Pioneer VSX-29TX VCR operations, Other screen for preset operations, Tv/Vcr, CD-R operations

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Remote Control of Other Components

VCR operations

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

deck 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 VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR operation mode.

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

6

7

 

VCR

 

 

5

 

1

 

 

4

REC

4

 

 

3

TV/

7

CH CH

2

VCR

 

 

L3

L1

L2

10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

L4

1

 

Press to switch the VCR on or off.

 

2 CH –/+

 

Use to change channels on the VCR's tuner.

 

3 1÷Á

8

1 : Press to rewind the tape.

Á : Press to fast foward the tape.

4 REC ¦

Press to start recording.

5 7

Press to stop playback.

9

6 3

Press to start playback.

 

 

7 8

Press to pause playback.

8Number buttons

Use to change channels on the VCR.

9L1-4

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

0TV/VCR

Use this button to switch the VCR between it's TV tuner and the video function.

Other screen for preset operations

In addition to the operations mentioned in this section up to this point, the VSX-29TX is equipped with remote control screens to deal with a variety of cutting edge technologies and components that may or may not have appeared on the market yet. These include: CD-R (CD write-once discs deck), CD-RW (CD rewritable discs deck), and the latest innovation, DVD video recorder.

If you have one of these components you can access the preset screen by going to the preset recall section of this manual (p. 47) and following the instructions therein. Select the appropriate screen from the list presented and assign it to a function button in the manner described. Then you can access the screen by simply pressing that function button. Below are a list of the screens of cutting edge components you can access.

CD-R operations

Essentially all the controls are the same as those explaining the screen for a regular CD player with the added feature of being able to record. The (¦ REC) and the REC MUTE buttons are explained on p.57 under the cassette deck explanations.

DVD Video Recorder operations

Essentially all the controls are the same as those explaining the screen for a regular DVD player with the added feature of being able to record. The record button (¦ REC) is explained on p.57 under the cassette deck explanations. REC STOP is a special DVD video recorder control that stops the recording but lets you start again at any time.

CD-R

 

 

 

DVD Video Recorder

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

1

2

3

REC

4

5

6

 

REC

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

7

8

9

 

REC

7

8

9

MUTE

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

 

PRGM RDM

10

10

C

MENU

CH

CH

0

10

 

 

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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

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