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  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-27TX VSX-26TX VSX-24TX Operating Instructions
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 2
    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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 3
    to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 4
    1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-27TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in power amplifiers, the VSX-26TX 100 watt built in power amplifiers and the VSX-24TX 90 watt built in power amplifiers, all with high-performance Hex power
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 5
    17 Display ...17 Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX 18 Front Panel (VSX-24TX 20 Remote Control 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35 Playing Source with Stereo Sound 35 Sound Modes 36 Selecting a Sound Mode 38 Playing Source with Dolby
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 6
    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
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 7
    PREPARATION 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. 30
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 8
    IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL C SR SL R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 9
    IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL C SR SL R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 10
    IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL C SR SL R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 11
    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. OPERATION VSX-26TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S L FM ANTENNA
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 12
    wall outlet. VSX-27TX R REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOUCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL C SR SL R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 13
    See below) VSX-27TX R REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL C SR SL R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 14
    receiver match those on the speakers. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 15
    impedance (26TX and 24TX only) You can STANDBY/ON VSX-26TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿ım STANDBY/ON STANDBAY DSP MODE STEREO /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Be sure to consult your speaker manuals for the best placement of the
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 16
    VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX PIONEER REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL C SR SL R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 17
    are input. HOME THX CINEMA : Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected 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
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 18
    panel push gently on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = VSX-27TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 19
    MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 20
    & Controls Front Panel (VSX-24TX) 1 2 34 5 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 21
    CONTROL FM/AM - TUNING + MPX MEMORY - STATION + MIN VSX-24TX INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MAX ™ ¡ + _ ) ( *& ^ # DIGITAL NR button (See p.41) Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO and the subwoofer. Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will be lost. B
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 22
    GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO sound, speakers levels & settings, and other set up features see p.24-34). Specific
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 23
    turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, 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
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 24
    DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV. Make sure
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 25
    Sound Set Up SET UP EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL directly above labeled 4), the receiver automatically moves the cursor to the
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 26
    DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,2 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING with the 5¥∞ buttons. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on the previous page if you are unsure how to do this. Press ENTER. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround Subwoofer
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 27
    5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,4 memo
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 28
    TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select CHANNEL DELAY (if continuing from last set up, it will already be
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 29
    SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select CHANNEL LEVEL (if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY, it will already be selected). See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 30
    SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,4 Channel Level Test Tone [ AUTO ] [Setting OK ] Front LL Center Front R Surround R Surround L Subwoofer [ 0dB] [ 0dB] [ 0dB
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1-3 1 Select
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 32
    5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 33
    7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1-3 1 Select
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 34
    7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1-3 1 Select
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 35
    SET UP 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. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS ¶
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 36
    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
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 37
    the acoustic effects of a dance club. Features a strong bass sound. Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec, for the listener to enjoy (two-channel) stereo sound from the front left and right speakers. This mode also allows you to : • Use the BASS and TREBLE tone controls • Use DIRECT
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 38
    sound effect will be lost. Surround operation THX ADVANCED FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select the sound mode. • For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 39
    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). 3 Choose a sound mode by pressing THX, ADVANCED THEATER or STANDARD. The default setting is STEREO. 6 (For more see
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 40
    it is the only choice) . On the VSX-26/24TX the default setting is ANALOG. FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT 1 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 41
    this by bringing all the sounds in a given soundtrack closer together in volume. Compare this feature with the D-Range Control (only for Dolby Digital sources) on p. 33. SYSTEM SETUP THX /dts ADVANCED STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 42
    disc. • Some DVD players cannot play 96kHz/24 bit discs. Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure. • During this playback you cannot use the tone controls, the DIRECT function, the LOUDNESS function, any of the sound modes, or any of the effect modes. • With 96kHz/24 bit discs you
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 43
    STEREO VOLUME dB memo • The tone control can be adjusted in a range of ±6 dB. • The tone control cannot be adjusted in STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER modes as well as DSP, THX, EXTERNAL DECODER, DIRECT, and 96kHz settings. DIRECT VSX-27TX Press DIRECT to put the receiver selected. VSX-24TX memo
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 44
    SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Press the TUNER button. On the remote, this selects the TUNER function on the 1 receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 45
    specific frequency using the remote control. S0URCE Î RECEIVER 1 Press TUNER. MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF This selects the TUNER function on the receiver ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 46
    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 3 VSX-27TX 1 Tune in the desired station. See "Automatic and Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning" on pages 44 and 45. 2 Press
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 47
    : = CLASS A = CLASS B = CLASS C EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Use the number buttons to select the channel you want. To
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 48
    VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Turn on your TV and the receiver. 1 Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 49
    the receiver, SIGNAL SELECT but if your component is made by a small or relatively unknown SYSTEM SETUP THX /dts ADVANCED STANDARD manufacturer you may not be able to find it. 7 REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR 6 Point the remote toward the component to be controlled, enter
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 50
    Direct Function 2 EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Press REMOTE SETUP and 2 at the same time to select the LEARNING SETUP
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 51
    5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 5 Press
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 52
    ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 53
    VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR, DVD video recorder operation mode. • For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component. 1 2 3 4 5 6 S0URCE MULTI OPERATION Î SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD CD TV/SAT VCR1 MULTI CONTROL MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR2
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 54
    ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 55
    ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 56
    38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR 6 7 1 SOURCE Press to
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 57
    ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 58
    be learned by the receiver (see "Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components," p. 48-51). • To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT and TV CONT button to set the remote to the TV operation mode. • For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 59
    ACCESS 38 - + STATION 4¢ - + CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 60
    /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL 1 Select the source component and put the receiver in that function. Remember, SIGNAL SELECT must be
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 61
    -R or MD (etc.). 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC 3 Playback the source to be recorded. TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 62
    . memo The receiver's volume, channel GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC 3 Playback the source to be recorded. TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 63
    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
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 64
    STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 6- 1 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input MULTI OPERATIONS for the components and commands you want to input. You can also tell the receiver to go into a specific sound mode (THX, ADVANCED
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 65
    video deck signal is not going through the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX. To get around this problem you set the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to OFF. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can control the external video deck with the remote but the receiver does not go into VCR 2 mode. 3 1 1,4 S0URCE
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 66
    CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION 1 SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO D G TA NR Erasing the learned remote control commands 4 7 GUIDE +10 5 6 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME 1 1 Press and hold both
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 67
    components from the sub room using the remote control supplied with this receiver. MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-27TX/26TX, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, (on the VSX24TX it's called simply MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN jack), then connect a separate amplifier
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 68
    the master volume controls of the integrated amplifier in the sub room very low at first and experiment to find a suitable volume. 68 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
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 69
    ROOM & SOURCE button. The display shown below will illuminate when the receiver is in STANDBY mode. Also, the MR&S button will light. 1 2 3,4,5 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL CD MD/TAPE1 TUNER PHONO FL MMER CLASS TUNER CONTROL FM/AM - TUNING + APE 2 NITOR MPX MEMRY - STATION + MIN INPUT
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 70
    5 6 7 GUIDE +10 8 9 EXIT 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RECEIVER
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 71
    (SUB room) when you connect an optional PIONEER MR-100 Multi-Room Remote Control sensor for multi-room operation (see p. 67). IN CONTROL OUT Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. memo
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 72
    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater and continues to increase. For compact disc players and laser disc digital sounds, 16 bits are used to sample the original analog audio waveform and sampling is
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 73
    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving DTS 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
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 74
    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. Re-Equalization™ : In soundfield. (Set this function according to the channel delay instructions on page 28.) 74
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 75
    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code List Device DVD LD STB VCR TAPE Manufacturer TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA PIONEER SONY PANASONIC KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI RCA PIONEER RCA SONY PIONEER RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX FISHER PANASONIC TOSHIBA JVC HITACHI SONY MITSUBISHI SANYO
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 76
    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 is connected correctly (see p. 8-16). • Press MUTE on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 77
    and set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" (see p.40). • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the digital volume level of the remote control batteries have worn out. • Too far away or bad angle of operation. • There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control
  • Pioneer VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 78
    more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). VSX-24TX : Continuous average power output of 90 watts* Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf) Distortion Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz) Alternate Channel Selectivity 60 dB (400 kHz) Stereo 2 Remote Control Unit 1 Operating Instructions 1 NOTE: Specifications and
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    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 VSX-24TX | Owner's Manual - Page 80
    a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. Maintenance of External Surfaces • Use
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AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-27TX
VSX-26TX
VSX-24TX
Operating Instructions