Pioneer VSX-84TXSI Owner's Manual - Page 19

Connecting your equipment 03 The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90~120 SL SR SL SR Connecting antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality-see Connecting external antennas below. SL SB fig. A 0~60 SR SBL SBL SBR SBR fig. B • If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below). THX speaker system setup If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener. L C R VSX-84TXSi MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) OUT2 S400 (AUDIO) IR MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) IN1 ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT FM UNBAL 75 Ω MONITOR OUT USB AUDIO IN S400 IN 1 (SAT) IN 2 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 2) IN2 HDMI 12 V TRIGGER IN1 1 2 IN 1 (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) ROOM2 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR IN 2 IN2 (ZONE2) OUT IN 1 OUT IN 1 (DVD/LD) Y Y IN 2 (TV) 12 ASSIGNABLE IN 4 IN3 PB PB (CD-R) 14 ASSIGNA- BLE PR PR IN 1 1 2 (DVD/ LD) IN4 IN 2 IN 3 IN 2 (CD) Y Y ANTENNA AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. CENTER OUT DVD/ LD IN TV IN SAT IN IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE IN R R L SURROUND SURROUND BACK (Single) L VIDEO / GAME1 IN FR FL iPod SUB W. CENTER SPEAKERS IN A R FRONT L OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R L IN XM OUT DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S - VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK RS-232C MULTI CH IN OUT IN CONTROL CENT AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration. fig. A fig. B fig. C SL Surround SR Surround SBL SBR Surround back • If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE. See also THX Audio Setting on page 46 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (on page 28). • Bend the stand in the direction indicated (fig. A). • Clip the loop into the stand (fig. B). • It's possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall (fig. C). Before fixing, make sure that the reception is satisfactory. 2 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. 3 Press the AM LOOP antenna terminal tabs to open and insert one wire into each terminal. 4 Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires. 5 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and point in the direction giving the best reception. Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances and do not let it come into contact with metal objects. Important • The signal ground ( ) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety ground. 19 En