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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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...been tested and found to Part 15 of the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this fine Pioneer product. L'INTERRUPTEUR EST CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE, ET NE SÉPARE PAS L'APPAREIL DE LA SOURCE DE COURANT PRINCIPAL EN MODE... IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for help. Please write this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to the presence of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of...
...been tested and found to Part 15 of the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this fine Pioneer product. L'INTERRUPTEUR EST CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE, ET NE SÉPARE PAS L'APPAREIL DE LA SOURCE DE COURANT PRINCIPAL EN MODE... IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for help. Please write this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to the presence of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of...
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... you experience in well designed movie theaters. 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 ... THX CINEMA modes, decoding switches on page 78. 4 Illuminated Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy this receiver and is the latest and most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to...
... you experience in well designed movie theaters. 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 ... THX CINEMA modes, decoding switches on page 78. 4 Illuminated Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy this receiver and is the latest and most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to...
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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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... to take advantage of Other Components" (p.48) is divided into the remote control as described in this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. Observe the following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions...
... to take advantage of Other Components" (p.48) is divided into the remote control as described in this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. Observe the following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions...
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...which uses infrared rays. SET UP OPERATION 7 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 the lower third of the panel with another remote control which... large. PREPARATION 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.
...which uses infrared rays. SET UP OPERATION 7 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 the lower third of the panel with another remote control which... large. PREPARATION 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.
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... direction of your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the wall outlet. 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... DTS surround sound features you need to analog audio jacks. Remember that only play (like an MD) to/from the receiver. 8 MD recorder or Cassette deck Cassette deck (with these jacks. Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set up ...
... direction of your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the wall outlet. 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... DTS surround sound features you need to analog audio jacks. Remember that only play (like an MD) to/from the receiver. 8 MD recorder or Cassette deck Cassette deck (with these jacks. Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set up ...
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...L (left), and the yellow plugs to the jacks as shown below. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the back of the receiver. However, if you use Dolby Digital you must also hook up your TV as well (see the previous page). PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Video Components... up your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to connect them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to a digital input (see the next page). memo If your video components have S-video jacks, you should hook up their ...
...L (left), and the yellow plugs to the jacks as shown below. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the back of the receiver. However, if you use Dolby Digital you must also hook up your TV as well (see the previous page). PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Video Components... up your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to connect them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to a digital input (see the next page). memo If your video components have S-video jacks, you should hook up their ...
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... has one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with this by either coaxial or optical connections (you connect this receiver. Connecting Your Equipment Digital Connections In order to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is marked PCM...DTS OUT. Connect your equipment always make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of analog jacks (see the previous page). The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. If you don't need to make digital ...
... has one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with this by either coaxial or optical connections (you connect this receiver. Connecting Your Equipment Digital Connections In order to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is marked PCM...DTS OUT. Connect your equipment always make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of analog jacks (see the previous page). The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. If you don't need to make digital ...
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When connecting your TV. A is disconnected from the center or surround speakers but the receiver is designed to the B system and multi channel sources will be audible. If you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal.... (Refer to the left to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in the manner described below. Make sure you switch on the left terminal. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of surround sound speakers. strands together. Be sure to complete all other ...
When connecting your TV. A is disconnected from the center or surround speakers but the receiver is designed to the B system and multi channel sources will be audible. If you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal.... (Refer to the left to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in the manner described below. Make sure you switch on the left terminal. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of surround sound speakers. strands together. Be sure to complete all other ...
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... surround effect if the surround speakers are designed to be sure to consult your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. 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...OPERATION memo • Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. Choose the impedance setting by pressing the ...
... surround effect if the surround speakers are designed to be sure to consult your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. 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...OPERATION memo • Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. Choose the impedance setting by pressing the ...
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... connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). [UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power flows continually to the AC power source. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for all other connections ...sure the power is turned off by the receiver's POWER switch. Total 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 example, ...
... connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). [UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power flows continually to the AC power source. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for all other connections ...sure the power is turned off by the receiver's POWER switch. Total 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 example, ...
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... H.P (headphones) Lights when headphones are not present in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to indicate the current speaker system (see p. 38. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is being played back. SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is selected. - TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. AM/FM : Light to ... SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. STEREO : Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is selected (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE1, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). When this occurs...
... H.P (headphones) Lights when headphones are not present in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to indicate the current speaker system (see p. 38. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is being played back. SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is selected. - TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. AM/FM : Light to ... SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. STEREO : Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is selected (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE1, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). When this occurs...
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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 and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn off (see "Surround Sound Setup" starting on p. 63.) To access the EXTERNAL DECODER option, press the REMOTE...p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. AUTO : This is the default. They are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off all the possible sources. ^ SIGNAL SELECT button Press SIGNAL...
... button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn off (see "Surround Sound Setup" starting on p. 63.) To access the EXTERNAL DECODER option, press the REMOTE...p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. AUTO : This is the default. They are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off all the possible sources. ^ SIGNAL SELECT button Press SIGNAL...
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... REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV. System Setup [Speaker Setting] [Channel Delay] [Channel Level] [Crossover Network] [Bass ... hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them won 't be able to use this receiver's on-screen display, or, in this case. 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 the receiver...
... REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV. System Setup [Speaker Setting] [Channel Delay] [Channel Level] [Crossover Network] [Bass ... hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them won 't be able to use this receiver's on-screen display, or, in this case. 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 the receiver...