Owner's Manual
Page 1
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
Owner's Manual
Page 2
... the AC outlet to the following measures: - and Australia Model C67-7-3_En D2-4-4-1_EF WARNING - 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. D8-10-3a_En CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on a circuit different from that interference will need to radio or...
... the AC outlet to the following measures: - and Australia Model C67-7-3_En D2-4-4-1_EF WARNING - 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. D8-10-3a_En CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on a circuit different from that interference will need to radio or...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... start Checking what'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 • FM wire antenna... equipment on a color TV (the screen 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 extremely hot or cold areas -
... start Checking what'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 • FM wire antenna... equipment on a color TV (the screen 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 extremely hot or cold areas -
Owner's Manual
Page 10
...it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 Optical digital audio output(s) Use the OUT1 and (VSX-84TXSi only) OUT2 jack for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. The OUT1 jack is also used for the 82TXS are the same except where... 11 AM and FM antenna terminals Use to compatible HDMI devices. Connecting an IR receiver on page 15. Using the component video jacks on page 51. 6 HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-82TXS) (x5) (VSX-84TXSi) Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/ video connection to connect indoor...
...it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 Optical digital audio output(s) Use the OUT1 and (VSX-84TXSi only) OUT2 jack for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. The OUT1 jack is also used for the 82TXS are the same except where... 11 AM and FM antenna terminals Use to compatible HDMI devices. Connecting an IR receiver on page 15. Using the component video jacks on page 51. 6 HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-82TXS) (x5) (VSX-84TXSi) Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/ video connection to connect indoor...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
...14 if your TV. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks on page 54. Use a coaxial cable designed for higher quality video, use an S-video cable to connect to the S-video...DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of the optical inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable. • If your ...
...14 if your TV. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks on page 54. Use a coaxial cable designed for higher quality video, use an S-video cable to connect to the S-video...DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of the optical inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable. • If your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
...3 S - Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3...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...
...3 S - Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3...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...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
...• For a second recorder, use for playback only). • If your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are compatible with your TV and source component to the component video inputs on your TV... or monitor. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2)...
...• For a second recorder, use for playback only). • If your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are compatible with your TV and source component to the component video inputs on your TV... or monitor. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2)...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
... digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. Use an optical cable for making digital recordings. When you set -top box, etc. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2)...Media® Audio 9 Professional3 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver. Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-84TXSi only) OUT2 (OUT1 is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial cable. See Connecting analog...
... digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. Use an optical cable for making digital recordings. When you set -top box, etc. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2)...Media® Audio 9 Professional3 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver. Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-84TXSi only) OUT2 (OUT1 is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial cable. See Connecting analog...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
...the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Two of the AUDIO inputs. This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-84TXSi FM UNBAL 75 Ω ... portable audio/video equipment. Connect using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to select VIDEO/GAME 2. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - CENTER IN A R FRONT L CE OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN ...
...the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Two of the AUDIO inputs. This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-84TXSi FM UNBAL 75 Ω ... portable audio/video equipment. Connect using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to select VIDEO/GAME 2. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - CENTER IN A R FRONT L CE OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN ...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... 03 Installing your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with ... connection on the speakers themselves. 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...
... 03 Installing your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with ... connection on the speakers themselves. 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
...the component is on /off phase correction (page 9). Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays 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 ...
...the component is on /off phase correction (page 9). Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays 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 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...listening on page 16. STANDBY/ON 30 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En Press to memorize and name stations for example, when the video input signal ... the TUNE +/- Operating range of the MCACC presets (page 29) is selected. 10 i.LINK indicator (VSX-84TXSi only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is selected (page 51). STANDARD SURROUND - STANDBY/ON... 14 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 55). 15 AV PARAMETER Use to connect headphones. buttons to find preset stations (page 33). 26 RETURN Press ...
...listening on page 16. STANDBY/ON 30 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En Press to memorize and name stations for example, when the video input signal ... the TUNE +/- Operating range of the MCACC presets (page 29) is selected. 10 i.LINK indicator (VSX-84TXSi only) Lights when an i.LINK-Audio-equipped component is selected (page 51). STANDARD SURROUND - STANDBY/ON... 14 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 55). 15 AV PARAMETER Use to connect headphones. buttons to find preset stations (page 33). 26 RETURN Press ...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... the shuffle mode of radio station presets (page 33). Selects the repeat mode of your surround sound system (see page 34) and the AV options (page 66). BAND Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 32). 12 CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes) of ...Multi-room select Selects the room you must connect a separate IR receiver 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 is for recall (page 33). RECEIVER 1 HDMI i.LINK 2 MAIN DVD TV SAT 9 ROOM2 DVR1 DVR2...
... the shuffle mode of radio station presets (page 33). Selects the repeat mode of your surround sound system (see page 34) and the AV options (page 66). BAND Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 32). 12 CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes) of ...Multi-room select Selects the room you must connect a separate IR receiver 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 is for recall (page 33). RECEIVER 1 HDMI i.LINK 2 MAIN DVD TV SAT 9 ROOM2 DVR1 DVR2...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
...on page 52. 2 When the HDMI option in the following order: ; Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - HDMI; Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-84TXSi only). • PCM - With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to ANALOG). • You may sound better in the 5.1 format for ... when you can choose to always use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are output.3 The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the AV options on page 66 is fixed to hear a virtual surround back channel through the options as follows: •...
...on page 52. 2 When the HDMI option in the following order: ; Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - HDMI; Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-84TXSi only). • PCM - With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to ANALOG). • You may sound better in the 5.1 format for ... when you can choose to always use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are output.3 The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the AV options on page 66 is fixed to hear a virtual surround back channel through the options as follows: •...
Owner's Manual
Page 48
...R L FR FL iPod IN SUB W. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK RS-232C MULTI CH IN OUT IN CONTROL VSX-84TXSi Connect-and-Play antenna Note 1 If you're in the song category, you must use the main controls of each category list. All fees and... playback, or restarts playback when paused. / Press and hold during playback to start playback.1 Navigation through audio categories on your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect-and Play™ antenna (sold separately. DISP Press repeatedly to change . Press to return to previous/next song....
...R L FR FL iPod IN SUB W. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK RS-232C MULTI CH IN OUT IN CONTROL VSX-84TXSi Connect-and-Play antenna Note 1 If you're in the song category, you must use the main controls of each category list. All fees and... playback, or restarts playback when paused. / Press and hold during playback to start playback.1 Navigation through audio categories on your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect-and Play™ antenna (sold separately. DISP Press repeatedly to change . Press to return to previous/next song....
Owner's Manual
Page 50
...Memory Recall - HDMI appears on of their respective owners. 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 connect on the front panel when an HDMIequipped component is ...compatible with HDMI version 1.0, it to this receiver using a component with , including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see Tip above). • Channel Skip/Add - Also, when using a commercially ...
...Memory Recall - HDMI appears on of their respective owners. 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 connect on the front panel when an HDMIequipped component is ...compatible with HDMI version 1.0, it to this receiver using a component with , including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see Tip above). • Channel Skip/Add - Also, when using a commercially ...
Owner's Manual
Page 51
... the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. • Set the HDMI parameter in one connector (instead of i.LINK-connected components must be connected with other AV devices. In this case, use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other cables (see The Input Setup menu on page 63).... on a single digital connection for use an analog video connection. • You can connect it to this receiver using i.LINK when the receiver is on. 51 En Using the i.LINK interface VSX-84TXSi only If you have resolutions that may occur. Caution • If your i.LINK connector comes into contact with...
... the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. • Set the HDMI parameter in one connector (instead of i.LINK-connected components must be connected with other AV devices. In this case, use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other cables (see The Input Setup menu on page 63).... on a single digital connection for use an analog video connection. • You can connect it to this receiver using i.LINK when the receiver is on. 51 En Using the i.LINK interface VSX-84TXSi only If you have resolutions that may occur. Caution • If your i.LINK connector comes into contact with...
Owner's Manual
Page 52
... PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - 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 the cable connector body should be broken easily if too much force is fragile and can... name (e.g. About i.LINK i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed interface for two-way communication. If not connected properly the receiver will return to the Other Setup menu. 2 Assign the i.LINK component to the input you want, then make any necessary output settings. •...
... PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - 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 the cable connector body should be broken easily if too much force is fragile and can... name (e.g. About i.LINK i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed interface for two-way communication. If not connected properly the receiver will return to the Other Setup menu. 2 Assign the i.LINK component to the input you want, then make any necessary output settings. •...
Owner's Manual
Page 54
... through the digital outputs of this receiver. • Note that using , the analog output level of this receiver. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK MULTI CH IN OUT CONTROL B-type USB connector A-type USB connector VSX-84TXSi 1 Make sure you might need ...to switch the input signal selector to MULTI CH INPUT (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs above , you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback.2 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF ...
... through the digital outputs of this receiver. • Note that using , the analog output level of this receiver. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK MULTI CH IN OUT CONTROL B-type USB connector A-type USB connector VSX-84TXSi 1 Make sure you might need ...to switch the input signal selector to MULTI CH INPUT (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs above , you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback.2 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF ...
Owner's Manual
Page 65
... connected a power amplifier in the Surround back speaker setting on the plasma display you 're finished, press RETURN. Note that you've used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room at maximum volume, so make sure the volume is simply being used to connect this... quite low in the sub room and want . • OFF - For example, assign DVD/LD to input-2 if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver to your plasma display. 7b.SR+ Setup PDP Volume Control [ OFF ] Monitor Out Connect OFF :Finish 4 When you may need to find the correct level...
... connected a power amplifier in the Surround back speaker setting on the plasma display you 're finished, press RETURN. Note that you've used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room at maximum volume, so make sure the volume is simply being used to connect this... quite low in the sub room and want . • OFF - For example, assign DVD/LD to input-2 if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver to your plasma display. 7b.SR+ Setup PDP Volume Control [ OFF ] Monitor Out Connect OFF :Finish 4 When you may need to find the correct level...