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-94TXH, however connections for the 92TXH are the same except where noted.

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MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

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9

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

& SOURCE

 

 

 

 

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OUT1

 

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& SOURCE

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AM LOOP

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IR

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

ZONE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LAN (10/100)

 

 

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AC OUTLET

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

IN 1 (DVD/LD)

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IN 2 (BD)

 

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OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(TV/SAT)

 

 

 

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IN 2

 

 

 

IN 2

OUT

 

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2

 

 

 

IN

 

CD-R/

 

 

 

 

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IN

 

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SIRIUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 4

 

 

 

IN 3

PB

 

 

PB

 

 

 

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FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

GAME 1

 

IN

 

A

FRONT

CENTER

 

SURROUND

 

SURROUND BACK /

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IN 2 (CD)

 

 

 

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SURROUND BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XM

 

 

 

 

PR

 

 

PR

 

 

 

IN

 

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RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

(VIDEO/GAME 1)

 

 

 

 

 

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MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ASSIGNABLE

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(DC OUT 12V/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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-94TXH only) OUT2 jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

See Connecting digital audio sources on page 17.

The OUT1 jack is also used for MULTI-ZONE connections.

See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 59.

2Optical 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 67 to assign the inputs.

3XM Radio input

See Using XM Radio on page 51.

4LAN (10/100) terminal (VSX-94TXH only)

For details, refer to the supplied operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY.

5HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-92TXH)(x5) (VSX-94TXH)Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/ video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

See Connecting using HDMI on page 55.

6 Remote inputs (MULTI-ZONE and source)

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

See Connecting an IR receiver on page 61.

7 Control input/output

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

See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 82.

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.

See Using the component video jacks on page 16.

9 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

See Connecting antennas on page 21.

10 MULTI-ZONE and source outputs

Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room.

See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 59.

11Composite and S-video monitor outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs.

See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 14.

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