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Symptom

Cause

Remedy

No sound output from the front

• The U-shaped connectors that connect the

• Reconnect the POWER AMP IN terminals to the front

speakers.

POWER AMP IN terminals to the front

channel pre-outs using the supplied U-shaped connectors

 

channel pre outs are not connected.

(see item 8 in Rear panel on page 12).

 

 

 

 

• The front speakers are connected to the B

• Connect the front speakers to the A speaker system

 

speaker system jack.

jacks (see Installing your speaker system on page 24).

 

 

 

No sound from the surround or

• Speaker settings are incorrect. (for

• Check you speaker settings in Speaker Systems on

center speakers.

example, they have been set to NO).

page 52.

 

 

 

 

• The surround and/or center levels are

• Check the levels in Channel Level on page 54.

 

turned down.

 

 

 

 

 

• The surround and/or center speakers are

• Check Installing your speaker system on page 24 to

 

disconnected.

make sure the speakers are connected correctly.

 

 

 

 

• The STEREO listening mode has been

• Choose a surround listening mode (see Listening in

 

selected.

surround sound on page 39).

 

 

 

 

• Speaker system B is selected.

• Select speaker system A (see Switching the speaker

 

 

system on page 75).

•The 2 channel input setting is selected when using the multichannel analog inputs or the USB interface.

•Change the setting accordingly (see Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channels on page 45).

No sound from surround back speakers.

• Surround back speakers are set to NO.

• Set the surround back speakers to LARGE or SMALL

 

(see Speaker Systems on page 52).

•The SB CH mode is switched off.• Set the surround back channel to SB CH ON (see page 46).

• The source is not a 6.1 channel playback

• Choose an Advanced surround listening mode (see

source.

Listening in surround sound on page 39).

 

 

• The surround back speakers are

• Check Installing your speaker system on page 24 to

disconnected.

make sure the speakers are connected correctly.

 

 

• The surround back channel is on the 1

• Connect the speaker to the surround back left channel

speaker setting, and your speaker is

output (Installing your speaker system on page 24).

connected to the right channel output.

 

•The wrong input setting is selected when using the multichannel analog inputs or the USB interface.

•Change the setting accordingly (see Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channels on page 45).

 

• The SB CH MODE is switched to AUTO and

• You can still listen with surround back sound by setting

 

the Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software

the surround back channel to SB CH ON (page 46).

 

you’re playing has no flag to indicate it is 6.1

 

 

compatible.

 

 

 

 

No sound from subwoofer.

• The subwoofer is disconnected or switched

• Connect or switch on the subwoofer (see Installing your

 

off.

speaker system on page 24).

 

 

 

 

• The subwoofer's settings are incorrect.

• Set the subwoofer (see Speaker Systems on page 52).

 

 

 

 

 

• Set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker Systems

 

 

on page 52).

 

 

 

 

• The crossover frequency is set too low.

• Set the crossover frequency to a (higher) frequency that

 

 

matches your speaker characteristics (see Speaker

 

 

Systems on page 52)

 

 

 

 

• The bass attenuator is set too low.

• See Bass Peak Level on page 86 to adjust the setting.

 

 

 

 

• The subwoofer's levels are too low.

• See Channel Level on page 54 to check the speaker

 

 

levels.

 

 

• Check the volume control on the subwoofer to make

 

 

sure it is turned up.

No sound from one speaker.

• The speaker setting has been set to NO.

• Change the setting in Speaker Systems on page 52.

• The speaker level is too low.

• Check the level in Channel Level on page 54.

 

 

• The speaker isn’t connected properly.

• Check Installing your speaker system on page 24 to

 

make sure the speaker is connected correctly.

• The source has no sound output for that

• By choosing an Advanced surround listening mode (see

channel.

Listening in surround sound on page 39), you may be able

 

to create an extra channel for the speaker.

 

 

The program indicator lights for • A mute signal is recorded on the channel.

 

a channel, but no sound is

 

output from the corresponding

 

speaker.

 

 

 

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Contents VSA-AX10Ai Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentPage Contents Advanced setup Using other functionsOther connections Additional informationOur philosophy FeaturesUsing the remote control Checking the supplied accessoriesBefore you start Before you start ChapterCalibrating the remote control screen Setting up the remote controlBefore you start Press CalibrateSetting the clock Setting the button alert volumeSetting the time-out setting Locking the remote control Resetting the remote controlRestarting the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB VSA-AX10Ai Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorderConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources About the video converter Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Portable DVD player, etc Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsAbout the AC outlet Connecting your equipment Plugging in the amplifierControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterDisplay Controls and displays Tone Controls and displays Remote control Basic remote control displaysHome menu screens Setup Amplifier menu screensDigital NR TV control menu screens Remote control displays for other componentsOperating menus for additional components Audio Search ModeSubtitle TOP MenuSwitch on the amplifier and your TV Automatically setting up for surround soundGetting started Getting started ChapterEnter Getting startedChecking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Surround SetupPlaying a source Change the amplifier input to the source you want to play Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAbout the listening modes Listening in surround soundDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Neo6 Music settingsListening to your system Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsAdjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelListening in stereo Listening with headphonesPro Logic IIx Movie PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaPress Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screen Using the Stream Direct modeAnalog Selecting the input signal typeListening to high-sampling formats Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channelsChannel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Listening to your system Using the surround back channelAuto Surround back channel optionsUse the Option +/- buttons to change the setting Creating a center speaker effectVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Using Midnight and Loudness listening Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing the tone control Switching the tone control on or offAdjusting the bass and treble Reducing noise during playbackTreble Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Surround Setup menu Chapter Surround Setup menuMaking amplifier settings from the Surround Setup menu Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSpeaker Systems Surround Setup menuLarge Select ‘Channel Level’ then press Enter Channel LevelSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySpeaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘Manual’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Select ‘Data Copy’ then press EnterHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select a manual setup option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘Professional’ then press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressCurve Switch the X-Curve on or OFFUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterChecking your surround settings Select ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press EnterCycle through the settings screen by screen Recalling preset codes Using the remote control with other componentsControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterControlling other equipment Select a setting typeProgramming signals from other remote controls Press Learning on the remote setup menuPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Press Direct Function on the remote setup menu Editing remote control button namesPress OK to confirm the settings Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuPress OK when you’ve finished Select the button you want to renameChoose how you want to change the look of the button Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequence Controlling other equipment Multi Operation and System OffPress OK when you’re finished Using multi operationsFrom the remote control Home menu press Multi OperationUsing the 12 volt trigger Switching components on and offUsing System off System OFFUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delayWatching video and audio sources independently Using other functions Switch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct modeEnhancing Sacd playback Switching the speaker impedance Using other functions Dimming the displayUsing other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault amplifier settings Bypass Switching the speaker system Using speaker system BUsing speaker system B in another room Other connectionsOther connections Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuBi-amping your front speakers SP B ITU-R is selectedBi-wiring your speakers Using the pre-outsConnecting additional amplifiers Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifier Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout i.LINK About Pqls rate controlCreating an i.LINK network Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu Screen Using the USB interfaceConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Select ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Advanced Mcacc output using your PCAdvanced setup Chapter Advanced setupInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAdvanced setup Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs Select ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Expert Setup menuAssigning the video inputs Multi in OFF USB OFFBass Peak Level OSD AdjustmentFunction Rename Dynamic Range ControlOSD Overlay Edit the name as necessary and press EnterTHX Audio Setup Select ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press EnterVolt Trigger Surround Back Speaker Position THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Basic surround setup Optimizing your speaker setup Additional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information THX speaker system setupAdditional information Troubleshooting PowerNo sound Listening in surround sound on Cause Remedy Other audio problemsAudio sources on VideoRemote control SettingsThis unit’s sensor on DisplayLink messages Link interfaceMiscellaneous USB interfaceDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalPCM Pulse Code Modulation THX Ultra2 Cinema mode Maintenance of external surfacesAdvanced Speaker Array ASA THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7291-A
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