Page 2 - IMPORTANT; CAUTION; IMPORTANT NOTICE; ATTENTION
2 IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, withinan equilateral triangle, is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated "dangerousvoltage" within the product's enclosure that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons. The exclama...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Information to User
3 READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product isoperated. 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 a...
Page 4 - Features
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 hasbeen incorporated into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dy...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
5 OPERA TION SET UP PREP ARA TION Table of Contents Before You Start .......................................................................... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ......................................................... 6How to Use This Manual .........................................
Page 6 - Loading the batteries; Before You Start; “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2; Checking the Supplied Accessories; PREPARATION; SET UP
6 Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. Please use alkaline batteries. Before You Start “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...
Page 7 - Installing the Receiver; Receiver; Operating range of remote control unit; Opening the Front Panel
7 OPERA TION SET UP PREP ARA TION Before You 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...
Page 8 - Audio Components; Audio cords; Connecting Your Equipment; Cassette deck placement; CD player
8 Audio Components To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections andyour analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want torecord with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of ster...
Page 9 - Video Components; DVD player; Front
9 PREP ARA TION OPERA TION Connecting Your Equipment Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), youmust use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use Dolby Digital you should...
Page 10 - Digital Connections; Digital audio cords/Optical cables; Optical cable; TV tuner
10 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 eithercoaxial or optical connections (you don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the samebut since some digi...
Page 11 - RF demodulator
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. Ifyour player has an AC-3 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs. See p. 34. VSX-26TX RF d...
Page 12 - External Decoder Input; Components equipped
12 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 anexternal decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people this component is unnecessary. (See p.42)When connecting your equipment al...
Page 13 - Using external antennas; To improve FM reception; To improve AM reception; coaxial cable; Antennas; AM loop antenna
13 PREP ARA TION OPERA TION Connecting Your Equipment Using external antennas 7 To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. 7 To improve AM reception Connect a 15 to 18 feet (5~6 meter) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AMantenna terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop antenna.For ...
Page 14 - Speakers; Speaker terminals; Powered sub woofer
14 Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will vary. Simply connect thespeakers you have in the manner described below. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with just two stereo speakers(called "front" speakers in...
Page 16 - Connecting additional amplifiers
16 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 additionalamplifiers to your system. If you want to use separate amplifiers to power your speakers, make the connections shownbelow.Whe...
Page 17 - Display
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 ...
Page 22 - Remote Control; SOURCE button; MULTI CONTROL buttons; TV CONTROL buttons
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 thisremote control. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons ...
Page 24 - Setting Up for Surround Sound; Turn on the receiver and your TV.; Press SYSTEM SETUP button.; On Screen Display; Surround Sound Set Up
24 Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularlyimportant when using the HOME THX CINEMA , DTS, (Dolby) Surround sound modes. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placeme...
Page 25 - Press the
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.We suggest you adjust all these settings when you first hook upthe receiver. That gets them out of the way and you won't needto return to...
Page 26 - Select SPEAKER SETTING with the; To specify each speaker individually
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...
Page 27 - Depending on your choices the sound will be routed
27 SET UP 3 Specify the type of speakers you connected. See theexplanations 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...
Page 28 - Channel Delay
28 Surround Sound Set Up 1 Select CHANNEL DELAY (if continuing from last setup, it will already be selected). See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 24 if you areunsure how to do this. Press ENTER. 2 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to select a speaker. Specify the distance from your listening position to e...
Page 29 - Select aTEST TONE mode.
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 isessential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If starting fresh,complete steps 1-3 in “Set...
Page 31 - Select EXIT to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.; If you want to change a setting before proceeding
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 whichthe system divides the signal and sends the different parts (high ,mid, low) to different speakers. Speaking precisely,this setting sets ...
Page 33 - Use the
33 SET UP 1 Select D-RANGE CONTROL (if continuing fromBASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER, it will already beselected). See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 24 if you areunsure 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 theSYS...
Page 34 - Choose a DIGITAL IN and assign it an input function.
34 1 Select DIGITAL-IN SELELCT (If continuing from lastset up, it will already be selected). See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 24 if you areunsure how to do this.Press ENTER. 2 Choose a DIGITAL IN and assign it an input function. Use the 2 or 3 t o choose the input function that matches th...
Page 35 - Playing Sources with Stereo Sound; Turn on the power of the playback component.; Basic Playback
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 STANDBYindicator 6 3 4 2 S0URCE DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DSP THX /dts MUTE TV...
Page 36 - Sound Modes; STANDARD mode; MUSICAL
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 orfrom the remote control.There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to beused with multi channel surrou...
Page 37 - DSP modes; JAZZ; THEATER 2; Stereo mode
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 sonicenvironments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert ...
Page 38 - Select the sound mode.; Selecting a Sound Mode; Surround operation
38 1 Select the sound mode. • For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX • For ADVANCED THEATER \ Press ADVANCED THEATER Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER mode asfollows: • For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD • For DSP modes \ Press DSP repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: • For STEREO \ Pres...
Page 39 - Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound; Turn on the receiver.
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 Turn on the receiver. 2 Press the function button of the component (DVD/LD etc.) you want to listen to/watch. You can...
Page 40 - Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input
40 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 needto take special care to switch to the appropriate input, when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be ondigital to use DOLBY DIGIT...
Page 41 - Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function); MIDNIGHT
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 beused with a variety of surround sound sources and plays soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while thenoisier so...
Page 42 - Listening in LOUDNESS Mode; LOUDNESS; External decoder playback; EXTERNAL DECODER IN
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. You can’t use the LOU...
Page 43 - DIRECT; FL DIMMER; FL DIMMER; Press DIRECT to put the receiver in DIRECT mode.
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 adju...
Page 44 - Using the Tuner; Automatic and Manual Tuning; Press the TUNER button.; MPX Mode; MPX
44 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. 1 ...
Page 45 - Direct Access Tuning; To cancel before inputting the frequency
45 OPERA TION Direct Access Tuning 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 theremote to the TUNER operation mode. The previously tuned station is received automatically...
Page 46 - Memorizing Frequently Used Stations; Using the front panel; Tune in the desired station.; If you want to escape from MEMORY mode
46 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). Whenmemorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). Using the front panel 1 Tune in the desired s...
Page 47 - Recalling Memorized Stations; Using the remote control; Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number.; Select the TUNER function.
47 OPERA TION Using the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control 1 Press TUNER. This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets theremote to the TUNER operation mode. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number. Each press switches the display: 3 Use the number butt...
Page 48 - Turn on your TV and the receiver.; Press REMOTE SETUP and; Remote Control of Other components; Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components; Recalling preset codes
48 1 Turn 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. You have four set up options: 1 PRESET RECALL 2 LEARNING 3 MULTI OPERATION (See p.63) 4 DIRECT FUNCTION (See p.65) PRE...
Page 50 - Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls; Remote Control of Other Components
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 canuse this function to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). This operation can...
Page 51 - Press the button to be programmed.
51 OPERA TION 3 inches 5 Press the button to be programmed. The MULTI CONTROL button lights steadily. • The TV POWER, TV FUNC and TV VOL +/– buttons are only available for learning when programming TV CONTROLoperations. 6 Point the remote controls at each other and pressthe button on the other remot...
Page 52 - Using Remote Control with Other Components; DVD or LD player operations; SOURCE
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 (...
Page 54 - CD player operations
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 You can also use this button when select...
Page 56 - : Press the button to select items on the
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 i...
Page 57 - : Press to select or adjust items on the
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 ...
Page 58 - TV operations
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 RemoteControl to Control Other Components,“ p. 48-51). • To perform these operations, ...
Page 59 - Cassette deck operations
59 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION 1 SOURCE Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (notpossible 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 st...
Page 60 - Recording from Audio Components; Playback the source to be recorded.; Using Other Functions
60 Recording from Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record an analog audio signal with the component you connected to theMD/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks. Note that you cannot record an component that is only connected digitally. If youwant to record from a digital compone...
Page 61 - Recording from Digital Audio Components
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 copiesof sources like CDs or MDs. The only drawback is that you can’t switch between various recorders at the touch of...
Page 62 - Recording from Video Components
62 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 orVCR 2 jacks. Note that all signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it is not possible to record DTSsoundtracks. Th...
Page 63 - Multi Operations
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 ofjust two buttons on the remote control. For example, you can program the unit to turn on your TV, turn on your DVDplayer, go into a spec...
Page 64 - Performing multi operations; Using the system off button
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 MULTI OPERATION button on theremote control. The MULTI CONTROL buttons start to blink. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button that has b...
Page 66 - Resetting the Remote Control; Erasing the multi operations
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 MULTI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and allmulti operation settings will be e...
Page 67 - Set up example; Main room
67 SET UP OPERA TION OPERA TION Multi-Room When used together with an IR receiver (a MULTI-ROOM System remote control sensor), this receiver is capable ofoutputting two different sources at the same time. One to the (main) VIDEO OUT jack and SPEAKERS terminals andanother to the MULTI-ROOM AUDIO and ...
Page 70 - • FUNCTION button (will not select PHONO, VCR 2
70 Using Other Functions Using the remote control (27TX/26TX) with the MULTI-ROOM system 1 From the sub room, point the remotecontrol at the MULTI ROOM sensor andpress a MULTI CONTROL button to selectthe sub function. For example, Press TUNER to listen to the tuner.The MULTI ROOM & SOURCE button...
Page 72 - Dolby Digital; Laser disc format
72 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system (DolbyDigital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only, and becausethe frequen...
Page 73 - DTS
73 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 on CD-ROM, rather than on the film....
Page 74 - THX; bass peak level; channel delay
74 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving THX THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximumaccuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks arerecorded in large movie dubbing stages using movietheater equipment. For a sound track to be presentedaccurately in your home, special technologies a...
Page 75 - Preset Code List
75 Device TAPE CD MD TV CATV TUNER Manufacturer OPTIMUSPIONEERSONYTECHNICSKENWOODDENONRCAPHILIPSYAMAHAJVCTEACONKYOMARANTZSANYOOPTIMUSPIONEERSONYKENWOODSHARPTEACONKYODENONPIONEERRCAZENITHMAGNAVOXGE PANASONICSONYTOSHIBAMITSUBISHIHITACHIJVCSHARPSANYOPHILIPSGOLDSTARRADIO SHACK GRANDIENTEPIONEERJERROLD S...
Page 76 - Troubleshooting; Cause
76 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong withthis component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the othercomponents and...
Page 78 - Specifications; VIDEO Section; FM Tuner Section; AM Tuner Section
78 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications VSX-27TX :Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 120watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %**total harmonic distortion (front). VSX-26TX:Continuous average power output of 100watts* per ...
Page 80 - EIA; PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION
WeWant 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 howyou can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. Thismanufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associatio...
