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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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...and keep it in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The exclamation point ...within the product's enclosure that interference will know how to the presence of the following measures: - If this fine Pioneer product. L'INTERRUPTEUR EST CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE, ET NE SÉPARE PAS L'APPAREIL DE LA SOURCE DE COURANT PRINCIPAL EN ...
...and keep it in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The exclamation point ...within the product's enclosure that interference will know how to the presence of the following measures: - If this fine Pioneer product. L'INTERRUPTEUR EST CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE, ET NE SÉPARE PAS L'APPAREIL DE LA SOURCE DE COURANT PRINCIPAL EN ...
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... technology for cinemas throughtout the world. 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). Advanced Theater Modes This mode ... Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. You can enjoy this receiver and is the latest and most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources. The four modes are trademarks of power and realism you...
... technology for cinemas throughtout the world. 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). Advanced Theater Modes This mode ... Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. You can enjoy this receiver and is the latest and most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources. The four modes are trademarks of power and realism you...
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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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...Basic Playback" on p.17. Incorrect use this "Before You Start" section to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to take advantage of this unit. Do not use the unit : PREPARATION First carry out the tasks below . To ...Please use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may have received all batteries with the same shape may result in such hazards as described in the operating range of the.... SET UP Performing the tasks in this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver.
...Basic Playback" on p.17. Incorrect use this "Before You Start" section to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to take advantage of this unit. Do not use the unit : PREPARATION First carry out the tasks below . To ...Please use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may have received all batteries with the same shape may result in such hazards as described in the operating range of the.... SET UP Performing the tasks in this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver.
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... the front panel of this unit. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the lower third of the panel with another remote control which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is fairly large. PREPARATION Before You Start Operating... range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm.) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open...
... the front panel of this unit. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the lower third of the panel with another remote control which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is fairly large. PREPARATION Before You Start Operating... range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm.) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open...
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Remember that for components you want to record to/from the transformer in the receiver. L Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). If you must hook ... digital components to the jacks as shown below. Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set up connect your audio components to analog audio jacks. 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 F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R ...
Remember that for components you want to record to/from the transformer in the receiver. L Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). If you must hook ... digital components to the jacks as shown below. Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set up connect your audio components to analog audio jacks. 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 F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R ...
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... composite video cords for video hook ups, you must use the analog connections pictured on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to insert...(as well (see the next page). DVD player (or LD player) Video deck (1) Video deck (2) OUTPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R 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 F W ... if you use them on the back of the receiver.
... composite video cords for video hook ups, you must use the analog connections pictured on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to insert...(as well (see the next page). DVD player (or LD player) Video deck (1) Video deck (2) OUTPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R 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 F W ... if you use them on the back of the receiver.
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... make sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like with this to the optical input on the receiver). When connecting your digital components as a pair of analog jacks (see the previous page...
... make sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like with this to the optical input on the receiver). When connecting your digital components as a pair of analog jacks (see the previous page...
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...exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten terminal. When connecting your equipment always make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on your TV as the center speaker) Powered sub woofer INPUT When using the speaker on your TV. The speaker terminals ...channel sources will be audible. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. strands together. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will vary. A is the main system supporting the full complement of six speakers is shown here but the receiver is unnecessary. Be sure to complete ...
...exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten terminal. When connecting your equipment always make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on your TV as the center speaker) Powered sub woofer INPUT When using the speaker on your TV. The speaker terminals ...channel sources will be audible. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. strands together. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will vary. A is the main system supporting the full complement of six speakers is shown here but the receiver is unnecessary. Be sure to complete ...
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...the speaker 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. CAUTION: When installing the center speaker...the speaker impedance setting. Make sure all speakers are using speakers with tape or some other suitable means. 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 ...
...the speaker 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. CAUTION: When installing the center speaker...the speaker impedance setting. Make sure all speakers are using speakers with tape or some other suitable means. 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 ...
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...PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for front channels) AUDIO L-Audio IN (or) (MONO) L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R INPUT VSX...outlet for all other connections before connecting this outlet, regardless of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF. Power connections (AC OUTLETS) [SWITCHED TOTAL ... 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...
...PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for front channels) AUDIO L-Audio IN (or) (MONO) L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L R INPUT VSX...outlet for all other connections before connecting this outlet, regardless of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF. Power connections (AC OUTLETS) [SWITCHED TOTAL ... 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...
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... amount of the LFE signals (LFE signals are input. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played. If this indicator lights to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. L : Left front*1*2, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2, LS : Left surround*1,S : Surround (mono...@! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is on . ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is selected...
... amount of the LFE signals (LFE signals are input. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played. If this indicator lights to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. L : Left front*1*2, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2, LS : Left surround*1,S : Surround (mono...@! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to select the input signal automatically. (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2) VSX-27TX only. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is on . ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is selected...
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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¿ To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here.
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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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Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control 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 MENU BAND DIRECT ...
Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control 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 MENU BAND DIRECT ...
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...variety of the following: ANALOG : To select an analog signal. AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. AUTO : This is the default. Then press the button to get back to the SIGNAL SELECT control, press the REMOTE SETUP button and... the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn power of the receiver on the sound modes see p.41). ( DSP button (See p.38) Press repeatedly to select one of different functions depending on...
...variety of the following: ANALOG : To select an analog signal. AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. AUTO : This is the default. Then press the button to get back to the SIGNAL SELECT control, press the REMOTE SETUP button and... the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn power of the receiver on the sound modes see p.41). ( DSP button (See p.38) Press repeatedly to select one of different functions depending on...
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... use composite video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver, use composite video cords to hook up the receiver to complete the following set to hook up your video components to the receiver as you to your TV. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and... if you don't select the proper one you won 't allow you use to the appropriate input channel (for example, use your TV to the receiver. 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP button. You might, for example, ...
... use composite video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver, use composite video cords to hook up the receiver to complete the following set to hook up your video components to the receiver as you to your TV. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and... if you don't select the proper one you won 't allow you use to the appropriate input channel (for example, use your TV to the receiver. 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP button. You might, for example, ...