Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Remedy, FM broadcasts, AM broadcasts

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

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 service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The power does not turn ON.

•The power plug is disconnected.

•The protection circuit may have been activated.

•Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

•Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed.

• Static electricity caused by dry air.

•Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

No sound is output when a function

•

Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

is selected.

•

Sound is muted.

connected correctly (see p. 8-15).

 

• Press MUTE on the remote control.

 

• The volume is turned down.

• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.

 

• The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON.

• Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.

 

• Speakers are turned OFF.

• Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the

 

 

 

speakers you connected.

 

• DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is set

• Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p. 38)

 

 

incorrectly.

 

No image is output when a function

•

Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

is selected.

 

 

connected correctly (see p.9).

 

• The input source is not properly

• Press the correct function button.

 

 

selected.

 

 

 

 

 

Considerable noise in radio

•

Incorrect frequency.

broadcasts.

• The antenna is not connected.

 

•

AC-3 RF and/or digital cables are

 

 

near the antenna terminals and

 

 

wires.

•Tune in the correct frequency.

•Connect the antenna (see p.12).

•Route AC-3 RF and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

FM broadcasts

•The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned.

•Weak radio signals.

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

•Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see p.12).

AM broadcasts

•The AM antenna is poorly positioned.

•Weak radio signals.

•Interference caused by other equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).

•Adjust the direction and position for best reception.

•Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (see p.12).

•Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver.

•Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise.

Broadcast stations cannot be selected

• Weak radio signals.

• Connect an outdoor antenna (see

 

p.12).

automatically.

 

 

 

Sub woofer output is very low

• Settings route signal away from

• To get more signal to the sub

Sub woofer

woofer set it to PLUS or choose

 

 

 

SMALL for the FRONT speakers

 

 

(see p.24-25).

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Contents VSX-29TX For Canadian model Important NoticeImportant Safety Instructions Information to UserFeatures Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartInstalling the Receiver Opening the Front PanelConnecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components Audio cordsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesOptical cable External Decoder Input Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerDVD/LD player Or LD player Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksUsing external antennas AntennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionPowered sub woofer SpeakersSpeaker terminals Front SpeakersSpeaker placement Connecting Additional Amplifiers Power connections AC OutletsSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX= Master Volume Displays & ControlsFront Panel Signal Select button See p.38 @ Loudness button See p.41 Tape 2 Monitor button See p.59# Midnight button See p.40 $ Digital NR button See p.39Display Remote Control Basic Receiver LCD Screens Receiver Main ScreenReceiver SUB Screen Initial Set Up Setting Up the Remote ControlPress Remote Setup on the remote control Press the LCD Commander buttonInitial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound Speaker Setting Press Setup OK to return to the System Setup Menu If you want to change a setting before proceedingChannel Delay MenuChannel Level Press the Channel Level buttonAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test ToneAuto mode Manual modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Crossover Network Press Crossover Network Choose a crossover frequency80 Hz 100 HzBass Peak Level Manager Dynamic Range Control Digital Input Select Basic Playback Playing Source with Stereo SoundStandard mode Home THX Cinema modeSound Modes Stereo mode DSP modesHall JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurround operation Press ReceiverPlaying Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Back LightSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function 96kHz 24bit PerformanceListening in Midnight Listening Mode External decoder playbackMain screen or on the front panel Listening in Loudness mode Adjusting bass and treble tone controlBass + Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel only Direct playbackPress FL Dimmer Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningMPX Mode Direct Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyPress Tuner Press Band button on the remote to select the band FM or AMUsing the front panel Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you desire To step through each channel in orderRemote Control of Other components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling settings stored in the remote control Exit Select Function blink on the remote control If you want to cancel the Remote Setup modePress the Learning button You want to control the Tuner button cannot beLocking the Settings Lock symbolPress Exit to return to the LEARNING/SELECT Function screen Using Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD player operationsCD player operations Disc= RDM ~ Track= Edit Mode MD operationsName ~ DispTV operations Standard TV screenDigital TV screen Catv operations STB DTV operationsDigital Tuner screen STB satellite tuner operations Satellite Tuner screenOFF/ON L1-3Cassette deck operations DeckSINGLE/DECK REC MuteOther screen for preset operations VCR operationsTV/VCR CD-R operationsUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecording from Video Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorMulti Operations Performing multi operations System OFF FUNCTION. Press the Receiver buttonUsing System OFF Select a stop or a power commandPress Exit to leave the System OFF set up mode Press the System OFF buttonResetting the Remote Control Setting up the direct functionSet up example Multi-RoomMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room IR receiver MR-100MULTI-ROOM set up Select the Volume Level by pressing Variable or FixedPress the Multi Room button Select the IR Receiver typeUsing the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system Press the Multi Room & Source buttonPress the Control button Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system Press Masuter Volume +/- to adjustVolume Control Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic SurroundTroubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesEIA

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