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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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... 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. Address: 1925 E. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference ...by turning the equipment off and on this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can ...
... 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. Address: 1925 E. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference ...by turning the equipment off and on this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can ...
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...6 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7... and DVD player 13 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 13 Connecting a ... Connecting external antennas 20 Plugging in the receiver 20 AC outlet 20 04 Controls and... the input signal 29 Using surround back channel processing 29 Using the Virtual Surround Back...receiver settings from the System Setup menu 33 Automatic MCACC (Expert 33 Surround back speaker setting 35 Manual MCACC setup 36 Fine Channel...41 Manual speaker setup 42 Speaker Setting 42 Channel Level 43 Speaker Distance 44 Bass Peak Level...
...6 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7... and DVD player 13 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 13 Connecting a ... Connecting external antennas 20 Plugging in the receiver 20 AC outlet 20 04 Controls and... the input signal 29 Using surround back channel processing 29 Using the Virtual Surround Back...receiver settings from the System Setup menu 33 Automatic MCACC (Expert 33 Surround back speaker setting 35 Manual MCACC setup 36 Fine Channel...41 Manual speaker setup 42 Speaker Setting 42 Channel Level 43 Speaker Distance 44 Bass Peak Level...
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...iPod 46 Using XM Radio 47 Connecting your XM Radio receiver 47 Listening to XM Radio 48 Using XM HD Surround 48 Saving channel presets 48 Connecting using HDMI 49 About HDMI 49 ... default and possible settings 58 The Other Setup menu 59 Multi-Room and IR receiver setup 59 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 59 OSD Adjustment 60 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ...signal formats . . . 81 Specifications 82 Cleaning the unit 82 10 Using other functions Setting the AV options 61 Making an audio or a video recording 62 Reducing the level of your system settings ...
...iPod 46 Using XM Radio 47 Connecting your XM Radio receiver 47 Listening to XM Radio 48 Using XM HD Surround 48 Saving channel presets 48 Connecting using HDMI 49 About HDMI 49 ... default and possible settings 58 The Other Setup menu 59 Multi-Room and IR receiver setup 59 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 59 OSD Adjustment 60 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ...signal formats . . . 81 Specifications 82 Cleaning the unit 82 10 Using other functions Setting the AV options 61 Making an audio or a video recording 62 Reducing the level of your system settings ...
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...with the help of a graphical output that can take advantage of surround sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for six-channel surround sound. • Phase correction The Phase Control technology incorporated into your home theater system. This innovative technology measures the .... 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for Dolby Surround sources, but accurate surround sound setup, which means it has passed a rigorous series...
...with the help of a graphical output that can take advantage of surround sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for six-channel surround sound. • Phase correction The Phase Control technology incorporated into your home theater system. This innovative technology measures the .... 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for Dolby Surround sources, but accurate surround sound setup, which means it has passed a rigorous series...
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...Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. If it on page 18 for more setup options. • Be sure to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for the best...selected. Make sure that the DVD input is showing in no time at high volume. 8 En Where you 'll want to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with your TV and DVD player. For surround sound, you place the speakers will ...
...Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. If it on page 18 for more setup options. • Be sure to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for the best...selected. Make sure that the DVD input is showing in no time at high volume. 8 En Where you 'll want to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with your TV and DVD player. For surround sound, you place the speakers will ...
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...CONTROL UNIT CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE iPod HDMI2 HDMI1 XM RADIO TUNER ROOM 2 RECEIVER SR+ DIMMER DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE...quiet as possible while it's doing this.5 • With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup ...
...CONTROL UNIT CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE iPod HDMI2 HDMI1 XM RADIO TUNER ROOM 2 RECEIVER SR+ DIMMER DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS D.ACCESS +10 AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER CLASS DISC ENTER CH LEVEL MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE...quiet as possible while it's doing this.5 • With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup ...
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...provides coherent sound reproduction through the use the input source buttons on phase correction. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTVINFO MUTE ... volume control to make sure that may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. If two waveforms are any instructions showing in achieving proper sound reproduction. MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to play. If there...
...provides coherent sound reproduction through the use the input source buttons on phase correction. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTVINFO MUTE ... volume control to make sure that may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. If two waveforms are any instructions showing in achieving proper sound reproduction. MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to play. If there...
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...to switch components in the system. Power to the outlet switches on page 13. 15 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. About the video converter The video converter ensures that all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that some ...display, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 55. 17 Multi-room and source outputs Use to connect a second amplifier in Setting the AV options on page 19. 13 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for composite video, S-video and stereo analog audio. ...
...to switch components in the system. Power to the outlet switches on page 13. 15 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. About the video converter The video converter ensures that all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that some ...display, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 55. 17 Multi-room and source outputs Use to connect a second amplifier in Setting the AV options on page 19. 13 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for composite video, S-video and stereo analog audio. ...
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...control (see Using the multi-room controls on (page 10). 6 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; Selects the surround back channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back mode (page 29). When the headphones are connected, there is selected. 10 SIGNAL SELECT Use to... IN - 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 ...
...control (see Using the multi-room controls on (page 10). 6 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; Selects the surround back channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back mode (page 29). When the headphones are connected, there is selected. 10 SIGNAL SELECT Use to... IN - 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 ...
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...page 62). 16 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - When one of the Neo:6 modes of an analog source is being received. Left front channel C - ATT lights when you use the attenuator (ANALOG ATT) to indicate the currently selected input signal. Lights when a stereo ...according to indicate 2Pro Logic II / 2Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 26). This lights to the active AV parameter(s) (page 61). 9 TUNER indicators TUNED - Left surround channel S - Surround back channel (mono) SBR - Lights when an Advanced Surround mode has been selected. Lights when a Home THX ...
...page 62). 16 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - When one of the Neo:6 modes of an analog source is being received. Left front channel C - ATT lights when you use the attenuator (ANALOG ATT) to indicate the currently selected input signal. Lights when a stereo ...according to indicate 2Pro Logic II / 2Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 26). This lights to the active AV parameter(s) (page 61). 9 TUNER indicators TUNED - Left surround channel S - Surround back channel (mono) SBR - Lights when an Advanced Surround mode has been selected. Lights when a Home THX ...
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... treble at low volume. SETUP - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 3 Input source buttons Press to select control of an analog input signal to access: SLEEP - 04 Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVR 2...control using the number buttons (page 31). DVD controls (page 69) • Blue - Use to access the AV options (page 61). VIDEO SEL - CLASS - Use to put the receiver in a multi-CD player. Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the...
... treble at low volume. SETUP - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 3 Input source buttons Press to select control of an analog input signal to access: SLEEP - 04 Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVR 2...control using the number buttons (page 31). DVD controls (page 69) • Blue - Use to access the AV options (page 61). VIDEO SEL - CLASS - Use to put the receiver in a multi-CD player. Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the...
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...sound (page 8, page 33). THX - STANDARD - Press to switch on page 66. 14 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control DVD menus/options and for example DVD, DVR1 or TV). Use to select channels. 8 Component control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are used to control a ... (page 27). 18 PHASE - The following controls can be accessed when listening to hook up your surround sound system (page 33) and the AV options (page 61). See Selecting preset codes directly on page 66. MULTI OP - See Multi Operation and System Off on page 67. See...
...sound (page 8, page 33). THX - STANDARD - Press to switch on page 66. 14 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control DVD menus/options and for example DVD, DVR1 or TV). Use to select channels. 8 Component control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are used to control a ... (page 27). 18 PHASE - The following controls can be accessed when listening to hook up your surround sound system (page 33) and the AV options (page 61). See Selecting preset codes directly on page 66. MULTI OP - See Multi Operation and System Off on page 67. See...
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...SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to . See Setting the AV options on page 61 to adjust them. 6 When listening to 2-channel sources in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed... you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 For more options using this receiver, but Normal (SB)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 5 When listening to 2-channel sources in surround sound above for the simplest, most direct listening option is set ). Simply...
...SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to . See Setting the AV options on page 61 to adjust them. 6 When listening to 2-channel sources in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed... you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 For more options using this receiver, but Normal (SB)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 5 When listening to 2-channel sources in surround sound above for the simplest, most direct listening option is set ). Simply...
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...MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press THX (HOME THX) to select a listening mode.1 With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for surround back channel processing (see which you like what you press ADV. ... Digital Surround EX) • DTS-ES - Designed for action movies with 5.1 channel sources • THX Select2 CINEMA - STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press ADV.SURR repeatedly to select a listening mode.3 • ACTION ...
...MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press THX (HOME THX) to select a listening mode.1 With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for surround back channel processing (see which you like what you press ADV. ... Digital Surround EX) • DTS-ES - Designed for action movies with 5.1 channel sources • THX Select2 CINEMA - STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press ADV.SURR repeatedly to select a listening mode.3 • ACTION ...
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... position, depending on how you're using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the AV options on your speaker settings). STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to a source, press STEREO for example, watching movies... you 're left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on page 61. Press repeatedly to select one of channels in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with different input signal formats on page 33,...
... position, depending on how you're using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the AV options on your speaker settings). STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to a source, press STEREO for example, watching movies... you 're left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on page 61. Press repeatedly to select one of channels in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with different input signal formats on page 33,...
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... Surround Back is automatically applied to NO in which case, you can have the receiver only apply this receiver. 3 • This is useful if you find there is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be output during playback of non-PCM sources. For more details, refer to...SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the AV options on page 61 is set to THROUGH, the sound will be effective. 29 En ANALOG. • ANALOG - Selects...
... Surround Back is automatically applied to NO in which case, you can have the receiver only apply this receiver. 3 • This is useful if you find there is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be output during playback of non-PCM sources. For more details, refer to...SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. The receiver selects the first available signal in Setting the AV options on page 61 is set to THROUGH, the sound will be effective. 29 En ANALOG. • ANALOG - Selects...
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...adjust. Enhancing dialog • Default setting: OFF The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. • Press RECEIVER then press DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Type of source Dolby Digital EX/...image. 05 Listening to your changes to be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels. • Press RECEIVER then press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between BASS and TREBLE. 2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of bass or treble as ...
...adjust. Enhancing dialog • Default setting: OFF The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. • Press RECEIVER then press DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Type of source Dolby Digital EX/...image. 05 Listening to your changes to be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels. • Press RECEIVER then press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between BASS and TREBLE. 2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of bass or treble as ...
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...MONITOR ROOM 2(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 ...SUB R SUR- See Multi-room remote controls below when using the SurrBack System setup (see below . 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 both on ) ...
...MONITOR ROOM 2(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 ...SUB R SUR- See Multi-room remote controls below when using the SurrBack System setup (see below . 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 both on ) ...
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... display. 08 Other connections • Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT jack of your Pioneer plasma display even easier. CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 XM RADIO ROOM 2 iPod HDMI1 TUNER...OFF. • 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 ...
... display. 08 Other connections • Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT jack of your Pioneer plasma display even easier. CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 XM RADIO ROOM 2 iPod HDMI1 TUNER...OFF. • 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 ...