Pioneer VSX-29TX Manuel d'utilisateur

AUDIO/VIDEOMULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-29TXOperating Instructions

10Connecting Your EquipmentDigital ConnectionsIn order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. You can do thi

11PREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentDVD/LD playeror LD playerExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerMake sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD pla

12Connecting Your EquipmentUsing external antennas7 To improve FM receptionConnect an external FM antenna.7 To improve AM receptionConnect a 15 to 1

13PREPARATIONConnecting Your Equipment3/8 in. (10 mm)The speaker terminals alsoaccept single banana plugs.(Refer to speaker manual fordetails.)7 Spea

14• Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV.• When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically s

15PREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting Additional AmplifiersAlthough the VSX-29TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is pos

16Displays & ControlsFront PanelAll the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on t

17PREPARATIONDisplays & Controls@ LOUDNESS button (See p.41)Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.# MIDNIGHT button (See p.40)Switches the MIDNIGHT

18Displays & ControlsDisplayAll the display information is explained and /or referenced here.8 STEREO indicator (See p.35-36)Lights when a STEREO

19PREPARATIONRemote ControlThese pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. Since the screen on this LCDremote con

2IMPORTANTThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, withinan equilateral triangle, is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated "

20Displays & ControlsBasic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver MAIN Screen1 Receiver MAIN buttonPress this button to select the main receiver screen(abov

21SETUPSetting Up the Remote ControlSince this remote is based on LCD screens, you should try and get used to the touch-sensitive nature of the button

22You can press EXIT anytime to go back a screen orrepeatedly to escape this set up mode.memo4 Press each cross point in the middle to align theremote

23SETUPInitial Set UpSetting Up for Surround SoundTo ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up operations. You only need

24Initial Set Up SPEAKER SETTINGThe following steps show you how to select the correct set up for the type and number of speakers you connected. Ifcon

25SETUPInitial Set UpdBSIGNALSELECTANALOGSPAVOLUME3 Press SETUP OK to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.Hold the remote control pointed towards the rece

261 Press CHANNEL DELAY.The CHANNEL DELAY speaker settings will appear on your remotecontrol screen.2 Select each speaker by pressing its button and

27SETUPInitial Set Up1 Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.The CHANNEL LEVEL settings will appear on your remote controlscreen.2 Select a test tone mode by

28dBSTEREOSIGNALSELECTANALOGSPAAUTOVOLUME3 Using the remote control display, follow the instructionsbelow to adjust the speaker levels so that you hea

29SETUPInitial Set Up CROSSOVER NETWORKThe following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at wh

3READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operatinginstructions should be read before the product isoperated.RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operat

30Initial Set Up1 Press BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER.2 Press the TEST TONE button.The MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (----dB).A test tone will sound or not d

31SETUP DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLThis feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. Itdoes

32DIGITAL INPUT SELECTIn order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digitalcomponents y

33SET UP OPERATIONBasic PlaybackPlaying Source with Stereo SoundThe following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual sources with the

34Sound ModesThe five sound modes on the VSX-29TX are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from theRECEIVER MAIN SCREEN on

35SET UP OPERATIONBasic PlaybackBasic PlaybackDSP modesThe DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variet

361 Press RECEIVER.This sets the remote to select the sound mode.(You can skip this step when using the controls on thereceiver.)2 Select the sound mo

37SET UPOPERATIONBasic PlaybackPlaying Source with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundThe following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS soun

38Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputThis button selects the type of input, ANALOG, DIGITAL or AC-3 RF, sent to the receiver. You need to take speci

39SET UPOPERATIONReducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function)To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This noise reduction can only be

4Features Decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems)DTS is the latest and most widely used digital theater system fo

40External decoder playbackThis feature allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs.Press EXTERNAL 5.1 ch on

41SET UPOPERATIONAdjusting bass and treble (tone control)Use BASS (+/–) or TREBLE (+/–) to adjust the low and high frequencies (the receiver must be i

42Adjusting the brightness of the display (front panel only)Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluoresce

43SET UPOPERATIONUsing the TunerAutomatic and Manual TuningThe following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic

441 Press TUNER.This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets theremote to the TUNER operation mode.2 Press BAND button on the remote to se

45SET UPOPERATIONUsing the TunerMemorizing Frequently Used StationsThe following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (

46Using the TunerRecalling Memorized StationsUsing the remote control1 Press TUNER.This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets theremote

47OPERATION1 Press REMOTE SETUP.The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote control'sscreen.2 Press PRESET RECALL on the LCD screen.The step by s

484 Choose the component you want to set up.In the example in the diagram on the left, DVD was selected instep 3. Thus, [DVD/LD] appears in the top

49OPERATIONLearning mode: Programming signals from other remote controlsIf preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available pres

5OPERATIONSETUPPREPARATIONTable of ContentsBefore You Start ... 6Checking the S

50Remote Control of Other Components5 ~ 12 inchesmemo5 Point the two remote controls toward each other.Press the button on the other remote controlcor

51OPERATION1Press to switch the LD player on or off.2 4˜¢4 : Press to return to the beginning of the currentchapter (track). Press repeatedly to retur

52Remote Control of Other ComponentsCD player operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you pro

53OPERATIONRemote Control of Other ComponentsMD operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you p

54TV operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV intoit, but some operations

55OPERATIONSTB (DTV) operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your digitaltuner in

561Press to switch the satellite tuner on or off.2 EXITPress to exit the current setting of the SAT.3 OFF/ONPress to switch the satellite tuner off.4

57OPERATION1Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (notpossible with all models).2 1Press to rewind the tape.3 7Press to stop playback or recordi

58Other screen for preset operationsIn addition to the operations mentioned in this section up to this point, the VSX-29TX is equipped with remote con

59SET UP OPERATIONOPERATIONRecording from Audio ComponentsThe following explanations show you how to record an analog or digital audio signal. Note th

6Loading the batteriesLoad the batteries into the remote control as shown below. The remote control uses a lot of power due to the LCDdisplay so pleas

60Multi OperationsMulti operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with the push ofonly two buttons

61SET UP OPERATIONOPERATIONUsing Other Functions6 Select a command from the screen of thecomponent (for example 3 [play]).The command and component

62System OFFThe SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with the pushof only one button on t

63SET UP OPERATIONOPERATION6 Select a stop or a power ( ) command.The command and component chosen will appear in thewindow of command 1.To erase a co

64Using Other FunctionsSetting up the direct functionThe direct function will not be necessary for most users. It is designed in case you have an exte

65SET UP OPERATIONOPERATIONUsing Other FunctionsMulti-RoomWhen used together with an optional IR receiver, this receiver is capable of outputting two

66Using Other Functions1 Turn on the receiver, your TV and pressRECEIVER on the remote control.Make sure your TV is set to the receiver.2 Press SUB on

67SET UP OPERATIONOPERATIONUsing the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system1 Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE button.The display shown below will ill

68Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system1 From the sub room, point the remotecontrol at the MULTI ROOM sensor andpress a MULTI CONTROL bu

69SET UP OPERATIONOPERATIONUsing Other Functions• You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing therecei

7OPERATIONSETUPPREPARATIONBefore You StartOperating range of remote control unitThe area in which you can use the remote control tooperate the VSX-29T

70Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby DigitalDolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround

71Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDTSDTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC

72Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is

73Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingCause• Speaker settings are incorrect.• The rear and/or center levels areturned down.• The surround and/or cente

74Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSpecificationsContinuous average power output of 120watts* per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000 Hz

Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest PioneerAuthorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to

WeWant YouLISTENINGFor A LifetimeSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchasedis only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now

8Audio ComponentsTo begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections andyour analog audio comp

9PREPARATIONConnecting Your EquipmentVideo ComponentsConnect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (li