Selecting a Sound Mode, Surround operation | Pioneer VSX-24TX

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Selecting a Sound Mode

To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 24) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources. When using the sound modes, using SPEAKERS A will give the best results. If you use SPEAKERS B the sound will be down mixed to the two front B speakers and the surround sound effect will be lost.

Surround operation

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FUNCTION

		ENTER
				SIGNAL
THX				SELECT
THX			/dts		STANDARD
	SETUP				STANDARD
	SYSTEM	THX	ADVANCED	STANDARD
ADVANCED	REMOTE	MIDNIGHT	DSP	STEREO	STEREO
	SETUP	MIDNIGHT	DSP	STEREO	STEREO
				DIGITAL NR
					DSP
	DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER
		REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Select the sound mode.

•For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX

•For ADVANCED THEATER \ Press ADVANCED THEATER

Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER mode as follows:

=MUSICAL = DRAMA = ACTION

5-D THEATER +

•For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD

•For DSP modes \ Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:

=HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE

THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 +

• For STEREO \ Press STEREO

memo

DSP	STEREO	VSX-27TX
		VSX-27TX
THX	STANDARD
CINEMA	ADVANCED
	ADVANCED

•The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT –/+ (The default setting is 70). Also, the effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THEATER mode by pressing the EFFECT(–/+) button. 5-D THEATER modes cannot be changed.

•The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT –/+.

•When a digital input is selected, using some discs with a huge amount of information may cause the overload indicator to light up. If the overload indicator is lit in the THX, ADVANCED THEATER and DSP mode, the signal may be distorting. To ensure there's no distortion you can switch to the STANDARD mode.

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Contents

VSX-27TXVSX-26TXVSX-24TX For Canadian model Important Notice Important Safety Instructions Information to User Features Table of Contents Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Before You Start Opening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Inches 20 cm Audio Components Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio cords Audio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Only the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cable RFD-1 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-26TX External Decoder Input Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks AM loop antenna Using external antennasAntennas To improve FM reception Speaker terminals Powered sub wooferSpeakers Front Speakers While holding down the Speakers button Speaker placementSpeaker impedance 26TX and 24TX only STANDBY/ON Switched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting additional amplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX Displays & Controls Display = Master Volume Front Panel VSX-27TX/26TX # Midnight button See p.41 Signal Select button See p.40@ Loudness button See p.42 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.60 $ Digital NR button See p.41 Master Volume Front Panel VSX-24TX Video Input jacks See p.9 $ Signal Select button See p.40# Digital NR button See p.41 + Speakers A/B buttons Input ATT button Remote Control # Master Volume button System SET UP buttonRemote Setup button Signal Select button Press System Setup button Surround Sound Set UpSetting Up for Surround Sound On Screen Display Press the 5or arrow buttons to move the hand To the mode you want. Then press EnterGo on to the next page to continue set up Select a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 buttons Speaker SettingSelect Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Press Enter Surround default setting is Large Front default setting is LargeCenter default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YES Use the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Channel DelaySpeaker using the commands below Distance from your listening position to each Channel Level Channel DELAY, it will already be selectedSelect aTEST Tone mode Select Channel Level if continuing from If you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Auto modeManu mode To exit before outputting the Test Tone Specify the crossover frequency for your small Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Speakers Select Exit and press Enter to return to System Setup MenuBass Peak Level Manager MAX Range ControlUse the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or Use the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that Digital-In SelectChoose a Digital in and assign it an input function Matches the component hooked up to that digital Playing Sources with Stereo Sound IndicatorBasic Playback Receiver Sound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode Hall Stereo modeDSP modes Jazz Surround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode Memo Default setting is Stereo For more see Sound Modes pPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Each press switches the signal in the order below Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSignal Select = Auto = Analog = Digital = AC-3RF Listening in Midnight Listening Mode Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function 96kHz 24bit Performance Listening in Loudness ModeExternal decoder playback Press External Decoder Direct playback Adjusting bass and treble tone controlAdjusting the brightness of the display front panel only MPX Mode Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Direct Access Tuning Tune in the desired station Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press Memory to activate the memory function Use the number buttons to select the channel you want Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations To skip through each channel in order Recalling preset codes Remote Control of Other componentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Press Remote Setup Component you want to control Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modePress the Multi Control button for Press the 2/3 buttons to choose the function Video Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toSelect the Learning Setup mode Mode Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning SetupPress the button to be programmed To program additional operations for the current component Source Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations TOP Menu Enter TV/VCR VCR & DVD video recorder operationsChannel -/+ = Menu CD player operations Disc Disc DISP/CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MDMD operations Exit STB satellite tuner operationsGuide Menu STB DTV operations Press to switch the TV on or off TV operations Cassette deck operations Number buttons 1~6 Record monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Prepare the source you want to record and put Receiver in that function. Set the SignalRecording from Digital Audio Components Select to digital First, decide the component youd like to Set the Signal Select to analogRecording from Video Components Record and put the receiver in that function Multi Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress Remote Setup Using the system off button Performing multi operations To select the Direct Function mode Setting up the direct functionPress Remote Setup and 4 at the same time Remote Back Light Erasing all signals learned & preset codes Resetting the Remote ControlErasing the learned remote control commands Erasing the multi operations MULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Remote Setup Menu appears on your TV screen. You can MULTI-ROOM set up VSX-27TX/26TX onlyPress System Setup on the remote control Again Press the Control button Using the front panel 27TX/26TX with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Multi Room & Source button Within ten seconds of , select the Function with Receiver Station -/+ Press Volume +/- to adjust the volumeClass Number 0~9 Control Laser disc format Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS Surround THX Preset Code List FM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy AM broadcasts Set Signal Select to Analog Specifications VSX-26TX 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces