Connecting your equipment, Connecting your equipment 03, Chapter 3 – Pioneer VSX-72TXV User Manual
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Connecting your equipment
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Chapter 3
Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the
kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Rear panel
This illustration shows the VSX-74TXVi, however connections for the 72TXV are the same except where noted.
Caution
• Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.
1
Optical digital audio output(s)
Use the
OUT1
and (VSX-74TXVi only)
OUT2
jack for
recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.
Connecting digital audio sources
on page 15.
The
OUT1
jack is also used for multi-room connections.
Multi-room listening
on page 55.
2
USB audio input
(VSX-74TXVi only)
Use to connect your PC as an audio source.
Using the USB interface
on page 52.
3
Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs (x6)
Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/
recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.
See also
The Input Setup menu
on page 61 to assign
the inputs.
4
XM Radio input
See
Using XM Radio
on page 46.
5
S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2)
(VSX-74TXVi only)
Use to connect other i.LINK audio devices for high-
resolution, multichannel digital audio input/output.
Using the i.LINK interface
on page 49.
6
HDMI connectors (x3)
Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video
connection to compatible HDMI devices.
Connecting using HDMI
on page 48.
7
Remote input (multi-room and source)
Use for connection to an external remote control sensor
for use in a multi-room setup, for example.
Connecting an IR receiver
on page 57.
8
12V trigger jacks
(total 100 mA max.)
(x2)
Use to switch components in your system on and off
according to the input function of the receiver.
Switching components on and off using the 12 volt
trigger
on page 58.
9
Multi-room and source outputs
Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room.
Multi-room listening
on page 55.
10 Component video connections (x4)
Use the inputs to connect any video source that has
component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use
the output for connection to a monitor or TV.
Using the component video jacks
on page 14.
11 AM and FM antenna terminals
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio
broadcasts.
Connecting antennas
on page 19.
IN
SAT
VIDEO1/
GAME1
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
DVR/
VCR 2
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
IDEO
FRONT
CENTER
AC OUTLET
L
R
CENTER
SURROUND
IN
IN
IN
IN
DIG
XM
R
IDEO
AC OUTLET
DIG
I
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