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AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-27TX
VSX-26TX
VSX-24TX

Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for Elite VSX-24TX

Page 1: ...AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX 27TX VSX 26TX VSX 24TX Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...pment 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 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 re...

Page 3: ...eadpowerlines 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 extensioncords orintegralconveniencereceptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or el...

Page 4: ...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 with both Dolby Digital Dolby Surround and DTS sources Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd Advanced Theater Modes This mode enhances t...

Page 5: ... Reducing Noise During Playback DIGITAL NR Function 41 Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode 41 External Decoder Input Playback 42 96kHz 24Bit Performance 42 Listening in LOUDNESS Mode 42 Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control 43 Direct Playback 43 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 43 Using the Tuner 44 Automatic and Manual Tuning 44 Direct Access Tuning 45 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations...

Page 6: ...atteries with new ones 1 2 3 memo 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 E...

Page 7: ...X 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 There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays O...

Page 8: ...the audio components Connect red plugs to R right and white plugs to L left Be sure to insert completely Connecting Your Equipment DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL AC OUTLETS VCR1 PHONO MULTI ROOM SOURCE REMOTE IN VIDEO OUT TV SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D EMPLOI SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS SWITCHED TOTAL 100W 0 8...

Page 9: ...SX 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 memo DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL AC OUTLETS VCR1 PHONO MULTI ROOM SOURCE REMOTE IN VIDEO OUT TV SAT IN TO MONITO...

Page 10: ...rned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet 7 Digital audio cords Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords 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...

Page 11: ...C SR SL R L AC 120V 60Hz IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT S2 OUT S2 OUT S2 IN S2 S L S L S R S R F L F L F R F R C C S W S W O U T I N P L A Y P L A Y P L A Y R E C R E C OUT EXTERNAL DECODER IN A B RF OUT AC 3 LD DIGITAL OUT 1 2 3 PCM CPT DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL AC OUTLETS VCR1 PHONO MULTI ROOM SOURCE REMOTE IN VIDEO OUT TV SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUC...

Page 12: ...D IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D EMPLOI SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS SWITCHED TOTAL 100W 0 8A MAX UNSWITCHED 100W 0 8A MAX CENTER SPEAKERS MD TAPE1 FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA MULTI ROOM SOURCE TAPE2 MONITOR CD AM LOOP ANTENNA 1 RF IN PREOUT 2 3 4 PCM DTS IN PCM DTS OUT R L R L VIDEO FR FL C SR SL R L AC 120V 60Hz IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT S2 OUT S2 OUT S2 IN...

Page 13: ...d is disconnected from the wall outlet ground ground FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA 3 8 in 10 mm FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA AM loop antenna See below FM wire antenna DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL AC OUTLETS VCR1 PHONO MULTI ROOM SOURCE REMOTE IN VIDEO OUT TV SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D EMPLOI...

Page 14: ... the B system and multi channel sources will be down mixed to these two speakers 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 3 8 in 10 mm The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs Refer to speaker manual for details 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist ...

Page 15: ...r 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 Connecting Your Equipment Surround Left Surround Right Listening Position Front Left Front Right Center Sub Woofer memo Speaker impedance 26TX and 24TX only You can change the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers y...

Page 16: ...S R F L F L F R F R C C S W S W O U T I N P L A Y P L A Y P L A Y R E C R E C OUT EXTERNAL DECODER IN A B AUDIO L R IN AUDIO L R IN AUDIO L R IN AUDIO L R IN INPUT Amplifier for center channels Amplifier for surround channels Amplifier for front channels Powered sub woofer PIONEER projection TV for center channel L Audio MONO or Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit...

Page 17: ...g indicators light to show the channels being played back L Left front 1 2 C Center 1 R Right front 1 2 LS Left surround 1 S Surround mono 2 RS Right surround 1 1 Indicates 5 1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback 2 Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component see Front Panel SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG Lights when ...

Page 18: ...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 0 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 satel...

Page 19: ...E 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 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 settin...

Page 20: ...ntrol toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver 8 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 9 FL DIMMER button See p 43 Use to adjust the brightness of the main display 0 INPUT SELECTOR dial Turn to select a source component The source indicators show the current com...

Page 21: ...ress to start the memorization of a preset station 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 TREBLE bu...

Page 22: ...f 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 liste...

Page 23: ...P 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 Setting 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 th...

Page 24: ...5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER Î 8 7 3 1 4 MULTI CONTROL memo Only the VSX 27TX and 26TX models have a MULTI ROOM function see p 67 71 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 on screen display of this unit To avoid this one simply needs to follow t...

Page 25: ...s 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 setti...

Page 26: ...omplete set of THX speakers Select THX and skip to step 4 Press the button 1 2 S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX DIRECT ACCESS CHANNEL STATION DTV ON OFF DTV MENU TUNING EXIT DISC GUIDE 10 TV CONTROL FUNCTION ADVANCED MIDNIGHT STANDARD DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTR...

Page 27: ... a sub woofer If you did not connect a sub woofer deselect it In this case the bass frequencies are output from the front or surround speakers 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 4 Select EXIT with the 5 buttons and press ENTE...

Page 28: ... EXIT L R R L S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX DIRECT ACCESS CHANNEL STATION DTV ON OFF DTV MENU TUNING EXIT DISC GUIDE 10 TV CONTROL FUNCTION ADVANCED MIDNIGHT STANDARD DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE SETUP DIGITAL NR EFFECT CH SEL SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL...

Page 29: ...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 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 S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU EN...

Page 30: ...ave adjusted each speaker level press ENTER to return 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 6 Select EXIT with the 5r buttons and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO VOLUME 0dB 0...

Page 31: ... 1 Press 2 or 3 to move the hand to 80 Hz 100 Hz or 150 Hz 2 Press 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 SMAL...

Page 32: ...the speaker setup 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 step...

Page 33: ...V CONTROL FUNCTION ADVANCED MIDNIGHT STANDARD DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE SETUP DIGITAL NR EFFECT CH SEL SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT BAND SYSTEM OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER Î 8 7 3 1 4 MULTI CONTROL 1 3 D Range Control This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes It does this by compressing the d...

Page 34: ...ou 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 R...

Page 35: ...VER button to turn on the receiver 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 you want to playback The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following order 4 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source c...

Page 36: ...g is encoded with DTS Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital bearing the DOLBY D I G I T A L logo There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP Digital Signal Processing to create different types of sound environments MUSICAL 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 C...

Page 37: ...fects 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 effects when used in combination those formats with movies bearing t...

Page 38: ...HEATER HALL 1 HALL 2 JAZZ DANCE THEATER 2 THEATER 1 memo DSP STEREO THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts FUNCTION ADVANCED MIDNIGHT STANDARD DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE SETUP DIGITAL NR SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD ADVANCED THX DSP STEREO Basic Playback The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressin...

Page 39: ... 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 ...

Page 40: ...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 h...

Page 41: ...an only be used in the STEREO mode When DIGITAL NR is on and Dolby Digital or DTS signals are input DIGITAL NR is automatically switched off 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 For each source DIGITAL NR is effective at and above levels shown below Cassette tape 20 dB Video t...

Page 42: ...f specialized sources EXTERNAL DECODER IN VSX 27TX VSX 27TX 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 W...

Page 43: ...im to very bright can be selected Each press changes the brightness of the display When rotating through the options the default brightness can also be selected DIRECT 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 th...

Page 44: ...ne 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 im...

Page 45: ... the frequency of the station you want Example To tune station 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 To cancel before inputting the frequency Press DIRECT ACCESS and enter the frequency again 5 Adjust the volume dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED VOLUME Using the Tuner S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE T...

Page 46: ... on pages 44 and 45 2 Press MEMORY to activate the memory function 3 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number Each press switches the display 4 Press STATION repeatedly to select a channel 0 9 within the respective class 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 st...

Page 47: ...Select the TUNER function 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number 3 Press STATION repeatedly to select the channel you want dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED VOLUME CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A FM VOLUME S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION...

Page 48: ...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 recal...

Page 49: ...ets 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 7 Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the PRESET RECALL SETUP mode The remot...

Page 50: ...ontrol one of the following components The selected button continues to blink Learning Setup 1Place both commanders pointing at each other 2Select the item from the Multi control buttons that should be duplicated ex DVD Multi control button starts blinking EXIT Remote setup Learning Setup 3Press one button that should be duplicated 4Multi Contorol button lights up 5Press one button on the original...

Page 51: ...dicate 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 5 S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE TV...

Page 52: ... 10 7 5 2 3 ENTER 5 2 3 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 only 8 3 Press to start playback 9 8 Press to pause playback 0 4 4 Press to return to the beginning of the current chapter track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous chapters ...

Page 53: ... 2 3 ENTER 5 2 3 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 3 Press to start playback 9 8 Press to pause playback 0 CHANNEL Use to change channels on the VCR s tuner ENTER TV VCR Use this button to switch the VCR between it s tuner for wat...

Page 54: ...ing 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 learned 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 For more information on individual commands consult the manual that c...

Page 55: ...PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE SETUP DIGITAL NR EFFECT CH SEL SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT BAND SYSTEM OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER Î 8 7 3 1 4 MULTI CONTROL 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 5 6 0 1 SOURCE Press to switch the MD player on or off 2 7 Press to stop playback or recording 3 Press to start recording may put some decks in REC PAUSE mode 4 1 1 Hold down for fast reverse playback Hold down f...

Page 56: ...et code but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver see Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components p 48 51 To perform these operations press the TV SAT button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component memo S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP...

Page 57: ...X dts MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX DIRECT ACCESS CHANNEL STATION DTV ON OFF DTV MENU TUNING EXIT DISC GUIDE 10 TV CONTROL FUNCTION ADVANCED MIDNIGHT STANDARD DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE SETUP DIGITAL NR EFFECT CH SEL SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT BAND SYSTEM OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER Î 8 7 3 1 4 MULTI CONTROL 1 2 3 9 8 4...

Page 58: ...ENTER 5 2 3 Press to select or adjust items on the menu screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function 7 7 3 8 BLUE GREEN RED YELLOW Use to make selections from the DTV menu 8 CHANNEL Use to select a TV channel 9 ENTER Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons not all models require this step 0 MENU Use to select different menus on a DTV screen S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR...

Page 59: ...s though with some models the functions may differ The following operations are available from the receiver s remote control after you recall a cassette deck s preset code but some operations may need to be learned 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...

Page 60: ...onitor 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 Using Other Functions memo The receiver s volume channel level tone BASS TRE...

Page 61: ...effects have no effect on the recorded signal 1 Prepare the source you want to record and put the receiver in that function Set the SIGNAL SELECT to digital Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control or use the button on the front panel and choose DIGITAL 2 Start recording with a CD R or MD etc 3 Playback the source to be recorded Using Other Functions In some cases digital recordings ha...

Page 62: ...ECT to analog 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 2 Start recording with VCR 1 or VCR 2 etc 3 Playback the source to be recorded memo S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT RECEIVER MU...

Page 63: ...o cancel MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode Press 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 p...

Page 64: ... to turn on your DVD player if it is not a PIONEER product 3 Press DVD LD then 3 play to start playing the DVD player 4 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 7 Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode The remote control and TV return to their previous operation ...

Page 65: ... FUNCTION mode Remote Back Light This function is useful for using the unit in a dark room 1 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 5 The remote back light strength cycles in the following order Using Other Functions 3 3 3 MAX OFF MID S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX DIRECT ACCESS CH...

Page 66: ...econds The MULTI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all preset and learned codes will be erased Erasing all signals learned preset codes TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE TV VOLUME EXIT DISC GUIDE 10 TV CONTROL FUNCTION ADVANCED MIDNIGHT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP DIGITAL NR EFFECT CH SEL SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT 7 8 9 0 ENTER TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE TV V...

Page 67: ...the green MULTI ROOM SOURCE REMOTE IN jack not the black CONTROL IN or OUT jacks It is not possible to input digital signals into the SUB room you must use analog signals You can t use tone controls etc and any surround modes in the SUB room memo Main room Sub room Set up example Main room Receiver source components front center and surround speakers TV monitor etc Sub room IR receiver amplifier s...

Page 68: ...om a different company select OTHER 6 Move to the EXIT setting and press ENTER to exit MULTI ROOM set up and return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU operations You can leave the MULTI ROOM set up mode any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button 1 S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX dts MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX DIRECT AC...

Page 69: ...n again and use the INPUT SELECTOR to adjust the VOLUME The volume can be adjusted in a range of 82dB to 0dB The display will appear as shown below 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 MULTI ROOM SOURCE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX FL MMER APE 2 NITOR CLASS FM AM TUNER CONTROL MEMRY MPX TU...

Page 70: ...emorized radio stations the tuner is selected automatically Number button 0 9 SUB room MAIN room REFERENCE AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY ON DSP MODE MULTI ROOM SOURCE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD CONTROL VIDEO VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT CD MD TAPE1 TUNER PHONO STANDBY AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER STEREO DTS N m ım MULTI ROOM SOURCE CONTROL S0U...

Page 71: ...or 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 the 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 When more than one remote control signal is transmitted at the same time the receiver does not operate When o...

Page 72: ...n 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 exist...

Page 73: ... 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 No of recorded channels No of playback channels Playback channel structure Sound processing Rear Surround high frequency playback limit Other Dolby Digital 5 1 channels Max 5 1 channels Max Front Left Front Right Center Surround Left Surround Right Sub Woofer Digit...

Page 74: ...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 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 distr...

Page 75: ...621 602 635 600 711 701 702 712 704 713 703 714 716 715 705 706 708 709 707 717 710 700 500 Manufacturer TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA PIONEER SONY PANASONIC KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI RCA PIONEER RCA SONY PIONEER RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX FISHER PANASONIC TOSHIBA JVC HITACHI SONY MITSUBISHI SANYO SHARP GOLDSTAR OPTIMUS GRANDIENTE PIONEER SONY TECHNICS KENWOOD TEAC DENON ONKYO YAMAHA...

Page 76: ... woofer Symptom The power does not turn ON The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed No sound is output when a function is selected No image is output when a function is selected Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically Sub woofer output is very low Remedy Connect the power plug to the wall outlet Disconnect the power plug from the out...

Page 77: ...to the type of connections made see p 40 Set the digital input settings correctly see p 34 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 Use the STANDARD mode to get the best results see memo p 38 This is not a malfunction but b...

Page 78: ...D TV SAT VIDEO CD MD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 83 dB 0 3 0 3 Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer VIDEO Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO 1 Vp p 75 Ω Output Level Impedance VCR 1 VCR 2 MONITOR 1 Vp p 75 Ω Frequency Response VCR 1 VCR 2 MONITOR 5 Hz to 10 MHz dB Signa...

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