Pioneer VSX-24TX System SET UP button, Remote Setup button, Midnight button See p, Number buttons

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8SYSTEM SET UP button

Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see “Surround Sound Setup“ starting on p. 24.

9REMOTE SETUP button.

Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components“ starting on p.48, “Multi Operation“ starting on p. 63.)

To access the EXTERNAL DECODER option, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously.

0MIDNIGHT button (See p. 41)

Switches the MIDNIGHT mode on or off.

-MULTI OPERATION button

Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode. See p. 63 for how to program and use the MULTI OPERATION mode.

=SYSTEM OFF button

This button turns off components in two ways. First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, any component that has programmed into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will also be turned off (see p.63).

For example : If you programmed power on for your TV and VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off these components even if they are not PIONEER products.

~ RECEIVER button

Press to turn power of the receiver on or to STANDBY (off).

!Number buttons

These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode. They are most useful for CD and tuner operations.

@ENTER/EXIT/DISC button

These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode.

#MASTER VOLUME button

Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.

$MUTE button

Press to mute or restore the volume.

Displays & Controls

%FUNCTION button

Press to select a source. The button will cycle through all the possible sources.

^SIGNAL SELECT button

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG : To select an analog signal.

DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2).

AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only.

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

Press the SIGNAL SELECT and REMOTE SETUP buttons simultaneously to switch from the SIGNAL SELECT operation to EXTERNAL DECODER operation. Then press the button to get the EXTERNAL DECODER function. To get back to the SIGNAL SELECT control, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again.

& /dts buttons (See p.38)

Press these buttons to put the receiver in the selected sound mode. For more information on the modes .

*STEREO/DIGITAL NR button

STEREO : Press this button to put the receiver into stereo mode when it's in a different sound mode. For more information on the sound modes see p.38. DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (see p.41).

(DSP button (See p.38)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.

PREPARATION

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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 ComponentsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Optical cable Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Only the VSX-27TX has a RF in jackRFD-1 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-26TX 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 buttonPress 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 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 smallSelect 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 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 SoundSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode Jazz Stereo modeDSP modes HallSurround 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 = 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 PerformanceDirect 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 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 controlVideo Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toSelect the Learning Setup mode 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 operationsDisc DISP/CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MDMD operations Menu STB satellite tuner operationsGuide ExitSTB DTV operations TV operations Press to switch the TV on or offNumber buttons 1~6 Cassette deck operationsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components 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 toMulti Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress Remote Setup 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 connections Set up exampleMulti-Room 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 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces
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