Pioneer VSX-26TX, VSX-27TX Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Remedy, FM broadcasts, AM broadcasts

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The power does not turn ON.

•The power plug is disconnected.

•The protection circuit may have been activated.

•Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

•Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed.

• Static electricity caused by dry air.

•Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

No sound is output when a function

•

Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

is selected.

•

Sound is muted.

connected correctly (see p. 8-16).

 

• Press MUTE on the remote control.

 

• The volume is turned down.

• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.

 

• The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON.

• Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.

 

• Speakers are turned OFF.

• Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the

 

 

 

speakers you connected.

 

• DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is set

• Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p. 40)

 

 

incorrectly.

 

No image is output when a function

•

Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

is selected.

 

 

connected correctly (see p. 8, 9).

 

• The input source is not properly

• Press the correct function button.

 

 

selected.

 

Considerable noise in radio

•

Incorrect frequency.

broadcasts.

• The antenna is not connected.

 

•

AC-3 RF and/or digital cables are

 

 

near the antenna terminals and

 

 

wires.

•Tune in the correct frequency.

•Connect the antenna (see p.13).

•Route AC-3 RF and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

FM broadcasts

•The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned.

•Weak radio signals.

•Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall.

•Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see p.13).

AM broadcasts

•The AM antenna is poorly positioned.

•Weak radio signals.

•Interference caused by other equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).

•Adjust the direction and position for best reception.

•Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (see p.13).

•Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver.

•Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise.

Broadcast stations cannot be selected

• Weak radio signals.

• Connect an outdoor antenna (see

 

p.13).

automatically.

 

 

 

Sub woofer output is very low

• Settings route signal away from

• To get more signal to the sub

Sub woofer

woofer set it to PLUS or choose

 

 

 

SMALL for the FRONT speakers.

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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 cordsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesOnly the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Optical cableVSX-26TX Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerRFD-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 DisplayGo on to the next page to continue set up To the mode you want. Then press EnterPress 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 SpeakersBass Peak Level Manager System Setup MenuSelect Exit and press Enter to return to Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or Range ControlMAX 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 ReceiverHome THX Cinema mode Standard modeSound Modes Stereo mode DSP modesHall JazzSelect the sound mode Selecting a Sound ModeSurround operation Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Default setting is Stereo For more see Sound Modes pMemo 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 the brightness of the display front panel only Adjusting bass and treble tone controlDirect playback Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerMPX 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 functionSelect the Learning Setup mode Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toVideo 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 DiscMD operations Allows you to change the display mode of the MDDisc DISP/CHARA STB satellite tuner operations GuideExit MenuSTB DTV operations Press to switch the TV on or off TV operationsCassette deck operations Number buttons 1~6Recording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecord 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 functionPress Remote Setup To cancel Multi Operation Setup modeMulti 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 operationsMulti-Room Set up exampleMULTI-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 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA
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