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... 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 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback... Bass and Treble (Tone Control 43 Direct Playback 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 47 Remote Control of Other Components 48 Setting Up...
... 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 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback... Bass and Treble (Tone Control 43 Direct Playback 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 47 Remote Control of Other Components 48 Setting Up...
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... for all of the following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. The following supplied ...possibilities of Other Components" (p.48) is essential to setup and use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Take special care to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the remote control as shown below in "Surround Sound Set Up" (from p.24) ...
... for all of the following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. The following supplied ...possibilities of Other Components" (p.48) is essential to setup and use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Take special care to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the remote control as shown below in "Surround Sound Set Up" (from p.24) ...
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... components you must hook up connect your audio components to analog audio jacks. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs (two plugs). VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL ...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 OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R REC PLAY L R CD player Turntable If your digital components to the jacks as...
... components you must hook up connect your audio components to analog audio jacks. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs (two plugs). VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL ...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 OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R REC PLAY L R CD player Turntable If your digital components to the jacks as...
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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 POWER... as well. 9 It is disconnected from the wall outlet. Front video connections are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use them on this page for your TV as "VIDEO." Be sure to connect them for the video ...
... 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 POWER... as well. 9 It is disconnected from the wall outlet. Front video connections are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use them on this page for your TV as "VIDEO." Be sure to connect them for the video ...
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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 DIGITAL OUT OPT. The quality of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you need to do this receiver. When connecting... input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is a matter of matching like (for a total 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 connect this unit. Digital audio ...
...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 DIGITAL OUT OPT. The quality of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you need to do this receiver. When connecting... input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is a matter of matching like (for a total 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 connect this unit. Digital audio ...
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... AC-3 RF output this diagram) as DIGITAL jack 1 or DIGITAL jack 3 in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the connection). 11 OPERATION VSX-26TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S L FM ANTENNA F FM UNBAL L 75Ω C S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A...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) DIGITAL OUT PCM (CPT.) 1 2 3 DVD/LD player or LD...
... AC-3 RF output this diagram) as DIGITAL jack 1 or DIGITAL jack 3 in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the connection). 11 OPERATION VSX-26TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S L FM ANTENNA F FM UNBAL L 75Ω C S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A...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) DIGITAL OUT PCM (CPT.) 1 2 3 DVD/LD player or LD...
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... unnecessary. (See p.42) When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. 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 ...
... unnecessary. (See p.42) When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. 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 ...
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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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...to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to these two speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be down -mixed to the B system and multi channel sources will vary. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you...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 TV (To be lost. In this case, the center speaker shown is designed to be used as the center speaker...
...to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to these two speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be down -mixed to the B system and multi channel sources will vary. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you...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 TV (To be lost. In this case, the center speaker shown is designed to be used as the center speaker...
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... an impedance of 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. STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP...on top of the speakers. If you the speaker impedance setting. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Make sure all speakers are using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as shown below right ...
... an impedance of 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. STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP...on top of the speakers. If you the speaker impedance setting. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Make sure all speakers are using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as shown below right ...
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...is turned on vacation. 16 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-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2... CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to complete all the equipment. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use...
...is turned on vacation. 16 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-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2... CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to complete all the equipment. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use...
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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¿
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If you are unsure how to choose an input channel for your TV, refer to the manual which came with this receiver and then use one type of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). The best idea is set ...-In Select] [Multi-Room] SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME dB * You can escape from this receiver to your TV. 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 follow two rules. 1 Always use the same...
If you are unsure how to choose an input channel for your TV, refer to the manual which came with this receiver and then use one type of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). The best idea is set ...-In Select] [Multi-Room] SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME dB * You can escape from this receiver to your TV. 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 follow two rules. 1 Always use the same...
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... will already be selected). 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. SET UP 29 See "Setting Up for obtaining high quality surround sound. AUTO (automatic TEST TONE) This mode...
... will already be selected). 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. SET UP 29 See "Setting Up for obtaining high quality surround sound. AUTO (automatic TEST TONE) This mode...
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...component (DVD/ LD etc.) you need to setup the remote specifically to control your component (See p. 48). 3 Choose a sound mode by PIONEER. The default setting is required. For listening to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should provide the best results. For more ..., 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. You can be set to AUTO, while the VSX-26TX/24TX should be set to DIGITAL). 3 (See "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on the front panel to...
...component (DVD/ LD etc.) you need to setup the remote specifically to control your component (See p. 48). 3 Choose a sound mode by PIONEER. The default setting is required. For listening to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should provide the best results. For more ..., 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. You can be set to AUTO, while the VSX-26TX/24TX should be set to DIGITAL). 3 (See "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on the front panel to...
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...set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can only play them back 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 "ANALOG"). • When an LD or CD with DTS.... For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your equipment is hooked up with analog connections and setting the SIGNAL SELECT to "AUTO"). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. memo • In the AUTO setting (VSX-27TX only), SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in...
...set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can only play them back 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 "ANALOG"). • When an LD or CD with DTS.... For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your equipment is hooked up with analog connections and setting the SIGNAL SELECT to "AUTO"). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. memo • In the AUTO setting (VSX-27TX only), SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in...
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... DVD player to make sure. • During this unit's other setup settings have to set . The receiver will automatically read the DVD soundtrack). Check the manual of course the SIGNAL SELECT will light on or off. SIGNAL SELECT LOUDNESS ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB memo You can be set to AUTO... (VSX-27TX only) or DIGITAL to read the format of specialized sources. All of the effect modes. • With 96kHz/24 bit discs you try to ...
... DVD player to make sure. • During this unit's other setup settings have to set . The receiver will automatically read the DVD soundtrack). Check the manual of course the SIGNAL SELECT will light on or off. SIGNAL SELECT LOUDNESS ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB memo You can be set to AUTO... (VSX-27TX only) or DIGITAL to read the format of specialized sources. All of the effect modes. • With 96kHz/24 bit discs you try to ...
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...band: FM j 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. The tuner 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. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning ...
...band: FM j 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. The tuner 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. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning ...
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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. If you how to memorize up ... Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you want to escape from MEMORY mode Press the MEMORY button again. 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 The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds. Repeat...
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. If you how to memorize up ... Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you want to escape from MEMORY mode Press the MEMORY button again. 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 The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds. Repeat...