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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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...-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-84TXSi, VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-82TXS, VSX-82TXS-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. These limits are used in case of the FCC Rules. If this unit will not occur in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -... product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause undesired operation. D8-10...
...-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-84TXSi, VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-82TXS, VSX-82TXS-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. These limits are used in case of the FCC Rules. If this unit will not occur in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -... product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause undesired operation. D8-10...
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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... the following places: - 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 cabinet are provided for ventilation to the marks in the battery case. • Batteries with governmental ...
...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... the following places: - 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 cabinet are provided for ventilation to the marks in the battery case. • Batteries with governmental ...
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.... This page explains the kinds of the receiver. See also The Input Setup menu on page 63 to assign the inputs. 4 XM Radio input See Using XM Radio on page 48. 5 S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2) (VSX-84TXSi only) Use to compatible HDMI devices. Connecting...example. The OUT1 jack is also used for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for connection to connect a second amplifier in your PC as a DVD recorder. Connecting digital ...
.... This page explains the kinds of the receiver. See also The Input Setup menu on page 63 to assign the inputs. 4 XM Radio input See Using XM Radio on page 48. 5 S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2) (VSX-84TXSi only) Use to compatible HDMI devices. Connecting...example. The OUT1 jack is also used for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for connection to connect a second amplifier in your PC as a DVD recorder. Connecting digital ...
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... analog outputs, you can connect it to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks on your DVD player to the DVD/LD VIDEO or DVD/LD S-VIDEO input. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack ...component video inputs/outputs. Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. When you...
... analog outputs, you can connect it to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs. VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURR OUT CONTROL VSX-84TXSi component video jacks on your DVD player to the DVD/LD VIDEO or DVD/LD S-VIDEO input. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack ...component video inputs/outputs. Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. When you...
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... 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 boxes'. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 ...coaxial inputs on page 63). 3 If your set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can record, connect the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) ...
... 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 boxes'. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 ...coaxial inputs on page 63). 3 If your set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can record, connect the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) ...
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...IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - After connecting everything, you set of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are compatible with progressive-scan video. See the manuals that came with your TV and source... optical cable for which input you 'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also 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) ...
...IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - After connecting everything, you set of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are compatible with progressive-scan video. See the manuals that came with your TV and source... optical cable for which input you 'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also 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) ...
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...1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. 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. Note 1 • If your digital component only has ...8226; With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for the connection. 2 For recording equipment...
...1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. 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. Note 1 • If your digital component only has ...8226; With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for the connection. 2 For recording equipment...
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... 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 R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE ... on the recorder. 16 En Connecting a component to the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT • Select these connections for...
... 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 R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. SPEAKERS PHONES (TUNE +) AV PARAMETER (ST -) SETUP ENTER TUNER EDIT (ST +) RETURN (TUNE ... on the recorder. 16 En Connecting a component to the analog audio inputs on this receiver. • If your equipment Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT • Select these connections for...
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...impedance of less than 8 Ω). 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...IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE IN R R L SURROUND SURROUND BACK (Single) L VIDEO / GAME1 IN FR FL iPod SUB W. If any of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a pair, but you can use speakers with a nominal impedance...
...impedance of less than 8 Ω). 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...IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE IN R R L SURROUND SURROUND BACK (Single) L VIDEO / GAME1 IN FR FL iPod SUB W. If any of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a pair, but you can use speakers with a nominal impedance...
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... L BACK RS-232C MULTI CH IN OUT IN CONTROL CENT AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the stand as shown in the direction giving the best reception. 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...
... L BACK RS-232C MULTI CH IN OUT IN CONTROL CENT AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the stand as shown in the direction giving the best reception. 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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... 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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.../ON 30 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining... front panel inputs on page 59). ADVANCED SURROUND - You will also need to access the AV options (page 66). 16 TUNER EDIT Use with your surround sound system (see Using the multi... 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 no sound output from the main room (...
.../ON 30 30 7m (23 ft.) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER 22 En When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining... front panel inputs on page 59). ADVANCED SURROUND - You will also need to access the AV options (page 66). 16 TUNER EDIT Use with your surround sound system (see Using the multi... 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 no sound output from the main room (...
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...room you must connect a separate IR receiver as explained on page 57. RECEIVER 1 HDMI i.LINK 2 MAIN DVD ...6 DISP CLASS PHOTO 7 10 11 12 8 MUTE VOLUME RECEIVER 13 6 DISP Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies... 33). Use to set the listening volume. 1 RECEIVER This switches between the three banks (classes) of ...standby and on for this receiver. 2 Input source buttons Press to find radio... explained in Connecting an IR receiver on page 59 for remote ...remote control unit VSX-84TXSi only The second remote control supplied with this receiver is for use ST / ...
...room you must connect a separate IR receiver as explained on page 57. RECEIVER 1 HDMI i.LINK 2 MAIN DVD ...6 DISP CLASS PHOTO 7 10 11 12 8 MUTE VOLUME RECEIVER 13 6 DISP Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies... 33). Use to set the listening volume. 1 RECEIVER This switches between the three banks (classes) of ...standby and on for this receiver. 2 Input source buttons Press to find radio... explained in Connecting an IR receiver on page 59 for remote ...remote control unit VSX-84TXSi only The second remote control supplied with this receiver is for use ST / ...
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ANALOG. • ANALOG - Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-84TXSi only). • PCM - DIGITAL. Each press cycles through your TV, not from this receiver. 3 • This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance. • When PCM... or coaxial digital signal. • HDMI - Only PCM signals are output.3 The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the AV options on page 66 is fixed to sources that do not have the receiver automatically use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are all fixed to...
ANALOG. • ANALOG - Selects an i.LINK signal (VSX-84TXSi only). • PCM - DIGITAL. Each press cycles through your TV, not from this receiver. 3 • This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance. • When PCM... or coaxial digital signal. • HDMI - Only PCM signals are output.3 The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the AV options on page 66 is fixed to sources that do not have the receiver automatically use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are all fixed to...
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... satellites, Rock and Roll, XM Radio service offers over 150 channels of music, news, talk, sports and children's programming on this receiver, you start playback. Subscription fee is a trademark of programming and nationwide coverage. All fees and programming subject to previous/next playlist; XM...of the songs in the U.S. 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 08 Other connections 2 Use the / buttons ...
... satellites, Rock and Roll, XM Radio service offers over 150 channels of music, news, talk, sports and children's programming on this receiver, you start playback. Subscription fee is a trademark of programming and nationwide coverage. All fees and programming subject to previous/next playlist; XM...of the songs in the U.S. 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 08 Other connections 2 Use the / buttons ...
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...The Ultimate Playlist are the property 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 of satellite and terrestrial reception. 3 When you... the reception display. Also, when using a DVI connection may result in which the channel is compatible with HDMI version 1.0, it to this receiver to an HDMI output on HDMI compatibility. Use / to browse your HDMI component. C SURROUND R IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR...
...The Ultimate Playlist are the property 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 of satellite and terrestrial reception. 3 When you... the reception display. Also, when using a DVI connection may result in which the channel is compatible with HDMI version 1.0, it to this receiver to an HDMI output on HDMI compatibility. Use / to browse your HDMI component. C SURROUND R IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR...
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... signals), one specification. Caution • If your i.LINK settings. In this case, use a suitable i.LINK cable only. Using the i.LINK interface VSX-84TXSi only If you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or plasma display (no sound will be heard from the component, assign the...on the rear of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in Setting the AV options on page 66 to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. Some cables have metal parts that may ...
... signals), one specification. Caution • If your i.LINK settings. In this case, use a suitable i.LINK cable only. Using the i.LINK interface VSX-84TXSi only If you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or plasma display (no sound will be heard from the component, assign the...on the rear of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in Setting the AV options on page 66 to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. Some cables have metal parts that may ...
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...left of audio and audio/visual equipment. You will not be lined up with the component to make any necessary output settings on the receiver for correct alignment. See Creating an i.LINK network below . 1 Select 'i.LINK Check' from the Other Setup menu and press ENTER... [- - - -] is displayed after unassigned device names (e.g. 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 selected. 7.Other Setup a.Multi Room Setup b.SR+ Setup c....
...left of audio and audio/visual equipment. You will not be lined up with the component to make any necessary output settings on the receiver for correct alignment. See Creating an i.LINK network below . 1 Select 'i.LINK Check' from the Other Setup menu and press ENTER... [- - - -] is displayed after unassigned device names (e.g. 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 selected. 7.Other Setup a.Multi Room Setup b.SR+ Setup c....
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... of audio from the USB connection through the digital outputs 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 have set the playback source to select MULTI CH... Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition and Windows® 98 Second Edition operating systems have been tested for compatibility with this receiver. For example, you might need to switch the input signal selector to MULTI CH INPUT (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs above ,...
... of audio from the USB connection through the digital outputs 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 have set the playback source to select MULTI CH... Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition and Windows® 98 Second Edition operating systems have been tested for compatibility with this receiver. For example, you might need to switch the input signal selector to MULTI CH INPUT (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs above ,...