Pioneer VSX-27TX # Digital NR button See p.41 + Speakers A/B buttons, Video Input jacks See p.9

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Displays & Controls

 

 

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VSX-24TX

PREPARATION

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER NºmÀ<øõm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY/ON

DSP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE 2

INPUT

 

STANDBAY

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTOR

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

/DTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FL

 

 

THX CINEMA ADVANCED

STANDARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT

EXTERNAL

 

 

DIGITAL

SIGNAL

 

TUNER CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

- TUNING +

 

 

 

VIDEO INPUT

 

DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT NR

SELECT

CLASS

FM/AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L

AUDIO R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

- BASS

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- TREBLE +

INPUT ATT

MPX

MEMORY

- STATION +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIN

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# DIGITAL NR button (See p.41)

 

 

 

 

+ SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons

 

 

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode

A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked

only).

up to the A system. A & B setting only plays the front

$ SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.40)

speakers of both the A & B systems and the sub-

woofer. Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to

Use to select the type of signal being input into the

these speakers so no sound will be lost. B setting

receiver.

only plays the front speakers connected to the B

SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the

system and multi channel sources will be down-

following:

mixed to these two speakers.

ANALOG : To select an analog signal.

DIGITAL : To select a optical or coaxial digital signal.

%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)

3A 3B 3A+B 3OFF

ÁVIDEO 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.

ªPHONES jack

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

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.

(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).

)TREBLE (–/+) button (See p.43)

Use to adjust the high frequencies.

_BASS (–/+) button (See p.43)

Use to adjust low frequencies.

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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 cordsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsOnly the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Optical cableExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-26TXRFD-1 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 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 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 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 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 ReceiverStandard mode Home THX Cinema modeSound Modes DSP modes Stereo modeHall 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 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 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 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 functionPress Remote Setup and 2 at the same time to Select the Learning Setup modeVideo 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 operationsAllows you to change the display mode of the MD MD operationsDisc DISP/CHARA Guide STB satellite tuner operationsExit MenuSTB DTV operations TV operations Press to switch the TV on or offNumber buttons 1~6 Cassette deck operationsUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor 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 functionTo cancel Multi Operation Setup mode Press Remote SetupMulti Operations 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 operationsSet up example Multi-RoomMULTI-ROOM connections 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 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesEIA