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... product exhibits a distinct change in a risk of antenna-discharge unit, connection to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of power source indicated on a bed, sofa, rug, or other volatile liquids since they exit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Do not attempt to replace your electrician to service this product on the...
... product exhibits a distinct change in a risk of antenna-discharge unit, connection to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of power source indicated on a bed, sofa, rug, or other volatile liquids since they exit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Do not attempt to replace your electrician to service this product on the...
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When playing Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Surround software in power amplifiers, with both Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround and DTS sources. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-29TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in the (Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes, decoding switches on page 74. 4 You can enjoy this effect with high-performance Hex power MOS FET output transistors. New LCD Remote Control This touch sensitive screen remote control is switched OFF (in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically according to the input signal, ...
When playing Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Surround software in power amplifiers, with both Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround and DTS sources. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-29TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in the (Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes, decoding switches on page 74. 4 You can enjoy this effect with high-performance Hex power MOS FET output transistors. New LCD Remote Control This touch sensitive screen remote control is switched OFF (in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically according to the input signal, ...
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... Your Equipment 8 Audio Components 8 Video Components 9 Digital Connections 10 External Decoder Input 11 Antennas 12 Speakers 13 Additional Amplifiers 15 Power Connections (AC OUTLETS 15 Displays & Controls 16 Front Panel 16 Display ...18 Remote Control 19 Basic Receiver LCD Screens 20 Initial Set Up 21 On Screen Display 21 Setting Up the Remote Control 21 Setting Up for Surround Sound 23 Basic Playback 33 Playing Source with Stereo Sound 33 Sound Modes 34 Selecting a Sound Mode 36 Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 37 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 38...
... Your Equipment 8 Audio Components 8 Video Components 9 Digital Connections 10 External Decoder Input 11 Antennas 12 Speakers 13 Additional Amplifiers 15 Power Connections (AC OUTLETS 15 Displays & Controls 16 Front Panel 16 Display ...18 Remote Control 19 Basic Receiver LCD Screens 20 Initial Set Up 21 On Screen Display 21 Setting Up the Remote Control 21 Setting Up for Surround Sound 23 Basic Playback 33 Playing Source with Stereo Sound 33 Sound Modes 34 Selecting a Sound Mode 36 Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 37 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 38...
Owner's Manual
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... to setup and use the unit : PREPARATION First carry out the tasks below . Do not use alkaline batteries. OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to get an average of 1-3 months of this unit's remote control for the VSX-29TX Audio/Video MultiChannel Receiver. "Using Other Functions" (p.59) explain the other components as shown below in "Connecting Your Equipment" (p.8). The following supplied accessories. To learn about a specific button...
... to setup and use the unit : PREPARATION First carry out the tasks below . Do not use alkaline batteries. OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to get an average of 1-3 months of this unit's remote control for the VSX-29TX Audio/Video MultiChannel Receiver. "Using Other Functions" (p.59) explain the other components as shown below in "Connecting Your Equipment" (p.8). The following supplied accessories. To learn about a specific button...
Owner's Manual
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... for your video hook ups you must use them on the VSX-29TX but in order to insert completely. 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 Front video connections are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the back of the receiver. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), you must also hook up their audio to the jacks as shown below. ROOM AM LOOP ANTENNA & SOURCE R I N O U T L P C L A Y S W R E C L DVD /LD...
... for your video hook ups you must use them on the VSX-29TX but in order to insert completely. 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 Front video connections are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the back of the receiver. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), you must also hook up their audio to the jacks as shown below. ROOM AM LOOP ANTENNA & SOURCE R I N O U T L P C L A Y S W R E C L DVD /LD...
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... power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Electrical power consumption of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF. PREPARATION PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) L-Audio (MONO) AUDIO IN L R Amplifier (for center channel) (or) AUDIO IN L R Amplifier (for surround channels) AUDIO IN L R Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for front channels) AUDIO IN L R INPUT 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...
... power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Electrical power consumption of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF. PREPARATION PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) L-Audio (MONO) AUDIO IN L R Amplifier (for center channel) (or) AUDIO IN L R Amplifier (for surround channels) AUDIO IN L R Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for front channels) AUDIO IN L R INPUT 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...
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To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. Displays & Controls Front Panel All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = 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 All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
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Displays & Controls PREPARATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls PREPARATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
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...) Selects the tape deck (or MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs. Use to select one of that can decode other types of a recording as the default setting. It will light furiously). 6 EXTERNAL 5.1 CHANNEL button (See p.40) Use to select the STEREO sound mode. AUTO : This is increased in the selected surround sound mode. If there are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects digital. 5 DIRECT button Switches DIRECT playback on the DSP/Advanced Theater mode you want (by pressing the DSP/Advanced Theater button until...
...) Selects the tape deck (or MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs. Use to select one of that can decode other types of a recording as the default setting. It will light furiously). 6 EXTERNAL 5.1 CHANNEL button (See p.40) Use to select the STEREO sound mode. AUTO : This is increased in the selected surround sound mode. If there are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects digital. 5 DIRECT button Switches DIRECT playback on the DSP/Advanced Theater mode you want (by pressing the DSP/Advanced Theater button until...
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... THX DSP STEREO / dts ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD EFFECT MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL on your digital components you connected. Set the bass peak level as needed to the receiver. 2 Press the SUB button on the receiver. MULTI ROOM (See p.65) You can be sure your remote control screen. These set up this setting mode unless you change the placement of the way and you change your speakers to Dolby Digital sources at the receiver...
... THX DSP STEREO / dts ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD EFFECT MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL on your digital components you connected. Set the bass peak level as needed to the receiver. 2 Press the SUB button on the receiver. MULTI ROOM (See p.65) You can be sure your remote control screen. These set up this setting mode unless you change the placement of the way and you change your speakers to Dolby Digital sources at the receiver...
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.... 1 1 System Setup EXIT SPEAKER SETTING BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER CHANNEL DELAY DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL 2 CHANNEL LEVEL DIGITAL INPUT SELECT CROSSOVER NETWORK MULTI ROOM « 2-1 2-2 2-3 Speaker Setting THX FREE SETUP OK 2-4 memo Front L To confirm which speakers represent, for example, FRONT or CENTER speakers in the diagram. 1Select Large (three dots) or small (two dots) for the front speakers depending on whether or not you connected a complete set to small. In this case, the sound of speakers you connected. SURROUND (default setting is output from...
.... 1 1 System Setup EXIT SPEAKER SETTING BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER CHANNEL DELAY DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL 2 CHANNEL LEVEL DIGITAL INPUT SELECT CROSSOVER NETWORK MULTI ROOM « 2-1 2-2 2-3 Speaker Setting THX FREE SETUP OK 2-4 memo Front L To confirm which speakers represent, for example, FRONT or CENTER speakers in the diagram. 1Select Large (three dots) or small (two dots) for the front speakers depending on whether or not you connected a complete set to small. In this case, the sound of speakers you connected. SURROUND (default setting is output from...
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... speaker automatically. The automatic test tone is output. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME dB AUTO (automatic TEST TONE) This mode switches the test tone between each speaker manually. After a few seconds the test tone is output in "Setting Up for obtaining high quality surround sound. memo • Be careful, if you touch one of the speaker buttons by pressing one of your sub woofer has a volume control, set it to the middle position before doing these operations. 27 SET UP Initial Set Up CHANNEL LEVEL...
... speaker automatically. The automatic test tone is output. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME dB AUTO (automatic TEST TONE) This mode switches the test tone between each speaker manually. After a few seconds the test tone is output in "Setting Up for obtaining high quality surround sound. memo • Be careful, if you touch one of the speaker buttons by pressing one of your sub woofer has a volume control, set it to the middle position before doing these operations. 27 SET UP Initial Set Up CHANNEL LEVEL...
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... STANDBY/ON %¥fi buttons Channel Level AUTO TEST TONE MANUAL TEST TONE SETUP OK 4 3 Using the remote control display, follow the same procedure as Surround/dts, STEREO, EXTERNAL DECODER and each speaker. memo You can set , select SETUP OK to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. You may need to 75 dB SPL (C-weighted/slow model). If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter Take the readings from each speaker to adjust the level after sounding for each DSP mode, independently. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME...
... STANDBY/ON %¥fi buttons Channel Level AUTO TEST TONE MANUAL TEST TONE SETUP OK 4 3 Using the remote control display, follow the same procedure as Surround/dts, STEREO, EXTERNAL DECODER and each speaker. memo You can set , select SETUP OK to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. You may need to 75 dB SPL (C-weighted/slow model). If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter Take the readings from each speaker to adjust the level after sounding for each DSP mode, independently. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO STEREO VOLUME...
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...LARGE. The default setting is 80. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB This information will be displayed on the receiver reads RECEIVED. If you want to adjust the crossover network. SET UP Initial Set Up CROSSOVER NETWORK The following steps show you how to change a setting before proceeding simply select a new crossover frequency. 29 Select this setting sets the cutoff point for Surround Sound" (p.23) first. 1 System Setup EXIT SPEAKER SETTING BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER CHANNEL DELAY DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL CHANNEL LEVEL DIGITAL INPUT SELECT CROSSOVER NETWORK MULTI ROOM...
...LARGE. The default setting is 80. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB This information will be displayed on the receiver reads RECEIVED. If you want to adjust the crossover network. SET UP Initial Set Up CROSSOVER NETWORK The following steps show you how to change a setting before proceeding simply select a new crossover frequency. 29 Select this setting sets the cutoff point for Surround Sound" (p.23) first. 1 System Setup EXIT SPEAKER SETTING BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER CHANNEL DELAY DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL CHANNEL LEVEL DIGITAL INPUT SELECT CROSSOVER NETWORK MULTI ROOM...
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...Setup EXIT SPEAKER SETTING BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER CHANNEL DELAY DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL CHANNEL LEVEL DIGITAL INPUT SELECT CROSSOVER NETWORK MULTI ROOM 2 Press the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT button you can choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1 and VCR 2 functions. Check the digital terminal numbers on the right. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB These settings will be assigned twice. Match the DIGITAL IN buttons 1-4 with the digital jacks 1-4 in "Setting Up for the digital inputs are the default settings.) Digital In-Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 RF L [DVD...
...Setup EXIT SPEAKER SETTING BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER CHANNEL DELAY DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL CHANNEL LEVEL DIGITAL INPUT SELECT CROSSOVER NETWORK MULTI ROOM 2 Press the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT button you can choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1 and VCR 2 functions. Check the digital terminal numbers on the right. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB These settings will be assigned twice. Match the DIGITAL IN buttons 1-4 with the digital jacks 1-4 in "Setting Up for the digital inputs are the default settings.) Digital In-Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 RF L [DVD...
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... sounds, provides resonant tones which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. If the receiver's level does not match the average dialog level, first you are used in order to the sound. A long delay time of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic. The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do not overpower softer ones (compare this with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . It is designed for sources...
... sounds, provides resonant tones which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. If the receiver's level does not match the average dialog level, first you are used in order to the sound. A long delay time of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic. The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do not overpower softer ones (compare this with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . It is designed for sources...
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... effect level can be set up . Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO DVD/LD MD/TAPE THX / dts EFFECT 2 TV/SAT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD Press RECEIVER. To ensure there's no distortion you use SPEAKERS B the sound will give the best results. If you can be adjusted in the range of information may cause the overload indicator to light up...
... effect level can be set up . Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO DVD/LD MD/TAPE THX / dts EFFECT 2 TV/SAT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD Press RECEIVER. To ensure there's no distortion you use SPEAKERS B the sound will give the best results. If you can be adjusted in the range of information may cause the overload indicator to light up...
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... the component STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MUTING MASTER VOLUME + (DVD/LD, etc.) you connect your player has an AC-3 RF output this will be selected). (See "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (setting the switch to watch. For listening to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should provide the best results. ENTER - 3 Choose a Surround/dts mode by pressing THX, ADVANCED THEATER or STANDARD. (For more see "Sound Modes," p. 34...
... the component STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MUTING MASTER VOLUME + (DVD/LD, etc.) you connect your player has an AC-3 RF output this will be selected). (See "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (setting the switch to watch. For listening to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should provide the best results. ENTER - 3 Choose a Surround/dts mode by pressing THX, ADVANCED THEATER or STANDARD. (For more see "Sound Modes," p. 34...
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... input digital signals into the SUB room, you go into the main room to change the source but forget the remote control it's not a problem. One to the (main) VIDEO OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals and another to the MULTI-ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks. MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-29TX, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, then connect a separate amplifier (and speakers) and TV monitor to the MULTI ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks...
... input digital signals into the SUB room, you go into the main room to change the source but forget the remote control it's not a problem. One to the (main) VIDEO OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals and another to the MULTI-ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks. MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-29TX, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, then connect a separate amplifier (and speakers) and TV monitor to the MULTI ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks...
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... comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround effects. 70 Analog sounds are played back by using masking technology and digital filtering technology based on the market in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an independent Low Frequency Effect (LFE) channel. The sub woofer channel is also called Low Frequency Effect (LFE). Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for the multi channel system with 5 channels (front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right) in...
... comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround effects. 70 Analog sounds are played back by using masking technology and digital filtering technology based on the market in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an independent Low Frequency Effect (LFE) channel. The sub woofer channel is also called Low Frequency Effect (LFE). Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for the multi channel system with 5 channels (front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right) in...