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...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... 43 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 43 Using the Tuner 44 Automatic and Manual Tuning 44 Direct Access Tuning 45 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations 46 Recalling Memorized Stations ...
...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... 43 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 43 Using the Tuner 44 Automatic and Manual Tuning 44 Direct Access Tuning 45 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations 46 Recalling Memorized Stations ...
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.... OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to your other possibilities of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have different voltages. Take...loop antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to take advantage of the following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. To learn about a specific button, control, or indicator, see "Displays & Controls" starting...
.... OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to your other possibilities of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have different voltages. Take...loop antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to take advantage of the following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. To learn about a specific button, control, or indicator, see "Displays & Controls" starting...
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.../from digital components (like a turntable) you need to hook up one set up your turntable has a ground wire, connect it is disconnected from the receiver. 8 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 ...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 OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R REC PLAY L R CD player Turntable If your digital equipment...
.../from digital components (like a turntable) you need to hook up one set up your turntable has a ground wire, connect it is disconnected from the receiver. 8 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 ...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 OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R REC PLAY L R CD player Turntable If your digital equipment...
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...use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use them for your video hook ups you should use Dolby Digital you must use S-video cords (not ... 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 ...
...use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use them for your video hook ups you should use Dolby Digital you must use S-video cords (not ... 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 ...
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The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for ...a total of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one ) as well as shown below. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. 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... IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI DIGITAL OUT OPT. For the VSX-27TX, a DVD/LD player or LD player should be used) or optical cables ...
The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for ...a total of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one ) as well as shown below. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. 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... IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI DIGITAL OUT OPT. For the VSX-27TX, a DVD/LD player or LD player should be used) or optical cables ...
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...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 RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(LD)...LD player or LD player memo Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the connection). 11 VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD/LD player or LD player with the "Digital-In Select" procedure (see...
...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 RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(LD)...LD player or LD player memo Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the connection). 11 VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD/LD player or LD player with the "Digital-In Select" procedure (see...
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VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 PCM/ /DTS IN S L RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C 4 PCM/ /DTS OUT PREOUT S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R CD AM LOOP ... 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 » »» » SURROUND OUTPUT L SUB WOOFER CENTER FRONT OUTPUT L R R Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks memo You...
VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 PCM/ /DTS IN S L RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C 4 PCM/ /DTS OUT PREOUT S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R CD AM LOOP ... 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 » »» » SURROUND OUTPUT L SUB WOOFER CENTER FRONT OUTPUT L R R Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks memo You...
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... 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 7 AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the antenna. 2 Twist exposed wire strands together and insert.... off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas 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 ...
... 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 7 AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the antenna. 2 Twist exposed wire strands together and insert.... off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas 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 ...
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...jack on this unit to the AC power source. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten terminal. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of six speakers is shown here but the receiver is...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 TV (To be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but , naturally, ...
...jack on this unit to the AC power source. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten terminal. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of six speakers is shown here but the receiver is...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 TV (To be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but , naturally, ...
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...impedance the amp is extremely important. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8...may fall from the listening position than the front and center speakers. 15 STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE...have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is set to consult your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Front Left Front Center Right Sub Woofer Surround Left Listening Position Surround Right...
...impedance the amp is extremely important. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8...may fall from the listening position than the front and center speakers. 15 STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE...have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is set to consult your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Front Left Front Center Right Sub Woofer Surround Left Listening Position Surround Right...
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...MAX] Power flows continually to this outlet, regardless of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) ...CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to complete all other connections before...equipment. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use separate amplifiers ...
...MAX] Power flows continually to this outlet, regardless of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) ...CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to complete all other connections before...equipment. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use separate amplifiers ...
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Owner's Manual
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... dB * You can escape from this receiver on -screen display of video cord for your TV, refer to hook up this case. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use your TV. 2 Always make... for all . If you made will be able to use one type of this receiver and then use both composite and S video cords to the manual which came with this unit. You might, for example, video 1). Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure your...
... dB * You can escape from this receiver on -screen display of video cord for your TV, refer to hook up this case. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use your TV. 2 Always make... for all . If you made will be able to use one type of this receiver and then use both composite and S video cords to the manual which came with this unit. You might, for example, video 1). Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure your...
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If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in the following steps show you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up for obtaining high quality surround sound. Channel Level Test Tone [ AUTO ] [Setting Start ] [EXIT] 1,2 2 Select aTEST TONE ... automatic test tone is essential for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual TEST TONE) This mode lets you how to balance the speaker levels by ear. Press ENTER.
If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in the following steps show you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up for obtaining high quality surround sound. Channel Level Test Tone [ AUTO ] [Setting Start ] [EXIT] 1,2 2 Select aTEST TONE ... automatic test tone is essential for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual TEST TONE) This mode lets you how to balance the speaker levels by ear. Press ENTER.
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... 6 (For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. Refer to pages 72, 73 for different types of DTS material. Refer to a digital signal which is required. OPERATION memo VSX-27TX 5 VSX-26TX and VSX-24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital ...See "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on p. 40.) 5 Play a source (for example, a DVD player). 6 Adjust the volume by PIONEER. For all LDs. For listening to control the component if it's made by using the volume buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME...
... 6 (For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. Refer to pages 72, 73 for different types of DTS material. Refer to a digital signal which is required. OPERATION memo VSX-27TX 5 VSX-26TX and VSX-24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital ...See "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on p. 40.) 5 Play a source (for example, a DVD player). 6 Adjust the volume by PIONEER. For all LDs. For listening to control the component if it's made by using the volume buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME...
Owner's Manual
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...) sources . SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL DTS SIGNAL SELECT SP A DIGITAL DTS When a DTS signal is ANALOG. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG. • Because ...When an LD or CD with DTS is played back with the SIGNAL SELECT set in the order below: VSX-27TX model = AUTO = ANALOG = DIGITAL = AC-3RF VSX-26TX/24TX models =ANALOG DIGITAL+ SIGNAL SELECT VSX-27TX 40 2 When SIGNAL SELECT is input. Each press switches the signal in "ANALOG," digital noise caused...
...) sources . SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL DTS SIGNAL SELECT SP A DIGITAL DTS When a DTS signal is ANALOG. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG. • Because ...When an LD or CD with DTS is played back with the SIGNAL SELECT set in the order below: VSX-27TX model = AUTO = ANALOG = DIGITAL = AC-3RF VSX-26TX/24TX models =ANALOG DIGITAL+ SIGNAL SELECT VSX-27TX 40 2 When SIGNAL SELECT is input. Each press switches the signal in "ANALOG," digital noise caused...
Owner's Manual
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...controls, etc.), as well as shown below "96kHz" will have no effect. 96kHz 24bit Performance This receiver is not possible. EXTERNAL DECODER IN VSX-27TX Press EXTERNAL DECODER IN. When the receiver plays a 96 kHz/24 bit disc "96 kHz" appears in the display. Listening in LOUDNESS ... have to music at low volumes. Basic Playback External decoder playback This feature allows you to boost the bass in a signal. Check the manual of a normal disc. • Some DVD players cannot play accordingly (of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96kHz/24 bit...
...controls, etc.), as well as shown below "96kHz" will have no effect. 96kHz 24bit Performance This receiver is not possible. EXTERNAL DECODER IN VSX-27TX Press EXTERNAL DECODER IN. When the receiver plays a 96 kHz/24 bit disc "96 kHz" appears in the display. Listening in LOUDNESS ... have to music at low volumes. Basic Playback External decoder playback This feature allows you to boost the bass in a signal. Check the manual of a normal disc. • Some DVD players cannot play accordingly (of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96kHz/24 bit...
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... FM j AM 4 SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB 3 Tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold TUNING -/+ for you to enjoy the broadcast. 4 44 The tuner starts searching the selected band and... in the station. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down TUNING -/+ and release when you reach the frequency you how to MONO reception. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the station is too...
... FM j AM 4 SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB 3 Tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold TUNING -/+ for you to enjoy the broadcast. 4 44 The tuner starts searching the selected band and... in the station. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down TUNING -/+ and release when you reach the frequency you how to MONO reception. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the station is too...
Owner's Manual
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... mode Press the MEMORY button again. Each press switches the display: = CLASS A = CLASS B = CLASS C 4 Press STATION -/+ repeatedly to activate the memory function. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 44 and 45. 2 Press MEMORY to select a channel (0~9) within the respective class. If you how to memorize up... 3 Press CLASS repeatedly to 30 stations. 46 When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels).
... mode Press the MEMORY button again. Each press switches the display: = CLASS A = CLASS B = CLASS C 4 Press STATION -/+ repeatedly to activate the memory function. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 44 and 45. 2 Press MEMORY to select a channel (0~9) within the respective class. If you how to memorize up... 3 Press CLASS repeatedly to 30 stations. 46 When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels).