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...HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 29 Connecting other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the... instructions, put them away in the receiver 39 02 Controls and displays Remote control 10 Front panel 12 Display 13 04 Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance 40 ...
...HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 29 Connecting other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the... instructions, put them away in the receiver 39 02 Controls and displays Remote control 10 Front panel 12 Display 13 04 Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance 40 ...
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... MCACC presets 89 Copying MCACC preset data 89 Clearing MCACC presets 89 11 The system and the other setup Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 90 Manual speaker setup 90 Surround back speaker setting 91 Speaker Setting 91 Channel Level 92 Speaker Distance 93 X-Curve 93 THX... presets 74 Default preset codes 74 Controls the components 74 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert 78 Manual MCACC setup 80 Fine Channel Level 81 Fine Speaker Distance 82 Standing Wave 82 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust...
... MCACC presets 89 Copying MCACC preset data 89 Clearing MCACC presets 89 11 The system and the other setup Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 90 Manual speaker setup 90 Surround back speaker setting 91 Speaker Setting 91 Channel Level 92 Speaker Distance 93 X-Curve 93 THX... presets 74 Default preset codes 74 Controls the components 74 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert 78 Manual MCACC setup 80 Fine Channel Level 81 Fine Speaker Distance 82 Standing Wave 82 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust...
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...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...if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to control other ... • Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page 41) 10 The Input Setup menu (page 43) (When using Phase Control (page 61) • Measure the all EQ type (...
...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...if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote to control other ... • Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page 41) 10 The Input Setup menu (page 43) (When using Phase Control (page 61) • Measure the all EQ type (...
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...brings theater sound right into your home with its high transfer rates. • Phase Control The Phase Control technology incorporated into this receiver's design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at the HDMI terminal. 8 En ... characteristics of the product. High-quality sound formats such as DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are delivered to Pioneer for Dolby Surround sources, but accurate surround sound setup, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance tests covering every aspect of your ...
...brings theater sound right into your home with its high transfer rates. • Phase Control The Phase Control technology incorporated into this receiver's design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at the HDMI terminal. 8 En ... characteristics of the product. High-quality sound formats such as DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are delivered to Pioneer for Dolby Surround sources, but accurate surround sound setup, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance tests covering every aspect of your ...
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...a USB mass storage device. Loading the batteries CAUTION Incorrect use of your iPod an added possibility. Observe the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to the... wire antenna • iPod cable • Power cord • Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on-screen control of batteries may result in the battery case. • Batteries with another infrared ...
...a USB mass storage device. Loading the batteries CAUTION Incorrect use of your iPod an added possibility. Observe the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to the... wire antenna • iPod cable • Power cord • Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on-screen control of batteries may result in the battery case. • Batteries with another infrared ...
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...access a radio station directly using the following system: • White - VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - MCACC - SBch - Use to enter commands ...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 the TV operation ...(page 92). A.ATT - DIMMER - Use to prevent distortion (page 70). Attenuates (lowers) the level of other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to access: D.ACCESS - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 71). INPUT -...
...access a radio station directly using the following system: • White - VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - MCACC - SBch - Use to enter commands ...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 the TV operation ...(page 92). A.ATT - DIMMER - Use to prevent distortion (page 70). Attenuates (lowers) the level of other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to access: D.ACCESS - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 71). INPUT -...
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... DVD menus/ options and for deck 1 of your surround sound system (see Selecting preset codes directly on page 73 for DVD/DVR units. 9 REMOTE SETUP Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 73). 10 TV CTRL Use this...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 check selected receiver settings (page 71). If the signal is sent from the remote control (page 73). 13 ...
... DVD menus/ options and for deck 1 of your surround sound system (see Selecting preset codes directly on page 73 for DVD/DVR units. 9 REMOTE SETUP Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 73). 10 TV CTRL Use this...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 check selected receiver settings (page 71). If the signal is sent from the remote control (page 73). 13 ...
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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 . Power indicator lights when the receiver is on and standby. lights when the component...
... 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 . Power indicator lights when the receiver is on and standby. lights when the component...
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.... 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. They do not indicate the audio signals being output from the main zone (see MULTIZONE setup on page 33) use these controls to control the sub zone from the receiver. Lights... displays 02 12 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 69). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 41). 14 iPod/iPhone/USB terminals Use to connect your portable equipment such as an ...
.... 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. They do not indicate the audio signals being output from the main zone (see MULTIZONE setup on page 33) use these controls to control the sub zone from the receiver. Lights... displays 02 12 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 69). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 41). 14 iPod/iPhone/USB terminals Use to connect your portable equipment such as an ...
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...; 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. ...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 ...
...; 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. ...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 ...
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... the listening position than your ears and tilted slight downward. Also, make the settings that the sound of the front left right THX speaker system setup If you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 57). 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers To achieve the best...
... the listening position than your ears and tilted slight downward. Also, make the settings that the sound of the front left right THX speaker system setup If you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 57). 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers To achieve the best...
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See Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to do this receiver. Bi-Amping setup Bi-amping connection of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order when you can listen to the front and surround back speaker... Back System menu. 03 Connecting your speakers on page 21. 2 Select 'Front Bi-Amp' from the Surr Back System menu. Speaker B setup You can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect Bi-amp compatible speakers to stereo playback in...
See Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to do this receiver. Bi-Amping setup Bi-amping connection of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order when you can listen to the front and surround back speaker... Back System menu. 03 Connecting your speakers on page 21. 2 Select 'Front Bi-Amp' from the Surr Back System menu. Speaker B setup You can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect Bi-amp compatible speakers to stereo playback in...
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... the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are output through all video sources are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 43), the converter gives priority to...component video input for the composite and S-Video MONITOR OUT. 23 En Source device Terminal for connection with source device HDMI IN This receiver TV monitor Terminal for connection with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be output • For optimal video performance, THX recommends ...
... the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are output through all video sources are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 43), the converter gives priority to...component video input for the composite and S-Video MONITOR OUT. 23 En Source device Terminal for connection with source device HDMI IN This receiver TV monitor Terminal for connection with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be output • For optimal video performance, THX recommends ...
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...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 ...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 connected. •...order to listen to this time, the digital input setting must be made (see The Input Setup menu on page 43). 24 En If you have an HDMI or DVI (with audio cables...
...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 ...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 connected. •...order to listen to this time, the digital input setting must be made (see The Input Setup menu on page 43). 24 En If you have an HDMI or DVI (with audio cables...
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...kind of the following digital audio formats: - Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 43 to 8 channels • Input of digital audio that are compatible with HDCP still cause this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not compatible with...) Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component COAX-1 IN 1 (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 OPT-3 (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) CD COAX-2 a. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital...
...kind of the following digital audio formats: - Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 43 to 8 channels • Input of digital audio that are compatible with HDCP still cause this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not compatible with...) Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component COAX-1 IN 1 (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 OPT-3 (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) CD COAX-2 a. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital...
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... 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 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. When you ...
... 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 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. When you ...
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... SACD playback, your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you connected the set -top boxes'. Please refer to (see The Input Setup menu on page 43). Most digital components also have ... TOTAL 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 use with your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's...
... SACD playback, your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you connected the set -top boxes'. Please refer to (see The Input Setup menu on page 43). Most digital components also have ... TOTAL 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 use with your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player's...
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...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 has a built-in the United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9...the front speaker setting (see also The Input Setup menu on page 43). 03 Connecting your equipment When you set -top box, etc. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you have configured the Surround back...
...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 has a built-in the United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9...the front speaker setting (see also The Input Setup menu on page 43). 03 Connecting your equipment When you set -top box, etc. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you have configured the Surround back...
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... 33 En Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. MULTI-ZONE listening options The following table shows the signals that can be output to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, ... TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone (and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone (VSX-23TXH only)). Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on) and the sub zone(s) can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. You will...
... 33 En Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. MULTI-ZONE listening options The following table shows the signals that can be output to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, ... TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone (and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone (VSX-23TXH only)). Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on) and the sub zone(s) can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. You will...
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... ZONE2 ZONE3 OUT 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) Y PB PR...
... ZONE2 ZONE3 OUT 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) Y PB PR...