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Pioneer VSX-27TX Stereo System User Manual

1. We recommend using different modes for different types of AS VSX 26TX and VSX 24TX models eooe000 0000 66009 aaooo000 e VSX 27TX 5 When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD LD player or LD player using the AC 3 RF output a commercially available RF demodulator RFD 1 is required The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD 1 Refer to pages 72 73 for explanations of Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic and DTS VSX 27TX model Make sure you connect your DVD LD or LD players using the AC 3 RF jack If your player has an AC 3 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs Refer to pages 10 11 and 34 Tum on the receiver Press the function button of the component DVD LD etc you want to listen to watch You can only use this remote to control the component if it s made by PIONEER For all other makers you need to setup the remote specifically to control your component See p 48 Choose a sound mode by pressing THX ADVANCED THEATER or STANDARD The default setting is STEREO For more see Sound Modes p 36 37 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal co
2. MPX 1 Press the TUNER button On the remote this selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A m FM un Press BAND button on the remote or the FM AM button on the front panel to select the band FM or AM Each press switches the band FM gt AM STEREO SIGNAL SELECT i SP A Tune in the station For Automatic Tuning Press and hold TUNING for about one second then release The tuner starts searching the selected band and stop automatically at the first station it locates Repeat to locate other stations For Manual Tuning To change frequencies one step at a time press TUNING repeatedly To change frequencies quickly hold down TUNING and release when you reach the frequency you desire 4 Adjust the volume MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is weak press MPX on the remote control or front panel to switch to MONO reception This should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the broadcast Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control L Press TUNER This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode The
3. be used S Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel only Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display FL fluorescent display 9 FL DIMMER VSX 27TX 26TX a F Press FL DIMMER Four levels of brightness ranging from very dim to very bright can be ee eres selected Each press changes the brightness of the display When 06999 o ca aD ooo ooo rotating through the options the default brightness can also be selected memo Please note it is a feature of this unit that the fluorescent display will be brighter for a few seconds after you choose a function like DVD LD CD etc and then get softer This will still happen when you adjust the brightness but the new setting will be the one the display softens to Automatic and Manual Tuning The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic search and manual step tuning functions If you already know the exact frequency of the station you desire see Direct Access Tuning on the following page SOURCE pvp Loj Tw sat vcr1 MULTI CONT for o AE HD JER da J _IfTuNER MPx BAND DIREC 00000000 66009 oco aD oo noo
4. 3 Press REMOTE SETUP and at the same time to select the LEARNING SETUP mode All the MULTI CONTROL buttons except the TUNER button start to blink To cancel LEARNING SETUP mode 2 Press REMOTE SET UP 1 Place both commanders pointing at each other Select the item from the Multi control buttons that should be duplicated ex DVD Multi control button starts blinking Proneer IGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFI REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EXIT Remote setup 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control Each button can be set to control one of the following components The selected button continues to blink 3 Press one button that should be duplicated 4 Multi Contorol button lights up Press one button on the original commander and hold 2 to 10 seconds 6 Repeat this process to duplicate next command EXIT Remote setup sounce 5 Press the button to be programmed 6 amp The MULTI CONTROL button lights steadily The TV POWER TV FUNC and TV VOL buttons are only available for learning when programming TV CONTROL operations 6 Point the remote controls at each other and press the button on the other remote control for the operation you wish to program Point the remote controls toward each other Hold down the button on the other remote control corresponding to the operation
5. 1 First decide the component you d like to record and put the receiver in that function Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog 1 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control or use the button on the front panel and choose analog Recording DIGITAL or AC 3 RF VSX 27TX only signals is not possible a 3 z fa m FJ m B B 2 Start recording with VCR 1 or VCR 2 etc 3 Playback the source to be recorded DIGITAL NR Multi Operations Multi operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with the push of just two buttons on the remote control For example you can program the unit to turn on your TV turn on your DVD player go into a specific sound mode and start playing the loaded DVD This feature allows you to decide which operations you want performed as well as the order in which you want them performed The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different operations based on eight possible components You don t need to program the power of this unit or any PIONEER product to go on it they will do so automatically when the MULTI OPERATION function is used Also for some DVD players you won t need to program a play command Most DVDs will start to play automatically if their power goes on and a DVD is loaded memo Be sure to recall or teach the remote control commands for each component before attempting MULTI k OPERATIONS
6. 8 SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is selected DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is selected DVD LD CD MD TAPE1 TV SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 AC 3 RF Lights when an AC 3 PF signal is selected DVD LD TV SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VSX 27TX only AUTO Lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically DVD LD CD MD TAPE 1 TV SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VSX 27TX only AC 3 Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played DTS Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played 2 Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system see Front Panel 8 SPEAKERS A B SP A Lights when speaker system A is selected SP gt B Lights when speaker system B is selected SP gt AB Lights when speaker systems A amp B are both selected 3 Analog level indicators OVER If ANALOG is selected in SIGNAL SELECT this indicator lights to show that an excessively strong signal is being processed When this occurs press INPUT ATT on the front panel to attenuate lower the signal Also when DIGITAL is selected in SIGNAL SELECT this indicator lights to show that a source containing an excessive amount of information is being processed If this occurs see p 38 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the input signal available in ANALOG mode only 4 LOUDNESS indicator See p 42 Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on H P
7. DIRECT mode TONE controls etc as well as the TUNER and PHONO modes cannot be used Also all speaker settings and other setup settings have no effect 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 66009 gan meo00cce 96kHz 24bit Performance This receiver is capable of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96kHz 24 bit format these are all stereo discs The receiver will automatically read the format of the disc and play accordingly of course the SIGNAL SELECT will have to set to AUTO VSX 27TX only or DIGITAL to read the DVD soundtrack When the receiver plays a 96 kHz 24 bit disc 96 kHz appears in the display If you try to use one of the functions or modes mentioned below 96kHz will light on the display as shown below indicating the procedure is not possible SIGNAL SELECT SP mA Dirra be louder than that of a normal disc Some DVD players cannot play 96kHz 24 bit discs Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure During this playback you cannot use the tone controls the DIRECT function the LOUDNESS function any of the sound modes or any of the effect modes With 96kHz 24 bit discs you are able to use 5 1 ch EXTERNAL DECODER playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR memo When a 96kHz 24 bit disc is played back the volume may Listening in LOUDNESS Mode The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass in a signal It is useful
8. SOURCE Anat See N A A Using the system off button Press the MULTI OPERATION button on the remote control The MULTI CONTROL buttons start to blink Press the MULTI CONTROL button that has been set up with multi operations The power of the main unit goes on it switches to the appropriate function and the programmed multi operations are performed automatically This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has programmed into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings see p 63 as well as turn off all PIONEER components regardless of whether they have been programmed into MULTI OPERATIONS If you use this feature when a DVD is playing the player will stop the play mode before switching off 1 1 SOURCE MULTI CONTROL Press the SYSTEM OFF button on the remote control Setting up the direct function The direct function is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV a video source that is not going through the VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX For this explanation we ll call this the external video deck You d like to control the external video deck with this unit s remote control so you ve assigned it a function button for example purposes the VCR 2 button Yet if you put the receiver in VCR 2 mode you ll get no picture on your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX To get around this problem you set the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to
9. surround track sound track Matrix C4 FT C4 C4 C4 Co CO R Co Dolby Digital encoding S Dolby Digital for movie films gt The number of movies made using Dolby Digital since 1992 has exceeded 300 and continues to increase For compact disc players and laser disc digital sounds 16 bits are used to sample the original analog audio waveform and sampling is carried out 44 100 times every second However because an enormous amount of recording signal data is required for the multi channel system with this method AC 3 is used to compress the data In reproducing audio signals the smaller the bit number used the lower the sound quality With AC 3 drop in auditory sound quality is prevented by using masking technology and digital filtering technology based on the human auditory characteristics Laser disc format Laser discs are now available on the market in large numbers This means that the recording of different format audio signals on the laser disc raises the important question of compatibility with existing laser discs Dolby Digital tracks on Laser discs record signals using the space of one analog audio channel so it will maintain compatibility with existing discs and players As shown in the following figure the digital audio sounds of Dolby Digital discs can be played back as currently done Analog sounds are played back by using the other channel without the Dolby Digital signals for mono audio signals
10. 3 8 a 6 E SURROUND OUTPUT 6 Components equipped with 5 1 channel analog output jacks You can t use the tuner and phono functions with an external decoder input 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 NOILLVWaVdadid R L m Nina KA our riya 4 b di so ce IN F HONO Lowroneo unswroneo frora EE Baomax ONER AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz mp PEt IN SOURCE m AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna Twist exposed wire strands Attach to a wall etc if desired together and insert and face toward the direction providing the best reception V0 mm lal a KL J Using extemal antennas S fe E m To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna M UNBAL 759 75 Q coaxial cable ground m To improve AM reception Connect a 15 to 18 feet 5 6 meter length of vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontal
11. If the MULTI ROOM is set to FIXED the volume on the main unit will be set to maximum Thus when output it will be extremely loud Please set the master volume controls of the integrated amplifier in the sub room very low at first and experiment to find a suitable volume 68 1 2 Tum on your TV and the receiver Make sure your TV is set to the receiver Press SYSTEM SETUP on the remote control The REMOTE SETUP MENU appears on your TV screen You can escape from this screen at any time by pressing SYSTEM SETUP again Multi Room gt Volume Level SIIVARIABLE IR Receiver PIONEER EXIT CAUTION If the FIXED position is chosen the volume will be loud Use the a v buttons to select the MULTI ROOM set up mode and press ENTER Select the VOLUME LEVEL by using the lt gt buttons If you hook up a just a power amplifier in the sub room the VSX 27TX 26TX will act as a pre amp In this case choose VARIABLE for the VOLUME LEVEL setting If you hook up a full integrated amplifier in the sub room such as another Pioneer VSX receiver choose FIXED for the VOLUME LEVEL setting Select the IR RECEIVER type with the a v buttons and select the type by using the lt gt buttons If you have the Pioneer made MR 100 select PIONEER If you have an IR RECEIVER from a different company select OTHER Move to the EXIT setting and press ENTER to exit MULTI ROOM set up and retum to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU o
12. SIGNAL SELECT button Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following ANALOG To select an analog signal DIGITAL To select a digital signal DVD LD TV SAT CD MD TAPE 1 VCR 1 VCR 2 AC 3 RF To select an AC 3 RF signal DVD LD TV SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VSX 27TX only AUTO This is the default If there are both analog and digital input signal the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal VSX 27TX only Press the SIGNAL SELECT and REMOTE SETUP buttons simultaneously to switch from the SIGNAL SELECT operation to EXTERNAL DECODER operation Then press the button to get the EXTERNAL DECODER function To get back to the SIGNAL SELECT control press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again 0 DU dts buttons See p 38 Press these buttons to put the receiver in the selected sound mode For more information on the modes STEREO DIGITAL NR button STEREO Press this button to put the receiver into stereo mode when it s in a different sound mode For more information on the sound modes see p 38 DIGITAL NR Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off see p 41 2 DSP button See p 38 Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode NOILLVWaVdadid On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components like a DVD player and hook up to your receiver to your TV but some of them won t allow you to use the
13. See p 9 S VIDEO Video input for connecting a video camera etc that has an S Video out VIDEO AUDIO L R Video input for connecting a video camera etc that has standard video audio outputs PHONES jack Connect headphones for private listening no sound will be heard through the speakers 21 Displays amp Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver ay SOURCE button See p 52 59 2 Use to turn on the power of your other components ang ae after you have recalled or taught the signals to this O CHiB remote control 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use these to select a source and the corresponding remote operation mode For example pressing TUNER selects the built in tuner and sets the remote operation to the tuner functions 3 Component Control buttons Use to control specific components like a CD player or DVD player after you have programmed the remote control to do these operations see p 52 59 and the remote is put in that operation mode TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used no matter what function the remote control is set to TV Press to turn the power of the TV on off TV FUNC Press TV FUNC to select the TV for remote control operation TV VOL Press to control the volume of the TV MENU button Use to get
14. 3 2 Specify the crossover frequency for your small speakers Setting speakers to SMALL in SPEAKER SETTING sends the respective channel s bass frequencies to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers The present function lets you determine which frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers Press lt or gt to move the hand to 80 Hz 100 Hz or 150 Hz Press v 80 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 80 Hz to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers As noted on your TV screen the THX setting is 80 Select this setting if you have THX approved SMALL speakers Experiment with the different settings to see which sounds best to you 3 Select EXIT to retum to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Next proceed to BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER below If you want to change a setting before proceeding Select a new crossover frequency 31 Bass Peak Level Manager The LFE Low Frequency Effect channel in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra low bass LFE channel If continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for
15. 404 417 PIONEER 900 902 CD Recorder MAGNAVOX 414 408 426 403 TV RCA 601 610 615 616 617 618 FISHER 410 426 412 427 425 420 ZENITH 603 620 PANASONIC 408 432 433 MAGNAVOX 607 610 603 612 629 TOSHIBA 405 409 426 GE 601 608 607 610 617 602 628 JVC 428 430 429 408 414 431 407 618 HITACHI 408 401 406 436 434 PANASONIC 608 622 607 SONY 416 417 404 408 SONY 604 MITSUBISHI 409 420 421 422 423 424 408 TOSHIBA 605 602 626 621 407 MITSUBISHI 609 610 602 621 SANYO 410 412 425 435 HITACHI 606 610 624 625 618 SHARP 402 418 419 JVC 613 623 GOLDSTAR 411 409 SHARP 602 619 627 OPTIMUS 408 432 433 402 418 419 SANYO 621 614 GRANDIENTE 452 PHILIPS 607 PIONEER 400 453 DVD Video Recorder GOLDSTAR 610 623 621 602 TAPE SONY 801 806 RADIO 610 623 621 602 TECHNICS 803 SHACK KENWOOD 804 807 GRANDIENTE 635 TEAC 805 PIONEER 600 DENON 810 CATV J ERROLD 711 701 702 712 704 713 703 ONKYO 809 808 714 716 715 YAMAHA 811 812 S ATLANTA 705 706 708 709 JVC 802 ZENITH 707 717 710 FISHER 813 PIONEER 700 TUNER PIONEER 500 75 Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the check
16. 8A MAX 100W 0 8A M UT Ss oc amp PHONO SOURCE Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source Power connections AC OUTLETS SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W 0 8 A MAX Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the receiver s POWER switch Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0 8 A UNSWITCHED 100 W 0 8 A MAX Power flows continually to this outlet regardless of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF Electrical power consumption of the connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0 8 A CAUTION e To avoid overheating fire risk and possible malfunction do not connect high wattage appliances such as heaters irons monitors or TV sets to this unit s AC OUTLETS e Remove the power plug from the wall socket to disconnect this unit from the AC power source when not in regular use for example when on vacation 16 Display All the display information is explained and or referenced here O oT SP m IGITAL ____ _____ AC ORE MONO STEREO AUTO TUNED AMFM SIGNAL OVER pay rp ESS MIDNIGHT STEREO james VOLUME LOO DIGITAL Ge NOILVAVd t4d SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component see Front Panel
17. CONTROL Press to stop playback de Press to start recording 4 aar lt lt Hold down for fast reverse playback gt Hold down for fast forward playback 5 Number buttons Use to select channels 0 Use when selecting chapter track numbers higher than 10 for DVD video recorder only D a VW lt gt ENTER A v lt 4 Use to navigate through options on menu screens and to change settings ENTER Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu for DVD video recorder only 8 gt Press to start playback Qu Press to pause playback CHANNEL Use to change channels on the VCR s tuner O ENTER TV VCR Use this button to switch the VCR between it s tuner for watching videos and the TV Press to stop recording for DVD video recorder only 2 MENU Use to display or close the title menu screen for DVD video recorder only NOLLVdadO Remote Control of Other Components CD player operations The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your CD player s preset code but some operations may need to be leamed by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 51 To perform these operations press the CD button to set the remote to the CD operation mode e For more inform
18. DTS soundtracks can produce bass peaks that are undesirable in a home theater environment The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to your system Set this function according to the bass peak level instructions on page 32 Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization This feature allows you to adjust for the difference in the distance from each individual loudspeaker to the listening position Doing this ensures that all the speakers operate in precise synchronization improving the seamless nature of the soundfield Set this function according to the channel delay instructions on page 28 Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving Preset Code List Device Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer Code DVD TOSHIBA 001 TAPE OPTIMUS 800 SONY 002 PIONEER 800 PANASONIC 003 CD SONY 301 316 317 318 JVC 004 TECHNICS 304 326 SAMSUNG 005 KENWOOD 310 321 311 SHARP 006 DENON 309 AKAI 007 RCA 302 319 313 RCA 009 PHILIPS 312 322 PIONEER 000 008 YAMAHA 315 314 328 LD SONY 101 JVC 303 PANASONIC 105 106 TEAC 305 306 327 324 325 KENWOOD 103 ONKYO 320 308 307 PHILIPS 104 MARANTZ 323 312 324 MITSUBISHI 100 SANYO 313 RCA 107 OPTIMUS 300 PIONEER 100 PIONEER 300 329 102 DVD code MD SONY 901 STB RCA 201 SAT 203 SAT KENWOOD 903 SONY 202 SAT SHARP 902 PIONEER 200 SAT 204 Digital Tuner TEAC 904 VCR RCA 401 406 408 414 405 413 411 ONKYO 905 415 DENON 906 ZENITH 403
19. OFF Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can control the external video deck with the remote but the receiver does not go into VCR 2 mode z 1 RECEIVER 8 2 3 8 f JAKE AE AE AE EJ Fa Ww 3 ser 4 STEREO 4 p DIGITAL AR Remote Back Light This function is useful for using the unit in a dark room L a 1 Press REMOTE SETUP and at the same time to select the DIRECT FUNCTION mode The MULTI CONTROL buttons DVD LD TV SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 CD and MD TAPE 1 start to blink You can choose whether the commander sends a function code or not when you press each Multi control button Select function 2 Input YES or NO TRANSMIT YES 1 NO 2 EXIT Remote setup 2 Select a component by pressing it s MULTI CONTROL button Set the DIRECT FUNCTION of each external source to NO by pressing 2 Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the DIRECT FUNCTION mode The default setting is all YES If you have turned a mere DIRECT FUNCTION to NO and want to turn it back to YES follow the directions above and press in step 3 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and The remote back light strength cycles in the following order lo MID OFF E The default setting is MAX NOILV JdO Resetting the Remote Control The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control Erasing th
20. Playback than aai i A E aient 43 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 43 Using the Tuner 44 Ru Automatic and Manual Tuning ss 44 ri Direct ACCESS TUNNO orison eisein m amant ref eat AA 45 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations 46 eo Recalling Memorized Stations cccecccceeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeteeeeneetaeenaeeeeetees 47 za Remote Control of Other Components nn 48 Setting Up the Remote to Control Other Components ssseeseseee 48 Recalling Preset Codes ss 48 Learning Mode Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls 50 Using Remote Control with Other Components c cecceseeeeeteee 52 Using Other Functions sms O Recording from Audio Components eeteeetee tee tetteeeeeeeeeee 60 Recording from Digital Audio Components 0 0 ceeceeeeteteeeteteteeeee 61 Recording from Video Components VV 62 M lti OperatiohS sesir rar ann ncaa anteater einen eae 63 Resetting the Remote Control VU 66 Multi ROOM aco oh Far etre cae sneer ae iets Gees DRE Det 67 Techno Tidbits amp Problem Solving ns 72 Dolby Digital vaie ieia iieiaeaiiy ainei 72 SR a aA E A Ae a TR I E TRES 73 THX seeoectieptients careia aeaa Lan eter veers ee eer eatin eee eter eee 74 Preset Codeslist seinen iat cnt saad Re che haan eel pea SE 75 Troubleshoot gamana mining aea a aaa na iea apia 76 SPECIFICATIONS iesise rer iei aiii nid i aiei ieir dieschent estan conse 78 Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have rece
21. SIGNAL SELECT button See p 40 Use to select the type of signal being input into the receiver SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following ANALOG To select an analog signal DIGITAL To select a optical or coaxial digital signal AC 3 RF To select an AC 3 RF signal VSX 27TX only AUTO This is the default If there are both analog and digital input signals the receiver automatically selects the digital signal VSX 27TX only FL DIMMER button See p 43 Use to adjust the brightness of the main display TUNER CONTROL button See p 44 47 CLASS Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes FM AM Press to select the AM or FM band TUNING Use to manually tune to radio stations STATION buttons See p 46 47 Use to choose programmed radio stations 2 MEMORY button See p 46 Press to start the memorization of a preset station 2 MPX button See p 44 Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts When the broadcast signal is weak selecting MONO will improve the sound quality 2 2 TAPE 2 MONITOR button See p 60 Selects the tape deck MD recorder etc connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs outputs Allows monitoring of a recording as it s being made INPUT ATT button Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful thus causing the receiver to distort the overload indicator will light furiously
22. Surround Sound p 24 first B 32 1 3 Select BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER if continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this Press ENTER Bass Peak Level Manager gt TE Setting Cancel EXIT Output the test tone for the LFE channel and specify the peak level If your sub woofer has a volume control set it to the middle position before proceeding Select SETTING START Press ENTER Bass Peak Manager gt CTI Bass Peak Level Ar MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN dB Then the test tone is output to the sub woofer or front or surround speakers Usethe lt or arrows to gradually increase the level of the LFE channel until the test tone begins to distort Then go back and leave the level setting at a point just before that Press ENTER and the receiver will remember this bass output level To exit before outputting the TEST TONE Select EXIT and press ENTER To exit while outputting the TEST TONE Press ENTER Select EXIT and press ENTER to retum to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU This completes the speaker setup memo If you select SETTING CANCEL no settings are input to the receiver but the screen remains on the TV To escape the screen you must press EXIT Surround Sound Set Up D Range Control This feature makes it pos
23. TREBLE button See p 43 Use to adjust the high frequencies BASS button See p 43 Use to adjust low frequencies SPEAKERS A B buttons A is the primary setting It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system A amp B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A amp B systems and the sub woofer Multi channel sources will be down mixed to these speakers so no sound will be lost B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down mixed to these two speakers ee ee VIDEO INPUT jacks See p 9 S VIDEO Video input for connecting a video camera etc that has an S Video out VIDEO AUDIO L R Video input for connecting a video camera etc that has standard video audio outputs PHONES jack Connect headphones for private listening no sound will be heard through the speakers 19 Front Panel VSX 24TX MIONE auno weo murt Hannerrect ver VSX 24TX VSX 24TX Gsranvey on TAPE 2 MONITOR FL DIMMER INPUT O SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME amp STANDBY ON button Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in STANDBY mode Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of power 1 0 W during the standby mode 3 DSP MODE button See p 37 38 Press repeatedly to select a DSP so
24. VCR 2 REC MD TAPE 1 REC TAPE 2 REC 335 mV 2 2 KQ Tone Control BASS snuiemenennmenemememananemnmenini 6 dB 100 Hz TREBLE sina aa aaa 6 dB 10 kHz LOUDNESS 3 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network PHONO M Mi 8 ra en ne een Manette 80 dB VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO CD MD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 TE daidan iawii taaa saihan aak 101 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz PHONO MM ienaa ie rude 80 dB VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO CD MD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 PE Te TE LP ET TE EE PE EE Unie 83 dB 78 Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer VIDEO Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO nsec 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance VCR 1 VCR 2 MONITOR sses 1 Vp p 75 Q Frequency Response VCR 1 VCR 2 MONITOR seee 5 Hz to 10 MHz dB Signal to Noise Ratio 00 ec eceeeeeeceee cee eeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeees 65 dB FM Tuner Section Frequency Range ccceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeteeeees 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity 0 Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 uV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 000 eee Mono 20 2 dBf Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio ee Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf DIStOnu ON tatiana Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity Stereo Separation s s s Nain 60 dB 400 kHz nee 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response ceeeeeseeeees 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna Input 75 Q unbalance
25. all you have to do is enjoy DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby AC 3 Pro Logic and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved 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 with high performance Hex power MOS FET output transistors This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources True Home Cinema with THX Certification The HOME THX CINEMA surround mode employs special processing to allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well designed movie theaters You can enjoy this effect wi Digital Dolb ound and D O e Advanced Theater Modes This mode enhances the sound of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can be achieved The four modes are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities giving the listener a wide range of possibilities DS
26. display indicates a 6Q less than 8Q impedance setting memo To check which impedance the amp is set to hold down the SPEAKERS en button for 2 3 seconds You ll get a display like the one shown below right telling you the speaker impedance setting NOILVAVd1 t4id Pine BIS SPEAKERS iia 2 or This display indicates a 6Q less This display indicates an 89 169 than 8Q impedance setting impedance setting 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 raise them off the floor oe Front Center Right 2 O all r tLe N Woofer D O EN 2 2 Surround e e Surround Listening Right P Position Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV When installing speakers near the TV we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of the TV screen If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration o
27. for listening to music at low volumes LOUDNESS Press LOUDNESS Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off l SIGNAL LOUDNESS SELEC CT taii IN S C0Q Jd eovo0000 0000 a 66009 s o co0c00ce You can t use the LOUDNESS mode with the THX DIRECT J or EXTERNAL DECODER modes 42 Adjusting bass and treble tone control Use BASS or TREBLE to adjust the low and high frequencies the receiver must be in STEREO mode BASS Press BASS to adjust the low frequencies VSX 27TX 0000000000 o 66009 LS ap ooo ooo SIGNAL SELECT SP gt A TREBLE memo e The tone control can be adjusted in a range of 6 dB e The tone control cannot be adjusted in STANDARD ADVANCED THEATER modes as well as DSP THX EXTERNAL DECODER DIRECT and 96kHz settings Direct playback DIRECT Press DIRECT to put the receiver in DIRECT mode VSX 27TX This mode will give you the most accurate reproduction of two channels sources See els Memo e None of the tone controls or other sound modes can 9000000000 o 66009 ao aooo ooo
28. from standard two channel stereo sources and create different listening environments 4 STEREO button See p 37 38 Press to select the STEREO sound mode In this mode sound comes from the front left and right speakers only OU DTS buttons Seep 36 38 amp 72 74 THX CINEMA Press to select the HOME THX CINEMA sound mode when listening to Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic or DTS a variety of other sources ADVANCED THEATER Press to select one of the four Advanced Theater modes STANDARD Press for pure decoding of multi channel sources 6 Display See page 17 D Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver Source indicators VSX 27TX only Shows the source currently selected 9 MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE button See p 67 71 Press to enable multi room operation requires an optional PIONEER Multi Room Remote Sensor Unit MR 100 or other IR receiver CONTROL button See p 67 71 Use to select the function or volume of the MULTI ROOM system INPUT SELECTOR dial Turn to select a source component The source indicators show the current component DVD LD DVD player or Laser Disc player TV SAT TV tuner or satellite tuner CD Compact Disc player MD TAPE 1 Tape deck or Mini Disc recorder connected to MD TAPE 1 inputs outputs TUNER The built in tuner PHONO Turntable VIDEO Video camera etc connected to the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel VCR 1 V
29. headphones Lights when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack speakers systems A and B both turn off automatically MIDNIGHT indicator See p 41 Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on D DSP indicator See p 37 38 Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is selected STEREO indicator 9 Radio Frequency Function indicator Lights when a STEREO mode is selected Displays the function or the frequency of the current radio station DU Surround dts mode indicators D0 DIGITAL When the DO Surround dts mode on the receiver is on this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal However D0 PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital DU PRO LOGIC When the DU Surround dts mode on the receiver is on this indicator lights during 2 channel playback Both B or A B speaker systems turn off automatically when headphones are plugged in DTS Lights when DTS signals are input HOME THX CINEMA Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected MASTER VOLUME indication Displays current level of master volume TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on 3 Character display Displays sound modes general information etc Tuner indicators MONO Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode STEREO Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in the auto stereo mode TUNED Lights when a broad
30. or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime Power cord CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock
31. presented accurately in your home special technologies are required In your home the room is much smaller and has a bright sound the speakers are very different and there are only six of them plus you sit much closer to each one of those speakers Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us ina good movie Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the comfort and convenience of your home Re Equalization In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding you sit a long way back from the speakers and the speakers themselves are very specialized Because a sound track recorded in this dead sounding space when it is played at home it sounds overbright THX Re Equalization adjusts for this difference in a very precise way Dynamic Decorrelation When a sound track sends mono sound to the surround speakers it often seems to be coming come from one side instead of from all around you as it would in a theater Dynamic Decorrelation helps to correct this inaccuracy 74 Timbre Matching When recording a sound track it is very important that the surround sounds move smoothly and seamlessly around the theater It is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to speaker Timbre Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using only two speakers Bass Peak Level Manager Some Dolby Digital and
32. selector until you get Using Other Functions Using the remote control 27TX 26TX with the MULTI ROOM system CLASS Number 0 9 es 03 00 SOURCE RECEIVER DES O RECEIVER PREBI 1 lee a TUNING GA STATION FUNCTION 1 From the sub room point the remote control at the MULTI ROOM sensor and press a MULTI CONTROL button to select the sub function For example Press TUNER to listen to the tuner The MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE button will light on the front panel in the main room Press VOLUME to adjust the volume The following remote control buttons can be used to operate the receiver from the sub room RECEIVER button FUNCTION button will not select PHONO VCR 2 or VIDEO VOLUME buttons for adjusting the sub room s volume level but can t be used when set to FIXED e CLASS button for selecting the desired class STATION button for recalling memorized radio stations the tuner is selected automatically Number button 0 9 70 memo e Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR na receiver remote sensor window The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time Therefore changing the station in one room also changes the station in t
33. standard video cords can also be used or optical cables not supplied are used to connect digital components to this receiver When you use optical digital input or output terminals pull off the caps and insert the plugs Be sure to insert completely Digital audio cord Optical cable or standard video cord Q 10 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 VIDEO a TE SEB BBB BBB BBB BBB i AE n E R our s s R DVD LD player _ or LD player _ When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD LD player or LD player with it s AC 3 RF output a commercially available RF demodulator RFD 1 is required The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSX 26TX 24TX models through their digital input jacks For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD 1 VSX 26TX 24TX models piara KIPO ConTROL Max AC 120V 60Hz Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or NOILV VdJt d digital optical connection
34. switch the DTV mode on or off 4 Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel 6 Use to select a specific TV channel a W lt gt ENTER A v lt Press to select or adjust items on the menu screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function D m gt it BLUE GREEN RED YELLOW Use to make selections from the DTV menu CHANNEL Use to select a TV channel ENTER Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons not all models require this step MENU Use to select different menus on a DTV screen NOLLVdadO 57 Remote Control of Other Components The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your TV s preset code but some operations may need to be leamed by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 51 e To perform these operations press the TV SAT and TV CONT button to set the remote to the TV operation mode e For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the your TV D SOURCE source RECEIVER Press to switch the TV on or off ro a DTV MENU CAE Press to select the DTV menu CG fon GAA DTV ON OFF Press to switch the DTV mode on or off 4 Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel OK Use to select a specific TV chann
35. teach the remote control to operate your other components It s easiest to start with PRESET RECALL and if set up isn t possible for certain components move on to the LEARNING mode 2 3 _V2 Pioneer DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Press REMOTE SETUP and at the same time to select the PRESET RECALL SETUP mode All the MULTI CONTROL buttons except the TUNER button start to blink To cancel the PRESET RECALL SETUP mode Press REMOTE SET UP 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control The selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer and preset code s appear on your TV screen Preset Recall 1 Select function 2 Select products A w gt 3 Input ID CODE lt TAPE gt Page 1 11 A SONY lv 801 806 EXIT Remote setup Press the lt buttons to choose the function and then press the a v buttons repeatedly to display the name of the component s manufacturer Most manufacturers have been programmed into the receiver but if your component is made by a small or relatively unknown manufacturer you may not be able to find it Point the remote toward the component to be controlled enter the 3 digit setup code When you enter the setup code the remote emits a power ON OFF signal If the component turns ON or OFF you have entered the proper cod
36. the ADVANCED THEATER mode as follows THX et STANDARD ADVANCED MUSICAL gt DRAMA gt ACTI STEREO 5 D THEATER DSP SeS Seo _ e For STANDARD Press STANDARD e For DSP modes Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows ne HALL 2 gt J AZZ gt DANCE THEATER 2 lt THEATER 1 For STEREO Press STEREO e The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT The default setting is 70 Also the effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THEATER mode by pressing the EFFECT button 5 D THEATER modes cannot be changed The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in I 900000000000 OG 90 o as ao ooo o0 the range of 10 to 90 the default setting value is 70 by pressing EFFECT ONENA STANDARD e When a digital input is selected using some discs with a ADVANCED huge amount of information may cause the overload indicator to light up If the overload indicator is lit in the THX ADVANCED THEATER and DSP mode the signal may be distorting To ensure there s no distortion you can switch to the STANDARD mode Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX
37. the front panel VCR 1 Video cassette recorder connected to VCR 1 inputs VCR 2 Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs O MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the overall receiver volume 2 EXTERNAL DECODER IN See p 42 Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX 24TX 3 DIRECT button witches DIRECT playback on or off Use to bypass the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source It will automatically put the receiver in STEREO mode for the function being used for DIRECT playback LOUDNESS button See p 42 Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off 5 MIDNIGHT button See p 41 Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off 4 434 OW aunio voeo MULTICHANNEL RE eweR V S 24 X VSX 24TX Gsranvey on STANDBAY PUT psp MODE STEREO y D0 pts THXCINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD Ni SELECTOR NOILVAVd t4id 5 CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT P VIDEO INPUT VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R EXTERNAL DECODER IN SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL NR PHONES pon eee ee Pee n mex memony STE 7 0 D 2 3 2 DIGITAL NR button See p 41 Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off STEREO mode only 2 SIGNAL SELECT button See p 40 Use to select the type of signal being input into the receiver SIGNAL SELECT repeated
38. turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet NOTE e Only the VSX 27TX has a DU RF IN jack The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal VSX 27TX R L O Q voix QC a GIE Mimi 6 SiG Ee If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the SIGNAL GND terminal as z m Audio cords Use audio cords not supplied to connect the audio components Z AR sI Connect red plugs to R right and white plugs to L left Be sure to insert completely Lswrcneod unswrtonen HroTat OORSBAjMmax 100MOSAJMAX AC 120V 60Hz Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette deck is placed noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver If you experience noise move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver 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 possible laser discs a DVD LD play
39. you wish to program Release when the MULTI CONTROL button on the receiver s remote control starts blinking The MULTI CONTROL button blinks to indicate that the operation has been learned To program additional operations for the current component Repeat steps 5 and 6 To program operations for another component Repeat steps 4 through 6 7 Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the LEARNING SETUP mode The remote control and TV return to their previous operation modes NOLLVdadO 51 Remote Control of Other Components Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operations memo The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your DVD or aap LD player s preset code but some operations may need to be leamed by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 51 To perform these operations press the DVD LD button to set the remote to the DVD or LD operation mode e For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component SOURCE ae nn Press to switch the DVD or LD player on or off 0O B OL e Cu CD Cu Press to stop playback IE ae eH TOP MENU Press to call up the menu programed on the DVD for DVD only OR a M aa lt lt Hold down for fast reverse playback gt Hold down for fast forward pla
40. 0 Dolby Surround sound modes You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers etc These set up operations use your TV to display the settings and choices so be sure your TV and receiver are properly hooked up a Tum on the receiver and your TV Make sure your TV is set to the receiver D D B 2000 Press SYSTEM SETUP button The SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on your TV screen g N a 3 amp O0 z l System Setup gt SEE Channel Delay Channel Level E Crossover Network Bass Peak Level Manager D Range Control Digital In Select Multi Room OOOO SIGNAL STEREO SELEC LECT ANALOG SP A AUTO You can escape from this screen at any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button again None of the settings you made will be entered in this case memo Only the VSX 27TX and 26TX models have a MULTI ROOM function see p 67 71 Surround Sound Set Up OS 3 Press the orv arrow buttons to move the hand to the mode you want Then press ENTER In each mode the current settings are displayed automatically We suggest you adjust all these settings when you first hook up the receiver That gets them out of the way and you won t need to return to this setting mode unless you change your home set up by adding new speakers etc The sou
41. Analog sound Dolby Digital P Monaural sound Digital P Video sound 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 MHz Frequency N y Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Digital is also known as the 5 1 channel system It is equipped with 5 channels front left front right center surround left surround right in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an independent Low Frequency Effect LFE channel The sub woofer channel is also called Low Frequency Effect LFE The sub woofer channel can be used as desired to enjoy strong bass sounds The table on the next page shows the comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround effects 72 Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving DTS DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of J URASSIC PARK in 1993 and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects In this system 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD ROM rather than on the film DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance a higher sound quality format is produced Also unlike the process of recording digital sounds on film directly the only components required are a CD ROM player as might be used with a personal computer and a DTS processor and therefore less investment is required than with other formats For this reason the format is being introduced in more
42. DIGITAL IN and assign it an input function Use the or to choose the input function that matches the component hooked up to that digital terminal The possible choices include DVD LD TV SAT CD MD TAPE 1 VCR 1 VCR 2 You cannot assign digital inputs to the TUNER VIDEO PHONO and TAPE 2 MONITOR functions Select EXIT and press ENTER to retum to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU If you want to change a setting before proceeding Simply use the arrow buttons to go back memo e For the Digital 1 4 setting you can choose between DVD LD CD TV SAT MD TAPE 1 VCR 1 and VCR 2 functions For the AC 3 RF setting you can choose between DVD LD TV SAT VCR 1 and VCR 2 functions Remember if you have a DVD LD player or LD player you should hook it up to the analog and digital jacks in addition to the AC 3 RF connection described here e Once one function for example DVD LD has been assigned its name disappears from the possibilities on the remaining settings because one function cannot be assigned twice Playing Sources with Stereo Sound The following instructions show you how to play audio or audio visual stereo sources with the VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX 1 Tum on the power of the playback component 2 Press the RECEIVER button to tum onthe STANDBY receiver indicator Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source yo
43. P Surround Modes DSP Digital Signal Processing surround mode gives you the capability of transforming your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music Midnight Listening Mode Midnight mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes something that was previously impossible Digital Noise Reduction Digital Noise reduction is the latest technology for filtering out unwanted noise It produces clear resonant tones Illuminated Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands In addition the multi operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations automatically The Energy saving Design This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF in Standby mode Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode refer to Specifications on page 78 Before You Start ssnnnnemennnnnennnnneenennaneenennnennennnnnnnnnnnnnns O Checking the Supplied Accessories VV 6 How to Use This Manual 6 Preparing the Remote Control VV 6 Installing the Receiver sien 7 Opening the Front Panel n a a aai 7 Connecting Your Equipment 8 2 AUdIO COMPONENTS sirist eraa t lat harsh tte npet dette nine kania 8 Video Components neinna eia a e ie a
44. Pioneer ELITE AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX 27TX VSX 26TX VSX 24TX Operating Instructions Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for future reference For Canadian model CAUTION To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area This is for your security WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regula tions IMPORTANT Thelightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a
45. RCE REMOTE IN jack on the VSX 24TX it s called simply MULTI ROOM REMOTE IN jack then connect a separate amplifier and speakers and TV monitor to the MULTI ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks All of this equipment should be placed in your sub room as shown below memo e When connecting the IR receiver be sure to connect it to the green MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE REMOTE IN ZA jack not the black CONTROL IN or OUT jacks e Itis not possible to input digital signals into the SUB room you must use analog signals e You can t use tone controls etc and any surround modes in the SUB room Sub room Main room 000 OO IR receiver MR 100 SS Set up example Sub room IR receiver amplifier speakers and TV monitor Nain wom Receiver source components front center and surround speakers TV monitor etc NOLLVWdadO 67 MULTI ROOM set up VSX 27TX 26TX only After you have completed the necessary connections for MULTI ROOM operation you need to set up the receiver for such operation Follow the instructions below The page after this one explains how to use the MULTI ROOM function once it s been set up Er v 3 z A m RECEIVER ABO cect 1 4 B sume 3 4 5 2 6 Whee E CAUTION
46. Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the receiver the supplied remote control can operate your other components VCR TV LD CD etc after you program it to do so In this way instead of fumbling with many different controls and buttons you only need to use one remote control If your component s are listed in the remote control s memory simply follow the steps below If your component s are not listed or if you want the remote to learn additional operations you can use the learning mode to input the information from the remote controls supplied with your other components Recalling preset codes The following steps show you how to recall preset codes stored in the remote control Once a preset code is recalled and the component assigned you can use this remote to easily operate the component See Preset Code List on p 75 for the components and manufacturers available 1 Tumon your TV and the receiver 1 Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate video input e g VIDEO 1 2 Press REMOTE SETUP The REMOTE SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Select Remote Setup Mode Remote SETUP 1 Preset Recall Remote SETUP 2 Learning Remote SETUP 3 Multi Operation Remote SETUP 4 Direct Function You have four set up options D PRESET RECALL LEARNING MULTI OPERATION See p 63 DIRECT FUNCTION See p 65 PRESET RECALL and LEARNING are the two modes that
47. Route AC 3 RF and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires FM broadcasts e The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned e Weak radio signals Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall Connect an outdoor FM antenna see p 13 AM broadcasts The AM antenna is poorly positioned Weak radio signals Interference caused by other equipment fluorescent lamp motor etc Adjust the direction and position for best reception Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna see p 13 Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically e Weak radio signals Connect an outdoor antenna see p 13 Sub woofer output is very low 76 Settings route signal away from Sub woofer To get more signal to the sub woofer set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the FRONT speakers Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving Symptom No sound from surround or center speakers Cause Speaker settings are incorrect The surround and or center levels are turned down The surround and or center speakers are disconnected Remedy See Speaker Setting on p 26 27 to check the speaker settings See Channel Level p 29 to check the speaker levels Connect the speaker
48. SS A gt CLASS B gt CLASS 4 Press STATION repeatedly to select a channel 0 9 within the respective class STEREO The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds If you want to escape from MEMORY mode Press the MEMORY button again Repeat steps 1 through 4 to memorize up to 30 stations Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control al RECEIVER SOURCE DES 1 Using the front panel 2 1 1 ODJ o 3 VSX 27TX he n O 3 L Press TUNER This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode SIGNAL o SELECT ANALOG SP A FM Flas Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number Each press switches the display C CLASS A gt CLASS B gt CLASS 7 Use the number buttons to select the channel you want To select channel 7 press To select channel 0 press For example If 99 50 MHz FM was memorized in class A at channel 7 To skip through each channel in order Press STATION repeatedly NOILVHIdO Select the TUNER function Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number Press STATION repeatedly to select the channel you want 47 Setting Up the
49. Simply use the arrow buttons to go back Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 24 first T Select CHANNEL LEVEL if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 24 if you are RECEIVER unsure how to do this ea Press ENTER Ce Ga EE stanon F Channel Level gt TestTone LUK gt Setting Start EXIT 2 Select aTEST TONE mode Press lt or gt to move the hand to AUTO or MANU Press w button to select SETTING START AUTO automatic TEST TONE This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically Use this mode when balancing the speaker levels by ear The automatic test tone is output in the following order FL gt CT gt FR eg ee MANUAL manual TEST TONE This mode lets you switch the test tone between each speaker manually You can use this mode when you want to balance the speaker levels by ear at a more leisurely pace SOURCE fal pvo Loj rw sar VCR1 mage MULTI CONTROL CD DE an TUI Wa J Tuner It is possible to set channels levels i
50. TX 24TX models ANALOG E 2 When SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL AC 3 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input SIGNAL SELECT When a Dolby Digital signal is input DIGITAL SIGNAL SELECT picrrat gt ET When a DTS signal is input VSX 27TX Z prs IA e In the AUTO setting VSX 27TX only SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in the following order AC 3 RF DIGITAL ANALOG If the Digital In Select see p 34 choices are set to OFF the SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital PCM 32kHz 44kHz 48kHz and 96kHz and DTS digital signal formats It cannot play back digital signals other than these so for those kinds of formats you ll have to play them back in an analog manner making sure your equipment is hooked up with analog connections and setting the SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG When an LD or CD with DTS is played back with the SIGNAL SELECT setin ANALOG digital noise caused by playing back the DTS directly with no decoding is output To prevent noise you need to make digital connections See p 10 11 and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL VSX 27TX could also be set to AUTO Some DVD players don t output DTS signal
51. USICAL This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound A long delay time of reflected sounds provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall DRAMA CINEMA This mode is designed for movies with a lot of dialog The elements of dialog are enhanced making the characters seem more real The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do not overpower softer ones compare this with the MIDNIGHT mode explained on p 41 ACTION This mode is designed for action movies which generally use lots of sound effects The mode enriches the sound to make it more realistic and extends the parameters to pick up high and low sound effects 5 D THEATER This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space allowing two channel stereo signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the DO baevsurouns mark memo When a Dolby Digital soundtrack is played back the Dialog Normalization function of the receiver activates automatically Dialog Normalization is a Dolby Digital function that establishes the average dialog level for the program source being played If the receiver s level does not match the average dialog level first you see DIAL NORM flash in the receiver s display and next OFFSET 4 dB as an example will appea
52. V SAT button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode e For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component SOURCE Press to switch the satellite tuner on or off e m gt 11 lt lt A B C D E Use to make selections from Satellite functions 3 Number buttons Use to select satellite channels 4 GUIDE Use to turn the program information screen on or off 6 A v lt ENTER A v lt Press the button to select items on the SAT GUIDE screen or SAT MENU screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function EXIT Press to exit the current setting of the SAT D MENU Use to turn the main menu on or off Er oo CCC E NR Pioneer DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT STB DTV operations The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your digital memo tuner s preset code but some operations may need to be leamed by the receiver see Setting Up the FT Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 51 To perform these operations press the TV SAT button to set the remote to the DIGITAL TUNER operation mode e For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component SOURCE Press to switch the digital tuner on or off DTV MENU Press to select the DTV menu 3 DTV ON OFF Press to
53. akers C SR SL Lewnrcnen J UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W 0 8A MAX 100W 0 8A MAX AG 120V 60Hz p source amp PHONG SOURCE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL To be used as the center speaker o Ja Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source p772 When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV In this case the center speaker shown is unnecessary 7 x m Speaker terminals The speaker terminals also Twist exposed wire Loosen speaker terminal Tighten terminal accept single banana plugs strands together and insert exposed wire Refer to speaker manual for details T 3 8 in 10 mm S 14 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 8Q 16Q the default setting If you are using less than 8 Q impedance speakers you need to change the impedance setting First tum the receiver off then press the power button STANDBY ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again You can choose the 80 169 setting or the 6Q 8Q setting This
54. and more movie theaters and is being adopted in home movie software DVD LD and music software 5 1 channel CD More than 11 000 movie theaters around the world have adopted the DTS format which is now the most popular digital format for movie theaters especially in U S A Europe and Asia oa Dolby Pro Logic CCC ee No of recorded channels No of playback channels Playback channel structure Front Left Front Right Front Left Front Right Front Left Front Right Center Surround Left Center Surround Left Center Surround Surround Right Sub Woofer Surround Right Sub Woofer Sound processing Digital discrete processing Digital discrete processing Analog matrix processing Rear Surround high 20 000 Hz 20 000 Hz 7 000 Hz frequency playback limit e 5 1 completely e 6 completely independent independent channels channels High dynamic range e High dynamic range Stable position high phase Stable position high phase characteristics and characteristics and advanced surround effects advanced surround effects reproduction reproduction High efficiency e Low compression rate Compression rate of about about one fourth high one tenth quality sound 73 Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving THX THX is a Lucasfilm Ltd program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment For a sound track to be
55. ards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ANTENNA LEAD IN GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment DIGITAL SURROUND 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 D0 Dolby Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes decoding switches on automatically according to the input signal
56. at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Maintenance of External Surfaces e Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt When the surfaces are dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well and then wipe again with a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or cleaners e Never use thinners benzine insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surfaces Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation Copyright 1999 Pioneer Electronic Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 J apan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 USA PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada PIONEER ELECTRONIC EUROPE N V Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 9586 6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S A DE C V San Lore
57. ated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Ifthis productis equipped witha polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is asafety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug e lf this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having athird grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is asafety feature If you are unable to insertthe plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles andthe point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an
58. ation on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component SOURCE fal 0 _ 9 espa car EX a gt E omba SOURCE Press to switch the CD player on or off 2 Press to stop playback G Press to start recording for CD R only 4 lt p gt lt lt Hold down for fast reverse playback gt Hold down for fast forward playback 5 Number buttons Use to select tracks 10 You can also use this button when selecting track numbers higher than 10 It s especially use for track numbers 11 19 D gt Press to start playback 8 1 Press to pause playback lt gt lt lt Press to return to the beginning of the current track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks gt gt Press to advance to the beginning of the next track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks DISC Use to switch between discs in file type disc play MD operations e The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your MD memo recorder s preset code but some operations may need to be leamed by the receiver see Setting up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 51 To perform these operations press the MD TAPE 1 button to set the remote to the MD operation mode e For more information on individual command
59. ble modifications without notice due to improvements Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service Department at the above listed number for assistance PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 1760 LONG BEACH CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada Alternatively please contact the Customer Service Department at the following address Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Customer Service Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser un distributeur autoris e Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Soci t de Service Autoris e Pioneer le plus pr s de chez vous Ou encore veuillez vous communiquer avec le Service de Client le de Pi
60. cast is received AM FM Light to indicate the current band FM or AM 4 LFE indicator LFE Low Frequency Effects indicator lights to indicate that the program source contains an LFE channel The indicator under the LFE lights during actual playback of the LFE signals LFE signals are not present in all parts of the soundtrack Program Format indicator When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input he following indicators light to show the channels being played back L Left front 1 2 C Center i R Right front 1 2 LS Left surround S Surround mono RS Right surround 1 Indicates 5 1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback 2 Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback 17 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 00 D OO 4D 42 VSX 27TX INPUT MULTIROOM SELECTOR amp SOURCE CONTROL STANDBY ON button Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in STANDBY mode Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of power 1 0 W during the standby mode 3 DSP MODE button See p 37 38 Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode HALL 1 HALL 2 J AZZ DANCE THEATER 1 or THEATER 2 Use these modes to produce surround sound
61. d AM Tuner Section Frequency Range cceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeee 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna eeeeeeeeeeeeteeeteees 350 pV m Selectivity oo eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 dB Signal to Noise Ratio Se 50 dB Antena keiina iaie i than dard ere dede Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirement cccceeeeeseeeeteeeeeeeteeeeees AC 120 V 60 Hz VSX 27TX Power COnSumption ceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 460 W 630 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode sesser 1 0W AC Outlet SWITCHED x2 ue Total 100 W 0 8 A MAX AC Outlet UNSWITCHED 0 ee eeeeeeeereeeee 100 W 0 8 A MAX DIMENSIONS essers 420 W x 173 H x 470 D mm 16 9 16 W x 6 13 16 H x 18 1 2 D in Weight without package 14 7 kg 32 Ib 7 oz VSX 26TX 24TX Power Consumption 0 ceeeeeeseceee eset eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 400 W 550 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode sesser 1 0W AC Outlet SWITCHED x2 eee Total 100 W 0 8 A MAX AC Outlet UNSWITCHED sssri 100 W 0 8 A MAX DIMENSIONS 1 eee eeeeeeete eee eee tees 420 W x 173 H x 470 D mm 16 9 16 W x 6 13 16 H x 18 1 2 D in Weight without package 14 1 kg 31 Ib 1 oz Furnished Parts EM ANT NNA sine ne 1 AM Loop Antenna AEN E Dry Cell Batteries SIZE AA IEC LR6 n se 2 Remote Control Unit issus 1 Operating INStrUCtIONS 00 cece cee cee tenet tees cee eeeaeteaeeteeeenaeeeaeees 1 NOTE Specifications and the design are subject to possi
62. e If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is more than one setup code try inputting another code starting again from step 4 Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to your component Repeat steps 4 through 6 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary If you can t get your component to respond to any of the codes you can still program the component into the remote control using the procedure in the next section NOLLVdadO Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the PRESET RECALL SETUP mode The remote control and TV return to their previous operation modes Remote Control of Other Components Leaming mode Programming signals from other remote controls If preset codes are not available for your component s or the available preset codes do not operate correctly you can use this function to program in signals from the remote control s of your other component s This operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to program additional operations not covered in the preset codes 1 Tumon your TV and the receiver Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate video input e g VIDEO 1 fl 4 2 Press REMOTE SETUP The REMOTE SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Select Remote Setup Mode Remote SETUP 1 Preset Recall Remote SETUP 2 Learning Remote SETUP 3 Multi Operation Remote SETUP 4 Direct Function
63. e control or use the button on the front panel and choose ANALOG Recording DIGITAL or AC 3 RF VSX 27TX only signals is not possible 2 Start recording with a TAPE or MD etc 3 Playback the source to be recorded Record monitor TAPE 2 MONITOR If you connect a cassette deck etc with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks you can listen to the sound of the recording as it is recorded Press TAPE 2 MONITOR to switch between the sound of the recording TAPE 2 indicator on and the sound of the source component TAPE 2 indicator off Pioneer 71 PROCI REMOTE CONTROL e T Recording from Digital Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record digital audio Using this method you can make exact digital copies of sources like CDs or MDs The only drawback is that you can t switch between various recorders at the touch of a button like you can with analog recordings see the previous page If you look on the back of the VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX you ll find a digital out jack which is marked PCM OU DTS OUT it s to the right of the digital in jacks in the upper left hand corner If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder currently these include MD DAT and CD R you can make direct digital recordings with this unit Of course the digital components you want to record all need to be connected to the VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX w
64. e multi operations L Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and for more than 3 seconds The MULTI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all multi operation settings will be erased control commands Ne L 1 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 2 for te more than 3 seconds The MULTI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all signals which have been learned from other remote controls will be erased SYSTEM 1 Erasing all signals leamed amp preset codes OOOll fans DIGITAI L ZL Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and for more than 3 seconds The MULTI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all preset and learned codes will be erased D0 dts ET ts DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR Multi Room When used together with an IR receiver a MULTI ROOM System remote control sensor this receiver is capable of outputting two different sources at the same time One to the main VIDEO OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals and another to the MULTI ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks In addition connecting the receiver s CONTROL jacks to PIONEER CD players cassette decks or other components with the ff logo allows you to control those components from the sub room using the remote control supplied with this receiver MULTI ROOM connections On the VSX 27TX 26TX connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI ROOM amp SOU
65. e power output of 120 watts per channel min at 6 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 09 amp total harmonic distortion front VSX 26TX Continuous average power output of 100 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 09 amp total harmonic distortion front VSX 24TX Continuous average power output of 90 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 09 amp total harmonic distortion front VSX 27TX Continuous Power Output Front 120 W 120 W 20 20 kHz 0 09 6 Q Center aien hrei nns 120 W 20 20 kHz 0 09 6 Q Rear 120 W 120 W 20 20 kHz 0 09 6 Q VSX 26TX Continuous Power Output FFONE soniais 100 W 100 W 20 20 kHz 0 09 8 Q 100 W 20 20 kHz 0 09 8 Q Rea aiaeei 100 W 100 W 20 20 kHz 0 09 8 Q VSX 24TX Continuous Power Output Front 90 W 90 W 20 20 kHz 0 09 8 Q Center ahssan a 90 W 20 20 kHz 0 09 8 Q Rear 90 W 90 W 20 20 kHz 0 09 8 Q Input Sensitivity Impedance PHONO MM rent arn ee 4 7 mV 47 KQ VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO CD MD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 iee a a aa aani 335 mV 47 kQ Phono Overload level T H D 0 1 1kHz PHONO MM ne rennes tte inni 120 mV Frequency Response PHONO MM iiini ana eitia 20 Hz to 20 000 0 3 dB VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO CD MD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 E ET ne 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz 3 dB Output Level Impedance VCR 1 REC
66. ecording 4 aar lt lt Press to rewind the tape gt Press to fast forward the tape 5 Number buttons 1 6 1 m Press to stop playback or recording 2 gt Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which has been loaded as the front 3 11 Press to pause playback or recording 4 lt lt Press to rewind the tape 5 lt Press to start reverse playback 6 gt gt Press to fast forward the tape r Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which has been loaded as the front Du Press to pause playback or recording lt lt Press to start reverse playback for auto reverse decks NOLLVadadO 59 Recording from Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record an analog audio signal with the component you connected to the MD TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks Note that you cannot record an component that is only connected digitally If you want to record from a digital component it must be connected in an analog manner as well If you want to record a digital signal see the next page memo The receiver s volume channel level tone BASS TREBLE and LOUDNESS and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal and the EXTERNAL 5 1 CH input cannot be recorded 1 Select the source component and put the receiver in that function Remember SIGNAL SELECT must be set to analog Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remot
67. ects when used in combination those formats with movies bearing the DO Bbeevsussouns trademark THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel Stereo mode Use the STEREO mode to enjoy standard two channel stereo sound from the front left and right speakers This mode also allows you to e Use the BASS and TREBLE tone controls e Use DIRECT for truer reproduction of the original recording e Use DIGITAL NR See display explanations on p 17 and front panel explanations on p 18 21 for details on SPEAKERS A B BASS and TREBLE See p 41 for DIGITAL NR explanation When listening to Dolby Digital or DTS sources DIGITAL NR does not function even if you select STEREO NOLLVWdadO 37 Basic Playback Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the set up procedures described in Setting Up for Surround Sound starting on page 24 before using the sound modes This is particularly important when using the D0 Dolby Digital or DTS sources When using the sound modes using SPEAKERS A will give the best results If you use SPEAKERS B the sound will be down mixed to the two front B speakers and the surround sound effect will be lost Surround operation 1 Select the sound mode e For HOME THX CINEMA Press THX e For ADVANCED THEATER Press ADVANCED THEATER Each press changes
68. ed to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks Again try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound In STEREO mode only the front two speakers are used STANDARD mode This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital DTS and Dolby Pro Logic No special effects are added It is good for enjoying movies that have been recorded in Dolby Digital DTS or Surround HOME THX CINEMA mode THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm Ltd These standards were designed to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce with the greatest possible accuracy the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers For more detailed information see p 74 ADVANCED THEATER modes The Advanced Theater mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio visual sources It incorporates the use of DTS Digital Theater System as well as Dolby Digital into its sound processing These functions switch on automatically when the source you are playing is encoded with DTS Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital bearing the 9881 logo There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP Digital Signal Processing to create different types of sound environments M
69. el a W lt gt ENTER A v lt Press to select or adjust items on the menu screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function D e m w 1 BLUE GREEN RED YELLOW N Use to make selections from the DTV menu j E DYVE CHANNEL 6 ES Use to select a TV channel ENTER Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons not all models require this step MENU Use to select different menus on a DTV screen Cassette deck operations You can use this remote control to control most cassette decks though with some models the functions may differ memo The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you recall a cassette deck s on ee preset code but some operations may need to be leamed by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 51 To perform these operations press the MD TAPE 1 button to set the remote to the TAPE operation mode e For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component B a o 5 4 2 i 5 5 iE as lt 5 z 2 B E 10 CT LS E tie CD eee SOURCE Press to switch the cassette deck on or off not possible with all models OL Press to stop playback or recording Qe Press to start r
70. er or LD player requires an analog connection as shown here and two digital connections See the next page When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet DVD player or LD player OUTPUT le O On OOF 00000 0A REMOTE IN MULTI ROOM Video deck 1 OUTPUT INPUT m Audio Video cords Use audio video cords not supplied to connect the video components and a video cord to connect the monitor TV R Connect red plugs to R Ve right white plugs to L left 0 and the yellow plugs to SS gt VIDEO Be sure to insert completely Ne ef m E fe Z Video deck 2 INPUT OUTPUT Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as VIDEO memo If your video components have S video jacks you could use S video cords not supplied to connect them on the back of the receiver These jacks are labeled by the J apanese designation S2 on the VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX but they are simply S video jacks However if you use S video cords for your video hook ups you must also hook up your TV with S video connections Conversely if you use regular composite video cords for video hook ups you should use them for your TV as well 9 Connecting Your Equipment Digita
71. er you complete one of the SYSTEM SETUP menus and return to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen shown 77 in the diagram directly above labeled 4 the receiver automatically moves the cursor to the next SYSTEM SETUP menu For example if you ve completed SPEAKER SETTINGS and returned to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen CHANNEL DELAY will be selected automatically You can notice this on your TV screen Surround Sound Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected Use the a v and lt gt arrow buttons to make a selection within the on screen menus and use the enter to register the information ae m L Select SPEAKER SETTING with the a v buttons See Setting Up for Surround Sound on the previous page if COTE HED CED CE you are unsure how to do this pite Press ENTER Speaker Setting gt EE gt lt THX Front LARGE Center LARGE Surround LARGE Subwoofer YES El EXIT 2 Selecta speaker setting mode with the lt gt buttons To specify each speaker individually Select FREE 1 2 If you connected a complete set of THX speakers 7 Select THX and skip to step 4 Press the v button Speaker Setting EE THX gt Front RIILARGEILS Center LARGE Surround LARGE Subwoofer YES EXIT 26 SR SOURCE RECEIVER O0 Proneer mun ING AM PLIFIER L UNIT memo If
72. f the TV screen place the speakers farther away from the TV Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen CAUTION When installing the center speaker on top of the TV be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means Otherwise the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes and it may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker If possible install the surround speakers slightly above ear level It may be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround speakers are installed farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers 15 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 sub woofer Amplifier for surround channels 24 L Audio MONO VSX 27TX Ofat pew 20 07 IN B IALA Ol EE m Pemp oTs Lewrronen J UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W 0
73. g Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components starting on p 48 Multi Operation starting on p 63 To access the EXTERNAL DECODER option press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously MIDNIGHT button See p 41 Switches the MIDNIGHT mode on or off MULTI OPERATION button Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode See p 63 for how to program and use the MULTI OPERATION mode 2 SYSTEM OFF button This button turns off components in two ways First when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER components Secondly any component that has programmed into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will also be turned off see p 63 For example If you programmed power on for your TV and VCR pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off these components even if they are not PIONEER products 3 RECEIVER button Press to turn power of the receiver on or to STANDBY off Number buttons These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode They are most useful for CD and tuner operations 5 ENTER EXIT DISC button These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode MASTER VOLUME button Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver MUTE button Press to mute or restore the volume FUNCTION button Press to select a source The button will cycle through all the possible sources
74. he other room Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast The volume levels of the main and sub rooms are independent e When more than one remote control signal is transmitted at the same time the receiver does not operate e When operating MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE with the MULTI ROOM PRE OUT jacks connected to a SUB room amplifier which bears the PIONEER fi mark and has a remote sensor both the IR receiver and the amplifier may receive remote control commands making correct operation impossible In this case place the IR receiver and amplifier apart from each other and point the remote control directly at the IR receiver during operation e If you plan to leave the MULTI ROOM feature off for a lengthy period please turn off the power in both the SUB and MAIN rooms Make sure the STANDBY indicator turns red and the MR amp S indicator goes off e If you send the SYSTEM OFF command from the SUB room by remote control the power of both rooms will go off Please be careful when making a recording in the MAIN room The PIONEER SR System One touch Operation of Multi room PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver s remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver The receiver then sends the remote control signals to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal The CONTROL connections also allow yo
75. iae 9 S Digital Connections iii 10 g External Decoder Input issu 12 2 ANTeNNaS inserer rater aa ins i an AEAEE enr te tapes edit 13 Speakers rennes ea aed ile Mittin A ee 14 je Connecting Additional AMPpIifiers 0 0 cee eet ece tee teeeteeeteeeeneeeees 16 2 Power Connections AC OUTLETS ccscccsecssssseeseeeseeseesseesneneeeneessenees 16 Displays amp Control S so ccisscdeseacedessnccctedteceteteleaelcientvcenicucstecewcetons LP Display ist drama nn At dns adie aarti 17 Front Panel VSX 27TX 26TX v ccccseccessscseessecsscceeseessecsseueueeaseesseeneneeenss 18 Front Panel VSX 24TX emitan anaa a drrcr cabanes 20 Remote Control sise 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 218 ten ARR A MAR neg ee 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback assess casa nese tnd une t etat tre enradere dut acnnr scies tnt SO Playing Source with Stereo Sound 35 SOUNAMOA S S sieaa ave sand astra eee cap ee Rte etes rater te tentent 36 Selecting a Sound Mode 38 Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 39 Switching ANALOG DIGITAL Signal Input 40 Reducing Noise During Playback DIGITAL NR Function 41 Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode sssi 41 External Decoder Input Playback 0 ceeeeceeeeeeeteeete ener eee eeeeeeeeeeeeaeee 42 96kHz 24Bit Performance ss 42 Listening in LOUDNESS Mode cece eceeseeeeeeeeeteeenieeenaeeaaes 42 Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control uo ccceseecseesseeeeseesseeeeea 43 Direct
76. ideo cassette recorder connected to VCR 1 inputs VCR 2 Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs 2 MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the overall receiver volume 3 EXTERNAL DECODER IN See p 42 Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX 27TX 267TX DIRECT button Switches DIRECT playback on or off Use to bypass the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source It will automatically put the receiver in STEREO mode for the function being used for DIRECT playback 43 OH dd 48 9 20 AUDIO DEO MULTICHANNEL relever VS 277 X VSX 27TX stanoav on STANDBAY MODE STEREO D0 DTS THXCINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD INPUT mi mRoom SELECTOR SOURCE TW SAT _cD ID TAPE1 TUNER PHONO 5 CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT EXTERNAL DIGITAL DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT NR STS STS TS NOILVAVd t4id SIGNAL PR MT SPEAKERS BASS TREBLE TAPE 2 if 1 INPUTATT MONITOR MPX MEMORY STATON 7 1 a mama S Re 9 B D 5 LOUDNESS button See p 42 Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off MIDNIGHT button See p 41 Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off 7 DIGITAL NR button See p 41 Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off STEREO mode only
77. ion This is not a malfunction but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers Cannot be remote controlled The remote control batteries have worn out Too far away or bad angle of operation There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining onto the unit s remote control signal light receiving window A cord is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal on this unit The IR Receiver type is mismatched with the setting Replace the batteries see p 6 Operate within 23 feet 7 m and 30 of the remote sensor on the front panel see p 7 Remove the obstacle or operate from another position Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light Connect cord to the correct jack Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear panel and set to the other IR Receiver type The display is dark The FL DIMMER button is pushed Press FL DIMMER on the front panel repeatedly to return to the default setting see p 43 If the unit does not operate normally due to extemal effects such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions Specifications VSX 27TX Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Amplifier Section Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Continuous averag
78. ith digital inputs as well See p 10 if you haven t made these connections The receiver s volume channel level tone BASS TREBLE and LOUDNESS and surround effects have no memo effect on the recorded signal RSS El ees 1 Prepare the source you want to record and put l the receiver in that function Set the SIGNAL e CONTROL p 1 SELECT to digital Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control or use the button on the front panel and choose DIGITAL E p E 2 Start recording with a CD R or MD etc E 0000 3 Playback the source to be recorded NOILV 3JdO In some cases digital recordings have copy guard mm protections on them and making a digital copy is not possible It is still possible to copy these digital sources if you have hooked the components up with analog connections in this case the copies will not be exact digital reproductions Refer to the previous page in this case 61 Using Other Functions Recording from Video Components The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 jacks Note that all signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and itis not possible to record DTS soundtracks The receiver s volume channel level tone BASS TREBLE and LOUDNESS and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal
79. ived all of the following supplied accessories _ FM wire antenna AM loop antenna AA IEC LRG batteries x 2 Remote control unit How to Use This Manual This manual is for the VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX Audio Video Multi Channel Receiver This manual is divided into three main sections which will tell you how to setup and use the unit PREPARATION First carry out the tasks below in this Before You Start section to prepare the remote control then connect the receiver to your other components as described in Connecting Your Equipment p 8 Take special care to connect your digital equipment like DVDs and LDs properly to be able to take advantage of the receiver s surround sound systems p 10 11 To learn about a specific button control or indicator see Displays amp Controls starting on p 17 SET UP Performing the tasks in Surround Sound Set Up from p 24 is essential to get proper surround sound OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to Basic Playback on p 35 Using the Tuner p 44 explains how to use the radio of this unit Doing the operations in Remote Control of Other Components p 48 is highly recommended so you can use this unit s remote control for all your components Using Other Functions p 60 explain the other possibilities of the receiver Techno Tidbits amp Problem solving p 72 provide detailed technical info
80. l 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 has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs For the VSX 27TX a DVD LD player or LD player should be connected to a digital jack and the special AC 3 RF jack if the LD has one as well as a pair of analog jacks See the previous page Connect your digital components as shown below There is one digital out jack which is marked PCM DO DTS OUT If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder currently these include MD DAT and CD R you can make direct digital recordings with this unit When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet NOTE e Only the VSX 27TX has a OU RF IN jack mia Lswrrcuen UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W 0 8A MAX 100W 0 8A MAX Al 120V onz z El 3 3 8 DIGITAL OUT m Digital audio cords Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords
81. ly outdoors Outdoor antenna 15 18 feet 5 6 m lt Indoor antenna Vinyl coated wire ae ground KL 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 make sure the positive and negative 4 terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet memo The VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX has two speaker systems A amp B A is the main system supporting the full ZTN complement of surround sound speakers If you switch on both A amp B speaker systems only front speakers and the sub woofer will be audible No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost Similarly if you choose just the B system you ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down mixed to these two speakers Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Spe
82. ly to select one of the following ANALOG To select an analog signal DIGITAL To select a optical or coaxial digital signal TUNER CONTROL button See p 44 47 CLASS Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes FM AM Press to select the AM or FM band TUNING Use to manually tune to radio stations STATION buttons See p 46 47 Use to choose programmed radio stations 2 MEMORY button See p 46 Press to start the memorization of a preset station 21 MPX button See p 44 Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts When the broadcast signal is weak selecting MONO will improve the sound quality INPUT ATT button Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful thus causing the receiver to distort the overload indicator will light furiously 23 TREBLE button See p 43 Use to adjust the high frequencies BASS button See p 43 Use to adjust low frequencies Da a9 SPEAKERS A B buttons A is the primary setting It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system A amp B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A amp B systems and the sub woofer Multi channel sources will be down mixed to these speakers so no sound will be lost B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down mixed to these two speakers E OFF 1 VIDEO INPUT jacks
83. n equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SER VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangleis intended to alertthe userto the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the f
84. nd set up modes explained here are Speaker Setting See p 26 27 Use to specify the type and number of speakers you connected Channel Delay See p 28 Set up all your speakers for the most realistic surround sound Adding a slight delay to some speakers enhances sound separation and is particularly important for achieving a surround sound effect You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay Channel Level See p 29 30 Use to balance the volumes of your different speakers Crossover Network See p 31 This feature lets you select which bass frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer or front speakers Bass Peak Level Manager See p 32 Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers D Range Control See p 33 This feature makes possible excellent surround sound effects when listening to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes Digital In Select See p 34 In order to use your digital components you must match the numbered digital input settings with the numbered digital jacks used by your digital components Multi Room VSX 27TX 26TX only See p 67 71 You can set up this unit to power systems in different rooms 4 Go onto the next page to continue set up To exit the SYSTEM SETUP MENU and on screen display press SYSTEM SET UP button again memo Aft
85. ndependently for D0 Surround dts STEREO EXTERNAL DECODER and each DSP mode for listening once purposes see p 22 but if you do so these levels will remain in D0 Surround dts setup mode unless put back to zero They will show up the display in step 3 5 3 After selecting SETTING START with the v button press ENTER The TEST TONE will be output These settings will be displayed on your TV Channel Level TestTone AUTO gt g Front LE gt Center 0dB Front fi 0dB Surround fa 0dB Surround 0dB Subwoofer O0dB SIGNAL STEREO VOLUME ELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO It takes a moment for the machine to set itself MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position 0dB and the test tone is output To exit before outputting the TEST TONE Press ENTER To exit while outputting the TEST TONE Press ENTER Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in your main listening position NOTE The volume of the sub woofer tends to sound lower than it actually is you may need to raise its level after testing the sound with actual soundtracks In AUTO mode Press or to adjust the level of the speaker outputting the TEST TONE In MANU mode Press lt or to adjust the level of the first speaker Press a v to switch the TEST TONE to the next speaker Repeat D and for each speaker If you are using a Sound Press
86. nufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink orlaundrytub inawet basement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn LA ry VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indic
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88. ollowing measures Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ATTENTION arin DE PREVENIR TOUS RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DEBUT D ENCENDIE NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A L HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE L INTERRUPTEUR EST CONN ECTE AU SECONDAIRE ET NE SEPARE PAS L APPAREIL DE LA SOURCE DE COURANT PRINCIPAL EN MODE DE MISE EN ATTENTE Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All wamings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with fumiture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product ma
89. on screen display of this unit To avoid this one simply needs to follow two rules Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use to hook up the receiver and your TV For example if you use composite video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver use composite video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV If you use S video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver use S video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV Always make sure your TV is set to the appropriate input channel for example video 1 Your TV may have a number of input channels and if you don t select the proper one you won t be able to use this receiver s on screen display or in fact see any picture from this receiver at all If you are unsure how to choose an input channel for your TV refer to the manual which came with your TV You might for example use both composite and S video cords to hook up your video components with this receiver and then use composite video cords to hook up this receiver to your TV This arrangement would still NOT let you see the on screen displays from this receiver on your TV The best idea is just to use one type of video cord for all your video component and TV hook ups Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the following set up operations This is particularly important when using the HOME THX CINEMA DTS D
90. oneer Pioneer lectroniques du Canada Inc D partement de service au consommateurs 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la Garantie Limit e gui accompagne le produit Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage
91. openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e If the product has been exposed to rain or water Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any Way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may resultin fire electric shock or other haz
92. ore you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume listening needs Digital In Select In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital components you connected Match the Digital 1 4 settings with the digital jacks 1 4 in accordance with what component is hooked up to each digital jack Check the digital terminal numbers on the back of the receiver to make certain what component is in which jack if necessary see p 10 for more on digital connections The last setting the AC 3 RF setting is specifically for a DVD LD player or LD player with an AC 3 RF output If you connected one of these components match this button to the component If continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 24 first al RECEIVER OO Proneer DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ee 1 Select DIGITAL IN SELELCT If continuing from last set up it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this Press ENTER Digital In Select gt Digital 1 lt gt Digital 2 CD Digital 3 MD Digital 4 TV SAT AC 3 RF DVD LD EXIT memo Only the VSX 27TX has an AC 3 RF terminal see the note on 2 p 10 for other models AC 3 RF hookup Choose a
93. out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker Once you specify the speaker distances the receiver calculates the correct delay times automatically If continuing from SPEAKER SETTING go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 24 first Saas tt zakel L Select CHANNEL DELAY if continuing from last set up it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this Press ENTER Channel Delay gt Front lt i gt Center 10ft Front A 10ft Surround A1 10ft Surround 10ft Subwoofer 10ft EXIT The default setting is 10 ft 2 Usethe a v buttons to select a speaker Specify 1 3 the distance from your listening position to each speaker using the commands below Press lt or to adjust the speaker distance in 1 foot increments from 1 to 30 feet 1 foot equals approximately 0 3 meters Usethe a v buttons to move to the next set of speakers Repeat for each speaker NOTE Sound takes about 1 ms millisecond to travel 1 foot 3 Select EXIT with the a v buttons and press ENTER to retum to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Next proceed to CHANNEL LEVEL below If you want to change a setting before proceeding
94. outside antennaorcable systemis connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements forthe grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during alightning storm orwhenitis left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located inthe vicinity of overhead powerlines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords orintegral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJ ECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through
95. perations You can leave the MULTI ROOM set up mode any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button memo e Some IR RECEIVERS may not work with this system RS check with a PIONEER representative to be sure e For the VSX 24TX the VOLUME LEVEL is set to FIXED and the IR RECEIVER is set to PIONEER Using the front panel 27TX 26TX with the MULTI ROOM system 1 Press the MULTI ROOM amp SOURCE button The display shown below will illuminate when the receiver is in STANDBY mode Also the MR amp S button will light Press the CONTROL button The light will start to blink Within ten seconds of step 2 select the FUNCTION with the INPUT SELECTOR For this example we ll use the TUNER function The display shown below will illuminate The INPUT SELECTOR steps through the functions in the following order Z DVD LD gt TV SAT CD J VCR 14 TUNER 4 MD TAPE 1 4 Press the CONTROL button again and use the INPUT SELECTOR to adjust the VOLUME The volume can be adjusted in a range of 82dB to OdB The display will appear as shown below O M z O 2 5 When in TUNER function press the CONTROL button and use the INPUT SELECTOR to tune in the station The display will appear as shown below memo If you don t turn the multi room function off you won t be able to turn the entire system off Turn the input
96. pictured as DIGITAL jack 1 or DIGITAL jack 3 in this diagram as well but you DON T need to make both Also be sure to assign the jacks to the proper component s with the Digital In Select procedure see p 34 fo a pa 0000 I 1000 CIO O JO4 Oe Orn oiGrraL our ojarrac in DIGITAL IN OPTICAL L COAXIAL RF demodulator RFD 1 RF OUT DVD LD player or LD player Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly optical or coaxial depending on the connection 11 Connecting Your Equipment Extemal 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 3 AR Lewreneod UNSWITCHED OTAL 100W 0 8A MAX 100W 0 8A MAX 1 200 Gonz D m ts o Si c 5 m S z5 o gi Si z E 3
97. previously tuned station is received automatically NU 2 Press BAND button on the remote or the FM AM button on the front panel to select the band FM or AM Each press switches the band FM lt AM 3 Press DIRECT ACCESS to activate the direct Access tuning mode 5 The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel STEREO 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you want Example To tune station 106 00 FM press 0 0 0 0 SIGNAL STEREO SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED NOILVYJdO To cancel before inputting the frequency Press DIRECT ACCESS and enter the frequency again 5 Adjust the volume Using the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes each holding 10 channels When memorizing FM frequencies the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode STEREO or MONO Using the front panel L tune in the desired station 3 See Automatic and Manual Tuning or Direct Access Tuning VSX 27TX on pages 44 and 45 Ses 2 Press MEMORY to activate the memory function 200000 ooo o 66009 go m ooo pTi SIGNAL ELECT ALOG SP A STEREO wa 3 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number Each press switches the display a CLA
98. r The number 4 dB is the difference between the receiver s gain structure and the Dolby Digital average dialog level To match the average dialog level subtract or add the OFFSET level For example if the OFFSET level is 4 dB the amplifier s output is 4 dB over the average recorded level DSP modes The DSP Digital Signal Processing modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two channel or multi channel sources HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall Suitable for classical music A long delay time of reflected sounds coupled with reverb effects let the listener enjoy the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a very resonant concert hall Rich reverberation and a full sound create the impression of a lively performance space JAZZ Simulates the acoustic effects of a jazz club Reflected sound is virtually below 100 msec so that the listener can enjoy a live band effect DANCE Simulates the acoustic effects of a dance club Features a strong bass sound Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec for the listener to enjoy the visceral power of dance music THEATER 1 Reproduces theater sound field effects without losing the localization of each channel Theater effects can be enjoyed without losing Dolby Digital Pro Logic eff
99. rmation and a troubleshooting guide The following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual Provides additional information precautions and advice OY Indicates a blinking button indicator or display l Indicates a steadily lit button indicator or PRE display Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below Please use alkaline batteries When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control replace all batteries with new ones CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions e Never use new and old batteries together e Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case e Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together 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 e There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor e Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor e The receiver located near a device emi
100. rresponding to the source component VSX 27TX can be set to AUTO while the VSX 26TX 24TX should be set to DIGITAL See Switching ANALOG DIGITAL signal input on p 40 Play a source for example a DVD player Adjust the volume by using the volume buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel NOLLVdadO DTS material For watching movies the THX or ADVANCED THEATER setting should provide the best results For listening to music the STANDARD DIRECT STEREO or DSP modes should serve the listener best 39 Switching ANALOG DIGITAL Signal Input This switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog digital and AC 3RF VSX 27TX only sources You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input when necessary For example the switch would have to be on digital to use DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound but it would have to be on analog to record to the analog out jacks on the receiver On the VSX 27TX the default setting is AUTO which chooses digital when all three are available but goes with whatever is available if it is the only choice On the VSX 26 24TX the default setting is ANALOG L Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the SIGNAL input signal corresponding to the source SELECT component Each press switches the signal in the order below VSX 27TX model i AUTO ANALOG gt DIGITAL gt AC 3RF 7 VSX 26
101. s For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player SIGNAL SELECT 0000 0000 o 66009 a aooo oo o0 Reducing noise during playback DIGITAL NR function To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR This noise reduction can only be used in the STEREO mode 1 Press STEREO on the remote control or on the front panel 1 1 2 2 Press DIGITAL NR on the remote control or on the front panel Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off aL SELECT e When DIGITAL NR is on and Dolby Digital or DTS signals are input DIGITAL NR is automatically switched off 1 2 e In cases described below noises may not be reduced even if DIGITAL NR is on Sudden noise Extremely loud noise Signals that do not contain many high frequencies 4s e For each source DIGITAL NR is effective at and above levels shown oo o below eee Cassette tape 20 dB G 009 ecoooe IVY Video tape oo cceccesseseeesteeneees 15 dB Cy t AM tuner wees 10 to 15 dB FM tuner 15 to 16 dB Depending on the condition of the source there may not be a noticeable improvement in the quality of the sound Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode Thi
102. s listed below ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work Symptom The power does not turn ON Cause The power plug is disconnected The protection circuit may have been activated Remedy Connect the power plug to the wall outlet Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed Static electricity caused by dry air Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again No sound is output when a function is selected Improper connections Sound is muted The volume is turned down The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON Speakers are turned OFF DIGITAL ANALOG switch is set incorrectly Make sure the component is connected correctly see p 8 16 Press MUTE on the remote control Adjust MASTER VOLUME Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button Press SPEAKERS A B to select the speakers you connected Set SIGNAL SELECT see p 40 No image is output when a function is selected Improper connections The input source is not properly selected Make sure the component is connected correctly see p 8 9 Press the correct function button Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Incorrect frequency e The antenna is not connected AC 3 RF and or digital cables are near the antenna terminals and wires Tune in the correct frequency e Connect the antenna see p 13
103. s see p 14 Sound is produced from some components but not from digital components SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly or not at all Set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of connections made see p 40 Set the digital input settings correctly see p 34 No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back SIGNAL SELECT is set to ANALOG A DVD player not compatible with DTS is being used or the setting of the DVD player is incorrect The digital output level has been turned down on aCD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability The DTS signal has been altered by the player and cannot be read Make digital connections see p 10 11 and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL see p 40 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player Set the digital volume level of the player to full or to the neutral position The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back The overload indicator is lit Disc being played back has a huge amount of information on it Use the STANDARD mode to get the best results see memo p 38 When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback noise is output The search function performed by the player interferes with the reading of digital informat
104. s consult the manual that came with the component D SOURCE aiie Press to switch the MD player on or off Dum Gus peu D Press to stop playback or recording Se ser Oe OG Press to start recording may put some decks in REC 1 SiG O PAUSE mode i lt lt Hold down for fast reverse playback GO gt Hold down for fast forward playback 2 99 Ounce ution rp Use to select tracks 6 10 You can also use this button when selecting track numbers higher than 10 It s especially use for track numbers 11 19 D gt Press to start playback un Press to pause playback lt gt lt q Press to return to the beginning of the current track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks gt gt Press to advance to the beginning of the next track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks DISC DISP CHARA Allows you to change the display mode of the MD NOLLVdadO Remote Control of Other Components STB satellite tuner operations e The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your satellite tuners or cable TV s preset code but some operations may need to be leamed by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 51 To perform these operations press the T
105. s feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes It can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and plays soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while the noisier sounds don t become overly loud or distorted It does this by bringing all the sounds in a given soundtrack closer together in volume Compare this feature with the D Range Control only for Dolby Digital sources on p 33 Press MIDNIGHT J Each press switches MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off MIDNIGHT ls SIGNAL SELECT SP A Dir memo e The effect adjusts itself automatically in accordance with MUDARSE the volume level e You can t use the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode with the VSX 27TX THX DIRECT or EXTERNAL DECODER modes See Li yale SS SS 000806000000 66009 aa mecococe O 41 NOLLVWadadO Basic Playback External decoder playback This feature allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized sources Press EXTERNAL DECODER IN Each press switches the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER EXTERNAL DECODER IN an memo When EXTERNAL DECODER is selected only the volume level and channel levels can be set All of this unit s other features DSP modes ADVANCED THEATER modes
106. see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 1 Tumon your TV and the receiver Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate video input for example VIDEO 1 al 6 2 Press REMOTE SETUP and at the same time Seow to select the MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode MULTI CONTROL LG The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on your TV screen The MULTI CONTROL and the SYSTEM OFF buttons start to blink To cancel MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode Press REMOTE SETUP 1 Select an item from the Multi Contorol buttons ex DVD 2 Select the operation button ex DVD gt MENU First command has been learned 4 You can repeat this proccess for 5 commands EXIT gt Remote setup 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button that you want to use to start the MULTI OPERATION You can use any MULTI CONTROL button for this procedure It doesn t matter which one you choose but for example purposes we ll use the DVD LD button This MULTI CONTROL button will be used when you want to recall the MULTI OPERATION commands for use see the next page performing multi operations Also the SYSTEM OFF button will blink but can t be used to recall MULTI OPERATION commands See the next page for instructions how to use the SYSTEM OFF button NOLLVdadO 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component whose operation you want to start MULTI OPERATIONS with for example TV CONT but
107. sible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes It does this by compressing the dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don t get distorted or become overpowering This feature only applies to Dolby Digital sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources see p 38 If continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 24 first vo uo sn veu ex Cv i Px Ta fo 29e E 0000 2000 ar Z N Z ui dts 1 Select D RANGE CONTROL if continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this Press ENTER Dynamic Range Control gt Select Mode ei gt For Dolby Digital EXIT e The default setting is OFF e If listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the Dynamic Range Control OFF Use the lt or arrows to choose OFF MID or MAX Select EXIT and press ENTER to retum to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU If you want to change a setting before proceeding Choose a new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources bef
108. the various menus for your TV or DTV 6 EFFECT CH SEL buttons See p 38 EFFECT Use these buttons to increase or decrease the amount of effect applied in a DSP or Advanced Theater mode When the amount of effect is increased in a DSP Advanced Theater mode the characteristics of that mode become stronger and more noticeable The scale ranges from 10 90 with 70 as the default setting First turn on the DSP Advanced Theater you want by pressing the DSP Advanced Theater button until you get the mode and then increase or decrease the amount of effect CH SEL You may want to adjust the channels when listening to some sound sources Use this button to select the channel you want to adjust Use these buttons to select the amount of effect in a sound mode and to adjust the channel level when making sound settings D a v lt gt ENTER buttons Use to operate the on screen menu on your TV screen and enter commands when setting up surround sound speakers levels amp settings and other set up features see p 24 34 Specific use of these buttons is described in conjunction with the operations they perform For more information see each individual section SYSTEM SET UP button Use to set up the speaker and sound systems For more information see Surround Sound Setup starting on p 24 9 REMOTE SETUP button Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself See Settin
109. ton The selected button will light steadily e Each button can perform various preset multi operations see step five on the next page 5 press the operation for example TV POWER you want to input 63 a 6 SYSTEM SETUP Performing multi operations Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input MULTI OPERATIONS for the components and commands you want to input You can also tell the receiver to go into a specific sound mode THX ADVANCED STANDARD MIDNIGHT DSP or STEREO by inputting that command for example see operation 4 below You can repeat this process for up to five commands For example you could enter the following four operations using the proceeding steps four and five Press TV CONT button amp TV POWER to turn on your TV as explained above Press DVD LD then POWER to turn on your DVD player if itis not a PIONEER product Press DVD LD then play to start playing the DVD player Press ADVANCED THEATER mode to put receiver in that sound mode When you employ MULTI OPERATIONS see below these four tasks will be performed in the same order Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode The remote control and TV return to their previous operation modes Follow the procedures below to perform multi operations which you programmed in the section before this 1 1 a RECEIVER
110. tting infrared rays e Operated simultaneously with another remote control which uses infrared rays NOILLVWaVdadid 23 feet 7m Installing the Receiver Please note e Do not place objects directly on top of this unit This would prevent proper heat dispersal e When installing in a rack shelf etc be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver 8 inches 20 cm Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger 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 sound features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks If you want to record to from digital components like an MD to from analog components you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections See p 10 11 for more on digital connections When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is
111. tting is LARGE Select large if your speaker will reproduce bass frequencies effectively e Select small to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or sub woofer e If you did not connect a center speaker deselect it In this case the center channel is output from the front speakers SURROUND default setting is LARGE e Select large if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively e Select small to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or sub woofer e If you did not connect surround speakers deselect them In this case the sound of the surround channels is output from the front and center speakers SUB WOOFER default setting is YES e Leave it selected if you connected a sub woofer e If you did not connect a sub woofer deselect it In this case the bass frequencies are output from the front or surround speakers e Choose the PLUS setting if you want stronger reproduction of deep bass sounds If you select PLUS the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are all routed to the sub woofer Select EXIT with the a v buttons and press ENTER to retum to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Next proceed to CHANNEL DELAY below If you want to change a setting before proceeding Simply use the arrow buttons to go back 27 Surround Sound Set Up Channel Delay Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect You need to figure
112. u to operate the connected PIONEER components from a separate room SUB room when you connect an optional PIONEER MR 100 Multi Room Remote Control sensor for multi room operation see p 67 fa E 5 2 PIONEER component bearing the j mark Receiver To CONTROL IN terminal of another Remote Control PIONEER component bearing the mark LJ NOLLVWdadO memo e You can also control PIONEER components and those made by other manufacturers by pointing the RS receiver s remote control directly at the respective component This type of operation does not require control cords All you have to do is recall the appropriate preset code see p 48 e If you use a remote control hooked up via the CONTROL IN jack with a control cord you won t be able to use this unit s remote control 71 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system Dolby Digital on the movie film digital track Of the 6 channels the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only and because the frequency range is smaller than the main channel it is expressed as 5 1 channel Dolby Digital is the name of the Dolby surround multi channel digital system that was developed after the Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround System 5 1 channel digital 4 channel analog gt
113. u want to playback The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following order LC DVD LD gt TV SAT gt CD MD TAPE a VCR 14 VCR 2 lt VIDEO PHONO 4 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front pane to select the input signal corresponding to the source component See Switching ANALOG DIGITAL signal input on p 40 5 Start playback of the component you selected in step L NOLLVdadO 6 Adjust the volume by using the volume buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel 2 3 memo If you are not able to get sound from the receiver the e problem may well lie with the SIGNAL SELECT switch You need to make sure the input is set to the appropriate VSX 27TX ANALOG or DIGITAL setting Refer to page 40 for more on this eocoe0o0cteo0000 66009 a a olo o o o o 4 6 Sound Modes The five sound modes on the VSX 27TX 26TX 24TX are explained here These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control There are three cinema modes STANDARD HOME THX CINEMA and ADVANCED THEATER These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio visual sources like DVDs and LDs Intrinsic to home theater these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience You may ne
114. und mode HALL 1 HALL 2 J AZZ DANCE THEATER 1 or THEATER 2 Use these modes to produce surround sound from standard two channel stereo sources and create different listening environments 4 STEREO button See p 37 38 Press to select the STEREO sound mode In this mode sound comes from the front left and right speakers only OU DTS buttons See p 36 38 amp 72 74 THX CINEMA Press to select the HOME THX CINEMA sound mode when listening to Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic or DTS a variety of other sources ADVANCED THEATER Press to select one of the four Advanced Theater modes STANDARD Press for pure decoding of multi channel sources 6 Display See page 17 D Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver TAPE 2 MONITOR button See p 60 Selects the tape deck MD recorder etc connected to the TAPE 2 MOINTOR inputs outputs Allows monitoring of a recording as it s being made 20 9 FL DIMMER button See p 43 Use to adjust the brightness of the main display INPUT SELECTOR dial Turn to select a source component The source indicators show the current component DVD LD DVD player or Laser Disc player TV SAT TV tuner or satellite tuner CD Compact Disc player MD TAPE 1 Tape deck or Mini Disc recorder connected to MD TAPE 1 inputs outputs TUNER The built in tuner PHONO Turntable VIDEO Video camera etc connected to the VIDEO INPUT on
115. ure Level SPL meter Take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL C weighted slow model When you have adjusted each speaker level press ENTER to retum to the previous screen The MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position Next proceed to CROSSOVER NETWORK below If you want to change a setting before proceeding Simply use the arrow buttons to go back Select EXIT with the a v buttons and press ENTER to retum to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Crossover Network The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts high mid low to different speakers Speaking precisely this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL speakers to your sub woofer or speakers set to LARGE If continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL go to step 1 If starting fresh complete steps 1 3 in Setting Up for Surround Sound p 24 first T Select CROSSOVER NETWORK if continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL it will already be selected See Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 24 if you are 4 unsure how to do this mn Press ENTER NTROL fruner _ frvc JO z 5 z a 8 n F o tad Crossover Network gt Frequency E F THX Speaker 80Hz 3 0000 EXIT Halo oo o The default setting is 80 Hz 1
116. yback 5 Number buttons Use to select chapters tracks 10 Use when selecting chapter track numbers higher than 10 D a W lt gt ENTER A V lt 4 Use to navigate through options on menu screens and to change settings ENTER Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu a DVD only Press to start playback Qu Press to pause playback lt gt lq Press to return to the beginning of the current chapter track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous chapters tracks gt gt Press to advance to the beginning of the next chapter track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following chapters tracks O ENTER SIDE A B Use to change the LD between sides A and B for LD only 52 VCR amp DVD video recorder operations memo The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you program your VCR or DVD video recorder s preset code but some operations may need to be leamed by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 51 To perform these operations press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR DVD video recorder operation mode For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component SOURCE ma Press to switch the VCR or DVD video recorder on or off MULTI
117. you have a sub woofer and like lots of bass it may seem logical to select LARGE for your FRONT speakers and leave the sub woofer selected This may not however yield the best bass results Depending on the size and shape of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to what is called low frequency cancellations If you have a sub woofer listen to the bass response with the FRONT speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best The safest option in this case is to route all the bass sounds to the sub woofer by selecting SMALL for the FRONT speakers Specify the type of speakers you connected See the explanations below for the meaning of each size Press or to move the hand to LARGE SMALL or NO you can t select NO for the FRONT speakers Press v Repeat D and for each speaker Depending on your choices the sound will be routed differently as explained here FRONT default setting is LARGE e Select small to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer e Select large if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you did not connect a sub woofer If you select small for the front speakers the sub woofer will automatically be switched YES Also the center and surround speakers cannot be set to large if the front speakers are set to small In this case all bass frequencies are sent to the sub woofer CENTER default se

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