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AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-27TX
VSX-26TX
VSX-24TX
Operating Instructions
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Congratulations on buying this fine 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 HAZAR
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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 throughtout 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 CIN
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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 “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2 How to Use This Manual This manual is for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video OPERATION Multi-Channel Receiver. To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic Playback“ on p.35. “Using the Tuner“ (p.44) explains This manual is divided into three main sections which how to use the radio of
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SET PREPARATION OPERATION UP Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown below. Remote control may not function properly if : memo • There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining 30 onto the remo
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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 OPERATION 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 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
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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-27TX/26TX/24TX
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PREPARATION OPERATION Connecting Your Equipment Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-27TX model : 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. 34. VSX-27TX 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 TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MA
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Connecting Your Equipment External Decoder Input In some cases you may need an external decoder to play special analog or DVD sources. If you find you need an external decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people this component is unnecessary. (See p.42) When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. VSX-27TX RL VIDEO DIGITAL DVD S2 /LD 1 23 4 PCM/ /DTS IN IN PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT TV/ S S S2 SA
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PREPARATION OPERATION 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) VSX-27TX RL VIDEO DIGITAL DVD S2 /LD 1 23 4 PCM/ /DTS IN IN PCM/ /DTS IN OUT
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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-27TX/26TX/24TX 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 m
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PREPARATION OPERATION Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can change the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers you have in your home system but we recommend using speakers with an impedance of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). If you are using less than 8 Ω impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting. First turn the receiver off, then press the power button STANDBY/ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button. VSX-26TX Choose the impedance set
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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 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) Powered
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PREP SET UP ARATION 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 S RS # @! ~ 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 8 STEREO indicator Lights when a STEREO mode is selected. Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component (see “Front Panel“, %,
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Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX) 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- = VSX-27TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERNºmÀ<³õm INPUT STANDBY/ON DSP MULTI-ROOM SELECTOR STANDBY STEREO MODE & SOURCE /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD CONTROL MASTER VIDEO VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/TAPE1 TUNER PHONO VOLUME REFERENCE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI–CHANNEL RECEIVER MIN MAX 1 S
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PREP SET UP ARATION Displays & Controls ~!@ #$%^ & VSX-27TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERNºmÀ<³õm INPUT STANDBY/ON DSP MULTI-ROOM SELECTOR STANDBAY MODE STEREO & SOURCE /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD CONTROL MASTER VIDEO VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/TAPE1 TUNER PHONO VOLUME TUNER CONTROL 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT EXTERNAL DIGITAL SIGNAL FL DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT NR SELECT DIMMER CLASS FM/AM - TUNING + VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES TAPE 2 SPEAKERS -
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Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-24TX) 1 234 5 6 7 890 - VSX-24TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERNºmÀ<øõm INPUT STANDBY/ON DSP TAPE 2 SELECTOR STANDBY MODE STEREO MONITOR /DTS FL DIMMER THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD MASTER VOLUME REFERENCE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI–CHANNEL RECEIVER MIN MAX 1 STANDBY/ON button 9 FL DIMMER button (See p.43) Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY Use to adjust the brightness of the main display. mode. 0 INPUT SELECTOR dial 2 STANDBY indicator Turn to select
