Pioneer VSX-1121-K Owner's Manual - Page 87

Additional information 12 Symptom Remedy Sound is produced from analog components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM, etc.). • Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 51). • Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected to (see The Input Setup menu on page 37). • Check the digital output settings on the source component. • If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down. • Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input function. No sound is output or a noise is • Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs. output when Dolby Digital/DTS • Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set software is played back. to On. • If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down. No sound when using the Home Menu. • If the HDMI input function is selected, sound is muted until exiting the Home Menu. Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in radio broadcasts. For FM broadcasts • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc. • Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 29). For AM broadcasts • Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna. • Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 29). • Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna. Noise is output when scanning • This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital a DTS CD. information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning. When playing a DTS format LD • Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 51). there is audible noise on the soundtrack. Can't record audio. • You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog source. • For digital sources, make sure that what you're recording isn't copy protected. • Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting other audio components on page 27). Subwoofer output is very low. • To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 79). Everything seems to be set up • The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the correctly, but the playback receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the sound is odd. speakers on page 18). The PHASE CONTROL feature doesn't seem to have an audible effect. • If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound). • Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 80). Noise or hum can be heard even when there is no sound being input. • Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not causing interference. Can't select some Input • Check the Input Skip settings in the Input Setup menu. functions by the INPUT • Check the HDMI Input assignment in the Input Setup menu then try OFF. SELECTOR on the front panel or the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control. There seems to be a time lag • See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC) on page 35 to set up your between the speakers and the system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output). output of the subwoofer. 87 En