Owner's Manual
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...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 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35...from Digital Audio Components 61 Recording from Video Components 62 Multi Operations 63 Resetting the Remote Control 66 Multi-Room 67 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving 72 Dolby Digital 72 DTS ...73 THX ...74 Preset Code List 75 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 78 5 OPERATION
...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 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35...from Digital Audio Components 61 Recording from Video Components 62 Multi Operations 63 Resetting the Remote Control 66 Multi-Room 67 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving 72 Dolby Digital 72 DTS ...73 THX ...74 Preset Code List 75 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 78 5 OPERATION
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...to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to use of the receiver's surround sound systems (p.10-11). "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into three main... and 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. Observe the following precautions. • Never use the unit : PREPARATION First carry out the tasks...
...to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to use of the receiver's surround sound systems (p.10-11). "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into three main... and 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. Observe the following precautions. • Never use the unit : PREPARATION First carry out the tasks...
Owner's Manual
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... SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 3 6 3 4 2 3 VSX-27TX 1 Turn on the power of the component you want to playback. You need to make sure the input is set to play audio or... instructions show you are not able to page 40 for more on the front panel. Refer to get sound from the receiver the problem may well lie with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. memo If you how to the appropriate ANALOG or DIGITAL setting. OPERATION OPERATION 4 6 35
... SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 3 6 3 4 2 3 VSX-27TX 1 Turn on the power of the component you want to playback. You need to make sure the input is set to play audio or... instructions show you are not able to page 40 for more on the front panel. Refer to get sound from the receiver the problem may well lie with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. memo If you how to the appropriate ANALOG or DIGITAL setting. OPERATION OPERATION 4 6 35
Owner's Manual
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...your TV (a video source that is all YES. DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT memo The default setting is not going through the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX). TRANSMIT YES =1 NO =2 EXIT=Remote setup 2 Select a component by pressing it's MULTI CONTROL button. 3 Set the DIRECT ... CHANNEL 3 4 5 6 11 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 5 . For this explanation we'll call this problem you press each external source to NO by pressing 2 . 4 Press REMOTE SETUP to OFF. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can choose whether...
...your TV (a video source that is all YES. DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT memo The default setting is not going through the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX). TRANSMIT YES =1 NO =2 EXIT=Remote setup 2 Select a component by pressing it's MULTI CONTROL button. 3 Set the DIRECT ... CHANNEL 3 4 5 6 11 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 5 . For this explanation we'll call this problem you press each external source to NO by pressing 2 . 4 Press REMOTE SETUP to OFF. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can choose whether...
Owner's Manual
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... quality is also known as desired to sample the original analog audio waveform and sampling is carried out 44,100 times every second. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is expressed as 5.1 channel. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for movie films The number of movies...
... quality is also known as desired to sample the original analog audio waveform and sampling is carried out 44,100 times every second. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is expressed as 5.1 channel. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for movie films The number of movies...
Owner's Manual
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... process of recording digital sounds on film directly, the only components required are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. No. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving DTS DTS has been adopted as might be used with other formats. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of...
... process of recording digital sounds on film directly, the only components required are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. No. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving DTS DTS has been adopted as might be used with other formats. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of...
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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving THX THX is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to speaker. Movie sound tracks are required. The Bass Peak Level Manager ... sounding, you sit much closer to smooth the movement of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that all around the theater. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the surround speakers it sounds overbright. Because a sound track recorded...
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving THX THX is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to speaker. Movie sound tracks are required. The Bass Peak Level Manager ... sounding, you sit much closer to smooth the movement of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that all around the theater. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the surround speakers it sounds overbright. Because a sound track recorded...
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... & Problem-solving Preset Code List Device DVD LD STB VCR TAPE Manufacturer TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA PIONEER SONY PANASONIC KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI RCA PIONEER RCA SONY PIONEER RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX FISHER PANASONIC TOSHIBA JVC HITACHI SONY MITSUBISHI SANYO SHARP GOLDSTAR OPTIMUS GRANDIENTE PIONEER SONY TECHNICS... ZENITH MAGNAVOX GE CATV PANASONIC SONY TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI HITACHI JVC SHARP SANYO PHILIPS GOLDSTAR RADIO SHACK GRANDIENTE PIONEER JERROLD TUNER S.ATLANTA ZENITH PIONEER PIONEER Code 800 800 301,316,317,318 304,326 310,321,311 309 302,319,313 312,322 ...
... & Problem-solving Preset Code List Device DVD LD STB VCR TAPE Manufacturer TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA PIONEER SONY PANASONIC KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI RCA PIONEER RCA SONY PIONEER RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX FISHER PANASONIC TOSHIBA JVC HITACHI SONY MITSUBISHI SANYO SHARP GOLDSTAR OPTIMUS GRANDIENTE PIONEER SONY TECHNICS... ZENITH MAGNAVOX GE CATV PANASONIC SONY TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI HITACHI JVC SHARP SANYO PHILIPS GOLDSTAR RADIO SHACK GRANDIENTE PIONEER JERROLD TUNER S.ATLANTA ZENITH PIONEER PIONEER Code 800 800 301,316,317,318 304,326 310,321,311 309 302,319,313 312,322 ...
Owner's Manual
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...cables are turned OFF. • DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to PLUS or choose SMALL for trouble and malfunctions. Cause • The power plug is poorly... and wires. AM broadcasts • The AM antenna is disconnected. • The protection circuit may lie in another component. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are pressed. If you connected. • Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p. 40) • Make sure the component is...
...cables are turned OFF. • DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to PLUS or choose SMALL for trouble and malfunctions. Cause • The power plug is poorly... and wires. AM broadcasts • The AM antenna is disconnected. • The protection circuit may lie in another component. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are pressed. If you connected. • Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p. 40) • Make sure the component is...
Owner's Manual
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... panel to direct light. • Connect cord to the correct jack. • Disconnect the IR Receiver from some components, but be remote controlled. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom No sound from digital components. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as fluorescent light is shining onto...
... panel to direct light. • Connect cord to the correct jack. • Disconnect the IR Receiver from some components, but be remote controlled. Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom No sound from digital components. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as fluorescent light is shining onto...
Owner's Manual
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...83 dB 78 * Measured pursuant to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications VSX-27TX : Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 120 watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000... × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm 16-9/16 (W) × 6-13/16 (H) × 18-1/2 (D) in Weight (without package 14.7 kg (32 lb 7 oz) VSX-26TX/24TX : Power Consumption 400 W, 550 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode 1.0 W AC Outlet SWITCHED (×2 Total 100 W (0.8 A) MAX AC Outlet UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX...
...83 dB 78 * Measured pursuant to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications VSX-27TX : Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 120 watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000... × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm 16-9/16 (W) × 6-13/16 (H) × 18-1/2 (D) in Weight (without package 14.7 kg (32 lb 7 oz) VSX-26TX/24TX : Power Consumption 400 W, 550 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode 1.0 W AC Outlet SWITCHED (×2 Total 100 W (0.8 A) MAX AC Outlet UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX...