For the VSX to be controlled externally via IP, you must turn on Network Standby and determine the port number and MAC address.
VSX Home Menu

- Press RECEIVER.
- Press HOME MENU.
VSX System Setup

Down-arrow to 4. System Setup
Press ENTER
VSX Network Setup

Down-arrow to d. Network Setup
Press ENTER
VSX Network Standby

Down-arrow to 2. Network Standby
Press ENTER
Activate Network Standby

Use right-arrow to turn on Network Standby
Press RETURN
VSX Port Number Setting

Down-arrow to 5. Port Number Setting
Press ENTER
VSX Port Number Setting – Determine the Port Number

Use default port (23) or add your own. In either case, record the value. Port values can be from 1 to 65535.
Down-arrow to OK
Press ENTER
When asked to accept and save changes:
Arrow to Yes
Press ENTER
Wait a minute or so for changes to be set.
Press RETURN twice, to return to the HOME MENU screen.
VSX Network information

Down-arrow to 5. Network Information
Press ENTER
Get MAC Address

Record the MAC Address.
Press HOME MENU to exit.
You’re done!