Owner's Manual
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...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 12 Antennas 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... 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 ...
...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 12 Antennas 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... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Other Functions" (p.60) explain the other components as shown below in the operating range of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Incorrect use the radio of the remote control, replace all your digital equipment like DVDs and LDs ...batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to "Basic Playback" on p.17. OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the remote control as described in "Remote Control of Other Components" (p.48) is essential to take advantage of the following...
... Other Functions" (p.60) explain the other components as shown below in the operating range of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. Incorrect use the radio of the remote control, replace all your digital equipment like DVDs and LDs ...batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to "Basic Playback" on p.17. OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the remote control as described in "Remote Control of Other Components" (p.48) is essential to take advantage of the following...
Owner's Manual
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... the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the receiver. 8 NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER...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 OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R REC PLAY L R CD player Turntable If your turntable has a ground wire, ...
... the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the receiver. 8 NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER...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 OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R REC PLAY L R CD player Turntable If your turntable has a ground wire, ...
Owner's Manual
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... the receiver. Conversely, if you use S-video cords for video hook ups, you must use the analog connections pictured on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to the jacks as well (see the previous page). Front video connections are simply S-video jacks. Be sure... 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...
... the receiver. Conversely, if you use S-video cords for video hook ups, you must use the analog connections pictured on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to the jacks as well (see the previous page). Front video connections are simply S-video jacks. Be sure... 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...
Owner's Manual
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You can make direct digital recordings with like with this unit. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like (for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. For the VSX-27TX, a DVD/LD player or LD player should be used) or ... 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. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 The quality of analog jacks (see the...
You can make direct digital recordings with like with this unit. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like (for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. For the VSX-27TX, a DVD/LD player or LD player should be used) or ... 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. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 The quality of analog jacks (see the...
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... to the proper component(s) with it's AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in switch is then processed by the VSX-26TX/24TX models through their digital input jacks. If your DVD/LD or LD players using both...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 RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(...
... to the proper component(s) with it's AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in switch is then processed by the VSX-26TX/24TX models through their digital input jacks. If your DVD/LD or LD players using both...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 RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(...
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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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... external FM antenna. 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...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...
... external FM antenna. 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...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...
Owner's Manual
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...you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will come from the wall outlet. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the active speakers so no sound...surround speakers but , naturally, everyone's home set up will be down -mixed to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in. (10 mm) 14 Simply connect the speakers you switch on the speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the manner ...
...you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will come from the wall outlet. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the active speakers so no sound...surround speakers but , naturally, everyone's home set up will be down -mixed to speaker manual for details.) 3/8 in. (10 mm) 14 Simply connect the speakers you switch on the speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the manner ...
Owner's Manual
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...placement of the speakers is set to prevent possible interference such as distortion in your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. You'll get a display like the one shown below right telling ...installing the center speaker on top of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE STEREO ... than the front and center speakers. 15 PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting...
...placement of the speakers is set to prevent possible interference such as distortion in your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. You'll get a display like the one shown below right telling ...installing the center speaker on top of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE STEREO ... than the front and center speakers. 15 PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting...
Owner's Manual
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...consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use separate amplifiers to power your speakers, make sure the ...L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to your equipment always make the connections shown below. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (...
...consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use separate amplifiers to power your speakers, make sure the ...L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI Be sure to your equipment always make the connections shown below. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (...
Owner's Manual
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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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... of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). You only need to make sure your TV is set up operations. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one type of video cord for your TV, refer... to the manual which came with this receiver and then use composite video cords to hook up this screen at all your video component and TV hook ups...
... of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). You only need to make sure your TV is set up operations. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one type of video cord for your TV, refer... to the manual which came with this receiver and then use composite video cords to hook up this screen at all your video component and TV hook ups...
Owner's Manual
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...continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to select SETTING START. 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. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY, it will already be ...balancing the speaker levels by ear at a more leisurely pace. You can use this mode when you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. Press ENTER. AUTO (automatic TEST TONE) This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. The automatic test tone is essential ...
...continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to select SETTING START. 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. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY, it will already be ...balancing the speaker levels by ear at a more leisurely pace. You can use this mode when you switch the test tone between each speaker manually. Press ENTER. AUTO (automatic TEST TONE) This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. The automatic test tone is essential ...
Owner's Manual
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...etc.) you want to listen to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. If your component (See p. 48). 3 Choose a sound mode by PIONEER. OPERATION memo VSX-27TX 5 VSX-26TX and VSX-24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or... available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is STEREO. 6 (For more details, refer to pages 10, 11 and 34. 39 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. For listening to control the component if it's made by pressing THX, ADVANCED THEATER or STANDARD. You can be set...
...etc.) you want to listen to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. If your component (See p. 48). 3 Choose a sound mode by PIONEER. OPERATION memo VSX-27TX 5 VSX-26TX and VSX-24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or... available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is STEREO. 6 (For more details, refer to pages 10, 11 and 34. 39 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. For listening to control the component if it's made by pressing THX, ADVANCED THEATER or STANDARD. You can be set...
Owner's Manual
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...A DIGITAL DTS When a DTS signal is ANALOG. Each press switches 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 AUTO (which chooses digital when all three are set to OFF,.../24TX the default setting is input. memo • In the AUTO setting (VSX-27TX only), SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in an analog manner (making sure your DVD player. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with analog audio only is not output from a karaoke microphone ...
...A DIGITAL DTS When a DTS signal is ANALOG. Each press switches 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 AUTO (which chooses digital when all three are set to OFF,.../24TX the default setting is input. memo • In the AUTO setting (VSX-27TX only), SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in an analog manner (making sure your DVD player. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with analog audio only is not output from a karaoke microphone ...
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... Press EXTERNAL DECODER IN. Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure. • During this unit's other setup settings have to music at low volumes. LOUDNESS VSX-27TX Press LOUDNESS. All of this playback you cannot use the tone controls, the DIRECT function, the LOUDNESS function, any of the sound.../24 bit disc is not possible. Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on the display, as the TUNER and PHONO modes, cannot be set to AUTO (VSX-27TX only) or DIGITAL to read the DVD soundtrack).
... Press EXTERNAL DECODER IN. Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure. • During this unit's other setup settings have to music at low volumes. LOUDNESS VSX-27TX Press LOUDNESS. All of this playback you cannot use the tone controls, the DIRECT function, the LOUDNESS function, any of the sound.../24 bit disc is not possible. Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on the display, as the TUNER and PHONO modes, cannot be set to AUTO (VSX-27TX only) or DIGITAL to read the DVD soundtrack).
Owner's Manual
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... FM STEREO VOLUME dB 2 Press BAND button on the remote or the FM/AM button on the following steps show you desire. 4 Adjust the volume. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the station is too far... switches the band: 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. This should improve reception enough for about one step at the first station it locates. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down...
... FM STEREO VOLUME dB 2 Press BAND button on the remote or the FM/AM button on the following steps show you desire. 4 Adjust the volume. VSX-27TX 23 MPX 1 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the station is too far... switches the band: 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. This should improve reception enough for about one step at the first station it locates. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down...
Owner's Manual
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... repeatedly to 30 stations. 46 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to memorize up to select a channel (0~9) within the respective class. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 44 and 45. 2 Press MEMORY to escape from MEMORY mode Press the MEMORY button again. If ...you how to memorize up to select a class number. Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED STEREO VOLUME dB The station is memorized automatically...
... repeatedly to 30 stations. 46 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to memorize up to select a channel (0~9) within the respective class. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 44 and 45. 2 Press MEMORY to escape from MEMORY mode Press the MEMORY button again. If ...you how to memorize up to select a class number. Using the front panel 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED STEREO VOLUME dB The station is memorized automatically...