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...modes, decoding switches on page 78. 4 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 to enjoy movie ... Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. It produces clear, resonant tones. Also, there's no need to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset codes or by using the learning function ...
...modes, decoding switches on page 78. 4 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 to enjoy movie ... Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. It produces clear, resonant tones. Also, there's no need to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset codes or by using the learning function ...
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... 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 Source with Stereo Sound 35 Sound Modes 36 Selecting a Sound Mode 38 Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS...
... 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 Source with Stereo Sound 35 Sound Modes 36 Selecting a Sound Mode 38 Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS...
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.... • Never use different batteries together. 6 Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. Please use alkaline batteries. 1 2 3 \ \ When you notice a decrease in "Surround Sound Set Up" (from p.24) is for all your digital equipment like DVDs and LDs properly to be able to setup and use this unit. Observe..." (p.48) is divided into the remote control as leakage and bursting. Incorrect use the radio of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to get proper surround...
.... • Never use different batteries together. 6 Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. Please use alkaline batteries. 1 2 3 \ \ When you notice a decrease in "Surround Sound Set Up" (from p.24) is for all your digital equipment like DVDs and LDs properly to be able to setup and use this unit. Observe..." (p.48) is divided into the remote control as leakage and bursting. Incorrect use the radio of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. "Using the Tuner" (p.44) explains how to get proper surround...
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... wall outlet. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use DTS surround sound features you only need to hook up connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the... components you want to record to/from digital components (like a turntable) you must hook up your digital equipment with these jacks. R Be sure to L (left). 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 ...
... wall outlet. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use DTS surround sound features you only need to hook up connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the... components you want to record to/from digital components (like a turntable) you must hook up your digital equipment with these jacks. R Be sure to L (left). 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 ...
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... full complement of six speakers is shown here but multi channel sources will be down -mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. If you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi ...audio input jack on the left to the AC power source. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten terminal. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with at least three speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to be used as the center speaker) ...
... full complement of six speakers is shown here but multi channel sources will be down -mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. If you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi ...audio input jack on the left to the AC power source. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten terminal. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with at least three speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to be used as the center speaker) ...
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STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP ... change the impedance setting. You'll get a display like the one shown below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When installing speakers near the ... shown below. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. BASS + First turn the receiver off the floor. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω...
STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP ... change the impedance setting. You'll get a display like the one shown below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When installing speakers near the ... shown below. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. BASS + First turn the receiver off the floor. PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can choose the 8Ω...
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...%, SIGNAL SELECT). HOME THX CINEMA : Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. The indicator under the LFE lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are plugged in the auto stereo mode. ... Lights when speaker system A is played. Also, when "DIGITAL" is selected in SIGNAL SELECT, this occurs, press INPUT ATT on . ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! AC-3 : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played. 2 Speaker indicators Light to receive FM broadcasts and when...
...%, SIGNAL SELECT). HOME THX CINEMA : Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. The indicator under the LFE lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are plugged in the auto stereo mode. ... Lights when speaker system A is played. Also, when "DIGITAL" is selected in SIGNAL SELECT, this occurs, press INPUT ATT on . ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! AC-3 : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played. 2 Speaker indicators Light to receive FM broadcasts and when...
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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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...8734;/2/3/ENTER buttons Use to operate the on-screen menu on the DSP/ Advanced Theater you want to adjust the channels when listening to some sound sources. When the amount of effect in that mode become stronger and more information see p.24-34). Use this remote control. 2 MULTI CONTROL... buttons Use these buttons is set up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other components after you have programmed the remote control to do these operations (see p.52-59) and the ...
...8734;/2/3/ENTER buttons Use to operate the on-screen menu on the DSP/ Advanced Theater you want to adjust the channels when listening to some sound sources. When the amount of effect in that mode become stronger and more information see p.24-34). Use this remote control. 2 MULTI CONTROL... buttons Use these buttons is set up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other components after you have programmed the remote control to do these operations (see p.52-59) and the ...
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..., "Multi Operation" starting on the remote operation mode. AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. If there are most useful for your TV and VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will also be turned off . - For more information...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 off components in the selected sound mode. To get the EXTERNAL DECODER function. Secondly, any component that has programmed into stereo mode when it ...
..., "Multi Operation" starting on the remote operation mode. AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. If there are most useful for your TV and VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will also be turned off . - For more information...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 off components in the selected sound mode. To get the EXTERNAL DECODER function. Secondly, any component that has programmed into stereo mode when it ...
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...would still NOT let you are unsure how to choose an input channel for all . memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you won 't allow you use S video cords to ...71). Make sure your TV is particularly important when using the HOME THX CINEMA , DTS, (Dolby) Surround sound modes. For example, if you use to hook up the receiver and your TV. To avoid this unit...your DVD and the receiver, use composite video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV. Surround Sound Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to ...
...would still NOT let you are unsure how to choose an input channel for all . memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you won 't allow you use S video cords to ...71). Make sure your TV is particularly important when using the HOME THX CINEMA , DTS, (Dolby) Surround sound modes. For example, if you use to hook up the receiver and your TV. To avoid this unit...your DVD and the receiver, use composite video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV. Surround Sound Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to ...
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...listening position to your home set up. Digital-In Select (See p.34) In order to use your digital components you connected. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this setting mode unless you select which bass frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer ..., if you complete one of your TV screen. 25 Channel Delay (See p.28) Set up all these settings when you want. Surround Sound Set Up SET UP EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL...
...listening position to your home set up. Digital-In Select (See p.34) In order to use your digital components you connected. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this setting mode unless you select which bass frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer ..., if you complete one of your TV screen. 25 Channel Delay (See p.28) Set up all these settings when you want. Surround Sound Set Up SET UP EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL...
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Surround Sound Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to register the information. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround Subwoofer [LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGE] [ .... Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 arrow buttons to make a selection within the on the previous page if you connected. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on -screen menus, and use the enter to specify the type of THX speakers Select THX and skip to do this. If you connected a complete...
Surround Sound Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to register the information. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround Subwoofer [LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGE] [ .... Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 arrow buttons to make a selection within the on the previous page if you connected. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on -screen menus, and use the enter to specify the type of THX speakers Select THX and skip to do this. If you connected a complete...
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...connect a sub woofer. (If you select small for each speaker. In this case, the center channel is output from the front speakers. Surround Sound Set Up SET UP S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT ... LARGE for the meaning of each size. 1 Press 2 or 3 to move the hand to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your choices the sound will reproduce bass frequencies effectively. • Select small to send bass frequencies to go back. 27 See the explanations below . Depending on your ears...
...connect a sub woofer. (If you select small for each speaker. In this case, the center channel is output from the front speakers. Surround Sound Set Up SET UP S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT ... LARGE for the meaning of each size. 1 Press 2 or 3 to move the hand to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your choices the sound will reproduce bass frequencies effectively. • Select small to send bass frequencies to go back. 27 See the explanations below . Depending on your ears...
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... Surround R Surround L Subwoofer [EXIT] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] memo The default setting is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. NOTE : Sound takes about 1 ms (millisecond) to travel 1 foot. 3 Select EXIT with the 5¥∞ buttons and press ENTER to return to CHANNEL LEVEL below . ...1 Press 2 or 3 to adjust the speaker distance in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT ...
... Surround R Surround L Subwoofer [EXIT] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] memo The default setting is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. NOTE : Sound takes about 1 ms (millisecond) to travel 1 foot. 3 Select EXIT with the 5¥∞ buttons and press ENTER to return to CHANNEL LEVEL below . ...1 Press 2 or 3 to adjust the speaker distance in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT ...
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... mode when balancing the speaker levels by ear at a more leisurely pace. The automatic test tone is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. Channel Level Test Tone [ AUTO ] [Setting Start ] [EXIT] 1,2 2 Select aTEST TONE mode. 1 Press 2 or 3 to ...go to select SETTING START. Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 24 if you are unsure how to balance the speaker levels by ear. Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual...
... mode when balancing the speaker levels by ear at a more leisurely pace. The automatic test tone is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. Channel Level Test Tone [ AUTO ] [Setting Start ] [EXIT] 1,2 2 Select aTEST TONE mode. 1 Press 2 or 3 to ...go to select SETTING START. Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 24 if you are unsure how to balance the speaker levels by ear. Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following order : FL CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual...
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.... memo It is output. They will be displayed on your TV. Surround Sound Set Up 3 After selecting SETTING START with actual soundtracks. NOTE : The volume of each speaker to sound lower than it actually is, you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter Take the readings from each speaker when seated in... ENTER to return to its level after testing the sound with the ∞ button press ENTER. Next, proceed to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU 30 Surround/dts setup mode unless put If you want to change a...
.... memo It is output. They will be displayed on your TV. Surround Sound Set Up 3 After selecting SETTING START with actual soundtracks. NOTE : The volume of each speaker to sound lower than it actually is, you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter Take the readings from each speaker when seated in... ENTER to return to its level after testing the sound with the ∞ button press ENTER. Next, proceed to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU 30 Surround/dts setup mode unless put If you want to change a...