Pioneer VSX-24TX, VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX manual Displays & Controls

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Displays & Controls

Display

All the display information is explained and/or referenced here.

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DSP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL ATT

 

LOUDNESS

MIDNIGHT

 

 

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT OVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRO LOGIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ANALOG SP

AB

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

MONO STEREO

dB

AC-3RF

TAPE 2

AUTO

TUNED AMFM

AC-3DTS

 

L

C

R

LFE

LS S RS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators

8 STEREO indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for

 

Lights when a STEREO mode is selected.

the current component (see “Front Panel“, %,

9 Radio Frequency/Function indicator

SIGNAL SELECT).

 

Displays the function or the frequency of the current

ANALOG : Lights when an analog signal is selected.

 

radio station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

Surround/dts mode indicators

selected (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL : When the

 

 

Surround/dts mode on the

VCR 2).

 

 

 

 

 

 

receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate

AC-3 RF : Lights when an AC-3 RF signal is selected

 

 

playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However,

 

PRO

(DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only.

 

 

 

LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby

AUTO : Lights when the receiver is set to select the

 

 

Digital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRO LOGIC : When the

 

 

 

Surround/dts mode on

TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC-3 :Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals

 

the receiver is on, this indicator lights during 2

 

channel playback. (Both B or A+B speaker systems

is played.

 

 

turn off automatically when headphones are plugged

DTS : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is

 

 

in.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

played.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS : Lights when DTS signals are input.

2 Speaker indicators

 

 

HOME THX CINEMA : Lights when the HOME THX

Light to indicate the current speaker system (see

 

 

CINEMA mode is selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Front Panel“, £, SPEAKERS (A/B)).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- MASTER VOLUME indication

SP # A : Lights when speaker system A is selected.

 

Displays current level of master volume.

SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is selected.

 

= TAPE 2 indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP # AB : Lights when speaker systems A & B are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

both selected.

 

Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on.

3 Analog level indicators

~ Character display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVER : If “ANALOG” is selected in SIGNAL SELECT,

 

Displays sound modes, general information, etc.

this indicator lights to show that an excessively

! Tuner indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

strong signal is being processed. When this occurs,

 

MONO : Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM

press INPUT ATT on the front panel to attenuate

 

broadcasts and when selected MPX mode.

(lower) the signal. Also, when “DIGITAL” is selected

 

 

STEREO : Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is

in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to show that a

 

 

received in the auto stereo mode.

source containing an excessive amount of

 

 

TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is received.

information is being processed. If this occurs, see p.

 

 

AM/FM : Light to indicate the current band (FM or

38.

 

 

 

ATT : Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the

 

AM).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

level of the input signal (available in ANALOG mode

@ LFE indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

only).

 

LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to

4 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.42)

 

indicate that the program source contains an LFE

Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on.

 

channel. The indicator under the LFE lights during

5 H.P (headphones)

 

actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are not

Lights when headphones are connected to the

 

present in all parts of the soundtrack).

# Program Format indicator

PHONES jack (speakers systems A and B both turn off

 

When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, he

automatically).

 

6 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.41)

 

following indicators light to show the channels being

Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on.

 

played back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L : Left front*1*2, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2,

7 DSP indicator (See p.37-38)

 

LS : Left surround*1,S : Surround (mono)*2,

Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is

 

RS : Right surround*1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

selected.

 

*1: Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback.

 

 

 

 

*2: Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback.

PREPARATION

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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 cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsOnly the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Optical cableRFD-1 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-26TX 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 DisplayPress the 5or arrow buttons to move the hand To the mode you want. Then press EnterGo on to the next page to continue set up 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 SpeakersSelect Exit and press Enter to return to System Setup MenuBass Peak Level Manager MAX Range ControlUse the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or 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 ReceiverSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode DSP modes Stereo modeHall JazzSurround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode Memo Default setting is Stereo For more see Sound Modes pPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 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 DecoderDirect playback Adjusting bass and treble tone controlAdjusting the brightness of the display front panel only MPX Mode Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning 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 functionVideo Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toSelect the Learning Setup mode 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 operationsDisc DISP/CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MDMD operations Guide STB satellite tuner operationsExit MenuSTB DTV operations TV operations Press to switch the TV on or offNumber buttons 1~6 Cassette deck operationsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components 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 functionMulti Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress Remote Setup 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 connections Set up exampleMulti-Room 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 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces
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