Pioneer VSX-29TX STB satellite tuner operations, Satellite Tuner screen, Off/On, L1-3, B/C/D/E

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Remote Control of Other Components

STB (satellite tuner) operations

memo

• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your satellite

tuner 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 button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode.

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

•When presetting a satellite tuner other than one made by PIONEER, screen1 will appear.

•When presetting a PIONEER satellite tuner, screen 2 will appear.

Satellite Tuner screen 1

STB (SAT)

6

MENU

GUIDE

5

 

CH

 

CH

4

 

 

3

OFF /ON

EXIT

2

 

 

L1

1

1

4

7

L2

2

5

8

0

3

7

6

9

L3

8

1

Press to switch the satellite tuner on or off.

2EXIT

Press to exit the current setting of the SAT.

3OFF/ON

Press to switch the satellite tuner off.

4CH –/+

Use to chnage channels on the satellite tuner.

5GUIDE

Use to turn the program information screen on or off.

6MENU

Use to turn the main menu on or off.

7Number buttons

Use to select satellite channels.

Satellite Tuner screen 2

8L1-3

Freely assignable keys where you can enter any command you like-refer to p. 47 for more on this.

4

3

2

1

STB (SAT)

MENU GUIDE

A B C

D E

EXIT

1

4

7

L1

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

L2

1

Press to switch the satellite tuner on or off.

2A/B/C/D/E

Use to make selections from the SAT menu.

53 MENU

Use to turn the main menu on or off.

4GUIDE

Use to turn the program information screen on or off.

5 Number buttons

7

6

Use to select satellite channels.

6L1-2

Freely assignable keys where you can enter any command you like-refer to p. 47 for more on this.

7EXIT

Press to exit the current setting of the SAT.

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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

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