Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Basic Receiver LCD Screens, Receiver Main Screen, Receiver SUB Screen

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Displays & Controls

Basic Receiver LCD Screens

Receiver MAIN Screen

 

 

 

1

 

2

0

Receiver

MAIN

SUB

 

9

 

DSP

STEREO

 

 

 

 

/ dts

 

EFFECT

 

 

THX

ADVANCED

STANDARD

 

 

 

THEATER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

MIDNIGHT

DIRECT

 

 

3

 

SIGNAL

 

 

DIGITAL

LOUDNESS

 

SELECT

4

 

NR

 

 

76 5

1 Receiver MAIN button

Press this button to select the main receiver screen (above) when the remote control is on the sub receiver screen.

2EFFECT +/- button

Use these buttons to increase or decrease the amount of effect applied in a DSP or Advanced Theater mode. When the amount of effect is increased in a DSP/ Advanced Theater mode the characteristics of that mode become stronger and more noticeable. The scale ranges from 10-90 with 70 as the default setting. First turn on the DSP/Advanced Theater mode you want (by pressing the DSP/Advanced Theater button until you get the mode) and then increase or decrease the amount of effect.

3/dts buttons (See p.36)

Press these buttons to put the receiver in the selected surround sound mode. For more information on the modes

4SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.38)

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG : To select an analog signal.

DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2).

AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2).

AUTO : This is the default. If there are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects digital.

5DIRECT button

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.

6LOUDNESS button (See p.41)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.

7DIGITAL NR button (See p.39)

8MIDNIGHT button (See p.40)

Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off.

9DSP button (See p.36)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.

0STEREO button (See p.36)

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

Receiver SUB Screen

1 2

 

Receiver

MAIN

SUB

7

TAPE 2

EXTERNAL

 

 

 

MONITOR

5.1CH

 

 

6

 

 

BASS

TREBLE

5

INPUTATT.

 

 

 

CH SYSTEM

LEVEL SETUP

4 3

1Receiver SUB button

Press this button to select the sub receiver screen (above) when the remote control is on the main receiver screen.

2BASS & TREBLE (+/–) buttons (See p.41)

Use to adjust the high and low frequencies (STEREO mode only).

3SYSTEM SET UP button

Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see “Setting for Surround Sound “ starting on p. 23.

4CHANNEL LEVEL button (See 27-28)

Use this feature to adjust the level of individual speakers during playback of a source.

5INPUT ATT button

Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful, thus causing the receiver to distort (the overload indicator will light furiously).

6EXTERNAL 5.1 CHANNEL button (See p.40)

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

7TAPE 2 MONITOR button (see p.59)

Selects the tape deck (or MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made.

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only).

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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 cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Optical cable Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables 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 MAXFront Panel = Master VolumeDisplays & Controls 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 SUB Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver Main 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 ToneIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Auto modeManual mode 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 SoundSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode 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 PerformanceMain screen or on the front panel Listening in Midnight Listening ModeExternal decoder playback Bass + Listening in Loudness modeAdjusting bass and treble tone control Press FL Dimmer Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel onlyDirect playback MPX Mode Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning 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 orderRecalling settings stored in the remote control Remote Control of Other componentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components 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 bePress Exit to return to the LEARNING/SELECT Function screen Locking the SettingsLock symbol Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operationsCD player operations Disc= RDM ~ Track= Edit Mode MD operationsName ~ DispDigital TV screen TV operationsStandard TV screen Digital Tuner screen Catv operationsSTB DTV operations 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 Control button Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Multi Room & Source button Volume Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Masuter Volume +/- to adjust 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 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces

VSX-29TX specifications

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