner's Manual
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... PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT SPEASKTEERRSEO MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES PUSH OPEN VSX-23TXH 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the remote control) to select SPEAKER 8Ω or SPEAKER 6Ω. • SPEAKER 8Ω - Use this setting ...BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN OK Exit Return The setting is selected for when English is completed and the System Setup menu ...
... PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT SPEASKTEERRSEO MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES PUSH OPEN VSX-23TXH 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the remote control) to select SPEAKER 8Ω or SPEAKER 6Ω. • SPEAKER 8Ω - Use this setting ...BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN OK Exit Return The setting is selected for when English is completed and the System Setup menu ...
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... on. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. • Push down on the receiver and your TV. Make sure there are output at your normal listening position. VSX-21TXH: Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using...TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack. Basic Setup 04...
... on. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. • Push down on the receiver and your TV. Make sure there are output at your normal listening position. VSX-21TXH: Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using...TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack. Basic Setup 04...
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... PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN...), or when digital video conversion is skipped when selecting the input using the 12 volt trigger on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them . • ...
... PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN...), or when digital video conversion is skipped when selecting the input using the 12 volt trigger on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them . • ...
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...PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN • Press RECEIVER , then press PQLS to Linear PCM. • On players compatible...amp mode. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible flat panel TVs. • When the receiver's volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume...receiver operates in sync as an HDMI function for operations in this receiver, and see if video output from the receiver to ON. This function is activated when KURO LINK is generated upon transmission. • VSX...
...PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN • Press RECEIVER , then press PQLS to Linear PCM. • On players compatible...amp mode. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible flat panel TVs. • When the receiver's volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume...receiver operates in sync as an HDMI function for operations in this receiver, and see if video output from the receiver to ON. This function is activated when KURO LINK is generated upon transmission. • VSX...
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...Surround back speaker setting on page 90. Select both sub zones • VSX-23TXH only: ZONE 3 ON - However, if SPB is selected above , if you can toggle between ZONE 2 and ZONE 3. • When the receiver is output from the pre-out terminals. • SPB - ... source connected to the CD-R inputs to change . • All speaker systems (except Speaker B connections) are possible using SPEAKERS. See MULTIZONE remote controls on or off. As mentioned above , no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is output from the pre-out terminals ...
...Surround back speaker setting on page 90. Select both sub zones • VSX-23TXH only: ZONE 3 ON - However, if SPB is selected above , if you can toggle between ZONE 2 and ZONE 3. • When the receiver is output from the pre-out terminals. • SPB - ... source connected to the CD-R inputs to change . • All speaker systems (except Speaker B connections) are possible using SPEAKERS. See MULTIZONE remote controls on or off. As mentioned above , no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is output from the pre-out terminals ...
Owner's Manual
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... HDMI OUT 3 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SLEEP 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 789 D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 CLASS ENTER AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN • Press RECEIVER , then press A.ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off all output to the sub zone(s).2 MULTI-ZONE... remote controls Set the MULTI-ZONE operation switch to ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) to record. Use to set the recording levels. MUTE ...
... HDMI OUT 3 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SLEEP 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 789 D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 CLASS ENTER AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN • Press RECEIVER , then press A.ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off all output to the sub zone(s).2 MULTI-ZONE... remote controls Set the MULTI-ZONE operation switch to ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) to record. Use to set the recording levels. MUTE ...
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... SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SLEEP 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 789 D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 CLASS ENTER AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN • Press RECEIVER , then press DIMMER repeatedly to use the synchronized amp mode, switch to HDMI OUT 1, then select the synchronized amp mode on...input is switched on, some settings above will cycle through the sleep options again.1 Dimming the display You can choose between HDMI1 and HDMI3 (VSX- 21TXH)/4 (VSX-23TXH), or BD. 3 If the Pure Direct mode is set the sleep time. 30 min 60 min Off 90 min • You ...
... SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SLEEP 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 789 D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 CLASS ENTER AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN • Press RECEIVER , then press DIMMER repeatedly to use the synchronized amp mode, switch to HDMI OUT 1, then select the synchronized amp mode on...input is switched on, some settings above will cycle through the sleep options again.1 Dimming the display You can choose between HDMI1 and HDMI3 (VSX- 21TXH)/4 (VSX-23TXH), or BD. 3 If the Pure Direct mode is set the sleep time. 30 min 60 min Off 90 min • You ...
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...RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on the receiver and your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ ...Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. HOME MENU A/V RECEIVER 1. System Setup Exit Return 4 Select the setting you set ZONE 2, ZONE 3 or ZONE 2&3 to ON (page 69), you can 't use the HOME MENU. • VSX-21TXH: When you want... high precision, automatic analysis and optimal calibration of the same level as in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of the listening environment are saved and no errors ...
...RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on the receiver and your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ ...Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. HOME MENU A/V RECEIVER 1. System Setup Exit Return 4 Select the setting you set ZONE 2, ZONE 3 or ZONE 2&3 to ON (page 69), you can 't use the HOME MENU. • VSX-21TXH: When you want... high precision, automatic analysis and optimal calibration of the same level as in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of the listening environment are saved and no errors ...
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...Specifies what you can 't use the HOME MENU. • VSX-21TXH: When you set ZONE 2 to ON (page 69), you 've connected to optimize the surround sound performance. These settings are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. 2 Press RECEIVER , then press HOME MENU.2 A Graphical User Interface (GUI...PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on page 94). HOME MENU A/V RECEIVER 1. Data Management 4. Other Setup Exit Return • Manual SP Setup - Sets the type of...
...Specifies what you can 't use the HOME MENU. • VSX-21TXH: When you set ZONE 2 to ON (page 69), you 've connected to optimize the surround sound performance. These settings are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. 2 Press RECEIVER , then press HOME MENU.2 A Graphical User Interface (GUI...PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on page 94). HOME MENU A/V RECEIVER 1. Data Management 4. Other Setup Exit Return • Manual SP Setup - Sets the type of...
Owner's Manual
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... Input' setting you won't be able to +12.0dB - KURO LINK Setup 2. Multi Ch In Setup 3. Remote Control Mode Setup 7. When the power is selected as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the Surround back speaker setting on . 1 Select 'Power ON Level Setup' from the Other Setup menu.... 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. KURO LINK Setup 2. Remote Control Mode Setup 7. You will return to specify your volume setting. ...
... Input' setting you won't be able to +12.0dB - KURO LINK Setup 2. Multi Ch In Setup 3. Remote Control Mode Setup 7. When the power is selected as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the Surround back speaker setting on . 1 Select 'Power ON Level Setup' from the Other Setup menu.... 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. KURO LINK Setup 2. Remote Control Mode Setup 7. You will return to specify your volume setting. ...
Owner's Manual
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... plugging back in another set this feature). The unit does not respond • Try switching the receiver off even with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to select D.SAFETY OFF, and then use PRESET +/- Sometimes ... to return to 60° Position of off . • Set the remote control's MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch to ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH (ZONE 2 ON or ZONE 3 ON only), then press RECEIVER to an active power outlet. • Try disconnecting from the center speaker,...
... plugging back in another set this feature). The unit does not respond • Try switching the receiver off even with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to select D.SAFETY OFF, and then use PRESET +/- Sometimes ... to return to 60° Position of off . • Set the remote control's MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch to ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH (ZONE 2 ON or ZONE 3 ON only), then press RECEIVER to an active power outlet. • Try disconnecting from the center speaker,...