Pioneer VSX-21TXH User Guide
Connecting your equipment
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MULTI-ZONE setup
This receiver can power up to two (VSX-21TXH)/three (VSX-23TXH) independent systems in separate rooms after you have
made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-
ZONE connections (and the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.
made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-
ZONE connections (and the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.
Different sources can be playing in two (VSX-21TXH)/three
(VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on
your needs, the same source can also be used. The main
and sub zone(s) have independent power (the main zone
power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zone(s) is
on) and the sub zone(s) can be controlled by the remote
or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify
the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 95.
(VSX-23TXH) zones at the same time or, depending on
your needs, the same source can also be used. The main
and sub zone(s) have independent power (the main zone
power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zone(s) is
on) and the sub zone(s) can be controlled by the remote
or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify
the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 95.
Making MULTI-ZONE connections
It is possible to make these connections if you have a
separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub
zone (and a separate amplifier
separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub
zone (and a separate amplifier
1
(and speakers) for your
secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone (VSX-23TXH only)). You will
also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on
page 34 for your primary sub zone. There are two primary
sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose
whichever works best for you.
also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on
page 34 for your primary sub zone. There are two primary
sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose
whichever works best for you.
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can be output
to sub zone(s):
The following table shows the signals that can be output
to sub zone(s):
RS-232C
COMPONENT
VIDEO
HDMI
ZONE2
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
IN
Y
L
R
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
OUT
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE3
OUT
P
B
P
R
1
IN
BD IN
1
IN
2
IN
3
1
3
(DVD)
IN
2
(DVR)
CONTROL
IR
IN
IN
IN
OUT
1
2
R
L
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
R
L
AUDIO IN
Main zone
Sub zone (ZONE 2)
Sub zone (ZONE 3)
(VSX-23TXH only)
VSX-23TXH
Note
1 You can’t use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub
zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.
Sub zone
Input functions available
ZONE 2
Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT).
a
With video signals,
b
the composite video (VIDEO
ZONE 2 OUT) signals can be output.
a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for the MULTI CH IN input.)
b.JPEG files cannot be played with the USB input.
b.JPEG files cannot be played with the USB input.
ZONE 3
(VSX-23TXH
only)
only)
Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).
a,c
c.iPod/USB, XM or SIRIUS Radio function cannot be selected for
ZONE 3.
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