Pioneer VSX-24TX, VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX manual Thx

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

THX

THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented accurately in your home, special technologies are required. In your home the room is much smaller and has a bright sound, the speakers are very different and there are only six of them, plus, you sit much closer to each one of those speakers. Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us in a good movie. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the comfort and convenience of your home.

Re-Equalization™ :In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding, you sit a long way back from the speakers and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Because a sound track recorded in this dead sounding space when it is played at home it sounds overbright. THX Re-Equalization adjusts for this difference in a very precise way.

Dynamic Decorrelation™ : When a sound track sends mono sound to the surround speakers it often seems to be coming come from one side instead of from all around you as it would in a theater. Dynamic Decorrelation helps to correct this inaccuracy.

Timbre Matching™ : When recording a sound track it is very important that the surround sounds move smoothly and seamlessly around the theater. It is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to speaker. Timbre Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using only two speakers.

Bass Peak Level Manager™ : Some Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks can produce bass peaks that are undesirable in a home theater environment. The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to your system. (Set this function according to the bass peak level instructions on page 32.)

Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™ : This feature allows you to adjust for the difference in the distance from each individual loudspeaker to the listening position. Doing this ensures that all the speakers operate in precise synchronization improving the seamless nature of the soundfield. (Set this function according to the channel delay instructions on page 28.)

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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