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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi VSX-84TXSi-S VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi VSX-84TXSi-S VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
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...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-84TXSi, VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-82TXS, VSX-82TXS-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. However, ...WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-3a_En CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on a circuit different from the AC outlet in a particular installation. ...
...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-84TXSi, VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-82TXS, VSX-82TXS-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. However, ...WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-3a_En CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on a circuit different from the AC outlet in a particular installation. ...
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... 48 4 En Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for surround sound (MCACC 7 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . 9 Playing...
... 48 4 En Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for surround sound (MCACC 7 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . 9 Playing...
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...room connections 57 Using the multi-room controls 59 Connecting an IR receiver 59 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . .... . . . 62 Advanced MCACC output using your system Setting the remote to cause cancer and birth defect or other functions Setting the AV options...
...room connections 57 Using the multi-room controls 59 Connecting an IR receiver 59 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . .... . . . 62 Advanced MCACC output using your system Setting the remote to cause cancer and birth defect or other functions Setting the AV options...
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...• Setup microphone (cable: 16.4 ft.) • Remote control unit • Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi only) • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries (VSX-84TXSi) x4 / (VSX- 82TXS) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • Warranty card • ...that gives off a magnetic field). in places that are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - If not enough space is vibration or other...
...• Setup microphone (cable: 16.4 ft.) • Remote control unit • Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi only) • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries (VSX-84TXSi) x4 / (VSX- 82TXS) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • Warranty card • ...that gives off a magnetic field). in places that are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - If not enough space is vibration or other...
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...the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you have to set the receiver to your liking. After you select. • Before using a digital connection from a series of test tones to your system on the remote... or Dolby Surround sources according to Playing a source on to your speakers as shown below for both channel delay and channel level. This receiver will have your system hooked up your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for more setup options...
...the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you have to set the receiver to your liking. After you select. • Before using a digital connection from a series of test tones to your system on the remote... or Dolby Surround sources according to Playing a source on to your speakers as shown below for both channel delay and channel level. This receiver will have your system hooked up your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for more setup options...
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... delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Simply choose an unused ... SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL... MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE TV CONTROL BAND TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 1 Switch on the receiver...
... delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Simply choose an unused ... SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL... MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE TV CONTROL BAND TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 1 Switch on the receiver...
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...or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press S. Playing a source Here are any instructions showing in achieving proper sound reproduction. If this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the front panel lights. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on your TV, make sure your sound source arrives at ...your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you want multichannel surround sound. 4 Phase matching is a...
...or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press S. Playing a source Here are any instructions showing in achieving proper sound reproduction. If this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the front panel lights. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on your TV, make sure your sound source arrives at ...your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you want multichannel surround sound. 4 Phase matching is a...
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.../ VCR 2 IN R SURROUND L 16 BACK MULTI CH IN RS-232C OUT IN DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - The OUT1 jack is also used for the 82TXS are the same except where noted. 1 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL 5 OUT1 ROOM3 S400 (ZONE3) (AUDIO) OUT2 11 7IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE...Connecting antennas on page 15. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for multi-room connections. Connecting digital audio sources on page 19. ...
.../ VCR 2 IN R SURROUND L 16 BACK MULTI CH IN RS-232C OUT IN DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - The OUT1 jack is also used for the 82TXS are the same except where noted. 1 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL 5 OUT1 ROOM3 S400 (ZONE3) (AUDIO) OUT2 11 7IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE...Connecting antennas on page 15. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for multi-room connections. Connecting digital audio sources on page 19. ...
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... inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to connect separate amplifiers for home and other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 76. 17 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs Use to a DVD player with the receiver. AC outlet on page 62. 20 Speaker terminals Use for composite video, ...component, S-video, then composite (in that order). • For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the AV options on page 66) OFF. Connecting an iPod on page 47. 19 RS-232C connector Use for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC. When...
... inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to connect separate amplifiers for home and other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 76. 17 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs Use to a DVD player with the receiver. AC outlet on page 62. 20 Speaker terminals Use for composite video, ...component, S-video, then composite (in that order). • For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the AV options on page 66) OFF. Connecting an iPod on page 47. 19 RS-232C connector Use for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC. When...
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...connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 54. 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Use a coaxial cable designed for higher quality video, use an S-... video inputs/outputs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect it to one of this receiver using an optical cable. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks on page 14 if your...
...connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 54. 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Use a coaxial cable designed for higher quality video, use an S-... video inputs/outputs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect it to one of this receiver using an optical cable. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks on page 14 if your...
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... VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK MULTI CH IN OUT CONTROL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV IN VIDEO S-VIDEO 12 STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on page 63 to assign the S-VIDEO 2 input to ... other video sources This receiver has two sets of the video player/recorder to (see The Input Setup menu on page 63). 3 If your set -top boxes'. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1...
... VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK MULTI CH IN OUT CONTROL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV IN VIDEO S-VIDEO 12 STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on page 63 to assign the S-VIDEO 2 input to ... other video sources This receiver has two sets of the video player/recorder to (see The Input Setup menu on page 63). 3 If your set -top boxes'. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1...
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...-way component video cable. • Since they are compatible with your TV and source component to check whether they are assignable, it to tell the receiver which source. CENTER SURROUND R L IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - Y PB PR 2 ...three-way component video cable. You can output digital audio, connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to composite or S-video. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2...
...-way component video cable. • Since they are compatible with your TV and source component to check whether they are assignable, it to tell the receiver which source. CENTER SURROUND R L IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - Y PB PR 2 ...three-way component video cable. You can output digital audio, connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to composite or S-video. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2...
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... IN VIDEO / GAME1 IN OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE IN R FR FL SUB W. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 63). • The digital outputs from the DIGITAL OUT1. • In order to record some digital sources...the following page if you to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial cable. Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-84TXSi only) OUT2 (OUT1 is possible to connect digital audio components for playback and for the connection. 2 For recording equipment, connect one of Microsoft...
... IN VIDEO / GAME1 IN OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE IN R FR FL SUB W. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 63). • The digital outputs from the DIGITAL OUT1. • In order to record some digital sources...the following page if you to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial cable. Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-84TXSi only) OUT2 (OUT1 is possible to connect digital audio components for playback and for the connection. 2 For recording equipment, connect one of Microsoft...
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...your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the CD inputs instead. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - One of...outputs (OUT) to the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Two of these ... digital audio input (DIGITAL). This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-84TXSi FM UNBAL 75 Ω MONITOR OUT ANTENNA AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R...
...your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the CD inputs instead. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - One of...outputs (OUT) to the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Two of these ... digital audio input (DIGITAL). This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-84TXSi FM UNBAL 75 Ω MONITOR OUT ANTENNA AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R...
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... impedance of less than 8 Ω). VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND LL BACK RS-232C MULTI CH IN OUT IN CONTROL VSX-84TXSi CENTER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8A) MAX R SURROUND L SURROUND R BACK / L(Single) B Surround left Surround right Surround back left surround ... terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it may cause the power to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CENTER SPEAKERS IN A R FRONT L OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R LL IN XM...
... impedance of less than 8 Ω). VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND LL BACK RS-232C MULTI CH IN OUT IN CONTROL VSX-84TXSi CENTER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8A) MAX R SURROUND L SURROUND R BACK / L(Single) B Surround left Surround right Surround back left surround ... terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it may cause the power to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CENTER SPEAKERS IN A R FRONT L OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R LL IN XM...
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...wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. Do not pull out the plug by the receiver's power switch. AC outlet Power supplied through this outlet is turned on . For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Never make a... should be stepped on and off by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should not be disconnected by the plug part. If you an electric shock. For best results, extend the ...
...wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. Do not pull out the plug by the receiver's power switch. AC outlet Power supplied through this outlet is turned on . For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Never make a... should be stepped on and off by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should not be disconnected by the plug part. If you an electric shock. For best results, extend the ...
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...8 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING 9 10 11 12 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi HOME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND MASTER VOLUME 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE... +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN BAND MULTI - Press to select Auto Surround (page 27) or Stream Direct (page 29) listening. 4 ...
...8 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING 9 10 11 12 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi HOME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND MASTER VOLUME 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE... +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN BAND MULTI - Press to select Auto Surround (page 27) or Stream Direct (page 29) listening. 4 ...
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... access the AV options (page 66). 16 TUNER EDIT Use with / to memorize and name stations for recall (page 33). 17 BAND Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located ...only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is operated simultaneously with your surround sound system (see page 34). DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER indicator (VSX-82TXS only) Lights when Resolution is upscaled) (page 66). 11 Listening mode buttons HOME THX - You will also need to use ST +/- ...
... access the AV options (page 66). 16 TUNER EDIT Use with / to memorize and name stations for recall (page 33). 17 BAND Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located ...only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is operated simultaneously with your surround sound system (see page 34). DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER indicator (VSX-82TXS only) Lights when Resolution is upscaled) (page 66). 11 Listening mode buttons HOME THX - You will also need to use ST +/- ...
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...Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - ADV. SURROUND - Lights when stereo listening is switched on page 27). 15 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received. When one of an analog source is on page 66). 7 V.SB Lights during DSD (Digital Stream Direct) to PCM conversion with SACDs...the Home THX modes is set to select the input signal automatically (page 30). 2 Program format indicators These change according to the active AV parameter(s) (page 66). 9 TUNER indicators TUNED - Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is detected (DSD PCM lights during Virtual ...
...Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - ADV. SURROUND - Lights when stereo listening is switched on page 27). 15 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received. When one of an analog source is on page 66). 7 V.SB Lights during DSD (Digital Stream Direct) to PCM conversion with SACDs...the Home THX modes is set to select the input signal automatically (page 30). 2 Program format indicators These change according to the active AV parameter(s) (page 66). 9 TUNER indicators TUNED - Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is detected (DSD PCM lights during Virtual ...