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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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... in Standby mode). All rights reserved. It produces clear, resonant tones. 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 power amplifiers, all you have to the input signal, all with...
... in Standby mode). All rights reserved. It produces clear, resonant tones. 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 power amplifiers, all you have to the input signal, all with...
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... 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 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35 Playing...
... 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 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35 Playing...
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... soundtrack refer to "Basic Playback" on p.17. The following supplied accessories. Please use alkaline batteries. 1 2 3 \ \ When you can use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. CAUTION! Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into three main sections which will tell you...
... soundtrack refer to "Basic Playback" on p.17. The following supplied accessories. Please use alkaline batteries. 1 2 3 \ \ When you can use this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. CAUTION! Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into three main sections which will tell you...
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... which uses infrared rays. PREPARATION Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your finger. Installing the Receiver...
... which uses infrared rays. PREPARATION Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your finger. Installing the Receiver...
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... jacks. Remember that only play (like an MD) to the digital inputs but for more on where the cassette deck is disconnected from the receiver. 8 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...set up your digital equipment with REC monitor) Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. See p.10,11 for...
... jacks. Remember that only play (like an MD) to the digital inputs but for more on where the cassette deck is disconnected from the receiver. 8 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...set up your digital equipment with REC monitor) Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. See p.10,11 for...
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... your digital components with S-video connections. 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 R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 ... digital input (see the next page). These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use them on this page for your video hook ups you should use Dolby Digital...
... your digital components with S-video connections. 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 R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 ... digital input (see the next page). These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use them on this page for your video hook ups you should use Dolby Digital...
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There is a matter of digital terminal, it is one ) as well as shown below. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. If you connect this unit.... connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of matching like with this to the optical input on the receiver). 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 ...
There is a matter of digital terminal, it is one ) as well as shown below. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. If you connect this unit.... connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of matching like with this to the optical input on the receiver). 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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... DIGITAL jack 1 or DIGITAL jack 3 in this will ensure you DON'T need to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSX-26TX/24TX models through their digital input jacks. OPERATION VSX-26TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S L FM ANTENNA F FM UNBAL L 75Ω C S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R TAPE2 ...proper component(s) with the RFD-1. Connecting Your Equipment PREPARATION Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-27TX model : Make sure you connect your player has an AC-3 RF output this diagram) as well, but you can use...
... DIGITAL jack 1 or DIGITAL jack 3 in this will ensure you DON'T need to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSX-26TX/24TX models through their digital input jacks. OPERATION VSX-26TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S L FM ANTENNA F FM UNBAL L 75Ω C S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R TAPE2 ...proper component(s) with the RFD-1. Connecting Your Equipment PREPARATION Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-27TX model : Make sure you connect your player has an AC-3 RF output this diagram) as well, but you can use...
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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 ANTENNA ...
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 ANTENNA ...
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.... (if desired) and face toward the direction providing the best reception. 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 F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R CD MULTI- For the...
.... (if desired) and face toward the direction providing the best reception. 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 F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R CD MULTI- For the...
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... TV as the center speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on the left terminal. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. No sound will come from the wall outlet. In... the B system and multi channel sources will be lost. When connecting your TV. and insert exposed wire. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SR SL 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... least three speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will vary. strands together.
... TV as the center speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on the left terminal. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. No sound will come from the wall outlet. In... the B system and multi channel sources will be lost. When connecting your TV. and insert exposed wire. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SR SL 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... least three speakers. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will vary. strands together.
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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 disconnect this unit from the AC power ... the receiver is switched ON or OFF. Power connections (AC OUTLETS) [SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power supplied through these outlets is turned on vacation. 16 PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for all other connections before connecting this outlet...
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 disconnect this unit from the AC power ... the receiver is switched ON or OFF. Power connections (AC OUTLETS) [SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Power supplied through these outlets is turned on vacation. 16 PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround channels) Amplifier (for all other connections before connecting this outlet...
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... : Lights when an AC-3 RF signal is selected. SP # A : Lights when speaker system A is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. HOME THX CINEMA : Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is received. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. - AC-3 : Lights when a...TAPE 2 # @! 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. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is selected. If this indicator lights during 2 channel playback of input signal assigned for the ...
... : Lights when an AC-3 RF signal is selected. SP # A : Lights when speaker system A is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. HOME THX CINEMA : Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is received. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. - AC-3 : Lights when a...TAPE 2 # @! 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. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is selected. If this indicator lights during 2 channel playback of input signal assigned for the ...
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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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...VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off these buttons to put the receiver into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will cycle through all PIONEER components. DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. PRSEEPTAURPATION Displays & Controls 8 SYSTEM SET ...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). Secondly, any component that has programmed into stereo mode when it will turn power of different functions depending on the sound modes...
...VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off these buttons to put the receiver into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will cycle through all PIONEER components. DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. PRSEEPTAURPATION Displays & Controls 8 SYSTEM SET ...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). Secondly, any component that has programmed into stereo mode when it will turn power of different functions depending on the sound modes...
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... your video component and TV hook ups. Your TV may have a MULTI ROOM function (see the on screen displays from this unit. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one simply needs to follow two rules. 1 Always use the same...
... your video component and TV hook ups. Your TV may have a MULTI ROOM function (see the on screen displays from this unit. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one simply needs to follow two rules. 1 Always use the same...
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... you won't need to specify the type and number of your digital components. Channel Delay (See p.28) Set up by your different speakers. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this on -screen display press SYSTEM SET UP button again. Channel Level (See p.29-30) Use to the...
... you won't need to specify the type and number of your digital components. Channel Delay (See p.28) Set up by your different speakers. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this on -screen display press SYSTEM SET UP button again. Channel Level (See p.29-30) Use to the...
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...-3 RF setting you connected. Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 AC-3 RF [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [DVD/LD] [EXIT] L memo Only the VSX-27TX has an AC-3 RF terminal, see p.10 for other models' AC-3 RF hook up , it an input function. Check the digital terminal numbers on digital...
...-3 RF setting you connected. Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 AC-3 RF [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [DVD/LD] [EXIT] L memo Only the VSX-27TX has an AC-3 RF terminal, see p.10 for other models' AC-3 RF hook up , it an input function. Check the digital terminal numbers on digital...