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... harmful interference to Part 15 of time (for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Cet appareil numérique de la ...on, the user is subject to operate the equipment. ATTENTION - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. To prevent electromagnetic interference with ...
... harmful interference to Part 15 of time (for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Cet appareil numérique de la ...on, the user is subject to operate the equipment. ATTENTION - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. To prevent electromagnetic interference with ...
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...please comply with the sound. - 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following places: - near a cassette deck (or close to put it on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: ...antenna • iPod control cable • Warranty card • These operating instructions • Operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to a device that gives off a magnetic field). in direct sunlight - in ...
...please comply with the sound. - 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following places: - near a cassette deck (or close to put it on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: ...antenna • iPod control cable • Warranty card • These operating instructions • Operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to a device that gives off a magnetic field). in direct sunlight - in ...
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...settings for the MCACC preset 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 ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN). Simply choose an unused ...(TUNE) PHONES (ST) ENTER (ST) TUNER EDIT BAND MULTI - 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room, and also to calibrate the frequencyphase...
...settings for the MCACC preset 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 ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN). Simply choose an unused ...(TUNE) PHONES (ST) ENTER (ST) TUNER EDIT BAND MULTI - 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room, and also to calibrate the frequencyphase...
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... PB TV/SAT IN 1 IN VIDEO / IN 2 GAME 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R 1R4 SUB W. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-94TXH, however connections for radio broadcasts. See Connecting antennas on page 21. 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 connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 Optical digital audio output(s)...
... PB TV/SAT IN 1 IN VIDEO / IN 2 GAME 1 IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN R 1R4 SUB W. Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-94TXH, however connections for radio broadcasts. See Connecting antennas on page 21. 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 connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 Optical digital audio output(s)...
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... • If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. ... PR ASSIGNABLE 14 DIGITAL (VIDEO/GAME 1) ASSIGNABLE 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 12 V TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA VSX-94TXH OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on page 16...
... • If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. ... PR ASSIGNABLE 14 DIGITAL (VIDEO/GAME 1) ASSIGNABLE 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO R L AUDIO 1 12 V TR (DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA VSX-94TXH OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 3 2 4 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on page 16...
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VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 ... If your Blu-ray disc player only has an coaxial digital output, you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. PR IN 4 IN 2 Y (BD) PR IN 3 Y OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND... 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA M DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top box to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using an coaxial cable. Connecting your equipment 03 The diagram shows a basic...
VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 ... If your Blu-ray disc player only has an coaxial digital output, you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. PR IN 4 IN 2 Y (BD) PR IN 3 Y OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND... 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA M DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top box to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using an coaxial cable. Connecting your equipment 03 The diagram shows a basic...
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...S-VIDEO 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 progressive scan video...DVD player 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set up the receiver you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on this receiver using a three-way component video cable. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL ...
...S-VIDEO 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 progressive scan video...DVD player 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set up the receiver you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on this receiver using a three-way component video cable. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL ...
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...OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. Most digital components also have analog connections. When you set up the receiver (see The Input Setup menu on page 67. 2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on the recorder. Connecting your... from other components can connect it doesn't matter which component video inputs you to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings. 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...
...OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. Most digital components also have analog connections. When you set up the receiver (see The Input Setup menu on page 67. 2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on the recorder. Connecting your... from other components can connect it doesn't matter which component video inputs you to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings. 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...
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...or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. You can use with audio recorders. Note that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-94TXH ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE R ZONE2 L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT IN MONITOR MONIOUT ... connections. OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. Tape deck, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. 03 Connecting your equipment About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ ...
...or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. You can use with audio recorders. Note that most turntables require. 2 Turntable VSX-94TXH ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE R ZONE2 L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT IN MONITOR MONIOUT ... connections. OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. Tape deck, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. 03 Connecting your equipment About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ ...
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... 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO 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 ...of less than 8 Ω). You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your main surround speakers ...
... 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO 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 ...of less than 8 Ω). You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your main surround speakers ...
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... best reception. Before fixing, make the settings that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should output at an angle parallel to place your speakers. 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 (CD-R) 14 ASSIGNABLE...
... best reception. Before fixing, make the settings that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should output at an angle parallel to place your speakers. 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 (CD-R) 14 ASSIGNABLE...
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... is on page 25. 6 PHASE CONTROL indicator - Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH front panel 12 34 5 67 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC PHASE CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT... See Display on , or when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). Press to select an input source. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between MCACC presets (page 31). ZONE & SOURCE/REC SEL CONTROL ON/OFF SIGNAL SB ch STEREO/ SELECT PROCESSING F.S.SURR PHONES (ST) ENTER ...
... is on page 25. 6 PHASE CONTROL indicator - Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH front panel 12 34 5 67 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC PHASE CONTROL MCACC AUTO SURR/ POSITION STREAM DIRECT... See Display on , or when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). Press to select an input source. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between MCACC presets (page 31). ZONE & SOURCE/REC SEL CONTROL ON/OFF SIGNAL SB ch STEREO/ SELECT PROCESSING F.S.SURR PHONES (ST) ENTER ...
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...and the Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 30). 19 PHONES jack Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX-94TXH only) Connect a USB audio device for example, when the video input signal is operated simultaneously with / to select an ... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is upscaled) (page 71). Press to switch between the various surround modes (page 29). 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 Front ...
...and the Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 30). 19 PHONES jack Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX-94TXH only) Connect a USB audio device for example, when the video input signal is operated simultaneously with / to select an ... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is upscaled) (page 71). Press to switch between the various surround modes (page 29). 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 Front ...
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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 ST / to adjust the level (page 48...page 71). SETUP - SR+ - Use to access the System Setup menu (page 36). 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 HDMI BD TV CTRL 3 DVR2 HOME MEDIA ...
... 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 ST / to adjust the level (page 48...page 71). SETUP - SR+ - Use to access the System Setup menu (page 36). 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 HDMI BD TV CTRL 3 DVR2 HOME MEDIA ...
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...page 32) is the Auto Surround feature. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - The receiver automatically detects what kind of a source. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to video games • 2 PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound... : • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to sources using this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - If you connected surround back speakers, see Using Stream Direct on page...
...page 32) is the Auto Surround feature. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - The receiver automatically detects what kind of a source. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to video games • 2 PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound... : • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to sources using this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - If you connected surround back speakers, see Using Stream Direct on page...
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...game console Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround effects can be used for cinema and home theater sound. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press ADV.SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to music sources1 • XM HD Surround - Designed for music sources. Creates surround sound ...THX) repeatedly to select from mono soundtracks • ENT.SHOW - Also, Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can be available depending on the source and the sound mode you may not get sound from the ...
...game console Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround effects can be used for cinema and home theater sound. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press ADV.SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to music sources1 • XM HD Surround - Designed for music sources. Creates surround sound ...THX) repeatedly to select from mono soundtracks • ENT.SHOW - Also, Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can be available depending on the source and the sound mode you may not get sound from the ...
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... frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers connected (see Full Band Phase Control on page 68). Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (for a more detailed settings than those provided in either the main or sub zone). See Automatic MCACC (Expert) below . 07 The System... to adjust by pressing MCACC before pressing SETUP. • 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 Automatically setting up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how ...
... frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers connected (see Full Band Phase Control on page 68). Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (for a more detailed settings than those provided in either the main or sub zone). See Automatic MCACC (Expert) below . 07 The System... to adjust by pressing MCACC before pressing SETUP. • 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 Automatically setting up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how ...
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...cable2 to connect your iPod to this receiver.4 You can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to the iPod terminal on the rear panel of your iPod to iPod updater 2004-10-20 (plesae use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio ...However, compatibility may vary depending on the software version of this receiver. Features such as the equalizer cannot be inoperable when connected to this receiver, you want to play music from the iPod. 3 Use the TOP MENU button to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the front panel display of audio content from your...
...cable2 to connect your iPod to this receiver.4 You can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to the iPod terminal on the rear panel of your iPod to iPod updater 2004-10-20 (plesae use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio ...However, compatibility may vary depending on the software version of this receiver. Features such as the equalizer cannot be inoperable when connected to this receiver, you want to play music from the iPod. 3 Use the TOP MENU button to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the front panel display of audio content from your...
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...move the XM MiniTuner antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results). • If after five seconds. Saving channel presets This receiver can , however, use / to hear. • To browse by genre. XM Radio -55dB A Decades A1 Fifties (50's) XM005 Remy... 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO 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 select a preset. • The default for XM HD Surround listening. You...
...move the XM MiniTuner antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results). • If after five seconds. Saving channel presets This receiver can , however, use / to hear. • To browse by genre. XM Radio -55dB A Decades A1 Fifties (50's) XM005 Remy... 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO 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 select a preset. • The default for XM HD Surround listening. You...
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...guide. • Antenna Aiming - Choose between the following menu items: • Channel Skip/Add - Use / and ENTER to browse your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 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) ...) which the channel is subject to select a menu item then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Press / to -date channel lineup and product information...
...guide. • Antenna Aiming - Choose between the following menu items: • Channel Skip/Add - Use / and ENTER to browse your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 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) ...) which the channel is subject to select a menu item then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Press / to -date channel lineup and product information...