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.... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_A1_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Any failure due to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel. Operation is encouraged to ... authorization may cause undesired operation. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. D8-10-1-3_A1_En Information to radio communications. D8-10-2_A1_En CAUTION...
.... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_A1_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Any failure due to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel. Operation is encouraged to ... authorization may cause undesired operation. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. D8-10-1-3_A1_En Information to radio communications. D8-10-2_A1_En CAUTION...
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... component to the front panel input 37 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs . . . 38 Connecting an iPod 38 Connecting a USB device 39 Plugging in the receiver 39 02 Controls and displays Remote control 10 Front panel 12 Display 13 04 ...HDMI input 26 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 29 Connecting other audio components 29 About ... 33 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 33 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this...
... component to the front panel input 37 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs . . . 38 Connecting an iPod 38 Connecting a USB device 39 Plugging in the receiver 39 02 Controls and displays Remote control 10 Front panel 12 Display 13 04 ...HDMI input 26 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 29 Connecting other audio components 29 About ... 33 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 33 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this...
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...performance of your XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility. • iPod/iPhone and USB Ready This receiver has the terminals for handling digital audio and video, and this receiver's bottom panel while the power is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as on-screen control of batteries. ...or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is on -screen control of your country or area. • WARNING Do not use of remote control unit The remote control may distort) - The bottom panel gets hot when the power is located near a cassette deck (...
...performance of your XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility. • iPod/iPhone and USB Ready This receiver has the terminals for handling digital audio and video, and this receiver's bottom panel while the power is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as on-screen control of batteries. ...or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is on -screen control of your country or area. • WARNING Do not use of remote control unit The remote control may distort) - The bottom panel gets hot when the power is located near a cassette deck (...
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... indicator lights when the power is active (page 65). STANDARD SURROUND - ADVANCED MCACC indicator - HOME THX - 02 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 67 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC PQLS HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT AUTO ... 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 stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance...
... indicator lights when the power is active (page 65). STANDARD SURROUND - ADVANCED MCACC indicator - HOME THX - 02 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 67 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR BAND TUNE TUNE PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC PQLS HDMI ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT AUTO ... 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 stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance...
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..., Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (page 66). PCM - Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 59). AUTO lights when the receiver is being input. L/R - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is set to select the input signal automatically...other than the ones above XC - See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 38. See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as camcorders, video ...
..., Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (page 66). PCM - Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 59). AUTO lights when the receiver is being input. L/R - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is set to select the input signal automatically...other than the ones above XC - See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 38. See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 37. 16 VSX-21TXH only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as camcorders, video ...
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...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, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver. 15 En Rear panel... 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. This page explains 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, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver. 15 En Rear panel... 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. This page explains the...
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...shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to match these up with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of external .... Make sure to cut off as earthquakes. 19 En B fig. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that came with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Important • Please refer to the manual that all speakers are securely installed. Bare wire connections 1 Twist...
...shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to match these up with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of external .... Make sure to cut off as earthquakes. 19 En B fig. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that came with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Important • Please refer to the manual that all speakers are securely installed. Bare wire connections 1 Twist...
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... video source.1 If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on your TV or flat panel TV, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 68) OFF. • The signal input resolutions that is... that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this copyright protection technology must be output • For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion...
... video source.1 If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on your TV or flat panel TV, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 68) OFF. • The signal input resolutions that is... that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this copyright protection technology must be output • For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion...
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If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using an HDMI cable. 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... the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-23TXH only: When connecting to this time, the digital input setting must be made (see KURO LINK on page 63). See Switching the HDMI output on page 71. • The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped ...
If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to an HDMI/DVIcompatible monitor or a flat panel TV using an HDMI cable. 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... the player to the receiver's BD IN terminal. • VSX-23TXH only: When connecting to this time, the digital input setting must be made (see KURO LINK on page 63). See Switching the HDMI output on page 71. • The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped ...
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...compatible with audio cables. • Component video should 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 DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel ... 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. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the...
...compatible with audio cables. • Component video should 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 DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel ... 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. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the...
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...HDMI 4a (front panel) Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component 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. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are used. This receiver supports the functions ...HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as almost every kind of HDMI Licensing, LLC. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no other connections are ...
...HDMI 4a (front panel) Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component 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. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are used. This receiver supports the functions ...HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as almost every kind of HDMI Licensing, LLC. VSX-21TXH only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no other connections are ...
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...and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers) for the MULTI CH IN input.) b.JPEG files cannot be used. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is shown below, but the number of the sub zone(s) is on your needs, the...if you . An example MULTI-ZONE setup is possible to specify the volume settings in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on ) and the sub zone(s) can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. c.iPod/USB, XM or SIRIUS Radio function cannot be output.
...and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers) for the MULTI CH IN input.) b.JPEG files cannot be used. Connecting your equipment 03 MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is shown below, but the number of the sub zone(s) is on your needs, the...if you . An example MULTI-ZONE setup is possible to specify the volume settings in two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on ) and the sub zone(s) can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. c.iPod/USB, XM or SIRIUS Radio function cannot be output.
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... 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. Use a cable with your component to check for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at which...Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.1 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver. Note 1 • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from...
... 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. Use a cable with your component to check for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at which...Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.1 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver. Note 1 • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from...
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... jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on the back panel of this receiver (the cable must specify which input functions switch on the trigger using the software...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 this receiver. 2 Laptops and other countries. Note 1 Triggered connections with up to... components that they switch on COM port connections and settings, contact the manufacturer of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). However, you 've...
... jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on the back panel of this receiver (the cable must specify which input functions switch on the trigger using the software...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 this receiver. 2 Laptops and other countries. Note 1 Triggered connections with up to... components that they switch on COM port connections and settings, contact the manufacturer of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). However, you 've...
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...(remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to the front panel input (VSX-23TXH only) There is turned off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this terminal. • Push down on page 88). 37 En Make sure that the receiver and all connected components are not cleared when the... power is an HDMI input terminal on the front panel.
...(remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to the front panel input (VSX-23TXH only) There is turned off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this terminal. • Push down on page 88). 37 En Make sure that the receiver and all connected components are not cleared when the... power is an HDMI input terminal on the front panel.
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...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 (AUDIO L/R). iPod cable (supplied) MENU iPod VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ... iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this...
...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 (AUDIO L/R). iPod cable (supplied) MENU iPod VSX-21TXH: USB iPod iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ... iPhone VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this...
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...CAMERA 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, e.g., ... terminal on the front panel of the receiver. 2 Plug the other cables. The HDMI indicator in any purpose other than the one supplied with other end into the AC IN socket on the back of this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company...
...CAMERA 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, e.g., ... terminal on the front panel of the receiver. 2 Plug the other cables. The HDMI indicator in any purpose other than the one supplied with other end into the AC IN socket on the back of this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company...
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... ON / OFF PHONES PUSH OPEN VSX-23TXH 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on your TV. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the front panel, press STANDBY/ON. Language : 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER English Changing the OSD display language ...(OSD Language) The language used on the receiver and your TV. Use this setting if your speakers are ...
... ON / OFF PHONES PUSH OPEN VSX-23TXH 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on your TV. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the front panel, press STANDBY/ON. Language : 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER English Changing the OSD display language ...(OSD Language) The language used on the receiver and your TV. Use this setting if your speakers are ...
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... 2&3 to ON (page 69), you can 't use it 's about ear level at high volume. Use RECEIVER to switch on. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to place the microphone so that it to access the...iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 Make sure you do this before moving on page 45. VSX-21TXH: Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER XM SIRIUS AUDIO PARAMETER ...
... 2&3 to ON (page 69), you can 't use it 's about ear level at high volume. Use RECEIVER to switch on. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to place the microphone so that it to access the...iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 4 Make sure you do this before moving on page 45. VSX-21TXH: Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI TV CD CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER XM SIRIUS AUDIO PARAMETER ...
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...of the 12 volt triggers (see Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for other inputs can choose to rename the input function for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that you... the buttons on the remote control correspond to the components you've connected. Use RECEIVER to set to ON, that input is skipped when selecting the input using INPUT SELECT or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. (DVD and other inputs. Input Setup c. Check for easier identification. If...
...of the 12 volt triggers (see Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) or OFF for other inputs can choose to rename the input function for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that you... the buttons on the remote control correspond to the components you've connected. Use RECEIVER to set to ON, that input is skipped when selecting the input using INPUT SELECT or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. (DVD and other inputs. Input Setup c. Check for easier identification. If...