Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S, VSX-AX2AV-S manual Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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-AX4AVi, however connections for the VSX-AX2AV are the same except where noted.

		TV
	IN2	IN
		SAT
		IN
		VIDEO1/
		GAME1
		IN
		OUT
		DVR/
		VCR 1
		IN
		OUT
		DVR/
		VCR 2
		IN
		VIDEO
DIG	IDEO

FRONT

CENTER

SUR-

ROUND

ROUND		21
SUR-
BACK
L	CENTER	R SURROUND L

20	AC IN
	AC OUTLETT

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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 Optical digital audio output(s)

Use the OUT1 and (VSX-AX4AVi only) OUT2 jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

Connecting digital audio sources on page 15.

The OUT1 jack is also used for multi-room connections. Multi-room listening on page 54.

2USB audio input (VSX-AX4AVi only)

Use to connect your PC as an audio source. Using the USB interface on page 51.

3Optical 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 60 to assign the inputs.

4S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2) (VSX-AX4AVi only) Use to connect other i.LINK audio devices for high- resolution, multichannel digital audio input/output.

Using the i.LINK interface on page 48.

5 HDMI connectors (x3)

Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

Connecting using HDMI on page 47.

6 Remote input (multi-room and source)

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

Connecting an IR receiver on page 56.

7 12V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) (x2)

Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver.

Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 57.

8 Multi-room and source outputs

Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room. Multi-room listening on page 54.

9 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.

10 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

Connecting antennas on page 19.

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