DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel, XM Radio input

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.

1

MULTI-ZONE

6

9

ANTENNA

AUDIO

PRE OUT

& SOURCE

MULTI-ZONE

PHONO

R

L

/REC SEL

FRONT

OUT1

4

& SOURCE

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

13

16

ZONE3

IN

IR

IN

1

ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

ZONE2

OUT2

MAIN

OUT

10

R

L

SUBW.

CENTER

CD

IN

OUT

IN

LAN (10/100)

2

2

5

HDMI

ZONE2

MONI-

12

SUR-

21

AC OUTLET

OPTICAL

MONI-

ROUND

IN 1

IN 1 (DVD/LD)

TOR

CONTROL

OUT

TOR

DVD/LD

IN 1

7

IN 2 (BD)

11

OUT

IN

SUR-

(TV/SAT)

IN

ASSIGN-

OUT

ROUND

BACK

ABLE

BD

IN 2

IN 2

OUT

1

2

IN

CD-R/

(Single)

(BD)

R

L

IN 1

OUT

TAPE/

SWITCHED 100W(0.8 A) MAX

TV/SAT

MD

8Y

Y

IN 1

IN

17

SIRIUS

IN 3

IN

(DVR/

(DVD/

R

L

IN

VCR 1)

LD)

R

L

SPEAKERS

IN 4

IN 3

PB

PB

VIDEO /

14

FRONT

IN 2

GAME 1

IN

A

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

B

(CD-R)

4

IN

SUBW.

CENTER

L

R

L

R

L(Single)

1

18

20 R

ASSIGN-

ABLE

PR

PR

OUT

IN 1

1

2

DVR/

SUR-

(DVD/

iPod

IN 4

IN 2

IN 3

VCR 1

ROUND

LD)

19

IN 2 (CD)

Y

Y

IN

(BD)

R

L

COAXIAL

3

OUT

PB

PB

OUT

IN

DVR/

SURROUND BACK

VCR 2

XM

PR

PR

IN

151

RS-232C

ASSIGNABLE

(VIDEO/GAME 1)

2

MULTI CH IN

SELECTABLE

R

L

12 V TRIGGER

1

4

ASSIGNABLE

1

3

(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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