Owner's Manual
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...FM wire antenna 20 Connecting external antennas 20 Plugging in the receiver 20 AC outlet 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit 22 Display 23 Remote control 24 Sub remote control unit 26 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 27 ...Listening in surround sound 27 Standard surround sound 27 Using the Home THX modes 28 Using the Advanced surround effects 28 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer...
...FM wire antenna 20 Connecting external antennas 20 Plugging in the receiver 20 AC outlet 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit 22 Display 23 Remote control 24 Sub remote control unit 26 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 27 ...Listening in surround sound 27 Standard surround sound 27 Using the Home THX modes 28 Using the Advanced surround effects 28 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer...
Owner's Manual
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...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 PC 62 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 77 Power 77 No sound 77 Other audio problems 78 Video 79 Settings 80 Display 80 Remote control... signal formats . . . 88 OSD Adjustment 65 Specifications 89 Cleaning the unit 89 10 Using other functions Setting the AV options 66 Our philosophy 90 Features 90 Making an audio or a video recording 67 Playing a different source when recording ...
...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 PC 62 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 77 Power 77 No sound 77 Other audio problems 78 Video 79 Settings 80 Display 80 Remote control... signal formats . . . 88 OSD Adjustment 65 Specifications 89 Cleaning the unit 89 10 Using other functions Setting the AV options 66 Our philosophy 90 Features 90 Making an audio or a video recording 67 Playing a different source when recording ...
Owner's Manual
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...in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • 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 &#... Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may result in such hazards as a kitchen) Loading the batteries Main remote control unit: Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi Only): Slot and openings in the battery case. • Batteries with the sound. - Observe the following places...
...in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • 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 &#... Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may result in such hazards as a kitchen) Loading the batteries Main remote control unit: Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi Only): Slot and openings in the battery case. • Batteries with the sound. - Observe the following places...
Owner's Manual
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... to the basic playback explained in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . The surround sound you can simply leave the receiver in Playing a source on page 9, there are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using the Auto MCACC Setup will automatically decode...) Listening position Surround Left (SL) Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in Listening to your speaker system on the remote control to set up your system. After you don't know how to the DVD input. Connect your speakers as shown below for the best surround sound...
... to the basic playback explained in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . The surround sound you can simply leave the receiver in Playing a source on page 9, there are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using the Auto MCACC Setup will automatically decode...) Listening position Surround Left (SL) Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in Listening to your speaker system on the remote control to set up your system. After you don't know how to the DVD input. Connect your speakers as shown below for the best surround sound...
Owner's Manual
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...level. If you are the basic instructions for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that all sound sources. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press S. It should hear surround sound. If two waveforms are any instructions... MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for all sound is coming from the microphone) the final settings may be set to this receiver. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as a DVD disc) with the operation of your home theater system. SURR SHIFT PHASE ...
...level. If you are the basic instructions for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that all sound sources. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press S. It should hear surround sound. If two waveforms are any instructions... MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for all sound is coming from the microphone) the final settings may be set to this receiver. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as a DVD disc) with the operation of your home theater system. SURR SHIFT PHASE ...
Owner's Manual
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...4 XM Radio input See Using XM Radio on page 51. 6 HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-82TXS) (x5) (VSX-84TXSi) Multiple inputs and one output for radio broadcasts. Use the output for the 82TXS are the same except where noted. 1 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL 5 OUT1 ROOM3.... Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for connection to an external remote control sensor for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Plugging in your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to connect a...
...4 XM Radio input See Using XM Radio on page 51. 6 HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-82TXS) (x5) (VSX-84TXSi) Multiple inputs and one output for radio broadcasts. Use the output for the 82TXS are the same except where noted. 1 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL 5 OUT1 ROOM3.... Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for connection to an external remote control sensor for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Plugging in your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to connect a...
Owner's Manual
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... on (page 9). 27 28 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on /off phase correction (page 9). Press to select an input source. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between MCACC presets (page 29). Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi front panel 12 3 45...
... on (page 9). 27 28 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on /off phase correction (page 9). Press to select an input source. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between MCACC presets (page 29). Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi front panel 12 3 45...
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...remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the main room (see page 34). You will also need to connect headphones. Operating range of remote control unit The remote control... STANDBY/ON 30 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER indicator (VSX-82TXS only) Lights when Resolution is set to select a Home THX listening mode (page 28...
...remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the main room (see page 34). You will also need to connect headphones. Operating range of remote control unit The remote control... STANDBY/ON 30 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER indicator (VSX-82TXS only) Lights when Resolution is set to select a Home THX listening mode (page 28...
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... displays Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVD TV VIDEO 2 SAT VIDEO1 TVCONT 3 DVR2 CD-R XMRADIO ROOM2/3 DVR1 i Pod TUNER RECEIVER 14 SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT SR+ DIMMER S.RETRIEVER 4 D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER AV PARAMETER 5 TOP MENU ì TUNE CH LEVEL MENU DTVMENU ST ST T.EDIT 6 SETUP ENTER...
... displays Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVD TV VIDEO 2 SAT VIDEO1 TVCONT 3 DVR2 CD-R XMRADIO ROOM2/3 DVR1 i Pod TUNER RECEIVER 14 SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT SR+ DIMMER S.RETRIEVER 4 D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER AV PARAMETER 5 TOP MENU ì TUNE CH LEVEL MENU DTVMENU ST ST T.EDIT 6 SETUP ENTER...
Owner's Manual
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...be accessed when listening to set up to this button to the TV CONT button (see Controlling the rest of the remote control button settings on this ). LEARNING - If you 're setting the remote to the receiver (see page 71 for more on page 71): SETUP - Use to select the green ...switch between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 33). 9 STATUS Press to check selected receiver settings (page 69). 10 MULTIOPE Use this selects the multi-room control (page 57), shown in the remote control LCD. 12 SOURCE Press to switch on page 71. Press to turn on page 73. 18...
...be accessed when listening to set up to this button to the TV CONT button (see Controlling the rest of the remote control button settings on this ). LEARNING - If you 're setting the remote to the receiver (see page 71 for more on page 71): SETUP - Use to select the green ...switch between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 33). 9 STATUS Press to check selected receiver settings (page 69). 10 MULTIOPE Use this selects the multi-room control (page 57), shown in the remote control LCD. 12 SOURCE Press to switch on page 71. Press to turn on page 73. 18...
Owner's Manual
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... feature, as explained in your sub room(s). 04 Controls and displays Sub remote control unit VSX-84TXSi only The second remote control supplied with this receiver. 2 Input source buttons Press to select control of other components (see page 34) and the AV options (page 66). Note that you want to control using this remote. 10 T.EDIT Use with / to memorize and...
... feature, as explained in your sub room(s). 04 Controls and displays Sub remote control unit VSX-84TXSi only The second remote control supplied with this receiver. 2 Input source buttons Press to select control of other components (see page 34) and the AV options (page 66). Note that you want to control using this remote. 10 T.EDIT Use with / to memorize and...
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...SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT 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... press the MPX button to cancel the frequency and start searching for high speed tuning. The receiver will start over. 32 En If you want, see Saving station presets on page 33 for more on the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change...
...SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT 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... press the MPX button to cancel the frequency and start searching for high speed tuning. The receiver will start over. 32 En If you want, see Saving station presets on page 33 for more on the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change...
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... cycle through classes A, B and C. 3 Press ST / to select the station preset you want. • You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. See Listening to station presets below for easy recall whenever you want . If no character is input, a space is also...SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT 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...
... cycle through classes A, B and C. 3 Press ST / to select the station preset you want. • You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. See Listening to station presets below for easy recall whenever you want . If no character is input, a space is also...SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO SEL ANALOG ATT 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...
Owner's Manual
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...Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit • Auto MCACC - Fine tune your MCACC presets and manage them . 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 42). • Manual SP Setup - Use the / / / ...the size, number, distance and overall balance of inactivity. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO ANALOG D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER...
...Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup : Exit • Auto MCACC - Fine tune your MCACC presets and manage them . 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 42). • Manual SP Setup - Use the / / / ...the size, number, distance and overall balance of inactivity. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV SAT CD-R i Pod VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TV CONT XM RADIO TUNER ROOM2/3 RECEIVER SLEEP VIDEO ANALOG D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ì TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER...
Owner's Manual
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... pressing CH LEVEL then using the / buttons. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed to prevent the bass from distorting the sound. 1 Select 'Bass Peak Level' from the listening position. You can adjust the distance of each speaker using / on the remote control. Set the bass limiter as needed for example...
... pressing CH LEVEL then using the / buttons. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed to prevent the bass from distorting the sound. 1 Select 'Bass Peak Level' from the listening position. You can adjust the distance of each speaker using / on the remote control. Set the bass limiter as needed for example...
Owner's Manual
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...compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Depending on the remote control to select the class in unreliable signal transfers. Connecting using HDMI If you have ...; and The Ultimate Playlist are the property of the HDMI IN interconnects on this receiver to output copy-controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources from /to select the channel preset you can connect it is...HDMI compatibility. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUN BAC MUL IN OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to ...
...compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Depending on the remote control to select the class in unreliable signal transfers. Connecting using HDMI If you have ...; and The Ultimate Playlist are the property of the HDMI IN interconnects on this receiver to output copy-controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources from /to select the channel preset you can connect it is...HDMI compatibility. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUN BAC MUL IN OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to ...
Owner's Manual
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...room volume and select sources. See Multi-room remote controls below and (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on 2 Press CONTROL to select the sub room(s) you want to control, RECEIVER shown in the display as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your stereo components in a closed cabinet or... Selects your secondary (ROOM 3) sub room • Off - SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - ROOM & SOURCE/REC SEL CONTROL ON/OFF VIDEO SELECT SIGNAL SBch SELECT PROCESSING STEREO MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT...
...room volume and select sources. See Multi-room remote controls below and (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on 2 Press CONTROL to select the sub room(s) you want to control, RECEIVER shown in the display as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your stereo components in a closed cabinet or... Selects your secondary (ROOM 3) sub room • Off - SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - ROOM & SOURCE/REC SEL CONTROL ON/OFF VIDEO SELECT SIGNAL SBch SELECT PROCESSING STEREO MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT...
Owner's Manual
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... R L FR FL iPod IN SUB W. If you 'll be able to use a separate IR receiver in (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on each end for the connection). 2 This receiver is DC OUT 12 V / 50 mA. Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you must specify which input functions switch on the rear of this...
... R L FR FL iPod IN SUB W. If you 'll be able to use a separate IR receiver in (VSX-84TXSi only) Sub remote control unit on each end for the connection). 2 This receiver is DC OUT 12 V / 50 mA. Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you must specify which input functions switch on the rear of this...
Owner's Manual
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...RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi HOME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND MASTER VOLUME This receiver To make a few settings in the receiver. See Using this case, you won't be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off , press RECEIVER, then the SR+ button. In this receiver with a Pioneer... they are selected. CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV 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 CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì ...
...RECEIVER VSX-84TXSi HOME THX STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND MASTER VOLUME This receiver To make a few settings in the receiver. See Using this case, you won't be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off , press RECEIVER, then the SR+ button. In this receiver with a Pioneer... they are selected. CD DVD DVR2 DVR1 TV 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 CATEGORY TUNE GUIDE CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT ì ...
Owner's Manual
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... video component should be assigned to the input function to which input you connected it to.The numbering (OPT1-4) corresponds with the names on the remote control. 6.Input Setup (1/2) Input DVD Digital In [ COAX-1 ] HDMI Input [ Input-2 ] Component In [ Comp-2 ] S-Video In [ Input-1 ] i.LINK In [ DV-... 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 SLEEP VIDEO ANALOG 1 Switch on the remote control, then...
... video component should be assigned to the input function to which input you connected it to.The numbering (OPT1-4) corresponds with the names on the remote control. 6.Input Setup (1/2) Input DVD Digital In [ COAX-1 ] HDMI Input [ Input-2 ] Component In [ Comp-2 ] S-Video In [ Input-1 ] i.LINK In [ DV-... 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 SLEEP VIDEO ANALOG 1 Switch on the remote control, then...
