5
OPERATION
SET
UP
PREPARATION
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