Pioneer VSX-36TX Owner's Manual - Page 87

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom No sound from surround or center speakers. Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components. No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back. The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back. When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output. Cannot be remote controlled. The display is dark. The OVER indicator is constantly lit. When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS format LD there is noise audible on the soundtrack. Cause Remedy • Speaker settings are incorrect. • The rear and/or center levels are turned down. • The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected. • See "SPEAKER SETTING" on p.32-33 to check the speaker settings. • See "CHANNEL LEVEL" p.35-36 to check the speaker levels. • Connect the speakers (see p.19). • SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly. • The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all. • Set SIGNAL SELECT to "AUTO" or according to the type of connections made (see p. 47). • Set the digital input settings correctly (see p.31). • 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 has been turned down 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.) • The speakers are tunred OFF. • Make digital connections (see p.13) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "AUTO" (see p.47). • 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. • Turn the speakers ON. • Disc being played back has a huge • Use the STANDARD mode to get amount of information on it. the best results (see p.44). • The search function performed by the player interferes with the reading of digital information. • The remote control batteries have worn out. • Too far away or bad angle of operation. • This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers. • Replace the batteries (see p.10). • Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see p.11). • 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. • 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. • Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear panel, and set to the other IR Receiver type using the remote control. •The FL DIMMER button is pushed. • Press FL DIMMER on the front panel repeatedly to return to the default setting (see p.52). • If you are using an analog source, • Press the INPUT ATT button (see the signal is too strong. p.27). • If you are using a digital source, there is too much information for the receiver to handle. • The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG. • For 2/DTS sources put the receiver in STANDARD mode (see p.44). • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL. 87