Pioneer VSX23TXH Owner's Manual - Page 16

03 Connecting your equipment 1 HDMI connectors (x6 (VSX-23TXH)/x5 (VSX-21TXH)) Multiple inputs and one (VSX-21TXH)/two (VSX-23TXH) output(s) for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices.  See Connecting your TV and playback components on page 24. VSX-23TXH only: See Switching the HDMI output on page 71. 2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.  See also The Input Setup menu on page 43 to assign the inputs. 3 Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4) Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.  See Connecting other audio components on page 29. Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.  See also The Input Setup menu on page 43 to assign the inputs. 4 XM Radio input  See Connecting an XM Radio tuner on page 32. 5 SIRIUS Radio input  See Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner on page 32. 6 Component video connectors (x3) Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD player.  See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 25. Use the output to connect monitor or TV.  See Connecting your TV with no HDMI input on page 26. 7 ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (VSX-23TXH only) output(s) Use to connect a second or third (VSX-23TXH only) amplifier and monitors or TVs in a separate room.  See MULTI-ZONE setup on page 33. 8 Composite and S-Video monitor outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs.  See Connecting your TV with no HDMI input on page 26. 9 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x5) Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-Video and stereo analog audio.  See Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 28. 11 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.  See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 29. 12 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.  See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 30 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 20 for powered subwoofer connection). 13 AM and FM antenna terminals Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.  See Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 31. 14 RS-232C connector Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC.  See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 36. 15 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.  See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 35. 16 Remote input(s)/output (x3 (VSX-23TXH)/x2 (VSX21TXH)) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.  See Connecting an IR receiver on page 35. 17 12 V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) (x2) Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver.  See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36. 18 Speaker terminals Use for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers.  See Connecting the speakers on page 19. 19 AC power inlet Connect the supplied power cord here.  See Plugging in the receiver on page 39. 10 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.  See Connecting other audio components on page 29. 16 En