Pioneer VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-84TXSI manual Second Zone speaker B setup, Switching the speaker system

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Other connections

1Connect your computer’s USB terminal to the USB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver.

2Switch on your computer and this receiver.

3If you’re connecting for the first time, wait for the USB driver installation to finish.

The installation may take a minute or two to complete. Make sure you leave the USB cable connected until the dialog box indicates that the USB setup is finished. Note that some older operating systems may require a disc for installation.1

4Use the INPUT SELECT button to select USB.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel.

5Make any necessary settings required to select the USB interface as your computer audio output.

You will need to make sure the correct speaker setting is selected with the audio software you’re using. Please refer to the manual that came with the software to make these settings.

6Turn up the volume control on your computer and this receiver.

You may want to start with a fairly low volume on this receiver and turn it up as necessary after you’ve checked your levels.

7Start playback of a source on your computer.

Caution

Make sure you don’t switch off the computer or unplug the USB cable during playback.

To prevent noise being output, don’t use other software on your computer during playback.

Pioneer is not responsible for computer system damage, software crashes or failures, or any other possible computer problems due to this configuration.

Microsoft®, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition, Windows® 98, and Windows NT® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Second Zone speaker B setup

Caution

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system.

Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker wires from different terminals.

You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 to 16 (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 68 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 ).

After selecting 2nd Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 36, you can use the speakers connected to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear panel to listen to stereo playback in another room. See Switching the speaker system below for the listening options with this setup.

1Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals on the rear panel.

Connect them the same way you connected your speakers in Installing your speaker system on page 17. Make sure to review Placing the speakers on page 18 when placing the speakers in another room.

2Select ‘2nd Zone’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu. See Surround back speaker setting on page 36 to do this.

Switching the speaker system

If you selected 2nd Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 36, three speaker system settings are possible using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected Normal (SB) or Front Bi-Amp, the button will simply switch your main speaker system on or off. The options below are for the

2nd Zone setting only.2

Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a speaker system setting.

As mentioned above, if you have selected Normal (SB), the button will simply switch your main speaker system

(A) on or off.

SPEAKERS

 

(TUNE +)

 

BAND

MULTI – ROOM &

VIDEO

SIGNAL

SBch

 

 

 

SOURCE/REC SEL

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL ON/OFF

SELECT

SELECT

PROCESSING

 

AV

 

TUNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARAMETER

 

EDIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT

 

PHONES

(ST –)

ENTER

(ST +)

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MIC

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TUNE –)

 

 

DIGITAL IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

 

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:

 

 

 

Note

1

If your PC doesn’t recognize the receiver, try disconnecting the USB cable and connecting it again. If it is still unrecognized, restart the computer.

2

• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 43. However, if SP B is selected above, no sound is heard

from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

Depending on the settings in Surround back speaker setting on page 36 output from the surround back pre-out terminals may change.

All speaker systems (except 2nd Zone connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.

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Contents VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityAddress PhoneImportant Safety Instructions Contents Additional information Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Minute guide ChapterYES 02 5 minute guideMcacc Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guideConnecting 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 Use an optical cable for the connection Or other set-top box Other video sourcesFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesSpeakers Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Tape deck, etcSurround Left Right Back left Back right Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Subwoofer Front Left RightPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaPlugging in the receiver FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outletSTANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display 6TUNE/ST /ENTER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Input SelectSource StatusMultiope ShiftControls and displays Sub remote control unit Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeTip Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalVirtualSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Using the Sound RetrieverListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMemory System Setup menuMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Enter Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setup10dB as necessary When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQEQ OFF Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Select an option and press EnterCopying Mcacc preset data System Setup menu Data ManagementChecking Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsAdjust the level of each channel using the buttons Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceEnter Curve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsOther connections Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Connecting your XM Radio receiverSelecting channels and browsing by genre Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting using HdmiListening to channel presets About Hdmi Using the i.LINK interfaceChecking the i.LINK inputs About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network About Pqls rate controlUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUsing the USB interface Selecting the multichannel analog inputsStart playback of a source on your computer Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Use the Input Select button to select USBBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making multi-room connections Multi-room listeningMulti-room listening options Basic multi-room setup RoomSurround Back System multi-room setup Room Secondary multi-room setup RoomInput Connecting an IR receiverUsing the multi-room controls Multi-room remote controlsUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerDVD 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 Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room SetupOSD Adjustment Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsPlaying a different source when recording Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Dimming the display Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceSetting Default Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Default system settingsListening Mode HP 2PL II Music Options Center Width Dimension PanoramaNeo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch Listening Mode x chControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly 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 OffUsing System off Using multi operationsFunction Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons 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 Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo Display SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Link interface Remote controlUSB interface Link messagesMessage Explanation IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX THX MusicMode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX Games ModeUnavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Multichannel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundSurround Back speakers Input signal formatCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsAdditional information Our philosophy FeaturesTo establish a safe level We Want You Listening For a LifetimeXRB3066-A Pioneer Corporation

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.