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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

No sound from surround or center

• Speaker settings are incorrect.

• See “Speaker Setting” on p.26-27

speakers.

 

to check the speaker settings.

 

• The surround and/or center levels

• See “Channel Level” p.29 to check

 

are turned down.

the speaker levels.

 

• The surround and/or center

• Connect the speakers (see p.14).

 

speakers are disconnected.

 

 

 

 

Sound is produced from some

• SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.

• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” or

components, but not from digital

 

“ANALOG” according to the type of

components.

• The digital inputs are assigned

connections made (see p. 40).

 

• Set the digital input settings

 

incorrectly, or not at all.

correctly (see p. 34).

 

 

 

No sound is output or a noise is

• SIGNAL SELECT is set to

• Make digital connections (see p.10,

output when software with DTS is

“ANALOG”.

11) and set SIGNAL SELECT to

played back.

• A DVD player not compatible with

“DIGITAL” (see p.40).

 

• Refer to the instruction manual

 

DTS is being used, or the setting of

supplied with the DVD player.

 

the DVD player is incorrect.

 

 

• The digital output level has been

• Set the digital volume level of the

 

turned down on a CD player or

player to full, or to the neutral

 

other component equipped with

position.

 

digital output level adjustment

 

 

capability. (The DTS signal has

 

 

been altered by the player, and

 

 

cannot be read.)

 

 

 

 

The sound is output intermittently

• Disc being played back has a huge

• Use the STANDARD mode to get

when software with DTS is played

amount of information on it.

the best results (see memo, p.38).

back. The overload indicator is lit.

 

 

 

 

 

When a search is performed by a

• The search function performed by

• This is not a malfunction, but be

DTS compatible CD player during

the player interferes with the

sure to turn the volume down to

playback, noise is output.

reading of digital information.

prevent the output of loud noise

 

 

from your speakers.

Cannot be remote controlled.

• The remote control batteries have

 

worn out.

 

• Too far away or bad angle of

 

operation.

 

• There is an obstacle between the

 

receiver and the remote control.

 

• Strong light such as fluorescent

 

light is shining onto the unit's

 

remote control signal light-

 

receiving window.

 

• A cord is connected to the

 

CONTROL IN terminal on this unit.

 

• The IR Receiver type is

 

mismatched with the setting.

•Replace the batteries (see p.6).

•Operate within 23 feet (7 m) and 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see p.7).

•Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

•Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

•Connect cord to the correct jack.

•Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear panel, and set to the other IR Receiver type.

The display is dark.

• The FL DIMMER button is pushed.

•Press FL DIMMER on the front panel repeatedly to return to the default setting (see p.43).

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

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Contents VSX-27TXVSX-26TXVSX-24TX Important Notice For Canadian modelInformation to User Important Safety InstructionsFeatures Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cmCassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Audio cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsOnly the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Optical cableRFD-1 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-26TX Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputAntennas Using external antennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionSpeakers Powered sub wooferSpeaker terminals Front SpeakersSpeaker impedance 26TX and 24TX only Speaker placementWhile holding down the Speakers button STANDBY/ONPower connections AC Outlets Connecting additional amplifiersSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplay Displays & ControlsFront Panel VSX-27TX/26TX = Master Volume@ Loudness button See p.42 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.60 Signal Select button See p.40# Midnight button See p.41 $ Digital NR button See p.41Front Panel VSX-24TX Master Volume# Digital NR button See p.41 + Speakers A/B buttons $ Signal Select button See p.40Video Input jacks See p.9 Input ATT buttonRemote Control Remote Setup button System SET UP button# Master Volume button Signal Select buttonSetting Up for Surround Sound Surround Sound Set UpPress 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 Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Speaker SettingSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 buttons Press EnterCenter default setting is Large Front default setting is LargeSurround default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESSpeaker using the commands below Channel DelayUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Distance from your listening position to eachSelect aTEST Tone mode Channel DELAY, it will already be selectedChannel Level Select Channel Level if continuing fromManu mode Auto modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter To exit before outputting the Test ToneCrossover Network Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuSpecify 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 Choose a Digital in and assign it an input function Digital-In SelectUse the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that Matches the component hooked up to that digitalBasic Playback IndicatorPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound ReceiverSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode DSP modes Stereo modeHall 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 Signal Select Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputEach press switches the signal in the order below = Auto = Analog = Digital = AC-3RFReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Listening in Midnight Listening ModeExternal decoder playback Listening in Loudness Mode96kHz 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 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations Using the front panelTune in the desired station Press Memory to activate the memory functionRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote controlUse the number buttons to select the channel you want To skip through each channel in orderSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other componentsRecalling preset codes Press Remote SetupPress the Multi Control button for Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modeComponent 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 the button to be programmed Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning SetupMode To program additional operations for the current componentDVD or LD player operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource TOP MenuChannel -/+ VCR & DVD video recorder operationsEnter TV/VCR = MenuDisc CD player operationsDisc DISP/CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MDMD operations Guide STB satellite tuner operationsExit MenuSTB DTV operations TV operations Press to switch the TV on or offNumber buttons 1~6 Cassette deck operationsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Recording from Digital Audio Components Receiver in that function. Set the SignalPrepare the source you want to record and put Select to digitalRecording from Video Components Set the Signal Select to analogFirst, decide the component youd like to Record and put the receiver in that functionMulti Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress Remote Setup Performing multi operations Using the system off buttonPress Remote Setup and 4 at the same time Setting up the direct functionTo select the Direct Function mode Remote Back LightErasing the learned remote control commands Resetting the Remote ControlErasing all signals learned & preset codes Erasing the multi operationsMULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Press System Setup on the remote control MULTI-ROOM set up VSX-27TX/26TX onlyRemote Setup Menu appears on your TV screen. You can AgainPress the Multi Room & Source button Using the front panel 27TX/26TX with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Control button Within ten seconds of , select the Function withClass Press Volume +/- to adjust the volumeReceiver Station -/+ Number 0~9Control Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic SurroundTHX Preset Code List Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Set Signal Select toVSX-26TX Specifications0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces
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