Pioneer VSX-84TXSI, VSX-82TXS-S, VSX-84TXSi-S Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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03Connecting your equipment

Chapter 3

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.

Rear panel

This illustration shows the VSX-84TXSi, however connections for the 82TXS are the same except where noted.

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MULTI-ROOM

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IR

MULTI-ROOM

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ANTENNA

AUDIO

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

& SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/ REC SEL

 

 

& SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MONITOR

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AC OUTLET

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ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IN 1

 

LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OUT

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROOM2

MULTI-ROOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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& SOURCE

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

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MONITOR

 

 

IN 2

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OUT IN 1 (DVD/LD)

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCHED 100 W(0.8A) MAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10Y

 

 

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IN 2 (TV)

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVR/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ASSIGNABLE

 

VIDEO /

 

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iPod

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 4

 

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PB

 

 

 

 

 

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SURROUND BACK / B

 

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FRONT

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CENTER

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SURROUND

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RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INMULTI CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Optical digital audio output(s)

Use the OUT1 and (VSX-84TXSi only) OUT2 jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

Connecting digital audio sources on page 15.

The OUT1 jack is also used for multi-room connections. Multi-room listening on page 57.

2USB audio input (VSX-84TXSi only)

Use to connect your PC as an audio source. Using the USB interface on page 54.

3Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs (x6) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 63 to assign the inputs.

4 XM Radio input

See Using XM Radio on page 48.

5S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2) (VSX-84TXSi only) Use to connect other i.LINK audio devices for high- resolution, multichannel digital audio input/output.

Using the i.LINK interface on page 51.

6HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-82TXS)(x5) (VSX-84TXSi)Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/ video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

Connecting using HDMI on page 50.

7Remote inputs (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 59.

8 12V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) (x2)

Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver.

Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 60.

9 Multi-room and source outputs

Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room. Multi-room listening on page 57.

10 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.

11 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

Connecting antennas on page 19.

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Contents VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Phone Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityAddress Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Additional informationBefore you start Minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterYES 02 5 minute guideMcacc Minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter 324 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerDVD player Or other set-top box Other video sources Use an optical cable for the connectionFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderTape deck, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs SpeakersSubwoofer Front Left Right Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Surround Left Right Back left Back rightPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections AM loop antenna Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationPlug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter STANDBY/ONOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver 6TUNE/ST /ENTERShift StatusMultiope SourceControls and displays Sub remote control unit Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets TipListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the Sound Retriever VirtualSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched offTuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press EnterManual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelStanding Wave When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance 10dB as necessarySelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputSelect an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter EQ OFFCopying Mcacc preset data System Setup menu Data ManagementChecking Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Clearing Mcacc presetsConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the buttonsBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceEnter THX Audio Setting CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Other connectionsListening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Selecting channels and browsing by genreUsing the XM Menu Connecting using HdmiListening to channel presets Using the i.LINK interface About HdmiAbout i.LINK Checking the i.LINK inputsAbout Pqls rate control Creating an i.LINK networkSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUsing the USB interface Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsUse the Input Select button to select USB Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Start playback of a source on your computerBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsSecondary multi-room setup Room Basic multi-room setup RoomSurround Back System multi-room setup Room Multi-room listening optionsMulti-room remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUsing the multi-room controls InputSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displaySAT Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputPersonal computer Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room SetupOSD Adjustment Setting the AV options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does OptionsPlaying a different source when recording Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Switching the speaker impedance Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayDefault system settings Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Setting DefaultListening Mode x ch 2PL II Music Options Center Width Dimension PanoramaNeo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch Listening Mode HPRemote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Function ComponentsButton s Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationVideo Display SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control Link interfaceUSB interface Link messagesMessage Explanation IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX THX Games Mode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX MusicModeAuto Surround Multichannel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connectedInput signal format Surround Back speakersAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitFeatures Additional information Our philosophyWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelPioneer Corporation XRB3066-A

VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-82TXS, VSX-82TXS-S, VSX-84TXSI specifications

The Pioneer VSX-84TXSi, VSX-82TXS, VSX-84TXSi-S, and VSX-82TXS are part of Pioneer's renowned lineup of home theater receivers, notable for their impressive audio capabilities and advanced features. Designed for enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality sound, these receivers stand out in the crowded market of A/V receivers.

The VSX-84TXSi and VSX-84TXSi-S come equipped with a robust 7.1-channel amplifier configuration, delivering a powerful output that ensures dynamic and immersive audio experience. Both models boast Pioneer's sophisticated Class D3 amplification technology, which efficiently provides high power output while minimizing distortion and heat. This feature allows listeners to enjoy their favorite music and movies with clarity and depth.

One standout feature of these receivers is the Advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) technology. This automatically adjusts the speaker settings to fit the unique acoustics of the room, ensuring balanced sound across all channels. The calibration process is user-friendly, allowing even novice users to achieve optimal sound performance.

In terms of connectivity, the VSX-84TXSi and VSX-82TXS are equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, supporting the latest audio and video formats, including 4K Ultra HD. They also support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, which deliver lossless audio quality for a truly cinematic experience at home.

The VSX-84TXSi and VSX-82TXS models feature a user-friendly interface that includes on-screen displays and intuitive controls. They also offer extensive compatibility with various formats, including MP3, WMA, and AAC. For those who want to stream their music, both models have built-in support for networking capabilities, allowing users to connect to their home network and stream content from devices seamlessly.

The VSX-82TXS, while slightly less powerful than the VSX-84TXSi, offers many features that appeal to casual users and audiophiles alike. It retains the same high-quality audio processing and supports a variety of surround sound formats, making it a versatile choice for different media types.

Overall, the Pioneer VSX-84TXSi, VSX-82TXS, VSX-84TXSi-S, and VSX-82TXS are excellent choices for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment experience. With a blend of advanced technology, impressive audio performance, and user-friendly features, these receivers continue to be favored options for home theater setups.
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