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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-27TX VSX-26TX VSX-24TX Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-27TX VSX-26TX VSX-24TX Operating Instructions
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... uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Please write this fine Pioneer product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE...Rules. IMPORTANT The lightning flash with the limits for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is located on the rear panel. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ...
... uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Please write this fine Pioneer product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE...Rules. IMPORTANT The lightning flash with the limits for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is located on the rear panel. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ...
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...", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", and double-D symbol are each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from Lucasfilm Ltd. You can enjoy this receiver and is switched OFF (in well designed movie theaters. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you the capability of...-performance Hex power MOS FET output transistors. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-27TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in power amplifiers, the VSX-26TX 100 watt built in power amplifiers and the VSX-24TX 90 watt built in power amplifiers, all you to worry about program ...
...", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", and double-D symbol are each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from Lucasfilm Ltd. You can enjoy this receiver and is switched OFF (in well designed movie theaters. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you the capability of...-performance Hex power MOS FET output transistors. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-27TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in power amplifiers, the VSX-26TX 100 watt built in power amplifiers and the VSX-24TX 90 watt built in power amplifiers, all you to worry about program ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...in "Surround Sound Set Up" (from p.24) is essential to your other possibilities of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. SET UP Performing the tasks in this "Before You Start" section to prepare the remote control, then connect the... receiver to get proper surround sound. "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to the marks in "Connecting Your Equipment" (p.8). The following ...
...in "Surround Sound Set Up" (from p.24) is essential to your other possibilities of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. SET UP Performing the tasks in this "Before You Start" section to prepare the remote control, then connect the... receiver to get proper surround sound. "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to the marks in "Connecting Your Equipment" (p.8). The following ...
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... Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your finger. To use the remote control to leave more...
... Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your finger. To use the remote control to leave more...
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... always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set of stereo outs), but it to the SIGNAL GND terminal. 7 Audio cords..., connect it is also a good idea to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). If you need to the jacks as shown below. 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 P L S A L ...
... always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set of stereo outs), but it to the SIGNAL GND terminal. 7 Audio cords..., connect it is also a good idea to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). If you need to the jacks as shown below. 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 P L S A L ...
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... (as shown here) and two digital connections (see the previous page). Front video connections are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you must also hook up your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the...completely. Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for video hook ups, you could use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. It is disconnected from the wall outlet. Be sure to hook up your video components have S-video jacks, you should hook up their audio ...
... (as shown here) and two digital connections (see the previous page). Front video connections are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you must also hook up your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the...completely. Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for video hook ups, you could use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. It is disconnected from the wall outlet. Be sure to hook up your video components have S-video jacks, you should hook up their audio ...
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... cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to the optical input on the receiver). NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. When connecting your digital components as a pair of four digital inputs. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF... this unit. You can make digital audio connections. The quality of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you can do this receiver. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet.
... cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to the optical input on the receiver). NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. When connecting your digital components as a pair of four digital inputs. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF... this unit. You can make digital audio connections. The quality of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you can do this receiver. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet.
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The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to be used as the center ...to the audio input jack on your equipment always make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the B... system and multi channel sources will be lost. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Make sure you have in . (10 mm) 14 No sound...
The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to be used as the center ...to the audio input jack on your equipment always make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the B... system and multi channel sources will be lost. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Make sure you have in . (10 mm) 14 No sound...
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... prevent possible interference such as earthquakes, and it with an impedance of the center channel is extremely important. 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... the TV so that the sound of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. CAUTION: When installing the center speaker ...
... prevent possible interference such as earthquakes, and it with an impedance of the center channel is extremely important. 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... the TV so that the sound of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. CAUTION: When installing the center speaker ...
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PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier ... this unit from the wall outlet for all other connections before connecting this outlet, regardless of whether the receiver is disconnected from the AC power source when not in regular use separate amplifiers to the AC power source...to power your speakers, make sure the power is turned off by the receiver's POWER switch. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is turned on ...
PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier ... this unit from the wall outlet for all other connections before connecting this outlet, regardless of whether the receiver is disconnected from the AC power source when not in regular use separate amplifiers to the AC power source...to power your speakers, make sure the power is turned off by the receiver's POWER switch. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is turned on ...
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...When the Surround/dts mode on the receiver is input, he following indicators light to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. AC-3 RF : ...Lights when an AC-3 RF signal is selected (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE1, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). HOME THX CINEMA : Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is received in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to attenuate (lower...
...When the Surround/dts mode on the receiver is input, he following indicators light to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. AC-3 RF : ...Lights when an AC-3 RF signal is selected (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE1, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). HOME THX CINEMA : Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is received in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to attenuate (lower...
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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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... operation mode. 4 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used to operate the receiver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 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...
... operation mode. 4 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used to operate the receiver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 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...
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...button will turn off components in a different sound mode. If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn power of different functions depending on or off these buttons to put the receiver into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will turn off . - MULTI OPERATION button Use this... again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). For more information on p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off...
...button will turn off components in a different sound mode. If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn power of different functions depending on or off these buttons to put the receiver into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will turn off . - MULTI OPERATION button Use this... again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). For more information on p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off...
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... p.67-71). memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one simply needs to follow two rules. 1 Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use to the manual... STEREO VOLUME dB * You can escape from this screen at all your video component and TV hook ups. If you see any picture from this receiver at any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button again. This arrangement would still NOT let you use S video cords to hook up your DVD...
... p.67-71). memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one simply needs to follow two rules. 1 Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use to the manual... STEREO VOLUME dB * You can escape from this screen at all your video component and TV hook ups. If you see any picture from this receiver at any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button again. This arrangement would still NOT let you use S video cords to hook up your DVD...