Pioneer VSX-21TXH Owner's Manual - Page 63

KURO LINK 07 Chapter 7: KURO LINK Synchronized operation with a KURO LINK-compatible Pioneer flat panel TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make that supports the KURO LINK function is possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. For details about concrete operations, settings, etc., refer to the operating instructions for each component. • You cannot use this function with components that do not support KURO LINK. • We do not guarantee this receiver will work with Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible components or components of other makes that support the KURO LINK function. We do not guarantee that all synchronized operations will work with components of other makes that support the KURO LINK function. • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable when you want to use the KURO LINK function. The KURO LINK function may not work properly if a different type of HDMI cable is used. Making the KURO LINK connections You can use synchronized operation for a connected flat panel TV and up to four (VSX-23TXH)/three (VSX-21TXH) other components. Be sure to connect the flat panel TV's audio cable to the audio input of this unit. For details, see Connecting your TV and playback components on page 24. Important • When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket. • After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during initialization. The HDMI indicator on the display unit blinks during initialization, and you can turn this receiver on once it has stopped blinking. • To get the most out of this function, we recommend that you connect your HDMI component not to a flat panel TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this receiver. • VSX-23TXH only: To use the KURO LINK function, connect this receiver and flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT 1 terminal. Connecting the KURO LINK compatible component using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal may result in malfunction. If this happens, turn off the KURO LINK compatible component's KURO LINK setting. • While the receiver is equipped with four (VSX-23TXH)/ three (VSX-21TXH) HDMI inputs, the KURO LINK function can only be used with up to three DVD or Blu-ray disc players or up to three DVD or Blu-ray disc recorders. Cautions on the KURO LINK function • Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. • Only connect components (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. • When KURO LINK is set to ON, HDMI Input is automatically set to OFF. • If a listening mode other than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT, PURE DIRECT or STEREO is selected while the PQLS effect is enabled, the PQLS effect is disabled. • When this receiver is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer player that is compatible with the PQLS function via HDMI connection and HDMI reauthentication is performed (the HDMI indicator blinks), the PQLS effect is enabled and the listening mode is set to AUTO SURROUND if a listening mode other than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT, PURE DIRECT or STEREO is selected. • When the receiver's KURO LINK is turned ON, even if the receiver's power is in the standby mode, it is possible to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound from the receiver, but only when a KURO LINKcompatible component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) and compatible TV are connected. In this case, the receiver's power turns on and the power and HDMI indicators light. 63 En