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Pioneer manual VSX-27TX VSX-26TX VSX-24TX, Audio/Video Multi-Channelreceiver

Models: VSX-24TX VSX-26TX VSX-27TX

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER VSX-27TX VSX-26TX VSX-24TXOperating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE For Canadian modelL’INTERRUPTEUR EST CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE ET NE SÉPARE PAS L’APPAREIL DE LA SOURCE DEIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Information to UserIlluminated Remote Control of Other Components FeaturesDirect Energy MOS amplifier True Home Cinema with THX CertificationPREPARATION SET UP OPERATION Table of ContentsSurround Sound Set Up Using the TunerHow to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control SET UPOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel PREPARATIONCassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components 7Audio cordsVideo Components Connecting Your EquipmentFront 7Audio/Video cords7Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cord or standard video cordExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalVSX-27TXmodel DVD/LD player or LD player VSX-26TX/24TXmodelsConnecting Your Equipment External Decoder InputVSX-27TX Vinyl-coatedwire Using external antennasAntennas 7AM loop antennaSpeakers Powered sub woofer7Speaker terminals Front SpeakersSpeaker impedance 26TX and 24TX only Speaker placementwhile holding down the SPEAKERS button STANDBY/ONPower connections AC OUTLETS Connecting additional amplifiersSWITCHED TOTAL 100 W 0.8 A MAX UNSWITCHED 100 W 0.8 A MAX8 STEREO indicator 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators9 Radio Frequency/Function indicator Surround/dts mode indicators=MASTER VOLUME 2STANDBY indicator8Source indicators VSX-27TXonly Front Panel VSX-27TX/26TX@ LOUDNESS button See p.42 SIGNAL SELECT button See p.40TAPE 2 MONITOR button See p.60 #MIDNIGHT button See p.41Front Panel VSX-24TX MASTER VOLUME8TAPE 2 MONITOR button See p.60 9FL DIMMER button See p.43# DIGITAL NR button See p.41 $ SIGNAL SELECT button See p.40+ SPEAKERS A/B buttons TUNER CONTROL button See p.44-471 2 3 4 5 6 Remote Control1 SOURCE button See p.52-59 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons9REMOTE SETUP button 8SYSTEM SET UP button#MASTER VOLUME button SIGNAL SELECT buttonSetting Up for Surround Sound Surround Sound Set Up2 Press SYSTEM SETUP button On Screen DisplaySurround Sound Set Up SET UP4 Go on to the next page to continue set up Speaker Setting See p.26-271 Select SPEAKER SETTING with the 5´ buttons Speaker SettingPress ENTER Press the buttonCENTER default setting is LARGE FRONT default setting is LARGESURROUND default setting is LARGE SUB WOOFER default setting is YESspeaker using the commands below Channel DelayUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify the distance from your listening position to eachChannel Level CHANNEL DELAY, it will already be selected1 Select CHANNEL LEVEL if continuing from 2 Select aTEST TONE modeTo exit before outputting the TEST TONE If you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meterTo exit while outputting the TEST TONE In AUTO modeCrossover Network 3 Select EXIT to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU2 Specify the crossover frequency for your small speakersBass Peak Level Manager SYSTEM SETUP MENU3 Select EXIT and press ENTER to return to the Surround Sound Set Up2 Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or D-RangeControlSET UP Surround Sound Set UpUse the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that Digital-InSelectmatches the component hooked up to that digital terminalBasic Playback 1 Turn on the power of the playback componentPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound OPERATIONSTANDARD mode Sound ModesHOME THX CINEMA mode ADVANCED THEATER modesStereo mode DSP modesHALL JAZZSurround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode STANDARD1 Turn on the receiver Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound5 Play a source for example, a DVD player Basic PlaybackSIGNAL SELECT Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputVSX-27TXmodel = AUTO = ANALOG = DIGITAL = AC-3RF VSX-26TX/24TXmodels =ANALOG DIGITAL+Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode 1 Press STEREO on the remote control or on thefront panel Press MIDNIGHT96kHz 24bit Performance External decoder playbackListening in LOUDNESS Mode Press EXTERNAL DECODER INPress TREBLE -/+to adjust the high frequencies Adjusting bass and treble tone controlPress BASS -/+to adjust the low frequencies Direct playbackAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the Tuner4 Adjust the volume For Automatic TuningUsing the Tuner Direct Access TuningAccess tuning mode To cancel before inputting the frequencyMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Using the front panel1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press MEMORY to activate the memory functionRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control1 Press TUNER 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class numberRecalling preset codes Remote Control of Other components2 Press REMOTE SETUP To cancel the PRESET RECALL SETUP modecontrolled, enter the 3 digit setup code Remote Control of Other Components4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to controlPress REMOTE SETUP and 2 at the same time to Press REMOTE SETUPselect the LEARNING SETUP mode The REMOTE SET UP menu appears on your TV screen5 Press the button to be programmed Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the LEARNING SETUPmode To program operations for another componentDVD or LD player operations Using Remote Control with Other Components1SOURCE TOP MENU0CHANNEL -/+ VCR & DVD video recorder operationsENTER TV/VCR =MENU5 Number buttons CD player operations0DISC Remote Control of Other Components6 +10 MD operations0DISC DISP/CHARA Remote Control of Other Components2 ÷7÷3÷8÷1 A/B/C/D/E STB satellite tuner operations3Number buttons 4GUIDE1 SOURCE STB DTV operations2 DTV MENU 3 DTV ON/OFF2DTV MENU TV operations96 5÷÷2÷3÷ENTER Control to Control Other Components,“ p5Number buttons 1~6 Cassette deck operationsRemote Control of Other Components 1 SOURCEthat function. Remember, SIGNAL SELECT must be Using Other Functionssource component TAPE 2 indicator off Recording from Audio Componentsthe receiver in that function. Set the SIGNAL Using Other FunctionsRecording from Digital Audio Components 1 Prepare the source you want to record and putRecording from Video Components Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog1 First, decide the component youd like to record and put the receiver in that functionUsing Other Functions Multi OperationsOPERATION 1 Turn on your TV and the receiver7 Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the MULTI Using the system off buttonOPERATION SETUP mode Performing multi operationsPress REMOTE SETUP and 4 at the same time Setting up the direct function3 1 1,4 Remote Back LightErasing the learned remote control commands Resetting the Remote ControlErasing all signals learned & preset codes 1 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 8 forMulti-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOMconnections Sub room2 Press SYSTEM SETUP on the remote control MULTI-ROOMset up VSX-27TX/26TXonly3,4,5 2,6 Using Other Functions1 Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE button 3,4,52 Press the CONTROL button the INPUT SELECTORCLASS 2 Press VOLUME +/- to adjust the volumeRECEIVER STATION -/+PIONEER component bearing the ë mark Remote ControlTo CONTROL IN terminal of anotherDolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Pro Logic SurroundTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code ListSymptom TroubleshootingCause RemedySymptom Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingCause RemedyVSX-27TX Amplifier Section SpecificationsVSX-26TX VSX-24TX8 0 0 - 4 2 1 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CAUTIONEIA We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

AUDIO/VIDEO

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Operating Instructions