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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...
Owner's Manual
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... as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-81TXV, VSX-81TXV-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du...
... as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-81TXV, VSX-81TXV-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du...
Owner's Manual
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... your equipment 03 Connecting your TV and DVD player 2 Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD player to the COAXIAL 1 (DVD/LD) input. TV 1 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 ...'ll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect these instead. VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on page 58). 13 En If your TV. DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your ...
... your equipment 03 Connecting your TV and DVD player 2 Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD player to the COAXIAL 1 (DVD/LD) input. TV 1 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 ...'ll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect these instead. VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on page 58). 13 En If your TV. DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your ...
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...an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to the recorder's audio/ video inputs. 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 page 58). 14 En ...connection. Note 1 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this step. 4 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. VSX-81TXV IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM &...
...an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to the recorder's audio/ video inputs. 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 page 58). 14 En ...connection. Note 1 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this step. 4 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. VSX-81TXV IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL MULTI-ROOM &...
Owner's Manual
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...cable. 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. 1 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on this receiver. 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 ... 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 a set up the receiver you'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also The Input Setup menu on page 58)....
...cable. 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. 1 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on this receiver. 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 ... 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 a set up the receiver you'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also The Input Setup menu on page 58)....
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03 Connecting your computer system. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One of audio/video component, but they are trademarks, or registered trademarks of the AUDIO inputs. Connect using INPUT ... SUB R SUR- 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 - Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to access...
03 Connecting your computer system. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One of audio/video component, but they are trademarks, or registered trademarks of the AUDIO inputs. Connect using INPUT ... SUB R SUR- 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 - Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to access...
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...or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of less than 8 Ω). 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 ...speaker, or even no surround speakers-will work. Caution • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage 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...
...or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of less than 8 Ω). 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 ...speaker, or even no surround speakers-will work. Caution • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage 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...
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... - When the headphones are connected, there is selected. 10 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select various settings and menu options. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. lights when the component is connected (page 49). 7 Character display See Display on page 23. 8 Remote sensor... 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 FM/AM...
... - When the headphones are connected, there is selected. 10 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select various settings and menu options. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. lights when the component is connected (page 49). 7 Character display See Display on page 23. 8 Remote sensor... 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 FM/AM...
Owner's Manual
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... music stored on using the iPod, please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod. • The connected iPod should be controlled using this receiver (Pioneer shows in until you 're ready to play music from the iPod. 3 Use the TOP MENU button to the iPod. Note 1 This system... 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 just the receiver's front panel display to using the controls of the iPod. • For ...
... music stored on using the iPod, please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod. • The connected iPod should be controlled using this receiver (Pioneer shows in until you 're ready to play music from the iPod. 3 Use the TOP MENU button to the iPod. Note 1 This system... 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 just the receiver's front panel display to using the controls of the iPod. • For ...
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... display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting. Press to previous/next playlist; Visit www.xmradio.com for your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect-and-Play™ antenna (sold separately. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee...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- Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL....
... display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting. Press to previous/next playlist; Visit www.xmradio.com for your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect-and-Play™ antenna (sold separately. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee...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- Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL....
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... set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver). • If the video signal...limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. HDMI appears on the component you must also connect the receiver and TV with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.2. If you will be compliant with a composite,...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 facing right for more on which...
... set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver). • If the video signal...limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. HDMI appears on the component you must also connect the receiver and TV with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.2. If you will be compliant with a composite,...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 facing right for more on which...
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... amplifiers to LARGE. 52 En Again, to do this your system using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on the receiver. SURROUND FRONT WOOFER ROUND BACK 12V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12 V / 50 mA MAX) OUT IN MONITOR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE OUT MONITOR ROOM...additionally, interference effects within the wire could be bi-wireable (that are basically the same as well. 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) ...
... amplifiers to LARGE. 52 En Again, to do this your system using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on the receiver. SURROUND FRONT WOOFER ROUND BACK 12V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12 V / 50 mA MAX) OUT IN MONITOR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE OUT MONITOR ROOM...additionally, interference effects within the wire could be bi-wireable (that are basically the same as well. 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) ...
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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 FM/AM XM... back speaker terminals as shown 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 ...
... 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 FM/AM XM... back speaker terminals as shown 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 ...
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... Support division for the connection. • The trigger maximum power is compatible with all SR+ equipped Pioneer plasma displays from Pioneer 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...can use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for detailed instructions. Using this receiver with components that this receiver to control the receiver. Note that have a Pioneer plasma display, you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote ...
... Support division for the connection. • The trigger maximum power is compatible with all SR+ equipped Pioneer plasma displays from Pioneer 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...can use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for detailed instructions. Using this receiver with components that this receiver to control the receiver. Note that have a Pioneer plasma display, you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote ...
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...OFF. • The automatic volume muting feature is selected. 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 CONTROL MODE DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR / VCR1...
...OFF. • The automatic volume muting feature is selected. 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 CONTROL MODE DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR / VCR1...
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... control, then press the SETUP button. Use this receiver. 59 En See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 55 and Using the SR+ mode with this receiver is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to specify your IR receiver type (if necessary). 1 Select 'Multi-Room' from...
... control, then press the SETUP button. Use this receiver. 59 En See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 55 and Using the SR+ mode with this receiver is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to specify your IR receiver type (if necessary). 1 Select 'Multi-Room' from...