Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Displays & Controls, Front Panel, = Master Volume

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Displays & Controls

Front Panel

All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel.

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1 STANDBY/ON button

Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode.

2STANDBY indicator

Lights when the receiver is in STANDBY mode. (Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of power (1.0 W) during the standby mode.)

3DSP MODE button (See p.35-36)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2). Use these modes to produce surround sound from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments.

4STEREO button (See p.35-36)

Press to select the STEREO sound mode. In this mode, sound comes from the front (left and right) speakers only.

5/DTS buttons (See p. 34,36 & 70-71)

THX CINEMA : Press to select the HOME THX CINEMA mode when listening to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS a variety of other sources. ADVANCED THEATER : Press to select one of the four Advanced Theater modes.

STANDARD : Press for pure decoding of multi channel sources.

6Display (See page 18)

7Remote sensor

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver.

8Source indicators

Shows the source currently selected.

9MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button (See p.65-69)

Press to enable multi room operation (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or other IR receiver).

0CONTROL button (See p.65-69)

Use to select the function or volume of the MULTI ROOM system.

-INPUT SELECTOR dial

Turn to select a source component. The source indicators show the current component: DVD/LD : DVD player or Laser Disc player. TV/SAT : TV tuner or satellite tuner.

CD : Compact Disc player.

MD/TAPE 1 : Tape deck or Mini Disc recorder connected to MD/TAPE 1 inputs/outputs. TUNER : The built-in tuner.

PHONO : Turntable.

VIDEO : Video camera (etc.) connected to the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel.

VCR 1 : Video cassette recorder connected to VCR 1 inputs.

VCR 2 : Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs.

=MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the overall receiver volume.

~EXTERNAL DECODER IN (See p.40)

Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-29TX.

!DIRECT button (See p.42)

Switches DIRECT playback on or off. Use to bypass the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source. It will automatically put the receiver in STEREO mode for the function being used for DIRECT playback.

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Contents VSX-29TX 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 Opening the Front PanelConnecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components Audio cordsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsOptical cable External Decoder Input Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerDVD/LD player Or LD player 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 Connecting Additional Amplifiers Power connections AC OutletsSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplays & Controls = Master VolumeFront Panel Signal Select button See p.38 @ Loudness button See p.41 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.59# Midnight button See p.40 $ Digital NR button See p.39Display Remote Control Receiver Main Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver SUB Screen Initial Set Up Setting Up the Remote ControlPress Remote Setup on the remote control Press the LCD Commander buttonInitial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound Speaker Setting Press Setup OK to return to the System Setup Menu If you want to change a setting before proceedingChannel Delay MenuChannel Level Press the Channel Level buttonAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test ToneManual mode Auto modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Crossover Network Press Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency80 Hz 100 HzBass Peak Level Manager Dynamic Range Control Digital Input Select Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo SoundHome THX Cinema mode Standard modeSound Modes Stereo mode DSP modesHall JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurround operation Press ReceiverPlaying Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Back LightSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function 96kHz 24bit PerformanceExternal decoder playback Listening in Midnight Listening ModeMain screen or on the front panel Adjusting bass and treble tone control Listening in Loudness modeBass + Direct playback Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel onlyPress FL Dimmer Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerMPX Mode Direct Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyPress Tuner Press Band button on the remote to select the band FM or AMUsing the front panel Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you desire To step through each channel in orderSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other componentsRecalling settings stored in the remote control Exit Select Function blink on the remote control If you want to cancel the Remote Setup modePress the Learning button You want to control the Tuner button cannot beLock symbol Locking the SettingsPress Exit to return to the LEARNING/SELECT Function screen Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operationsCD player operations Disc= RDM ~ Track= Edit Mode MD operationsName ~ DispStandard TV screen TV operationsDigital TV screen STB DTV operations Catv operationsDigital Tuner screen STB satellite tuner operations Satellite Tuner screenOFF/ON L1-3Cassette deck operations DeckSINGLE/DECK REC MuteOther screen for preset operations VCR operationsTV/VCR CD-R operationsUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecording from Video Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorMulti Operations Performing multi operations System OFF FUNCTION. Press the Receiver buttonUsing System OFF Select a stop or a power commandPress Exit to leave the System OFF set up mode Press the System OFF buttonResetting the Remote Control Setting up the direct functionSet up example Multi-RoomMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room IR receiver MR-100MULTI-ROOM set up Select the Volume Level by pressing Variable or FixedPress the Multi Room button Select the IR Receiver typePress the Multi Room & Source button Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Control button Press Masuter Volume +/- to adjust Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemVolume Control Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic SurroundTroubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA

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