Pioneer VSX-26TX @ Loudness button See p.42 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.60, MPX button See p.44

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TUNER CONTROL

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SPEAKERS

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@ LOUDNESS button (See p.42)

 

 

 

 

 

 

_ TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.60)

 

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.

#MIDNIGHT button (See p.41)

Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off.

$DIGITAL NR button (See p.41)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only).

%SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.40)

Use to select the type of signal being input into the receiver.

SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG : To select an analog signal.

DIGITAL : To select a optical or coaxial digital signal.

AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (VSX-27TX only).

AUTO : This is the default. If there are both analog and digital input signals, the receiver automatically selects the digital signal (VSX-27TX only).

^FL DIMMER button (See p.43)

Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.

&TUNER CONTROL button (See p.44-47)

CLASS : Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes.

FM/AM : Press to select the AM or FM band.

TUNING –/+ :Use to manually tune to radio stations.

*STATION –/+ buttons (See p.46-47)

Use to choose programmed radio stations.

(MEMORY button (See p.46)

Press to start the memorization of a preset station.

)MPX button (See p.44)

Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts. When the broadcast signal is weak, selecting MONO will improve the sound quality.

Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made.

+INPUT ATT button

Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful, thus causing the receiver to distort (the overload indicator will light furiously).

ÁTREBLE (–/+) button (See p.43)

Use to adjust the high frequencies.

ªBASS (–/+) button (See p.43)

Use to adjust low frequencies.

£SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons

A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system. A & B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A & B systems and the sub- woofer. Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down- mixed to these two speakers.

3A 3B 3A+B 3OFF

¢VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.9)

S-VIDEO : Video input for connecting a video camera (etc.), that has an S-Video out.

VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) : Video input for connecting a video camera, etc. that has standard video/audio outputs.

°PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (no sound will be heard through the speakers)

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Contents VSX-27TXVSX-26TXVSX-24TX Important Notice For Canadian modelInformation to User Important Safety InstructionsFeatures Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote ControlInches 20 cm Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front PanelAudio cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Optical cable Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Only the VSX-27TX has a RF in jackVSX-26TX Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerRFD-1 Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputTo improve FM reception Using external antennasAntennas AM loop antennaFront Speakers Powered sub wooferSpeakers Speaker terminalsSTANDBY/ON Speaker placementSpeaker impedance 26TX and 24TX only While holding down the Speakers buttonUnswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting additional amplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Switched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplay Displays & ControlsFront Panel VSX-27TX/26TX = Master Volume$ Digital NR button See p.41 Signal Select button See p.40@ Loudness button See p.42 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.60 # Midnight button See p.41Front Panel VSX-24TX Master VolumeInput ATT button $ Signal Select button See p.40# Digital NR button See p.41 + Speakers A/B buttons Video Input jacks See p.9Remote Control Signal Select button System SET UP buttonRemote Setup button # Master Volume buttonOn Screen Display Surround Sound Set UpSetting Up for Surround Sound Press System Setup buttonGo 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 Press Enter Speaker SettingSelect Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Select a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 buttonsSUB Woofer default setting is YES Front default setting is LargeCenter default setting is Large Surround default setting is LargeDistance from your listening position to each Channel DelaySpeaker using the commands below Use the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. SpecifySelect Channel Level if continuing from Channel DELAY, it will already be selectedSelect aTEST Tone mode Channel LevelTo exit before outputting the Test Tone Auto modeManu mode If you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meterSpeakers Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Specify the crossover frequency for your smallBass 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 Matches the component hooked up to that digital Digital-In SelectChoose a Digital in and assign it an input function Use the 2 or 3 to choose the input function thatReceiver IndicatorBasic Playback Playing Sources with Stereo SoundHome THX Cinema mode Standard modeSound Modes Jazz Stereo modeDSP modes HallSelect 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 = Auto = Analog = Digital = AC-3RF Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSignal Select Each press switches the signal in the order belowReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Listening in Midnight Listening ModePress External Decoder Listening in Loudness ModeExternal decoder playback 96kHz 24bit PerformanceAdjusting 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 Press Memory to activate the memory function Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the desired stationTo skip through each channel in order Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations Use the number buttons to select the channel you wantPress Remote Setup Remote Control of Other componentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling preset codesPress the 2/3 buttons to choose the function Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modePress the Multi Control button for Component you want to controlSelect the Learning Setup mode Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toVideo To program additional operations for the current component Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning SetupPress the button to be programmed ModeTOP Menu Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations Source= Menu VCR & DVD video recorder operationsChannel -/+ Enter TV/VCRDisc CD player operationsMD operations Allows you to change the display mode of the MDDisc DISP/CHARA Menu STB satellite tuner operationsGuide ExitSTB 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 Select to digital Receiver in that function. Set the SignalRecording from Digital Audio Components Prepare the source you want to record and putRecord and put the receiver in that function Set the Signal Select to analogRecording from Video Components First, decide the component youd like toPress Remote Setup To cancel Multi Operation Setup modeMulti Operations Performing multi operations Using the system off buttonRemote Back Light Setting up the direct functionPress Remote Setup and 4 at the same time To select the Direct Function modeErasing the multi operations Resetting the Remote ControlErasing the learned remote control commands Erasing all signals learned & preset codesMulti-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOM connections Again MULTI-ROOM set up VSX-27TX/26TX onlyPress System Setup on the remote control Remote Setup Menu appears on your TV screen. You canWithin ten seconds of , select the Function with Using the front panel 27TX/26TX with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Multi Room & Source button Press the Control buttonNumber 0~9 Press Volume +/- to adjust the volumeClass Receiver Station -/+Control Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc formatSurround Dolby DigitalDTS Dolby Pro LogicTHX Preset Code List AM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy FM broadcastsAnalog Set Signal Select toVSX-26TX Specifications0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA
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