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-84TXSi, however connections for the 82TXS 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-84TXSi 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 57.
2
USB audio input
(VSX-84TXSi only)
Use to connect your PC as an audio source.
Using the USB interface
on page 54.
3
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 63 to assign
the inputs.
4
XM Radio input
See
Using XM Radio
on page 48.
5
S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2)
(VSX-84TXSi only)
Use to connect other i.LINK audio devices for high-
resolution, multichannel digital audio input/output.
Using the i.LINK interface
on page 51.
6
HDMI connectors (x4)
(VSX-82TXS)
(x5)
(VSX-84TXSi)
Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/
video connection to compatible HDMI devices.
Connecting using HDMI
on page 50.
7
Remote inputs (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 59.
8
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 60.
9
Multi-room and source outputs
Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room.
Multi-room listening
on page 57.
10 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.
11 AM and FM antenna terminals
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio
broadcasts.
Connecting antennas
on page 19.
SELECTABLE
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
/ REC SEL
ROOM3
(ZONE3)
OUT1
OUT2
USB
AUDIO
IN
S400
(AUDIO)
S400
(DVD/LD)
(TV)
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
AM LOOP
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
CD
CD-R/
TAPE
DVD/
LD
TV
SAT
VIDEO /
GAME1
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
DVR/
VCR 2
OUT
IN
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
S - VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
FR
FL
SUB W.
CENTER
MULTI CH
IN
SPEAKERS
RS-232C
SUR-
ROUND
SURROUND
BACK
CONTROL
iPod
SUB W.
FRONT
CENTER
SUR-
ROUND
SWITCHED 100 W(0.8A) 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
ASSIGNA-
BLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
AUDIO
PRE OUT
IN
IN1
IN2
IN1
1
12 V TRIGGER
2
MONITOR
OUT
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
ROOM2
ROOM2(ZONE2)
ROOM2(ZONE2)
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1)
(ZONE2)
IN2
(DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX)
IN3
IN4
OUT
(SAT)
(DVR/
VCR 1)
1
IN
2
(DVR/
VCR 2)
IN
3
(DVD/
LD)
IN
1
(CD)
IN
IN
XM
2
IN
2
IN
OUT
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
R
L
HDMI
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
IR
IN
3
(CD-R)
IN
4
4
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
R
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
L
A
R
L
R
B
AC OUTLET
1
2
3
5
7
8
10
9
9
6
4
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