Classe Audio VSX-80TXV-S manual Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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Connecting your equipment

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Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

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Caution

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

1 HDMI connectors (x3)

Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

Connecting using HDMI on page 42.

2 XM Radio input

See Using XM Radio on page 41.

3 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Assign menu on page 50 to assign the inputs.

4Optical digital audio output / input(s) (x4) Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

Connecting digital audio sources on page 15.

Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Assign menu on page 50 to assign the inputs.

5 Control input/output

Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.

Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 61.

6Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.

Connecting analog audio sources on page 16.

7Remote input (multi-room and source)

Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a multi-room setup, for example.

Connecting an IR receiver on page 47.

8 Component video connections (x4)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV.

Using the component video jacks on page 14.

9 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-video and stereo analog audio.

Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14.

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Contents VSX-80TXVVSX-80TXV-S Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityModel Number Responsible Party NameImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide Playing a source Better sound using Basic Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Use an optical cable for the connectionCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable Tape deck, etc Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAC outlet Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Plugging in the receiverFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitMULTI-ROOM Controls and displays DisplaySleep Over / ATTSelect Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Input SelectMute Multi OPEShift SourceStandard surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsUse the +/- buttons to set it as necessary Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSurround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Speaker Distance Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFront Align Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Crossover Network Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Tip Select a setup optionSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingSpecify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system THX Speaker SetupSelect ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Other connections Chapter Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsOther connections Connecting using HdmiUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your front speakers Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system 2nd Zone setting only.1Large Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Multi-room listening Using the multi-room controlsBasic multi-room setup Surround Back System multi-room setupPress Control Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume12V Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayAudio Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player DVD/LDAssigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupVideo Converter Setup Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysVolt Trigger setup Multi-Room and IR receiver setupMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Reducing the level of an analog signalDisplay shows RESET? Using other functions Using the sleep timerResetting the system Switching the speaker impedanceControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Using System off Using multi operationsControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsDisplay Remote controlSR cable is connected, but XM radio messagesWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX THX MusicMode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX Games ModeAuto Multichannel signal formatsCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation