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  • Pioneer VSX-21 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-21 Operating Instructions
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    Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions maintenance (servicing) instructions in the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect
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    is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
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    reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital program sources. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset code. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to
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    Use This Manual 6 Preparing the Remote Control 6 Receiver Installation 7 When Making Cable Connections 7 Connections 8 Antennas ...8 Audio Components Connections 9 Video Components Connections 10 Digital Connections 11 DVD 5.1 Channel Connection 12 Speakers 13 Preparations 16 Setting Up
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    of the remote control, replace all batteries with new ones. memo When changing the batteries, it is recommended that you load new batteries within five minutes of removing the old batteries. If not, the preset codes may be canceled and you will need to set them again. Power connection CAUTION
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    below. Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to the other
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    IN R CENTER OUT PLAY REC MD/TAPE 1 CONTROL OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT PLAY REC CAUTION: SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ATTENTION: SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6~LESS THAN 8Ω the direction providing the best reception. Using external antennas 7 To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna.
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    FRONT SPEAKERS R L CENTER PREOUT L SORROUND PREOUT R SUBWOOFER PREOUT CENTER SPEAKER R L SURROUND SPEAKERS A B CAUTION: SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ATTENTION: SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6~LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6~MOINS DE 8Ω /HAUTPARLEUR 8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR » « PLAY
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    S-Video input, clearer picture reproduction is possible by connecting the receiver to your TV monitor or video camera via the IN R CENTER OUT PLAY REC MD/TAPE 1 CONTROL OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT PLAY REC CAUTION: SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ATTENTION: SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6~LESS THAN 8Ω
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    IN R CENTER OUT PLAY REC MD/TAPE 1 CONTROL OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT PLAY REC receiver through the digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. The factory setting are used to connect digital components to this receiver. When you use
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    how to switch between the two input methods. Connections can be made from a DVD player or Multi /DTS DIGITAL IN R CENTER OUT PLAY REC MD/TAPE 1 CONTROL OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT PLAY REC CD TAPE A B CAUTION: SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ATTENTION: SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6~LESS THAN 8Ω /
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    unnecessary. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or monitor you are connecting to for more information. • You can set the configuration of your L PCM/ /DTS DIGITAL IN R CENTER OUT PLAY REC MD/TAPE 1 CONTROL OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT PLAY REC CD TAPE 2 MONITOR IN
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    PLAY REC MD/TAPE 1 CONTROL OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN INSTRUCTION MANUAL ATTENTION: SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6~LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6~MOINS DE 8Ω /HAUTPARLEUR 8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR INPUT » AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting
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    SET UP Connections Speaker placement To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Front Left
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    DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 2 1 2 3 memo • Press ENTER to to exit the setting mode. • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for 20 seconds. 4 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on. The
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    your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you did not connect a sub woofer. • Select "FS" to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer. (The center and surround speakers cannot be set to Large if the front speakers are set to Small. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to
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    in the "ON" position. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB Press % or fi to select sub woofer ON or OFF. Crossover frequency setting mode Setting speakers to "Small" in "SPEAKER setting mode" sends the respective channels' bass frequencies to the sub woofer (or "Large" speakers). This function lets you
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    than the Front speakers. This means that the sound from the Center speaker will be heard before the Front speakers. To prevent this, set the Center speaker distance setting to delay the sound from the Center speaker so that the sound from the Front and Center speakers will be heard at the
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    to "MAX" for maximum dynamic range compression. • Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is being played back. SP A Press % or fi to set the dynamic range control (OFF, MAX or dB MID). Coaxial digital input setting Sets the input component to be assigned to the coaxial
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    connection is possible. SIGNAL SP A SELECT ANALOG Press % or fi to set the optical digital input 3 (DVD, TV, CD, dB MD, VCR 1). Setting • Initial setting is 0 dB. RECEIVER TV 1 SET UP 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL
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    Preparations Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). If your component(s) are listed in the "Preset Code List" on page 56, simply recall the corresponding preset code.
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    mode. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "000" in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in the manufacturer code list can be set even if a code is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be preset. Clearing the Remote Control Settings DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34
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    modes" on page 28) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 7, Number buttons on page 25) is used to reduce the level of the broadcast is received in the auto stereo mode. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is received. MONO : Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts
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    SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT - = ~ ! @ 1 RECEIVER button Press to switch the receiver listening to a surround mode (refer to page 21). ATT : Press to attenuate (lower) the same component uses both analog and digital connections, use to select input signals as digital
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    . When DIRECT is ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS, DIGITAL NR and MIDNIGHT mode are automatically turned OFF. ~ Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. ! /DTS button Press repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/DTS mode and the ADVANCED THEATER modes. (Refer
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    audio only is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, the TAPE 2 monitor on or off (refer to page 42). + VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. to the VIDEO INPUT jacks (refer to
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    Sound Modes This receiver incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of program sources. Surround modes (Dolby) mode Use this mode when playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro
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    playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 29
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    COMMANDER SET UP 3 Press to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on. Each press changes the Dolby/DTS mode. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT which is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. Refer
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    Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" RECEIVER TV 1 Press RECEIVER. MUTING FQ TV FUNC + This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver
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    CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on
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    Sound Modes DVD 5.1ch input playback Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound When DVD 5.1ch input is selected, only the volume level and channel levels can be set. Using Cinema Re-EQ THX Cinema Re-EQ* is a process developed by Lucasfilm, Ltd. to make Dolby Surround
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    Sound Modes Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function) When DIGITAL NR is on, extraneous noise during playback can be reduced. DIGITAL NR Press DIGITAL NR on the front panel. Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL AC-3 DNR SP A dB memo • In cases
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    CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press MIDNIGHT. Each press
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    REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 MPX MODE 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. 2 The station you were previously tuned to is received locate other stations. For Manual Tuning • To change
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    to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. The station you
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    in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). Using the front panel 4 1 Tune in the station you want to have memorized. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Tuning" on pages 36, 37. 2 Press MEMORY to
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    UP Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the remote control RECEIVER TV 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL
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    . 2 Press RECEIVER to turn on the receiver. STANDBY Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on indicator the front panel. MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV COMMANDER SET UP CD TV/SAT DVD/LD VCR 2 4 Press SIG. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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    CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press FL DIMMER. Four levels
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    DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) If you connect a cassette deck ( sound of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off). memo • This receiver outputs the input signal directly to the recording device. As there is
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    connected to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 jacks. memo The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal. RECEIVER DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT memo •
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    RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL the remote control to its former condition. *With some Pioneer DVD
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    SET UP Other Operations TV operations memo Before performing these operations, press TV CONTROL or TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) to switch the remote to the TV operation mode. 1 2 3 4 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER
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    Other Operations SAT (Satellite Tuner) operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recall a Satellite tuner preset code (refer to "Setting up the Remote Control" on page 22). • Before performing these operations, press the TV/SAT (MULTI
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    CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 7 8 9 1 Press to switch
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    RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL example (in case of MJ-D707 (PIONEER)), 1) To select track 15, press
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    CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 5 6 1 Press to switch the
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    CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 7 8 9 1 Press to switch
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    : Press repeatedly to light the MD/TAPE button. The receiver's function remains set to CD (and you should still hear the CD player), but the remote control is now set to operate the tape deck. 4 Perform the desired operation(s). The remote control remains in the selected operation mode, so you may
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    Additional Information Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only, and because the frequency range is
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    Additional Information DTS DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of "JURASSIC PARK" in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM,
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    trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service is connected correctly (refer to pages 9 to 14). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • the direction and position for best reception. • Connect an additional internal or external
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    signal has been altered by the player, and cannot be read.) • Make digital connections (refer to page 11) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" (refer to page 29). • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral
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    GE PANASONIC SONY TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI HITACHI JVC SHARP SANYO PHILIPS GOLDSTAR RADIO SHACK GRADIENTE PIONEER JERROLD S.A. ZENITH PIONEER Code 800 800 301,316,317,318 304,326 310,321,311 309 302,319, ,716,715 705,706,708,709 707,717,710 700 * The CATV codes are preset into TV CONTROL. 56
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    Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 8 Weight (without package 9.8 kg (21 lb 10 oz) Furnished Parts FM Antenna 1 AM Loop Antenna 1 Dry Cell Batteries (SIZE "AA" (IEC LR6 2 Remote Control Unit 1 Operating Instructions 1 Sub instruction manual [System Set
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    setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low setting damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer Set-up, Operation, or Trouble Shooting, You May Contact Our Customer Service Hotline
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    if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service Department at the above listed number for assistance
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    ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: 03-9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle, Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100 TEL: 5-688-52-90 60 Printed
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VSX-21
AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
Operating Instructions