Pioneer VSX-24TX, VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX manual Using the Tuner, Automatic and Manual Tuning, MPX Mode

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Using the Tuner

Automatic and Manual Tuning

The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you desire, see “Direct Access Tuning“ on the following page.

 

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1 Press the TUNER button.

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RECEIVER

 

 

MULTI

SYSTEM

 

 

On the remote, this selects the TUNER function on the

 

 

OPERATION

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

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receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode.

 

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

CD

MD/

TUNER

TVCONT

 

 

 

MPX

 

TAPE1

 

 

 

SIGNAL

STEREO

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG SP A

 

 

 

CLASS

MPX

BAND

DIRECT ACCESS

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SELECT

 

 

 

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8

 

 

dB

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FM

 

- TUNING +

- STATION +

 

 

 

 

 

1 Á 4 ¢

 

 

 

 

DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU

- CHANNEL +

 

 

 

 

 

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GUIDE

EXIT

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2 Press BAND button on the remote or the FM/AM button on the front panel to select the band (FM or AM).

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DISC

 

Each press switches the band: FM j AM

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

4

 

 

 

TV VOL

TV CONTROL

VOLUME

SIGNAL

STEREO

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

TV FUNC

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

ANALOG SP A

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT

MENU

MUTE

 

 

 

 

/CH SEL

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION

ENTER

SIGNAL

SELECT

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3 Tune in the station.

For Automatic Tuning

SYSTEM

THX

ADVANCED STANDARD

SETUP

REMOTE

SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO

DIGITAL NR

Press and hold TUNING –/+ for about one second, then release.

The tuner starts searching the selected band and stop automatically at the first station it locates. Repeat to locate other stations.

For Manual Tuning

DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

•To change frequencies one step at a time, press TUNING –/ + repeatedly.

•To change frequencies quickly, hold down TUNING –/+ and release when you reach the frequency you desire.

2 3

1

VSX-27TX

 

MPX

4

 

4 Adjust the volume.

MPX Mode

If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is weak, press MPX on the remote control or front panel to switch to MONO reception. This should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the broadcast.

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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 cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesOnly the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Optical cableRFD-1 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-26TX 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 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 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 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 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 ReceiverSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode Stereo mode DSP modesHall 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 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 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 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 functionVideo Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toSelect the Learning Setup mode 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 DiscDisc DISP/CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MDMD operations STB satellite tuner operations GuideExit 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 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 functionMulti Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress Remote Setup 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 operationsMULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room 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 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces
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