Pioneer VSX-24TX manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MUL TI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-27TX VSX-26TX VSX-24TX Operating Instructions[...]

2 IMPOR T ANT 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral tri[...]

3 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 oper[...]

4 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 sur - round sound effects. Also, there&apos[...]

5 OPERA TION SET UP PREP ARA TION T able of Contents Before Y ou Start .......................................................................... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ......................................................... 6 How to Use This Manual ........................................................................... 6 Prepari[...]

6 Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below . Please use alkaline batteries. Before Y ou Star t “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2 FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote control unit Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories. The following marks [...]

7 OPERA TION SET UP PREP ARA TION Before Y ou Start 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 Operating range of remote c[...]

8 Audio Components T o 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 comp[...]

9 PREP ARA TION OPERA TION Connecting Y our Equipment V ideo 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 t[...]

10 Connecting Y our Equipment Digital Connections In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. Y ou 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 digita[...]

11 PREP ARA TION OPERA TION 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-26TX RF demodulator RFD-1 DVD/LD player or LD player VSX-[...]

12 Connecting Y our 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 th[...]

13 PREP ARA TION OPERA TION Connecting Y our Equipment Using external antennas 7 T o improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. 7 T o 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 horizont[...]

14 Connecting Y our 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 des[...]

15 PREP ARA TION OPERA TION • 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 discol[...]

16 Connecting Y our 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 [...]

17 SET UP PREP ARA TION Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. DIGITAL dB PRO LOGIC STEREO DSP MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS ATT SIGNAL SELECT OVER H.P AC-3DTS ANALOG SP AB L C R LFE LS S RS DIGITAL AC-3RF MONO STEREO AUTO TUNED AMFM TAPE 2 VOLUME 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 - = ~ ! @ # 8 STEREO indicator Lights[...]

18 Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX) All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. T o open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel. 1 ST ANDBY/ON button Press to switch the receiver ON or into ST ANDBY mode. 2 ST ANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in ST ANDBY mode. (Please [...]

19 SET UP PREP ARA TION Displays & Controls VSX-27TX @ 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. $ DIGIT AL NR button (See p.41) Switches the DIGIT AL NR on or off (STEREO mode only). % SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.40) Use to select the type of si[...]

20 STANDBY/ON DSP MODE TAPE 2 MONITOR INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD FL DIMMER STANDBY AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STEREO /DTS N∫m¿<¯ım 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - REFERENCE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI–CHANNEL RECEIVER Displays & Controls 1 ST ANDBY/ON button Press to switch the receiver ON or into ST ANDBY mo[...]

21 SET UP PREP ARA TION STANDBY/ON DSP MODE TAPE 2 MONITOR INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD PHONES S-VIDEO 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT VIDEO EXTERNAL DECODER IN SIGNAL SELECT DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR CLASS FM/AM TUNER CONTROL MEMORY MPX INPUT ATT SPEAKERS - TUNING + - STATION + - TREBLE + - BASS + L AUDI[...]

22 Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver . Displays & Controls 1 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 MUL TI CONTROL buttons Use these to select a source and the correspond[...]

23 SET UP PREP ARA TION % 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 : T o select an analog signal. DIGIT AL : T o select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SA T , CD, MD/T APE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2). AC-3 RF : T o[...]

24 Setting Up for Surround Sound T o 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. Y ou only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new sp[...]

25 SET UP 3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the hand to the mode you want. Then press ENTER. In each mode, the current settings are displayed automatically . W e suggest you adjust all these settings when you first hook up the receiver . That gets them out of the way and you won't need to return to this setting mode unless you change [...]

26 Surround Sound Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 arrow buttons to make a selection within the on-screen menus, and use the enter to register the information. 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING with the 5¥∞ buttons. See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on the[...]

27 SET UP 3 Specify the type of speakers you connected. See the explanations below for the meaning of each size. 1 Press 2 or 3 to move the hand to LARGE, SMALL, or NO (you can't select NO for the FRONT speakers). 2 Press ∞ . 3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each speaker . Depending on your choices the sound will be routed differently , as explained her[...]

28 Surround Sound Set Up 1 Select CHANNEL DELA Y (if continuing from last set up, it will already be selected). See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this. Press ENTER. 2 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to select a speaker . Specify the distance from your listening position to each speaker using the commands below . [...]

29 SET UP Surround Sound Set Up Channel Level The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELA Y go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.24) first. 1[...]

30 3 After selecting SETTING ST AR T with the ∞ button press ENTER. The TEST TONE will be output. These settings will be displayed on your TV . It takes a moment for the machine to set itself. MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position (0dB), and the test tone is output. T o exit before outputting the TEST TONE Press ENTER T o exit while out[...]

31 SET UP Surround Sound Set Up Crossover Network The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts (high ,mid, low) to different speakers. Speaking precisely , this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerou[...]

32 Surround Sound Set Up 1 Select BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER (if continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK it will already be selected). See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this. Press ENTER. 2 Output the test tone for the LFE channel and specify the peak level. 1 If your sub woofer has a volume control, set it to th[...]

33 SET UP 1 Select D-RANGE CONTROL (if continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER, it will already be selected). See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this. Press ENTER. 2 Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF , MID or MAX. 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. If you want to change a [...]

34 1 Select DIGIT AL-IN SELELCT (If continuing from last set up, it will already be selected). See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this. Press ENTER. 2 Choose a DIGIT AL IN and assign it an input function. Use the 2 or 3 t o choose the input function that matches the component hooked up to that digital ter[...]

35 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION Playing Sources with Stereo Sound The following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual stereo sources with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. 2 3 4 6 ST ANDBY indicator 6 3 4 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 OP[...]

36 Basic Playback Sound Modes The five sound modes on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control. There are three cinema modes: ST ANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADV ANCED THEA TER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and[...]

37 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION Basic Playback DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music. A long delay [...]

38 1 Select the sound mode. • For HOME THX CINEMA Press THX • For ADV ANCED THEA TER Press ADV ANCED THEA TER Each press changes the ADV ANCED THEA TER mode as follows: • For ST ANDARD Press ST ANDARD • For DSP modes Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: • For STEREO Press STEREO Selecting a Sound Mode[...]

39 SET UP OPERA TION Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. 1 T urn on the receiver . 2 Press the function button of the component (DVD/ LD etc.) you want to listen to/watch. Y ou can only use this remote to control the component[...]

40 Switching ANALOG/DIGIT AL Signal Input This switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog, digital and AC-3RF (VSX-27TX only) sources . Y ou need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input, when necessary . For example, the switch would have to be on digital to use DOLBY DIGIT AL or DTS surround sound but it would have t[...]

41 SET UP OPERA TION Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and plays soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while the noisier sounds don’ t become overly loud or distorted. I[...]

42 Listening in LOUDNESS Mode dB STEREO LOUDNESS SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME LOUDNESS Press LOUDNESS. Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off. Basic Playback The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass in a signal. It is useful for listening to music at low volumes. Y ou can’t use the LOUDNESS mode with the THX, DIRECT or EXTERNAL DEC[...]

43 SET UP OPERA TION Adjusting bass and treble (tone control) Use BASS (–/+) or TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the low and high frequencies (the receiver must be in STEREO mode). Press BASS (–/+) to adjust the low frequencies. Press TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the high frequencies. • The tone control can be adjusted in a range of ±6 dB. • The tone [...]

44 Using the T uner Automatic and Manual T uning The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you desire, see “Direct Access T uning“ on the following page. 1 Press the TUNER button. On the remote, th[...]

45 OPERA TION Direct Access T uning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. 1 Press TUNER. This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode. The previously tuned station is received automatically . 2 Press BAND button on the remote or the FM/A[...]

46 Using the T uner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). Using the front panel 1 T une in the desired station. See "Automatic and Manual T uning&[...]

47 OPERA TION Using the T uner Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control 1 Press TUNER. This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number . Each press switches the display: 3 Use the number buttons to select the channel you want. T o select [...]

48 1 T urn on your TV and the receiver . Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate video input (e.g. VIDEO 1). 2 Press REMOTE SETUP . The REMOTE SET UP menu appears on your TV screen. Y ou have four set up options: 1 PRESET RECALL 2 LEARNING 3 MUL TI OPERA TION (See p.63) 4 DIRECT FUNCTION (See p.65) PRESET RECALL and LEARNING are the two modes t[...]

49 OPERA TION 4 Press the MUL TI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. The selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset code(s)) appear on your TV screen. 5 Press the 2 / 3 buttons to choose the function and then press the 5¥∞ buttons repeatedly to display the name of the component's manufacturer . [...]

50 4 Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly , you can use this function to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). This operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to p[...]

51 OPERA TION 3 inches 5 Press the button to be programmed. The MUL TI CONTROL button lights steadily . • The TV POWER, TV FUNC and TV VOL +/– buttons are only available for learning when programming TV CONTROL operations. 6 Point the remote controls at each other and press the button on the other remote control for the operation you wish to pr[...]

52 Remote Control of Other Components Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your DVD or LD player's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control t[...]

53 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION VCR & DVD video recorder operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your VCR or DVD video recorder's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,&[...]

54 1 SOURCE Press to switch the CD player on or off. 2 7 Press to stop playback. 3 ¶ Press to start recording (for CD-R only). 4 1˜¡ 1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback. ¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback. 5 Number buttons Use to select tracks. 6 +10 Y ou can also use this button when selecting track numbers higher than 10. It's e[...]

55 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION MD operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your MD recorder'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). • T o perform these oper[...]

56 1 SOURCE Press to switch the satellite tuner on or off. 2 ¶˜7˜3˜8˜1 (A/B/C/D/E) Use to make selections from Satellite functions. 3 Number buttons Use to select satellite channels. 4 GUIDE Use to turn the program information screen on or off. 5 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ ENTER 5˜∞˜2˜3 : Press the button to select items on the SA T GUIDE screen or S[...]

57 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION 1 SOURCE Press to switch the digital tuner on or off. 2 DTV MENU Press to select the DTV menu. 3 DTV ON/OFF Press to switch the DTV mode on or off. 4 Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel. 5 ¶ Use to select a specific TV channel. 6 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ ENTER 5˜∞˜2˜3 : Press to select or adjust items on t[...]

58 TV operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 48-51). • T o perform these operations, press the TV/SA T and TV CONT [...]

59 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION 1 SOURCE Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (not possible with all models). 2 7 Press to stop playback or recording. 3 ¶ Press to start recording. 4 1˜¡ 1 : Press to rewind the tape. ¡ : Press to fast forward the tape. 5 Number buttons (1~6) 1 : 7 (Press to stop playback or recording.) 2 : 3 (Press to st[...]

60 Recording from Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record an analog audio signal with the component you connected to the MD/T APE 1 or T APE 2 MONITOR jacks. Note that you cannot record an component that is only connected digitally . If you want to record from a digital component it must be connected in an analog manner a[...]

61 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION Recording from Digital Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record digital audio. Using this method you can make exact digital copies of sources like CDs or MDs. The only drawback is that you can’ t switch between various recorders at the touch of a button like you can with analog recordings [...]

62 Using Other Functions Recording from V ideo Components The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 jacks. Note that all signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it is not possible to record DTS soundtracks. The receiver's volume, channel level tone (B[...]

63 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION Multi Operations Multi operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with the push of just two buttons on the remote control. For example, you can program the unit to turn on your TV , turn on your DVD player , go into a specific sound mode and start playing the loaded D[...]

64 Using Other Functions Performing multi operations Follow the procedures below to perform multi operations which you programmed in the section before this. 1 Press the MUL TI OPERA TION button on the remote control. The MUL TI CONTROL buttons start to blink. 2 Press the MUL TI CONTROL button that has been set up with multi operations. The power o[...]

65 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION Setting up the direct function The direct function is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a video source that is not going through the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX). For this explanation we'll call this the "external video deck." Y ou'd like to control the external video[...]

66 Resetting the Remote Control The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control. Erasing the multi operations 1 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 8 for more than 3 seconds. The MUL TI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all multi operation settings will be erased. 1 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 9 [...]

67 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION Multi-Room When used together with an IR receiver (a MUL TI-ROOM System remote control sensor), this receiver is capable of outputting two different sources at the same time. One to the (main) VIDEO OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals and another to the MUL TI-ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks. In addition, connecting the r[...]

68 MUL TI-ROOM set up (VSX-27TX/26TX only) After you have completed the necessary connections for MUL TI-ROOM operation you need to set up the receiver for such operation. Follow the instructions below . The page after this one explains how to use the MUL TI-ROOM function once it's been set up. 1 T urn on your TV and the receiver . Make sure y[...]

69 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION Using Other Functions Using the front panel (27TX/26TX) with the MUL TI-ROOM system 1 Press the MUL TI ROOM & SOURCE button. The display shown below will illuminate when the receiver is in ST ANDBY mode. Also, the MR&S button will light. 2 Press the CONTROL button. The light will start to blink. 3 Within ten [...]

70 Using Other Functions Using the remote control (27TX/26TX) with the MUL TI-ROOM system 1 From the sub room, point the remote control at the MUL TI ROOM sensor and press a MUL TI CONTROL button to select the sub function. For example, Press TUNER to listen to the tuner . The MUL TI ROOM & SOURCE button will light on the front panel in the mai[...]

71 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION • Y ou can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the respective component. This type of operation does not require control cords. All you have to do is recall the appropriate preset code (see p. 48). • If you use a remote[...]

72 T echno T idbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only , and because the frequency range is smaller than the main channel, it[...]

73 DTS DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC P ARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format.[...]

74 T echno T idbits & Problem-solving THX THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented accurately in your home, special technologies are required. In your home the room is much s[...]

75 Device T APE CD MD TV CA TV TUNER Manufacturer OPTIMUS PIONEER SONY TECHNICS KENWOOD DENON RCA PHILIPS Y AMAHA JVC TEAC ONKYO MARANTZ SANYO OPTIMUS PIONEER SONY KENWOOD SHARP TEAC ONKYO DENON PIONEER RCA ZENITH MAGNA VOX GE P ANASONIC SONY TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI HIT ACHI JVC SHARP SANYO PHILIPS GOLDST AR RADIO SHACK GRANDIENTE PIONEER JERROLD S.A TL[...]

76 T echno T idbits & Problem-solving T roubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below . Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the tr[...]

77 T echno T idbits & Problem-solving Cause • Speaker settings are incorrect. • The surround and/or center levels are turned down. • The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected. • SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly . • The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly , or not at all. • SIGNAL SELECT is set to “ANALOG”. • A D[...]

78 T echno T idbits & Problem-solving Specifications VSX-27TX : Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 120 watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). VSX-26TX: Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20[...]

79 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company , or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below . 8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer wi[...]

We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you t[...]