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... be used digital theater system for cinemas throughout the world. The four modes are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you experience in Standby mode). It's easily viewed screen can be achieved. This ...obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-29TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in convenient technology. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to use minimal...
... be used digital theater system for cinemas throughout the world. The four modes are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you experience in Standby mode). It's easily viewed screen can be achieved. This ...obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-29TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in convenient technology. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to use minimal...
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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¿ To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here.
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Displays & Controls PREPARATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls PREPARATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Owner's Manual
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...8 9 0 - = SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS SELECT OVER H.P ANALOG SP AB DIGITAL AC-3RF MONO STEREO AUTO TUNED AMFM AC-3DTS L C R LFE LS LS RS MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO PRO LOGIC DIGITAL VOLUME dB TAPE 2 # @! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of a Dolby Digital signal. DTS : Lights when a source with... (speakers A and B turn off automatically). 6 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.40) Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on. 7 DSP indicator (See p.35-36) Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is selected. 18 ~ 8 STEREO indicator (See p.35-36) Lights when a STEREO mode is selected. 9...
...8 9 0 - = SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS SELECT OVER H.P ANALOG SP AB DIGITAL AC-3RF MONO STEREO AUTO TUNED AMFM AC-3DTS L C R LFE LS LS RS MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO PRO LOGIC DIGITAL VOLUME dB TAPE 2 # @! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of a Dolby Digital signal. DTS : Lights when a source with... (speakers A and B turn off automatically). 6 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.40) Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on. 7 DSP indicator (See p.35-36) Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is selected. 18 ~ 8 STEREO indicator (See p.35-36) Lights when a STEREO mode is selected. 9...
Owner's Manual
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...etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs. Displays & Controls Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver MAIN Screen 1 2 Receiver 0 MAIN SUB 9 DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD 8 MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS 3 SIGNAL SELECT 4 7 65 1 Receiver MAIN button Press this ... of individual speakers during playback of a source. 5 INPUT ATT button Use to lower the input level of signals and input them into the VSX-29TX. 7 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (see "Setting for DIRECT playback. 6 LOUDNESS button (See p.41) Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off....
...etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs. Displays & Controls Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver MAIN Screen 1 2 Receiver 0 MAIN SUB 9 DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD 8 MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS 3 SIGNAL SELECT 4 7 65 1 Receiver MAIN button Press this ... of individual speakers during playback of a source. 5 INPUT ATT button Use to lower the input level of signals and input them into the VSX-29TX. 7 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (see "Setting for DIRECT playback. 6 LOUDNESS button (See p.41) Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off....
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... on the remote control. DIGITAL INPUT SELECT (See p.32) In order to set up . 1 2 Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD TV/SAT 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 TV and...
... on the remote control. DIGITAL INPUT SELECT (See p.32) In order to set up . 1 2 Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD TV/SAT 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 TV and...
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... 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 DSP mode, independently.
... 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 DSP mode, independently.
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...- 2 3 Press the FUNCTION button to select the source you want to listen to get sound from the receiver the problem may well lie with the VSX-29TX. FUNCTION ENTER STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MUTING MASTER VOLUME + - 5 7 DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/TAPE 1 TUNER VCR 1 VCR ... Press the RECEIVER. SET UP Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo Sound The following order: Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT TV/SAT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV...
...- 2 3 Press the FUNCTION button to select the source you want to listen to get sound from the receiver the problem may well lie with the VSX-29TX. FUNCTION ENTER STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MUTING MASTER VOLUME + - 5 7 DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/TAPE 1 TUNER VCR 1 VCR ... Press the RECEIVER. SET UP Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo Sound The following order: Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT TV/SAT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV...
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... information see which emulate a concert hall. ACTION This mode is a newly designed system for action movies, which you see which generally use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to the sound. Dialog Normalization is for music and adds a spacious feeling to create different types of Dolby Digital, ...To match the average dialog level, subtract or add the OFFSET level. Basic Playback Sound Modes The five sound modes on the VSX-29TX are used. The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to see "DIAL. No special effects are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ...
... information see which emulate a concert hall. ACTION This mode is a newly designed system for action movies, which you see which generally use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to the sound. Dialog Normalization is for music and adds a spacious feeling to create different types of Dolby Digital, ...To match the average dialog level, subtract or add the OFFSET level. Basic Playback Sound Modes The five sound modes on the VSX-29TX are used. The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to see "DIAL. No special effects are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ...
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SET UP Basic Playback DSP modes Basic Playback The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances. A long delay time of reflected ...
SET UP Basic Playback DSP modes Basic Playback The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances. A long delay time of reflected ...
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... ACTION 5-D THEATER + • For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD • For DSP modes \ Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: = HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 + • For STEREO \ Press STEREO DSP MODE STEREO THX STANDARD CINEMA ADVANCED 36 memo • The effects of ADVANCED ... mixed to the two front B speakers. Also, the 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 ...
... ACTION 5-D THEATER + • For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD • For DSP modes \ Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: = HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 + • For STEREO \ Press STEREO DSP MODE STEREO THX STANDARD CINEMA ADVANCED 36 memo • The effects of ADVANCED ... mixed to the two front B speakers. Also, the 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 ...
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.... (For more see "Sound Modes," p. 34-36.) 4 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or 3 Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT TV/SAT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL on... Playback Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-29TX. 1 RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL on off BACK LIGHT TV CONTROL FUNCTION CH + CH...
.... (For more see "Sound Modes," p. 34-36.) 4 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or 3 Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT TV/SAT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL on... Playback Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-29TX. 1 RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL on off BACK LIGHT TV CONTROL FUNCTION CH + CH...
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... you need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input, when necessary. Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD TV/SAT THX DSP STEREO / dts ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD EFFECT MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL 2 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT on...
... you need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input, when necessary. Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD TV/SAT THX DSP STEREO / dts ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD EFFECT MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL 2 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT on...
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... DECODER playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR. When the receiver plays a 96 kHz/24 bit disc "96 kHz" appears in the STEREO mode. 1 Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT FUNCTION 2 12 1 Press STEREO on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...
... DECODER playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR. When the receiver plays a 96 kHz/24 bit disc "96 kHz" appears in the STEREO mode. 1 Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT FUNCTION 2 12 1 Press STEREO on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...
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... LEVEL SETUP EXTERNAL DECODER IN Press EXTERNAL 5.1 ch on the front panel. Compare this by bringing all speaker settings and other features (DSP modes, ADVANCED THEATER modes, DIRECT mode, TONE controls, etc.), as well as the TUNER and PHONO modes, cannot be set. MIDNIGHT Receiver... MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT Press MIDNIGHT on the remote control's Receiver MAIN...
... LEVEL SETUP EXTERNAL DECODER IN Press EXTERNAL 5.1 ch on the front panel. Compare this by bringing all speaker settings and other features (DSP modes, ADVANCED THEATER modes, DIRECT mode, TONE controls, etc.), as well as the TUNER and PHONO modes, cannot be set. MIDNIGHT Receiver... MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT Press MIDNIGHT on the remote control's Receiver MAIN...
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...mode allows you to boost the bass in STEREO mode). TREBLE +/- Receiver TAPE 2 EXTERNAL MONITOR 5.1CH INPUT ATT. Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT Press LOUDNESS on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...on the front panel to adjust the low and high frequencies (the receiver must be adjusted in STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER modes as well as DSP, THX, EXTERNAL DECODER, DIRECT, and 96kHz settings. 41 BASS +/- SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB CH SYSTEM LEVEL SETUP Press...
...mode allows you to boost the bass in STEREO mode). TREBLE +/- Receiver TAPE 2 EXTERNAL MONITOR 5.1CH INPUT ATT. Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT Press LOUDNESS on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...on the front panel to adjust the low and high frequencies (the receiver must be adjusted in STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER modes as well as DSP, THX, EXTERNAL DECODER, DIRECT, and 96kHz settings. 41 BASS +/- SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB CH SYSTEM LEVEL SETUP Press...
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.... This mode will still happen when you choose a function (like DVD/LD, CD, etc.) and then get softer. Basic Playback Direct playback Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT DIRECT DIRECT Press DIRECT on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...
.... This mode will still happen when you choose a function (like DVD/LD, CD, etc.) and then get softer. Basic Playback Direct playback Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT DIRECT DIRECT Press DIRECT on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...
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...signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it MUST be recorded RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO / dts MD/TAPE1 EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL ... a cassette deck with VCR 1 or VCR 2 (etc.). 3 Playback the source to be recorded RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL 1 Select...
...signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it MUST be recorded RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO / dts MD/TAPE1 EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL ... a cassette deck with VCR 1 or VCR 2 (etc.). 3 Playback the source to be recorded RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL 1 Select...
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...time by pressing VARIABLE or FIXED. Using Other Functions MULTI-ROOM set up a just a power amplifier in the sub room the VSX-29TX will act as another Pioneer VSX receiver) choose FIXED for the VOLUME LEVEL setting. The SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on the main unit will be displayed on your...SETUP TV CONTROL 3 4 Press the MULTI ROOM button. If you hook up 1 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL 1 Turn on ...
...time by pressing VARIABLE or FIXED. Using Other Functions MULTI-ROOM set up a just a power amplifier in the sub room the VSX-29TX will act as another Pioneer VSX receiver) choose FIXED for the VOLUME LEVEL setting. The SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on the main unit will be displayed on your...SETUP TV CONTROL 3 4 Press the MULTI ROOM button. If you hook up 1 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL 1 Turn on ...