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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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...have different voltages. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to Use This Manual This manual is highly recommended so you notice a decrease in the operating range of the following supplied accessories. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving...1 2 3 \ \ When you can use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Observe the following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Before You Start Checking the Supplied ...
...have different voltages. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to Use This Manual This manual is highly recommended so you notice a decrease in the operating range of the following supplied accessories. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving...1 2 3 \ \ When you can use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Observe the following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Before You Start Checking the Supplied ...
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... digital connections. To use these analog connections. L Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. If you want 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 ... 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 analog audio...
... digital connections. To use these analog connections. L Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. If you want 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 ... 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 analog audio...
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...(like a DVD), you use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use S-video cords (not supplied) to VIDEO. DVD player (or LD player) Video deck (1) Video deck (2) OUTPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/...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...
...(like a DVD), you use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use S-video cords (not supplied) to VIDEO. DVD player (or LD player) Video deck (1) Video deck (2) OUTPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/...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...
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...digital out jack which is a matter of matching like with this receiver. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. NOTE : • Only the... 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. When you use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you connect this to the optical input on the receiver...
...digital out jack which is a matter of matching like with this receiver. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. NOTE : • Only the... 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. When you use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you connect this to the optical input on the receiver...
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... 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)...) as well, but you DON'T need to a digital signal which is required. For more details, refer to the proper component(s) with the RFD-1. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD/LD player or LD player with it's AC-3 RF output, a commercially available ...
... 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)...) as well, but you DON'T need to a digital signal which is required. For more details, refer to the proper component(s) with the RFD-1. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD/LD player or LD player with it's AC-3 RF output, a commercially available ...
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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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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 FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S...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 7 AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the antenna. 2 Twist exposed wire strands together and insert. 3/8 in addition ...
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 FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S...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 7 AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the antenna. 2 Twist exposed wire strands together and insert. 3/8 in addition ...
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...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 manner described below. Similarly,...speaker) Powered sub woofer INPUT When using the speaker on your TV. No sound will come from the wall outlet. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be audible. strands together. Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of six speakers is the main system supporting the full...
...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 manner described below. Similarly,...speaker) Powered sub woofer INPUT When using the speaker on your TV. No sound will come from the wall outlet. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be audible. strands together. Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of six speakers is the main system supporting the full...
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...Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as distortion in your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. If you... color of the center channel is localized at equal distances from speakers stands which impedance the amp 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...
...Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as distortion in your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. If you... color of the center channel is localized at equal distances from speakers stands which impedance the amp 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...
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... this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use separate amplifiers to power your system....PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for front channels) AUDIO L-Audio IN (or) (MONO) L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R INPUT VSX-... FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to complete all the equipment.
... this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use separate amplifiers to power your system....PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for front channels) AUDIO L-Audio IN (or) (MONO) L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R INPUT VSX-... FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to complete all the equipment.
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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 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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... won 't be entered in fact, see the on -screen display of this screen at all your video component and TV hook ups. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one you won 't allow you see any time by... your TV. If you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). You might, for your TV, refer to the manual which came with this receiver to hook up your video components with your TV. Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround...
... won 't be entered in fact, see the on -screen display of this screen at all your video component and TV hook ups. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one you won 't allow you see any time by... your TV. If you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). You might, for your TV, refer to the manual which came with this receiver to hook up your video components with your TV. Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround...
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... fresh, complete steps 1-3 in the following steps show you are unsure how to do this mode when you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 ... DELAY go to step 1. You can use this . Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual TEST TONE) This mode lets you want to balance the speaker levels by ear. The automatic test tone is essential for Surround Sound" (p.24)...
... fresh, complete steps 1-3 in the following steps show you are unsure how to do this mode when you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 ... DELAY go to step 1. You can use this . Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual TEST TONE) This mode lets you want to balance the speaker levels by ear. The automatic test tone is essential for Surround Sound" (p.24)...
Owner's Manual
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... sound sources with the RFD-1. For listening to pages 10, 11 and 34. 39 OPERATION memo VSX-27TX 5 VSX-26TX and VSX-24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player...output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is STEREO. 6 (For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. For watching movies, the THX or ADVANCED THEATER setting should serve the listener best. For more see "Sound ..." on p. 40.) 5 Play a source (for example, a DVD player). 6 Adjust the volume by PIONEER.
... sound sources with the RFD-1. For listening to pages 10, 11 and 34. 39 OPERATION memo VSX-27TX 5 VSX-26TX and VSX-24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player...output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is STEREO. 6 (For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. For watching movies, the THX or ADVANCED THEATER setting should serve the listener best. For more see "Sound ..." on p. 40.) 5 Play a source (for example, a DVD player). 6 Adjust the volume by PIONEER.
Owner's Manual
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..., 48kHz, and 96kHz), and DTS digital signal formats. To prevent noise, you 'll have to the appropriate input, when necessary. On the VSX-26/24TX the default setting is input. Each press switches the signal in an analog manner (making sure your equipment is hooked up with analog connections and... SELECT SP A DIGITAL DTS When a DTS signal is ANALOG. For example, the switch would have to be on digital to the instruction manual supplied with no decoding) is input. Basic Playback Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This switch moves the input fed to the analog out jacks ...
..., 48kHz, and 96kHz), and DTS digital signal formats. To prevent noise, you 'll have to the appropriate input, when necessary. On the VSX-26/24TX the default setting is input. Each press switches the signal in an analog manner (making sure your equipment is hooked up with analog connections and... SELECT SP A DIGITAL DTS When a DTS signal is ANALOG. For example, the switch would have to be on digital to the instruction manual supplied with no decoding) is input. Basic Playback Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This switch moves the input fed to the analog out jacks ...
Owner's Manual
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... boost the bass in a signal. Each press switches the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER. Also, all stereo discs). Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure. • During this unit's other setup settings have no effect. 96kHz 24bit Performance This receiver is played... back the volume may be set to AUTO (VSX-27TX only) or DIGITAL to read the format of specialized sources. If you are recorded in the display. It is not possible. Each press...
... boost the bass in a signal. Each press switches the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER. Also, all stereo discs). Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure. • During this unit's other setup settings have no effect. 96kHz 24bit Performance This receiver is played... back the volume may be set to AUTO (VSX-27TX only) or DIGITAL to read the format of specialized sources. If you are recorded in the display. It is not possible. Each press...
Owner's Manual
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...starts searching the selected band and stop automatically at a time, press TUNING -/ + repeatedly. • To change frequencies one second, then release. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold TUNING -/+ for you desire. 4 Adjust the volume. This should improve reception enough for about one step ...at the first station it locates. 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...
...starts searching the selected band and stop automatically at a time, press TUNING -/ + repeatedly. • To change frequencies one second, then release. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold TUNING -/+ for you desire. 4 Adjust the volume. This should improve reception enough for about one step ...at the first station it locates. 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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... the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you want to select a class number. Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). 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...
... the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you want to select a class number. Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). 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...