Multi Room Function; Multi Room Connections - Pioneer Elite VSX-53TX Operating Instructions Manual

Using Other Functions

MULTI ROOM function

To use this receiver with a MULTI ROOM setup you need an external IR receiver.
When used together with an IR receiver (not included), this receiver is capable of outputting two different sources at
the same time. One to the VIDEO OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals and another to the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE
AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks. Thus the VSX-53TX can power two independent systems, in separate rooms, listening
to or watching different sources. With this system the two rooms can have completely independent power (the main
room power can be off while the sub room is on) and the sub room can be controlled by this unit's remote control. If
you go into the main room to change the source but forget the remote control it's not a problem. While in MULTI
ROOM mode the input selector on the front panel of the VSX- 53TX is able to change the input even though the
receiver is off.

MULTI ROOM connections

On the VSX-53TX, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, then connect a
separate amplifier (and speakers) and TV monitor to the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks. All
of this equipment should be placed in your sub-room as shown below.
Memo:
• When connecting the IR receiver, be sure to connect it to the green MULTI ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack,
not the black CONTROL IN or OUT jacks.
• It is not possible to input digital signals into the sub room. You must use an analog signal.
• You can't use tone controls (etc.) or any surround modes in the sub room.
Setup example
Sub room
(IR receiver, amplifier, speakers
and TV monitor)
Setup example when MR&S is selected in the SURRBACK SYSTEM (see page 37)
Sub room
Memo:
If you use the above setup controlling the main room source will affect the sound in the sub room. When a
function (like DVD) is chosen or an operation (like pushing ) is done the sound in the sub room will be
temporarily interrupted.
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IR receiver
IR receiver
Main room
(Receiver, source components,
front, center, and surround
speakers, TV monitor etc.)
Main room