Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai manual Other audio problems, Cause Remedy

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11Additional information

Symptom

Sound is produced from analog components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.).

Cause

Remedy

• The digital input assignment is wrong.

• Assign the digital inputs correctly (see Assigning the

 

digital inputs on page 83).

 

 

• The digital components aren't connected

• Make sure you have properly connected the digital

properly.

component to the corresponding input on the back of the

 

amplifier (see Connecting your equipment on page 12).

 

• The player is not compatible with the source

• Choose a compatible source, or check the component’s

 

you're using, or the player settings are

manual for the correct settings.

 

incorrect.

 

 

 

 

 

• The digital output level has been turned

• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the

 

down on a CD player or other component

neutral position.

 

equipped with digital output level adjustment

 

 

capability.

 

 

 

 

 

• Analog input has been selected.

• Select digital input (see Selecting the input signal type

 

 

on page 44).

 

 

 

When playing an LD the input

The LD is not a Dolby Digital compatible disc.

• Set the input signal to AUTO (see Selecting the input

signal type is 2RF but there is

 

signal type on page 44). Also make sure your LD player is

still no sound.

 

hooked up with analog connections in addition to digital

 

 

and 2RF connections (see Connecting other video

 

 

sources on page 19).

No sound output from the headphones.

The U-shaped connectors that connect the POWER AMP IN terminals to the front channel pre-outs are not connected.

•Reconnect the POWER AMP IN terminals to the front channel pre-outs using the supplied U-shaped connectors (see item 8 in Rear panel on page 12).

No sound is output or a noise is

• A DVD player not compatible with Dolby

• Make sure your DVD player is compatible with Dolby

output when Dolby Digital/DTS

Digital/DTS is being used.

Digital/DTS.

software is played back.

 

 

• The settings on the DVD player are incorrect

• Make sure the player's settings are correct and/or the

 

 

and/or the DTS signal output is turned off.

DTS signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual

 

 

supplied with the DVD player.

 

 

 

 

• The digital output level is turned down on a

• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the

 

CD player or other component equipped with

neutral position.

 

digital output level adjustment capability. (The

 

 

DTS signal has been altered by the player, and

 

 

cannot be read.)

 

 

 

 

No digital output from the DVD

• DVD players do not output digital audio

• To enjoy fully multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs,

player when playing a

when playing these kinds of discs.

connect your DVD player to this amplifier through the

multichannel DVD-Audio or

 

multichannel analog inputs. See Connecting the

SACD disc.

 

multichannel analog outputs on page 16 and also the

 

 

operating instructions that came with your DVD player.

 

 

 

No digital output when playing a

• DVD players do not output digital audio at

• This is not a malfunction. To enjoy fully these discs,

192/176.4 kHz sampling rate

these sampling rates. Usually, players output

connect your DVD player to this amplifier through the

DVD-Audio disc.

the audio from these discs at a downsampled

multichannel analog inputs. See Connecting the

 

rate of 96/88.2 kHz or 48/44.1 kHz. Some discs

multichannel analog outputs on page 16 and also the

 

prohibit all digital output.

operating instructions that came with your DVD player.

 

 

 

During playback of a Dolby

• The listening mode is not set correctly.

• Set the surround back channel to SB CH AUTO (see

Surround EX / DTS ES

 

Using the surround back channel on page 46).

soundtrack, the LS, S and RS

 

 

indicators light but there is no

 

 

surround back channel sound.

 

 

 

 

 

Other audio problems

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Noise is output when scanning a • The scan function performed by the player

• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume

DTS CD.

slightly alters the digital information, making

down to prevent the output of loud noise from your

 

it unreadable.

speakers.

 

 

 

When playing a 96 kHz/24bit disc

• Different discs have different recording

• Turn the volume down.

the sound is too loud.

levels so some may be louder than others.

 

When playing a DTS format LD • The input signal type is set to ANALOG. there is audible noise on the

soundtrack.

•Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Selecting the input signal type on page 44)

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Contents VSA-AX10Ai Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenPage Contents Other connections Using other functionsAdvanced setup Additional informationFeatures Our philosophyBefore you start Checking the supplied accessoriesUsing the remote control Before you start ChapterBefore you start Setting up the remote controlCalibrating the remote control screen Press CalibrateSetting the button alert volume Setting the clockSetting the time-out setting Restarting the remote control Resetting the remote controlLocking the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder VSA-AX10AiConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Portable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting your equipment Plugging in the amplifier About the AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysDisplay Controls and displays Tone Basic remote control displays Controls and displays Remote controlHome menu screens Amplifier menu screens SetupDigital NR Remote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components Subtitle Search ModeAudio TOP MenuGetting started Automatically setting up for surround soundSwitch on the amplifier and your TV Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Change the amplifier input to the source you want to play About the listening modes Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundNeo6 Music settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsListening to your system Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Using the Advanced surround effectsUsing the Home THX modes Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelPro Logic IIx Movie Listening with headphonesListening in stereo PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaUsing the Stream Direct mode Press Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screenSelecting the input signal type AnalogSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Listening to high-sampling formatsChannel Auto Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Surround back channel optionsCreating a center speaker effect Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Using the tone control Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing Midnight and Loudness listening Switching the tone control on or offReducing noise during playback Adjusting the bass and trebleTreble Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Making amplifier settings from the Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSurround Setup menu Speaker SystemsLarge Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ then press EnterSpeaker Distance Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Acoustic Calibration EQSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘Manual’ then press Enter Select ‘Data Copy’ then press EnterHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect a manual setup option and press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Switch the X-Curve on or OFFCurve Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterSelect ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press Enter Checking your surround settingsCycle through the settings screen by screen Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentPress Learning on the remote setup menu Programming signals from other remote controlsPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Press OK to confirm the settings Editing remote control button namesPress Direct Function on the remote setup menu Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuSelect the button you want to rename Press OK when you’ve finishedChoose how you want to change the look of the button Controlling other equipment Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequenceFrom the remote control Home menu press Using multi operationsPress OK when you’re finished Multi OperationUsing System off Switching components on and offUsing the 12 volt trigger System OFFMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Monitoring your recordingUse the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delay Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackWatching video and audio sources independently Switch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Using other functionsEnhancing Sacd playback Using other functions Dimming the display Switching the speaker impedanceResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault amplifier settings Bypass Using speaker system B in another room Using speaker system BSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuOther connections SP B ITU-R is selectedUsing the pre-outs Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Using the i.LINK interface Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierAbout Pqls rate control About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network Using the USB interface Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu ScreenConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘PC Output’ and press EnterInput Assign menu Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Advanced setupAssigning the i.LINK inputs Assigning the video inputs Expert Setup menuSelect ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelOSD Overlay Dynamic Range ControlFunction Rename Edit the name as necessary and press EnterSelect ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter THX Audio SetupVolt Trigger THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Surround Back Speaker PositionAdditional information Optimizing your speaker setupBasic surround setup Additional information ChapterTHX speaker system setup Additional informationPower Additional information TroubleshootingNo sound Listening in surround sound on Other audio problems Cause RemedyVideo Audio sources onSettings Remote controlDisplay This unit’s sensor onLink interface Link messagesUSB interface MiscellaneousAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXPCM Pulse Code Modulation Advanced Speaker Array ASA Maintenance of external surfacesTHX Ultra2 Cinema mode THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7291-A

VSA-AX10Ai specifications

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