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12Additional information

Chapter 12:

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.

Power

Symptom

Remedy

The power does not turn on.

• Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet.

 

• Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.

 

 

The receiver suddenly switches

• Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires. If

off or the Phase Control indicator

so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.

blinks.

• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized

 

independent service company.

 

 

During loud playback the power

• Turn down the volume.

suddenly switches off.

• Lower the 40 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 34.

 

• Try switching on the digital safety feature (put the receiver into standby, hold down the SYSTEM SETUP

 

button on the front panel and press STANDBY/ON to switch between SAFETY ON and SAFETY OFF. If

 

the power switches off even with SAFETY ON selected, turn down the volume.

 

 

The unit does not respond when

• Try switching the receiver off then back on again.

the buttons are pressed.

• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.

 

 

AMP ERR blinks in the display,

• The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer

then the power automatically

authorized independent service company for help.

switches off. The MCACC blinks

 

and the power does not turn on.

 

OVERHEAT blinks in the display then the power automatically switches off.

•Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. Check the safety precautions on pages 2–3 for information on improving heat dispersal.

No sound

Symptom

No sound is output when an input source is selected.

No sound output from the front speakers.

Remedy

•Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting (press SPEAKERS).

•Make sure the correct input source is selected.

•Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.

•Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press SIGNAL SELECT).

•Check that the source component is connected properly (see Connecting your equipment on page 11).

•Check that the speakers are connected properly (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).

No sound from the surround or center speakers.

•Check that the Stereo listening mode isn’t selected; select one of the surround listening modes (see Listening in surround sound on page 26).

•Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 37).

•Check the channel level settings (see Channel Level on page 38).

•Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).

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Contents VSX-80TXVVSX-80TXV-S Responsible Party Name Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityModel Number Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation 02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Basic Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Use an optical cable for the connection Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks DVR, VCR, etcCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysOver / ATT Controls and displays DisplaySleep MULTI-ROOMInput Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver SelectSource Multi OPEShift MuteAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Standard surround soundSetting the effect options Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Use the +/- buttons to set it as necessaryListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the tone controls Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceFront Align Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select a setup option Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Tip Crossover NetworkTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceSpecify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system THX Speaker SetupSelect ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Other connections Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connections ChapterSaving channel presets Connecting using HdmiUsing XM HD Surround Other connectionsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsAbout Hdmi Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections2nd Zone setting only.1 Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakersLarge Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers Surround Back System multi-room setup Using the multi-room controlsBasic multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls Press ControlUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 12VDVD/LD Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player AudioInput Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Assigning the Hdmi inputsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup Video Converter SetupMulti-Room and IR receiver setup Volt Trigger setupReducing the level of an analog signal Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingSwitching the speaker impedance Using other functions Using the sleep timerResetting the system Display shows RESET?Programming signals from other remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Using multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoRemote control DisplayXM radio messages SR cable is connected, butWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX THX Games Mode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX MusicModeMultichannel signal formats AutoAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation
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