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... undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. These limits are used in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that to other equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on this device must...
... undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. These limits are used in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that to other equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on this device must...
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...ST) ENTER (ST) TUNER EDIT BAND MULTI - Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you're using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected and the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function should not be as quiet as possible ... for different listening positions. MEMORY 1 ] S TA R T ENTER:Start :Cancel 3 Make sure 'Normal (Default)' is connected.1 DVD/LD - 5 5 . 0dB 1. Simply choose an unused preset for more on the receiver and your TV. This may result in step 6. 1 Switch on this. 5 Do not adjust the volume during the Auto...
...ST) ENTER (ST) TUNER EDIT BAND MULTI - Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you're using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected and the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function should not be as quiet as possible ... for different listening positions. MEMORY 1 ] S TA R T ENTER:Start :Cancel 3 Make sure 'Normal (Default)' is connected.1 DVD/LD - 5 5 . 0dB 1. Simply choose an unused preset for more on the receiver and your TV. This may result in step 6. 1 Switch on this. 5 Do not adjust the volume during the Auto...
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...in should be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-94TXH, however connections for recording to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. The.... 10 MULTI-ZONE and source outputs Use to connect a second amplifier in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 61. 7 Control input/output Use to a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting digital audio sources on page 59. 11 Composite ...
...in should be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-94TXH, however connections for recording to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. The.... 10 MULTI-ZONE and source outputs Use to connect a second amplifier in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 61. 7 Control input/output Use to a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting digital audio sources on page 59. 11 Composite ...
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...DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on your TV and DVD player... TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA VSX-94TXH DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of the optical inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack, or for digital ...
...DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on your TV and DVD player... TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA VSX-94TXH DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of the optical inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack, or for digital ...
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... the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 56. 1 Connect a ...(DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA M DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on your set -top boxes'. If your Blu-ray disc player... offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see The System Setup menu on page 36.). 2 See The Input Setup menu on your set -top box to the BD VIDEO or BD S-VIDEO input. VSX...
... the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 56. 1 Connect a ...(DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA M DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on your set -top boxes'. If your Blu-ray disc player... offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see The System Setup menu on page 36.). 2 See The Input Setup menu on your set -top box to the BD VIDEO or BD S-VIDEO input. VSX...
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... stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for playback only). • If your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this receiver using a three-way component video cable. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3... IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV IN 12 • For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 IN inputs. 2 If the device can also take advantage of your source and...
... stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for playback only). • If your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this receiver using a three-way component video cable. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3... IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV IN 12 • For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 IN inputs. 2 If the device can also take advantage of your source and...
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Most digital components also have analog connections. Use an optical cable for which source. Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-94TXH only) OUT2 (OUT1 is shown in Connecting analog audio sources below. 17 En When you set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on... page 67). 2 • You must make analog connections as explained in the illustration).2...
Most digital components also have analog connections. Use an optical cable for which source. Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-94TXH only) OUT2 (OUT1 is shown in Connecting analog audio sources below. 17 En When you set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on... page 67). 2 • You must make analog connections as explained in the illustration).2...
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...VSX-94TXH ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE R ZONE2 L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT IN MONITOR MONIOUT TOR OUT DVD/LD IN BD IN TV/SAT IN 1 IN VIDEO / IN 2 GAME 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver... features three stereo audio-only inputs. must be downsampled to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio...
...VSX-94TXH ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE R ZONE2 L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT IN MONITOR MONIOUT TOR OUT DVD/LD IN BD IN TV/SAT IN 1 IN VIDEO / IN 2 GAME 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver... features three stereo audio-only inputs. must be downsampled to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio...
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... other configurations with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers... S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH CENTER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX SURROUND R L R SURROUND BACK / B L(Single) SELECTABLE Surround left Surround right Surround back left surround back...
... other configurations with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers... S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH CENTER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX SURROUND R L R SURROUND BACK / B L(Single) SELECTABLE Surround left Surround right Surround back left surround back...
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... placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE. L C R VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4.... Note that will give you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see Connecting external antennas below ). A fig. If you find that the reception is poor, an outdoor antenna should output at an angle parallel to the...
... placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE. L C R VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4.... Note that will give you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see Connecting external antennas below ). A fig. If you find that the reception is poor, an outdoor antenna should output at an angle parallel to the...
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...receiver is connected (page 55). 7 Listening mode buttons HOME THX - Operating range of the panel with your surround sound system (see Using the MULTIZONE controls on page 59) use ST / to find radio frequencies and use these controls to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX...-94TXH only) Connect a USB audio device for recall (page 35). 14 BAND Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (...
...receiver is connected (page 55). 7 Listening mode buttons HOME THX - Operating range of the panel with your surround sound system (see Using the MULTIZONE controls on page 59) use ST / to find radio frequencies and use these controls to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX...-94TXH only) Connect a USB audio device for recall (page 35). 14 BAND Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (...
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... Advanced Surround mode for the genre of the source currently being played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to...input signal to access the Audio options (page 71). Also used to enter commands for this receiver via HDMI) (page 33). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVD CD-R TV XM RADIO ...
... Advanced Surround mode for the genre of the source currently being played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to...input signal to access the Audio options (page 71). Also used to enter commands for this receiver via HDMI) (page 33). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 2 SYSTEM OFF SOURCE 12 13 CD DVD CD-R TV XM RADIO ...
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...Setting the Audio options on page 32. However, the options available will automatically be available depending on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to select a listening mode. • If the source is selected automatically (see Using XM...adjust the center image effect (see Using Stream Direct on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you connected surround back speakers, see how the source is being processed.3 • When listening to XM Radio, the...
...Setting the Audio options on page 32. However, the options available will automatically be available depending on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to select a listening mode. • If the source is selected automatically (see Using XM...adjust the center image effect (see Using Stream Direct on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you connected surround back speakers, see how the source is being processed.3 • When listening to XM Radio, the...
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... soundtracks • DRAMA - Also, Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can be selected only with the XM input. 3 • If...) • DTS-ES - Designed for musical sources • EXPANDED - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press ADV.SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to Using surround back channel processing on this ). Creates ...back speakers) • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Allows you have one surround back speaker connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are...
... soundtracks • DRAMA - Also, Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can be selected only with the XM input. 3 • If...) • DTS-ES - Designed for musical sources • EXPANDED - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press ADV.SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to Using surround back channel processing on this ). Creates ...back speakers) • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Allows you have one surround back speaker connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are...
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... preset you want to adjust by pressing MCACC before pressing SETUP. • You can't use the System Setup menu. 3 These are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 39). • Manual MCACC...copying, renaming or deleting (see Data Management on page 8, you can 't use the System Setup menu when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected (in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings ...
... preset you want to adjust by pressing MCACC before pressing SETUP. • You can't use the System Setup menu. 3 These are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 39). • Manual MCACC...copying, renaming or deleting (see Data Management on page 8, you can 't use the System Setup menu when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected (in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings ...
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... iPod directly. However, compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod to the receiver. 08 Other connections Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Make sure the power is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-80) for use with an iPod equipped with a dock connector ...latest iPod software versions later than the iPod updater 2004-10-20. 3 • The controls of this receiver. Finding what you can 't use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function simultaneously with a dock connector port, iPod mini, iPod nano ...
... iPod directly. However, compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod to the receiver. 08 Other connections Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Make sure the power is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-80) for use with an iPod equipped with a dock connector ...latest iPod software versions later than the iPod updater 2004-10-20. 3 • The controls of this receiver. Finding what you can 't use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function simultaneously with a dock connector port, iPod mini, iPod nano ...
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...S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH SATELLiTE RADiO SATELLiTE RADiO XM Mini-Tuner 1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM Radio jack on to take advantage of the XM radio broadcast you have your... GAME 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. If the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in.2 Listening to XM Radio After connecting, you prefer. 4 Select XM000 (RADIO ID) from XM radio. • While listening to select a genre then press...
...S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 2 12 V TRIGGER (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH SATELLiTE RADiO SATELLiTE RADiO XM Mini-Tuner 1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM Radio jack on to take advantage of the XM radio broadcast you have your... GAME 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. If the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in.2 Listening to XM Radio After connecting, you prefer. 4 Select XM000 (RADIO ID) from XM radio. • While listening to select a genre then press...
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See Using the XM Menu below ). 53 En Listening to channel presets You will need to activate your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will have a printed 12-digit SID number. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2... Press / to -date channel lineup and product information. Check the strength of the tuner itself. Connecting your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE &...
See Using the XM Menu below ). 53 En Listening to channel presets You will need to activate your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will have a printed 12-digit SID number. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2... Press / to -date channel lineup and product information. Check the strength of the tuner itself. Connecting your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE &...
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... OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) VSX-94TXH Connecting using HDMI If you would like to this receiver using a component with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Other connections 08 Using the SIRIUS Menu The SIRIUS Menu... password. 3 When you would like to an HDMI output on this receiver to remove/restore from the HDMI connection. • This receiver supports the DeepColor feature of digital audio that the component connected to do so. Consult your HDMI component. Also, when using a...
... OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX) VSX-94TXH Connecting using HDMI If you would like to this receiver using a component with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Other connections 08 Using the SIRIUS Menu The SIRIUS Menu... password. 3 When you would like to an HDMI output on this receiver to remove/restore from the HDMI connection. • This receiver supports the DeepColor feature of digital audio that the component connected to do so. Consult your HDMI component. Also, when using a...
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...as well. Using a banana plug for bi-wiring are connected directly to the receiver. • If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on the receiver. Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more information. • If your speakers have two...your speakers The reasons for the second connection is they must be reduced, producing better sound. CENTER SURROUND R L L FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK (Single) L SIRIUS IN SPEAKERS IN A FRONT R iPod L D BACK 2 GGER AX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG ...
...as well. Using a banana plug for bi-wiring are connected directly to the receiver. • If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on the receiver. Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more information. • If your speakers have two...your speakers The reasons for the second connection is they must be reduced, producing better sound. CENTER SURROUND R L L FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK (Single) L SIRIUS IN SPEAKERS IN A FRONT R iPod L D BACK 2 GGER AX) RS-232C MULTI CH IN VSX-94TXH ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG ...