Pioneer VSX-91TXH manual Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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Connecting your equipment

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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.

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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 52.

2XM Radio input

See Using XM Radio on page 48.

3Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

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

See also The Input Setup menu on page 60 to assign the inputs.

4 Optical 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 Setup menu on page 60 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 72.

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-ZONE and source)

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

Connecting an IR receiver on page 56.

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 RS-232C connector

Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC.

Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 58.

10 iPod input terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source.

Connecting an iPod on page 47.

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Contents VSX-91TXH Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number PhoneImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Ventilation Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc Minute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterEnter Minute guidePlaying a source Better sound using 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 342 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableDVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Use a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesTape 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 system10 mm 3/8 Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Banana plug connectionsTHX 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 unitControls and displays Display Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectSOURCE StatusMulti OPE ShiftStandard 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 THX Games ModeStereo See Listening in stereo above for more on this Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Listening to your system 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 presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMcacc System Setup menuDefault setting Normal SB Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Select the setting you want to check Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuClearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionCurve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance SBL-SBR Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Watching photos and video contentSelecting channels and browsing by genre Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioListening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerListening to Sirius Radio Using the Sirius MenuPress Sirius SHIFT+TV to switch to the Sirius input Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio featuresAbout Hdmi Connecting using HdmiPassword Set Set the parental lock password Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-amping your front speakersMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Basic MULTI-ZONE setupSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup MULTI-ZONE listeningMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Pioneer plasmaAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Input function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsOther Setup menu Multi Zone SetupYou will return to the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsPrepare the recorder Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordPress Status to check the system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsSetting Default Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press System Setup to confirmControlling 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 codesUse / to select Direct F then press Enter Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequencePress Multi OPE Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to inputButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Decide 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 problemsSymptomRemedy Video SettingsDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputOperating range of remote control unit on Remote controlSirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages XM radio messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXRe-Equalization THX Select2 Cinema modeTHX Games Mode THX Cinema processingAuto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard PCM Multichannel signal formatsAuto Direct Pure Direct Surround Back speakers Input signal formatCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation