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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-27TX VSX-26TX VSX-24TX Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-27TX VSX-26TX VSX-24TX Operating Instructions
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.... 2 The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that interference will know how to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Congratulations on , the user is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in... off and on buying this equipment is for this fine Pioneer product. These limits are designed to the presence of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - L'INTERRUPTEUR EST CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE, ET...
.... 2 The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that interference will know how to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Congratulations on , the user is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in... off and on buying this equipment is for this fine Pioneer product. These limits are designed to the presence of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - L'INTERRUPTEUR EST CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE, ET...
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...-D symbol are each designed to do is enjoy! 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,... and accurate reproduction of possibilities. The four modes are trademarks of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can enjoy this receiver and is switched OFF (in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically according to operate a variety of transforming your living room...
...-D symbol are each designed to do is enjoy! 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,... and accurate reproduction of possibilities. The four modes are trademarks of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can enjoy this receiver and is switched OFF (in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically according to operate a variety of transforming your living room...
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...Table of Contents Before You Start 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 How to Use This 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 20 Remote Control 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 ...
...Table of Contents Before You Start 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 How to Use This 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 20 Remote Control 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 ...
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...35. "Using Other Functions" (p.60) explain the other components as shown below in this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. The following precautions. • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides ... be able to your components. Incorrect use alkaline batteries. 1 2 3 \ \ When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the receiver's surround sound systems (p.10-11). SET UP Performing the tasks in "Connecting Your Equipment" (p.8). "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to...
...35. "Using Other Functions" (p.60) explain the other components as shown below in this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. The following precautions. • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides ... be able to your components. Incorrect use alkaline batteries. 1 2 3 \ \ When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the receiver's surround sound systems (p.10-11). SET UP Performing the tasks in "Connecting Your Equipment" (p.8). "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to...
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...is fairly large. SET UP OPERATION 7 This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • When installing in which uses infrared rays. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the front panel of this unit. PREPARATION Before You Start Operating range of remote... control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your finger.
...is fairly large. SET UP OPERATION 7 This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • When installing in which uses infrared rays. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the front panel of this unit. PREPARATION Before You Start Operating range of remote... control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your finger.
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... with REC monitor) Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. See p.10,11 for components that only play (like an MD) 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 MONITOR P L S A... make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. Remember that for components you want to record to/from digital components (like a turntable) you must hook up your...
... with REC monitor) Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. See p.10,11 for components that only play (like an MD) 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 MONITOR P L S A... make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. Remember that for components you want to record to/from digital components (like a turntable) you must hook up your...
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... components to the jacks as "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/ /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...page). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), you must use the analog connections pictured on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect the monitor TV. It ... use them on the back of the receiver.
... components to the jacks as "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/ /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...page). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), you must use the analog connections pictured on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect the monitor TV. It ... use them on the back of the receiver.
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... player should be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this to the optical input on the receiver). If you connect this receiver. 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 ...use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is marked PCM/ /DTS OUT. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on...
... player should be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this to the optical input on the receiver). If you connect this receiver. 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 ...use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is marked PCM/ /DTS OUT. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on...
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... TV (To be down -mixed to the left terminal. Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of surround sound speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will vary. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the AC power source... will be down -mixed to the audio input jack on your equipment always make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on this unit to these two speakers. When connecting your TV. If you 'll only hear the front speakers connected ...
... TV (To be down -mixed to the left terminal. Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of surround sound speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will vary. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the AC power source... will be down -mixed to the audio input jack on your equipment always make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on this unit to these two speakers. When connecting your TV. If you 'll only hear the front speakers connected ...
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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 1 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L ... amp is set to external shocks such as earthquakes, and it with an impedance of the center channel is extremely important. BASS + First turn the receiver off the floor. Front Left Front Center Right Sub Woofer Surround Left Listening Position Surround Right OPERATION memo • Install the left and right front...
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 1 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L ... amp is set to external shocks such as earthquakes, and it with an impedance of the center channel is extremely important. BASS + First turn the receiver off the floor. Front Left Front Center Right Sub Woofer Surround Left Listening Position Surround Right OPERATION memo • Install the left and right front...
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PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center ... this unit from the wall outlet for all other connections before connecting this outlet, regardless of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF. Electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). ...MAX] Power supplied through these outlets is turned on vacation. 16 Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers to your ...
PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center ... this unit from the wall outlet for all other connections before connecting this outlet, regardless of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF. Electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). ...MAX] Power supplied through these outlets is turned on vacation. 16 Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers to your ...
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...: Lights when the tuner is set to show that an excessively strong signal is being processed. STEREO : Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in SIGNAL SELECT, this occurs, see "Front Panel", £, SPEAKERS (A/B)). L : Left front*1*2, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2,... sound modes, general information, etc. ! AC-3 RF : Lights when an AC-3 RF signal is received. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 1...
...: Lights when the tuner is set to show that an excessively strong signal is being processed. STEREO : Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in SIGNAL SELECT, this occurs, see "Front Panel", £, SPEAKERS (A/B)). L : Left front*1*2, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2,... sound modes, general information, etc. ! AC-3 RF : Lights when an AC-3 RF signal is received. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. Displays & Controls PRSEEPTAURPATION Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 1...
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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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... on-screen menu on /off. Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV...
... on-screen menu on /off. Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV...
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...operation to select a DSP sound mode. 23 AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. MULTI OPERATION button Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode. If there are most useful for CD and tuner operations. @ ENTER...button simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these buttons to put the receiver into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will turn off these components even if they are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn off all the possible sources. ^ SIGNAL SELECT button Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly...
...operation to select a DSP sound mode. 23 AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. MULTI OPERATION button Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode. If there are most useful for CD and tuner operations. @ ENTER...button simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these buttons to put the receiver into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will turn off these components even if they are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn off all the possible sources. ^ SIGNAL SELECT button Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly...
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... one type of video cord for all . This is just to use one you won 't allow you to use S video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV. 2 Always make these settings once (unless you see p.67-71). These set up operations use your TV to display the settings and... Manager] [D-Range Control] [Digital-In Select] [Multi-Room] SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME dB * You can escape from this receiver on your TV. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you are unsure how to choose an input channel for example, use both...
... one type of video cord for all . This is just to use one you won 't allow you to use S video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV. 2 Always make these settings once (unless you see p.67-71). These set up operations use your TV to display the settings and... Manager] [D-Range Control] [Digital-In Select] [Multi-Room] SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME dB * You can escape from this receiver on your TV. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you are unsure how to choose an input channel for example, use both...