Displays & Controls

Back Panel

All the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here.

1 2

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRE OUT

PCM/

 

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

2DIGITAL /

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

DTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT1

 

IN

 

 

 

 

CENTER

WOOFER

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT2

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

R

L

MONITOR OUT

 

 

 

IN 1

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

 

(TV/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAT)

 

IN

 

 

IN

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

IN 2

 

CD-R/

 

 

VCR1/

 

(CD-R/

 

TAPE1

 

 

DVR

 

SUR-

(Single)

TAPE1)

OUT

 

 

OUT

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

(DVD/

 

IN

 

 

IN

 

R

 

LD)

 

MD/

 

 

VCR2

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 4

 

TAPE2

 

 

 

 

SUR-

 

 

OUT

 

 

OUT

 

ROUND

 

(CD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

 

TV/

 

SUB

CEN-

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOF-

TER

 

 

IN

 

 

SAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

ER

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

LINE

 

 

DVD/

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

IN

 

 

LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

R

L

R

L

 

 

 

VIDEO

S VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

AUDIO

 

VIDEO

MULTI CH IN

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1DIGITAL IN terminals (see page 21–22)

Use these terminals to input the signal from a DVD, CD player or any other kind of digital player. To be able to play Dolby Digital and other surround soundtracks you need to make digital connections. To do this use the digital terminals here. If you don't connect as per the default settings (see page 22) you need to complete "Assigning the Digital Inputs" (see page 76).

2DIGITAL OUT terminals (see page 21)

Use these terminals to output a digital signal to a DVD-R, CD-R, MD recorder or any other kind of digital recorder.

3CONTROL IN/OUT terminal (see page 71)

You can use this jack to hook up other PIONEER equipment, that has a CONTROL terminal, so that you can control them all by pointing the remote control(s) at one remote sensor.

4Radio antenna terminals (see page 23)

Hook up antennas for the radio tuner built into the receiver here.

5MONITOR OUT terminals (connect a TV or monitor here, see page 15)

Use these terminals to output a video signal to a TV or monitor.

6PRE OUT analog terminals (connect an amplifier here, see page 67)

Use these terminals to output the audio signal from this amplifier to a different amplifier if that's how you choose to set up your system.

7COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminals (connect a TV or monitor here, see page 15)

Use these terminals to output the video signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals to your TV. See #13 for more information.

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Pioneer VSX-43TX operating instructions Back Panel

VSX-43TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-43TX is a high-performance receiver that has garnered attention for its impressive features and versatile functionality, making it a popular choice among home theater enthusiasts. This 7.1-channel receiver offers an engaging audio-visual experience, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in their favorite movies, music, and games.

One of the standout features of the VSX-43TX is its power amplification. With 100 watts per channel, it delivers a robust audio output, ensuring that every sound is reproduced with clarity and depth. This model also incorporates Pioneer's Advanced Direct Energy HD technology, which enhances the receiver's efficiency and minimizes distortion, allowing for a more accurate sound.

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