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...fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that to the insulation of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. Phone: 1-800... 15 of the available power supply differs according to operate the equipment. Address: 1925 E. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-3a_A1_En This product is subject to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may...
...fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that to the insulation of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. Phone: 1-800... 15 of the available power supply differs according to operate the equipment. Address: 1925 E. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-3a_A1_En This product is subject to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may...
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... Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or Sound delay, etc.) (page 66) • Setting the Video options (page 68) 14 Other optional adjustments and settings • KURO LINK Setup (page 64...connections 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... page 92) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote...
... Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or Sound delay, etc.) (page 66) • Setting the Video options (page 68) 14 Other optional adjustments and settings • KURO LINK Setup (page 64...connections 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... page 92) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 73) • Setting the remote...
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... 3 Number buttons and other components (see page 74 for more on this receiver. VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - Use to adjust the level (page 92)....to adjust the volume on your system on page 73). 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER XM SIRIUS INPUT SELECT 12 HDMI OUT 3 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SLEEP 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 789 D.ACCESS CH ...LEVEL 0 CLASS ENTER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN...
... 3 Number buttons and other components (see page 74 for more on this receiver. VSX-23TXH only: HDMI OUT - Use to adjust the level (page 92)....to adjust the volume on your system on page 73). 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER XM SIRIUS INPUT SELECT 12 HDMI OUT 3 SIGNAL SEL MCACC 45 SLEEP 6 SBch A.ATT DIMMER 789 D.ACCESS CH ...LEVEL 0 CLASS ENTER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN...
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... (, , etc.) are explained on /off the illumination of some of FM broadcasts. CH +/- - Press RECEIVER first to access the Video options (page 68). STANDARD - ADV SURR - PHASE CTRL - Use to access: AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - These buttons ...receiver (used to control DVD menus/ options and for more on this button to switch between named station presets and radio frequencies. THX - Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (VSX...
... (, , etc.) are explained on /off the illumination of some of FM broadcasts. CH +/- - Press RECEIVER first to access the Video options (page 68). STANDARD - ADV SURR - PHASE CTRL - Use to access: AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - These buttons ...receiver (used to control DVD menus/ options and for more on this button to switch between named station presets and radio frequencies. THX - Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (VSX...
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... 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 select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo...
... 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 select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo...
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... is selected (page 57). 10 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 61). 13 En AUTO lights when the receiver is being input) XL/XR - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is set to select the input ...59). See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 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. Lights when one channel other than the ones above XC - Lights during DSD (Direct ...
... is selected (page 57). 10 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 61). 13 En AUTO lights when the receiver is being input) XL/XR - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is set to select the input ...59). See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 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. Lights when one channel other than the ones above XC - Lights during DSD (Direct ...
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...75 ޓޓ R AM LOOP CD CD-R/TAPE IN OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND BACK PRE OUT PB S-VIDEO PR 15 16 14 RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT 18SPEAKERS FRONT AR IR IN OUT 1712 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) ...disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-23TXH, however connections for the VSX-21TXH are the same except where noted. Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum,...
...75 ޓޓ R AM LOOP CD CD-R/TAPE IN OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND BACK PRE OUT PB S-VIDEO PR 15 16 14 RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT 18SPEAKERS FRONT AR IR IN OUT 1712 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) ...disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Important • Illustration shows the VSX-23TXH, however connections for the VSX-21TXH are the same except where noted. Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be the final step. • To avoid hum,...
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...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 ...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 output on page 71. 2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers...
...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 ...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 output on page 71. 2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers...
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..., front left and right speakers only are necessary. Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Subwoofer Center Front left LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT 1 (KURO OUT 2 LINK) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ...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...
..., front left and right speakers only are necessary. Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Subwoofer Center Front left LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT 1 (KURO OUT 2 LINK) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 ...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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... different amplifiers 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 Front right HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT 1 (KURO...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 See your speaker manual for more information. • If your speakers...
... different amplifiers 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 Front right HDMI ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) Y PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 OUT 1 (KURO...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 See your speaker manual for more information. • If your speakers...
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...) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 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. HDMI/...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 • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-23TXH only: When ...
...) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 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. HDMI/...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 • When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-23TXH only: When ...
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... give superior picture quality when compared to the sound 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 a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the... 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. HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV DVD player, etc. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD...
... give superior picture quality when compared to the sound 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 a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the... 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. HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV DVD player, etc. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD...
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...HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these instead. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on the receiver. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Select one VIDEO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN PR PB Y DVD player, etc... 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH • Connect using a composite, S-Video or component cord. Do not use an HDMI cable to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can also ...
...HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these instead. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on the receiver. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Select one VIDEO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN PR PB Y DVD player, etc... 1 IN 2 OUT (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 1 2 VSX-23TXH • Connect using a composite, S-Video or component cord. Do not use an HDMI cable to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can also ...
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... COAX-1 IN 1 (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 OPT-3 (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) CD COAX-2 a. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no other connections are used. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD...connect a component that is not compatible with components using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. If you choose to connect to this terminal. See About the...
... COAX-1 IN 1 (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 OPT-3 (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) CD COAX-2 a. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no other connections are used. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD...connect a component that is not compatible with components using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. If you choose to connect to this terminal. See About the...
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... 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 When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to...
... 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 When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to...
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...receiver which input you to connect audio components for playback. STB Connecting the multichannel analog inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have analog connections. 29 En When you set -top box to the operating instructions supplied with audio recorders. Select one VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO...MAX) 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 ...
...receiver which input you to connect audio components for playback. STB Connecting the multichannel analog inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have analog connections. 29 En When you set -top box to the operating instructions supplied with audio recorders. Select one VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO...MAX) 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 ...
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... instead. • If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the receiver. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9... 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 is possible to playback WMA9... IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 OUT IN 3 OPTICAL XM IN (DVD) (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR) (VIDEO) FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER O DVR OUT IN CD CD-R/TAPE IN OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER...
... instead. • If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the receiver. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9... 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 is possible to playback WMA9... IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 OUT IN 3 OPTICAL XM IN (DVD) (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR) (VIDEO) FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER O DVR OUT IN CD CD-R/TAPE IN OUT IN SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SUBWOOFER...
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...zone setups possible with the USB input. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your sub zone amplifier. 33 En However, you may need a separate...for ZONE 3. 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 ) and the sub zone(s) can be ...sub zone(s): Sub zone ZONE 2 ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) Input functions available Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT).a With video signals,b the composite video (VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT) signals can be output. You...
...zone setups possible with the USB input. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your sub zone amplifier. 33 En However, you may need a separate...for ZONE 3. 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 ) and the sub zone(s) can be ...sub zone(s): Sub zone ZONE 2 ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) Input functions available Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT).a With video signals,b the composite video (VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT) signals can be output. You...
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...PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 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 ...VSX-23TXH only) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on page 91 to use this setup. 03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver...
...PB PR Y BD IN IN 1 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 ...VSX-23TXH only) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on page 91 to use this setup. 03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver...
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...IN IN IN MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT Operating other Pioneer components with your component to check for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control ...1 • Remote operation 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 Pioneer component. IN OUT CONTROL IN OUT CONTROL Continue the chain in the same way ...
...IN IN IN MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO PB S-VIDEO PR RS-232C CONTROL IN OUT IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT Operating other Pioneer components with your component to check for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control ...1 • Remote operation 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 Pioneer component. IN OUT CONTROL IN OUT CONTROL Continue the chain in the same way ...