Owner's Manual
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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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...can use alkaline batteries. 1 2 3 \ \ When you have different voltages. Incorrect use the radio of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Take special care to connect your components. SET UP Performing the tasks in the battery case. • Batteries ...-11). The following supplied accessories. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. CAUTION! "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to Use This Manual This manual is essential to take advantage of the following marks and symbols are used throughout the...
...can use alkaline batteries. 1 2 3 \ \ When you have different voltages. Incorrect use the radio of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Take special care to connect your components. SET UP Performing the tasks in the battery case. • Batteries ...-11). The following supplied accessories. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. CAUTION! "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to Use This Manual This manual is essential to take advantage of the following marks and symbols are used throughout the...
Owner's Manual
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... hook up one set of stereo outs), but it to the SIGNAL GND terminal. 7 Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to analog audio jacks. 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 ...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 OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R REC PLAY L R CD player Turntable If your turntable has a ...
... hook up one set of stereo outs), but it to the SIGNAL GND terminal. 7 Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to analog audio jacks. 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 ...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 OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R REC PLAY L R CD player Turntable If your turntable has a ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ... as well. 9 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 could use S-video cords for your video hook ups you must use them on this ...
... 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 ... as well. 9 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 could use S-video cords for your video hook ups you must use them on this ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 DIGITAL OUT OPT. The quality of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you can do this receiver. When ...connecting your digital components as a pair 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. Connect your equipment always make digital audio...
...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 DIGITAL OUT OPT. The quality of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you can do this receiver. When ...connecting your digital components as a pair 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. Connect your equipment always make digital audio...
Owner's Manual
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... make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as well, but you can use all LDs. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in this will ensure you DON'T need to the instruction manual supplied with the "Digital-In Select" procedure (see p. 34). For more details, refer to make both the...
... make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as well, but you can use all LDs. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in this will ensure you DON'T need to the instruction manual supplied with the "Digital-In Select" procedure (see p. 34). For more details, refer to make both the...
Owner's Manual
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... from the wall outlet. Connecting Your Equipment External Decoder Input In some cases you need an external decoder to play special analog or DVD sources. 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...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 ...
... from the wall outlet. Connecting Your Equipment External Decoder Input In some cases you need an external decoder to play special analog or DVD sources. 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...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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.... (For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.) (See below . 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 ... 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 ...
.... (For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.) (See below . 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 ... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in the manner described below. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. When connecting your TV. Be sure... 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 as the center speaker) Powered sub woofer INPUT When... terminals 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten terminal. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be lost.
... speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in the manner described below. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. When connecting your TV. Be sure... 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 as the center speaker) Powered sub woofer INPUT When... terminals 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten terminal. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be lost.
Owner's Manual
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... the front and center speakers. 15 To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB or SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A...TV so that the sound of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE ...speakers slightly above or below . PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. ...
... the front and center speakers. 15 To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB or SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A...TV so that the sound of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE ...speakers slightly above or below . PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Be sure to the AC power source. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier... 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 example, when on and off and the power cord is switched ON or OFF.
...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 Be sure to the AC power source. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier... 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 example, when on and off and the power cord is switched ON or OFF.
Owner's Manual
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Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Owner's Manual
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Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION = ~! @ # $ % AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION = ~! @ # $ % AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Owner's Manual
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... hook up the receiver and your TV. You only need to make sure your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you use S video cords to hook up the receiver to hook up your video... to your TV. 2 Always make these settings once (unless you change the placement of them won 't be sure to complete the following set to the manual which came with this receiver and then use the on-screen display of video cord for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound...
... hook up the receiver and your TV. You only need to make sure your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you use S video cords to hook up the receiver to hook up your video... to your TV. 2 Always make these settings once (unless you change the placement of them won 't be sure to complete the following set to the manual which came with this receiver and then use the on-screen display of video cord for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound...
Owner's Manual
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...) This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual TEST TONE) This mode lets you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. The automatic test tone is essential for Surround Sound" (p.24) first.
...) This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual TEST TONE) This mode lets you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. The automatic test tone is essential for Surround Sound" (p.24) first.
Owner's Manual
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... for explanations of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS. The default setting is STEREO. 6 (For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. For listening to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should provide the best results. The RF demodulator... how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. For all LDs. VSX-27TX model : Make sure you can use this will ensure you connect your component (See p. 48). 3 Choose a sound mode by PIONEER. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD CD...
... for explanations of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS. The default setting is STEREO. 6 (For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. For listening to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should provide the best results. The RF demodulator... how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. For all LDs. VSX-27TX model : Make sure you can use this will ensure you connect your component (See p. 48). 3 Choose a sound mode by PIONEER. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD CD...
Owner's Manual
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... could also be on analog to record to the analog out jacks on the receiver. On the VSX-26/24TX the default setting is input. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with whatever is available if it would have to be set to ANALOG. • Because the audio..."). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Each press switches the signal 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 set to play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, 48kHz, and...
... could also be on analog to record to the analog out jacks on the receiver. On the VSX-26/24TX the default setting is input. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with whatever is available if it would have to be set to ANALOG. • Because the audio..."). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Each press switches the signal 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 set to play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, 48kHz, and...
Owner's Manual
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...can 't use one of the functions or modes mentioned below , indicating the procedure is played back the volume may be used. 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. If you are...are able to use 5.1 ch EXTERNAL DECODER playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR. Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure. • During this unit's other setup settings have to set . LOUDNESS VSX-27TX Press LOUDNESS. Each press switches the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER. ...
...can 't use one of the functions or modes mentioned below , indicating the procedure is played back the volume may be used. 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. If you are...are able to use 5.1 ch EXTERNAL DECODER playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR. Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure. • During this unit's other setup settings have to set . LOUDNESS VSX-27TX Press LOUDNESS. Each press switches the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER. ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 desire, see "Direct Access Tuning" on the following steps show... you desire. 4 Adjust the volume. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not ...
... 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 desire, see "Direct Access Tuning" on the following steps show... you desire. 4 Adjust the volume. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not ...
Owner's Manual
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... to memorize up to 30 stations. 46 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to memorize up to 30 radio stations in the desired station. Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED STEREO VOLUME dB 24 3 Press CLASS repeatedly to activate the ...memory function. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 44 and 45. 2 Press MEMORY to select a class number.
... to memorize up to 30 stations. 46 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to memorize up to 30 radio stations in the desired station. Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED STEREO VOLUME dB 24 3 Press CLASS repeatedly to activate the ...memory function. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 44 and 45. 2 Press MEMORY to select a class number.