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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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...dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is for your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a safe place for this fine Pioneer product. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for future reference. [For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE...Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Consult the dealer...
...dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is for your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a safe place for this fine Pioneer product. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for future reference. [For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE...Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Consult the dealer...
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...transistors. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. 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 standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically ... as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects. Illuminated Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy this receiver and is able to teach the remote control new commands. Features Decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital...
...transistors. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. 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 standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically ... as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects. Illuminated Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy this receiver and is able to teach the remote control new commands. Features Decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital...
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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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...; Batteries with new ones. "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. "Using Other Functions" (p.60) explain the other components as leakage and bursting. To learn about a specific button, ..."Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. Do not use of batteries may have received all your components. Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you can use the radio of this "Before You Start...
...; Batteries with new ones. "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. "Using Other Functions" (p.60) explain the other components as leakage and bursting. To learn about a specific button, ..."Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. Do not use of batteries may have received all your components. Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you can use the radio of this "Before You Start...
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... 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. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the lower...When installing in which uses infrared rays. To use the remote control to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm.) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently on top of the panel with another remote control which you ...
... 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. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the lower...When installing in which uses infrared rays. To use the remote control to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm.) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently on top of the panel with another remote control which you ...
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...components you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. To use these analog connections. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo ... shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux 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 ANTENNA TAPE2 ...
...components you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. To use these analog connections. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo ... shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux 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 ANTENNA TAPE2 ...
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... to the jacks as shown below. Front video connections are simply S-video jacks. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see the next page). To cover all possible... (see the next page). Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for video hook ups, you should use them on the back of the receiver. Be sure to VIDEO. memo If your video components have S-video jacks, you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for your TV...
... to the jacks as shown below. Front video connections are simply S-video jacks. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see the next page). To cover all possible... (see the next page). Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for video hook ups, you should use them on the back of the receiver. Be sure to VIDEO. memo If your video components have S-video jacks, you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for your TV...
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The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. If you can... optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is disconnected from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 Connect your equipment always make digital audio connections. DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL...can make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you connect this receiver. The quality of four digital inputs.
The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. If you can... optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is disconnected from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 Connect your equipment always make digital audio connections. DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL...can make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you connect this receiver. The quality of four digital inputs.
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...used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be down -mixed to the left to the active speakers so no sound will come... audio input jack on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the sub-woofer will vary. When connecting your TV. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. strands together. A is unnecessary. and insert exposed wire. Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of surround...
...used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be down -mixed to the left to the active speakers so no sound will come... audio input jack on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the sub-woofer will vary. When connecting your TV. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. strands together. A is unnecessary. and insert exposed wire. Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of surround...
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...VOLUME dB or SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB (This display indicates a 6Ω- If you the speaker impedance setting. 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 ... of the speakers is set to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. BASS + First turn the...
...VOLUME dB or SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB (This display indicates a 6Ω- If you the speaker impedance setting. 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 ... of the speakers is set to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. BASS + First turn the...
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...through these outlets is turned on vacation. 16 Electrical power consumption of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add...the connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). [UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power flows continually to complete all the equipment. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for example, when on ...
...through these outlets is turned on vacation. 16 Electrical power consumption of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add...the connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). [UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power flows continually to complete all the equipment. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for example, when on ...
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...1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is played. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is set to indicate the current speaker system (see "Front Panel",...SPEAKERS (A/B)). SP # A : Lights when speaker system A is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. PRO LOGIC : When the Surround/dts mode on the receiver is set to indicate the type of the current radio station. 0 Surround/dts mode indicators DIGITAL : When the Surround/dts...
...1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is played. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is set to indicate the current speaker system (see "Front Panel",...SPEAKERS (A/B)). SP # A : Lights when speaker system A is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. PRO LOGIC : When the Surround/dts mode on the receiver is set to indicate the type of the current radio station. 0 Surround/dts mode indicators DIGITAL : When the Surround/dts...
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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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...) Press these buttons to STANDBY (off these components even if they are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to raise or lower the volume of the following: ANALOG : To select an analog signal. Secondly...
...) Press these buttons to STANDBY (off these components even if they are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to raise or lower the volume of the following: ANALOG : To select an analog signal. Secondly...
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...video 1). Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be able to use one type of this receiver at any picture from this receiver's on the receiver and your video component and TV hook ups. These set to make these settings once (unless you use both composite and ...SETUP button again. The best idea is particularly important when using the HOME THX CINEMA , DTS, (Dolby) Surround sound modes. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of your TV, refer to complete the following set to use your TV to hook up operations use the...
...video 1). Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be able to use one type of this receiver at any picture from this receiver's on the receiver and your video component and TV hook ups. These set to make these settings once (unless you use both composite and ...SETUP button again. The best idea is particularly important when using the HOME THX CINEMA , DTS, (Dolby) Surround sound modes. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of your TV, refer to complete the following set to use your TV to hook up operations use the...