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Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Listening in Midnight Listening Mode, External decoder playback

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Basic Playback

Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode

This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while the noisier sounds don’t become overly loud or distorted. It does this by bringing all the sounds in a given soundtrack closer together in volume. Compare this feature with the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (only for Dolby Digital sources) on p. 31.

MIDNIGHT

Press MIDNIGHT on the remote control’s Receiver

Receiver

MAIN SUB

MAIN screen or on the front panel.

DSP

STEREO

Each press switches MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off.

/ dts

EFFECT

SELECT

VOLUME

SIGNAL

MIDNIGHT

STEREO

ADVANCED

SP A

dB

THX

STANDARD

DIGITAL

THEATER

AUTO

MIDNIGHT

DIRECT

SIGNAL

DIGITAL

LOUDNESS

SELECT

• The effect adjusts itself automatically in accordance with

NR

memo

the volume level.

• You can’t use the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode with the THX,

MIDNIGHT

DIRECT or EXTERNAL DECODER modes.

External decoder playback

This feature allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs.

EXTERNAL 5.1 CH

Receiver		MAIN	SUB
TAPE 2	EXTERNAL
MONITOR	5.1CH
		BASS	TREBLE
INPUT
ATT.
		CH	SYSTEM
		LEVEL	SETUP

EXTERNAL DECODER IN

Press EXTERNAL 5.1 ch on the remote control’s Receiver SUB screen. On the front panel press EXTERNAL DECODER IN.

Each press switches the input between the previous mode and

EXTERNAL DECODER.

SIGNAL						VOLUME

SELECT				A

ANALOG SP

dB

memo When EXTERNAL DECODER is selected only the volume level and channel levels can be set. All of this unit’s other features (DSP

modes, ADVANCED THEATER modes, DIRECT mode, TONE controls, etc.), as well as the TUNER and PHONO modes, cannot be used. Also, all speaker settings and other setup settings have no effect.

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Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Listening in Midnight Listening Mode, External decoder playback, Main screen or on the front panel

Contents

VSX-29TX For Canadian model Important NoticeImportant Safety Instructions Information to UserFeatures Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartInstalling the Receiver Opening the Front PanelConnecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components Audio cordsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsOptical cable External Decoder Input Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerDVD/LD player Or LD player Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksUsing external antennas AntennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionPowered sub woofer SpeakersSpeaker terminals Front SpeakersSpeaker placement Connecting Additional Amplifiers Power connections AC OutletsSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplays & Controls = Master VolumeFront Panel Signal Select button See p.38 @ Loudness button See p.41 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.59# Midnight button See p.40 $ Digital NR button See p.39Display Remote Control Receiver Main Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver SUB Screen Initial Set Up Setting Up the Remote ControlPress Remote Setup on 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 MenuChannel Level Press the Channel Level buttonAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test ToneManual mode Auto modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Crossover Network Press Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency80 Hz 100 HzBass Peak Level Manager Dynamic Range Control Digital Input Select Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo SoundHome THX Cinema mode Standard modeSound Modes Stereo mode DSP modesHall JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurround operation Press ReceiverPlaying Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Back LightSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function 96kHz 24bit PerformanceExternal decoder playback Listening in Midnight Listening ModeMain screen or on the front panel Adjusting bass and treble tone control Listening in Loudness modeBass + Direct playback Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel onlyPress FL Dimmer Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerMPX Mode Direct Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyPress Tuner Press Band button on the remote to select the band FM or AMUsing the front panel Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you desire To step through each channel in orderSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other componentsRecalling settings stored in the remote control Exit Select Function blink on the remote control If you want to cancel the Remote Setup modePress the Learning button You want to control the Tuner button cannot beLock symbol Locking the SettingsPress Exit to return to the LEARNING/SELECT Function screen Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operationsCD player operations Disc= RDM ~ Track= Edit Mode MD operationsName ~ DispStandard TV screen TV operationsDigital TV screen STB DTV operations Catv operationsDigital Tuner screen STB satellite tuner operations Satellite Tuner screenOFF/ON L1-3Cassette deck operations DeckSINGLE/DECK REC MuteOther screen for preset operations VCR operationsTV/VCR CD-R operationsUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecording from Video Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorMulti Operations Performing multi operations System OFF FUNCTION. Press the Receiver buttonUsing System OFF Select a stop or a power commandPress Exit to leave the System OFF set up mode Press the System OFF buttonResetting the Remote Control Setting up the direct functionSet up example Multi-RoomMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room IR receiver MR-100MULTI-ROOM set up Select the Volume Level by pressing Variable or FixedPress the Multi Room button Select the IR Receiver typePress the Multi Room & Source button Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Control button Press Masuter Volume +/- to adjust Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemVolume Control Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic SurroundTroubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA