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

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Displays & Controls

Front Panel (VSX-24TX)

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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.

8TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.60)

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

9FL DIMMER button (See p.43)

Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.

0INPUT 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-24TX.

~DIRECT button

witches 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.

!LOUDNESS button (See p.42)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.

@MIDNIGHT button (See p.41)

Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off.

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Contents VSX-27TXVSX-26TXVSX-24TX For Canadian model Important NoticeImportant Safety Instructions Information to UserFeatures Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartInstalling the Receiver Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cmConnecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components Audio cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesOnly the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Optical cableRFD-1 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-26TX External Decoder Input Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksUsing external antennas AntennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionPowered sub woofer SpeakersSpeaker terminals Front SpeakersSpeaker placement Speaker impedance 26TX and 24TX onlyWhile holding down the Speakers button STANDBY/ONConnecting additional amplifiers Power connections AC OutletsSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplays & Controls Display= Master Volume Front Panel VSX-27TX/26TXSignal Select button See p.40 @ Loudness button See p.42 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.60# Midnight button See p.41 $ Digital NR button See p.41Master Volume Front Panel VSX-24TX$ Signal Select button See p.40 # Digital NR button See p.41 + Speakers A/B buttonsVideo Input jacks See p.9 Input ATT buttonRemote Control System SET UP button Remote Setup button# Master Volume button Signal Select buttonSurround Sound Set Up Setting Up for Surround SoundPress 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 Speaker Setting Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttonsSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 buttons Press EnterFront default setting is Large Center default setting is LargeSurround default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESChannel Delay Speaker using the commands belowUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Distance from your listening position to eachChannel DELAY, it will already be selected Select aTEST Tone modeChannel Level Select Channel Level if continuing fromAuto mode Manu modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter To exit before outputting the Test ToneSelect Exit to return to the System Setup Menu Crossover NetworkSpecify 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 Digital-In Select Choose a Digital in and assign it an input functionUse the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that Matches the component hooked up to that digitalIndicator Basic PlaybackPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound ReceiverSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode Stereo mode DSP modesHall 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 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Signal SelectEach press switches the signal in the order below = Auto = Analog = Digital = AC-3RFListening in Midnight Listening Mode Reducing noise during playback Digital NR functionListening in Loudness Mode External decoder playback96kHz 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 Using the front panel Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you want To skip through each channel in orderRemote Control of Other components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling preset codes Press Remote SetupPress Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup mode Press the Multi Control button forComponent 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 Remote Setup to exit the Learning Setup Press the button to be programmedMode To program additional operations for the current componentUsing Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operationsSource TOP MenuVCR & DVD video recorder operations Channel -/+Enter TV/VCR = MenuCD player operations DiscDisc DISP/CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MDMD operations STB satellite tuner operations GuideExit 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 Receiver in that function. Set the Signal Recording from Digital Audio ComponentsPrepare the source you want to record and put Select to digitalSet the Signal Select to analog Recording from Video ComponentsFirst, decide the component youd like to Record and put the receiver in that functionMulti Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress Remote Setup Using the system off button Performing multi operationsSetting up the direct function Press Remote Setup and 4 at the same timeTo select the Direct Function mode Remote Back LightResetting the Remote Control Erasing the learned remote control commandsErasing all signals learned & preset codes Erasing the multi operationsMULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room MULTI-ROOM set up VSX-27TX/26TX only Press System Setup on the remote controlRemote Setup Menu appears on your TV screen. You can AgainUsing the front panel 27TX/26TX with the MULTI-ROOM system Press the Multi Room & Source buttonPress the Control button Within ten seconds of , select the Function withPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume ClassReceiver Station -/+ Number 0~9Control Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic SurroundTHX Preset Code List Troubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcastsSet Signal Select to AnalogSpecifications VSX-26TX0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces