Quick Start Guide
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AV Receiver
Récepteur AV
VSX-90
English
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic connections and operations to allow simple use of the receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included CD-ROM (
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What’s in the box
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VOLUME |
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INPUT |
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STATUS |
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OUT P. |
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AUDIO P. |
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MENU |
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MENU |
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ENTER |
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HOME |
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RETURN |
MENU |
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AUTO |
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ADV |
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D.ACCESS |
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CLASS |
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RECEIVER |
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Remote Control
FM wire antenna
AM loop antenna
VSX-90
VSX-45
CD-ROM
Power cord Safety Brochure Warranty sheet These quick start guide
AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries x2 |
Setup microphone |
VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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CAUTION
Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.
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Connection and initial setup
Perform connection and initial settings in any of the ways listed below.
Use “Start-up Navi” app to perform connection and initial settings
•Use a smartphone/tablet.
•Network connection is required.
LAN
1 Download and start “Start-up Navi” app.
2 Proceed along with the app guidance to perform connection and initial settings.
Download “Start-up Navi” app from here.
If you have an iPhone or iPad
Please search for “Start-up Navi” app in the App Store.
If you have an Android device
Please search for “Start-up Navi” app in Google Play.
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Follow the guidance of the built-in AVNavigator to perform connection and initial settings
•Use a Mac/PC.
•Network connection is required.
Please read the booklet ”If you have a Mac/ PC”.
Follow the guidance of the AVNavigator
built into the receiver to proceed with the connection and initial settings.
Follow the instructions in the booklet to perform connection and initial settings
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2 Follow the instructions of each step to proceed.
Regarding WIRELESS indicator flashing
••Flashes when using WAC Mode. (Mode where network settings can be changed by iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, when this receiver is being used as a Wi-Fi Access point)
When switching on the unit after network setup or a LAN cable is connected, the WIRELESS indicator will not flash.
••When not making a network connection, there is no problem using it as is.
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If you have a Mac/PC
Connecting to the network through LAN interface
Internet
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LAN cable (sold separately)
Plugging in the receiver
After connecting to a LAN, connect the power cord of the receiver to a power outlet.
1Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver.
2Plug the other end into a power outlet.
Turning the power on
Press STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your computer.
Wait a few minutes after turning the power on before performing the following operation.
NETWORK
When connecting this receiver to a wireless LAN router by Wi-Fi, refer to the “Setting network connection” in the CD-ROM’s operating instructions.
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Launching the built-in AVNavigator
Operate AVNavigator by following the screen prompts of your computer.
Using Mac
Launch Safari and click <VSX-90> displayed in ‘Bonjour’ on the Bookmarks bar.
••If ‘Bonjour’ is not displayed, tick the ‘Include Bonjour in the Favorites bar’ check box on the ‘Advanced’ tab in the Safari ‘Preferences...’ menu.
3 Enter number in 2 above in the field in
Internet Explorer shown below and then press the ENTER key.
(Example Input Format) 192.168.0.124
••With a Windows PC, you can use the following method to launch AVNavigator.
Launch Explorer and then right-click <VSX-90> displayed in the ‘Network’ folder, then click ‘View device webpage’.
Operating environment
••AVNavigator can be used in the following environments.
––Windows PC: Microsoft® Windows Vista®/Windows® 7/ Windows® 8/Windows® 8.1
––Mac: OS X v 10.9 or 10.8
••Some AVNavigator functions use an Internet browser. The following browsers are supported:
––Windows PC: Internet Explorer® 8, 9, 10, 11 ––Mac OS: Safari 6.0, 7.0
••Depending on the computer network setting or security setting, AVNavigator may not operate.
Using Windows PC
1 Start up Internet Explorer on your PC (open any random Internet page).
2 Press STATUS on the remote control and check
the front panel display on the receiver (the IP address of the receiver will appear).
(Example Text Display)
If 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.112.202 appears in the address, it indicates that the receiver is not connected to the network. Check to make sure that the receiver and router are properly connected.
About using Wiring Navi
Wiring Navi starts when ‘Wiring Navi’ is pressed on the
AVNavigator screen.
••When connection navigation is finished, proceed to
Interactive Operation Guide.
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Follow the booklet instructions to perform connection and initial settings
Connecting up
Placing the Speakers
TMdL TMdR 
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L – Front Left C – Center
R – Front Right SL – Surround Left
SR – Surround Right SBL – Surround back Left
SBR – Surround back Right TMdL – Top middle Left TMdR – Top middle Right SW – Subwoofer
Notes
••There are also other speaker connection patterns (front wide, etc.). For details, see “Connecting your equipment” of the operating instructions.
••To play Dolby Atmos, you need to connect the speaker of either the Top middle, Surround back, or Front wide.
••The sound is produced from one of the Top middle and Surround back speakers depending on the listening mode, etc.
••The Dolby Enabled Speaker can be used in place of the Top middle speaker. Refer to the operating instructions for details.
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Connecting up
Connecting the speakers
1 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.
2 You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω.
3 Connecting the speakers.
Bare wire connections
1Twist exposed wire strands together.
2Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3Tighten terminal.
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10 mm (3/8 in.)
Front Right |
Subwoofer |
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AUDIO OUT
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SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
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Surround Right |
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Surround Left |
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Surround back Right |
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CAUTION
••These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.
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Connecting up
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Connecting using HDMI |
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DVD player, |
Blu-ray Disc player, |
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HDD/DVD recorder |
Blu-ray Disc recorder |
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HDMI OUT |
HDMI OUT |
HDMI OUT |
HDMI |
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CONTROL |
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SELECTABLE |
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AUDIO |
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BD IN |
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TRIGGER |
150 mA MAX) |
COMPONENTVIDEO PRE OUT |
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RS-232C |
ANTENNA |
ASSIGNABLE |
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MONITOR OUT |
AUDIO IN |
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TAL IN |
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OPTICAL |
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ASSIGNABLE |
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COAXIAL |
SAT/CBL) |
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HDZONE / BI-AMP |
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HDMI IN |
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT |
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HDMI/DVI-compatible TV |
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terminal, so there is no need to connect an optical digital cable ( A ). In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON. For details, |
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ANTENNA |
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AM LOOP |
AM loop antenna |
FM wire antenna
FMUN 75
Plugging in the receiver
Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.
CAUTION
••Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make
a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
••The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.
1Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver.
2Plug the other end into a power outlet.
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