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Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. D1-4-2-6-1*_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with liquid near this ... a restaurant or use shielded cables and connectors for other equipment. However, there is not waterproof. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-3_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment...
Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. D1-4-2-6-1*_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with liquid near this ... a restaurant or use shielded cables and connectors for other equipment. However, there is not waterproof. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-3_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment...
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...; Connecting your TV and playback 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 6 ...to control 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 ... listening (Tip on page 92) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals.
...; Connecting your TV and playback 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 6 ...to control 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 ... listening (Tip on page 92) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals.
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...51) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. 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 the TV operation selector switch (see Controlling the rest of your TV. 10...input signal (page 61). DIMMER - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 71). Use to adjust the level (page 92). A.ATT - VOL +/- - VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - INPUT - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel ...
...51) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. 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 the TV operation selector switch (see Controlling the rest of your TV. 10...input signal (page 61). DIMMER - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 71). Use to adjust the level (page 92). A.ATT - VOL +/- - VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - INPUT - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel ...
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... page 73 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 control DVD menus/ options and for deck ...page 58). RETURN - Changes the audio or channel on page 51. STANDARD - Press to access the Video options (page 68). Use to check selected receiver settings (page 71). HOME MENU - DISP - CH +/- - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 58). Controls and displays...
... page 73 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 control DVD menus/ options and for deck ...page 58). RETURN - Changes the audio or channel on page 51. STANDARD - Press to access the Video options (page 68). Use to check selected receiver settings (page 71). HOME MENU - DISP - CH +/- - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 58). Controls and displays...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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See Connecting a component to indicate the channels being input when PCM signals are being input) XL/XR - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators Light to the front panel inputs on (page 60). 9 ...S.RTRV Lights when the Sound Retriever function is active (page 66). 5 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is switched 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. STREAM DIRECT - Lights when one ...
See Connecting a component to indicate the channels being input when PCM signals are being input) XL/XR - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators Light to the front panel inputs on (page 60). 9 ...S.RTRV Lights when the Sound Retriever function is active (page 66). 5 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is switched 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. STREAM DIRECT - Lights when one ...
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...FRONT AR 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. Plugging in should be...connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to make up your home theater system. 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 connected cables over the top of the...
...FRONT AR 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. Plugging in should be...connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to make up your home theater system. 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 connected cables over the top of the...
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...) Use to switch components in your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with no HDMI output on page 25. Each set of the receiver. See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36. 18 Speaker... See Connecting other audio components on page 29. 16 En 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 connection to compatible HDMI devices. See Connecting your TV with no ...
...) Use to switch components in your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with no HDMI output on page 25. Each set of the receiver. See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36. 18 Speaker... See Connecting other audio components on page 29. 16 En 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 connection to compatible HDMI devices. See Connecting your TV with no ...
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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 can also be connected to the left...
...-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 can also be connected to the left...
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... difference. • To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Doing so may damage your speakers Your speakers can also be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you 're using. CAUTION •... 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
... difference. • To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Doing so may damage your speakers Your speakers can also be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you 're using. CAUTION •... 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
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... the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to HDMI OUT 2 or HDMI OUT ALL. If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. HDMI ASSIGNABLE... 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 to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT...
... the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to HDMI OUT 2 or HDMI OUT ALL. If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. HDMI ASSIGNABLE... 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 to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT...
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... 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 DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog... 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 composite or S-Video. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether...
... 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 DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog... 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 composite or S-Video. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether...
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... 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. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your source and TV are compatible with an HDMI cable. HDMI...29. 26 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to the receiver. • With these instead. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on the receiver. Depending on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI ...
... 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. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your source and TV are compatible with an HDMI cable. HDMI...29. 26 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to the receiver. • With these instead. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on the receiver. Depending on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI ...
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VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, ... Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see KURO LINK on HDMI compatibility. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. • Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by default to ... (HDMI-4) CD COAX-2 a. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that are compatible with HDCP still cause this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not a malfunction. • Depending on page 43 to BD input; Refer...
VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, ... Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see KURO LINK on HDMI compatibility. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. • Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by default to ... (HDMI-4) CD COAX-2 a. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that are compatible with HDCP still cause this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is not a malfunction. • Depending on page 43 to BD input; Refer...
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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 ... 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 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...
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 ... 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 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...
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... terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. Connecting 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 to (see The Input Setup menu on page 43). Select one ...CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If your DVD player may have analog connections. 29 En Please refer to connect audio components for more information. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of so-called 'set-top boxes'. STB...
... terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. Connecting 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 to (see The Input Setup menu on page 43). Select one ...CENTER SURROUND L R L 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If your DVD player may have analog connections. 29 En Please refer to connect audio components for more information. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of so-called 'set-top boxes'. STB...
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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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... only)). An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of the sub zone(s) is possible to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on ) and the sub zone(s) can 't use the features available with the USB... sub zone setups possible with a separate amplifier in ZONE Audio Setup on how you want to set up your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone (and a separate ...
... only)). An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of the sub zone(s) is possible to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on ) and the sub zone(s) can 't use the features available with the USB... sub zone setups possible with a separate amplifier in ZONE Audio Setup on how you want to set up your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone (and a separate ...
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...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. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN L R...ZONE2 SUZBWOONOEFE3R SURDRVOUND SURROUND OUT OUT I BACK MOONUPITTORRE OUT VIDEO D L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) S-VIDEO RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT VSX-23TXH 34 En You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below. 03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE...
...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. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN L R...ZONE2 SUZBWOONOEFE3R SURDRVOUND SURROUND OUT OUT I BACK MOONUPITTORRE OUT VIDEO D L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) S-VIDEO RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT VSX-23TXH 34 En You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below. 03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE...
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.... • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. 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...2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is shining on the rear of this receiver. Please see the manual supplied with your system instead of the remote sensor on the front...
.... • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. 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...2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is shining on the rear of this receiver. Please see the manual supplied with your system instead of the remote sensor on the front...