Remote Control of Other Components

VCR operations

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• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your VCR

deck into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the receiver (see “Setting Up the

 

 

Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 47-50).

To perform these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR operation mode.

For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.

6

7

 

VCR

 

 

5

 

1

 

 

4

REC

4

 

 

3

TV/

7

CH CH

2

VCR

 

 

L3

L1

L2

10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

L4

1

 

Press to switch the VCR on or off.

 

2 CH –/+

 

Use to change channels on the VCR's tuner.

 

3 1÷Á

8

1 : Press to rewind the tape.

Á : Press to fast foward the tape.

4 REC ¦

Press to start recording.

5 7

Press to stop playback.

9

6 3

Press to start playback.

 

 

7 8

Press to pause playback.

8Number buttons

Use to change channels on the VCR.

9L1-4

Freely assignable keys where you can enter any commands you like-refer to p. 47 for more on this.

0TV/VCR

Use this button to switch the VCR between it's TV tuner and the video function.

Other screen for preset operations

In addition to the operations mentioned in this section up to this point, the VSX-29TX is equipped with remote control screens to deal with a variety of cutting edge technologies and components that may or may not have appeared on the market yet. These include: CD-R (CD write-once discs deck), CD-RW (CD rewritable discs deck), and the latest innovation, DVD video recorder.

If you have one of these components you can access the preset screen by going to the preset recall section of this manual (p. 47) and following the instructions therein. Select the appropriate screen from the list presented and assign it to a function button in the manner described. Then you can access the screen by simply pressing that function button. Below are a list of the screens of cutting edge components you can access.

CD-R operations

Essentially all the controls are the same as those explaining the screen for a regular CD player with the added feature of being able to record. The (¦ REC) and the REC MUTE buttons are explained on p.57 under the cassette deck explanations.

DVD Video Recorder operations

Essentially all the controls are the same as those explaining the screen for a regular DVD player with the added feature of being able to record. The record button (¦ REC) is explained on p.57 under the cassette deck explanations. REC STOP is a special DVD video recorder control that stops the recording but lets you start again at any time.

CD-R

 

 

 

DVD Video Recorder

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

1

2

3

REC

4

5

6

 

REC

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

7

8

9

 

REC

7

8

9

MUTE

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

 

PRGM RDM

10

10

C

MENU

CH

CH

0

10

 

 

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Pioneer VSX-29TX manual VCR operations, Other screen for preset operations, Tv/Vcr, CD-R operations

VSX-29TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-29TX is a highly regarded audio-video receiver that combines advanced technology and robust performance, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts seeking immersive home theater experiences. Released as part of Pioneer's esteemed VSX series, this receiver is designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and versatility for all forms of media.

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