Pioneer VSX-21 Operating Instructions - Page 55

Additional Information Symptom Cause Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected • Weak radio signals. automatically. • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 8). No sound from surround or center speakers. • Speaker settings are incorrect. • The rear and/or center levels are turned down. • The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected. • Refer to "SPEAKER setting mode" on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to "Setting the volume level of each channel" on page 21 to check the speaker levels. • Connect the speakers (refer to page 13). Sound is produced from other components, but not from LD or DVD player. • SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly. • The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all. • Set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" or "ANALOG" according to the type of connections made (refer to page 29). • Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 16, 20, 21). No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back. • SIGNAL SELECT is set to "ANALOG". • A DVD player not compatible with DTS is used, or the setting of the DVD player is incorrect. • The digital output level is adjusted on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability. (The DTS signal has been altered by the player, and cannot be read.) • Make digital connections (refer to page 11) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" (refer to page 29). • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position. The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back. • The overload indicator is lighting (refer to page 24). • Set the ADVANCED THEATER mode to STANDARD (refer to page 32). When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output. • The search function performed by the player slightly alters the digital information, making it unreadable. • This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers. Cannot be remote controlled. • 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 lightreceiving window. • A cord is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal on this unit. • Replace the batteries (refer to page 6). • Operate within 23 feet (7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (refer to page 7). • 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. The display is dark. • The FL DIMMER button is pushed. • Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. 55