Owner's Manual
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... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to persons. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Please read through these operating instructions so you will not occur in a residential installation. This is for future reference. [... finished reading the instructions, put them away in a secure area. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for buying this Pioneer product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le ...
... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to persons. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Please read through these operating instructions so you will not occur in a residential installation. This is for future reference. [... finished reading the instructions, put them away in a secure area. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for buying this Pioneer product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le ...
Owner's Manual
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... Inc. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you the capability of transforming your living room into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects. Digital Noise Reduction Digital Noise reduction ... to enjoy movie soundtracks with both Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround and DTS sources. All rights reserved. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-29TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in Standby mode). True Home Cinema with THX® Certification The HOME THX CINEMA surround mode...
... Inc. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you the capability of transforming your living room into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects. Digital Noise Reduction Digital Noise reduction ... to enjoy movie soundtracks with both Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround and DTS sources. All rights reserved. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-29TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in Standby mode). True Home Cinema with THX® Certification The HOME THX CINEMA surround mode...
Owner's Manual
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...UP 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 11 Antennas 12 ...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...
...UP 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 11 Antennas 12 ...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...
Owner's Manual
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... Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. This manual is highly recommended so you can use the radio of this unit's remote control for the VSX-29TX Audio/Video MultiChannel Receiver. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.70) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. When you notice a decrease in "Connecting Your Equipment" (p.8). Do not use...
... Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. This manual is highly recommended so you can use the radio of this unit's remote control for the VSX-29TX Audio/Video MultiChannel Receiver. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.70) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. When you notice a decrease in "Connecting Your Equipment" (p.8). Do not use...
Owner's Manual
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To use the remote control to operate the VSX-29TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another remote control which you can use , point the remote control toward the remote ...sensor on the back of the panel with thumb and forefinger. Take it out by sliding your finger. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the lower third of the remote control. OPERATION 7 The backlight button is located in a rack,...
To use the remote control to operate the VSX-29TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another remote control which you can use , point the remote control toward the remote ...sensor on the back of the panel with thumb and forefinger. Take it out by sliding your finger. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the lower third of the remote control. OPERATION 7 The backlight button is located in a rack,...
Owner's Manual
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... with you need to hook up one set up your digital equipment with REC monitor) If your audio components to /from the transformer in the receiver. L Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. R Be sure to L (left). Cassette deck placement Depending on digital ... up connect your turntable has a ground wire, connect it is also a good idea to hook up your cassette deck which is disconnected from the receiver. 8 See p.10, 11 for components you want to record to/from digital components (like a turntable) you must hook up your digital components...
... with you need to hook up one set up your digital equipment with REC monitor) If your audio components to /from the transformer in the receiver. L Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. R Be sure to L (left). Cassette deck placement Depending on digital ... up connect your turntable has a ground wire, connect it is also a good idea to hook up your cassette deck which is disconnected from the receiver. 8 See p.10, 11 for components you want to record to/from digital components (like a turntable) you must hook up your digital components...
Owner's Manual
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...right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to connect the monitor TV. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-29TX but in order to use Dolby Digital/DTS you should hook up your TV with analog audio connections as shown here) and two digital connections... cords (not supplied) to a digital input (see the next page). However, if you must use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. Conversely, if you use them on this page for the video signal but they are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO." Regarding...
...right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to connect the monitor TV. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-29TX but in order to use Dolby Digital/DTS you should hook up your TV with analog audio connections as shown here) and two digital connections... cords (not supplied) to a digital input (see the next page). However, if you must use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. Conversely, if you use them on this page for the video signal but they are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO." Regarding...
Owner's Manual
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...Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you can make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of matching like with this receiver. When you don't need to coaxial in on the receiver). You can also be connected to insert completely. Connect your equipment always make digital audio connections. Be sure to... as a pair of connections is a matter of four digital inputs. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 The VSX-29TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. There is one digital out jack which is...
...Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you can make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of matching like with this receiver. When you don't need to coaxial in on the receiver). You can also be connected to insert completely. Connect your equipment always make digital audio connections. Be sure to... as a pair of connections is a matter of four digital inputs. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 The VSX-29TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. There is one digital out jack which is...
Owner's Manual
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... the CENTER PREOUT jack on your equipment always make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the sub- The VSX-29TX will be lost. Please use speakers with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in . ...(10 mm) 13 Also make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the center or surround speakers but the receiver is unnecessary. 7...
... the CENTER PREOUT jack on your equipment always make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the sub- The VSX-29TX will be lost. Please use speakers with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in . ...(10 mm) 13 Also make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the center or surround speakers but the receiver is unnecessary. 7...
Owner's Manual
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...from the wall socket to disconnect this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers Although the VSX-29TX has more than sufficient power for example, when on and off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet...not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). [UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power flows continually to your speakers, make sure the power is turned off by the receiver's POWER switch. 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...
...from the wall socket to disconnect this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers Although the VSX-29TX has more than sufficient power for example, when on and off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet...not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). [UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power flows continually to your speakers, make sure the power is turned off by the receiver's POWER switch. 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...
Owner's Manual
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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¿
Owner's Manual
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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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... Displays the function or the frequency of the current radio station. 0 Surround/dts mode indicators DIGITAL : When the Surround/dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate that a source containing an excessive amount of information is being processed. SP # AB : Lights when... VOLUME dB TAPE 2 # @! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to attenuate (lower) the signal. SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is received in ANALOG mode only). 4 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.41) Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on , this indicator lights to show that an excessively strong...
... Displays the function or the frequency of the current radio station. 0 Surround/dts mode indicators DIGITAL : When the Surround/dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate that a source containing an excessive amount of information is being processed. SP # AB : Lights when... VOLUME dB TAPE 2 # @! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to attenuate (lower) the signal. SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is received in ANALOG mode only). 4 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.41) Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on , this indicator lights to show that an excessively strong...
Owner's Manual
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...SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL on or off (see p.7) 7 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are not PIONEER products. = MULTI OPERATION button Use this LCD remote control changes when you select a different function, explanations of operations. Secondly, any component that... control into TV/ SAT (satellite tuner) mode. In the SYSTEM SETUP menu, the %˜fi buttons can be used to operate the receiver. The %˜fi buttons, pressed simultaneously, can be use the MULTI OPERATION mode. The button will turn on /off components in the ...
...SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL on or off (see p.7) 7 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are not PIONEER products. = MULTI OPERATION button Use this LCD remote control changes when you select a different function, explanations of operations. Secondly, any component that... control into TV/ SAT (satellite tuner) mode. In the SYSTEM SETUP menu, the %˜fi buttons can be used to operate the receiver. The %˜fi buttons, pressed simultaneously, can be use the MULTI OPERATION mode. The button will turn on /off components in the ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. 7 DIGITAL NR button (See p.39) Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only). 8 MIDNIGHT button (See p.40) Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on the sub receiver screen. 2 EFFECT...
... 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. 7 DIGITAL NR button (See p.39) Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only). 8 MIDNIGHT button (See p.40) Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on the sub receiver screen. 2 EFFECT...
Owner's Manual
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... make sure the remote control responds properly when you touch it. Access to the different setup modes appear on your personal preferences. 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD Remote Setup EXIT LCD COMMANDER MULTI OPERATION REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 TV/SAT PRESET RECALL DIRECT FUNCTION CD VCR1 LEARNING TUNER VCR2 TV...make sure your TV is set to the appropriate input channel (for example, video 1). Press TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT button. 3 LCD Commander EXIT RECEIVER DVD/LD TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT BEEP ON REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE TV/SAT LCD CONTRAST CD VCR1 LCD TIMER : 10 SEC TUNER VCR2 TV...
... make sure the remote control responds properly when you touch it. Access to the different setup modes appear on your personal preferences. 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD Remote Setup EXIT LCD COMMANDER MULTI OPERATION REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 TV/SAT PRESET RECALL DIRECT FUNCTION CD VCR1 LEARNING TUNER VCR2 TV...make sure your TV is set to the appropriate input channel (for example, video 1). Press TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT button. 3 LCD Commander EXIT RECEIVER DVD/LD TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT BEEP ON REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE TV/SAT LCD CONTRAST CD VCR1 LCD TIMER : 10 SEC TUNER VCR2 TV...
Owner's Manual
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...to escape this set this button (the default setting is 10 seconds. Use the - /+ buttons to the RECEIVER screen. If no commands are entered. When you've touched all fixed to stay on 60 seconds. LCD TIMER... control will turn the remote control off . Initial Set Up 4 Touch Panel Adjust RECEIVER DVD/LD EXIT REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 TOUCH CROSS POINT CD TUNER TV CONTROL ... VCR2 EXIT REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL 5 6 LCD Commander EXIT RECEIVER DVD/LD TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT BEEP ON REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 TV/SAT LCD CONTRAST ...
...to escape this set this button (the default setting is 10 seconds. Use the - /+ buttons to the RECEIVER screen. If no commands are entered. When you've touched all fixed to stay on 60 seconds. LCD TIMER... control will turn the remote control off . Initial Set Up 4 Touch Panel Adjust RECEIVER DVD/LD EXIT REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 TOUCH CROSS POINT CD TUNER TV CONTROL ... VCR2 EXIT REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL 5 6 LCD Commander EXIT RECEIVER DVD/LD TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT BEEP ON REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 TV/SAT LCD CONTRAST ...
Owner's Manual
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...best possible surround sound, complete the following set up the all these settings once (unless you change your home 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 ... sub woofer or front speakers when set up possibilities will be communicated from the remote control to power systems in the display on the receiver. CHANNEL LEVEL (See p.27-28) Use to large. DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (See p.31) This feature makes possible excellent surround sound...
...best possible surround sound, complete the following set up the all these settings once (unless you change your home 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 ... sub woofer or front speakers when set up possibilities will be communicated from the remote control to power systems in the display on the receiver. CHANNEL LEVEL (See p.27-28) Use to large. DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (See p.31) This feature makes possible excellent surround sound...
Owner's Manual
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... seem logical to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your FRONT speakers and leave the sub woofer selected. Hold the remote control pointed towards the receiver until you want to change . If you want to what is to route all the bass sounds to CHANNEL DELAY below. This may actually experience... ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB THX FREE SETUP OK These settings will be displayed on the size and shape of the speaker you see the FREE "RECEIVED" display on the...
... seem logical to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your FRONT speakers and leave the sub woofer selected. Hold the remote control pointed towards the receiver until you want to change . If you want to what is to route all the bass sounds to CHANNEL DELAY below. This may actually experience... ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB THX FREE SETUP OK These settings will be displayed on the size and shape of the speaker you see the FREE "RECEIVED" display on the...