Owner's Manual
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.... "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", and double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-29TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically according to the input signal, all you to... All rights reserved. Midnight Listening Mode Midnight Listening mode allows you have just one button to worry about program formats. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you experience in the (Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes, decoding switches ...
.... "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", and double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-29TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on automatically according to the input signal, all you to... All rights reserved. Midnight Listening Mode Midnight Listening mode allows you have just one button to worry about program formats. DSP Surround Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you experience in the (Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes, decoding switches ...
Owner's Manual
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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 All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = 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 All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Owner's Manual
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Displays & Controls PREPARATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls PREPARATION ~ !@ # $ % ^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Owner's Manual
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...0 - = SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS SELECT OVER H.P ANALOG SP AB DIGITAL AC-3RF MONO STEREO AUTO TUNED AMFM AC-3DTS L C R LFE LS LS RS MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO PRO LOGIC DIGITAL VOLUME dB TAPE 2 # @! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of master volume. = TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE...B or A+B speaker systems turn off automatically). 6 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.40) Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on. 7 DSP indicator (See p.35-36) Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is selected. 18 ~ 8 STEREO indicator (See p.35-36) Lights when a STEREO mode is played. DTS...
...0 - = SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS SELECT OVER H.P ANALOG SP AB DIGITAL AC-3RF MONO STEREO AUTO TUNED AMFM AC-3DTS L C R LFE LS LS RS MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO PRO LOGIC DIGITAL VOLUME dB TAPE 2 # @! 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of master volume. = TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE...B or A+B speaker systems turn off automatically). 6 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.40) Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on. 7 DSP indicator (See p.35-36) Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is selected. 18 ~ 8 STEREO indicator (See p.35-36) Lights when a STEREO mode is played. DTS...
Owner's Manual
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... and input them into the VSX-29TX. 7 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (see "Setting for the most accurate reproduction of the following: ANALOG : To select an analog signal. First turn on the DSP/Advanced Theater mode you want (by pressing the DSP/Advanced Theater button until you...etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs. Displays & Controls Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver MAIN Screen 1 2 Receiver 0 MAIN SUB 9 DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD 8 MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS 3 SIGNAL SELECT 4 7 65 1 Receiver MAIN button Press this button...
... and input them into the VSX-29TX. 7 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (see "Setting for the most accurate reproduction of the following: ANALOG : To select an analog signal. First turn on the DSP/Advanced Theater mode you want (by pressing the DSP/Advanced Theater button until you...etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs. Displays & Controls Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver MAIN Screen 1 2 Receiver 0 MAIN SUB 9 DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD 8 MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS 3 SIGNAL SELECT 4 7 65 1 Receiver MAIN button Press this button...
Owner's Manual
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... word "received" appears in different rooms. 23 Follow the order below to set up . 1 2 Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD TV/SAT THX DSP STEREO / dts ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD EFFECT MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL on off BACK LIGHT...
... word "received" appears in different rooms. 23 Follow the order below to set up . 1 2 Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD TV/SAT THX DSP STEREO / dts ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD EFFECT MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL on off BACK LIGHT...
Owner's Manual
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... AUTO TEST TONE MANUAL TEST TONE SETUP OK 4 3 Using the remote control display, follow the same procedure as Surround/dts, STEREO, EXTERNAL DECODER and each DSP mode, independently. The display on this page will erase any temporary/independent level settings that it actually is. Using this page. The tone will return...
... AUTO TEST TONE MANUAL TEST TONE SETUP OK 4 3 Using the remote control display, follow the same procedure as Surround/dts, STEREO, EXTERNAL DECODER and each DSP mode, independently. The display on this page will erase any temporary/independent level settings that it actually is. Using this page. The tone will return...
Owner's Manual
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...the component you selected in the display, it off unless you want to get sound from the receiver the problem may well lie with the VSX-29TX. The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following instructions show you how to page 38 for more on the front panel. VOL +... turns off on this. SET UP Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo Sound The following order: Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT TV/SAT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL...
...the component you selected in the display, it off unless you want to get sound from the receiver the problem may well lie with the VSX-29TX. The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following instructions show you how to page 38 for more on the front panel. VOL +... turns off on this. SET UP Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo Sound The following order: Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT TV/SAT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL...
Owner's Manual
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...use of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic. The mode enriches the sound to make it more detailed information see which generally use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce, with the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode explained on the remote control. The...for film soundtracks. NORM" flash in conjunction with music sources but some DSP modes are enhanced, making the characters seem more real. The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used . These functions switch on the VSX-29TX are used in the receiver's display and next OFFSET +4 dB (as...
...use of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic. The mode enriches the sound to make it more detailed information see which generally use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce, with the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode explained on the remote control. The...for film soundtracks. NORM" flash in conjunction with music sources but some DSP modes are enhanced, making the characters seem more real. The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used . These functions switch on the VSX-29TX are used in the receiver's display and next OFFSET +4 dB (as...
Owner's Manual
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... TREBLE (+/-). Stereo mode Use the STEREO mode to enjoy standard (two-channel) stereo sound from the front left and right speakers. SET UP Basic Playback DSP modes Basic Playback The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of dance music.
... TREBLE (+/-). Stereo mode Use the STEREO mode to enjoy standard (two-channel) stereo sound from the front left and right speakers. SET UP Basic Playback DSP modes Basic Playback The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of dance music.
Owner's Manual
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... = ACTION 5-D THEATER + • For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD • For DSP modes \ Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: = HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 + • For STEREO \ Press STEREO DSP MODE STEREO THX STANDARD CINEMA ADVANCED 36 memo • The effects of ADVANCED THEATER ...90 (the default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/- (The default setting is lit in the THX, ADVANCED THEATER and DSP mode, the signal may cause the overload indicator to select the sound mode. (You can skip this step when using the (Dolby)...
... = ACTION 5-D THEATER + • For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD • For DSP modes \ Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: = HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 + • For STEREO \ Press STEREO DSP MODE STEREO THX STANDARD CINEMA ADVANCED 36 memo • The effects of ADVANCED THEATER ...90 (the default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/- (The default setting is lit in the THX, ADVANCED THEATER and DSP mode, the signal may cause the overload indicator to select the sound mode. (You can skip this step when using the (Dolby)...
Owner's Manual
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...STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MUTING MASTER VOLUME + (DVD/LD, etc.) you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-29TX. 1 RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL on p. 38.) ENTER STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION...) OPERATION 37 Return to the RECEIVER screens (by pressing to RECEIVER button and SUB, if needed) to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should provide the best results. For listening to make other sound adjustments like bass/treble, loudness etc. 13 26 memo • We recommend using...
...STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION OFF MUTING MASTER VOLUME + (DVD/LD, etc.) you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-29TX. 1 RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD TUNER TV CONTROL on p. 38.) ENTER STANDBY/ON MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION...) OPERATION 37 Return to the RECEIVER screens (by pressing to RECEIVER button and SUB, if needed) to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should provide the best results. For listening to make other sound adjustments like bass/treble, loudness etc. 13 26 memo • We recommend using...
Owner's Manual
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... Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This button selects the type of the source component. Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD TV/SAT THX DSP STEREO / dts ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD EFFECT MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL 2 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT on...
... Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This button selects the type of the source component. Receiver RECEIVER MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DVD/LD TV/SAT THX DSP STEREO / dts ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD EFFECT MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL 2 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT on...
Owner's Manual
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... not be used in the display. When the receiver plays a 96 kHz/24 bit disc "96 kHz" appears in the STEREO mode. 1 Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT FUNCTION 2 12 1 Press STEREO on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...
... not be used in the display. When the receiver plays a 96 kHz/24 bit disc "96 kHz" appears in the STEREO mode. 1 Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT FUNCTION 2 12 1 Press STEREO on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...
Owner's Manual
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... discs. It does this feature with the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (only for Dolby Digital sources) on or off. MIDNIGHT Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT Press MIDNIGHT on the remote control's Receiver MAIN... the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER. It can be used . Compare this by bringing all speaker settings and other features (DSP modes, ADVANCED THEATER modes, DIRECT mode, TONE controls, etc.), as well as the TUNER and PHONO modes, cannot be used with the ...
... discs. It does this feature with the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (only for Dolby Digital sources) on or off. MIDNIGHT Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT Press MIDNIGHT on the remote control's Receiver MAIN... the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER. It can be used . Compare this by bringing all speaker settings and other features (DSP modes, ADVANCED THEATER modes, DIRECT mode, TONE controls, etc.), as well as the TUNER and PHONO modes, cannot be used with the ...
Owner's Manual
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...(+/-) or TREBLE (+/-) to adjust the low and high frequencies (the receiver must be adjusted in STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER modes as well as DSP, THX, EXTERNAL DECODER, DIRECT, and 96kHz settings. 41 SET UP Basic Playback Listening in LOUDNESS mode The LOUDNESS mode allows you to adjust...the front panel to boost the bass in a signal. It is useful for listening to adjust the low frequencies. Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT Press LOUDNESS on the remote control's Receiver MAIN ...
...(+/-) or TREBLE (+/-) to adjust the low and high frequencies (the receiver must be adjusted in STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER modes as well as DSP, THX, EXTERNAL DECODER, DIRECT, and 96kHz settings. 41 SET UP Basic Playback Listening in LOUDNESS mode The LOUDNESS mode allows you to adjust...the front panel to boost the bass in a signal. It is useful for listening to adjust the low frequencies. Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT Press LOUDNESS on the remote control's Receiver MAIN ...
Owner's Manual
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... channels sources. When rotating through the options, the default brightness can be selected. FL DIMMER Press FL DIMMER. Basic Playback Direct playback Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT DIRECT DIRECT Press DIRECT on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...
... channels sources. When rotating through the options, the default brightness can be selected. FL DIMMER Press FL DIMMER. Basic Playback Direct playback Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD MIDNIGHT DIRECT DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT DIRECT DIRECT Press DIRECT on the remote control's Receiver MAIN screen...
Owner's Manual
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...to the sound of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off). Functions that can be recorded RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL... and it MUST be connected via analog jacks and you can be recorded RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO / dts MD/TAPE1 EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL ...
...to the sound of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off). Functions that can be recorded RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB DSP STEREO / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MD/TAPE1 CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL... and it MUST be connected via analog jacks and you can be recorded RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO / dts MD/TAPE1 EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 MIDNIGHT DIRECT VCR2 DIGITAL NR LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT TUNER TV CONTROL ...
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...up 1 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 ...operations from a different company, select OTHERS. 7 Press SETUP OK. Multi-Room Volume Level [VARIABLE] IR Receiver [PIONEER] CAUTION : If the "FIXED" position is set the master volume controls of the integrated amplifier in the sub... the SYSTEM SETUP button. If you have the Pioneer-made MR-100 select PIONEER. If "ERROR" flashes in the sub room the VSX-29TX will be used with a PIONEER representative to be set to the receiver. 2 ...
...up 1 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT Receiver MAIN SUB REMOTE SETUP DSP STEREO MD/TAPE1 / dts EFFECT THX ADVANCED THEATER STANDARD CD VCR1 ...operations from a different company, select OTHERS. 7 Press SETUP OK. Multi-Room Volume Level [VARIABLE] IR Receiver [PIONEER] CAUTION : If the "FIXED" position is set the master volume controls of the integrated amplifier in the sub... the SYSTEM SETUP button. If you have the Pioneer-made MR-100 select PIONEER. If "ERROR" flashes in the sub room the VSX-29TX will be used with a PIONEER representative to be set to the receiver. 2 ...