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10Additional information

Problem

No sound from surround or center speakers.

Remedy

Refer to Speaker setting on page 36 to check the speaker settings.

Refer to Setting the relative volume level of each channel on page 39 to check the speaker levels.

Connect the speakers properly (refer to pages 18–19).

Noise during playback of a cassette deck.

Move the cassette deck further from your receiver, until the noise disappears.

Sound is produced from other components, but not from LD or DVD player.

Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of connections made. (refer to page 31).

Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 38).

Make digital connections (refer to page 14) and set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (refer to page 31).

Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back.

Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position.

Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player.

When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output.

This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.

Can’t operate the remote

• Replace the batteries (refer to page 6).

control.

• 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.

 

 

The display is dark or off.

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.

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Contents VSX-D412VSX-D512 Important Notice Page Contents Making recordings Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Making cable connectionsBefore you start Operating range of remote control unit Remote control may not work properly if23ft 7m 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Minute guide Listening to Surround Sound Hook up your DVD playerHook up your TV 02 5 minute guide Connect your speakersPlay a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking Minute guide02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup 1chPress Enter Digital audio cords/Optical cables Connecting upAudio/Video cords Video cables VSX-D512 onlyConnecting up Connecting digital components Connecting audio componentsArrows indicate the direction of the audio signal Signal Connecting up Connecting DVD 5.1 channel componentsConnecting video components Arrows indicateConnecting antennas FM wire antennaAntenna snap connectors Connecting up AM loop antennaUsing external antennas To improve FM receptionConnecting the speakers Speaker terminalsSnap shut the speaker terminal to secure Hints on speaker placement Connecting up AC outlet By connecting a control cord optionalOperating other Pioneer components Controls and displays Remote Control VSX-D512 Controls and displays Subtitle GuideUse to display the guides on a digital TV TV Control buttonsDVD Tuner controls DVD Control buttonsEnter Controls and displays Front PanelSTANDBY/ON Tuner EditMidnight Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volumesQuick Setup LoudnessControls and displays Display Loudness Tuner indicatorsMaster volume level Lights during Loudness listeningStandard modes Playing sources Introduction to Sound ModesStereo/Direct Advanced Surround modesChoosing the input signal Using Stereo/DirectPlaying sources Using Advanced Surround Using Loudness and Midnight listeningPlaying sources Listening to multi-channel playback Playing other sources Using the tone controlsPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESSPlaying sources Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs Select DVD/LD if it is not already selectedSetting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup Speaker settingSubwoofer setting Subwoofer setting Setting up the receiverSpeaker setting Crossover frequency settingCenter speaker distance setting LFE attenuator settingFront speaker distance setting Surround speaker distance set- tingCoaxial digital input setting Dynamic range control settingDual mono setting Optical digital input settingUse Level +/- to adjust the speaker levels in turn When you’re done, press Test Tone to turn off the test tonePress Standard Press Test Tone to output the test tone Manual tuning Using the tuner Listening to the radioAutomatic tuning High speed tuningUsing the tuner Tuning directly to a station VSX-D512 onlyImproving FM stereo sound Using the tuner Saving station presets Tune to a station you want to memo RizeDisplay shows ST. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class Choose the station preset you want to name Using the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Input the name you wantMaking Recordings Making an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingVCR/DVR DVD/LDTV/SAT CD-R/TAPELED blinks again Direct function VSX-D512 onlyLED lights LED blinks345 Select Channel VolumeInput DiscControlling the rest of your system Controls for other components VSX-D512 onlyEnter Channel Manufacturer Manufacturer CodeSTB SATELLITE/CATV On digital STBCD-R VCRDVD Recorder TapePlace the antenna farther away from the equipment causing Additional information TroubleshootingAdjust the Master Volume ReceiverFront panel refer to Additional informationNo sound from surround or center speakers Remove the obstacle or operate from another positionVideo Section Additional information SpecificationsAmplifier Section FM Tuner Section16-9/16 W x 6-4/16 H x 15-8/16 D Power Consumption 260 WDimensions Furnished PartsAdditional information Additional information Additional information Pioneer Corporation TNGZW/02L00001 Printed XRB3019-A
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