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...B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Operation is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the FCC ...power supply differs according to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_A1_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with speaker, and should be used for even during the warranty period. D8-10-2_A1_En CAUTION ...
...B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Operation is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the FCC ...power supply differs according to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_A1_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with speaker, and should be used for even during the warranty period. D8-10-2_A1_En CAUTION ...
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... 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 the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the...back speaker setting (page 91) 9 MCACC speaker settings • Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page 41) 10 The Input Setup menu (page 43) (When using connections other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-...
... 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 the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the...back speaker setting (page 91) 9 MCACC speaker settings • Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page 41) 10 The Input Setup menu (page 43) (When using connections other than the recommended connections) 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 71) (VSX-...
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... 56). Use with TUNE +/-, PRESET +/- ADVANCED MCACC indicator - VSX-23TXH only: PQLS indicator - lights when the component is connected (page 24). 5 Character display See Display on page 13. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - When ... 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 indicate Phase Control is selected (page 61). Switches ...
... 56). Use with TUNE +/-, PRESET +/- ADVANCED MCACC indicator - VSX-23TXH only: PQLS indicator - lights when the component is connected (page 24). 5 Character display See Display on page 13. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - When ... 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 indicate Phase Control is selected (page 61). Switches ...
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...PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 36. 15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD player. See ...off according to the input function of the receiver. See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36. 18 Speaker terminals Use for connection to the main ...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....
...PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 36. 15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD player. See ...off according to the input function of the receiver. See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36. 18 Speaker terminals Use for connection to the main ...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....
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...; AM LOOP PB S-VIDEO PR RS-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. Left ZONE 2 - Right Surround...
...; AM LOOP PB S-VIDEO PR RS-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. Left ZONE 2 - Right Surround...
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...speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the kind of speakers you're using. CAUTION • Most speakers...speakers...speakers Your speakers can also be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers...speakers. See your speaker manual for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the 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... SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER ...
...speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the kind of speakers you're using. CAUTION • Most speakers...speakers...speakers Your speakers can also be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers...speakers. See your speaker manual for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the 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... SPEAKERS FRONT AR CENTER ...
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...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 to ... If 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. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with a coaxial cable at this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
...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 to ... If 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. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with a coaxial cable at this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
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...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 progressive scan video (if your source... and TV are compatible with your TV and source component to the receiver. HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV DVD player, etc. You can also take advantage of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output) to check whether they are both...
...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 progressive scan video (if your source... and TV are compatible with your TV and source component to the receiver. HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV DVD player, etc. You can also take advantage of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output) to check whether they are both...
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...source and TV are compatible with your component for more information. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the receiver. • With these instead. Depending on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other ...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. See also Connecting the...
...source and TV are compatible with your component for more information. • Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to the receiver. • With these instead. Depending on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other ...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. See also Connecting the...
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... 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 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). 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets...
... 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 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). 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets...
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...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 surround back output terminals are all examples of these inputs have corresponding outputs for more information. This receiver...
...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 surround back output terminals are all examples of these inputs have corresponding outputs for more information. This receiver...
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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... in phono pre-amp), connect it to LARGE. Note that are trademarks or registered trademarks of your speakers. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to OFF, or simply disconnect any home use the additional amplifier on the recorder. ...
... 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... in phono pre-amp), connect it to LARGE. Note that are trademarks or registered trademarks of your speakers. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to OFF, or simply disconnect any home use the additional amplifier on the recorder. ...
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... speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 34 for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone (VSX-23TXH only)). Choose whichever works best for you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone (and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers)... setup is shown below, but the number of the sub zone(s) is possible to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in the sub zone. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on how you...Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. The main and sub zone(s) have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections.
... speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 34 for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone (VSX-23TXH only)). Choose whichever works best for you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone (and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers)... setup is shown below, but the number of the sub zone(s) is possible to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in the sub zone. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on how you...Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. The main and sub zone(s) have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections.
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...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, changing...playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to use this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below . Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone...
...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, changing...playback). • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. Note that the sound in Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to use this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below . Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone...
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... 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 regular use any other...process, and you can cause a fire or give you have connected speakers with other way. You cannot carry out any purpose other end into the AC IN socket on this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • Do not use...
... 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 regular use any other...process, and you can cause a fire or give you have connected speakers with other way. You cannot carry out any purpose other end into the AC IN socket on this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • Do not use...
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... MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES PUSH OPEN VSX-23TXH 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. • The explanations in these operating instructions are for the GUI screen. Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω. 1 Switch on the...
... MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES PUSH OPEN VSX-23TXH 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. • The explanations in these operating instructions are for the GUI screen. Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω. 1 Switch on the...
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... are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using the Auto MCACC Setup will appear. 41 En VSX-21TXH: Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. If you have a tripod, use some other object to install the microphone.1 The Full Auto...Note 1 It may not be possible to measure correctly if the microphone is selected (in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at your TV. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER XM SIRIUS AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T....
... are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using the Auto MCACC Setup will appear. 41 En VSX-21TXH: Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. If you have a tripod, use some other object to install the microphone.1 The Full Auto...Note 1 It may not be possible to measure correctly if the microphone is selected (in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at your TV. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER XM SIRIUS AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T....
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..., correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for the corresponding trigger setting to ON, that input is not optimal for ... Switching components on and off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip : DVD : Rename : OFF Digital In : HDMI Input : Component In :... settings in the front panel display, please follow them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you 're finished, press RETURN. Basic ...
..., correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for the corresponding trigger setting to ON, that input is not optimal for ... Switching components on and off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip : DVD : Rename : OFF Digital In : HDMI Input : Component In :... settings in the front panel display, please follow them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you 're finished, press RETURN. Basic ...
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... between ZONE 2 and ZONE 3. • When the receiver is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone only. 3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the Speaker B setting only.1 VSX-23TXH PQLS HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT STANDARD SURROUND ...you have selected. STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR BAND TUNEPQLS HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF VSX-23TXH MASTER VOLUME PHONES PUSH OPEN PUSH OPEN VSX-23TXH • Use SPEAKERS on or off The MULTI-ZONE indicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has been ...
... between ZONE 2 and ZONE 3. • When the receiver is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone only. 3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the Speaker B setting only.1 VSX-23TXH PQLS HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT STANDARD SURROUND ...you have selected. STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR BAND TUNEPQLS HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF VSX-23TXH MASTER VOLUME PHONES PUSH OPEN PUSH OPEN VSX-23TXH • Use SPEAKERS on or off The MULTI-ZONE indicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has been ...
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... Channel Level (M1 to M6) 0.0 dB Speaker Distance (M1 to M6) 10'00" Standing Wave (M1 to M6) ATT of all settings will be saved, even if the receiver is unplugged. MULTI-ZONE ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) Volume Variable Level ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) Volume -60 dB HDMI HDMI Audio... Amp HDMI output (VSX-23TXH only) HDMI OUT ALL KURO LINK ON Setting Default DSP Surround...
... Channel Level (M1 to M6) 0.0 dB Speaker Distance (M1 to M6) 10'00" Standing Wave (M1 to M6) ATT of all settings will be saved, even if the receiver is unplugged. MULTI-ZONE ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) Volume Variable Level ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) Volume -60 dB HDMI HDMI Audio... Amp HDMI output (VSX-23TXH only) HDMI OUT ALL KURO LINK ON Setting Default DSP Surround...