Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Initial Set Up

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Initial Set Up

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4 Press each cross point in the middle to align the remote control touch panel with the LCD panel underneath.

Touch Panel Adjust

EXIT

RECEIVER

 

DVD/LD

 

TV/SAT

 

TOUCH CROSS POINT

 

VCR1

 

VCR2

 

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

CD

TUNER

TV

CONTROL

This adjustment will make sure your remote control is calibrated correctly.

When you've touched all four cross points the screen will show the word "COMPLETE" and automatically return to the LCD COMMANDER screen.

5 Decide which other adjustments you‘d like to make and press those buttons. The different possibilities are:

Ç

BEEP ON : When you have sent a command (pushed a button) the remote control will beep once if the command is completed or beep twice if the command is not possible. You can turn this function ON or OFF by pushing this button (the default setting is

RECEIVER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Touch Panel Adjust

EXIT

COMPLETE

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

CD

TUNER

TV

CONTROL

ON).

LCD CONTRAST : You can lighten or darken the contrast on the remote control screen. Use the – /+ buttons to change the contrast.

LCD TIMER : In order to save the battery a timer will automatically turn the remote control off after a set amount of time if no commands are entered. You can choose how long the idle remote control will stay on before the timer turns it off. You can set this function in a range of 10-60 seconds. The default setting is 10 seconds. Use the – /+ buttons to adjust the number of seconds for the timer setting.

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(SYSTEM SETUP screens and REMOTE SETUP screens, as well as the screens within those operations, are all fixed to stay on 60 seconds. If no command is entered they will turn off after 60 seconds.)

RECEIVER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

LCD Commander

 

EXIT

TOUCH PANEL

BEEP ON

ADJUSTMENT

 

 

LCD CONTRAST

 

LCD TIMER : 10 SEC

 

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

CD

TUNER

TV

CONTROL

6 When finished with adjustments press the EXIT button repeatedly to go back to the RECEIVER screen.

memo You can press EXIT anytime to go back a screen or repeatedly to escape this set up mode.

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Contents VSX-29TX 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 StartInstalling the Receiver Opening the Front PanelAudio Components Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio cordsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsOptical cable DVD/LD player Or LD player External Decoder InputExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksAM loop antenna Using external antennasAntennas To improve FM receptionSpeaker terminals Powered sub wooferSpeakers Front SpeakersSpeaker placement Switched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting Additional AmplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplays & Controls = Master VolumeFront Panel # Midnight button See p.40 Signal Select button See p.38@ Loudness button See p.41 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.59 $ Digital NR button See p.39Display Remote Control Receiver Main Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver SUB Screen Press Remote Setup on the remote control Initial Set UpSetting Up 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 MenuAuto automatic Test Tone Channel LevelPress the Channel Level button Manual manual Test ToneManual mode Auto modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter 80 Hz Crossover NetworkPress Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency 100 HzBass Peak Level Manager Dynamic Range Control Digital Input Select Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo SoundHome THX Cinema mode Standard modeSound Modes Hall Stereo modeDSP modes JazzSurround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode 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 Press Tuner Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press Band button on the remote to select the band FM or AMTune in the station you want Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press Memory to activate the memory functionUse the number buttons to select the channel you desire Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations 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 Press the Learning button Select Function blink on the remote controlIf you want to cancel the Remote Setup mode 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 operations= RDM CD player operationsDisc ~ TrackName = Edit ModeMD operations ~ DispStandard TV screen TV operationsDigital TV screen STB DTV operations Catv operationsDigital Tuner screen OFF/ON STB satellite tuner operationsSatellite Tuner screen L1-3SINGLE/DECK Cassette deck operationsDeck REC MuteTV/VCR Other screen for preset operationsVCR operations CD-R operationsRecording from Video Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorMulti Operations Performing multi operations System OFF FUNCTION. Press the Receiver buttonPress Exit to leave the System OFF set up mode Using System OFFSelect a stop or a power command Press the System OFF buttonResetting the Remote Control Setting up the direct functionMULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Sub room IR receiver MR-100Press the Multi Room button MULTI-ROOM set upSelect the Volume Level by pressing Variable or Fixed 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 Laser disc format Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS SurroundFM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy AM broadcastsAnalog Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA

VSX-29TX specifications

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