Pioneer VSX-27TX - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
Before You Start .......................................................................... 6
Checking the Supplied Accessories ......................................................... 6
How to Use This Manual ........................................................................... 6
Preparing the Remote Control ................................................................. 6
Installing the Receiver ............................................................................... 7
Opening the Front Panel ........................................................................... 7
Connecting Your Equipment ...................................................... 8
Audio Components .................................................................................... 8
Video Components .................................................................................... 9
Digital Connections ................................................................................. 10
External Decoder Input ........................................................................... 12
Antennas ................................................................................................... 13
Speakers ................................................................................................... 14
Connecting Additional Amplifiers .......................................................... 16
Power Connections (AC OUTLETS) ....................................................... 16
Displays & Controls .................................................................. 17
Display ...................................................................................................... 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 Digital or DTS Sound ................................ 39
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ............................................ 40
Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function) ................... 41
Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode ............................................ 41
External Decoder Input Playback ........................................................... 42
96kHz 24Bit Performance ........................................................................ 42
Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ............................................................... 42
Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control) ............................................ 43
Direct Playback ......................................................................................... 43
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ............................................... 43
Using the Tuner ......................................................................... 44
Automatic and Manual Tuning .............................................................. 44
Direct Access Tuning ............................................................................... 45
Memorizing Frequently Used Stations .................................................. 46
Recalling Memorized Stations ............................................................... 47
Remote Control of Other Components .................................. 48
Setting Up the Remote to Control Other Components ....................... 48
Recalling Preset Codes ............................................................................ 48
Learning Mode : Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls ... 50
Using Remote Control with Other Components .................................. 52
Using Other Functions ............................................................. 60
Recording from Audio Components ...................................................... 60
Recording from Digital Audio Components ......................................... 61
Recording from Video Components ...................................................... 62
Multi Operations ...................................................................................... 63
Resetting the Remote Control ................................................................ 66
Multi-Room ............................................................................................... 67
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving .......................................... 72
Dolby Digital ............................................................................................. 72
DTS ............................................................................................................ 73
THX ............................................................................................................ 74
Preset Code List ....................................................................................... 75
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 76
Specifications ........................................................................................... 78