Owner's Manual
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...; 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 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 well designed movie theaters. This construction provides ...improved linearity and accurate reproduction of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Advanced Theater Modes This mode enhances the sound of either film...
...; 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 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 well designed movie theaters. This construction provides ...improved linearity and accurate reproduction of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Advanced Theater Modes This mode enhances the sound of either film...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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... Start" section to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to take advantage 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 setup and use of the following marks and...button, control, or indicator, see "Displays & Controls" starting on p.35. OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to get proper surround sound. The following supplied accessories. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. Please use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus ...
... Start" section to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to take advantage 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 setup and use of the following marks and...button, control, or indicator, see "Displays & Controls" starting on p.35. OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to get proper surround sound. The following supplied accessories. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. Please use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus ...
Owner's Manual
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... to L (left). These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use DTS surround sound features you must hook up your audio components to /from the wall outlet. See p.10,11 for components you want ... is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 8 If you must hook up your digital components to hook up one set 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 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...
... to L (left). These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use DTS surround sound features you must hook up your audio components to /from the wall outlet. See p.10,11 for components you want ... is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 8 If you must hook up your digital components to hook up one set 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 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the center speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the active speakers so no sound will work with at least three speakers. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. No sound will come from the wall outlet. strands together. Simply connect the speakers you switch on the left...
... the center speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the active speakers so no sound will work with at least three speakers. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. No sound will come from the wall outlet. strands together. Simply connect the speakers you switch on the left...
Owner's Manual
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...for the best placement of the TV screen. Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Some speakers are designed to be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround ... be sure to secure it may lead to external shocks such as shown below the TV so that the sound of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE STEREO /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED...
...for the best placement of the TV screen. Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speaker manuals for 2-3 seconds. Some speakers are designed to be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround ... be sure to secure it may lead to external shocks such as shown below the TV so that the sound of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE STEREO /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED...
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... @! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of master volume. = TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on. ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is selected. - If this indicator lights to show that a source containing an ...component (see "Front Panel", %, SIGNAL SELECT). AUTO : Lights when the receiver is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. ATT : Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the input signal (available in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator...
... @! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of master volume. = TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on. ~ Character display Displays sound modes, general information, etc. ! SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is selected. - If this indicator lights to show that a source containing an ...component (see "Front Panel", %, SIGNAL SELECT). AUTO : Lights when the receiver is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1,VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. ATT : Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the input signal (available in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator...
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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¿
Owner's Manual
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... Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used no matter what function the remote control is set up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this button to select the channel you get... various menus for remote control operation. First turn the power of effect. For more noticeable. TV FUNC : Press TV FUNC to some sound sources. Specific use of your other set to. For example, pressing TUNER selects the built in that mode become stronger and more information ...
... Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used no matter what function the remote control is set up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this button to select the channel you get... various menus for remote control operation. First turn the power of effect. For more noticeable. TV FUNC : Press TV FUNC to some sound sources. Specific use of your other set to. For example, pressing TUNER selects the built in that mode become stronger and more information ...
Owner's Manual
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First, when pressed it 's in a different sound mode. They are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn power of the following: ANALOG : To select ...off). ! AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. To get the EXTERNAL DECODER function. Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (... are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). The button will also be turned off (see p.41). ( DSP button (See p.38) Press...
First, when pressed it 's in a different sound mode. They are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn power of the following: ANALOG : To select ...off). ! AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2), VSX-27TX only. To get the EXTERNAL DECODER function. Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (... are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). The button will also be turned off (see p.41). ( DSP button (See p.38) Press...
Owner's Manual
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... fact, see p.67-71). You only need to make sure your TV is set to the appropriate input channel (for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be able to use one you use composite video cords to your video component and TV hook ups. If you use composite... video cords to hook up operations. The best idea is particularly important when using the HOME THX CINEMA , DTS, (Dolby) Surround sound modes. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you won 't allow you to your...
... fact, see p.67-71). You only need to make sure your TV is set to the appropriate input channel (for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be able to use one you use composite video cords to your video component and TV hook ups. If you use composite... video cords to hook up operations. The best idea is particularly important when using the HOME THX CINEMA , DTS, (Dolby) Surround sound modes. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you won 't allow you to your...
Owner's Manual
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... UP button again. Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from your listening position to your TV screen. 25 Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this on your speakers to figure out the distance from the speakers...
... UP button again. Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from your listening position to your TV screen. 25 Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this on your speakers to figure out the distance from the speakers...
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... ENTER. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround Subwoofer [LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGE] [ YES ] [EXIT] 26 If you connected a complete set of speakers you connected. Surround Sound Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of THX speakers Select THX and skip to step 4. See "Setting...
... ENTER. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround Subwoofer [LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGE] [ YES ] [EXIT] 26 If you connected a complete set of speakers you connected. Surround Sound Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of THX speakers Select THX and skip to step 4. See "Setting...
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... route all routed to the sub woofer. 4 Select EXIT with the FRONT speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. Next, proceed to CHANNEL DELAY below for each size. 1 Press 2 or 3 to move the hand to LARGE, SMALL, or NO (you can't select NO...) • Select large if your speaker will automatically be set to small. If you have a sub woofer and like lots of speakers you connected. 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 CLASS...
... route all routed to the sub woofer. 4 Select EXIT with the FRONT speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. Next, proceed to CHANNEL DELAY below for each size. 1 Press 2 or 3 to move the hand to LARGE, SMALL, or NO (you can't select NO...) • Select large if your speaker will automatically be set to small. If you have a sub woofer and like lots of speakers you connected. 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 CLASS...
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...you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from last set of speakers 3 Repeat for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. NOTE : Sound takes about 1 ms (millisecond) to travel 1 foot. 3 Select EXIT with the 5¥∞ buttons and press ENTER to...Surround R Surround L Subwoofer [EXIT] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] memo The default setting is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. Surround Sound Set Up Channel Delay Adding a slight delay to some speakers is 10 ft. 1-3 2 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to select a speaker. S0URCE ...
...you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from last set of speakers 3 Repeat for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. NOTE : Sound takes about 1 ms (millisecond) to travel 1 foot. 3 Select EXIT with the 5¥∞ buttons and press ENTER to...Surround R Surround L Subwoofer [EXIT] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] [10ft] memo The default setting is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. Surround Sound Set Up Channel Delay Adding a slight delay to some speakers is 10 ft. 1-3 2 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to select a speaker. S0URCE ...
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... CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual TEST TONE) This mode lets you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this mode when you want to balance the... speaker levels by ear. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. You can use this . S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER...
... CT FR SW SL SR MANUAL (manual TEST TONE) This mode lets you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is output in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this mode when you want to balance the... speaker levels by ear. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.24) first. You can use this . S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER...
Owner's Manual
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... same volume from your main listening position. These settings will be displayed on your TV. To exit before proceeding. If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter Take the readings from each speaker when seated in your main listening position and adjust the level of the first speaker...for each DSP mode for Surround/dts, When you may need to set itself. They will return to its level after testing the sound with actual soundtracks. Surround Sound Set Up 3 After selecting SETTING START with the 5r∞ buttons and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU 30 ...
... same volume from your main listening position. These settings will be displayed on your TV. To exit before proceeding. If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter Take the readings from each speaker when seated in your main listening position and adjust the level of the first speaker...for each DSP mode for Surround/dts, When you may need to set itself. They will return to its level after testing the sound with actual soundtracks. Surround Sound Set Up 3 After selecting SETTING START with the 5r∞ buttons and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU 30 ...