Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Specifications

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Specifications

Continuous average power output of 120 watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front).

Continuous Power Output

Front

120 W + 120 W (20-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω)

Center

120 W (20-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω)

Rear

120 W + 120 W (20-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω)

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

PHONO MM

4.7 mV/47 kΩ

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TAPE 2

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335 mV/47 kΩ

Phono Overload level (T.H.D.0.1 %, 1kHz)

PHONO MM

120 mV

Frequency Response

 

PHONO MM

20 Hz to 20,000 ± 0.3 dB

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TAPE 2

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5 Hz to 100,000 Hz –3+0dB

Output (Level/Impedance)

VCR 1 REC, VCR 2 REC, MD/TAPE 1 REC, TAPE 2 REC ..... 335 mV/2.2 kΩ

Tone Control

 

BASS

± 6 dB (100 Hz)

TREBLE

± 6 dB (10 kHz)

LOUDNESS

+3 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)

PHONO MM

80 dB

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TAPE 2

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101 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)]

PHONO MM

80 dB

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TAPE 2

..................................................................................... 83 dB

*Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers.

**Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.

FM Tuner Section

 

 

 

Frequency Range

 

87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Usable Sensitivity

Mono: 13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/75 Ω)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

 

Mono: 20.2 dBf

 

 

 

Stereo: 38.6 dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf)

 

 

Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)

Distortion

 

Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz)

Alternate Channel Selectivity

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60 dB (400 kHz)

Stereo Separation

 

40 dB (1 kHz)

Frequency Response

30 Hz to 15 kHz (± 1) dB

Antenna Input

 

75 Ω unbalanced

AM Tuner Section

 

 

 

Frequency Range

 

530 kHz to 1,700 kHz

Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna)

350 µV/m

Selectivity

 

25 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

 

50 dB

Antenna

 

Loop antenna

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

Power Requirements

 

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

 

460 W, 630 VA

Power Consumption in Standby mode

1.0 W

AC Outlet SWITCHED (×2)

Total 100 W (0.8 A) MAX

AC Outlet UNSWITCHED

 

100 W (0.8 A) MAX

Dimensions

457 (W) × 174 (H) × 470 (D) mm

17-15/16 (W) × 6-13/16 (H) × 18-1/2 (D) in.

Weight (without package)

 

16.7 kg (36 lb 13 oz)

Furnished Parts

 

 

 

FM Antenna

 

1

AM Loop Antenna

 

1

Dry Cell Batteries (SIZE “AA” (IEC LR6))

4

Remote Control Unit

 

1

Cushion for Remote

 

4

Operating Instructions

 

1

VIDEO Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO

Output (Level/Impedance)

1 Vp-p/75 Ω

VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR

Frequency Response

5 Hz to 10 MHz –3+0dB

VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

65 dB

NOTE:

Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.

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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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