Pioneer VSX-26TX, VSX-27TX, VSX-24TX manual Digital Connections, Digital audio cords/Optical cables

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Connecting Your Equipment

Digital Connections

In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs. For the VSX-27TX, a DVD/LD player or LD player should be connected to a digital jack and the special AC-3 RF jack (if the LD has one) as well as a pair of analog jacks (see the previous page). Connect your digital components as shown below. There is one digital out jack which is marked PCM/

/DTS OUT. If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit.

When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

NOTE :

• Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack.

VSX-27TX

DIGITAL

R

L

VIDEO

DVD

S2

1

2

3

4

PCM/

/DTS

/LD

IN

IN

PCM/

/DTS IN

OUT

S

S

PREOUT

TV/

S2

L

R

EXTERNAL

SAT

IN

IN

DECODER

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

S2

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

100W(0.8A)MAX

FM UNBAL

L

R

L

VCR1

IN

AC OUTLETS

AC

75Ω

S2

120V 60Hz

C

S

F

OUT

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S2

ANTENNA

L

IN

A

L

IN

TAPE2

Y

MONITOR

VCR2

R

S

S2

FR

FL

C

SR

SL

R

L

E

OUT

TO

C

R

OUT

MONITOR

P

TV

I

S2

CD

C

L

VIDEO

N

A

MD/

OUT

OUT

Y

R

TAPE1

MULTI-

O

S

VIDEO

IN

ROOM

U

W

E

OUT

CONTROL

C

AM LOOP

&

T

OUT

SOURCE

R

L

ANTENNA

REMOTE

A

B

IN

IN

MULTI-ROOM

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

PHONO

&

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SOURCE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

DIGITAL OUT

OPT.

DIGITAL	DIGITAL	DIGITAL	DIGITAL
OUT	OUT	IN	OUT

	DVD player	CD player	MD recorder	TV tuner
				(or Satellite tuner)

7Digital audio cords/Optical cables

Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this receiver.

When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to insert completely.

	Digital audio cord	Optical cable
	(or standard video cord)	Optical cable
	(or standard video cord)

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Contents VSX-27TXVSX-26TXVSX-24TX For Canadian model Important NoticeImportant Safety Instructions Information to UserFeatures Table of Contents Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Inches 20 cmAudio Components Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio cordsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Only the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableVSX-26TX Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerRFD-1 External Decoder Input Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksAM loop antenna Using external antennasAntennas To improve FM receptionSpeaker terminals Powered sub wooferSpeakers Front SpeakersWhile holding down the Speakers button Speaker placementSpeaker impedance 26TX and 24TX only STANDBY/ONSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting additional amplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplays & Controls Display= Master Volume Front Panel VSX-27TX/26TX# Midnight button See p.41 Signal Select button See p.40@ Loudness button See p.42 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.60 $ Digital NR button See p.41Master Volume Front Panel VSX-24TXVideo Input jacks See p.9 $ Signal Select button See p.40# Digital NR button See p.41 + Speakers A/B buttons Input ATT buttonRemote Control # Master Volume button System SET UP buttonRemote Setup button Signal Select buttonPress System Setup button Surround Sound Set UpSetting Up for Surround Sound On Screen DisplayGo on to the next page to continue set up To the mode you want. Then press EnterPress the 5or arrow buttons to move the hand Select a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 buttons Speaker SettingSelect Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Press EnterSurround default setting is Large Front default setting is LargeCenter default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Channel DelaySpeaker using the commands below Distance from your listening position to eachChannel Level Channel DELAY, it will already be selectedSelect aTEST Tone mode Select Channel Level if continuing fromIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Auto modeManu mode To exit before outputting the Test ToneSpecify the crossover frequency for your small Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network SpeakersBass Peak Level Manager System Setup MenuSelect Exit and press Enter to return to Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or Range ControlMAX Use the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that Digital-In SelectChoose a Digital in and assign it an input function Matches the component hooked up to that digitalPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound IndicatorBasic Playback ReceiverHome THX Cinema mode Standard modeSound Modes Hall Stereo modeDSP modes JazzSelect the sound mode Selecting a Sound ModeSurround operation Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Default setting is Stereo For more see Sound Modes pMemo Each press switches the signal in the order below Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSignal Select = Auto = Analog = Digital = AC-3RFListening in Midnight Listening Mode Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function96kHz 24bit Performance Listening in Loudness ModeExternal decoder playback Press External DecoderAdjusting the brightness of the display front panel only Adjusting bass and treble tone controlDirect playback Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerMPX Mode Direct Access Tuning Tune in the desired station Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press Memory to activate the memory functionUse the number buttons to select the channel you want Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations To skip through each channel in orderRecalling preset codes Remote Control of Other componentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Press Remote SetupComponent you want to control Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modePress the Multi Control button for Press the 2/3 buttons to choose the functionSelect the Learning Setup mode Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toVideo Mode Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning SetupPress the button to be programmed To program additional operations for the current componentSource Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations TOP MenuEnter TV/VCR VCR & DVD video recorder operationsChannel -/+ = MenuCD player operations DiscMD operations Allows you to change the display mode of the MDDisc DISP/CHARA Exit STB satellite tuner operationsGuide MenuSTB DTV operations Press to switch the TV on or off TV operationsCassette deck operations Number buttons 1~6Recording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Prepare the source you want to record and put Receiver in that function. Set the SignalRecording from Digital Audio Components Select to digitalFirst, decide the component youd like to Set the Signal Select to analogRecording from Video Components Record and put the receiver in that functionPress Remote Setup To cancel Multi Operation Setup modeMulti Operations Using the system off button Performing multi operationsTo select the Direct Function mode Setting up the direct functionPress Remote Setup and 4 at the same time Remote Back LightErasing all signals learned & preset codes Resetting the Remote ControlErasing the learned remote control commands Erasing the multi operationsMulti-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOM connections Remote Setup Menu appears on your TV screen. You can MULTI-ROOM set up VSX-27TX/26TX onlyPress System Setup on the remote control AgainPress the Control button Using the front panel 27TX/26TX with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Multi Room & Source button Within ten seconds of , select the Function withReceiver Station -/+ Press Volume +/- to adjust the volumeClass Number 0~9Control Laser disc format Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS SurroundTHX Preset Code List FM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy AM broadcastsSet Signal Select to AnalogSpecifications VSX-26TX0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA