Pioneer VSX-45TX Owner's Manual - Page 113

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components. Other audio problems Subwoofer output is very low. During multichannel playback, there is no sound output from one speaker. A multi channel DVD source appears to be downmixed from 2 channels during playback. Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically. Noise or hum can be heard even when there is no sound being input. When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output. When playing a DTS format LD there is noise audible on the soundtrack. Audio doesn't record (in some cases, even if video does). Cause • SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly. • The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all. • The digital components aren't connected properly. • The player is not compatible with the source you're using, or the player settings are incorrect. • The MULTI CH IN mode has been selected. • The digital output level has been turned down on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability. • Settings route signal away from subwoofer. • That speaker is set to NO. • The source is coming from something other than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for example, digital PCM output, etc.) • Incorrect frequency. • The antenna is not connected. • Digital cables are near the antenna terminals and wires. • The antenna is poorly positioned. • Interference caused by other equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.). • Weak radio signals. • There is electrical interference from another component or appliance. • The search function performed by the player interferes with the reading of digital information. • The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG. • You are trying to make an analog recording from a digital signal, or a digital recording of an analog source. • The digital source is copy protected. • The jacks for recording have not been connected properly. Remedy • Set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO or according to the type of connections made (see page 45). • Set the digital input settings correctly (see pages 12, 23, and especially 91). • Check all connections. • Choose a compatible source, or check the player's manual for the correct settings. • Choose one of the listening modes (see pages 46-48). The MULTI CH IN switches off automatically. • Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position. • To get more signal to the subwoofer set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the front speakers (see pages 40-41). • Set the speaker to YES. • Check the MULTI CH IN connection (see page 21) and select the type of playback with the MULTI CH IN button (see page 53). • Tune in the correct frequency. • Connect the antenna (see page 24). • Route digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires. • Adjust the direction and position for best reception. • Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver. • Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise. • Connect an outdoor AM or FM antenna (see page 24). • Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not causing interference. • This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers. • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (see page 45). • You can only record analog to analog, or digital to digital. Make sure the playback and recording components are hooked up with the same kind of connections. • You can't record digital sources that have been copy protected. • Check connections (see pages 20 & 22). 113 EXPERT