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..., DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE...more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to other equipment. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate ...
..., DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE...more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to other equipment. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate ...
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... close to a device that have different voltages. in your country or area. 6 En in places that you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of used batteries, please comply ...a kitchen) Loading the batteries Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a color TV (the screen may result in damp or wet...
... close to a device that have different voltages. in your country or area. 6 En in places that you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of used batteries, please comply ...a kitchen) Loading the batteries Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a color TV (the screen may result in damp or wet...
Owner's Manual
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...)' is displayed on -screen. A progress report is selected,2 select an MCACC preset3 then select START.4 4 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your normal listening position (use the System Setup menu. • If you cancel the Auto MCACC...connected. Note 1 • You can't use the System Setup menu in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLAERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. When you select. • Before using...
...)' is displayed on -screen. A progress report is selected,2 select an MCACC preset3 then select START.4 4 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your normal listening position (use the System Setup menu. • If you cancel the Auto MCACC...connected. Note 1 • You can't use the System Setup menu in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLAERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. When you select. • Before using...
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Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-94TXH, however connections for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 61. 7 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. This page explains the kinds of components...Connecting digital audio sources on page 17. TOR OUT ABLE OUT 12 12 MONI- 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can control all your home theater system. Plugging in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for the 92TXH are the same except where ...
Rear panel This illustration shows the VSX-94TXH, however connections for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 61. 7 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. This page explains the kinds of components...Connecting digital audio sources on page 17. TOR OUT ABLE OUT 12 12 MONI- 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can control all your home theater system. Plugging in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for the 92TXH are the same except where ...
Owner's Manual
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... Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect it to one of this receiver using an optical cable. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 56. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player to... 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...
... Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect it to one of this receiver using an optical cable. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 56. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player to... 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...
Owner's Manual
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...-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you connected the set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect it to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. PR...AUDIO 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 page 16 if your Blu-ray disc player has component video ...jack cable. • If your Blu-ray disc player has multi-channel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN...
...-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you connected the set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect it to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. PR...AUDIO 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 page 16 if your Blu-ray disc player has component video ...jack cable. • If your Blu-ray disc player has multi-channel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN...
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... cables (the digital connection is for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. You can skip this receiver using a three-way component video cable. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3... 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 connect it to one of audio/video...
... cables (the digital connection is for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. You can skip this receiver using a three-way component video cable. VSX-94TXH MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL OUT1 ZONE3 OUT2 LAN (10/100) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (BD) IN 3... 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 connect it to one of audio/video...
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...connect to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings. Use an optical cable for which source. Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 67). • The digital... outputs from other components can connect it doesn't matter which input you to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-94TXH only) OUT2 (OUT1 is shown in the illustration).2 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc...
...connect to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings. Use an optical cable for which source. Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 67). • The digital... outputs from other components can connect it doesn't matter which input you to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-94TXH only) OUT2 (OUT1 is shown in the illustration).2 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN CD-R, MD, DAT, etc...
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...SETUP (TUNE) RETURN DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TV game, video camera, etc. 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 ... the Windows logo are especially convenient for portable equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. • Push down on this receiver. • If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to a WMA9 Procompatible player. CENTER SURROUND R L L FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK...
...SETUP (TUNE) RETURN DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TV game, video camera, etc. 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 ... the Windows logo are especially convenient for portable equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. • Push down on this receiver. • If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to a WMA9 Procompatible player. CENTER SURROUND R L L FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK...
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... the speaker impedance on page 74 if you like (it may cause the power to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your main surround speakers should always be connected as ... 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...
... the speaker impedance on page 74 if you like (it may cause the power to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your main surround speakers should always be connected as ... 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...
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... show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. B fig. Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other than the supplied AM loop antenna. 21 En 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...
... show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. B fig. Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other than the supplied AM loop antenna. 21 En 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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...22 23 24 25 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select Auto Surround (page 28) or Stream Direct (page 30) listening. 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Setting the Audio options 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 DIGITAL...
...22 23 24 25 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select Auto Surround (page 28) or Stream Direct (page 30) listening. 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Setting the Audio options 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 DIGITAL...
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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 no sound output from the main zone (see page 36). Operating range of the panel with your surround sound system (see ... and use ST / to find preset stations (page 35). 22 RETURN Press 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 AM and FM radio bands (page 34). 15 MULTI-ZONE &...
... 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 no sound output from the main zone (see page 36). Operating range of the panel with your surround sound system (see ... and use ST / to find preset stations (page 35). 22 RETURN Press 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 AM and FM radio bands (page 34). 15 MULTI-ZONE &...
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...(see Controlling the rest of an analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 74). 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... CLASS - The BAND and T.EDIT tuner controls are explained on /off (page 63). Also used to this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to enter commands for the genre of time before sleep (page 74). Use the TUNE / buttons...
...(see Controlling the rest of an analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 74). 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... CLASS - The BAND and T.EDIT tuner controls are explained on /off (page 63). Also used to this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to enter commands for the genre of time before sleep (page 74). Use the TUNE / buttons...
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...on page 34 for auto playback of source you connected surround back speakers, see Using Stream Direct on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT (AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT)2 for more on this. If you ...multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 PHOTO T.DISP STEREO/ STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to music sources6 • 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME- Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources •...
...on page 34 for auto playback of source you connected surround back speakers, see Using Stream Direct on page 30. 3 VSX-94TXH only - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT (AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT)2 for more on this. If you ...multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 PHOTO T.DISP STEREO/ STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to music sources6 • 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME- Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources •...
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...to hear 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback with lots of special effects • MONOFILM - for musical sources • EXPANDED - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press THX (HOME THX) to select a listening mode.3 With two channel sources, press THX (HOME THX) repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process...to hear 6.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources • THX MUSICMODE - Also, Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can be used with lots of dialog • SCI-FI - Listening to your setup • 2 Pro Logic...
...to hear 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback with lots of special effects • MONOFILM - for musical sources • EXPANDED - SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • Press THX (HOME THX) to select a listening mode.3 With two channel sources, press THX (HOME THX) repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process...to hear 6.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources • THX MUSICMODE - Also, Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input (VSX-94TXH only). 2 XM HD Surround can be used with lots of dialog • SCI-FI - Listening to your setup • 2 Pro Logic...
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... you set up for a more detailed settings than those provided in Data Management on page 45). • Manual SP Setup - Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 • If headphones are useful if you have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on page 47). •...An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 68). Specifies how 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 either the main or sub zone). Automatic MCACC (Expert) If your TV. Manual ...
... you set up for a more detailed settings than those provided in Data Management on page 45). • Manual SP Setup - Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 • If headphones are useful if you have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on page 47). •...An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 68). Specifies how 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 either the main or sub zone). Automatic MCACC (Expert) If your TV. Manual ...
Owner's Manual
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... IN O / R L SPEAKERS 1 FRONT SUB W. When the display shows Top Menu 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 and iPod Photo portable device (third generation ...and above ), iPod mini, iPod nano or iPod Photo. • For detailed instructions on the rear panel of this receiver.1 Connecting your iPod using the controls of this receiver (Pioneer shows in until you hear it click home. CENTER IN A FRONT R L CENTER R/ R 1 SURROUND iPod R L R/ R...
... IN O / R L SPEAKERS 1 FRONT SUB W. When the display shows Top Menu 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 and iPod Photo portable device (third generation ...and above ), iPod mini, iPod nano or iPod Photo. • For detailed instructions on the rear panel of this receiver.1 Connecting your iPod using the controls of this receiver (Pioneer shows in until you hear it click home. CENTER IN A FRONT R L CENTER R/ R 1 SURROUND iPod R L R/ R...
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... 1 IN VIDEO / IN 2 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 move the XM MiniTuner antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best... 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 memorize. Saving channel presets This receiver can check the strength of reception in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of this . ...
... 1 IN VIDEO / IN 2 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 move the XM MiniTuner antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best... 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 memorize. Saving channel presets This receiver can check the strength of reception in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of this . ...
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... Use / to recall the channel preset. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel. 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 ...Other connections 08 4 Press ENTER. Use / and ENTER to select channels you will need to activate your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you would like to remove/restore from the on the remote control to browse your car, home or office. ...
... Use / to recall the channel preset. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel. 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 ...Other connections 08 4 Press ENTER. Use / and ENTER to select channels you will need to activate your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you would like to remove/restore from the on the remote control to browse your car, home or office. ...