Pioneer VSX-26TX Antennas, Using external antennas, AM loop antenna, To improve FM reception

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Connecting Your Equipment

Antennas

Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

 

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend to the “T" shape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.)

(See below)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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P

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

S2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

IN

 

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CENTER

SURROUND

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MULTI-ROOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

&

 

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

 

 

 

7AM loop antenna

1 Assemble the antenna.

2 Twist exposed wire strands

3 Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired)

 

together and insert.

and face toward the direction

 

 

providing the best reception.

PREPARATION

Using external antennas

7To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

7To improve AM reception

Connect a 15 to 18 feet (5~6 meter) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

FM UNBAL 75Ω

FM

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

75 Ω coaxial cable

ground

 

Outdoor antenna

FM UNBAL

 

75Ω

 

FM

15~18 feet (5~6 m)

ANTENNA

Indoor antenna

 

 

(Vinyl-coated wire)

AM LOOP

 

ANTENNA

ground

 

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Contents VSX-27TXVSX-26TXVSX-24TX Important Notice For Canadian modelInformation to User Important Safety InstructionsFeatures Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cmCassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Audio cordsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsOnly the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Optical cableVSX-26TX Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerRFD-1 Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputAntennas Using external antennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionSpeakers Powered sub wooferSpeaker terminals Front SpeakersSpeaker impedance 26TX and 24TX only Speaker placementWhile holding down the Speakers button STANDBY/ONPower connections AC Outlets Connecting additional amplifiersSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplay Displays & ControlsFront Panel VSX-27TX/26TX = Master Volume@ Loudness button See p.42 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.60 Signal Select button See p.40# Midnight button See p.41 $ Digital NR button See p.41Front Panel VSX-24TX Master Volume# Digital NR button See p.41 + Speakers A/B buttons $ Signal Select button See p.40Video Input jacks See p.9 Input ATT buttonRemote Control Remote Setup button System SET UP button# Master Volume button Signal Select buttonSetting Up for Surround Sound Surround Sound Set UpPress System Setup button 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 Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Speaker SettingSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 buttons Press EnterCenter default setting is Large Front default setting is LargeSurround default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESSpeaker using the commands below Channel DelayUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Distance from your listening position to eachSelect aTEST Tone mode Channel DELAY, it will already be selectedChannel Level Select Channel Level if continuing fromManu mode Auto modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter To exit before outputting the Test ToneCrossover Network Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuSpecify the crossover frequency for your small 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 Choose a Digital in and assign it an input function Digital-In SelectUse the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that Matches the component hooked up to that digitalBasic Playback IndicatorPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound ReceiverHome THX Cinema mode Standard modeSound Modes DSP modes Stereo modeHall 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 Signal Select Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputEach press switches the signal in the order below = Auto = Analog = Digital = AC-3RFReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Listening in Midnight Listening ModeExternal decoder playback Listening in Loudness Mode96kHz 24bit Performance 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 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations Using the front panelTune in the desired station Press Memory to activate the memory functionRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote controlUse the number buttons to select the channel you want To skip through each channel in orderSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other componentsRecalling preset codes Press Remote SetupPress the Multi Control button for Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modeComponent you want to control Press the 2/3 buttons to choose the functionSelect the Learning Setup mode Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toVideo Press the button to be programmed Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning SetupMode To program additional operations for the current componentDVD or LD player operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource TOP MenuChannel -/+ VCR & DVD video recorder operationsEnter TV/VCR = MenuDisc CD player operationsMD operations Allows you to change the display mode of the MDDisc DISP/CHARA Guide STB satellite tuner operationsExit MenuSTB DTV operations TV operations Press to switch the TV on or offNumber buttons 1~6 Cassette deck operationsRecording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Recording from Digital Audio Components Receiver in that function. Set the SignalPrepare the source you want to record and put Select to digitalRecording from Video Components Set the Signal Select to analogFirst, decide the component youd like to Record and put the receiver in that functionPress Remote Setup To cancel Multi Operation Setup modeMulti Operations Performing multi operations Using the system off buttonPress Remote Setup and 4 at the same time Setting up the direct functionTo select the Direct Function mode Remote Back LightErasing the learned remote control commands Resetting the Remote ControlErasing all signals learned & preset codes Erasing the multi operationsMulti-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOM connections Press System Setup on the remote control MULTI-ROOM set up VSX-27TX/26TX onlyRemote Setup Menu appears on your TV screen. You can AgainPress the Multi Room & Source button Using the front panel 27TX/26TX with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Control button Within ten seconds of , select the Function withClass Press Volume +/- to adjust the volumeReceiver Station -/+ Number 0~9Control Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic SurroundTHX Preset Code List Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Set Signal Select toVSX-26TX Specifications0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA