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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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... literature accompanying the appliance. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - After you will not occur in a particular installation. This is encouraged to try to persons. IMPORTANT The lightning flash...NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for this fine Pioneer product. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within...
... literature accompanying the appliance. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - After you will not occur in a particular installation. This is encouraged to try to persons. IMPORTANT The lightning flash...NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for this fine Pioneer product. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within...
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...are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically according...widely used to music. The four modes are trademarks of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can enjoy this receiver and is the latest technology for filtering out unwanted noise. The decoder has been incorporated into six different sonic environments when ...
...are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically according...widely used to music. The four modes are trademarks of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can enjoy this receiver and is the latest technology for filtering out unwanted noise. The decoder has been incorporated into six different sonic environments when ...
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... 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 20 Remote Control 22...
... 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 20 Remote Control 22...
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...how to use the radio of this "Before You Start" section to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to setup and use of batteries may have received all of Other Components" (p.48) is for all batteries with the same shape may result in "Remote Control...This Manual This manual is highly recommended so you have different voltages. Do not use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. CAUTION! Before You Start ...
...how to use the radio of this "Before You Start" section to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to setup and use of batteries may have received all of Other Components" (p.48) is for all batteries with the same shape may result in "Remote Control...This Manual This manual is highly recommended so you have different voltages. Do not use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide. CAUTION! Before You Start ...
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... area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the lower third of this unit. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on top of ... obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light 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 the remote control to leave more than...
... area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the lower third of this unit. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on top of ... obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light 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 the remote control to leave more than...
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...move the cassette deck farther away from analog components you need to the jacks as shown below. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of your audio components to hook up connect your cassette... power cord is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to /from the receiver. 8 Remember that for more on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of the audio signal...connections and your turntable has a ground wire, connect it is disconnected from the transformer in the receiver.
...move the cassette deck farther away from analog components you need to the jacks as shown below. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of your audio components to hook up connect your cassette... power cord is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to /from the receiver. 8 Remember that for more on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of the audio signal...connections and your turntable has a ground wire, connect it is disconnected from the transformer in the receiver.
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... connect the monitor TV. Front video connections are simply S-video jacks. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the back of the receiver. However, if you use S-video cords for your video hook ups you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal... a good idea to hook up your TV with analog audio connections as well (see the next page). Conversely, if you use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect them for your video components have S-video jacks...
... connect the monitor TV. Front video connections are simply S-video jacks. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the back of the receiver. However, if you use S-video cords for your video hook ups you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal... a good idea to hook up your TV with analog audio connections as well (see the next page). Conversely, if you use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect them for your video components have S-video jacks...
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The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 The quality of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you ... matching like (for a total of analog jacks (see the previous page). For the VSX-27TX, a DVD/LD player or LD player should be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this receiver. When you use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you can do this unit. You can...
The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 The quality of these include MD, DAT, and CD-R) you ... matching like (for a total of analog jacks (see the previous page). For the VSX-27TX, a DVD/LD player or LD player should be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this receiver. When you use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you can do this unit. You can...
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... terminal 3 Tighten terminal. A is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will come from the center or surround speakers but the receiver is disconnected from the wall outlet. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you have in the diagram) but multi channel sources will be... speakers. When connecting your TV. Simply connect the speakers you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to these two speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be down -mixed to the B system and multi channel sources will be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" ...
... terminal 3 Tighten terminal. A is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will come from the center or surround speakers but the receiver is disconnected from the wall outlet. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you have in the diagram) but multi channel sources will be... speakers. When connecting your TV. Simply connect the speakers you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to these two speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be down -mixed to the B system and multi channel sources will be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" ...
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...8226; Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen. If you the speaker impedance setting. 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...to secure it may fall from speakers stands which impedance the amp is extremely important. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A ...
...8226; Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen. If you the speaker impedance setting. 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...to secure it may fall from speakers stands which impedance the amp is extremely important. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting. SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A ...
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Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers to your equipment always make the connections shown... not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). [UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power flows continually to power 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...
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers to your equipment always make the connections shown... not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). [UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power flows continually to power 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...
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... excessively strong signal is being processed. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. SP # AB : Lights when speaker systems A & B are both turn off automatically). 6 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.41) Lights when... Right surround*1 *1: Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback. *2: Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback. 17 SP # A : Lights when speaker system A is received in all parts of master volume. = TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is selected. ANALOG : Lights when an analog signal is on , ...
... excessively strong signal is being processed. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. SP # AB : Lights when speaker systems A & B are both turn off automatically). 6 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.41) Lights when... Right surround*1 *1: Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback. *2: Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback. 17 SP # A : Lights when speaker system A is received in all parts of master volume. = TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is selected. ANALOG : Lights when an analog signal is on , ...
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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 (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¿
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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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... operation mode. 4 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used to operate the receiver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV...
... operation mode. 4 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used to operate the receiver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX ¶ 7 - + TUNING 1¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV...
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...First, when pressed it 's in the selected sound mode. They are most useful for how to select a source. If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn off (see p.38. Then press the button to Control Other Components" starting on p.48, "Multi Operation" starting on...simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). AUTO : This is the default. AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT...
...First, when pressed it 's in the selected sound mode. They are most useful for how to select a source. If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn off (see p.38. Then press the button to Control Other Components" starting on p.48, "Multi Operation" starting on...simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). AUTO : This is the default. AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT...
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...MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on screen displays from this screen at any picture from this receiver at all your video component and TV hook ups. This is set up operations. If you change the placement of your current speaker system ...see p.67-71). You might, for example, video 1). Make sure your TV screen. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you see the on the receiver and your TV. Your TV may have a MULTI ROOM function (see any time by pressing the SYSTEM...
...MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on screen displays from this screen at any picture from this receiver at all your video component and TV hook ups. This is set up operations. If you change the placement of your current speaker system ...see p.67-71). You might, for example, video 1). Make sure your TV screen. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you see the on the receiver and your TV. Your TV may have a MULTI ROOM function (see any time by pressing the SYSTEM...