Owner's Manual
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...• 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 of functions and terminals. Flow of settings on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 66) •... 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) 13...
...• 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 of functions and terminals. Flow of settings on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 66) •... 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) 13...
Owner's Manual
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...the Home Menu (pages 40, 43, 64, 77, 90 and 94). STATUS - PQLS - The BAND and T.EDIT tuner controls are used to check selected receiver settings (page 71). RETURN - Also used to turn 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 switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto level control...
...the Home Menu (pages 40, 43, 64, 77, 90 and 94). STATUS - PQLS - The BAND and T.EDIT tuner controls are used to check selected receiver settings (page 71). RETURN - Also used to turn 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 switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto level control...
Owner's Manual
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... radio bands (page 51). and ENTER to memorize and name stations for Standard decoding and to switch between on and standby. Lights when EQ is set to ON, the power indicator lights when the power is selected (page 61). TUNE +/- - Use to find preset stations (page 51). Use to ... 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 select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page ...
... radio bands (page 51). and ENTER to memorize and name stations for Standard decoding and to switch between on and standby. Lights when EQ is set to ON, the power indicator lights when the power is selected (page 61). TUNE +/- - Use to find preset stations (page 51). Use to ... 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 select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page ...
Owner's Manual
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... Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is selected (page 66). AUTO lights when the receiver is switched on (page 61). 13 En Left front/Right front channel C - Light during ... Home THX modes is selected (page 57). 10 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators Light to PCM conversion with...- See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to indicate the currently selected input signal. Controls and ...
... Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is selected (page 66). AUTO lights when the receiver is switched on (page 61). 13 En Left front/Right front channel C - Light during ... Home THX modes is selected (page 57). 10 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is set to select the input signal automatically (page 61). 2 Program format indicators Light to PCM conversion with...- See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to indicate the currently selected input signal. Controls and ...
Owner's Manual
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Each set of the receiver. See Switching components on and off according to the input ... with no HDMI output on page 25. 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 ... equipment from a single IR remote sensor. 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...
Each set of the receiver. See Switching components on and off according to the input ... with no HDMI output on page 25. 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 ... equipment from a single IR remote sensor. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Surround back right 6.1 ch surround setting Surround back No connect Speaker B setting Speaker B - Right Surround right 20 En Right ZONE 2 setting ZONE 2 - 03 Connecting your equipment Installing your main surround speakers should ...
...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 Surround back right 6.1 ch surround setting Surround back No connect Speaker B setting Speaker B - Right Surround right 20 En Right ZONE 2 setting ZONE 2 - 03 Connecting your equipment Installing your main surround speakers should ...
Owner's Manual
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Your speakers must be bi-wired if they support biamping. • With these connections, the Surr Back System setting makes no difference. • To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to do not remove it...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 Your speakers can also be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or...the amplifier. Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver.
Your speakers must be bi-wired if they support biamping. • With these connections, the Surr Back System setting makes no difference. • To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to do not remove it...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 Your speakers can also be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or...the amplifier. Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver.
Owner's Manual
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...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 this time, the digital input setting must be made (see KURO LINK on page...the TV cannot be heard over the receiver. When making digital connections with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can be used (see The Input Setup menu on page 63). If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK...
...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 this time, the digital input setting must be made (see KURO LINK on page...the TV cannot be heard over the receiver. When making digital connections with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can be used (see The Input Setup menu on page 63). If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK...
Owner's Manual
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...the multichannel analog inputs on the video component, it may not be necessary to make output settings. Do not use an HDMI cable to composite or S-Video. TV Select one COMPONENT ...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 page 29. 26 En 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 your component for more information. • Component video should...
...the multichannel analog inputs on the video component, it may not be necessary to make output settings. Do not use an HDMI cable to composite or S-Video. TV Select one COMPONENT ...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 page 29. 26 En 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 your component for more information. • Component video should...
Owner's Manual
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...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 devices, including... HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to...
...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 devices, including... HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to...
Owner's Manual
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... use with your DVD player may have analog connections. 29 En Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. Select one VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO Select...V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If 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 the operating instructions supplied with audio recorders. Please refer to ...
... use with your DVD player may have analog connections. 29 En Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are not used. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. Select one VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO Select...V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) T1 2 VSX-23TXH • If 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 the operating instructions supplied with audio recorders. Please refer to ...
Owner's Manual
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... Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it 's possible to add additional amplifiers to the receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment When you set -top box, etc. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on page 43). must be downsampled to ... 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 to the CD inputs instead. • If you're connecting a recorder, connect...
... Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it 's possible to add additional amplifiers to the receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment When you set -top box, etc. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on page 43). must be downsampled to ... 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 to the CD inputs instead. • If you're connecting a recorder, connect...
Owner's Manual
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...the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. You will also need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 95. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. Sub zone (ZONE 3) (VSX-23TXH only) Sub zone (ZONE 2) VIDEO IN Main zone HDMI ASSIGNABLE ... only)). Note 1 You can also be played with this system. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is possible to set up to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in separate rooms after you are two primary sub zone setups possible with the USB input. Making MULTI-ZONE connections...
...the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. You will also need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 95. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. Sub zone (ZONE 3) (VSX-23TXH only) Sub zone (ZONE 2) VIDEO IN Main zone HDMI ASSIGNABLE ... only)). Note 1 You can also be played with this system. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is possible to set up to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in separate rooms after you are two primary sub zone setups possible with the USB input. Making MULTI-ZONE connections...
Owner's Manual
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...; Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this setup. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to use this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN L R HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB ...MONITOR OUT 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 03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV...
...; Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this setup. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to use this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN L R HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB ...MONITOR OUT 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 03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Pioneer component. Note 1 • Remote operation may not use the IR terminology. Please see the manual supplied with your IR... sensor window. • Note that you can use just the remote sensor of one set of . When you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with your component to check for as many components as a Niles or Xantech unit) to ...
... 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 Pioneer component. Note 1 • Remote operation may not use the IR terminology. Please see the manual supplied with your IR... sensor window. • Note that you can use just the remote sensor of one set of . When you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with your component to check for as many components as a Niles or Xantech unit) to ...
Owner's Manual
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...OUT 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH 12 V TRIGGER INPUT • Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). Instructions for the connection. • The trigger...• The computer must have any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of this receiver. 2 Laptops and other countries. If you 've set on the back panel of Pioneer. For instructions on each end for using a commercially available USB to RS-232C converter cable ...
...OUT 12 V TRIGGER IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH 12 V TRIGGER INPUT • Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). Instructions for the connection. • The trigger...• The computer must have any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of this receiver. 2 Laptops and other countries. If you 've set on the back panel of Pioneer. For instructions on each end for using a commercially available USB to RS-232C converter cable ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the front panel of this receiver once it has stopped blinking. VSX-23TXH: CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 USB mass storage device VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT...on the power. The HDMI indicator in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for any other end into the AC IN socket on page 48. Do... the mains plug from the wall socket when not in a while. When you set the KURO LINK mode to OFF, you find it with other than the one supplied with a 6 ...
... on the front panel of this receiver once it has stopped blinking. VSX-23TXH: CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 USB mass storage device VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT...on the power. The HDMI indicator in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for any other end into the AC IN socket on page 48. Do... the mains plug from the wall socket when not in a while. When you set the KURO LINK mode to OFF, you find it with other than the one supplied with a 6 ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 reappears automatically. ...setting if your TV. Use TUNE +/- (or / on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE CONTROL ADVANC 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...
...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 reappears automatically. ...setting if your TV. Use TUNE +/- (or / on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE CONTROL ADVANC 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...
Owner's Manual
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...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 can 't use it to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD...equalization for your particular room. Make sure there are output at your normal listening position. Basic Setup 04 VSX-23TXH: Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and...
...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 can 't use it to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD...equalization for your particular room. Make sure there are output at your normal listening position. Basic Setup 04 VSX-23TXH: Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and...
Owner's Manual
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..., switch off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for the corresponding trigger setting to switch it to. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip : DVD : Rename : OFF Digital In : HDMI Input : Component ...when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. The Input Setup menu You only need to change the DVD input function's Digital In setting from the System Setup menu. 4.SystemSetup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Comp-1 OFF OFF Exit Return Exit...
..., switch off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for the corresponding trigger setting to switch it to. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip : DVD : Rename : OFF Digital In : HDMI Input : Component ...when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. The Input Setup menu You only need to change the DVD input function's Digital In setting from the System Setup menu. 4.SystemSetup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Comp-1 OFF OFF Exit Return Exit...