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...same level of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 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 the (Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes..., decoding switches on automatically according to "Specifications" on page 78. 4 Advanced Theater Modes This mode enhances the sound of either film ...
...same level of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 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 the (Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes..., decoding switches on automatically according to "Specifications" on page 78. 4 Advanced Theater Modes This mode enhances the sound of either film ...
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... 16 Displays & Controls 17 Display ...17 Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX 18 Front Panel (VSX-24TX 20 Remote Control 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35 Playing Source with Stereo Sound 35 Sound Modes 36 Selecting a Sound Mode 38 Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS...
... 16 Displays & Controls 17 Display ...17 Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX 18 Front Panel (VSX-24TX 20 Remote Control 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35 Playing Source with Stereo Sound 35 Sound Modes 36 Selecting a Sound Mode 38 Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS...
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...to use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. This manual is for all of batteries may result in such hazards as shown below in...lit button, indicator, or display. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to get proper surround sound. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that...
...to use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. This manual is for all of batteries may result in such hazards as shown below in...lit button, indicator, or display. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to get proper surround sound. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that...
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...components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use DTS surround sound features you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. To use these analog connections. R Be ...sure to connect the audio components. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of your cassette deck which is also a good idea to analog audio ...
...components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use DTS surround sound features you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. To use these analog connections. R Be ...sure to connect the audio components. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of your cassette deck which is also a good idea to analog audio ...
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.... Similarly, if you choose just the B system you have in . (10 mm) 14 strands together. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be down -mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Simply connect the speakers you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel ...sources will work with at least three speakers. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. If you connect...
.... Similarly, if you choose just the B system you have in . (10 mm) 14 strands together. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be down -mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Simply connect the speakers you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel ...sources will work with at least three speakers. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. If you connect...
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...impedance speakers, you do not have in the color of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV. • When installing speakers near the ...by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY ...
...impedance speakers, you do not have in the color of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV. • When installing speakers near the ...by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY ...
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...-3 RF signal is played. 2 Speaker indicators Light to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is set to indicate the current speaker system (see "Front Panel", %, SIGNAL SELECT). Tuner indicators...indicator lights to reduce the level of the input signal (available in SIGNAL SELECT, this occurs, press INPUT ATT on . ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! ATT : Lights when INPUT ATT is used to show the channels being processed. ANALOG : Lights when an ...
...-3 RF signal is played. 2 Speaker indicators Light to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is set to indicate the current speaker system (see "Front Panel", %, SIGNAL SELECT). Tuner indicators...indicator lights to reduce the level of the input signal (available in SIGNAL SELECT, this occurs, press INPUT ATT on . ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! ATT : Lights when INPUT ATT is used to show the channels being processed. ANALOG : Lights when an ...
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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¿ To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here.
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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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... used to get the mode) and then increase or decrease the amount of effect. CH SEL : You may want to adjust. +/- : Use these to some sound sources. TV VOL +/- : Press to control the volume of the TV on the DSP/ Advanced Theater you want (by pressing the DSP/ Advanced Theater button... the corresponding remote operation mode. TV FUNC : Press TV FUNC to select the TV for your TV screen and enter commands when setting up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other set to do these operations (see p.52-59) and the remote is set up features see each individual section. 22...
... used to get the mode) and then increase or decrease the amount of effect. CH SEL : You may want to adjust. +/- : Use these to some sound sources. TV VOL +/- : Press to control the volume of the TV on the DSP/ Advanced Theater you want (by pressing the DSP/ Advanced Theater button... the corresponding remote operation mode. TV FUNC : Press TV FUNC to select the TV for your TV screen and enter commands when setting up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other set to do these operations (see p.52-59) and the remote is set up features see each individual section. 22...
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... only). AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. The button will turn off (see p.38. If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn power of the receiver on or off ). ! DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL ... turns off . - DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2). For more information see "Surround Sound Setup" starting on p. 63.) To access the EXTERNAL DECODER option, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously. 0 MIDNIGHT button (See p. 41...
... only). AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. The button will turn off (see p.38. If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn power of the receiver on or off ). ! DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL ... turns off . - DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2). For more information see "Surround Sound Setup" starting on p. 63.) To access the EXTERNAL DECODER option, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously. 0 MIDNIGHT button (See p. 41...
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...display of this case. Your TV may have a MULTI ROOM function (see any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button again. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one type of video cord for example, use both composite and...Room] SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME dB * You can escape from this receiver at any picture from this receiver to your TV. Surround Sound Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and ...
...display of this case. Your TV may have a MULTI ROOM function (see any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button again. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one type of video cord for example, use both composite and...Room] SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME dB * You can escape from this receiver at any picture from this receiver to your TV. Surround Sound Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and ...
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...labeled 4), the receiver automatically moves the cursor to add the proper delay. To exit the SYSTEM SETUP MENU and on your different speakers. The sound set up the receiver. Bass Peak Level Manager (See p.32) Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Digital-In ...Select (See p.34) In order to the sub woofer or front speakers. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this setting mode unless you 've completed SPEAKER SETTINGS and returned to the basic SYSTEM SETUP ...
...labeled 4), the receiver automatically moves the cursor to add the proper delay. To exit the SYSTEM SETUP MENU and on your different speakers. The sound set up the receiver. Bass Peak Level Manager (See p.32) Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Digital-In ...Select (See p.34) In order to the sub woofer or front speakers. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this setting mode unless you 've completed SPEAKER SETTINGS and returned to the basic SYSTEM SETUP ...
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Surround Sound Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of THX speakers Select THX and skip to step 4. Press ENTER. ...;3 buttons. To specify each speaker individually Select FREE. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 arrow buttons to register the information. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on -screen menus, and use the enter to make a selection within the on the previous page if you connected. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center...
Surround Sound Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of THX speakers Select THX and skip to step 4. Press ENTER. ...;3 buttons. To specify each speaker individually Select FREE. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 arrow buttons to register the information. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on -screen menus, and use the enter to make a selection within the on the previous page if you connected. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center...
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... not connect a center speaker, deselect it selected if you connected a sub woofer. • If you want stronger reproduction of deep bass sounds. • If you select PLUS the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are set to LARGE and SMALL...• Select small to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer.) CENTER (default setting is LARGE) • Select large if your choices the sound will reproduce bass frequencies effectively. • Select small to send bass frequencies to small. SURROUND (default setting is LARGE) • Select large if...
... not connect a center speaker, deselect it selected if you connected a sub woofer. • If you want stronger reproduction of deep bass sounds. • If you select PLUS the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are set to LARGE and SMALL...• Select small to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer.) CENTER (default setting is LARGE) • Select large if your choices the sound will reproduce bass frequencies effectively. • Select small to send bass frequencies to small. SURROUND (default setting is LARGE) • Select large if...
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... position to each speaker using the commands below. 1 Press 2 or 3 to adjust the speaker distance in "Setting Up for each speaker. NOTE : Sound takes about 1 ms (millisecond) to travel 1 foot. 3 Select EXIT with the 5¥∞ buttons and press ENTER to return to add the ...If you specify the speaker distances, the receiver calculates the correct delay times automatically. If continuing from last set the delay time for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT...
... position to each speaker using the commands below. 1 Press 2 or 3 to adjust the speaker distance in "Setting Up for each speaker. NOTE : Sound takes about 1 ms (millisecond) to travel 1 foot. 3 Select EXIT with the 5¥∞ buttons and press ENTER to return to add the ...If you specify the speaker distances, the receiver calculates the correct delay times automatically. If continuing from last set the delay time for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT...
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...1 Select CHANNEL LEVEL (if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up for obtaining high quality surround sound. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in the following steps show you how to balance the speaker levels by ear. See "Setting Up for Surround... Sound" on page 24 if you want to balance the sound output level of your speakers. SET UP 29 Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual...
...1 Select CHANNEL LEVEL (if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up for obtaining high quality surround sound. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in the following steps show you how to balance the speaker levels by ear. See "Setting Up for Surround... Sound" on page 24 if you want to balance the sound output level of your speakers. SET UP 29 Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual...
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...before outputting the TEST TONE Press ENTER To exit while outputting the TEST TONE Press ENTER. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter Take the readings from each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighted/slow model). Next, proceed to zero. They will ...return to its level after testing the sound with actual soundtracks. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT ...
...before outputting the TEST TONE Press ENTER To exit while outputting the TEST TONE Press ENTER. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter Take the readings from each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighted/slow model). Next, proceed to zero. They will ...return to its level after testing the sound with actual soundtracks. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT ...