Pioneer VSX-24TX, VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX manual For Canadian model, Important Notice

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Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card

and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regula- tions.

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER- VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ATTENTION: AFIN DE PREVENIR TOUS RISQUES DE

CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DEBUT D'ENCENDIE, NE PAS EXPOSER

CET APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

L’INTERRUPTEUR EST CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE,

ET NE SÉPARE PAS L’APPAREIL DE LA SOURCE DE

COURANT PRINCIPAL EN MODE DE MISE EN

ATTENTE.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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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 cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Only the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableRFD-1 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-26TX 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 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 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 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 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 ReceiverSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode Hall Stereo modeDSP modes 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 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 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 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 functionVideo Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toSelect the Learning Setup mode 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 DiscDisc DISP/CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MDMD operations Exit STB satellite tuner operationsGuide MenuSTB DTV operations Press to switch the TV on or off TV operationsCassette deck operations Number buttons 1~6Record monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components 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 functionMulti Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress Remote Setup 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 connections Set up exampleMulti-Room 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 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces