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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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... been tested and found to operate the equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on vacation). 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. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 310-952-2915 IMPORTANT NOTICE - If this device must accept any...
... been tested and found to operate the equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on vacation). 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. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 310-952-2915 IMPORTANT NOTICE - If this device must accept any...
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... 48 4 En Please read through these operating instructions so 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...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...Advanced surround effects 28 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
... 48 4 En Please read through these operating instructions so 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...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...Advanced surround effects 28 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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...multi-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 . . ... different input 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 67 Reducing ...
...multi-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 . . ... different input 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 67 Reducing ...
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...'s 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 •... screen may have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) Loading the batteries Main remote control unit: Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi Only): Slot and openings in damp or wet areas - This may result in the battery case. • Batteries with governmental regulations or ...
...'s 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 •... screen may have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) Loading the batteries Main remote control unit: Sub room remote control unit (VSX-84TXSi Only): Slot and openings in damp or wet areas - This may result in the battery case. • Batteries with governmental regulations or ...
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... tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at all connections before moving on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. See Listening to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for optimal surround sound. Place your speakers as shown in Installing your speaker ... (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Left (SL) Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set up the microphone provided with your system hooked up for surround sound...
... tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at all connections before moving on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. See Listening to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for optimal surround sound. Place your speakers as shown in Installing your speaker ... (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Left (SL) Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set up the microphone provided with your system hooked up for surround sound...
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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 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 and your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on -screen...
... 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 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 and your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on -screen...
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...for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the speakers connected to this receiver. Better sound using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, ...STANDARD ADV. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use the input source buttons on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should hear surround sound. PHOTO STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. 5 minute guide 02 Problems ...
...for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the speakers connected to this receiver. Better sound using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, ...STANDARD ADV. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use the input source buttons on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should hear surround sound. PHOTO STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. 5 minute guide 02 Problems ...
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... audio output(s) Use the OUT1 and (VSX-84TXSi only) OUT2 jack for recording to connect your PC as a DVD recorder. Switching components on and off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to connect other...
... audio output(s) Use the OUT1 and (VSX-84TXSi only) OUT2 jack for recording to connect your PC as a DVD recorder. Switching components on and off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to connect other...
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...have resolutions that is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. Each set of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be converted. About the video converter The video...; For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the AV options on page 20. Connecting analog audio sources on page 66) OFF. This product...optical cable, coil loosely. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other Pioneer components so that you 've connected your video component (see also Installing your TV...
...have resolutions that is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. Each set of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be converted. About the video converter The video...; For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the AV options on page 20. Connecting analog audio sources on page 66) OFF. This product...optical cable, coil loosely. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other Pioneer components so that you 've connected your video component (see also Installing your TV...
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... inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. If your TV. SURROUND R IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks...1 (DVD/LD) Y Y IN 2 (TV) 12 ASSIGNABLE IN 4 IN3 PB PB (CD-R) 14 ASSIGNA- When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD/LD) input. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable. • If ...
... inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. If your TV. SURROUND R IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks...1 (DVD/LD) Y Y IN 2 (TV) 12 ASSIGNABLE IN 4 IN3 PB PB (CD-R) 14 ASSIGNA- When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD/LD) input. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable. • If ...
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...This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the connection. VIDEO 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...digital audio cable. Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video4 cable for the video connection. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2)...
...This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the connection. VIDEO 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...digital audio cable. Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video4 cable for the video connection. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2)...
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...OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - 03 Connecting your equipment • For a second recorder, use the DIGITAL 3 (DVR/ VCR2) inputs. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT FM ... monitor. Use a three-way component video cable. After connecting everything, you can skip this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to tell the receiver which input you use for the connection.2 • For a second recorder, use the DVR...
...OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - 03 Connecting your equipment • For a second recorder, use the DIGITAL 3 (DVR/ VCR2) inputs. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT FM ... monitor. Use a three-way component video cable. After connecting everything, you can skip this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to tell the receiver which input you use for the connection.2 • For a second recorder, use the DVR...
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... to connect these too. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND BACK MULTI C IN OUT CONTROL 1 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on this receiver. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT FM UNBAL 75...
... to connect these too. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND BACK MULTI C IN OUT CONTROL 1 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on this receiver. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT FM UNBAL 75...
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... L CE OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R L OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN S - SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - Tape deck, etc. 1 Connect ...OUT) to the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. You can ...select VIDEO/GAME 2. 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 ...
... L CE OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R L OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN S - SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - Tape deck, etc. 1 Connect ...OUT) to the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. You can ...select VIDEO/GAME 2. 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 ...
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...Y Y ANTENNA AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. If any of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Subwoofer Front left and right speakers only are necessary.... work. 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...
...Y Y ANTENNA AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. If any of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Subwoofer Front left and right speakers only are necessary.... work. 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...
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... STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be connected to avoid overheating and fire risk. Caution •...; Handle the power cord by the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power consumption of...
... STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be connected to avoid overheating and fire risk. Caution •...; Handle the power cord by the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power consumption of...
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... Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi front panel 12 3 45 67 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...
... Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi front panel 12 3 45 67 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...
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... indicator Lights when one of the MCACC presets (page 29) is selected. 10 i.LINK indicator (VSX-84TXSi only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is operated simultaneously with your surround sound system (see...16. STANDBY/ON 14 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 55). 15 AV PARAMETER Use to access the AV options (page 66). 16 TUNER EDIT Use with / to memorize and name stations ...THX listening mode (page 28). STANDBY/ON 30 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En to find preset stations (page 33). 26 RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current ...
... indicator Lights when one of the MCACC presets (page 29) is selected. 10 i.LINK indicator (VSX-84TXSi only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is operated simultaneously with your surround sound system (see...16. STANDBY/ON 14 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 55). 15 AV PARAMETER Use to access the AV options (page 66). 16 TUNER EDIT Use with / to memorize and name stations ...THX listening mode (page 28). STANDBY/ON 30 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En to find preset stations (page 33). 26 RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current ...
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... indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is switched on (see Setting the AV options on page 29). Left surround back channel SB - Lights when stereo listening is being received in digital sources. Left front channel C - ATT lights when you have selected. 12 STREAM DIRECT... is set to select the input signal automatically (page 30). 2 Program format indicators These change according to indicate that the level of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 27). 17 Character display Displays various system information. 18 SR+ Lights when the ...
... indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is switched on (see Setting the AV options on page 29). Left surround back channel SB - Lights when stereo listening is being received in digital sources. Left front channel C - ATT lights when you have selected. 12 STREAM DIRECT... is set to select the input signal automatically (page 30). 2 Program format indicators These change according to indicate that the level of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 27). 17 Character display Displays various system information. 18 SR+ Lights when the ...