Pioneer VSX-420-K: Connecting an IR receiver Plugging in the receiver
Connecting an IR receiver Plugging in the receiver: Pioneer VSX-420-K
Table of contents
- IMPORTANT
- Operating Environment
- Contents
- Flow of settings on the receiver
- Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiver Loading the batteries
- Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel
- Operating range of remote control unit Display
- Controls and displays 02
- Remote control
- Controls and displays 02
- Controls and displays02
- Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers
- Connecting the speakers
- Making cable connections
- About video outputs connection
- Connecting a TV and Blu-ray Disc player
- Connecting a TV and DVD player
- Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal
- Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video components
- Connecting a satellite receiver Connecting the multichannel or other digital set-top box analog outputs
- Connecting other audio components Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack
- Connecting antennas
- Connecting an IR receiver Plugging in the receiver
- Chapter 4: Listening to your system Basic playback
- Choosing the input signal Auto playback Listening in surround sound
- Listening in stereo
- Using Front Stage Surround Using Stream Direct Advance Using the Sound Retriever
- Using Phase Control
- Setting the Audio options Setting What it does Option(s)
- Setting What it does Option(s)
- analog inputs Using the headphone
- Chapter 5: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu Manual speaker setup
- Channel level Crossover network
- Speaker Distance The Input Assign menu
- Chapter 6: Using the MULTI-ZONE feature MULTI-ZONE listening
- Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Button What it does
- Chapter Using the tuner Listening to the radio Saving station presets
- An introduction to RDS
- Displaying RDS information
- Chapter 8: Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording
- Chapter 9: Additional information Troubleshooting Problem Remedy
- Problem Remedy
- HDMI Symptom Remedy Resetting the main unit
- Specifications Cleaning the unit

Connecting your equipment03
Connecting an IR receiver
Plugging in the receiver
If you keep your stereo components in a closed
Only plug in after you have connected all your
cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the
components to this receiver, including the
sub zone remote control in another zone, you
speakers.
can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles
or Xantech unit) to control your system instead
CAUTION
of the remote sensor on the front panel of this
1
receiver.
• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do
not pull out the plug by tugging the cord,
• Connect the IR receiver sensor to the
IR IN
and never touch the power cord when your
jack on the rear of this receiver.
hands are wet, as this could cause a short
For more information on connecting the IR
circuit or electric shock. Do not place the
receiver, see the Installation Instructions for
unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on
the IR Receiver.
the power cord or pinch the cord in any
other way. Never make a knot in the cord or
tie it with other cables. The power cords
should be routed so that they are not likely
to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
can cause a fire or give you an electric
shock. Check the power cord once in a
while. If you find it damaged, ask your
nearest Pioneer authorized independent
service company for a replacement.
• Do not use any power cord other than the
one supplied with this unit.
• Do not use the supplied power cord for any
purpose other than that described below.
• The receiver should be disconnected by
removing the mains plug from the wall
socket when not in regular use, e.g., when
on vacation.
1 Plug the supplied power cord into the
AC
IN
socket on the back of the receiver.
2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.
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Note
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1 • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote
sensor window.
• Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check
for IR compatibility.

