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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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...310-952-2915 IMPORTANT NOTICE - These limits are used in case of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with electric appliances such as the main disconnect device...shielded cables and connectors are designed to other equipment. 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. To prevent electromagnetic interference with Canadian ICES-003. Therefore, make sure...
...310-952-2915 IMPORTANT NOTICE - These limits are used in case of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with electric appliances such as the main disconnect device...shielded cables and connectors are designed to other equipment. 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. To prevent electromagnetic interference with Canadian ICES-003. Therefore, make sure...
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... 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 •... shape 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 the cabinet are very dusty - in places that have different voltages. in extremely hot or cold areas - ...
... 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 •... shape 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 the cabinet are very dusty - in places that have different voltages. in extremely hot or cold areas - ...
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... audio sources on page 19. 10 En Connecting using the 12 volt trigger on page 57. 2 USB audio input (VSX-84TXSi only) Use to connect your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to connect a second amplifier in a multi-room setup, for digital audio sources, including DVD players...AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP PRE OUT 17R L FRONT IN 9MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD SUB W. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for radio broadcasts. Using the component video jacks on and off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. The...
... audio sources on page 19. 10 En Connecting using the 12 volt trigger on page 57. 2 USB audio input (VSX-84TXSi only) Use to connect your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to connect a second amplifier in a multi-room setup, for digital audio sources, including DVD players...AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP PRE OUT 17R L FRONT IN 9MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD SUB W. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for radio broadcasts. Using the component video jacks on and off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. The...
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VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks on your DVD player only has an optical digital ...S-VIDEO input. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. If your DVD player to one of this receiver using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your DVD.... 4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on page 63). 12 En When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD/LD) input. Use a standard...
VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks on your DVD player only has an optical digital ...S-VIDEO input. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. If your DVD player to one of this receiver using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your DVD.... 4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on page 63). 12 En When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD/LD) input. Use a standard...
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... terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box to (see The Input Setup menu on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) ...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 the set -top box to the DIGITAL 1 (...
... terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box to (see The Input Setup menu on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) ...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 the set -top box to the DIGITAL 1 (...
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..., you can connect it doesn't matter which component video inputs you connected the recorder to (see The Input Setup menu 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) OUT... your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you 'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also The Input Setup menu on 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 page...
..., you can connect it doesn't matter which component video inputs you connected the recorder to (see The Input Setup menu 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) OUT... your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you 'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also The Input Setup menu on 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 page...
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... Use an optical cable for making digital recordings. Note 1 • If your digital component to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial cable. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT... output. 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. 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...
... Use an optical cable for making digital recordings. Note 1 • If your digital component to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial cable. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT... output. 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. 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...
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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-...GAME 2 INPUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TV game, video camera, etc. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - Connect using INPUT SELECT ... of the source component to the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. One of the audio inputs...
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-...GAME 2 INPUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TV game, video camera, etc. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE -) BAND MULTI - Connect using INPUT SELECT ... of the source component to the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. One of the audio inputs...
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...CD PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. 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 and right speakers... and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations 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...
...CD PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. 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 and right speakers... and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations 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...
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... with two surround back speakers connected. 90~120 SL SR SL SR Connecting antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to the listener. L C R 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...
... with two surround back speakers connected. 90~120 SL SR SL SR Connecting antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to the listener. L C R 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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... (page 29) is on page 23. 21 En 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 MULTI ...
... (page 29) is on page 23. 21 En 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 MULTI ...
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...59). 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 access the System Setup ... 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En Press for recall (page 33). 17 BAND Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent ... 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 another infrared remote control unit....
...59). 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 access the System Setup ... 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En Press for recall (page 33). 17 BAND Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent ... 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 another infrared remote control unit....
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...iPod and XM Radio. 4 (TUNE/ST) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 34) and the AV options (page 66). Also used to control a component after you have selected it using this remote. 10 T.EDIT Use with the multi-room ...stations for recall (page 33). 04 Controls and displays Sub remote control unit VSX-84TXSi only The second remote control supplied with this receiver is for use ST / to view iPod photos and video content (page 48). 13 VOLUME +/- RECEIVER 1 HDMI i.LINK 2 MAIN DVD TV SAT 9 ROOM2 DVR1 DVR2 VIDEO1 ROOM3...
...iPod and XM Radio. 4 (TUNE/ST) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 34) and the AV options (page 66). Also used to control a component after you have selected it using this remote. 10 T.EDIT Use with the multi-room ...stations for recall (page 33). 04 Controls and displays Sub remote control unit VSX-84TXSi only The second remote control supplied with this receiver is for use ST / to view iPod photos and video content (page 48). 13 VOLUME +/- RECEIVER 1 HDMI i.LINK 2 MAIN DVD TV SAT 9 ROOM2 DVR1 DVR2 VIDEO1 ROOM3...
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...DIGITAL; Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-84TXSi only). • PCM - DIGITAL. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which it was originally encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this is a problem....lights to indicate decoding of non-PCM sources. See Checking the i.LINK inputs on page 52. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 43. • The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be output during playback of a WMA9 Pro signal. Virtual Surround Back...
...DIGITAL; Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-84TXSi only). • PCM - DIGITAL. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which it was originally encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this is a problem....lights to indicate decoding of non-PCM sources. See Checking the i.LINK inputs on page 52. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 43. • The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be output during playback of a WMA9 Pro signal. Virtual Surround Back...
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...Other connections 2 Use the / buttons to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). • Use / to move to previous/ next levels. The receiver controls will play. and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle Songs, Shuffle...programming and nationwide coverage. 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 48 contiguous United States. 48 En when browsing, press to move to previous...
...Other connections 2 Use the / buttons to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). • Use / to move to previous/ next levels. The receiver controls will play. and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle Songs, Shuffle...programming and nationwide coverage. 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 48 contiguous United States. 48 En when browsing, press to move to previous...
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... Radio Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Depending on this receiver using a component with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Press... front panel when an HDMIequipped component is stored. 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 recall the channel preset. Use / and ENTER ...
... Radio Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Depending on this receiver using a component with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Press... front panel when an HDMIequipped component is stored. 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 recall the channel preset. Use / and ENTER ...
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... your component or display. Using the i.LINK interface VSX-84TXSi only If you have a component with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to this receiver using i.LINK when the receiver is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. See Checking the i.LINK ... Since the i.LINK interface does not transmit video signals, the video signal of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as video game units) have metal parts that some components (such as DTVs. HDMI has the capability to support standard...
... your component or display. Using the i.LINK interface VSX-84TXSi only If you have a component with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to this receiver using i.LINK when the receiver is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. See Checking the i.LINK ... Since the i.LINK interface does not transmit video signals, the video signal of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as video game units) have metal parts that some components (such as DTVs. HDMI has the capability to support standard...
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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 inserted straight into place. See The Other Setup menu on... after unassigned device names (e.g. CENTER SURROUND R L IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - If not connected properly the receiver will return to the Other Setup menu. 2 Assign the i.LINK component to the input you made below . 08 Other connections 1 Use an i.LINK cable to...
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 inserted straight into place. See The Other Setup menu on... after unassigned device names (e.g. CENTER SURROUND R L IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - If not connected properly the receiver will return to the Other Setup menu. 2 Assign the i.LINK component to the input you made below . 08 Other connections 1 Use an i.LINK cable to...
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...SUB W. 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 for more on... the DVD player you're using hubs or extensions may cause connection problems. 54 En Using the USB interface VSX-84TXSi only It is possible to listen to this receiver. 08 Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have...
...SUB W. 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 for more on... the DVD player you're using hubs or extensions may cause connection problems. 54 En Using the USB interface VSX-84TXSi only It is possible to listen to this receiver. 08 Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have...