Connecting Your Equipment; Rear Panel - Pioneer ELITE VSX-92TXH Operating Instructions Manual

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.
1
MULTI-ZONE
& SOURCE
/REC SEL
4
OUT1
ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
5
2
HDMI
OPTICAL
IN 1
1
IN
(TV/SAT)
IN 2
IN
2
(BD)
IN 3
(DVR/
VCR 1)
IN 3
IN 4
(CD-R)
1 4
ASSIGN-
ABLE
IN 1 1 2
(DVD/
IN 4
LD)
2 (CD)
IN
COAXIAL
3
OUT
IN
XM
ASSIGNABLE
1 4
DIGITAL
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.
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En
6 9
ANTENNA
MULTI-ZONE
& SOURCE
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
AM LOOP
IN
IR 10
1
ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE ZONE2
MAIN OUT
R
IN
2 OUT
ZONE2 12
MONI-
7
TOR MONI-
OUT TOR DVD/LD
CONTROL IN 1 (DVD/LD) 11
OUT
IN
2 (BD)
IN
IN
ASSIGN-
ABLE
BD
OUT 1 2 IN
8
1 OUT
IN
TV/SAT
Y Y
IN 1
IN
(DVD/
LD)
VIDEO /
P P
B B GAME 1
2
IN
IN
P P OUT
R R
DVR/
VCR 1
IN 2 IN 3
Y Y IN
(BD)
OUT
P P
B B
DVR/
VCR 2
P P IN
R R
(VIDEO/GAME 1)
R
ASSIGNABLE
1 3
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
COMPONENT VIDEO
13
16
PRE OUT
AUDIO
PHONO R L
FRONT
IN
CENTER
L SUB W.
CD
IN
SUR-
ROUND
SUR-
ROUND
OUT BACK
(Single)
CD-R/
TAPE/ R L
17
MD
SIRIUS
IN
IN
R L
14
R L
SPEAKERS
20
FRONT
18
FRONT
A
IN
R
SUB W. CENTER
SUR-
iPod
ROUND
19
R L
SURROUND BACK
15
RS-232C
1 2
MULTI CH IN
12 V TRIGGER
L
(DC OUT 12V/
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)
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.
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SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK /
L R L R
AC OUTLET
B
L
(Single)
SELECTABLE