Pioneer VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX, VSX-24TX manual Important Safety Instructions, Information to User

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

¦If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

¦If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to

replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

¦When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

¦If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

¦If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

¦If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

¦If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

¦When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

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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 ComponentsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Optical cable Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Only the VSX-27TX has a RF in jackExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-26TXRFD-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 buttonTo 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 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 smallSystem 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 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 SoundStandard mode Home THX Cinema modeSound Modes Jazz Stereo modeDSP modes HallSelecting 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 = 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 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 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 controlPress Remote Setup and 2 at the same time to Select the Learning Setup modeVideo 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 operationsAllows you to change the display mode of the MD MD operationsDisc 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 operationsUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord 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 toTo cancel Multi Operation Setup mode Press Remote SetupMulti 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 codesSet up example Multi-RoomMULTI-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 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesEIA
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