Pioneer VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX, VSX-24TX manual Sound Modes, Standard mode, Home THX Cinema mode

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D I G I T A L
DOLBY

Basic Playback

Sound Modes

The five sound modes on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control.

There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes.

The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound. In STEREO mode only the front two speakers are used.

STANDARD mode

This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic. No special effects are added. It is good for enjoying movies that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or Surround.

HOME THX CINEMA mode

THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce, with the greatest possible accuracy, the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers.

For more detailed information see p. 74

ADVANCED THEATER modes

The Advanced Theater mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-visual sources. It incorporates the use of DTS (Digital Theater System) as well as Dolby Digital into its sound processing. These functions switch on automatically when the source you are playing is encoded with DTS, Dolby Pro Logic or

Dolby Digital (bearing the logo). There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to create different types of sound environments.

MUSICAL

This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound. A long delay time of reflected sounds, provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall.

DRAMA (CINEMA)

This mode is designed for movies with a lot of dialog. The elements of dialog are enhanced, making the characters seem more real. The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do not overpower softer ones (compare this with the MIDNIGHT mode explained on p.41).

ACTION

This mode is designed for action movies, which generally use lots of sound effects. The mode enriches the sound to make it more realistic and extends the parameters to pick up high and low sound effects.

5-D THEATER

This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the DOLBY SURROUND mark.

memo When a Dolby Digital soundtrack is played back the Dialog Normalization function of the receiver activates automatically. Dialog Normalization is a Dolby Digital function that establishes the average dialog level for

the program source being played. If the receiver's level does not match the average dialog level, first you see "DIAL. NORM" flash in the receiver's display and next OFFSET +4 dB (as an example) will appear. The number +4 dB is the difference between the receiver's gain structure and the Dolby Digital average dialog level. To match the average dialog level, subtract or add the OFFSET level. For example, if the OFFSET level is +4 dB, the amplifier's output is 4 dB over the average recorded level.

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