Pioneer VSX-26TX, VSX-24TX manual Front Panel VSX-27TX/26TX, = Master Volume

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Displays & Controls

Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX)

All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel.

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1 STANDBY/ON button

Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode.

2STANDBY indicator

Lights when the receiver is in STANDBY mode. (Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of power (1.0 W) during the standby mode.)

3DSP MODE button (See p.37-38)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode. (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2). Use these modes to produce surround sound from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments.

4STEREO button (See p.37-38)

Press to select the STEREO sound mode. In this mode, sound comes from the front (left and right) speakers only.

5 /DTS buttons (See p. 36,38 & 72-74)

THX CINEMA : Press to select the HOME THX CINEMA sound mode when listening to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS a variety of other sources. ADVANCED THEATER : Press to select one of the four Advanced Theater modes.

STANDARD : Press for pure decoding of multi channel sources.

6Display (See page 17)

7Remote sensor

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver.

9MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button (See p.67-71)

Press to enable multi room operation (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or other IR receiver).

0CONTROL button (See p.67-71)

Use to select the function or volume of the MULTI ROOM system.

-INPUT SELECTOR dial

Turn to select a source component. The source indicators show the current component: DVD/LD : DVD player or Laser Disc player. TV/SAT : TV tuner or satellite tuner.

CD : Compact Disc player.

MD/TAPE 1 : Tape deck or Mini Disc recorder connected to MD/TAPE 1 inputs/outputs. TUNER : The built-in tuner.

PHONO : Turntable.

VIDEO : Video camera (etc.) connected to the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel.

VCR 1 : Video cassette recorder connected to VCR 1 inputs.

VCR 2 : Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs.

=MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the overall receiver volume.

~EXTERNAL DECODER IN (See p.42)

Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-27TX/26TX.

8Source indicators (VSX-27TX only)

Shows the source currently selected.

!DIRECT button

Switches DIRECT playback on or off. Use to bypass the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source. It will automatically put the receiver in STEREO mode for the function being used for DIRECT playback.

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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 cordsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Only the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-26TXRFD-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 DisplayTo the mode you want. Then press Enter Go on to the next page to continue set upPress 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 SpeakersSystem Setup Menu Bass Peak Level ManagerSelect Exit and press Enter to return to Range Control Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID orMAX 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 ReceiverStandard mode Home THX Cinema modeSound Modes Hall Stereo modeDSP modes JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurround operation Default setting is Stereo For more see Sound Modes p Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundMemo 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 bass and treble tone control Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel onlyDirect playback Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningMPX 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 functionPress Remote Setup and 2 at the same time to Select the Learning Setup modeVideo 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 DiscAllows you to change the display mode of the MD MD operationsDisc DISP/CHARA Exit STB satellite tuner operationsGuide MenuSTB DTV operations Press to switch the TV on or off TV operationsCassette deck operations Number buttons 1~6Using Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord 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 functionTo cancel Multi Operation Setup mode Press Remote SetupMulti 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 operationsSet up example Multi-RoomMULTI-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 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesEIA