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...PRE OUT CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R SUR- Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set -top boxes'. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative ... OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD)...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...cable and a video or S-video cable. DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input ...
...PRE OUT CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R SUR- Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set -top boxes'. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative ... OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD)...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...cable and a video or S-video cable. DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input ...
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...receiver which input you can connect it to one of the video player/recorder to (see 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 HDMI ... L L IN 3 R SUB R SUR- 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 of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When you set -top box only has a coaxial digital output...
...receiver which input you can connect it to one of the video player/recorder to (see 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 HDMI ... L L IN 3 R SUB R SUR- 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 of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When you set -top box only has a coaxial digital output...
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...outputs, allowing you 'll need to tell the receiver which source. See Connecting analog audio sources on the recorder. 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 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 ...
...outputs, allowing you 'll need to tell the receiver which source. See Connecting analog audio sources on the recorder. 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 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 ...
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Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. You can use with audio recorders. Note 1... 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 IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL... (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 - VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L ...
Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. You can use with audio recorders. Note 1... 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 IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL... (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 - VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L ...
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...speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Make sure to match these up with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front,...ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 ... CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- 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...
...speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Make sure to match these up with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front,...ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 ... CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- 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...
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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.../AM XM MULTI JOG ENTER iPod HDMI PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S - Power indicator lights when the receiver is on. 3 MULTI ROOM controls If you've made multi-room connections (see Multi-room listening...
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.../AM XM MULTI JOG ENTER iPod HDMI PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S - Power indicator lights when the receiver is on. 3 MULTI ROOM controls If you've made multi-room connections (see Multi-room listening...
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...receiver on and press the iPod input source button to switch the receiver to the receiver. When the display shows Top Menu you're ready to play When connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display). This receiver... your iPod to the receiver 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 IN 3 (CD) ... 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 ...
...receiver on and press the iPod input source button to switch the receiver to the receiver. When the display shows Top Menu you're ready to play When connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display). This receiver... your iPod to the receiver 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 IN 3 (CD) ... 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 ...
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... Off. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. when browsing, press to move to receive broadcasts.2 IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 2 OUT HDMI XM IN IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT IN ... L 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- and other countries. Press and hold during playback to the XM Radio ...
... Off. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. when browsing, press to move to receive broadcasts.2 IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 2 OUT HDMI XM IN IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT IN ... L 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- and other countries. Press and hold during playback to the XM Radio ...
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... an HDMIequipped component is connected. 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor.2 Note 1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. A DVI connection, however, does not support... IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT 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 the cable connector body should be displayed.
... an HDMIequipped component is connected. 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor.2 Note 1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. A DVI connection, however, does not support... IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT 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 the cable connector body should be displayed.
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...Sub room Main room 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 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 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB ...below . Surround Back System multi-room setup You must select MR & S in the sub room. 53 En 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...
...Sub room Main room 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 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 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB ...below . Surround Back System multi-room setup You must select MR & S in the sub room. 53 En 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...
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...TRIGGER IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 2 OUT HDMI XM IN IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT...ringed mini phone plug 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...you'll be able to control the receiver. Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from 2003 onward. 55 En Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for detailed instructions. Note...
...TRIGGER IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE ROOM 2(ZONE 2) OUT IR IN ANTENNA OUT IN 2 OUT HDMI XM IN IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT...ringed mini phone plug 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...you'll be able to control the receiver. Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from 2003 onward. 55 En Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for detailed instructions. Note...
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...speaker setup, MCACC setup, and so on setting up the receiver. 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... VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM/AM XM MULTI JOG ENTER iPod HDMI PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S- See also Multi-Room and IR receiver setup on page 59 for more on . • On-screen volume display. • ...
...speaker setup, MCACC setup, and so on setting up the receiver. 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... VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM/AM XM MULTI JOG ENTER iPod HDMI PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S- See also Multi-Room and IR receiver setup on page 59 for more on . • On-screen volume display. • ...
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... menu. 2 Select 'Other Setup' then press ENTER. Check with a Pioneer plasma display on your IR receiver type (if necessary). 1 Select 'Multi-Room' from this receiver. 59 En Other Settings 09 Input source VIDEO/GAME HDMI 1 HDMI 2 XM CD CD-R/TAPE/MD TUNER MULTI CH IN iPod Input Terminals ... • Default setting: Variable / Setting 1 If you 've connected a power amplifier in the sub room (this receiver is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in order: • Multi Room Setup - An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 56. Also use that the number...
... menu. 2 Select 'Other Setup' then press ENTER. Check with a Pioneer plasma display on your IR receiver type (if necessary). 1 Select 'Multi-Room' from this receiver. 59 En Other Settings 09 Input source VIDEO/GAME HDMI 1 HDMI 2 XM CD CD-R/TAPE/MD TUNER MULTI CH IN iPod Input Terminals ... • Default setting: Variable / Setting 1 If you 've connected a power amplifier in the sub room (this receiver is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in order: • Multi Room Setup - An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 56. Also use that the number...