Pioneer VSX-29TX manual TV operations, Standard TV screen, Digital TV screen

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Remote Control of Other Components

TV operations

memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote

Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 47-50).

•To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT or TV CONTROL button to set the remote to the TV operation mode.

•For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the your TV.

•The "Standard" screen will appear when presetting the TV/SAT (or any other) function button. When presetting the TV CONTROL function button the "Digital" TV screen will appear.

Standard TV screen

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

1

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to switch the TV on or off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR1

 

 

CH

 

CH

1

2

3

VCR2

2

MENU

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use to select different menus on a DTV screen.

 

VOL

 

VOL

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

3

ANT

4

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY/

Use to select the type of antenna you have hooked up to your TV.

3

ANT

MENU

MUTE

7

8

9

ENTER

 

 

4

MUTE

2

 

FUNCTION

L1

0

ENTER

 

1

 

 

 

Press to mute or restore the volume.

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

VOL (–/+)

 

 

 

0

9

 

8

 

 

Press to control the volume of the TV

 

 

 

 

-

6 CH (–/+)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use these buttons to change the channel of the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 Number buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use to select a specific TV channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons (not all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

models require this step).

9 L1

Digital TV screen

A freely assignable key where you can enter any command you like—refer to p. 47 for more on this.

0TV FUNCTION

Press TV FUNCTION to select the TV for remote control operation.

-%÷Þ÷@÷#÷ENTER

%÷Þ÷@÷#: Use to select or adjust items on the menu screen.

ENTER : Use to activate the selected function.

1DTV ON/OFF

TV

6

BLUE

GREEN

RED

5

MENU

ANT

YELLOW

4

DTV

 

 

3

MUTE

L1

MENU

2

DTV

CHANNEL

1

ON/OFF RETURN

1 2

45

7 8

0

3

6

9

ENTER

7

8

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

ENTER

Press to switch the DTV mode on or off.

2MUTE

Press to mute or restore the volume.

3DTV MENU

Press to select the DTV menu.

STANDBY/

4 ANT

Use to select the type of antenna you have hooked up to your TV.

5MENU

Use to select different menus on a DTV screen.

0 9

-

6BLUE/GREEN/RED/YELLOW

Use to make selections from the DTV menu.

7Number buttons

Use to select a specific TV channel.

8ENTER

memo You can operate your TV by using the TV

Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons (not all

control buttons as well.

models require this step).

on

off

 

9 CHANNEL RETURN button

BACK LIGHT

 

Use to return to the previous channel.

CONTROL

 

 

TV

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

0 L1

SETUP

 

 

 

FUNCTION

 

MD/TAPE1

CH +

 

Freely assignable key where you can enter any command you like-

 

TV CONTROL

CD

CH –

refer to p. 47 for more on this.

 

VOL +

buttons

TUNER

VOL –

- %÷Þ÷@÷#÷ENTER

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%÷Þ÷@÷#: Use to select or adjust items on the menu screen.

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ENTER : Use to activate the selected function.

 

 

 

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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 cordsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesOptical 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 MAX= Master Volume Displays & ControlsFront 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 Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver Main ScreenReceiver 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 ToneAuto mode Manual 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 SoundStandard mode Home THX Cinema 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 PerformanceListening in Midnight Listening Mode External decoder playbackMain screen or on the front panel Listening in Loudness mode Adjusting bass and treble tone controlBass + Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel only Direct playbackPress FL Dimmer Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningMPX 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 orderRemote Control of Other components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control 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 beLocking the Settings Lock symbolPress 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 ~ DispTV operations Standard TV screenDigital TV screen Catv operations STB DTV 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 typeUsing the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system Press the Multi Room & Source buttonPress the Control button Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system Press Masuter Volume +/- to adjustVolume 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 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesEIA

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