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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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... may cause harmful interference to radio communications. D3-4-2-2-2a_A_En For U.S. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - and Australia Model C67-7-3_En DOMINGUEZ ST. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED...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. This equipment generates, uses, and can be unplugged from the AC outlet. To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions...
... may cause harmful interference to radio communications. D3-4-2-2-2a_A_En For U.S. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - and Australia Model C67-7-3_En DOMINGUEZ ST. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED...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. This equipment generates, uses, and can be unplugged from the AC outlet. To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions...
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...CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). D1-4-2-3_En IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use attachments not recommended by placing the product on the product and in proper operating condition... unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for ventilation and to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. The appliance should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -...
...CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). D1-4-2-3_En IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use attachments not recommended by placing the product on the product and in proper operating condition... unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for ventilation and to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. The appliance should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -...
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... Rear panel 10 When making cable connections 11 About the video converter 11 Connecting your TV and DVD player 12 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 13 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources 13 Using the component video jacks 14 Connecting... the Home THX modes 28 Using the Advanced surround effects 28 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 29 Using Stream Direct 29 Selecting MCACC presets 29 Choosing the input signal 30...
... Rear panel 10 When making cable connections 11 About the video converter 11 Connecting your TV and DVD player 12 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 13 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources 13 Using the component video jacks 14 Connecting... the Home THX modes 28 Using the Advanced surround effects 28 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 29 Using Stream Direct 29 Selecting MCACC presets 29 Choosing the input signal 30...
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...; 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 • These operating instructions Ventilation When installing this unit, make... different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with performance and/or causing malfunctions. 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to protect the equipment from overheating. near a cassette deck (or close...
...; 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 • These operating instructions Ventilation When installing this unit, make... different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with performance and/or causing malfunctions. 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to protect the equipment from overheating. near a cassette deck (or close...
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... for more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to step 6. • If you can simply use a tripod if possible). A progress report is selected,3 select an MCACC preset4 then select OK. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN...
... for more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to step 6. • If you can simply use a tripod if possible). A progress report is selected,3 select an MCACC preset4 then select OK. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN...
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...Some older TVs may interfere with your system on page 27 for information on 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 need to check the digital audio output settings ... THX STANDARD ADV. Note 1 Make sure that the TV's video input is set to a multichannel listening mode (see illustration below). If two waveforms are any instructions showing in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be 'out of the microphone. P Front speaker H A S E C O N T O F ...
...Some older TVs may interfere with your system on page 27 for information on 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 need to check the digital audio output settings ... THX STANDARD ADV. Note 1 Make sure that the TV's video input is set to a multichannel listening mode (see illustration below). If two waveforms are any instructions showing in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be 'out of the microphone. P Front speaker H A S E C O N T O F ...
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... formats, set to NO in the following order: ; For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. • Even when i.LINK is selected and the i....an HDMI signal.2 • - Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-84TXSi only). • PCM - HDMI; SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER RECEIVER • Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input...(ì=Sound plays through the options as follows: • AUTO - The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the AV options on 5.1 encoded material) • VirtualSB AUTO - ANALOG. •...
... formats, set to NO in the following order: ; For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. • Even when i.LINK is selected and the i....an HDMI signal.2 • - Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-84TXSi only). • PCM - HDMI; SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER RECEIVER • Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input...(ì=Sound plays through the options as follows: • AUTO - The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the AV options on 5.1 encoded material) • VirtualSB AUTO - ANALOG. •...
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... your current speaker setting (page 43) unchanged. 5 If you switch on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to Auto MCACC 1. This may result in your Auto Mode setting, you can...re finished settings the options, press RETURN to go back to the Auto MCACC main setup. 4 Follow the instructions on page 42). 3 The Aco Cal EQ Pro. ALL CH ADJUST (default) is a 'flat' ... positions in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on the front panel. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - This is useful...
... your current speaker setting (page 43) unchanged. 5 If you switch on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to Auto MCACC 1. This may result in your Auto Mode setting, you can...re finished settings the options, press RETURN to go back to the Auto MCACC main setup. 4 Follow the instructions on page 42). 3 The Aco Cal EQ Pro. ALL CH ADJUST (default) is a 'flat' ... positions in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on the front panel. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - This is useful...
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...). 47 En Other connections 08 Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Make sure the power is the Pioneer Control Cable for connection only to the dock connector port of this receiver.1 Connecting your iPod to the receiver ANTENNA AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD PRE OUT R..., compatibility may vary depending on your iPod. When browsing music, you want to using the controls of the iPod. • For detailed instructions on using the multi-room feature on your iPod using the iPod directly. CENTER OUT DVD/ LD IN TV IN SAT IN IN OUT ...
...). 47 En Other connections 08 Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Make sure the power is the Pioneer Control Cable for connection only to the dock connector port of this receiver.1 Connecting your iPod to the receiver ANTENNA AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD PRE OUT R..., compatibility may vary depending on your iPod. When browsing music, you want to using the controls of the iPod. • For detailed instructions on using the multi-room feature on your iPod using the iPod directly. CENTER OUT DVD/ LD IN TV IN SAT IN IN OUT ...
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...cable is required to connect components for two-way communication. Follow the operating instructions that it snaps easily into place. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK MULTI CH IN OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi S400 (AUDIO) i.LINK-equipped component • The arrow on ... computers, digital camcorders, and other data found on page 63, you are trademarks of i.LINK-equipped components are connected to your receiver, the i.LINK-equipped component you can be able to recognize any necessary output settings on navigating this menu screen. • If...
...cable is required to connect components for two-way communication. Follow the operating instructions that it snaps easily into place. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK MULTI CH IN OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi S400 (AUDIO) i.LINK-equipped component • The arrow on ... computers, digital camcorders, and other data found on page 63, you are trademarks of i.LINK-equipped components are connected to your receiver, the i.LINK-equipped component you can be able to recognize any necessary output settings on navigating this menu screen. • If...
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...from the digital source. This will not work if the connected components form a loop. Other connections 08 About PQLS rate control Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) technology provides high-precision digital audio from DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you can ...i.LINK network, it is switched on/off )-check the operating instructions supplied with individual components. With the addition of bottlenecks. This receiver is available to other i.LINK components for the i.LINK connection to this receiver must be switched on /off. Note that when connected to ...
...from the digital source. This will not work if the connected components form a loop. Other connections 08 About PQLS rate control Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) technology provides high-precision digital audio from DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you can ...i.LINK network, it is switched on/off )-check the operating instructions supplied with individual components. With the addition of bottlenecks. This receiver is available to other i.LINK components for the i.LINK connection to this receiver must be switched on /off. Note that when connected to ...
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...MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING SAT AUDIO IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi HOME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND MASTER VOLUME This receiver To make the most of the SR+ features, you need to point the remote control... TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN BAND 1 Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for detailed instructions. • Use...
...MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING SAT AUDIO IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi HOME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND MASTER VOLUME This receiver To make the most of the SR+ features, you need to point the remote control... TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì RETURN BAND 1 Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for detailed instructions. • Use...
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...41 (measurement data is necessary for graphical output. Please make sure you have any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of Pioneer. It will take about ten seconds for the transmission to complete, then you will be cross type, female-female). You can check ...of 800x600. • An RS-232C port connector is cleared if you switch off the receiver, you might want to this receiver. Instructions for using the software are switched off and disconnected from the receiver when you restart reverb measurement or turn off the power). 62 En RS-232C Personal ...
...41 (measurement data is necessary for graphical output. Please make sure you have any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of Pioneer. It will take about ten seconds for the transmission to complete, then you will be cross type, female-female). You can check ...of 800x600. • An RS-232C port connector is cleared if you switch off the receiver, you might want to this receiver. Instructions for using the software are switched off and disconnected from the receiver when you restart reverb measurement or turn off the power). 62 En RS-232C Personal ...
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... level setting.1 • Variable - You will return to the Other Setup menu. Use this receiver using this receiver's controls to adjust the volume. • Fixed - This matches the receiver's input source with a Pioneer plasma display on page 61. 1 Select 'SR+ Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 7.... another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want . • OFF - You will depend on the plasma display you 're finished, press RETURN. Other Settings 09 Multi-Room Setup • Default setting: Variable If you've made multi-room connections (see all the instructions on ...
... level setting.1 • Variable - You will return to the Other Setup menu. Use this receiver using this receiver's controls to adjust the volume. • Fixed - This matches the receiver's input source with a Pioneer plasma display on page 61. 1 Select 'SR+ Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 7.... another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want . • OFF - You will depend on the plasma display you 're finished, press RETURN. Other Settings 09 Multi-Room Setup • Default setting: Variable If you've made multi-room connections (see all the instructions on ...
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...the recording device and set to PURE (regardless of the setting). SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - Note 1 • The receiver's volume, AV parameters (the tone controls, for more information about video connections, see Connecting a DVD/... S-video. Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you 're recording. PURE 480p 720p 1080i Aspect Specifies the aspect ratio of an analog video signal (if the image...
...the recording device and set to PURE (regardless of the setting). SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - Note 1 • The receiver's volume, AV parameters (the tone controls, for more information about video connections, see Connecting a DVD/... S-video. Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you 're recording. PURE 480p 720p 1080i Aspect Specifies the aspect ratio of an analog video signal (if the image...
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....1 kg (35.5 lb) (84TXSi) 15.9 kg (35.1 lb) (82TXS) Furnished Parts Setup microphone (for Auto MCACC setup 1 AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries VSX-84TXSi 4 VSX-82TXS 2 Remote control unit 1 Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi only 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 iPod cable 1 Warranty card 1 These operating instructions Note * Measured pursuant to improvements.
....1 kg (35.5 lb) (84TXSi) 15.9 kg (35.1 lb) (82TXS) Furnished Parts Setup microphone (for Auto MCACC setup 1 AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries VSX-84TXSi 4 VSX-82TXS 2 Remote control unit 1 Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi only 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 iPod cable 1 Warranty card 1 These operating instructions Note * Measured pursuant to improvements.
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... Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in the U.S.A. BOX 1760, Long Beach, ...please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product. Should this product require service in Canada. S018_A_EF Published by Pioneer Corporation. Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 1(877)283-5901 For warranty information please ...
... Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in the U.S.A. BOX 1760, Long Beach, ...please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product. Should this product require service in Canada. S018_A_EF Published by Pioneer Corporation. Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 1(877)283-5901 For warranty information please ...