Pioneer VSX-21 manual Speakers, Powered Sub Woofer, Speaker terminals

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Connections

Speakers

•Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 Ω to 16 Ω.

•The front speaker B terminal is only used in stereo mode (Not available during DVD 5.1 channel, DSP mode, or Dolby/ DTS mode).

•When you use the speaker on your TV as a center speaker, please connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case, the center speaker shown below is unnecessary. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or monitor you are connecting to for more information.

•You can set the configuration of your speaker system, whether the sizes of the speakers are large or small, and whether or not you have a sub woofer connected. (Refer to pages 16 to 18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Speakers

Center Speaker

 

 

 

TV

 

 

Surround Speakers

L

R

 

C

 

 

 

(To be used as the

 

 

SL

 

SR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

center speaker)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(To the audio input)

SET UP

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREOUT

R

 

L

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

A

 

OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAX

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

 

PREOUT

 

 

 

 

60Hz

OPT

 

FM

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 PCM/

UNBAL

 

LOOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/DTS

75Ω

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPT

DVD 5.1 CH

 

 

 

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

2

INPUT

 

S2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPT

SURROUND

TO

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

SUBWOOFER

MONITOR TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

S2

S2

S2

S2

S2

S2

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREOUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPT

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

CAUTION:

AC OUTLET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC 120V

 

OUT

R

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SORROUND

 

 

 

SEE INSTRUCTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

ATTENTION:

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

SEE INSTRUCTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

 

 

PCM/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

 

6~LESS THAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER

 

SURROUND

8Ω /SPEAKER

 

 

/DTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREOUT

 

6~MOINS DE

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER

 

SPEAKERS

8Ω /HAUT-

 

 

IN

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

PARLEUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8~16Ω / SPEAKER

 

 

 

PLAY

REC

 

PLAY

REC

TV/

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8~16Ω / SPEAKER

 

 

 

MD/TAPE 1

CD

TAPE 2 MONITOR

SAT

LD

 

VCR 1

 

VCR 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD 5.1 CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Powered Sub Woofer

INPUT

Connection methods that differ from the example shown in this manual may be available. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the sub woofer.

Use speakers with nominal impedance of 6 Ω to 8 Ω or 8 Ω to

16Ω.

•When using speakers with impedance of at least 6 Ω but less than 8 Ω, set the IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR to the “6~LESS THAN 8 Ω” position.

•When using 8 Ω to 16 Ω, set the

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8~16 Ω” position.

Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

7 Speaker terminals

Turn counter-clockwise to loosen, and insert the wire. Then turn

 

clockwise to tighten.

Twist exposed wire strands together.

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Contents VSX-21 Information to User For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Introductory InformationWhen Making Cable Connections Receiver InstallationOperating range of remote control unit Operating other Pioneer componentsConnections Using external antennasAntennas Audio Components Connections Cassette deck placementAudio cords MD recorder CD playerFront Video Components ConnectionsAudio/Video cords Digital Connections When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableComponents equipped with 5.1 channel analogue output jacks DVD 5.1 Channel ConnectionSpeakers Powered Sub WooferSpeaker terminals Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround SpeakersFor front channel Connecting additional amplifiersAudio Speaker placement Preparations Setting Up for Surround SoundPress % or fi to set the front speaker Speaker setting modePress % or fi to set the center speaker Press % or fi to set the surround speakerCrossover frequency setting mode SUB Woofer ON/OFF setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode Press % or fi to select sub woofer on or OFFFront speaker distance setting mode Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeCenter speaker distance setting mode Surround speaker distance setting modeCoaxial digital input setting Dynamic range control setting modeOptical digital input 1 setting Optical digital input 2 settingPress % or fi to set the optical digital input 3 DVD, TV, CD Optical digital input 3 settingMD, VCR PressRecalling preset codes Setting Up the Remote ControlTo cancel the preset mode Press Commander SET UP to exit the preset mode Clearing the Remote Control SettingsDisplay Names of Parts and Basic OperationsRemote Control Front Panel Master Volume Surround modes Sound Modes7 8 SIG.SELECT Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Press to switch the Dolby/DTS mode onSelect the sound mode Selecting a Sound ModeSurrround operation CN.LEVEL Switching the Dolby/DTS mode Advanced Theater modeDVD 5.1ch input playback Using Cinema Re-EQPress Digital NR on the front panel Reducing noise during playback Digital NR functionPress Midnight Listening in Midnight Listening Mode3 4 Midnight MPX Mode Automatic and Manual TuningAdjust the volume Tuner OperationsDirect Tuning Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations Using the front panelTune in the station you want to have memorized Press Memory to activate the memory functionRecalling the Memorized Stations Using the remote controlPlayback Other OperationsAdjusting the brightness of the display Adjusting bass and treble tone controlPress Bass +/- to adjust the low frequencies Press Treble +/- to adjust the high frequenciesRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Recording from Audio ComponentsSelect the component you want to record Prepare the program sourceInsert a blank tape into the video tape recorder VCR Recording from Video ComponentsStart recording on the video tape recorder, then start Playback from the source componentDVD or LD player operations Remote Controlling Other ComponentsMenu +10TV Func TV operationsVOL + Channel +Enter SAT Satellite Tuner operations˜¢ Guide Disc MenuPress to stop playback CD player operationsTo start recording MD recorder operationsButton Cassette deck operationsButton ¡ TV/VCR VCR operations+10 Enter Background Control of Other Components Press Mode Check to display the current operation modeSelect a component, then start playback Perform the desired operationsDolby Digital Additional InformationLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic SurroundSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Preset Code List Specifications Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99A00ZF0D00 Printed

VSX-21 specifications

The Pioneer VSX-21 is a high-performance AV receiver that caters to both audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. Known for its robust features, advanced technologies, and solid build quality, the VSX-21 offers an immersive audio-visual experience that enhances any entertainment setup.

One of the standout features of the VSX-21 is its support for multichannel audio formats. It is equipped with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, allowing users to experience high-definition sound that matches the quality of high-definition video. This capability make the VSX-21 an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy movies and music in their most dynamic and powerful form.

In terms of connectivity, the VSX-21 includes multiple HDMI inputs, offering seamless integration with modern devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. With support for 4K pass-through, it ensures that users can enjoy ultra-high-definition content without sacrificing image quality. Additionally, the receiver features an advanced HDMI switching capability, enabling users to easily switch between different sources with just a single remote control.

Another significant characteristic of the Pioneer VSX-21 is its powerful amplification. With a significant output power, it can drive a wide variety of speakers, delivering rich sound even at high volumes. The receiver's Class D3 amplification technology further optimizes power efficiency, reducing energy consumption while maintaining impressive audio performance.

The VSX-21 also incorporates advanced audio calibration technology, such as Pioneer’s MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System). This system automatically adjusts the audio settings based on the room’s acoustics, ensuring optimal sound quality regardless of the space in which the receiver is placed.

The user interface of the VSX-21 is intuitive, featuring an easy-to-navigate menu system that allows users to customize their audio and video settings. The front panel is well-designed, featuring direct access buttons and a large display that simplifies operation.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-21 stands out in the crowded AV receiver market with its combination of advanced audio technologies, versatile connectivity options, and smart features such as audio calibration. It is a compelling choice for anyone looking to create an exceptional home theater system or simply elevate their music listening experience. With its ability to deliver cinematic sound and visual brilliance, the VSX-21 remains a reliable and high-performing component in any modern entertainment setup.
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