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...used for connection with speaker, and should be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from hazards to avoid damage to which requires repair will not occur in for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER... ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is subject to the following measures: -
...used for connection with speaker, and should be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from hazards to avoid damage to which requires repair will not occur in for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER... ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is subject to the following measures: -
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... processing (page 59) • Better sound using connections other components (page 73) 7 En The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure below to control other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-23TXH model only) 12 Basic playback... 43) (When using Phase Control (page 61) • Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/ FRONT 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...
... processing (page 59) • Better sound using connections other components (page 73) 7 En The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure below to control other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-23TXH model only) 12 Basic playback... 43) (When using Phase Control (page 61) • Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/ FRONT 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...
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...TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to component control using the number buttons (page 51). VOL +/- - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 71). SIGNAL SEL - MCACC - RECEIVER 1 SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI 13 2 Input function buttons Press to prevent ...ZONE 3 MAIN 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to TV operation selector switch. VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - Dims or brightens the display (page 71). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select the surround...
...TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to component control using the number buttons (page 51). VOL +/- - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 71). SIGNAL SEL - MCACC - RECEIVER 1 SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI 13 2 Input function buttons Press to prevent ...ZONE 3 MAIN 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to TV operation selector switch. VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - Dims or brightens the display (page 71). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select the surround...
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..., 77, 90 and 94). STEREO - ADV SURR - Press to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press RECEIVER first to select a Home THX listening mode (page 57). Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to switch on DVD or BD discs. Press to find preset stations (page... 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 control DVD menus/ options and for example DVD, DVR or TV). Use to switch between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes...
..., 77, 90 and 94). STEREO - ADV SURR - Press to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Press RECEIVER first to select a Home THX listening mode (page 57). Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to switch on DVD or BD discs. Press to find preset stations (page... 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 control DVD menus/ options and for example DVD, DVR or TV). Use to switch between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes...
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...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 select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between AM and FM radio bands (page 51). Power ...indicator lights when the receiver is selected (page 61). Lights when EQ is set...
...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 select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between AM and FM radio bands (page 51). Power ...indicator lights when the receiver is selected (page 61). Lights when EQ is set...
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...19 20 21 dB 22 1 SIGNAL indicators Light to indicate the channels being input when PCM signals are being input. AUTO lights when the receiver is switched on (page 56). Lights when stereo listening is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators ...(page 61). 13 En Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is switched on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.). Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on. 8 UP MIX Lights when the Up Mix is...
...19 20 21 dB 22 1 SIGNAL indicators Light to indicate the channels being input when PCM signals are being input. AUTO lights when the receiver is switched on (page 56). Lights when stereo listening is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators ...(page 61). 13 En Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is switched on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.). Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on. 8 UP MIX Lights when the Up Mix is...
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... 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...61540; See Connecting 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. ...
... 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...61540; See Connecting 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. ...
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...-232C CONTROL 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 VSX-23TXH AC IN Surround left The surround back terminals can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be... used for the Speaker B and ZONE 2. 7.1 ch surround setting Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary. Right Surround right 20 En 03 Connecting your ...
...-232C CONTROL 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 VSX-23TXH AC IN Surround left The surround back terminals can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be... used for the Speaker B and ZONE 2. 7.1 ch surround setting Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary. Right Surround right 20 En 03 Connecting your ...
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...your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-ampable to the Low terminals. Using a banana plug for bi-amping. See your speaker manual for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in ...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 Bi-wiring your speakers. CAUTION • Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network...
...your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-ampable to the Low terminals. Using a banana plug for bi-amping. See your speaker manual for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in ...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 Bi-wiring your speakers. CAUTION • Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network...
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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 flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to...to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output on page 25). • If your DVD player with audio cables. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can ...
... 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 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to...to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output on page 25). • If your DVD player with audio cables. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can ...
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...delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Connect the DVD player's video signals using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. • If your ...component for more information. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the receiver. • With these instead. Depending on page 29. 26 En You can connect these connections, the ...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.
...delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Connect the DVD player's video signals using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. • If your ...component for more information. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the receiver. • With these instead. Depending on page 29. 26 En You can connect these connections, the ...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.
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...Multimedia Interface are trademarks of the following digital audio formats: - VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is fixed to BD input; This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. • Digital...need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. For example, the BD terminal is no other connections are used. Consult your equipment 03 • The input functions below for limitations),...
...Multimedia Interface are trademarks of the following digital audio formats: - VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is fixed to BD input; This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. • Digital...need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. For example, the BD terminal is no other connections are used. Consult your equipment 03 • The input functions below for limitations),...
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... V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. Most digital components also have corresponding outputs for use with your component for playback. When you set...
... V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. Most digital components also have corresponding outputs for use with your component for playback. When you set...
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...receiver. Note 1 • Windows Media and the Windows logo are connected directly to (see Speaker Setting on your computer system. 03 Connecting your equipment When you set -top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. • You can use... 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. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9 ...
...receiver. Note 1 • Windows Media and the Windows logo are connected directly to (see Speaker Setting on your computer system. 03 Connecting your equipment When you set -top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. • You can use... 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. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9 ...
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...video (VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT) signals can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. Note 1 You can't use the features available with a separate amplifier in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be played with this... Radio function cannot be playing in the sub zone. You can, however, use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with your sub zone amplifier. 33 En Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system.
...video (VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT) signals can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. Note 1 You can't use the features available with a separate amplifier in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be played with this... Radio function cannot be playing in the sub zone. You can, however, use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with your sub zone amplifier. 33 En Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system.
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...IN 2 L (DVR) Y R PB PR MONITOR OUT 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, ... have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below . You should have a pair of speakers...
...IN 2 L (DVR) Y R PB PR MONITOR OUT 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, ... have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below . You should have a pair of speakers...
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... to the CONTROL IN jack (using this receiver's remote control, see Operating other Pioneer components with this receiver to link it to the IR receiver. 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 Pioneer component. Refer to the manual...
... to the CONTROL IN jack (using this receiver's remote control, see Operating other Pioneer components with this receiver to link it to the IR receiver. 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 Pioneer component. Refer to the manual...
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...the connection. • The trigger maximum power is available from the support area of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). However, you must be ... any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of your computer. 36 En Use a cable with this receiver. 2 Laptops and other countries. Please make sure your system meets the following requirements:...OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH 12 V TRIGGER INPUT • Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver to the 12 V trigger of another component.
...the connection. • The trigger maximum power is available from the support area of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). However, you must be ... any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of your computer. 36 En Use a cable with this receiver. 2 Laptops and other countries. Please make sure your system meets the following requirements:...OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH 12 V TRIGGER INPUT • Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver to the 12 V trigger of another component.
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... panel) 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 9-pin RS-232C jack on this receiver. Note 1 The various parameters and the... reverb characteristics data used for more information. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 RS-232C ...
... panel) 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 9-pin RS-232C jack on this receiver. Note 1 The various parameters and the... reverb characteristics data used for more information. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 RS-232C ...
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... MIC iPod cable (supplied) MENU iPod 38 En You can use the supplied iPod cable to connect your equipment Connecting a component to the front panel inputs (VSX-21TXH only) The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (VIDEO) and stereo analog audio inputs ...terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of audio/ video component, but in this receiver. • Switch the receiver into standby then use these inputs using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to ...
... MIC iPod cable (supplied) MENU iPod 38 En You can use the supplied iPod cable to connect your equipment Connecting a component to the front panel inputs (VSX-21TXH only) The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (VIDEO) and stereo analog audio inputs ...terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of audio/ video component, but in this receiver. • Switch the receiver into standby then use these inputs using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to ...