Pioneer VSX-29TX manual System OFF, FUNCTION. Press the Receiver button

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Using Other Functions

System OFF

The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with the push of only one button on the LCD commander. For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD player and turn off the receiver itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode. The receiver itself will go off automatically as well.

The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different SYSTEM OFF operations based on eight possible components.

memo Be sure to recall or learn the remote commands for each component before programming the SYSTEM OFF function (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components“, p. 47).

RECEIVER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

3

 

1

2

1

Press the REMOTE SETUP button.

Remote Setup

EXIT

 

2

Press the MULTI OPERATION button.

 

REMOTE

 

 

To cancel MULTI OPERATION

 

SETUP

 

 

LCD

MULTI OPERATION

 

 

 

 

Press REMOTE SETUP button again

COMMANDER

 

 

MD/TAPE1

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESET RECALL DIRECT FUNCTION

CD

3 The next screen will instruct you to SELECT

LEARNING

TUNER

 

 

FUNCTION. Press the RECEIVER button.

 

TV

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

Press the EXIT button.

RECEIVER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Multi Operation

EXIT

SELECT FUNCTION

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

CD

TUNER

TV

CONTROL

4 Next you should select the command number you want the process to start with. Of course it's logical to start with 1 so press command 1 button (the box the 1 with inside it).

This tells the receiver this will be the first command. The number will become shaded.

To go back one step

Press the EXIT button

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the EXIT button repeatedly.

4

System OFF

EXIT

REMOTE

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

SELECT NUMBER

 

DVD/LD

2

3

MD/TAPE1

1

 

TV/SAT

 

 

CD

VCR1

4

5

TUNER

 

 

VCR2

 

CLEAR

TV

 

CONTROL

 

 

5 Select the FUNCTION button of the component which you want to stop or turn off (for example, stop your DVD player) and press that FUNCTION button on the remote control.

The screen for that component will appear in the LCD display.

To go back one step

Press the EXIT button.

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the EXIT button repeatedly.

5

RECEIVER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

System OFF

EXIT

SELECT FUNCTION

1 2 3

4 5

CLEAR

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

CD

TUNER

TV

CONTROL

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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 cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Optical cable Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables 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 MAXFront Panel = Master VolumeDisplays & Controls # 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 SUB Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver Main 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 ToneIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Auto modeManual mode 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 SoundSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode 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 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 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 orderRecalling settings stored in the remote control Remote Control of Other componentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components 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 bePress Exit to return to the LEARNING/SELECT Function screen Locking the SettingsLock symbol Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operations= RDM CD player operationsDisc ~ TrackName = Edit ModeMD operations ~ DispDigital TV screen TV operationsStandard TV screen Digital Tuner screen Catv operationsSTB DTV operations 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 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 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 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces

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