External Decoder Input | Pioneer VSX-29TX instruction

Connecting Your Equipment

Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player

Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the AC-3 RF jack and a coaxial or optical connection. If your player has an AC-3 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p. 32).

P

L

VIDEO

PREPARATION

DIGITAL

R

DVD

S2

1

2

3

4

PCM/

/DTS

/LD

IN

IN

PCM/

/DTS IN

OUT

S

S

PREOUT

TV/

S2

L

R

EXTERNAL

SAT

DECODER

IN

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

S2

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

100W(0.8A)MAX

FM UNBAL

L

R

L

VCR1

IN

AC OUTLETS

AC

75Ω

S2

120V 60Hz

C

S

F

OUT

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S2

ANTENNA

L

IN

TAPE2

A

L

IN

Y

VCR2

MONITOR

R

S

OUT

S2

FR

FL

C

SR

SL

R

L

E

R

TO

C

MONITOR

TV

CD

I

C

L

VIDEO

S2

N

A

MD/

OUT

OUT

Y

R

TAPE1

MULTI-

O

S

VIDEO

IN

ROOM

U

W

E

OUT

CONTROL

AM LOOP

&

T

C

SOURCE

R

L

OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE

A

B

IN

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

MULTI-ROOM

PHONO

&

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SOURCE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

RF OUT (AC-3)(LD)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM (CPT.)

1

2 3

DVD/LD player

or LD player

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Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as DIGITAL jack 1 or DIGITAL jack 3 in this diagram) as well, but you DON'T need to make both. Also, be sure to assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT procedure (see p. 32).

External Decoder Input

In some cases you may need an external decoder to play special analog or DVD sources. If you find you need an external decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people this component is unnecessary. (See p.40)

When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

DIGITAL

R

L

VIDEO

DVD

S2

1

2

3

4

PCM/

/DTS

/LD

IN

IN

PCM/

/DTS IN

OUT

S

S

PREOUT

TV/

S2

L

R

EXTERNAL

SAT

IN

IN

DECODER

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

S2

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

100W(0.8A)MAX

FM UNBAL

L

R

L

VCR1

IN

AC OUTLETS

AC

75Ω

S2

120V 60Hz

C

S

F

OUT

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S2

ANTENNA

L

IN

A

L

IN

TAPE2

Y

MONITOR

VCR2

R

S

S2

FR

FL

C

SR

SL

R

L

E

OUT

TO

C

R

OUT

MONITOR

TV

I

P

S2

CD

C

L

VIDEO

N

A

MD/

OUT

OUT

Y

R

TAPE1

MULTI-

O

S

VIDEO

IN

ROOM

U

W

E

OUT

CONTROL

AM LOOP

&

T

C

SOURCE

R

L

OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE

A

B

IN

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

MULTI-ROOM

PHONO

&

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SOURCE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

È

È

È

È

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTPUT

SUB

OUTPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

L

L

R

R

Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks

memo	You can't use the tuner and phono functions
	You can't use the tuner and phono functions
	with an external decoder input.

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Pioneer VSX-29TX manual External Decoder Input, Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player, DVD/LD player Or LD player

VSX-29TX specifications

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Contents

VSX-29TX Important Notice For Canadian model Information to User Important Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote Control Opening the Front Panel Installing the Receiver Audio cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio Components Audio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Optical cable Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player DVD/LD player Or LD player To improve FM reception Using external antennasAntennas AM loop antenna Front Speakers Powered sub wooferSpeakers Speaker terminals Speaker placement Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting Additional AmplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Switched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Front Panel = Master VolumeDisplays & Controls $ Digital NR button See p.39 Signal Select button See p.38@ Loudness button See p.41 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.59 # Midnight button See p.40 Display Remote Control Receiver SUB Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver Main Screen Press the LCD Commander button Initial Set UpSetting Up the Remote Control Press Remote Setup on the remote control Initial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound Speaker Setting If you want to change a setting before proceeding Press Setup OK to return to the System Setup Menu Menu Channel Delay Manual manual Test Tone Channel LevelPress the Channel Level button Auto automatic Test Tone If you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Auto modeManual mode 100 Hz Crossover NetworkPress Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency 80 Hz Bass Peak Level Manager Dynamic Range Control Digital Input Select Playing Source with Stereo Sound Basic Playback Sound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode Jazz Stereo modeDSP modes Hall Press Receiver Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode Surround operation Back Light Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 96kHz 24bit Performance Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function Main 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 Band button on the remote to select the band FM or AM Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press Tuner Press Memory to activate the memory function Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you want To step through each channel in order Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations Use the number buttons to select the channel you desire Recalling settings stored in the remote control Remote Control of Other componentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Exit You want to control the Tuner button cannot be Select Function blink on the remote controlIf you want to cancel the Remote Setup mode Press the Learning button Press Exit to return to the LEARNING/SELECT Function screen Locking the SettingsLock symbol DVD or LD player operations Using Remote Control with Other Components ~ Track CD player operationsDisc = RDM ~ Disp = Edit ModeMD operations Name Digital TV screen TV operationsStandard TV screen Digital Tuner screen Catv operationsSTB DTV operations L1-3 STB satellite tuner operationsSatellite Tuner screen OFF/ON REC Mute Cassette deck operationsDeck SINGLE/DECK CD-R operations Other screen for preset operationsVCR operations TV/VCR Record monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Recording from Video Components Multi Operations Performing multi operations FUNCTION. Press the Receiver button System OFF Press the System OFF button Using System OFFSelect a stop or a power command Press Exit to leave the System OFF set up mode Setting up the direct function Resetting the Remote Control Sub room IR receiver MR-100 Set up exampleMulti-Room MULTI-ROOM connections Select the IR Receiver type MULTI-ROOM set upSelect the Volume Level by pressing Variable or Fixed Press the Multi Room button Press 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 Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc format Surround Dolby DigitalDTS Dolby Pro Logic AM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy FM broadcasts Analog Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces