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... 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...
... 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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...SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-81TXV, VSX-81TXV-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme... limits are used in accordance with the product will not occur in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to the following measures:...
...SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-81TXV, VSX-81TXV-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme... limits are used in accordance with the product will not occur in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to the following measures:...
Owner's Manual
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... you can connect these instead. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your TV and DVD player 2 Connect a composite or S-video output 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... 58). 13 En 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 offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see The Input Setup menu on page 50. TV 1 VSX-81TXV IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM...
... you can connect these instead. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your TV and DVD player 2 Connect a composite or S-video output 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... 58). 13 En 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 offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see The Input Setup menu on page 50. TV 1 VSX-81TXV IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM...
Owner's Manual
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... digital audio cable. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO AV IN S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs ...'ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 58). 14 En 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...
... digital audio cable. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO AV IN S-VIDEO R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs ...'ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 58). 14 En 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...
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... R FRONT WOOFER 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 must make analog connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below. 15 En Use an optical...OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 VSX-81TXV COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 RS-232C S-VIDEO iPod IN IN IN OUT IN...
... R FRONT WOOFER 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 must make analog connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below. 15 En Use an optical...OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 VSX-81TXV COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 RS-232C S-VIDEO iPod IN IN IN OUT IN...
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.... 16 En 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 - S- must be downsampled to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial... a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. You can use with audio recorders. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs.
.... 16 En 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 - S- must be downsampled to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial... a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. You can use with audio recorders. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs.
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...on page 63 if you like (it may cause the power to cut off as a subwoofer. To prevent the risk of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 17 En SURROUND FRONT ... very least, front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection 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...
...on page 63 if you like (it may cause the power to cut off as a subwoofer. To prevent the risk of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 17 En SURROUND FRONT ... very least, front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection 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...
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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...input source. 21 En Selects the surround back channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back mode (page 29). Power indicator lights when the receiver is selected. 10 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select the various listening modes (page 26). 5 PHASE CONTROL indicator Lights when Phase Control is switched ...
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...input source. 21 En Selects the surround back channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back mode (page 29). Power indicator lights when the receiver is selected. 10 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select the various listening modes (page 26). 5 PHASE CONTROL indicator Lights when Phase Control is switched ...
Owner's Manual
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...non-roman characters in playlists will be displayed as the equalizer cannot be controlled using the multi-room feature on the rear of this receiver (Pioneer shows in until you hear it 's easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs.4 You can browse...OUT IN MONITOR MULT OUT MON OUT OUT 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 the iPod and XM Radio functions simultaneously using this...
...non-roman characters in playlists will be displayed as the equalizer cannot be controlled using the multi-room feature on the rear of this receiver (Pioneer shows in until you hear it 's easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs.4 You can browse...OUT IN MONITOR MULT OUT MON OUT OUT 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 the iPod and XM Radio functions simultaneously using this...
Owner's Manual
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...to Customer Agreement available at additional monthly cost. 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. If you may apply. when browsing, press to move the Connectand-... 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- Subscriptions subject to previous/ next levels. Connecting your iPod: ...
...to Customer Agreement available at additional monthly cost. 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. If you may apply. when browsing, press to move the Connectand-... 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- Subscriptions subject to previous/ next levels. Connecting your iPod: ...
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...IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-81TXV • The arrow on -screen display, you must also connect the receiver and TV with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.2. HDMI appears on the front panel when an HDMIequipped...Multimedia Interface) supports both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Also, when using a DVI connection may result in Setting the AV options on the component you have resolutions that the connected component is compatible with both video and audio on a single digital connection for more ...
...IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-81TXV • The arrow on -screen display, you must also connect the receiver and TV with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.2. HDMI appears on the front panel when an HDMIequipped...Multimedia Interface) supports both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Also, when using a DVI connection may result in Setting the AV options on the component you have resolutions that the connected component is compatible with both video and audio on a single digital connection for more ...
Owner's Manual
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...outlet. When bi-wiring, make sure you have separate terminals for the high and low frequencies). 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)...bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to do this way. Again, to the speaker terminal on the receiver. 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 ...
...outlet. When bi-wiring, make sure you have separate terminals for the high and low frequencies). 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)...bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to do this way. Again, to the speaker terminal on the receiver. 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 ...
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...ZONE 2) OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB 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 ...to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below . However, you may need a separate amplifier if you are two multiroom setups possible with this receiver. SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) MONITOR OUT MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR ...
...ZONE 2) OUT R L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 R R R FRONT SUB 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 ...to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below . However, you may need a separate amplifier if you are two multiroom setups possible with this receiver. SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE SURROUND BACK / B R L (Single) MONITOR OUT MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR ...
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... specified the input functions that will switch on each end 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/... you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for detailed instructions. Note that this receiver with all SR+ equipped Pioneer plasma displays from Pioneer is compatible with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a standby mode. 12V TRIGGER IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE...
... specified the input functions that will switch on each end 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/... you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for detailed instructions. Note that this receiver with all SR+ equipped Pioneer plasma displays from Pioneer is compatible with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a standby mode. 12V TRIGGER IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE...
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...easier. see Multi-Room and IR receiver setup on the plasma display. 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 ... SIGNAL SB ch MULTI CH SELECT PROCESSING IN MASTER VOLUME This receiver To make using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on /off, press RECEIVER, then the SR+ button. Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display When connected using an SR+ cable, a number...
...easier. see Multi-Room and IR receiver setup on the plasma display. 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 ... SIGNAL SB ch MULTI CH SELECT PROCESSING IN MASTER VOLUME This receiver To make using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on /off, press RECEIVER, then the SR+ button. Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display When connected using an SR+ cable, a number...
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... this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in the sub room (this receiver is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to use this setting if the IR receiver you're using . • Setting 1 - Also use that the number of IR... receiver you 've connected. You will be able to change the volume level. 2 • Some IR receivers may need to confirm...
... this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in the sub room (this receiver is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to use this setting if the IR receiver you're using . • Setting 1 - Also use that the number of IR... receiver you 've connected. You will be able to change the volume level. 2 • Some IR receivers may need to confirm...