Table of Contents | Pioneer VSX-24TX, VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX manual

Table of Contents

Before You Start	6
Checking the Supplied Accessories	6
How to Use This Manual	6
Preparing the Remote Control	6
Installing the Receiver	7
Opening the Front Panel	7
Connecting Your Equipment	8
Audio Components	8
Video Components	9
Digital Connections	10
External Decoder Input	12
Antennas	13
Speakers	14
Connecting Additional Amplifiers	16
Power Connections (AC OUTLETS)	16
Displays & Controls	17
Display	17
Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX)	18
Front Panel (VSX-24TX)	20
Remote Control	22
Surround Sound Set Up	24
On Screen Display	24
Setting Up for Surround Sound	24
Basic Playback	35
Playing Source with Stereo Sound	35
Sound Modes	36
Selecting a Sound Mode	38
Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound	39
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input	40
Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function)	41
Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode	41
External Decoder Input Playback	42
96kHz 24Bit Performance	42
Listening in LOUDNESS Mode	42
Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control)	43
Direct Playback	43
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display	43
Using the Tuner	44
Automatic and Manual Tuning	44
Direct Access Tuning	45
Memorizing Frequently Used Stations	46
Recalling Memorized Stations	47
Remote Control of Other Components	48
Setting Up the Remote to Control Other Components	48
Recalling Preset Codes	48
Learning Mode : Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls ...	50
Using Remote Control with Other Components	52
Using Other Functions	60
Recording from Audio Components	60
Recording from Digital Audio Components	61
Recording from Video Components	62
Multi Operations	63
Resetting the Remote Control	66
Multi-Room	67
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving	72
Dolby Digital	72
DTS	73
THX	74
Preset Code List	75
Troubleshooting	76
Specifications	78

PREPARATION

SET UP

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Pioneer VSX-24TX, VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX manual Table of Contents

Contents

VSX-27TXVSX-26TXVSX-24TX Important Notice For Canadian model Information to User Important Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cm Cassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Audio cords Audio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsOnly the VSX-27TX has a RF in jack Optical cable RFD-1 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-26TX Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder Input Antennas Using external antennasAM loop antenna To improve FM reception Speakers Powered sub wooferSpeaker terminals Front Speakers Speaker impedance 26TX and 24TX only Speaker placementWhile holding down the Speakers button STANDBY/ON Power connections AC Outlets Connecting additional amplifiersSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX Display Displays & Controls Front Panel VSX-27TX/26TX = Master Volume @ Loudness button See p.42 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.60 Signal Select button See p.40# Midnight button See p.41 $ Digital NR button See p.41 Front Panel VSX-24TX Master Volume # Digital NR button See p.41 + Speakers A/B buttons $ Signal Select button See p.40Video Input jacks See p.9 Input ATT button Remote Control Remote Setup button System SET UP button# Master Volume button Signal Select button Setting Up for Surround Sound Surround Sound Set UpPress System Setup button 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 Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Speaker SettingSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 buttons Press Enter Center default setting is Large Front default setting is LargeSurround default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YES Speaker using the commands below Channel DelayUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Distance from your listening position to each Select aTEST Tone mode Channel DELAY, it will already be selectedChannel Level Select Channel Level if continuing from Manu mode Auto modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter To exit before outputting the Test Tone Crossover Network Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuSpecify the crossover frequency for your small 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 Choose a Digital in and assign it an input function Digital-In SelectUse the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that Matches the component hooked up to that digital Basic Playback IndicatorPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound Receiver Sound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode DSP modes Stereo modeHall 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 Signal Select Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputEach press switches the signal in the order below = Auto = Analog = Digital = AC-3RF Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function Listening in Midnight Listening Mode External decoder playback Listening in Loudness Mode96kHz 24bit Performance 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 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations Using the front panelTune in the desired station Press Memory to activate the memory function Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote controlUse the number buttons to select the channel you want To skip through each channel in order Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other componentsRecalling preset codes Press Remote Setup Press the Multi Control button for Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modeComponent you want to control Press the 2/3 buttons to choose the function Video Press Remote Setup and 2 at the same time toSelect the Learning Setup mode Press the button to be programmed Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning SetupMode To program additional operations for the current component DVD or LD player operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource TOP Menu Channel -/+ VCR & DVD video recorder operationsEnter TV/VCR = Menu Disc CD player operations Disc DISP/CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MDMD operations Guide STB satellite tuner operationsExit Menu STB DTV operations TV operations Press to switch the TV on or off Number buttons 1~6 Cassette deck operations Record monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Recording from Digital Audio Components Receiver in that function. Set the SignalPrepare the source you want to record and put Select to digital Recording from Video Components Set the Signal Select to analogFirst, decide the component youd like to Record and put the receiver in that function Multi Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress Remote Setup Performing multi operations Using the system off button Press Remote Setup and 4 at the same time Setting up the direct functionTo select the Direct Function mode Remote Back Light Erasing the learned remote control commands Resetting the Remote ControlErasing all signals learned & preset codes Erasing the multi operations MULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Press System Setup on the remote control MULTI-ROOM set up VSX-27TX/26TX onlyRemote Setup Menu appears on your TV screen. You can Again Press the Multi Room & Source button Using the front panel 27TX/26TX with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Control button Within ten seconds of , select the Function with Class Press Volume +/- to adjust the volumeReceiver Station -/+ Number 0~9 Control Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround DTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic Surround THX Preset Code List Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcasts Analog Set Signal Select to VSX-26TX Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces