Pioneer VSX-24TX, VSX-27TX manual Selecting a Sound Mode, Surround operation, Select the sound mode

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Basic Playback

Selecting a Sound Mode

To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 24) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources. When using the sound modes, using SPEAKERS A will give the best results. If you use SPEAKERS B the sound will be down mixed to the two front B speakers and the surround sound effect will be lost.

Surround operation

1

FUNCTION

		ENTER
				SIGNAL
THX				SELECT
THX			/dts		STANDARD
	SETUP				STANDARD
	SYSTEM	THX	ADVANCED	STANDARD
ADVANCED	REMOTE	MIDNIGHT	DSP	STEREO	STEREO
	SETUP	MIDNIGHT	DSP	STEREO	STEREO
				DIGITAL NR
					DSP
	DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER
		REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Select the sound mode.

•For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX

•For ADVANCED THEATER \ Press ADVANCED THEATER

Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER mode as follows:

=MUSICAL = DRAMA = ACTION

5-D THEATER +

•For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD

•For DSP modes \ Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:

=HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE

THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 +

• For STEREO \ Press STEREO

memo

DSP	STEREO	VSX-27TX
		VSX-27TX
THX	STANDARD
CINEMA	ADVANCED
	ADVANCED

•The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT –/+ (The default setting is 70). Also, the effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THEATER mode by pressing the EFFECT(–/+) button. 5-D THEATER modes cannot be changed.

•The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT –/+.

•When a digital input is selected, using some discs with a huge amount of information may cause the overload indicator to light up. If the overload indicator is lit in the THX, ADVANCED THEATER and DSP mode, the signal may be distorting. To ensure there's no distortion you can switch to the STANDARD mode.

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Contents VSX-27TXVSX-26TXVSX-24TX For Canadian model Important NoticeImportant Safety Instructions Information to UserFeatures Table of Contents Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Inches 20 cmAudio Components Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Only the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableRFD-1 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-26TX External Decoder Input Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksAM loop antenna Using external antennasAntennas To improve FM receptionSpeaker terminals Powered sub wooferSpeakers Front SpeakersWhile holding down the Speakers button Speaker placementSpeaker impedance 26TX and 24TX only STANDBY/ONSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting additional amplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplays & Controls Display= Master Volume Front Panel VSX-27TX/26TX# Midnight button See p.41 Signal Select button See p.40@ Loudness button See p.42 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.60 $ Digital NR button See p.41Master Volume Front Panel VSX-24TXVideo Input jacks See p.9 $ Signal Select button See p.40# Digital NR button See p.41 + Speakers A/B buttons Input ATT buttonRemote Control # Master Volume button System SET UP buttonRemote Setup button Signal Select buttonPress System Setup button Surround Sound Set UpSetting Up for Surround Sound 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 Select a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 buttons Speaker SettingSelect Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Press EnterSurround default setting is Large Front default setting is LargeCenter default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Channel DelaySpeaker using the commands below Distance from your listening position to eachChannel Level Channel DELAY, it will already be selectedSelect aTEST Tone mode Select Channel Level if continuing fromIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Auto modeManu mode To exit before outputting the Test ToneSpecify the crossover frequency for your small Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network 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 Use the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that Digital-In SelectChoose a Digital in and assign it an input function Matches the component hooked up to that digitalPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound IndicatorBasic Playback ReceiverSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode Hall Stereo modeDSP modes 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 Each press switches the signal in the order below Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSignal Select = Auto = Analog = Digital = AC-3RFListening in Midnight Listening Mode Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function96kHz 24bit Performance Listening in Loudness ModeExternal decoder playback 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 Tune in the desired station Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press Memory to activate the memory functionUse the number buttons to select the channel you want Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations To skip through each channel in orderRecalling preset codes Remote Control of Other componentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Press Remote SetupComponent you want to control Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modePress the Multi Control button for Press the 2/3 buttons to choose the functionVideo Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toSelect the Learning Setup mode Mode Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning SetupPress the button to be programmed To program additional operations for the current componentSource Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations TOP MenuEnter TV/VCR VCR & DVD video recorder operationsChannel -/+ = MenuCD player operations DiscDisc DISP/CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MDMD operations Exit STB satellite tuner operationsGuide 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 Prepare the source you want to record and put Receiver in that function. Set the SignalRecording from Digital Audio Components Select to digitalFirst, decide the component youd like to Set the Signal Select to analogRecording from Video Components Record and put the receiver in that functionMulti Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress Remote Setup Using the system off button Performing multi operationsTo select the Direct Function mode Setting up the direct functionPress Remote Setup and 4 at the same time Remote Back LightErasing all signals learned & preset codes Resetting the Remote ControlErasing the learned remote control commands Erasing the multi operationsMULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Remote Setup Menu appears on your TV screen. You can MULTI-ROOM set up VSX-27TX/26TX onlyPress System Setup on the remote control AgainPress the Control button Using the front panel 27TX/26TX with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Multi Room & Source button Within ten seconds of , select the Function withReceiver Station -/+ Press Volume +/- to adjust the volumeClass Number 0~9Control Laser disc format Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS SurroundTHX Preset Code List FM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy AM broadcastsSet Signal Select to AnalogSpecifications VSX-26TX0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces