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.... OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - LIGHTNING - REPLACEMENT PARTS - Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by following conditions: ¶ When the power-supply cord or plug is operated. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION ¶ If this product from touching such power lines or circuits as the original part. HEAT - Unplug this product is in wire to ensure reliable operation of any service or repairs to...
.... OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - LIGHTNING - REPLACEMENT PARTS - Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by following conditions: ¶ When the power-supply cord or plug is operated. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION ¶ If this product from touching such power lines or circuits as the original part. HEAT - Unplug this product is in wire to ensure reliable operation of any service or repairs to...
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... fidelity reproduction from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Regarding the value of the power consumption in the (Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes, decoding switches on page 78. 4 Features Decoding of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that...
... fidelity reproduction from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Regarding the value of the power consumption in the (Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes, decoding switches on page 78. 4 Features Decoding of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL C SR SL R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI OPERATION OUTPUT VIDEO L R TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) INPUT VIDEO TV (monitor) 7 Front VIDEO PHONES 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT SPEAKERS Video camera (etc.) VIDEO INPUT V L R 7 Audio/Video cords Use...
... IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL C SR SL R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI OPERATION OUTPUT VIDEO L R TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) INPUT VIDEO TV (monitor) 7 Front VIDEO PHONES 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT SPEAKERS Video camera (etc.) VIDEO INPUT V L R 7 Audio/Video cords Use...
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... STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE STEREO /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD VIDEO VCR 1 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDN SPEAKERS - SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB or SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB (This display indicates a 6Ω- Front Left Front Center Right Sub Woofer Surround Left Listening Position Surround Right OPERATION memo • Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen...
... STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE STEREO /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD VIDEO VCR 1 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDN SPEAKERS - SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB or SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB (This display indicates a 6Ω- Front Left Front Center Right Sub Woofer Surround Left Listening Position Surround Right OPERATION memo • Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen...
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... outlets is turned on and off and the power cord is disconnected from the AC power source when not in regular use, for example, when on vacation. 16 PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for front channels) AUDIO L-Audio IN (or) (MONO) L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R INPUT VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR...
... outlets is turned on and off and the power cord is disconnected from the AC power source when not in regular use, for example, when on vacation. 16 PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for front channels) AUDIO L-Audio IN (or) (MONO) L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R INPUT VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR...
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To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX) All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = VSX-27TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX) All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = VSX-27TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
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Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
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Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-24TX) 1 2 34 5 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-24TX) 1 2 34 5 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
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Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION = ~! @ # $ % AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION = ~! @ # $ % AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
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...MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( 1 SOURCE button (See p.52-59) Use to select the amount of the TV on/off. Displays & Controls Remote Control...
...MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( 1 SOURCE button (See p.52-59) Use to select the amount of the TV on/off. Displays & Controls Remote Control...
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... MULTI CONTROL MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR2 TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on -screen display, or, in this case. System Setup [Speaker Setting] [Channel Delay] [Channel Level] [Crossover Network...
... MULTI CONTROL MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR2 TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on -screen display, or, in this case. System Setup [Speaker Setting] [Channel Delay] [Channel Level] [Crossover Network...
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... Dolby Digital sources at low volumes. memo After you must match the numbered digital input settings with the numbered digital jacks used by adding new speakers (etc.). You can set up modes explained here are displayed automatically. Surround Sound Set Up SET UP EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the hand to the mode you first hook up the receiver. Channel Delay...
... Dolby Digital sources at low volumes. memo After you must match the numbered digital input settings with the numbered digital jacks used by adding new speakers (etc.). You can set up modes explained here are displayed automatically. Surround Sound Set Up SET UP EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the hand to the mode you first hook up the receiver. Channel Delay...
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... music sources but some DSP modes are used in the receiver's display and next OFFSET +4 dB (as Dolby Digital into its sound processing. NORM" flash in conjunction with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . For example, if the OFFSET level is +4 dB, the amplifier's output is played back the Dialog Normalization function of dialog. There are enhanced, making the characters seem more real. The elements of sound environments. Intrinsic to home theater, these modes...
... music sources but some DSP modes are used in the receiver's display and next OFFSET +4 dB (as Dolby Digital into its sound processing. NORM" flash in conjunction with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . For example, if the OFFSET level is +4 dB, the amplifier's output is played back the Dialog Normalization function of dialog. There are enhanced, making the characters seem more real. The elements of sound environments. Intrinsic to home theater, these modes...
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... use SPEAKERS B the sound will give the best results. Basic Playback Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to the STANDARD mode. 38 Surround operation THX ADVANCED FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 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: STANDARD STEREO DSP = MUSICAL...
... use SPEAKERS B the sound will give the best results. Basic Playback Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to the STANDARD mode. 38 Surround operation THX ADVANCED FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 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: STANDARD STEREO DSP = MUSICAL...
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... SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 3 1 Turn on the receiver. 1 2 2 Press the function button of DTS material. For more see "Sound Modes" p. 36-37.) 4 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source 4 component (VSX-27TX can be set to AUTO, while the VSX-26TX/24TX should be set to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should...
... SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 3 1 Turn on the receiver. 1 2 2 Press the function button of DTS material. For more see "Sound Modes" p. 36-37.) 4 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source 4 component (VSX-27TX can be set to AUTO, while the VSX-26TX/24TX should be set to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should...
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... all speaker settings and other features (DSP modes, ADVANCED THEATER modes, DIRECT mode, TONE controls, etc.), as well as shown below "96kHz" will have no effect. 96kHz 24bit Performance This receiver is selected only the volume level and channel levels can be louder than that of a normal disc. • Some DVD players cannot play accordingly (of course the SIGNAL SELECT will light on or off. Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on the display, as the TUNER and PHONO modes...
... all speaker settings and other features (DSP modes, ADVANCED THEATER modes, DIRECT mode, TONE controls, etc.), as well as shown below "96kHz" will have no effect. 96kHz 24bit Performance This receiver is selected only the volume level and channel levels can be louder than that of a normal disc. • Some DVD players cannot play accordingly (of course the SIGNAL SELECT will light on or off. Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on the display, as the TUNER and PHONO modes...
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... component. Remote Control of Other Components S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for as many components as necessary. DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT When you can still program the component into the receiver, SIGNAL SELECT but if your TV screen. If the component turns ON or OFF, you have been programmed into the remote control using the procedure in the next section. 7 Press REMOTE SETUP to control. If you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power...
... component. Remote Control of Other Components S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for as many components as necessary. DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT When you can still program the component into the receiver, SIGNAL SELECT but if your TV screen. If the component turns ON or OFF, you have been programmed into the remote control using the procedure in the next section. 7 Press REMOTE SETUP to control. If you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power...
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... Setup 1Place both commanders pointing at the same time to blink. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 Turn on the original commander, and hold 2 to 10 seconds. 6Repeat this function to program in the preset codes. Remote Control of Other Components Learning mode: Programming signals...
... Setup 1Place both commanders pointing at the same time to blink. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 Turn on the original commander, and hold 2 to 10 seconds. 6Repeat this function to program in the preset codes. Remote Control of Other Components Learning mode: Programming signals...
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... one analog audio channel so it is carried out 44,100 times every second. Analog sound Dolby Digital (Monaural) sound Digital sound Video Frequency 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 MHz Comparison with existing discs and players. Laser disc format Laser discs are played back by using the space of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the market in auditory sound quality is used to enjoy strong bass sounds. In reproducing audio signals, the smaller the bit number used as the 5.1 channel system. The sub woofer channel...
... one analog audio channel so it is carried out 44,100 times every second. Analog sound Dolby Digital (Monaural) sound Digital sound Video Frequency 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 MHz Comparison with existing discs and players. Laser disc format Laser discs are played back by using the space of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the market in auditory sound quality is used to enjoy strong bass sounds. In reproducing audio signals, the smaller the bit number used as the 5.1 channel system. The sub woofer channel...