Pioneer VSX-421: Making cable connections HDMI cables

Connecting your equipment

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Making cable connections

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as

shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field

produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a

humming noise from the speakers.

• Before making or changing connections, switch off the

power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

• Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into

standby.

HDMI cables

Both video and sound signals can be transmitted

simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and

the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use HDMI

cables.

Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction.

• If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try

adjusting the resolution settings on your component or

display. Note that some components (such as video game

units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. In this

case, use a (analog) composite connection.

• When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i

or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be

received.

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video,

as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the

connected component is compatible with, including DVD-

Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,

DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/

Super VCD and CD.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia

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Interface (HDMI

) 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

• Audio Return Channel

• Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals

(192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

• Input of the following digital audio formats:

– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate

audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-

Audio, CD, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), Video CD, Super VCD

• Synchronized operation with components using the

Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI

function on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)

• Set the HDMI parameter to THRU (THROUGH) and set

the input signal to HDMI, if you want to hear HDMI audio

output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this

receiver) (see Setting the Audio options and Selecting the

audio input signal on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

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• Use a High Speed HDMI

cable. If HDMI cable other than

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a High Speed HDMI

cable is used, it may not work

properly.

• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is

connected, it may not operate properly.

• 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio

Return Channel are 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/

connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause

noise or interrupted audio.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface 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.

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