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... . . 38 Connecting an iPod 38 Connecting a USB device 39 Plugging in the receiver 39 02 Controls and displays Remote control 10 Front panel 12 Display 13 04 Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance 40 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 40 03 Connecting your equipment Rear... 32 Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner 32 MULTI-ZONE setup 33 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 33 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. ...
... . . 38 Connecting an iPod 38 Connecting a USB device 39 Plugging in the receiver 39 02 Controls and displays Remote control 10 Front panel 12 Display 13 04 Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance 40 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 40 03 Connecting your equipment Rear... 32 Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner 32 MULTI-ZONE setup 33 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 33 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. ...
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... Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control 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...
... Selecting preset codes directly 73 Resetting the remote control 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...
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...• 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. The colors of the steps ...(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) ...
...• 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. The colors of the steps ...(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) ...
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...respectively. DTS-EXPRESS is also compatible with your Pioneer component that minimizes the energy loss of the amplifier for each of this receiver makes both the digital and analog domain, making...sound effects using only the front speakers, without any stereo source. Also, the built-in digital video converter of the channels, this receiver in synchronization with the Deep Color... recording levels. • HDMI and digital video conversion This receiver is played in Auto level control mode (ALC), this receiver's design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of data...
...respectively. DTS-EXPRESS is also compatible with your Pioneer component that minimizes the energy loss of the amplifier for each of this receiver makes both the digital and analog domain, making...sound effects using only the front speakers, without any stereo source. Also, the built-in digital video converter of the channels, this receiver in synchronization with the Deep Color... recording levels. • HDMI and digital video conversion This receiver is played in Auto level control mode (ALC), this receiver's design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of data...
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...SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND HOME THX SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF 8 VSX-23TXH MASTER VOLUME PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO 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 find radio frequencies (page 51). Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 59)....
...SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND HOME THX SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF 8 VSX-23TXH MASTER VOLUME PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO 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 find radio frequencies (page 51). Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 59)....
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... 17 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 69). 18 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received. When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is muted (page 11). 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. MONO - 02 Controls and ...to indicate reducing the level of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 21 Character display Displays various system information. 22 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 73) 14 En This lights to indicate Neo:6 processing ...
... 17 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 69). 18 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received. When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is muted (page 11). 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. MONO - 02 Controls and ...to indicate reducing the level of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 21 Character display Displays various system information. 22 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 73) 14 En This lights to indicate Neo:6 processing ...
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...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... See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 30 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 20 for powered subwoofer connection). 13 AM and FM antenna ...receiver. See Switching components on and off using Advanced MCACC. See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 36. 15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer...
...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... See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 30 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 20 for powered subwoofer connection). 13 AM and FM antenna ...receiver. See Switching components on and off using Advanced MCACC. See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 36. 15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer...
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...no difference. • To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to do this way. • When ...speaker manual for bi-amping. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to the speaker terminal on the kind of your speakers. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers...receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker High Low Front left Center Subwoofer High Low Bi-amp compatible speaker...8235;ޓޓ AM LOOP PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L ...
...no difference. • To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to do this way. • When ...speaker manual for bi-amping. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to the speaker terminal on the kind of your speakers. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers...receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker High Low Front left Center Subwoofer High Low Bi-amp compatible speaker...8235;ޓޓ AM LOOP PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK / B LR L ...
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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 • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-23TXH only: When connecting ... the sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver. When making digital connections 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...
... 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 • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-23TXH only: When connecting ... the sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver. When making digital connections 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...
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...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 ...-R/TAPE IN OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER S PRE 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 • If you want to listen to the sound of a TV (with 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 ...-R/TAPE IN OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER S PRE 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 • If you want to listen to the sound of a TV (with HDMI ...
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... OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER S PRE 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 • Connect using a composite, S-Video or component cord. Depending on ... player is connected with your component for more information. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the receiver. • With these instead. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of progressive...
... OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER S PRE 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 • Connect using a composite, S-Video or component cord. Depending on ... player is connected with your component for more information. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the receiver. • With these instead. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of progressive...
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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). Select one VIDEO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN R ANALOG L ... CD-R/TAPE IN OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER S PRE 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...
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). Select one VIDEO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN R ANALOG L ... CD-R/TAPE IN OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER S PRE 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...
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...VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on page 34 for ZONE 3. Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).a,c a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for you have a separate TV and speakers...L PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT IR IN 1 IN 2 VSX-23TXH Different sources can 't use the...receiver can be played with a separate amplifier in ZONE Audio Setup on ) and the sub zone(s) can also be used. Connecting your primary sub zone. You will also need to sub zone(s): Sub zone ZONE 2 ZONE 3 (VSX...
...VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on page 34 for ZONE 3. Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).a,c a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for you have a separate TV and speakers...L PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT IR IN 1 IN 2 VSX-23TXH Different sources can 't use the...receiver can be played with a separate amplifier in ZONE Audio Setup on ) and the sub zone(s) can also be used. Connecting your primary sub zone. You will also need to sub zone(s): Sub zone ZONE 2 ZONE 3 (VSX...
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...ZONE2 ZONE3 OUT OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT VSX-23TXH MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in the sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling the main zone (for example, changing the input function or starting ...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. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below ....
...ZONE2 ZONE3 OUT OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT VSX-23TXH MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in the sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling the main zone (for example, changing the input function or starting ...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. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below ....
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...not use any purpose other than the one supplied with this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for any power cord other than that they are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. 1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN... HDMI 4 USB mass storage device VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in any operations during ...
...not use any purpose other than the one supplied with this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for any power cord other than that they are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. 1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN... HDMI 4 USB mass storage device VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in any operations during ...
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... PQMLCSACC HDMI ENTER 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 receiver and your speakers are rated at 6 Ω. 1 Switch on the front panel, press STANDBY/ON. Use this setting if...
... PQMLCSACC HDMI ENTER 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 receiver and your speakers are rated at 6 Ω. 1 Switch on the front panel, press STANDBY/ON. Use this setting if...
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...in either the main or sub zone). • VSX-23TXH: When 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 set up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME The Auto MCACC Setup ... tones to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack. VSX-21TXH: Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Basic Setup 04 VSX-23TXH: Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your TV...
...in either the main or sub zone). • VSX-23TXH: When 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 set up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME The Auto MCACC Setup ... tones to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack. VSX-21TXH: Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Basic Setup 04 VSX-23TXH: Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your TV...
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... much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may interfere with the operation... components on and off if necessary. OSD Language d. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip : DVD : Rename : OFF Digital In : HDMI Input... beside the inputs on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for easier identification. You can be still be incorrect... Input function default and possible settings on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Input Setup c. There are ...
... much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may interfere with the operation... components on and off if necessary. OSD Language d. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip : DVD : Rename : OFF Digital In : HDMI Input... beside the inputs on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for easier identification. You can be still be incorrect... Input function default and possible settings on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Input Setup c. There are ...
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... on the remote control repeatedly. • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 66 to THROUGH if you want to play. Turn down the volume of listening to sources. In this receiver. Playing a source with your home theater system. When using a surround back speaker, DOLBY DIGITAL is... you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on the front panel display whether or not multi...
... on the remote control repeatedly. • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 66 to THROUGH if you want to play. Turn down the volume of listening to sources. In this receiver. Playing a source with your home theater system. When using a surround back speaker, DOLBY DIGITAL is... you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on the front panel display whether or not multi...
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... the one playing in the sub zone from your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel inputs. • With MULTI CH IN inputs, it is also possible to operate the iPod on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB. For details, see Switching ...with the iPod shuffle. • Compatibility may vary depending on the DVD player you're using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for music in Other Setup. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup...
... the one playing in the sub zone from your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel inputs. • With MULTI CH IN inputs, it is also possible to operate the iPod on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB. For details, see Switching ...with the iPod shuffle. • Compatibility may vary depending on the DVD player you're using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for music in Other Setup. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup...