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AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-29TX
Operating Instructions
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. IMPORTANT NOTICE Please read through these operating instructions so you will know The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. how to operate your model properly. After you have finished Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security. reference. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of instructions should be read before the product is ¦ If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating any kind into this product through openings as they operated. current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating the other), it will fit int
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Features R Decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughout the world. The decoder has been incorporated into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dynamic sur- round sound effects. Also, there's no need to worry about program formats. When playing Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Surround software in the (Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINE
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SET PREPARATION OPERATION UP Table of Contents Before You Start .......................................................................... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories .......................................................... 6 How to Use This Manual ........................................................................... 6 Preparing the Remote Control .................................................................. 6 Installing the Receiver .........................................
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Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote control unit Touch pen Cushion for “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 4 Remote x 4 How to Use This Manual This manual is for the VSX-29TX Audio/Video Multi- OPERATION Channel Receiver. To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic Playback“ on p.33. “Using the Tuner“ (p.43) explains This manual is divided into two main sections which wi
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SET PREPARATION OPERATION UP Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit Remote Control Battery Alarm The area in which you can use the remote control to When the batteries get too weak to operate the remote operate the VSX-29TX is fairly large. To use, point the control properly an alarm will sound and a warning remote control toward the remote sensor on the front screen will appear on the remote. Change the batteries panel of this unit while within the range shown below. as shown o
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L R Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). To use DTS surround s
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PREPARATION L VIDEO R Connecting Your Equipment Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use Dolby Digital/DTS you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see the next page). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections as well (see the previous page). To cover all possi
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Connecting Your Equipment Digital Connections In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSX-29TX has two co
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PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the AC-3 RF jack and a coaxial or optical connection. If your player has an AC-3 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p. 32). RL VIDEO DIGITAL DVD /LD S2 1 23 4 PCM/ /DTS IN IN PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S TV/ S2 SAT L R EXTERNAL IN DECODER IN IN SWITCHED UNSWITCHED F F F TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX RF IN IN S2 L R L IN FM UNBA
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Connecting Your Equipment Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend to the “T" shape. (For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.) (See below) RL VIDEO DIGITAL DVD S2 /LD 1 23 4 PCM/ /DTS IN IN PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT TV/ S S S2 SAT EXTERNAL
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PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The VSX-29TX will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to be used with at least three speakers. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also
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Connecting Your Equipment Speaker placement If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Be sure to consult your speaker manuals for the best placement of the speakers. Some speakers are designed to be floor-standing but others benefit greatly from speakers stands which
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PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers Although the VSX-29TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers to your system. If you want to use separate amplifiers to power your speakers, make the connections shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet for all the equipment. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powere
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Displays & Controls Front Panel All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel. 1 234 5 6 78 90- = AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERNºmÀ
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PREPARATION Displays & Controls ~!@ #$%^ & AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERNºmÀ
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Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and /or referenced here. 1 23 4 5678 9 0 - = SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO VOLUME PRO LOGIC SELECT OVER H.P ANALOG SP AB DIGITAL DIGITAL dB AC-3RF MONO STEREO TAPE 2 AUTO TUNED AMFM AC-3DTS L C R LFE LS LS RS # @! ~ 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 8 STEREO indicator (See p.35-36) Lights when a STEREO mode is selected. Light to indicate the type of input signal selected for the current component (see “Front Panel“, %, 9 Ra
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PREPARATION Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. Since the screen on this LCD remote control changes when you select a different function, explanations of buttons for controlling other components/ functions can be found in the sections for those components/functions. To turn on the remote control touch it anywhere on the screen. memo 1234 5 6 on off BACK LIGHT TV CONTROL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP FUNCTION DVD/L
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Displays & Controls Basic Receiver LCD Screens 8 MIDNIGHT button (See p.40) Receiver MAIN Screen Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off. 1 2 9 DSP button (See p.36) Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode. Receiver MAIN SUB 0 STEREO button (See p.36) 0 DSP STEREO Press to select the STEREO sound mode. In this 9 mode, sound comes from the front (left and right) / dts EFFECT ADVANCED speakers only. THX STANDARD THEATER 3 MIDNIGHT DIRECT 8 SIGNAL Receiver SUB Screen SELECT DIGITAL LOUD
