DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH operating instructions Additional information, Other audio problems

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13Additional information

SymptomRemedy

No sound from surround back speakers.

•Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 47).

•Make sure surround back processing is set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 32.

•If the source is Dolby Surround EX or DTS ES with no flag to indicate 6.1 compatibility, then with surround back processing set to SBch Auto, there will be no sound from the surround back speakers. In this case, set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 32).

•If the source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure that surround back processing is set to SBch ON and a surround mode is selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 28).

•Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 19). If only one surround back speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the left channel speaker terminal.

No sound from subwoofer.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up.

 

• If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.

 

• Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 47).

 

• The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the characteristics of your other

 

speakers (see Speaker Setting on page 47)

 

• If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your speaker settings to

 

Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 47).

 

• Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or a very quiet setting (see Setting the Audio options on

 

page 71).

 

• Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 48).

No sound from one speaker.

•Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 19).

•Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 48).

•Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 47).

•The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect listening mode, you may be able to create the missing channel (see Listening in surround sound on page 28).

Sound is produced from analog

• Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 31).

components, but not from digital

• Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected to

ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.).

(see The Input Setup menu on page 67).

 

• Check the digital output settings on the source component.

 

• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.

 

• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input source.

 

 

No sound is output or a noise is

• Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.

output when Dolby Digital/DTS

• Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.

software is played back.

• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.

No sound when using the System Setup or Status menu.

•If the HDMI input source is selected, sound is muted until exiting either menu.

•If sound is muted in the sub zone (ZONE 2), it will be restored after exiting the System Setup menu.

Other audio problems

Symptom

Remedy

Broadcast stations cannot be

For FM broadcasts

selected automatically, or there is

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.

considerable noise in radio

• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 22).

broadcasts.

For AM broadcasts

 

• Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.

 

• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 22).

 

• Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc.

 

Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.

 

 

A multichannel DVD source

• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

appears to be downmixed to 2

on page 56).

channels during playback.

 

Noise is output when scanning a • This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital information,

DTS CD.

making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning.

 

 

When playing a DTS format LD

• Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 31).

there is audible noise on the

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Model NumberResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Using other functionsHdmi Control Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Minute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSpeaker configuration in the OSD Switch on the receiver and your TVProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to playUsing Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to select Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guideUsing Full Band Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to selectFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box VSX-94TXHConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputsConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersFront Left Right Surround Left Right Back left Back rightBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections 10 mm 3/8Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1FM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectStatus Multi OPEShift SOURCEListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo TipChoosing the input signal Selecting Mcacc presetsWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterListening to the radio Using the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Front AlignIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing Mcacc presets System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterUsing XM Radio Watching photos and video contentConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio Using Sirius Radio Using the XM MenuConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to channel presetsPress Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioSelecting channels and browsing by genre Connecting using Hdmi Using the Sirius MenuSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.1 HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma displayConnecting the multichannel analog inputs About HdmiSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsOther connections Speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersNormal default or Speaker B in Surround back speaker To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords toBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneUse the Input Selector dial to select the source For the zone you have selectedConnecting an IR receiver Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerMULTI-ZONE remote controls InputUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display DVD playerConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack onRear panel of the receiver Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterPersonal computer Hdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi options Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Multi Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays OSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu You will return to the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsPlaying a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordReducing the level of an analog signal Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayUsing other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Status to check the system settingsDSP Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyRemote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offSelect the button for the command you want to input Press Multi OPEControlling 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 sensorTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationPhase Control feature VideoSettings Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Remote control 96 kHzHdcp Error shows in the display ErrorIPod messages No Music TrackXM radio messages Sirius radio messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTOTHX Cinema PRO LogicMultichannel signal formats THX Games Mode aXM Radio Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingDTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/Discrete Movie a MOVIE+THX aPro Logic llx Movie a AutoDirect Pure Direct Sacd Direct VSX-94TXH or Straight decoding VSX-92TXHAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitFeatures Additional information Our philosophyTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Information courtesy of the Deafness Research FoundationPioneer Corporation
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