How To

RedEye #4: Connect to Pioneer VSX via IP

To proceed, you must have the following for the VSX:

  • IP address (192.168.0.121)
  • Port number (23)

Pioneer Receiver Network Settings
Reserving an IP address for a client on your local network

 

Add the VSX

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  1. Select the desired Manufacturer
  2. And Type
  3. Change the Port to Add New IP Port
  4. Enter your desired Display Name
  5. Click Find Codes

Select a Codeset

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At the time of this tutorial, there was just a single codeset for the VSX. It doesn’t quite match the VSX-1121-K, but the commands can be edited later as needed.
If you device doesn’t have a codeset, save the device without.

  1. Click the Codeset desired
  2. Click Save This Device

Port Settings

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  1. Click Edit Port Settings

IP Settings

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  1. Ensure the Protocol is set to TCP
  2. Enter the IP address as the Host Name
  3. Enter the Port Number
  4. Click OK

Test the IP Connection: Mute Toggle

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With your VSX reveiver turned on, test the IP control from RedEye.

  1. Click Mute On/OFF
  2. Click Save Changes