Pioneer VSX-29TX Stereo System User Manual


 
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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 ............................................................................ 11
Antennas ................................................................................................... 12
Speakers ................................................................................................... 13
Additional Amplifiers ............................................................................... 15
Power Connections (AC OUTLETS) ........................................................ 15
Displays & Controls .................................................................. 16
Front Panel................................................................................................ 16
Display ...................................................................................................... 18
Remote Control ........................................................................................ 19
Basic Receiver LCD Screens .................................................................... 20
Initial Set Up .............................................................................. 21
On Screen Display.................................................................................... 21
Setting Up the Remote Control............................................................... 21
Setting Up for Surround Sound.............................................................. 23
Basic Playback ........................................................................... 33
Playing Source with Stereo Sound......................................................... 33
Sound Modes ........................................................................................... 34
Selecting a Sound Mode ......................................................................... 36
Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ................................. 37
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ............................................. 38
Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function) .................... 39
96 kHz 24 bit Performance ....................................................................... 39
Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode ............................................. 40
External Decoder Playback ...................................................................... 40
Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ............................................................... 41
Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control).............................................. 41
Direct Playback ......................................................................................... 42
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display................................................ 42
Using the Tuner ......................................................................... 43
Automatic and Manual Tuning............................................................... 43
Direct Access Tuning................................................................................ 44
Memorizing Frequently Used Stations................................................... 45
Recalling Memorized Stations ................................................................ 46
Remote Control of Other Components ................................... 47
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components ........... 47
Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control.................................. 47
Learning Mode: Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls ... 49
Locking the Settings ................................................................................ 50
Using Remote Control with Other Components ................................... 51
Using Other Functions.............................................................. 59
Recording from Audio Components ...................................................... 59
Recording from Video Components ....................................................... 59
Multi Operations ...................................................................................... 60
System OFF .............................................................................................. 62
Resetting the Remote Control ................................................................. 64
Multi-Room ............................................................................................... 65
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving........................................... 70
Dolby Digital ............................................................................................. 70
DTS ............................................................................................................ 71
THX............................................................................................................ 71
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 72
Specifications ........................................................................................... 74