Pioneer VSX-49TX Owner's Manual - Page 117

Surround EX or DTS ES - ir codes

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Problem A compressed digital source is being played, but the digital format indicators don't light up. Cause • Although it's a non-PCM digital source there is a possibility the present track is not the proper format (5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel). During playback of a compressed digital source, the 2 PRO LOGIC or NEO:6 indicators show in the display. • The digital signal is not being sent with the source. • The audio is in two channel format. • It has already been Dolby surround encoded. During playback of a Surround EX or DTS ES source on the AUTO setting, the EX and ES indicators won't light. • The source may be 6.1 playback compatible, but there is no signal from the source to indicate this. During playback of a Surround EX or DTS ES source on the AUTO setting, the EX and ES indicators light, but the signal is not properly processed. • The listening mode is set incorrectly for the source. During playback of a DVD audio source, the player shows a transfer rate of 96kHz, but the receiver does not. • The multi channel connections are analog, so there is no digital transfer. During playback of a DTS 96/ 24 source, the display doesn't show 96kHz. • The receiver may be on a different mode than STANDARD. • One of the DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT and LOUDNESS features are switched on. • The setting for speakers other than the surround back is set to NO. Remedy • There is no problem. The indicator won't light when the track is not a compressed digital source. • Choose DIGITAL or AUTO with the signal select button (p.51). • This is not a malfunction. Check the manufacturer information for the source. • Switch the LISTENING CH SELECT to 7.1 and switch to the THX Surround EX or Standard TX listening mode (p.49-50). • Switch the LISTENING CH SELECT to AUTO and switch to the HOME THX or STANDARD listening mode (p.49-50). • Switch the LISTENING CH SELECT to 7.1 and switch to the THX Surround EX or Standard TX listening mode (p.49-50). • This is not a malfunction. See the player's manual for more details. • Switch to STANDARD mode (p.49-50). • Turn it/them off. • The source has been downmixed to 48 kHz. Remote control Cannot be remote controlled. Other components can't be operated with the system remote. • The remote control batteries have worn out. • Too far away or bad angle of operation. • There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control. • Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining onto the unit's remote control signal light-receiving window. • A cord is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal on this unit. • The IR -Receiver type is mismatched with the setting. • Locking the settings on the remote control is turned on. • The lock switch on the remote control is set to LOCK. • The preset code settings are wrong. • The battery wore out and the system • Replace the batteries (p.8). • Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel. • Remove the obstacle or operate from another position. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. • Connect cord to the correct jack (p.84). • Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear panel, and set to the other IR Receiver type using the remote control (p.81). • Turn Locking the settings off (p.72). • Set the lock switch to USE (p.9). • Input the correct preset code (p.69). • Reset the proper system settings (p.69). EXPERT 117

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving
EXPERT
There is no problem. The indicator won't
light when the track is not a compressed
digital source.
Choose DIGITAL or AUTO with the signal
select button (p.51).
This is not a malfunction. Check the
manufacturer information for the source.
Switch the LISTENING CH SELECT to
7.1 and switch to the THX Surround EX or
Standard TX listening mode (p.49-50).
Switch the LISTENING CH SELECT to
AUTO and switch to the HOME THX or
STANDARD listening mode (p.49-50).
Switch the LISTENING CH SELECT to
7.1 and switch to the THX Surround EX or
Standard TX listening mode (p.49-50).
This is not a malfunction. See the
player's manual for more details.
Switch to STANDARD mode (p.49-50).
Turn it/them off.
The source has been downmixed to 48
kHz.
Replace the batteries (p.8).
Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote
sensor on the front panel.
Remove the obstacle or operate from
another position.
Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the
front panel to direct light.
Connect cord to the correct jack (p.84).
Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear
panel, and set to the other IR Receiver type
using the remote control (p.81).
Turn Locking the settings off (p.72).
• Set
the lock switch to USE (p.9).
Input the correct preset code (p.69).
Reset the proper system settings (p.69).
A compressed digital source
is being played, but the
digital format indicators
don't light up.
During playback of a
compressed digital source,
the
2
PRO LOGIC or NEO:6
indicators show in the
display.
During playback of a
Surround EX or DTS ES
source on the AUTO setting,
the EX and ES indicators
won't light.
During playback of a
Surround EX or DTS ES
source on the AUTO setting,
the EX and ES indicators
light, but the signal is not
properly processed.
During playback of a DVD
audio source, the player
shows a transfer rate of
96kHz, but the receiver does
not.
During playback of a DTS 96/
24 source, the display doesn't
show 96kHz.
Remote control
Cannot be remote controlled.
Other components can't be
operated with the system
remote.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Although it's a non-PCM digital source
there is a possibility the present track is not
the proper format (5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel).
The digital signal is not being sent with
the source.
The audio is in two channel format.
It has already been Dolby surround
encoded.
The source may be 6.1 playback
compatible, but there is no signal from the
source to indicate this.
The listening mode is set incorrectly for
the source.
The multi channel connections are
analog, so there is no digital transfer.
The receiver may be on a different mode
than STANDARD.
One of the DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT and
LOUDNESS features are switched on.
The setting for speakers other than the
surround back is set to NO.
The remote control batteries have worn
out.
Too far away or bad angle of operation.
There is an obstacle between the
receiver and the remote control.
Strong light such as fluorescent light is
shining onto the unit's remote control signal
light-receiving window.
A cord is connected to the CONTROL IN
terminal on this unit.
The IR -Receiver type is mismatched
with the setting.
Locking the settings
on the remote
control is turned on.
The lock switch on the remote control is
set to LOCK.
The preset code settings are wrong.
The battery wore out and the system