Pioneer VSX-21TXH User Guide

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Connecting your equipment
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Selecting the Surr Back system
The surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, 
Speaker B and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the 
surround back speakers. Make this setting according to 
the application.
ZONE 2 setup
With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 
5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo 
playback on another component in ZONE 2.
1
Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back 
speaker terminals.
See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections 
on page 20.
2
Select ‘ZONE 2’ from the Surr Back System menu.
See Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to do this.
Speaker B setup
You can listen to stereo playback in another room.
1
Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back 
speaker terminals.
See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections 
on page 20.
2
Select ‘Speaker B’ from the Surr Back System 
menu.
See Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to do this.
Bi-Amping setup
Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high 
sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.
1
Connect Bi-amp compatible speakers to the front 
and surround back speaker terminals.
See Bi-amping your speakers on page 21.
2
Select ‘Front Bi-Amp’ from the Surr Back System 
menu.
See Surround back speaker setting on page 91 to do this.
About the audio connection
There are several types of audio input and output 
terminals on this receiver. The receiver selects the first 
available signal in the following order when you choose 
AUTO as the input signal:
• With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be 
transferred in high quality over a single cable.
 CAUTION
• When connecting optical cables, be careful when 
inserting the plug not to damage the shutter 
protecting the optical socket.
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable 
may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
Types of cables and 
terminals
Transferable audio 
signals
 Sound signal 
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HDMI
HD audio
Digital (Coaxial)
Conventional digital audio
Digital (Optical)
RCA (Analog)
(White/Red)
Conventional analog audio
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