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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.
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 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“...
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. 23 feet (7m) Installing the Receiver Please note:...
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).
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).
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).
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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. DIGITAL PCM/ /DTS IN...
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.
Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna (See below) DIGITAL PCM/ /DTS...
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"...
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 8 -16 (the default setting). If you are using less than 8 you need to change the impedance setting.
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) Amplifier (for center...
Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. SIGNAL LOUDNESS SELECT OVER ANALOG SP DIGITAL AC-3RF MONO STEREO TUNED AMFM AUTO AC-3DTS 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component (see “Front Panel“, %, SIGNAL SELECT).
REFERENCE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI–CHANNEL RECEIVER 9 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button Press to enable multi room operation (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or other IR receiver). 0 CONTROL button Use to select the function or volume of the MULTI ROOM system.
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON STANDBAY MODE STEREO /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES ∞ ¢ @ 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 Front Panel (VSX-24TX) AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON STANDBY MODE STEREO /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD STANDBY/ON button Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in STANDBY mode.
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 VSX-24TX INPUT TAPE 2 SELECTOR MONITOR DIMMER MASTER...
Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ STATION TUNING ¡...
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).
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.
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EFFECT MENU MUTE /CH SEL FUNCTION ENTER SIGNAL SELECT /dts SYSTEM ADVANCED STANDARD SETUP REMOTE MIDNIGHT STEREO SETUP DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT memo After you complete one of the SYSTEM SETUP menus and return to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen (shown in the diagram directly above labeled 4), the receiver automatically moves the cursor to the next SYSTEM SETUP menu.
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. Î...
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Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL TV FUNC EFFECT MENU MUTE...
Surround Sound Set Up Channel Delay Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker.
Channel Level The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“...
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Surround Sound Set Up Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME TV FUNC EFFECT...
Crossover Network The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts (high ,mid, low) to different speakers. Speaking precisely, this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL speakers to your sub woofer or speakers set to LARGE.
Surround Sound Set Up Bass Peak Level Manager The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra-low bass (LFE) channel.
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D-Range Control This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal.
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Surround Sound Set Up Digital-In Select In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital components you connected. Match the Digital 1-4 settings with the digital jacks 1-4 in accordance with what component is hooked up to each digital jack.
Basic Playback 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. Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶...
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: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs).
DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music. A long delay time of reflected sounds, coupled with reverb effects, let the listener enjoy the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances.
Basic Playback Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 24) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources.
LD etc.) you want to listen to/watch. You can only use this remote to control the component if it's made by PIONEER. For all other makers you need to setup the remote specifically to control your component (See p. 48).
Basic Playback Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input This switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog, digital and AC-3RF (VSX-27TX only) sources . You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input, when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on digital to use DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound but it would have to be on analog to record to the analog out jacks on the receiver.
Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function) To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This noise reduction can only be used in the STEREO mode. /dts SYSTEM ADVANCED STANDARD SETUP REMOTE STEREO MIDNIGHT SETUP DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-27TX Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode...
Basic Playback External decoder playback This feature allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized sources. EXTERNAL DECODER IN VSX-27TX 96kHz 24bit Performance This receiver is capable of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96kHz/24 bit format (these are all stereo discs).
Adjusting the brightness of the display (front panel only) Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluorescent display). FL DIMMER VSX-27TX/26TX FL DIMMER VSX-24TX Press BASS (–/+) to adjust the low frequencies. SIGNAL STEREO SELECT ANALOG SP Press TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the high frequencies.
Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you desire, see “Direct Access Tuning“ on the following page.
Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡...
Using the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). Using the front panel VSX-27TX Tune in the desired station.
Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME...
Remote Control of Other components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so. In this way, instead of fumbling with many different controls and buttons, you only need to use one remote control.
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Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ STATION TUNING ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL TV FUNC EFFECT MENU MUTE...
Remote Control of Other Components 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 program additional operations not covered in the preset codes.
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Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ STATION TUNING ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL TV FUNC EFFECT MENU MUTE...
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 memo LD player's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
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VCR & DVD video recorder operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your VCR or memo 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,"...
Remote Control of Other Components CD player operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CD memo player's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
MD operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your MD memo recorder's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 48-51). •...
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Remote Control of Other Components STB (satellite tuner) operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your satellite memo tuner's (or cable 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,“...
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STB (DTV) operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your digital memo tuner's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 48-51). •...
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Remote Control of Other Components TV operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV's memo preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
Cassette deck operations You can use this remote control to control most cassette decks, though with some models the functions may differ. • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recall a cassette deck's memo preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
Using Other Functions Recording from Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record an analog audio signal with the component you connected to the MD/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks. Note that you cannot record an component that is only connected digitally. If you want to record from a digital component it must be connected in an analog manner as well.
Recording from Digital Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record digital audio. Using this method you can make exact digital copies of sources like CDs or MDs. The only drawback is that you can’t switch between various recorders at the touch of a button like you can with analog recordings (see the previous page).
Using Other Functions Recording from Video Components The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 jacks. Note that all signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it is not possible to record DTS soundtracks.
The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different operations based on eight possible components. You don't need to program the power of this unit, or any PIONEER product, to go on, it/they will do so automatically when the MULTI OPERATION function is used.
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This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has programmed into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings (see p.63) as well as turn off all PIONEER components regardless of whether they have been programmed into MULTI OPERATIONS. If you use this feature when a DVD is playing, the player will stop the play mode before switching off.
Setting up the direct function The direct function is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a video source that is not going through the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX). For this explanation we'll call this the "external video deck." You'd like to control the external video deck with this unit's remote control so you've assigned it a function button (for example purposes, the VCR 2 button).
Using Other Functions Resetting the Remote Control The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control. Erasing the multi operations GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL TV FUNC EFFECT MENU MUTE /CH SEL FUNCTION ENTER SIGNAL...
MULTI-ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks. In addition, connecting the receiver's CONTROL jacks to PIONEER CD players, cassette decks, or other components with the Î logo, allows you to control those components from the sub room using the remote control supplied with this receiver.
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SYSTEM SETUP button. memo • Some IR RECEIVERS may not work with this system, check with a PIONEER representative to be sure. • For the VSX-24TX the VOLUME LEVEL is set to FIXED and the IR RECEIVER is set to PIONEER.
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Using the front panel (27TX/26TX) with the MULTI-ROOM system 3,4,5 INPUT MULTI-ROOM SELECTOR & SOURCE CONTROL MASTER MD/TAPE1 TUNER PHONO VOLUME TUNER CONTROL MMER CLASS FM/AM - TUNING + APE 2 NITOR MEMRY - STATION + If you don't turn the multi room memo function off you won't be able to turn the entire system off.
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Using Other Functions Using the remote control (27TX/26TX) with the MULTI-ROOM system Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ CLASS TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL Number (0~9)
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• When operating MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE with the MULTI-ROOM PRE OUT jacks connected to a SUB room amplifier which bears the PIONEER Î mark and has a remote sensor, both the IR receiver and the amplifier may receive remote control commands (making correct operation impossible). In this case, place the IR receiver and amplifier apart from each other, and point the remote control directly at the IR receiver during operation.
Techno Tidbits & 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 is expressed as 5.1 channel.
DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format.
Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us in a good movie. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the comfort and convenience of your home.
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. Symptom The power does not turn ON.
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Symptom No sound from surround or center speakers. Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components. No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back. The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back.
8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). VSX-24TX : Continuous average power output of 90 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %**...
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A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC.