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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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...get proper surround sound. "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to connect your other possibilities of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display. Do not use different batteries together. 6 Take ..., precautions, and advice. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to Use This Manual This manual is essential to take advantage of Other Components" (p.48) is divided into the remote control as described in "Surround Sound Set Up" ...
...get proper surround sound. "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to connect your other possibilities of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display. Do not use different batteries together. 6 Take ..., precautions, and advice. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to Use This Manual This manual is essential to take advantage of Other Components" (p.48) is divided into the remote control as described in "Surround Sound Set Up" ...
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... SIGNAL GND terminal. 7 Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to analog audio jacks. L Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. 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...
... SIGNAL GND terminal. 7 Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to analog audio jacks. L Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. 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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... 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 ...see the next page). Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for your video hook ups you should use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to insert completely. When connecting your TV as shown below. However, if you use Dolby Digital you must...
... 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 ...see the next page). Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for your video hook ups you should use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to insert completely. When connecting your TV as shown below. However, if you use Dolby Digital you must...
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...to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is disconnected from the component to insert completely. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. Connect your equipment always make ...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. Be sure to coaxial in on a digital recorder (currently these two types of connections is the ...
...to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is disconnected from the component to insert completely. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. Connect your equipment always make ...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. Be sure to coaxial in on a digital recorder (currently these two types of connections is the ...
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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 RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) DIGITAL OUT PCM (CPT.) 1 2 3 DVD/LD player or LD player memo Be... Your Equipment PREPARATION Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-27TX model : Make sure you can use all LDs. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in switch is then processed by the VSX-26TX/24TX models through their digital input jacks. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS 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 RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) DIGITAL OUT PCM (CPT.) 1 2 3 DVD/LD player or LD player memo Be... Your Equipment PREPARATION Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-27TX model : Make sure you can use all LDs. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in switch is then processed by the VSX-26TX/24TX models through their digital input jacks. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /...
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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...
Owner's Manual
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... the best reception. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. 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...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...
... the best reception. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. 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...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...
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The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with at least three speakers. No sound will ... 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 down -mixed to the AC power source. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed ...power cord is designed to be audible. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the left to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in the manner described below. ...
The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with at least three speakers. No sound will ... 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 down -mixed to the AC power source. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed ...power cord is designed to be audible. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the left to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in the manner described below. ...
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...impedance setting.) Speaker placement If you have in the color of the speakers is extremely important. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. If you the speaker ...speakers at the TV screen. Some speakers are installed securely to consult your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE ...
...impedance setting.) Speaker placement If you have in the color of the speakers is extremely important. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. If you the speaker ...speakers at the TV screen. Some speakers are installed securely to consult your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE ...
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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 3 4...OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to complete all the equipment...below. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use...
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 3 4...OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to complete all the equipment...below. 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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Owner's Manual
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... set to the appropriate input channel (for example, video 1). The SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on -screen display, or, in this case. 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 to use the on the receiver... your TV is set to the receiver. 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP button. To avoid this one type of video cord for your TV, refer to the manual which came with this receiver and then use both composite and S video cords to hook up this receiver to your TV. Your TV may have...
... set to the appropriate input channel (for example, video 1). The SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on -screen display, or, in this case. 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 to use the on the receiver... your TV is set to the receiver. 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP button. To avoid this one type of video cord for your TV, refer to the manual which came with this receiver and then use both composite and S video cords to hook up this receiver to your TV. Your TV may have...
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...AUTO or MANU. 2 Press ∞ button to step 1. Use this . You can use this mode when you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. Press ENTER. The automatic test tone is essential for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. SET UP 29 Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up ... to balance the sound output level of your speakers. 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. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV...
...AUTO or MANU. 2 Press ∞ button to step 1. Use this . You can use this mode when you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. Press ENTER. The automatic test tone is essential for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. SET UP 29 Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up ... to balance the sound output level of your speakers. 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. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV...
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...on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source 4 component (VSX-27TX can use this will ensure you can be set to AUTO, while the VSX-26TX/24TX should be set to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. The default setting is STEREO. 6 (For more details,...for example, a DVD player). 6 Adjust the volume by using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by PIONEER. VSX-27TX model : Make sure you connect your player has an AC-3 RF output this remote to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the...
...on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source 4 component (VSX-27TX can use this will ensure you can be set to AUTO, while the VSX-26TX/24TX should be set to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. The default setting is STEREO. 6 (For more details,...for example, a DVD player). 6 Adjust the volume by using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by PIONEER. VSX-27TX model : Make sure you connect your player has an AC-3 RF output this remote to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the...
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...SELECT chooses the signal 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 output. On the VSX-26/24TX the default setting is input. On the VSX-27TX the default setting is available if it...UNIT SIGNAL SELECT 1 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the receiver. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG. •...
...SELECT chooses the signal 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 output. On the VSX-26/24TX the default setting is input. On the VSX-27TX the default setting is available if it...UNIT SIGNAL SELECT 1 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the receiver. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG. •...
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Also, all stereo discs). LOUDNESS VSX-27TX Press LOUDNESS. Check the manual of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in...DECODER playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR. The receiver will automatically read the DVD soundtrack). EXTERNAL DECODER IN VSX-27TX Press EXTERNAL DECODER IN. Each press switches the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER. ... display. 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. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB...
Also, all stereo discs). LOUDNESS VSX-27TX Press LOUDNESS. Check the manual of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in...DECODER playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR. The receiver will automatically read the DVD soundtrack). EXTERNAL DECODER IN VSX-27TX Press EXTERNAL DECODER IN. Each press switches the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER. ... display. 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. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB...
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...you reach the frequency you how to locate other stations. Repeat to tune in the station. Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning The following page. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the...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. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold TUNING -/+ for you desire, see "Direct Access Tuning" on the front panel to MONO reception...
...you reach the frequency you how to locate other stations. Repeat to tune in the station. Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning The following page. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the...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. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold TUNING -/+ for you desire, see "Direct Access Tuning" on the front panel to MONO reception...
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... MEMORY mode Press the MEMORY button again. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). Each press switches the display: = CLASS A = CLASS B = CLASS C 4 Press STATION ...within the respective class. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED STEREO VOLUME dB The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 44 and 45. 2 Press MEMORY to 30 stations. 46 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to ...
... MEMORY mode Press the MEMORY button again. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). Each press switches the display: = CLASS A = CLASS B = CLASS C 4 Press STATION ...within the respective class. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED STEREO VOLUME dB The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 44 and 45. 2 Press MEMORY to 30 stations. 46 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to ...