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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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...level of power and realism you to music. 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...Processing) surround mode gives you to enjoy movie soundtracks with high-performance Hex power MOS FET output transistors. Lucasfilm and THX are each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from Dolby Laboratories. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations ...
...level of power and realism you to music. 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...Processing) surround mode gives you to enjoy movie soundtracks with high-performance Hex power MOS FET output transistors. Lucasfilm and THX are each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from Dolby Laboratories. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations ...
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... refer to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the remote control as shown below in this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Please use the radio of the receiver's surround sound systems (p.10-11). Observe the following marks and symbols are used throughout...
... refer to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the remote control as shown below in this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Please use the radio of the receiver's surround sound systems (p.10-11). Observe the following marks and symbols are used throughout...
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...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 OUTPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT SPEAKERS Video camera (etc.) VIDEO INPUT V L R 7 Audio/Video cords ...connect the video components and a video cord to insert completely. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use S-video cords for your video hook ups you must use them on this page for your TV...
...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 OUTPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT SPEAKERS Video camera (etc.) VIDEO INPUT V L R 7 Audio/Video cords ...connect the video components and a video cord to insert completely. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use S-video cords for your video hook ups you must use them on this page for your TV...
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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 ... 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 can't use the tuner and phono functions with an external decoder input. 12 If you find you may need an...
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 ... 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 can't use the tuner and phono functions with an external decoder input. 12 If you find you may need an...
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... switch on the speakers. A is disconnected from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will vary. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the B system and multi channel sources will be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the ...'ll only hear the front speakers connected to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in the manner described below. When connecting your TV. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. In this case, the center speaker shown is designed to be down -mixed to the active ...
... switch on the speakers. A is disconnected from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will vary. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the B system and multi channel sources will be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the ...'ll only hear the front speakers connected to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in the manner described below. When connecting your TV. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. In this case, the center speaker shown is designed to be down -mixed to the active ...
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...it with an impedance of the speakers is set to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP ...from speakers stands which impedance the amp is extremely important. 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 AUDIO R EXTERNAL...
...it with an impedance of the speakers is set to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP ...from speakers stands which impedance the amp is extremely important. 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 AUDIO R EXTERNAL...
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...to your speakers, make sure the power is turned off by the receiver's POWER switch. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for example, when on and off and the power cord is possible to ... vacation. 16 When connecting your equipment always make the connections shown below. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is disconnected from the wall outlet for all other connections...
...to your speakers, make sure the power is turned off by the receiver's POWER switch. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for example, when on and off and the power cord is possible to ... vacation. 16 When connecting your equipment always make the connections shown below. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is disconnected from the wall outlet for all other connections...
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... ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. AM/FM : Light to indicate the current band (FM or AM). @ LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to indicate that... # Program Format indicator When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, he following indicators light to show that the program source contains an LFE channel. MASTER VOLUME indication Displays current level of master volume. = TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on . 5 H.P (headphones)...
... ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. AM/FM : Light to indicate the current band (FM or AM). @ LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to indicate that... # Program Format indicator When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, he following indicators light to show that the program source contains an LFE channel. MASTER VOLUME indication Displays current level of master volume. = TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on . 5 H.P (headphones)...
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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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...CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ...sound, speakers levels & settings, and other components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this button to select the channel you have programmed the remote control to select the amount of effect. Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons ...
...CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ...sound, speakers levels & settings, and other components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this button to select the channel you have programmed the remote control to select the amount of effect. Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons ...
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...THX CINEMA , DTS, (Dolby) Surround sound modes. The SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on your TV. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you change the placement of your TV is just to use one type of video cord for example, use...set up operations use composite video cords to your TV. Make sure your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). System Setup [Speaker Setting] [Channel Delay] [Channel Level] [Crossover Network] [Bass Peak Level Manager] [D-Range Control] [Digital-In Select] [Multi-Room] SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME...
...THX CINEMA , DTS, (Dolby) Surround sound modes. The SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on your TV. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you change the placement of your TV is just to use one type of video cord for example, use...set up operations use composite video cords to your TV. Make sure your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). System Setup [Speaker Setting] [Channel Delay] [Channel Level] [Crossover Network] [Bass Peak Level Manager] [D-Range Control] [Digital-In Select] [Multi-Room] SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME...
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... the speakers. Crossover Network (See p.31) This feature lets you 've completed SPEAKER SETTINGS and returned to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen, CHANNEL DELAY will be selected automatically. Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from your listening... TV screen. 25 For example, if you select which bass frequencies will be sent 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 complete one of speakers you first hook up the receiver. That...
... the speakers. Crossover Network (See p.31) This feature lets you 've completed SPEAKER SETTINGS and returned to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen, CHANNEL DELAY will be selected automatically. Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from your listening... TV screen. 25 For example, if you select which bass frequencies will be sent 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 complete one of speakers you first hook up the receiver. That...
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... VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED...
... VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED...
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... NO for the FRONT speakers). 2 Press ∞. 3 Repeat 1 and 2 for the front speakers the sub woofer will automatically be set to CHANNEL DELAY below for the FRONT speakers. 3 Specify the type of speakers you have a sub woofer, listen to the bass response with the 5¥∞... CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER...
... NO for the FRONT speakers). 2 Press ∞. 3 Repeat 1 and 2 for the front speakers the sub woofer will automatically be set to CHANNEL DELAY below for the FRONT speakers. 3 Specify the type of speakers you have a sub woofer, listen to the bass response with the 5¥∞... CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER...
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.... If continuing from 1 to 30 feet. (1 foot equals approximately 0.3 meters.) 2 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to move to go to select a speaker. Channel Delay Front LL Center Front R Surround R Surround L Subwoofer [EXIT] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] memo The default setting is ...THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select CHANNEL DELAY (if continuing from your listening position to do this. Press ENTER. You need to figure out the distance from your...
.... If continuing from 1 to 30 feet. (1 foot equals approximately 0.3 meters.) 2 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to move to go to select a speaker. Channel Delay Front LL Center Front R Surround R Surround L Subwoofer [EXIT] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] memo The default setting is ...THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select CHANNEL DELAY (if continuing from your listening position to do this. Press ENTER. You need to figure out the distance from your...
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...CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM ...dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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. ...
...CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS ¶ MPX 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU BAND DIRECT ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM ...dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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. ...