Pioneer VSX-923-S User Manual

Operating Instructions

AV Receiver

VSX-1123-K

VSX-

923-K/-S

Operating Environment

CAUTION

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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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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Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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WARNING

Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

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These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.

Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Installing the receiver ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Loading the batteries .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Operating range of remote control unit............................................................................................................................7

About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)................................................................................................................8

02 Controls and displays

Remote control .................................................................................................................................................................11

Display ...............................................................................................................................................................................13

Front panel ........................................................................................................................................................................14

03 Connecting your equipment

Connecting your equipment ............................................................................................................................................16

Rear panel .........................................................................................................................................................................16

Determining the speakers’ application ..........................................................................................................................17

Placing the speakers ........................................................................................................................................................18

Connecting the speakers .................................................................................................................................................19

Installing your speaker system ........................................................................................................................................19

Selecting the Speaker system .........................................................................................................................................21

About the audio connection ............................................................................................................................................21

About the video converter ................................................................................................................................................22

About HDMI ......................................................................................................................................................................22

Connecting your TV and playback components ............................................................................................................23

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources ...............................................................25

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box ...........................................................................................26

Connecting other audio components .............................................................................................................................27

Connecting additional amplifiers ....................................................................................................................................27

Connecting AM/FM antennas .........................................................................................................................................28

MULTI-ZONE setup ...........................................................................................................................................................29

Connecting to the network through LAN interface .......................................................................................................30

Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER .....................................................................................................................31

Connecting an iPod ..........................................................................................................................................................31

Connecting a USB device ................................................................................................................................................32

Connecting an MHL-compatible device .........................................................................................................................32

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input .........................................................................32

Connecting to a wireless LAN .........................................................................................................................................32

Connecting an IR receiver ...............................................................................................................................................33

Plugging in the receiver ...................................................................................................................................................33

04 Basic Setup

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) .....................................................................35

The Input Setup menu ......................................................................................................................................................36

Operation Mode Setup .....................................................................................................................................................37

Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) ................................................................................................38

About the Home Menu.....................................................................................................................................................38

05 Basic playback

Playing a source ...............................................................................................................................................................40

Playing an iPod .................................................................................................................................................................41

Playing a USB device .......................................................................................................................................................42

Playing an MHL-compatible device ................................................................................................................................43

Listening to the radio ........................................................................................................................................................44

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music ................................................................................................45

06 Listening to your system

Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ....................................................................................49

Selecting MCACC presets ...............................................................................................................................................51

Choosing the input signal ................................................................................................................................................51

Better sound using Phase Control ..................................................................................................................................51

07 Playback with NETWORK features

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Playback with Network functions....................................................................................................................................54

About network playback...................................................................................................................................................56

About playable file formats ..............................................................................................................................................57

08 Control with HDMI function

About the Control with HDMI function ...........................................................................................................................59

Making Control with HDMI connections ........................................................................................................................59

HDMI Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................59

Before using synchronization ..........................................................................................................................................60

About synchronized operations ......................................................................................................................................60

Setting the PQLS function ...............................................................................................................................................60

About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link ..............................................................................................60

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ................................................................................................................61

09 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options ................................................................................................................................................63

Setting the Video options .................................................................................................................................................65

Switching the speaker terminals ....................................................................................................................................67

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls .....................................................................................................................................67

Network settings from a web browser ............................................................................................................................68

Using the sleep timer .......................................................................................................................................................68

Dimming the display ........................................................................................................................................................68

Switching the HDMI output .............................................................................................................................................68

Checking your system settings .......................................................................................................................................68

Resetting the system ........................................................................................................................................................69

10 Controlling the rest of your system

About the Remote Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................71

Operating multiple receivers ...........................................................................................................................................71

Setting the remote to control other components ..........................................................................................................71

Selecting preset codes directly .......................................................................................................................................71

Programming signals from other remote controls .......................................................................................................72

Erasing one of the remote control button settings ........................................................................................................72

Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function .............................................................................................73

Direct function ..................................................................................................................................................................73

About the ALL ZONE STBY (All Zone Standby) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions ....................................73

Resetting the remote control settings ............................................................................................................................73

Controlling components ..................................................................................................................................................74

11 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ......................................................................................77

Automatic MCACC (Expert) .............................................................................................................................................77

Manual MCACC setup .....................................................................................................................................................78

Checking MCACC Data ....................................................................................................................................................81

Data Management............................................................................................................................................................81

12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu...............................................................................................84

Manual speaker setup ......................................................................................................................................................84

Network Setup menu .......................................................................................................................................................86

Checking the Network Information .................................................................................................................................87

MHL Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................87

The Other Setup menu .....................................................................................................................................................87

Making network settings using Safari ............................................................................................................................89

Using Safari to set a friendly name .................................................................................................................................89

Using Safari to update the firmware ...............................................................................................................................90

14 Additional information

Surround sound formats ...............................................................................................................................................101

HTC Connect ...................................................................................................................................................................101

About iPod .......................................................................................................................................................................101

Windows 7 .......................................................................................................................................................................101

MHL..................................................................................................................................................................................101

Software license notice ..................................................................................................................................................102

Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ............................................................102

Speaker Setting Guide....................................................................................................................................................103

About messages displayed when using network functions .......................................................................................104

Important information regarding the HDMI connection ............................................................................................104

Cleaning the unit ............................................................................................................................................................104

Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................................................105

Features index .................................................................................................................................................................108

Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................109

Preset code list................................................................................................................................................................110

13 FAQ

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................92

Power .................................................................................................................................................................................92

No sound ...........................................................................................................................................................................92

Other audio problems ......................................................................................................................................................93

ADAPTER PORT terminal ................................................................................................................................................94

Video ..................................................................................................................................................................................94

Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................................94

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ...............................................................................................................95

Display ...............................................................................................................................................................................95

Remote control .................................................................................................................................................................95

HDMI ..................................................................................................................................................................................96

MHL....................................................................................................................................................................................96

AVNavigator ......................................................................................................................................................................96

USB interface ....................................................................................................................................................................97

iPod ....................................................................................................................................................................................97

Network .............................................................................................................................................................................98

Web Control ......................................................................................................................................................................99

Wireless LAN .....................................................................................................................................................................99

Flow of settings on the receiver

Flow for connecting and setting the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

Required setting item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9

Setting to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12

Important

The receiver’s initial settings can be made on the computer using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the receiver. In this case, virtually the same connections and settings as in steps 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be made interactively. For instructions on using AVNavigator, see About using AVNavigator (included

CD-ROM) on page 8.

1 Before you start

! Checking what’s in the box on page 7 ! Loading the batteries on page 7

2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 17)

! 7.2 channel surround system (Front height) ! 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) ! 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

3 Connecting the speakers

! Placing the speakers on page 18 ! Connecting the speakers on page 19 ! Installing your speaker system on page 19 ! Bi-amping your speakers on page 20

4 Connecting the components

! About the audio connection on page 21 ! About the video converter on page 22 ! Connecting your TV and playback components on page 23 ! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 28 ! Plugging in the receiver on page 33

5 Power On

6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 38)

7 MCACC speaker settings

! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35

8 The Input Setup menu (page 36)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)

9 Basic playback (page 39)

10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

! Using the various listening modes (page 48) ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 51) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 77) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 85) ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 63) ! Setting the PQLS function (page 60) ! Setting the Audio options (page 63) ! Setting the Video options (page 65)

11 Other optional adjustments and settings

! Control with HDMI function (page 58) ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 76) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 83)

12 Making maximum use of the remote control

! Operating multiple receivers (page 71) ! Setting the remote to control other components (page 71)

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box ............................................................................................................7

Installing the receiver ...................................................................................................................... 7

Loading the batteries ...................................................................................................................... 7

Operating range of remote control unit ........................................................................................ 7

About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) ............................................................................. 8

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m) ! Remote control unit ! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 ! AM loop antenna ! FM wire antenna ! Power cord ! CD-ROM ! Quick start guide ! Safety Brochure ! Warranty sheet

Installing the receiver

! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. ! Don’t install it on the following places:

— on a color TV (the screen may distort) — near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. — in direct sunlight — in damp or wet areas — in extremely hot or cold areas — in places where there is vibration or other movement — in places that are very dusty — in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

! Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel while the power is on or just after it is turned off. The bottom panel

becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns.

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations; they may not last over a long period. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

! Never use new and old batteries together. ! Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case. ! When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can

cause batteries to leak or overheat.

! Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together. ! When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public insti-

tution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. ! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. ! The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. ! The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

30°

7 m

WARNING

! 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.

Before you start

About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)

The included AVNavigator CD-ROM contains Wiring Navi allowing you to easily make the receiver’s connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial settings can be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings. There are also other features enabling easy use of various functions, including an Interactive Manual that operates in association with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application that lets you check the MCACC measurement results on 3D graphs.

! The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from http://www.pioneer.eu/. ! The iPad version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from the App Store. ! The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of AVNavigator.

Installing AVNavigator for Windows

1 Launch the desktop from the start screen (for Windows 8 only).

2 Load the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive.

The CD-ROM’s top menu screen appears.

! A screen for selecting the CD-ROM’s operation (“Open with Explorer”, “Launch ‘MAIN_MENU.exe’”, etc.) may

be displayed. When the operation for launching “MAIN_MENU.exe” is performed, the AVNavigator menu appears. A caution regarding security may appear during this operation, but there is no security problem, so continue the operation.

! If the CD-ROM’s top menu screen is not displayed, double-click “MAIN_MENU.exe” on the CD-ROM. When

this is done, a caution regarding security is displayed, but there is no security problem, so continue the operation.

3 Click “AVNavigator” on the “Installing Software” menu.

4 Follow the instructions on the screen to install.

When “Finish” is selected, installation is completed.

5 Remove the included CD-ROM from the computer’s CD drive.

Handling the CD-ROM

Operating Environment

! AVNavigator can be used with Microsoft® Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7/Windows® 8. ! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator functions. The supported browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, 9

or 10.

! Adobe Flash Player 10 must be installed to use some of the functions in AVNavigator. For details, see http://www.adobe.com/downloads/.

Precautions For Use

! This CD-ROM is for use with a personal computer. It cannot be used with a DVD player or music CD player.

Attempting to play this CD-ROM with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to the large volume.

License

! Please agree to the “Terms of Use” indicated below before using this CD-ROM. Do not use if you are unwilling

to consent to the terms of its use.

! Copyright to data provided on this CD-ROM belongs to PIONEER CORPORATION. Unauthorized transfer,

duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions. Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER CORPORATION.

General Disclaimer

! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with respect to personal com-

puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms.

Using AVNavigator for Windows

1 Click [AVNavigator 2013.I] on the desktop to launch AVNavigator.

AVNavigator is launched and Wiring Navi starts up. The language selection screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to make the connections and automatic settings.

Wiring Navi only starts up automatically the first time AVNavigator is launched.

2 Select and use the desired function.

AVNavigator includes the following functions:

! Wiring Navi – Guides you through connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial

settings can be made easily.

! Operation Guide – Describes the receiver’s playback operations and how to use several functions through

videos and illustrations.

! Interactive Manual – Automatically displays the pages explaining the functions that have been operated on

the receiver. It is also possible to operate the receiver from the Interactive Manual.

! Glossary – Displays glossary pages. ! MCACC Appli – Displays Advanced MCACC measurement results vividly on the computer.

There are special operating instructions for MCACC Application. These instructions are included in the

AVNavigator Interactive Manual’s menus. Refer to them when using MCACC Application.

! Software Update – Allows various types of software to be updated. ! Settings – Used to make various AVNavigator settings. ! Detection – Used to detect the receiver. Press Detection before using the Interactive Manual,

MCACC Appli and Software Update to connect the receiver to the network.

Deleting the AVNavigator

You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC.

% Delete from the Control Panel of the PC.

! With Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, AVNavigator can also be uninstalled using the following

operation.

From the Start menu, click “Program” d “PIONEER CORPORATION” d “AVNavigator 2013.I” d “Uninstall

AVNavigator 2013.I”.

Installing AVNavigator for Mac

1 Download “AVNavigator 2013.pkg” from http://www.pioneer.eu/.

2 Launch “AVNavigator 2013.pkg” from the “Downloads” folder.

3 Follow the instructions on the screen to install.

Operating Environment

! AVNavigator for Mac can be used with Mac OS X (10.7 or 10.8). ! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator for Mac functions. The supported browser is Safari 6.0.

Using AVNavigator for Mac

1 Launch “AVNavigator 2013”.

The file is located in the “Applications” folder just under the hard disk (Macintosh HD).

2 Select and use the desired function.

For details, see Using AVNavigator for Windows on page 8. The Mac OS version includes the same types of functions.

Deleting the AVNavigator

You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your Mac.

1 Delete “AVNavigator 2013”.

The file is located in the “Applications” folder just under the hard disk (Macintosh HD).

2 Delete the “jp.co.pioneer.AVNavigator 2013” folder.

The folder is located in the hard disk (Macintosh HD) d “Library” folder d “Application Support” folder.

Before you start

Controls and displays

Remote control ..............................................................................................................................11

Display ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Front panel ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Controls and displays

Remote control

This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

2,3

ALL ZONE STBY

STANDBY/ON

DISCRETE ON

RCU SETUP

BD DVDDVR

CDTV

USB CBL

SATTUNERMHL

iPod

INPUT

SELECT

TV CONTROL

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL

FEATURES

P.CTRL

PHASE

MPX

PRESET TUNE

AUTO/ALC/

STANDARDADV SURR

DIRECT

MCACC

SIGNAL SEL

546

DIMMER SLEEP

SPEAKERS

HDMI OUT

D.ACCESS

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

Z2 Z3 HDZ

RECEIVER

SOURCE

BDR

HDMI

NET

ADPT

RECEIVER

STATUS

VOLUME

INPUT

VOL

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

TOOLS

ENTER

RETURN

PQLS

BAND PTY

+Favorite

AUDIO

AUTO

S.RTRV

CH LEVEL

CLASS

ENTER / CLR

OPTION

HD ZONE

ECO

DISP

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:

! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 41, 42, 44, 45 and 74.)

1 u STANDBY/ON

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 ALL ZONE STBY DISCRETE ON

Use this button to perform unique operations (page 73).

3 RCU SETUP

Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 71).

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (page 71). Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 40).

5 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings (page 68). ! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 49), Auto Level Control mode and Stream

Direct mode (page 50).

! STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, etc.) (page

49).

! ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 50). ! SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 51). ! MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets (page 51). ! CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use k/l to adjust the level (pages 40 and 85). ! AUTO S.RTRV – Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 63). ! SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker terminal (page 67). ! DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 68). ! SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 68). ! HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 68).

6 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons can be used to perform operations on the TV to which the TV CONTROL INPUT button is assigned. The TV can be operated with these buttons regardless of the input set for the remote control’s operation mode (page 71).

7 Receiver setting buttons

Press first to access:

! AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 63). ! VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 65). ! HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu (pages 36, 38, 59, 77 and 84). ! RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

8 i/j/k/l/ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 77) and the Audio or Video options (page 63 or 65).

9 FEATURES buttons

These let you operate the receiver’s features directly.

! PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 51). ! P.CTRL+ – Use to switch the setting of the Auto Phase Control Plus function (page 63). ! PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting (page 60). ! ECO – Use to switch the eco mode type (page 50).

10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons

Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and HDZONE (page 67).

! The ZONE 3 button is not used with this unit.

11 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). Switch to perform operations in the main zone. Also use this button to set up surround sound.

13 VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

14 MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

15 OPTION

The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be registered using the learning mode.

Controls and displays

Display

21 3 10 118654 129 13 14 15

AUTO

HDMI

DIGITAL

ANALOG

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

PROLOGIC x

ADV.SURROUND

SP AB

L C R SL SR XL XR

STANDARD

SLEEP

LFE

DIGITAL PLUS

TrueHD

DTS HD ES 96/24

MSTR

DSD PCM MULTI-ZONE S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX

TUNER

iPod

1 Signal indicators

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 51).

2 Program format indicators

Light to indicate the channels to which digital signals are being input.

! L/R – Left front/Right front channel ! C – Center channel ! SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel ! LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is being input) ! XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above ! XC – Either one channel other than the ones above, the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag

3 Digital format indicators

Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected.

! 2 DIGITAL – Lights with Dolby Digital decoding. ! 2 DIGITAL PLUS – Lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding. ! 2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. ! DTS – Lights with DTS decoding. ! DTS HD – Lights with DTS-HD decoding. ! 96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. ! DSD – Lights when an SACD or a file’s DSD signals are playing. ! PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals. ! MSTR – Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signals.

4 MULTI-ZONE

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 67).

5 SOUND

Lights when the DIALOG E (Dialog Enhancement) or TONE (tone controls) features is selected (page 63).

6 PQLS

Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 60).

7 S.RTRV

Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function is active (page 63).

PQLS

DVD

20 2117 18 19

ALC

DVR

AT T

OVER

VIDEO

HDMI

TUNED RDS

STEREO MONO

[ 2 ]

USB

[ 3 ]

[ 4 ]

8 Listening mode indicators

! AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 49). ! ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 49).

! STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 50). ! ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 50). ! STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 49).

9 (PHASE CONTROL)

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 51).

10 ATT

Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 63).

11 OVER

Lights when excessive analog signals are being input.

12 Tuner indicators

! TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received. ! STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. ! MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX. ! RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received.

Lights when the sound is muted.

14 Master volume level

Shows the overall volume level. “---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates the maximum level.

15 Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected.

16 Scroll indicators

Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings.

17 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system using SPEAKERS (page 67).

18 SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 68).

19 Matrix decoding format indicators

! 2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 49).

20 Character display

Displays various system information.

21 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 88)

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 5

SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFF BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

MCACC

SETUP MIC

10 119 12

1 u STANDBY/ON

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 INPUT SELECTOR dial

Use to select an input function.

3 Indicators

! ADVANCED MCACC – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 63). ! FL OFF – Lights when “off” (nothing displayed) is selected with the display’s dimmer adjustment (page 68). ! HDMI – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected

(page 23).

! iPod iPhone iPad – Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected (page 31).

4 MULTI-ZONE controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 29) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (page 67).

5 Character display

See Display on page 13.

6 TUNER controls

! BAND – Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 44). ! TUNER EDIT – Use with TUNE i/j, PRESET k/l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall

(page 44).

! TUNE i/j – Find radio frequencies (page 44). ! PRESET k/l – Find preset stations (page 44).

7 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7).

8 MASTER VOLUME dial

9 PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

467 8

ADVANCED

MCACC

FL OFF

AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT

STANDARD SURROUND

ADVANCED SURROUND

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT

CONTROLECO

iPod iPhone iPadHDMI

13 14 1615

with USB

5V 2.1 A

HDMI 5 INPUT/

MHL (5V 0.9 A)

MASTER VOLUME

10 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 35).

11 SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker terminal (page 67).

12 Listening mode buttons

! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 49), Auto Level Control and

Stream Direct mode (page 50).

! STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X,

Stereo etc.) (page 49).

! ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 50).

13 ECO

Use to switch the eco mode type (page 50).

14 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 41).

15 iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals

Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 31), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 32).

16 HDMI input/MHL connector

Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 32). An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here using the MHL cable (page 32).

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Connecting your equipment .........................................................................................................16

Rear panel ......................................................................................................................................16

Determining the speakers’ application ........................................................................................17

Placing the speakers ...................................................................................................................... 18

Connecting the speakers ...............................................................................................................19

Installing your speaker system ..................................................................................................... 19

Selecting the Speaker system ....................................................................................................... 21

About the audio connection ......................................................................................................... 21

About the video converter ...........................................................................................................22

About HDMI ................................................................................................................................... 22

Connecting your TV and playback components .........................................................................23

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources ............................... 25

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box ........................................................26

Connecting other audio components .......................................................................................... 27

Connecting additional amplifiers ................................................................................................. 27

Connecting AM/FM antennas .......................................................................................................28

MULTI-ZONE setup ........................................................................................................................29

Connecting to the network through LAN interface ...................................................................30

Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER ...................................................................................31

Connecting an iPod........................................................................................................................31

Connecting a USB device ..............................................................................................................32

Connecting an MHL-compatible device ....................................................................................... 32

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input ...................................... 32

Connecting to a wireless LAN ....................................................................................................... 32

Connecting an IR receiver .............................................................................................................33

Plugging in the receiver ................................................................................................................ 33

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

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.

! When making connections, also keep the power cords of the devices being connected unplugged from the

power outlets.

! Depending on the device being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of connection and terminal

names may differ from the explanations in this manual. Also refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices.

Important

Illustration shows the VSX-1123, however connections for the VSX-923 are the same except where noted.

Rear panel

VSX-1123

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

OUT

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(HDZONE)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT 2

SELECTABLE

VIDEO

SAT/CBL

(

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

ZONE 2

BD IN

IN3IN4IN6IN

)

(

)

(

SAT/CBL

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

ANALOG IN (CD)

ASSIGNABLE

SUB WOOFER

)

ADAPTER PORT

SAT/CBL

PRE OUT

FRONT

DVR/BDR IN

DVD

PRPBY

ZONE 2

OUTIN

DVD

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

OUT 1

(

CONTROL

)

SURROUNDCENTERFRONT

LAN

)

SPEAKERS

)

(10/100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

)

(

)

Single

(TV)

(

DVD

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

RLRLRLRL

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

)

ASSIGNABLE

AC IN

Note

The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input

Setup menu on page 36 to change the assignments if other connections are used.

Input function

HDMI Audio Component

(BD)

DVD IN 1 COAX-1 IN 1

SAT/CBL IN 2

DVR/BDR IN 3

TV OPT-1

HDMI 4 IN 4

HDMI 5/MHL

(front panel)

IN 5

HDMI 6 IN 6

HDMI 7 IN 7

CD ANALOG-1

Input Terminals

VSX-923

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

OUT

AM LOOP

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

(

SELECTABLE

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

SAT/CBL

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

)

DVD

DVR/BDRINDVD

BD IN

PRPBY

(

SAT/CBL

PRE OUT

ZONE 2

OUTIN

DVD

SAT/CBL

AUDIO

IN3IN4IN6IN

)

(

)

DVR/BDR

SUB WOOFER

ADAPTER PORT

DVR/BDR

ANALOG IN (CD)

ASSIGNABLE

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

OUT 1

SURROUNDCENTERFRONT

SPEAKERS

)

(10/100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

)

(

)

Single

(TV)

(

DVD

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

RLRLRLRL

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

)

ASSIGNABLE

AC IN

(

CONTROL

)

LAN

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Determining the speakers’ application

This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have.

! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R). ! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither. ! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal.

Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.

Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.

Important

! The Speaker System setting must be made if you use any of the connections shown below other than [A] (see

Speaker system setting on page 84).

! Sound does not come through simultaneously from the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround back

speakers. Output speakers are different depending on the input signal or listening mode.

[A] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height)

*Default setting

! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)

FHR

FHL

SW 2

SBL

SBR

[B] 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide)

! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW)

SBL

FWR

SBR

SW 2

FWL

This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers (FWL/FWR). It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front wide speakers and the surround back speakers. This surround system provides a sound field with good association between the sounds of the different channels.

[C] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! Speaker System setting: Speaker B

SW 1

A 7.2 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofers (SW 1/SW 2). It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the surround back speakers. This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from above.

SBL

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers.

SBR

Speaker B

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[D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound.

Front Bi-Amp

SW 1

[E] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting: ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

Main zone

SW 1

ZONE 2

Sub zone

Other speaker connections

! Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.2 speakers (except front left/

right speakers).

! When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front

channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

! After connecting, be sure to conduct the Full Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. See

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35.

Placing the speakers

Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect.

2SW 1

FHL

FWL

! Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t

use the front height speakers / front wide speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you.

! If you intend to connect only one surround back speaker, place it directly behind you. ! Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter directly above the left and right front speakers.

Some tips for improving sound quality

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. ! The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re

listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

! For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV. ! If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a suffi-

cient distance from your CRT TV.

! If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower

angle.

! Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV

screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.

! It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use

less of an angle for bigger rooms.

! Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and tilted

slightly downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

! Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speak-

ers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

30 30

120 120

SBL

FHR

FWR

SBR

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Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. This unit supports speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 W to 16 W.

CAUTION

! These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when con-

necting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

! Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any

of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

Bare wire connections

CAUTION

Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

123

10 mm

Installing your speaker system

At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).

Standard surround connection

The front height terminals can also be used for the front wide and Speaker B speakers.

Front height setting

Front height right Front height left

Front wide right Front wide left

Speaker B - right Speaker B - left

Front right Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

Front wide setting

Speaker B setting

SURROUNDCENTERFRONT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(

Single

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

)

RLRLRLRL

ront left

Notes

! Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the

speaker cables to your speakers.

! Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not possible to connect using speaker cables. ! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal.

Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

Surround right

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

SURROUNDCENTERFRONT

(

)

Single

RLRLRLRL

SPEAKERS

The surround back terminals can also be used for ZONE 2.

5.2 ch surround setting

Not connected Not connected

6.2 ch surround setting

Not connected Surround back

7.2 ch surround setting

Surround back right Surround back left

ZONE 2 setting

ZONE 2 - Right ZONE 2 - Left

SPEAKERS

Surround left

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Bi-amping your speakers

Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.

Front right Front left

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

SUB WOOFER

SURROUNDCENTERFRONT

SPEAKERS

High

Low

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

SURROUNDCENTERFRONT

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

(

)

Single

RLRLRL

SPEAKERS

Bi-amp compatible

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(

)

Single

speaker

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

RLRLRLRL

High

Low

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.

CAUTION

! Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way. ! When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown above.

% To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.

Surround leftSurround right

CAUTION

! Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High to the Low

terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.

! If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so

may damage your speakers.

Connecting your equipment

Selecting the Speaker system

The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front height speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application.

Front height setup

*Default setting

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 19.

2 If necessary, select ‘Normal(SB/FH)’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.

Front wide setup

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 19.

2 Select ‘Normal(SB/FW)’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.

Speaker B setup

You can listen to stereo playback in another room.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 19.

2 Select ‘Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.

Bi-Amping setup

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.

See Bi-amping your speakers on page 20.

2 Select ‘Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.

About the audio connection

Types of cables and terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial)Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

Sound signal priority

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

! With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be transferred in high quality over a single cable.

Transferable audio signals

Conventional analog audio

ZONE 2 setup

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 19.

2 Select ‘ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.

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About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT terminal. If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices must be connected through composite connections. If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 36), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

Terminal for connection with source device

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

YPBP

COMPONENT

High picture quality

Notes

! The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV

to the receiver’s HDMI output when connecting this video source.

! If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or dis-

play. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 65) OFF.

! The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are

480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.

VIDEO IN

Terminal for connection with TV monitor

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

Video signals can be output

! Input of the following digital audio formats:

— Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD

High Resolution Audio), CD, SACD (DSD signal)

! Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI func-

tion on page 58)

Notes

! An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High

Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIdHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

! If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on

the front panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.

! Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal

transfers.

! This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage

of these formats, however, make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.

! Use a High Speed HDMI®/TM cable. If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI®/TM cable is used, it may

not work properly.

! When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly. ! Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. ! HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the

audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback.

! Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/con-

necting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®/TM) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.

! Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! Deep Color signal transfer ! x.v.Color signal transfer ! ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! 4K signal transfer

— This may not operate properly, depending on the connected equipment. — 4K 24p, 4K 25p and 4K 30p signals are supported.

! Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

“x.v.Color” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 58).

This connection is required in

order to listen to the sound of HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player

OUT 2

HDMI

(HDZONE)

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

SELECTABLE

Other HDMI/DVIequipped component

HDMI INHDMI OUT HDMI OUT

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

BD IN

(

)

DVD

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

OUT 1

)

(

CONTROL

the TV over the receiver.

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

)

LAN

(10/100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

COAXIALOPTICAL

)

(TV)

(

DVD

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

)

ASSIGNABLE

! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI

output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output on page 68.

Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be set to MAIN beforehand (page 88). ! For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD

player with no HDMI output on page 24).

! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables.

— When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio

Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on

page 59).

After setting the ARC, some time may be required for the connected device to be recognized and the sound to

be produced.

— If you use a coaxial digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digi-

tal or analog audio input you connected the TV to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).

— Please refer to the TV’s operation manual for directions on connections and setup for the TV.

OUT 2

BD IN

HDMI

(HDZONE)

ASSIGNABLE

IN3IN4IN6IN

1 7

(

)

(

)

(

)

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

SELECTABLE

ANALOG IN (CD)

ASSIGNABLE

)

LAN

(10/100

OUT 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

(

)

CONTROL

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

(TV)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

ANALOG IN (CD)

ASSIGNABLE

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

DVD player, etc.

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

)

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

DIGITAL OUT

(TV)

(

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIALOPTICAL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

SELECTABLE

HDMI IN

Select one

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

BD IN

(

)

DVD

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

SAT/CBL

DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(

CONTROL

OUT 1

LAN

(10/100

)

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver.

Important

! With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI

cable or component video cable. Connect the receiver and TV using the same type of video cable as used to connect the receiver and player.

! Also, when the receiver and TV are connected by anything other than an HDMI cable, the OSD function allow-

ing display of the receiver’s settings, operations, etc., on the TV’s screen cannot be used. In this case, watch the receiver’s front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.

DVD player, etc.

Select one

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

PRPBY

OUT 2

BD IN

HDMI

(HDZONE)

ASSIGNABLE

IN3IN4IN6IN

1 7

(

)

(

)

(

)

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

SELECTABLE

DVD

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

PRPBY

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

)

LAN

(10/100

OUT 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

(

)

CONTROL

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

(TV)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

DVD

! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables

(page 23).

— When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio

Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT 1 terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on

page 59).

! If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digi-

tal input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

SELECTABLE

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

)

LAN

BD IN

(

)

DVD

ZONE 2

OUT

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

SAT/CBL

DVD

OUT 1

(

CONTROL

OUT 2

HDMI

(HDZONE)

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

SELECTABLE

VIDEO

DVD

(10/100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

BD IN

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

)

(

)

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD IN

DVD

0.6 A MAX

OUT 1

( CONTROL

)

LAN

(10/100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

(TV)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

(TV)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

Connecting your equipment

! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for

video signal input.

Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output

(composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make video output settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information.

! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables

(page 23).

! If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digi-

tal input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources

This receiver has audio/video inputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also

The Input Setup menu on page 36).

HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

LAN

OUT 1

(

)

CONTROL

DIGITAL OUT

(10/100

COAXIALOPTICAL

)

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

(TV)

(

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 2

HDMI

(HDZONE)

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

SELECTABLE

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

VIDEO OUT

)

LAN

BD IN

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

)

(

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

DVR/BDR IN

DVR/BDR L

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

SELECTABLE

(10/100

OUT 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

)

OUTPUT 5 V

(

)

CONTROL

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

(TV)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

BD IN

(

)

DVD

DVR/BDR IN

(

SAT/CBL

)

VIDEO

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

DVR/BDR

! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con-

necting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 23).

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

)

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

SELECTABLE

HDMI OUT

BD IN

(

)

DVD

HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

SAT/CBL

OUT 1

(

CONTROL

HDMI IN

Connecting your equipment

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The

Input Setup menu on page 36).

STB

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

OUT 1

(

)

CONTROL

LAN

DIGITAL OUT

(10/100

COAXIALOPTICAL

)

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

(TV)

(

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 2

HDMI

(HDZONE)

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

SELECTABLE

VIDEO

SAT/CBL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

(

DVD

)

BD IN

( SAT/CBL

SAT/CBL

(HDZONE)

IN3IN4IN6IN

)

( DVR/BDR

OUT 2

SELECTABLE

VIDEO

SAT/CBL

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

)

LAN

(10/100

OUT 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

)

OUTPUT 5 V

(

)

CONTROL

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

(TV)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

BD IN

(

)

DVD

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

SAT/CBL

)

! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s

HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using

HDMI on page 23).

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

HDMI OUT

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

SELECTABLE

STB

BD IN

(

)

DVD

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

)

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

OUT 1

(

)

CONTROL

HDMI IN

! Even if your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in some cases the sound is output from

the digital audio output (optical or coaxial) and only the video is output from the HDMI output terminal. In this case, make the HDMI and digital audio connections as shown below.

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

SELECTABLE

HDMI OUT

BD IN

(

)

DVD

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

)

STB

LAN

OUT 1

(

CONTROL

(10/100

)

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

(TV)

(

DVD

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

)

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

HDMI IN

— If you use a digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input

you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).

Connecting your equipment

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 36).

CD player, etc.

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

)

LAN

(10/100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

)

(TV)

(

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

SELECTABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

BD IN

(

)

DVD

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

OUT 1

)

(

CONTROL

Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to the subwoofer channel of your system using the pre-outs. With the VSX-1123, an amplifier can also be added to the front channel. To add amplifiers, connect as described below.

PRE OUT

SUB

FRONT

WOOFER

ANALOG

INPUT

Front channel

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

amplifier

Powered subwoofer 1

Powered subwoofer 2

PRE OUT

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

VSX-1123 only

! If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 81) to LARGE. ! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal.

Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.

! To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker terminals to SP: OFF (page 67) or simply disconnect

any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

OUT 2

BD IN

HDMI

(HDZONE)

ASSIGNABLE

1 7

IN3IN4IN6IN

(

)

(

)

(

)

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

SELECTABLE

ANALOG IN (CD)

ASSIGNABLE

)

LAN

(10/100

OUT 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

(

)

CONTROL

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

(TV)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

ANALOG IN (CD)

ASSIGNABLE

! If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the ANALOG IN 1

(CD) inputs instead.

Connecting your equipment

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas on page 28).

ab c

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

! If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before

clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Connecting external antennas

To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W.

75 Ω coaxial cable

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

5 m to 6 m

ANTENNA

Connecting your equipment

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zone have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have the speakers for the sub zone (ZONE 2). You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the speaker terminals for the sub zone (For detail, see MULTI-ZONE setup

using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 30).

With the VSX-1123, it is also possible to connect a TV for the sub zone. Also, if the separate receiver in the sub zone has an HDMI input terminal, this unit’s HDMI input can be played as HDZONE. Here are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

Important

! The settings must be change at ZONE Setup in order to use the HDZONE function (page 88). ! VSX-923 model cannot connect the TV monitor for sub zone.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 and HDZONE:

In case of VSX-1123

Sub Zone Input functions available

ZONE 2

<a>

HDZONE

(HDMI)

<b>

a ! It is not possible to down-convert the audio and video input signals from the HDMI input terminals, digital input terminals

(OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COMPONENT VIDEO input terminals and output them to ZONE 2.

! When any of the INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB or ADAPTER PORT inputs is selected in the

main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the sub zone. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.) The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the sub zone.

b ! The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals HDMI IN 1 to IN 7 are assigned. Upon shipment from the

factory, the input terminals are assigned to DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 4, HDMI 5/MHL, HDMI 6 and HDMI 7, in order starting from terminal HDMI IN 1.

! The video/audio signals of the RCA analog input terminals, the digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COM-

PONENT VIDEO input terminals cannot be up-converted and output to the HDZONE.

! When any of the HDMI 4, HDMI 6 or HDMI 7 inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as

in the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.) The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE.

DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB, TV, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT

(Outputs analog audio and composite video.)

BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5/MHL, HDMI 6, HDMI 7

(Outputs HDMI audio and video signals)

In case of VSX-923

Sub Zone Input functions available

ZONE 2

<a>

HDZONE

(HDMI)

<b>

a ! It is not possible to down-convert the audio input signal from the HDMI input terminals or digital input terminals (OPTICAL

and COAXIAL) and output them to ZONE 2.

b ! The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals HDMI IN 1 to IN 7 are assigned. Upon shipment from the

factory, the input terminals are assigned to DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 4, HDMI 5/MHL, HDMI 6 and HDMI 7, in order starting from terminal HDMI IN 1.

! The video/audio signals of the RCA analog input terminals, the digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COM-

PONENT VIDEO input terminals cannot be up-converted and output to the HDZONE.

! When any of the HDMI 4, HDMI 6 or HDMI 7 inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as

in the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.) The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE.

DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, TV, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT (Output analog audio only.)

BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5/MHL, HDMI 6, HDMI 7

(Outputs HDMI audio and video signals)

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

2 VSX-1123 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.

Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone

VSX-1123 only

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2 OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

Connecting your equipment

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting (page 84) to use this setup.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

2 VSX-1123 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.

Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone

VIDEO IN

VSX-1123 only

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2 OUT

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

)

(Single

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(

)

Single

MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE)

Important

! The settings must be change at ZONE Setup in order to use the HDZONE function (page 88). ! To use the HDZONE functions, set Control or Control Mode in HDMI Setup to OFF. For details, see HDMI

Setup on page 59.

% Connect a separate receiver to the HDMI OUT 2 (HDZONE) terminal on this receiver.

Connect speakers and a TV to the HDZONE receiver as shown on the illustration below.

Sub zone (HDZONE) Main zone

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored on the components on the local network, including your computer.

)

(10/100

LAN

NAS

to LAN port

Computer

Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher). Turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see Network Setup menu on page 86.

LAN terminal specifications

! LAN terminal : Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Notes

! Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method

may differ depending on your Internet environment.

! When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service provider is required. For

more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

LAN

(10/100

to LAN port

)

Internet

Modem

LAN

321

WAN

Router

LAN cable (sold separately)

HDMI IN

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

SELECTABLE

OUT 2

(HDZONE)

SELECTABLE

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