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.
Rear panel
This illustration shows the VSX-94TXH, however connections for the 92TXH are the same except where noted.
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.
2
Optical 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.
3
XM Radio input
See
Using XM Radio
on page 51.
4
LAN (10/100) terminal
(VSX-94TXH only)
For details, refer to the supplied operating
instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY.
5
HDMI 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.
11 Composite and S-video monitor outputs
Use to connect monitors and TVs.
See
Connecting your TV and DVD player
on page 14.
A
SELECTABLE
OUT1
ZONE3
OUT2
FM UNBAL 75
Ω
AM LOOP
MONI-
TOR
OUT
MONI-
TOR
OUT
OUT
CD
CD-R/
TAPE/
MD
DVD/LD
BD
TV/SAT
VIDEO /
GAME 1
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
DVR/
VCR 2
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
SUB W.
CENTER
FRONT
SPEAKERS
RS-232C
SUR-
ROUND
SURROUND BACK
CONTROL
SUB W.
FRONT
CENTER
SUR-
ROUND
SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX
FRONT
R
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK /
(Single)
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
OUT
PHONO
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGN-
ABLE
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
iPod
SIRIUS
MULTI CH IN
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
PRE OUT
IN
1
IN
2
1
12 V TRIGGER
2
ZONE2
ZONE2
ZONE2
MAIN
(DC OUT 12V/
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)
OUT
(TV/SAT)
(BD)
(BD)
(VIDEO/GAME 1)
(DVD/
LD)
1
IN
2
(DVR/
VCR 1)
IN
3
(DVD/
LD)
IN
1
(CD)
IN
IN
XM
2
IN
2
IN
OUT
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
3
IN
4
R
L
HDMI
MULTI-ZONE
& SOURCE
MULTI-ZONE
& SOURCE
/REC SEL
IR
IN
3
(CD-R)
IN
4
4
1
(DVD/LD)
(BD)
ASSIGN-
ABLE
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
2
2
1
3
1
ASSIGNABLE
4
1
R
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
L
R
L
R
B
AC OUTLET
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
1
LAN (10/100)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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