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• You can’t use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY
(
VSX-94TXH only
), XM and SIRIUS Radio functions
simultaneously using the MULTI-ZONE feature.
4
Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the
volume.
This is only possible if you selected the
VARIABLE
volume control in
ZONE Audio Setup
on page 69.
1
5
When you’re finished, press CONTROL again to
return to the main zone controls.
You can also press the
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE ON/
OFF
button on the front panel to switch off all output to
the sub zone(s).
2
MULTI-ZONE remote controls
The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE
remote controls:
Connecting an IR receiver
If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or
shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote
control in another zone, you can use an optional IR
receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your
system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of
this receiver.
3
1
Connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ZONE
& SOURCE IR IN (MAIN ZONE) jack on the rear of this
receiver.
If you also plan to use a separate IR receiver in the sub
room, connect this to the
ZONE2
jack.
2
Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE IR OUT jack on the rear of this
receiver to link it to the IR receiver.
Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for
the type of cable necessary for the connection.
• If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR
receiver, see
Operating other Pioneer components
with this unit’s sensor
on page 82 to connect to the
CONTROL
jacks instead of the
IR OUT
jack.
Switching components on and off using
the 12 volt trigger
You can connect components in your system (such as a
screen or projector) to this receiver so that they switch on
or off using 12 volt triggers when you select an input
function. However, you must specify which input
functions switch on the trigger using the
The Input Setup
menu
on page 67. Note that this will only work with
components that have a standby mode.
Note
1 The volume levels of the main and sub zones are independent.
2 • You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first.
• If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for awhile, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby.
Button
What it does
SHIFT
+
RECEIVER
Selects the sub zone you want to control, shown
in the display as
RCV/Z2
(
ZONE2
) or
RCV/Z3
(
ZONE3
).
Switches on/off power in the currently selected
sub zone.
INPUT
SELECT
Use to select the input source in the currently
selected sub zone.
Input
source
buttons
Use to select the input source directly (this may
not work for some functions) in the currently
selected sub zone.
VOL +/–
Use to set the listening volume in the currently
selected sub zone (
ZONE2
only).
3 • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window.
• Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility.
• If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel.
Closet or shelving unit
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
FRONT
R
L
(Single)
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
OUT
PHONO
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
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)
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
2
1
3
1
ASSIGNABLE
4
1
R
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
L
R
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
LAN (10/100)
A
ASSIGN-
ABLE
2
1
IR receiver
FM UNBAL
MONI-
TOR
OUT
MON
TOR
OUT
CONTROL
Y
Y
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
M
1
IN
2
ZONE2
ZONE2
MAIN
(DVD/
LD)
IN
OUT
1
IN
1
IN
2
HDMI
MULTI-ZONE
& SOURCE
IR
(DVD/LD)
(BD)
ASSIGN-
ABLE
IN
1
IN
2
IN
2
1
Non-Pioneer
component
IN
IR
Pioneer
component
IN
OUT
CONTROL
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