Pioneer VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX, VSX-24TX User Manual

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.

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.

[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.

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 Regulations.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 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.

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 following measures:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – 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: AFIN 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 CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE, ET NE SÉPARE PAS L’APPAREIL DE LA SOURCE DE COURANT PRINCIPAL EN MODE DE MISE EN ATTENTE.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel 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 warnings 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 furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet 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.

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 indicated 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

¶ If this product is equipped with a 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 a safety 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.

¶ If this product is equipped with a three-wire

grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the 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, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

antenna or cable system is 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 for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product

during a lightning storm, or when it is 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 in the vicinity of overhead power lines 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, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of

any kind into this product through 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. ¶ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

¶ If the product has been exposed to rain or water. ¶ If the 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.

¶ 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 result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

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 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.

Features

Decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughtout the world. The decoder has been incorporated into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dynamic surround 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 switches on automatically according to the input signal, 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.

(Dolby) Surround and HOME THX CINEMA modes, decoding

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 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 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.

DSP 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.

Table of Contents

Before You Start.......................................................................... 6

Checking the Supplied Accessories.........................................................6

How to Use This Manual...........................................................................6

Preparing the Remote Control ................................................................. 6

Installing the Receiver...............................................................................7

Opening the Front Panel ........................................................................... 7

Connecting Your Equipment...................................................... 8

Audio Components....................................................................................8

Video Components .................................................................................... 9

Digital Connections .................................................................................10

External Decoder Input ........................................................................... 12

Antennas...................................................................................................13

Speakers ...................................................................................................14

Connecting Additional Amplifiers..........................................................16

Power Connections (AC OUTLETS) .......................................................16

Displays & Controls .................................................................. 17

Display ......................................................................................................1 7

Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX) ................................................................18

Front Panel (VSX-24TX) ..........................................................................20

Remote Control ........................................................................................2 2

Surround Sound Set Up........................................................... 24

On Screen Display ...................................................................................24

Setting Up for Surround Sound.............................................................24

PREPARATION

SET

Basic Playback........................................................................... 35

Playing Source with Stereo Sound........................................................ 35

Sound Modes ........................................................................................... 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............................................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.................................................. 46

Recalling Memorized Stations ............................................................... 47

Remote Control of Other Components .................................. 48

Setting Up the Remote to Control Other Components ....................... 48

Recalling Preset Codes............................................................................ 48

Learning Mode : Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls... 50

Using Remote Control with Other Components ..................................52

Using Other Functions ............................................................. 60

Recording from Audio Components......................................................60

Recording from Digital Audio Components ......................................... 61

Recording from Video Components ...................................................... 62

Multi Operations ...................................................................................... 63

Resetting the Remote Control ................................................................ 66

Multi-Room...............................................................................................67

OPERATION

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving .......................................... 72

Dolby Digital............................................................................................. 72

DTS............................................................................................................73

THX............................................................................................................ 74

Preset Code List .......................................................................................75

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................76

Specifications...........................................................................................78

Before You Start

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.

FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote control unit

“AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2

How to Use This Manual

This manual is for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video 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 & 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 & Problem-solving“ (p.72) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide.

The following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual:

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Provides additional information, precautions, and advice.

Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display.

Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display.

Preparing the Remote Control

Loading the batteries

Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. Please use alkaline batteries.

123

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.

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• 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.

PREPARATION

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23 feet (7m)

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.

• Operated simultaneously with another remote control which uses infrared rays.

Installing the Receiver

Please note:

• Do not place objects directly on top of this unit. This would prevent proper heat dispersal.

• When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver.

8 inches (20 cm.)

Receiver

SET

OPERATION

Opening the Front Panel

To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.

Connecting Your Equipment

Audio Components

To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). To use DTS surround 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 turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

NOTE :

• Only the VSX-27TX has a

• The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

RF IN jack.

VSX-27TX

ANTENNA

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

234

PCM/ /DTS IN

RF IN

FM UNBAL 75Ω

TAPE2 MONITOR

MULTIROOM

AM LOOP

SOURCE

ANTENNA

CD player

S L

F L

DVD

PCM/ /DTS

OUT

PREOUT

EXTERNAL

DECODER

S W

P L A Y

R E C

O U T

FLF

F R

S L

S R

S W

/LD

TV/

SAT

VCR1

OUT

VCR2

OUT

P L

L A

MD/

TAPE1

R E C

MULTI-ROOM

PHONO

SOURCE

Turntable

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND terminal.

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

REMOTE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

FR FL C SR SL R L

TO TV

FRONT

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

PLAYREC

MD recorder

or Cassette deck

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

AC OUTLETS

FRONT

SPEAKERS

PLAYREC

L R

Cassette deck

(with REC monitor)

UNSWITCHED

100W(0.8A)MAX

120V 60Hz

7 Audio cords

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio components.

Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to L (left).

Be sure to insert completely.

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.

Connecting Your Equipment

Video Components

Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use Dolby Digital you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see the next page). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections as well (see the previous page). To cover all possible laser discs a DVD/LD player 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.

PREPARATION OPERATION

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

RF IN

FM UNBAL 75Ω

AM LOOP ANTENNA

PCM/ /DTS IN

TAPE2 MONITOR

MULTI-

SOURCE

DVD player

(or LD player)

OUTPUT

VIDEO L

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ROOM

PCM/ /DTS

OUT

PREOUT

EXTERNAL

DECODER

P L A Y

R E

O U T

FLF

F R

S L

S R

P L

A Y

TAPE1

PHONO

VCR1

VCR2

DVD

/LD

TV/

SAT

OUT

MD/

VIDEO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

Video deck (1) Video deck (2)

OUTPUT

VIDEO L R

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO L R

FR FL C SR SL R L

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

VIDEO L R

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

FRONT

SWITCHED

AC OUTLETS

INPUT

VIDEO L R

UNSWITCHED

100W(0.8A)MAX

120V 60Hz

VSX-27TX

OUTPUT

INPUT

VIDEO

TV tuner

(or Satellite tuner)

(monitor)

7 Audio/Video cords

Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the video components and a video cord to connect the monitor TV.

Connect red plugs to R

VIDEO

(right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.

Be sure to insert completely.

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

EXTERNAL

DECODER IN DIRECT

SPEAKERS

7 Front

5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT

PHONES

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

Video camera (etc.)

VIDEO INPUT

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO."

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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 Japanese 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.

Connecting Your Equipment

Digital Connections

In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX 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/

/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 :

• Only the VSX-27TX has a

RF IN jack.

VSX-27TX

DIGITAL

234

PCM/ /DTS IN

RF IN

FM UNBAL 75Ω

ANTENNA

AM LOOP ANTENNA

DIGITAL OUT

OPT.

TAPE2 MONITOR

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

DVD player

S L

F L

PCM/ /DTS

OUT

PREOUT

EXTERNAL

DECODER

S W

P L A Y

R E C

I N

O U T

FLF

F R

S L

S R

P L

A Y

TAPE1

PHONO

VIDEO

DVD

/LD

TV/

SAT

OUT

MD/

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

DIGITAL

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

REMOTE

OUT

VCR1

VCR2

CD player

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

AC OUTLETS

FR FL C SR SL R L

MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

FRONT

CENTER

SPEAKERS

OUT

SURROUND SPEAKERS

DIGITAL

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

DIGITAL

FRONT

SPEAKERS

MD recorder

UNSWITCHED

100W(0.8A)MAX

120V 60Hz

DIGITAL

OUT

TV tuner

(or Satellite tuner)

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.

Digital audio cord (or standard video cord)

Optical cable

Connecting Your Equipment

Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player

VSX-27TX model :

Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the AC-3 RF jack and a coaxial or optical connection. If your player has an AC-3 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs. See p. 34.

VSX-27TX

DIGITAL

234

PCM/ /DTS IN

S L

RF IN

FM UNBAL 75Ω

ANTENNA

TAPE2 MONITOR

MULTI-

ROOM

AM LOOP

SOURCE

ANTENNA

RF OUT (AC-3)(LD)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM (CPT.)

DVD/LD player

or LD player

PCM/ /DTS

OUT

PREOUT

EXTERNAL

DECODER

S W

P L A Y

R E C

O U T

FLF

F R

S L

S R

A Y

PHONO

VIDEO

DVD

/LD

TV/

SAT

VCR1

OUT

VCR2

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

MD/

TAPE1

VIDEO

OUT

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

FR FL C SR SL R L

MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

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SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as DIGITAL

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

AC OUTLETS

UNSWITCHED

100W(0.8A)MAX

120V 60Hz

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).

PREPARATION OPERATION

VSX-26TX/24TX models : 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

DIGITAL

234

PCM/ /DTS IN

PREOUT

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75Ω

TAPE2 MONITOR

MULTIROOM

AM LOOP

SOURCE

ANTENNA

PCM/

(OPT.)

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL IN

RF demodulator

RFD-1

PCM/ /DTS

OUT

EXTERNAL

DECODER

S W

P L A Y

R E C

O U T

PCM/

FLF

F R

S R

P L

RF IN (AC-3)(LD)

OPTICAL

TAPE1

PHONO

DVD /LD

TV/

SAT

VCR1

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MD/

DIGITAL IN

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

COAXIAL

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

FR FL C SR SL R L

MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

RF OUT (AC-3)(LD)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM (OPT.)

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

AC OUTLETS

UNSWITCHED

100W(0.8A)MAX

120V 60Hz

DVD/LD player

or LD player

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switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the connection).

Connecting Your Equipment

External Decoder Input

In some cases you may need an external decoder to play special analog or DVD sources. If you find you need an external decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people this component is unnecessary. (See p.42) When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

VSX-27TX

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

RF IN

FM UNBAL 75Ω

AM LOOP ANTENNA

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PCM/ /DTS IN

S L

F L

TAPE2 MONITOR

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

PCM/ /DTS

OUT

PREOUT

EXTERNAL

DECODER

S W

L A Y

R E C

I N

O U

SURROUND

OUTPUT

FLF

F R

S L

S R

P L

A Y

TAPE1

PHONO

SUB

WOOFER

VCR1

VCR2

DVD

/LD IN

TV/

SAT

OUT

MD/

MULTI-ROOM

SOUCE

CENTER

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

REMOTE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

FR FL C SR SL R L

TO TV

FRONT

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

AC OUTLETS

UNSWITCHED

100W(0.8A)MAX

120V 60Hz

FRONT

OUTPUT

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Components equipped

with 5.1 channel analog

output jacks

You can't use the tuner and phono functions with an external decoder input.

Connecting Your Equipment

Antennas

Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

FM wire antenna

PREPARATION OPERATION

AM loop antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend to the “T" shape. (For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.)

(See below)

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

RF IN

FM UNBAL 75Ω

AM LOOP ANTENNA

234

PCM/ /DTS IN

S L

F L

TAPE2 MONITOR

MULTI-

ROOM

SOUCE

PCM/ /DTS

OUT

PREOUT

EXTERNAL

DECODER

S W

P L

O U

FLF

F R

S L

S R

P L

TAPE1

PHONO

VCR1

VCR2

DVD

SAT

OUT

/LD

TV/

MD/

VIDEO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

FR FL C SR SL R L

TO TV

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

7 AM loop antenna

1 Assemble the antenna. 2 Twist exposed wire strands

together and insert.

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

VSX-27TX

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

100W(0.8A)MAX

120V 60Hz

FRONT

SPEAKERS

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

AC OUTLETS

3 Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired)

and face toward the direction providing the best reception.

Using external antennas

7 To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

FM UNBAL 75Ω

ANTENNA

75 Ω coaxial cable

AM LOOP ANTENNA

ground

3/8 in. (10 mm)

7 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 horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

FM UNBAL 75Ω

ANTENNA

AM LOOP ANTENNA

ground

15~18 feet (5~6 m)

Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire)

Connecting Your Equipment

Speakers

A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to be used with at least three speakers.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) 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.

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The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. If you switch on both A & 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 Speakers

VSX-27TX

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

RF IN

FM UNBAL 75Ω

AM LOOP ANTENNA

234

PCM/ /DTS IN

S L

F L

TAPE2 MONITOR

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

PCM/ /DTS

OUT

PREOUT

EXTERNAL

DECODER

P L A Y

R E C

I N

O U T

FLF

F R

S L

S R

P L

A Y

TAPE1

PHONO

VCR1

VCR2

DVD

OUT

/LD

TV/ SAT

MD/

VIDEO

REMOTE

MULTI-ROOM

SOURCE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

FR FL C SR SL R L

TO TV

FRONT

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

AC OUTLETS

UNSWITCHED

100W(0.8A)MAX

120V 60Hz

(To be used as the center speaker)

Powered sub woofer

INPUT

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 Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire

strands together.

3/8 in. (10 mm)

2 Loosen speaker terminal

and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs.

(Refer to speaker manual for details.)

Connecting Your Equipment

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

VOLUME

Speaker impedance (26TX and 24TX only)

You can change the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers you have in your home system but we recommend using speakers with an impedance of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). If you are using less than 8 Ω impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting.

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

VSX-26TX

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

DSP

STANDBAY

MODE

/DTS

THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD

5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

SPEAKERS

L AUDIO R

STEREO

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VIDEO VCR 1

EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT LOUD

SPEAKERS-

BASS

while holding down the SPEAKERS button.

Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting.

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SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

To check which impedance the amp is set to hold down the SPEAKERS button for 2-3 seconds. You'll get a display like the one shown below right telling you the speaker impedance setting.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

(This display indicates a 6Ω- less than 8Ω impedance setting.)

VOLUME

(This display indicates a 6Ω- less than 8Ω impedance setting.)

VOLUME

(This display indicates an 8Ω-16Ω 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.

First turn the receiver off, then press the power button

Front

Left

Center

Front Right

PREPARATION OPERATION

Sub

Woofer

Surround

Left

Listening

Position

Surround

Right

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• 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 of 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.

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting additional amplifiers

Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers to your system. If you want to use separate amplifiers to power your speakers, make the connections shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet for all the equipment.

PIONEER projection TV

(for center channel)

Powered

sub woofer

L-Audio (MONO)

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO

RF IN

FM UNBAL 75Ω

AM LOOP ANTENNA

L R

234

PCM/ /DTS IN

S L

F L

TAPE2 MONITOR

MULTIROOM

SOURCE

(or)

PCM/ /DTS

OUT

PREOUT

EXTERNAL

DECODER

S W

P L A Y

R E C

O U T

(for center

channels)

FLF

F R

S L

S R

P L

A Y

Amplifier

AUDIO

DVD

/LD IN

TV/

SAT

VCR1

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MD/

TAPE1

MULTI-ROOM

PHONO

REMOTE

SOURCE

VIDEO

Amplifier

(for surround

channels)

AUDIO

L R

Amplifier

(for front channels)

AUDIO

INPUT

VSX-27TX

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

FR FL C SR SL R L

TO TV

FRONT

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX

AC OUTLETS

UNSWITCHED

100W(0.8A)MAX

120V 60Hz

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!

• 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.

• 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.

Displays & Controls

Display

All the display information is explained and/or referenced here.

SELECT

ANALOG

DIGITAL AC-3RF

AUTO

AC-3DTS

LS S RS

OVER

H.P

SP AB

MONO STEREO

TUNED AMFM

LFE

678

MIDNIGHTLOUDNESSATTSIGNAL

!@#

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 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 RF 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“, £, SPEAKERS (A/B)).

SP # A : Lights when speaker system A is selected. SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is selected. SP # AB : Lights when speaker systems A & 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.

5 H.P (headphones)

Lights when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack (speakers systems A and B both turn off automatically).

6 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.41)

Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on.

7 DSP indicator (See p.37-38)

Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is selected.

DSP

STEREO

PRO LOGIC

DIGITAL

VOLUME

TAPE 2

8 STEREO indicator

Lights when a STEREO mode is selected.

9 Radio Frequency/Function indicator

Displays the function or the frequency of the current radio station.

0 Surround/dts mode indicators

DIGITAL : When the Surround/dts mode on the

receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However, LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital.

PRO LOGIC : When the 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.

~ 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 broadcast is received. AM/FM : Light to indicate the current band (FM or

AM).

@ 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* LS : Left surround*1,S : Surround (mono)*2, RS : Right surround*

*1: Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback. *2: Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback.

1*2

, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2,

SET UPPREPARATION

PRO

Displays & Controls

Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX)

All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel.

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

STANDBY/ON

DSP

STANDBY

MODE

/DTS

THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD CONTROL

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STEREO

VIDEO VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/TAPE1 TUNER PHONO

REFERENCE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI–CHANNEL RECEIVER

1 STANDBY/ON button

Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode.

2 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, JAZZ, 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.

5 /DTS buttons (See p. 36,38 & 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) 7 Remote sensor

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver.

8 Source indicators (VSX-27TX only)

Shows the source currently selected.

VSX-27TX

MULTI-ROOM

& SOURCE

MIN MAX

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

9 MUL TI-ROOM & 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).

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 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 : Video cassette recorder connected to VCR 1

inputs. VCR 2 : Video cassette recorder or other component

connected to VCR 2 inputs.

= MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the overall receiver volume.

~ 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/26TX.

! 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.

~!@ #$%^ &

Displays & Controls

VSX-27TX

STANDBY/ON

5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT

PHONES

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

DSP

STANDBAY

MODE

/DTS

THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD

VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

S-VIDEO

STEREO

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VIDEO VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/TAPE1 TUNER PHONO

EXTERNAL

DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT

DECODER IN

- BASS +

@ 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.

$ DIGITAL NR button (See p.41)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only).

% 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.

( MEMORY button (See p.46)

Press 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.

- TREBLE +

MULTI-ROOM

& SOURCE

CONTROL

DIGITAL

SIGNAL SELECTFLDIMMER

TAPE 2

MONITOR

TUNER CONTROL

CLASS FM/AM

MEMORYMPXINPUT ATTSPEAKERS

- TUNING +

- STATION +

MIN MAX

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_ 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).

¡ 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 & B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A & B systems and the subwoofer. 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 downmixed to these two speakers.

3 3 3

A A+B

¢ 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)

OFF

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

SET UPPREPARATION

Displays & Controls

Front Panel (VSX-24TX)

STANDBY/ON button

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STANDBY/ON

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

DSP

STANDBY

MODE

/DTS

THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD

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STEREO

REFERENCE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI–CHANNEL RECEIVER

Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode.

2 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)

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.

5 /DTS buttons (See p. 36,38 & 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) 7 Remote sensor

Point the remote control 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.

VSX-24TX

TAPE 2

MONITOR

DIMMER

MIN MAX

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

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 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 : Video cassette recorder connected to VCR 1

inputs. VCR 2 : Video cassette recorder or other component

connected to VCR 2 inputs.

- MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the overall receiver volume.

= 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.

~ 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.

@ MIDNIGHT button (See p.41)

Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off.

=~! @#$ %

Displays & Controls

VSX-24TX

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

STANDBY/ON

STANDBAY

THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD

5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

PHONES

# DIGITAL NR button

DSP

MODE

/DTS

VIDEO INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

(See p.41)

STEREO

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EXTERNAL

DECODER IN

- BASS +

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only).

$ 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.

- TREBLE +

DIGITAL

SIGNAL SELECTDIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT

TUNER CONTROL

CLASS FM/AM

MEMORYMPXINPUT ATTSPEAKERS

- TUNING +

- STATION +

^&*()_+¡™

+ SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons

A A+B

TAPE 2

MONITOR

DIMMER

MIN MAX

3 3 3

OFF

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

SET UPPREPARATION

% 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.

& MEMORY button (See p.46)

Press 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 (–/+) button (See p.43)

Use to adjust the high frequencies.

_ BASS (–/+) button (See p.43)

Use to adjust low frequencies.

¡ 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)

Displays & Controls

Remote Control

These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver.

7 8 9

S0URCE

MULTI

OPERATION

DVD/LD TV/SAT

MULTI CONTROL

MD/

TAPE1

CLASS MPX DIRECT ACCESS

TUNING

1¡4¢

DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU

GUIDE

+10

TV CONTROL

TV VOL

EFFECT

/CH SEL

SYSTEM

THX

SETUP

REMOTE

MIDNIGHT

SETUP

DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

SYSTEM

OFF

VCR1 VCR2

TUNER

BAND

STATION

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TV FUNC

ENTER

/dts

ADVANCED

DSP

RECEIVER

TVCONT

ENTER

FUNCTION

STANDARD

DIGITAL NR

873

+ +

MUTE

SIGNAL SELECT

STEREO

SOURCE button (See p.52-59)

Use to turn on the power of your other components

after you have recalled or taught the signals to this 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

EXIT

DISC

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.

4 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.

: Press to turn the power of the TV on/off.

TV TV FUNC : Press TV FUNC to select the TV for remote

control operation. TV VOL +/- : Press to control the volume of the TV.

& *

(

5 MENU button

Use to get 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.

7 5/∞/2/3/ENTER buttons

Use to operate the on-screen menu on your TV screen and enter commands when setting up surround sound, speakers levels & 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.

Displays & Controls

8 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 “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 the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously.

0 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.

= 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.

~ 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.

@ ENTER/EXIT/DISC button

These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode.

% FUNCTION button

Press to select a source. The button will cycle

through all the possible sources.

^ 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.

& /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

p.41).

: Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (see

( DSP button (See p.38)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.

SET UPPREPARATION

# MASTER VOLUME button

Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.

$ MUTE button

Press to mute or restore the volume.

Surround Sound Set Up

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 two rules.

1 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.

2 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,

(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.

RECEIVER

SYSTEM

OFF

VCR1 VCR2

TUNER

BAND

STATION

CHANNEL

ENTER

VOLUME

/dts

ADVANCED

DSP

DIGITAL NR

TVCONT

873

+ +

MUTE

FUNCTION

SIGNAL SELECT

STANDARD

STEREO

1 Turn on the receiver and your TV.

Make sure your TV is set to the receiver.

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP button.

The SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on your TV screen.

System Setup

[Speaker Setting] [Channel Delay]

EXIT

DISC

* You can escape from this screen at any time by pressing the

[Channel Level] [Crossover Network] [Bass Peak Level Manager] [D-Range Control] [Digital-In Select] [Multi-Room]

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

AUTO

STEREO

VOLUME

S0URCE

MULTI

OPERATION

DVD/LD TV/SAT

MULTI CONTROL

MD/

TAPE1

CLASS MPX DIRECT ACCESS

TUNING

1¡4¢

DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU

GUIDE

+10

/CH SEL

SYSTEM

REMOTE

TV VOL

EFFECT

SETUP

TV CONTROL

TV FUNC

ENTER

THX

MIDNIGHT

SYSTEM SETUP button again. None of the settings you made will be entered in this case.

DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

memo

Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a MULTI ROOM function (see p.67-71).

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