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...CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV VSX-81TXV-S Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive ...free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
...CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV VSX-81TXV-S Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive ...free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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... OR MOISTURE. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-81TXV, VSX-81TXV-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. However, there is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept...
... OR MOISTURE. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-81TXV, VSX-81TXV-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. However, there is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept...
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...OUT CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R SUR- Connect using an optical cable. DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your DVD player to the TV/SAT...58). 13 En Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set -top boxes'. See also Using the component video jacks on page 50. STB 1 ... IN IN IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-81TXV AM LOOP L OUT P CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R FRONT WOOFER OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN ...
...OUT CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R SUR- Connect using an optical cable. DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your DVD player to the TV/SAT...58). 13 En Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set -top boxes'. See also Using the component video jacks on page 50. STB 1 ... IN IN IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-81TXV AM LOOP L OUT P CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R FRONT WOOFER OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN ...
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... S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set -top box only has a coaxial digital output,... jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the connection.4 • For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 IN inputs. VSX-81TXV IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI...
... S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set -top box only has a coaxial digital output,... jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the connection.4 • For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 IN inputs. VSX-81TXV IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI...
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...recording equipment, connect the optical-type DIGITAL output to a digital input on page 58). 2 In order to connect these too. Connecting your equipment 03 VSX-81TXV IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (... OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L DVR/VCR2 R FRONT MULTI C Y PB PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO TV Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to one of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. Most digital components also have analog connections. Use an...
...recording equipment, connect the optical-type DIGITAL output to a digital input on page 58). 2 In order to connect these too. Connecting your equipment 03 VSX-81TXV IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (... OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L DVR/VCR2 R FRONT MULTI C Y PB PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO TV Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to one of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. Most digital components also have analog connections. Use an...
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... the recorder. WOOFER ROUND 12V TR (DC OUT IN MONITOR MULT OUT MON OUT OUT IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-81TXV PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S - You can use with audio recorders. OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN... to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. 03 Connecting your computer system. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs.
... the recorder. WOOFER ROUND 12V TR (DC OUT IN MONITOR MULT OUT MON OUT OUT IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-81TXV PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S - You can use with audio recorders. OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN... to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. 03 Connecting your computer system. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs.
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... 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on the speakers themselves. SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN CENTER VSX-81TXV AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Surround left Surround ... (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 17 En Caution • Make sure...
... 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on the speakers themselves. SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN CENTER VSX-81TXV AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Surround left Surround ... (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 17 En Caution • Make sure...
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... connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 49). 7 Character display See Display on page 23. 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 22). 9 MCACC indicator Lights when one of the MCACC.... Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 45 6 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL 7 89 10 11 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV MULTI ROOM LISTENING ON/OFF CONTROL MODE DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR /VCR1 DVR/VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM...
... connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 49). 7 Character display See Display on page 23. 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 22). 9 MCACC indicator Lights when one of the MCACC.... Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 45 6 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL 7 89 10 11 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV MULTI ROOM LISTENING ON/OFF CONTROL MODE DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR /VCR1 DVR/VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM...
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...IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-81TXV iPod Music > Extras > Settings > Shuffle Songs Backlight MENU iPod cable (5 ft. / 1 lb 9 oz) 1 Switch the receiver into standby then use just the receiver's front panel display to using the iPod, please refer to ..., however, use the supplied iPod audio control cable2 to connect your iPod using this receiver (Pioneer shows in playlists will allow you to take advantage of the receiver. Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will be controlled using the controls of your iPod ...
...IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-81TXV iPod Music > Extras > Settings > Shuffle Songs Backlight MENU iPod cable (5 ft. / 1 lb 9 oz) 1 Switch the receiver into standby then use just the receiver's front panel display to using the iPod, please refer to ..., however, use the supplied iPod audio control cable2 to connect your iPod using this receiver (Pioneer shows in playlists will allow you to take advantage of the receiver. Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will be controlled using the controls of your iPod ...
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... of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States. Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect-and-Play™ antenna (sold separately. Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One, Repeat All and Repeat Off. iPod...IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-81TXV AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- You will also need to start playback. Premium Channel available...
... of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States. Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect-and-Play™ antenna (sold separately. Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One, Repeat All and Repeat Off. iPod...IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-81TXV AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- You will also need to start playback. Premium Channel available...
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.../SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-81TXV • The arrow on a HDMI-compatible monitor.2 Note 1 • An HDMI connection can 't hear HDMI audio through this receiver to ). In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video...or composite connection. • You can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. You can connect it is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see the on-screen display, you have connected, using ...
.../SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-81TXV • The arrow on a HDMI-compatible monitor.2 Note 1 • An HDMI connection can 't hear HDMI audio through this receiver to ). In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video...or composite connection. • You can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. You can connect it is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see the on-screen display, you have connected, using ...
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SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN VSX-81TXV ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier Surround back ...MAX) OUT IN MONITOR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE OUT MONITOR ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that is recommended. 08 Other connections Bi-wiring your speakers The reasons for bi-wiring are basically...
SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN VSX-81TXV ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier Surround back ...MAX) OUT IN MONITOR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE OUT MONITOR ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB SUR- Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that is recommended. 08 Other connections Bi-wiring your speakers The reasons for bi-wiring are basically...
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.../SAT DVR/VCR1 AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV MULTI ROOM LISTENING ON/OFF CONTROL MODE DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR / VCR1 DVR /VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM/AM ...IN SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Using the multi-room controls The following steps use this setup. Other connections 08 Multi-room listening This receiver can power two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper multiroom connections.1 Different sources can be playing in ...
.../SAT DVR/VCR1 AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV MULTI ROOM LISTENING ON/OFF CONTROL MODE DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR / VCR1 DVR /VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM/AM ...IN SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE Using the multi-room controls The following steps use this setup. Other connections 08 Multi-room listening This receiver can power two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper multiroom connections.1 Different sources can be playing in ...
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...iPod IN IN IN OUT IN VIDEO AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- Note that this receiver so that have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an SR+ cable1 to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as a screen... to make a few settings in The Input Setup menu on page 59 for the connection. • The trigger maximum power is changed.2 CONTROL OUT VSX-81TXV Pioneer plasma display IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN ...
...iPod IN IN IN OUT IN VIDEO AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- Note that this receiver so that have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an SR+ cable1 to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as a screen... to make a few settings in The Input Setup menu on page 59 for the connection. • The trigger maximum power is changed.2 CONTROL OUT VSX-81TXV Pioneer plasma display IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN ...
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..., and just connect the audio (analog and/ or digital) to this chapter. Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display When connected using this receiver with your plasma display. Important • The additional SR+ features do not work when the iPod or XM Radio ...8226; The automatic volume muting feature is selected. VIDEO INPUT 1 Pioneer plasma display VIDEO INPUT 2 DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD/LD AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV MULTI ROOM LISTENING ON/OFF CONTROL MODE DVD / LD TV ...
..., and just connect the audio (analog and/ or digital) to this chapter. Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display When connected using this receiver with your plasma display. Important • The additional SR+ features do not work when the iPod or XM Radio ...8226; The automatic volume muting feature is selected. VIDEO INPUT 1 Pioneer plasma display VIDEO INPUT 2 DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD/LD AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-81TXV MULTI ROOM LISTENING ON/OFF CONTROL MODE DVD / LD TV ...
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...menu is where you can make sure the volume is quite low in the sub room (this receiver is simply being used as a pre-amp) and you 've connected a fully integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to adjust. Use the / / / buttons and ENTER to... navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 2 Select 'Other Setup' then press ENTER. Multi-Room and IR receiver setup • Default...
...menu is where you can make sure the volume is quite low in the sub room (this receiver is simply being used as a pre-amp) and you 've connected a fully integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to adjust. Use the / / / buttons and ENTER to... navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 2 Select 'Other Setup' then press ENTER. Multi-Room and IR receiver setup • Default...