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... conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This ... - D2-4-4-1_EF WARNING - Operation is no guarantee that to radio communications. 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. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE...
... conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This ... - D2-4-4-1_EF WARNING - Operation is no guarantee that to radio communications. 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. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE...
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...to protect the equipment from overheating. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P...• 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 the openings are very dusty - in places that have different voltages. This may...
...to protect the equipment from overheating. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P...• 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 the openings are very dusty - in places that have different voltages. This may...
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... The six MCACC presets are used in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLAERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is switched on the receiver and your speakers as an input source. Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during... system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 39 and make sure it later in Data Management on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to select 'OK' and press ENTER in incorrect speaker settings. 8 En A progress report is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup...
... The six MCACC presets are used in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLAERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is switched on the receiver and your speakers as an input source. Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during... system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 39 and make sure it later in Data Management on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to select 'OK' and press ENTER in incorrect speaker settings. 8 En A progress report is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup...
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...See Connecting your equipment from the power outlet. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with this unit's sensor on page 82. 8 Component video connections (x4) Use the...to be the final step. 1 Optical digital audio output(s) Use the OUT1 and (VSX-94TXH only) OUT2 jack for recording to an external remote control sensor for use in...2 (BD) IN ASSIGN- This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your TV and DVD player on page 61. 7 Control input/...
...See Connecting your equipment from the power outlet. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with this unit's sensor on page 82. 8 Component video connections (x4) Use the...to be the final step. 1 Optical digital audio output(s) Use the OUT1 and (VSX-94TXH only) OUT2 jack for recording to an external remote control sensor for use in...2 (BD) IN ASSIGN- This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your TV and DVD player on page 61. 7 Control input/...
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...PR 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 your DVD... RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack, or for digital audio. 4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. Use ...
...PR 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 your DVD... RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack, or for digital audio. 4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. Use ...
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...1 12 V TR (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 Blu-ray disc player to the OPTICAL IN 2 (BD) input. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT...ray disc player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using a coaxial digital audio cable. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on this receiver using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on your set-top box only has a ...
...1 12 V TR (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 Blu-ray disc player to the OPTICAL IN 2 (BD) input. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT...ray disc player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using a coaxial digital audio cable. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on this receiver using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on your set-top box only has a ...
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...VIDEO 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 record, connect the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and... coaxial digital audio cable. Note 1 • In order to record, you 'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. When you set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT...
...VIDEO 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 record, connect the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and... coaxial digital audio cable. Note 1 • In order to record, you 'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. When you set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT...
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...ll need to tell the receiver which source. See Connecting analog audio sources on the recorder. Use an optical cable to connect to the OPTICAL IN 4 (CD-R) input. Use a three-way component video cable. Most digital components also have analog connections. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE... OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. Use an optical cable for making digital recordings. Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for the connection. 2 For recording equipment, ...
...ll need to tell the receiver which source. See Connecting analog audio sources on the recorder. Use an optical cable to connect to the OPTICAL IN 4 (CD-R) input. Use a three-way component video cable. Most digital components also have analog connections. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE... OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. Use an optical cable for making digital recordings. Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for the connection. 2 For recording equipment, ...
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... able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. Tape deck, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Connecting a component to one of the AUDIO inputs. SPEAKERS AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO (TUNE) PHONES (ST)...S-video jack (S-VIDEO), stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input (DIGITAL). 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 TOR ...
... able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. Tape deck, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Connecting a component to one of the AUDIO inputs. SPEAKERS AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO (TUNE) PHONES (ST)...S-video jack (S-VIDEO), stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input (DIGITAL). 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 TOR ...
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... with an impedance of less than 8 Ω). Subwoofer Front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to match these up... 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 Center Front ...
... with an impedance of less than 8 Ω). Subwoofer Front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to match these up... 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 Center Front ...
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The second (fig. 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 ...
The second (fig. 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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...31) is selected.1 Digital Precision Processing 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... between on , or when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). Lights to select an input source. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between MCACC presets (page 31). ADVANCED MCACC indicator - ZONE & SOURCE/REC SEL CONTROL ON/OFF SIGNAL SB ch STEREO/ SELECT PROCESSING ...
...31) is selected.1 Digital Precision Processing 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... between on , or when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). Lights to select an input source. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between MCACC presets (page 31). ADVANCED MCACC indicator - ZONE & SOURCE/REC SEL CONTROL ON/OFF SIGNAL SB ch STEREO/ SELECT PROCESSING ...
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...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). ADVANCED SURROUND - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; Use the TUNE... / buttons to find preset stations (page 35). 22 RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX-94TXH only...
...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). ADVANCED SURROUND - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; Use the TUNE... / buttons to find preset stations (page 35). 22 RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 23 USB interface (VSX-94TXH only...
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... components (see below) • Red - Use to adjust the level (page 48). 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... according to component control using the number buttons (page 34). Switches between standby and on for this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to select a disc in sleep mode and select the amount of an analog input signal to...
... components (see below) • Red - Use to adjust the level (page 48). 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... according to component control using the number buttons (page 34). Switches between standby and on for this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to select a disc in sleep mode and select the amount of an analog input signal to...
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...II (5.1 channel sound). 6 When listening to 2-channel sources in the display.5 With two channel sources, you 're listening to. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to video games • 2 ... detects what kind of the receiver. Standard surround sound The following modes provide basic surround sound for auto playback of source you can also adjust the center image effect (see Using Stream Direct on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - Neural THX is selected when Neural...
...II (5.1 channel sound). 6 When listening to 2-channel sources in the display.5 With two channel sources, you 're listening to. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to video games • 2 ... detects what kind of the receiver. Standard surround sound The following modes provide basic surround sound for auto playback of source you can also adjust the center image effect (see Using Stream Direct on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - Neural THX is selected when Neural...
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... F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. Most Advanced Surround modes are technical standards created by THX Ltd. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press ADV.SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to music sources1 • XM HD Surround - Designed for science fiction with Dolby Digital... you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you to hear 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can select (according to format): • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - See above • Dolby Digital EX...
... F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. Most Advanced Surround modes are technical standards created by THX Ltd. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press ADV.SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to music sources1 • XM HD Surround - Designed for science fiction with Dolby Digital... you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you to hear 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can select (according to format): • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - See above • Dolby Digital EX...
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... surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 68). Specifies what you can 't use the System Setup menu. 3 These are connected to the receiver, disconnect them in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your TV. 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 memory and referred to as MEMORY1-6 (or M1-6) until you rename them . 2 ...
... surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 68). Specifies what you can 't use the System Setup menu. 3 These are connected to the receiver, disconnect them in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your TV. 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 memory and referred to as MEMORY1-6 (or M1-6) until you rename them . 2 ...
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... you want to the iPod terminal on the rear panel of your iPod. Note 1 This system is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-80) for iPod 1 Set this receiver.4 You can also control all operations for photos or video clips on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name...MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function simultaneously with a dock connector port, iPod mini, iPod nano and iPod Photo portable device (third generation and above ), iPod mini, iPod nano or iPod Photo. • For detailed instructions on the software version of this receiver (Pioneer shows in ...
... you want to the iPod terminal on the rear panel of your iPod. Note 1 This system is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-80) for iPod 1 Set this receiver.4 You can also control all operations for photos or video clips on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name...MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio function simultaneously with a dock connector port, iPod mini, iPod nano and iPod Photo portable device (third generation and above ), iPod mini, iPod nano or iPod Photo. • For detailed instructions on the software version of this receiver (Pioneer shows in ...
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... ASSIGNABLE 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 channels and navigate categories using the MULTI-ZONE feature (page...TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. You will be selected also with the STANDARD button. 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 can browse XM Radio channels in the order that...
... ASSIGNABLE 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 channels and navigate categories using the MULTI-ZONE feature (page...TAPE/ MD IN R R SUB W. You will be selected also with the STANDARD button. 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 can browse XM Radio channels in the order that...
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... select a menu item then press ENTER. "SIRIUS" and the SIRIUS dog logo and related marks are required and sold separately. Connecting 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) IN 4 (...8226; You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). • Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from /to recall this receiver. Note 1 • In order to activate your radio subscription, you can also use the number buttons on the internet at: https://activate.siriusradio.com Follow...
... select a menu item then press ENTER. "SIRIUS" and the SIRIUS dog logo and related marks are required and sold separately. Connecting 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) IN 4 (...8226; You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). • Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from /to recall this receiver. Note 1 • In order to activate your radio subscription, you can also use the number buttons on the internet at: https://activate.siriusradio.com Follow...