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Symptom	Cause	Remedy
Can't record audio.	• You are trying to make an analog recording	•You can only record analog to analog, or digital to digital.
	from a digital signal, or a digital recording of
	an analog source.

	• The digital source is copy protected.	• You can't record digital sources that have been copy
		protected.

	• The analog REC jacks have not been	• Check your analog connections (see Connecting analog
	connected properly.	audio sources on page 26).

Subwoofer output is very low.	• The bass attenuator is set too low.	• See Bass Peak Level on page 86 to adjust the setting.

	• The speaker settings result in very little	• Change your subwoofer setting to one of the following in
	audio signal being sent to the subwoofer.	the Speaker Setting on page 51:
		Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES
		Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS

Everything seems to be set up	• The speakers are out of phase.	• Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on
correctly, but the playback sound		the receiver are matched with the corresponding
is odd.		terminals on the speakers (page 28).

Noise or hum can be heard even	• There is electrical interference from another	• Check that personal computers or other digital
when there is no sound being	component or appliance.	components connected to the same power source are not
input.		causing interference.

There seems to be a time lag	• The subwoofer channel can be delayed	• See Automatically setting up for surround sound on
between the speakers and the	slightly if run through a low-pass ﬁlter.	page 12 to set up your system again using MCACC (this
output of the subwoofer.		will automatically compensate for a delay in the
		subwoofer output).

Video

Symptom	Cause	Remedy

No image is output when an input is selected.

• The video connections are incorrect.	• Make sure the video component is connected correctly
	(see pages 19–27).

• You are using component video	• Using the video converter, video signals can be
connections for your source, but not for your	converted from a composite or S-video input to a
TV.	component video output, but not vice-versa. See About the
	video converter on page 16 for more on this.

	• You are using component video	• Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 76
	connections and the component video inputs	to make sure you’re assigned the correct input.
	are assigned incorrectly.

	• The DVD/video player settings are incorrect. • Set correctly. Refer to the instruction manual supplied
		with the DVD/video player.

	• The video input selected on the TV monitor	• Set correctly. Refer to the instruction manual supplied
	is incorrect.	with the TV.

	• Even though the sub room monitor is	• Press the MULTI ROOM&SOURCE ON/OFF button to
	connected properly, the multi-room feature is	switch it on.
	switched off.

	• The component video inputs are assigned	• Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 76
	to a video component connected only to the	to make sure the component video assign for that video
	composite or S-Video terminals.	component is switched to OFF.

The System Setup screen	• The MONITOR OUT jack hasn't been	• Connect the MONITOR OUT jack to the TV monitor (see
doesn't appear.	connected.	Connecting your TV on page 18).
	• You connected your TV to the MULTI ROOM
	& SOURCE MONITOR OUT jack instead of
	the main MONITOR OUT jack.

	• Some TVs connected to the receiver with	• When the receiver is in standby, switch to COLOR
	component video cables do not display the	BURST OFF by holding down the MULTI JOG CONTROL
	System Setup screen when the Color Burst	RETURN button and pressing STANDBY/ON. (the
	feature is on.	current setting appears in the display).

Screen noise when playing back	• The video source signal has a problem.	• If your video connections use mixed cable types (for
a video source.		example RCA standard video to a component video
		connection), you may want to try connecting your system

using only one cable type (for example, use RCA standard video cable for all connections).

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Contents VSX-9300TX Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Using other functionsAdvanced setup Controlling other equipmentBefore you start Chapter FeaturesChecking the supplied accessories Before you startOpening the front panel Using the remote controlInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationRemote control battery indicator Operating range of the remote controlBefore you start Introduction to home theater Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Minute guide ChapterConnect your speakers 02 5 minute guideMinute guide Use the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your systemLarge Enter ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’ ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. PressFollow the instructions on-screen Other problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel About the video converter Connecting your equipmentDigital audio cables Connecting your equipment About cable typesWhen making cable connections Analog audio cablesConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerVSX-9300TX Connecting the multichannel analog outputsSTB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources DVD player Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Tape deck, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesPortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Banana plug connections Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersAM loop antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ftAbout the AC outlet Stereo Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter STANDBY/ONControls and displays Tuned Controls and displays DisplayControls and displays Remote control Movie / Music Remote SetupAudio TV InputListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Advanced effect modes Listening to your systemMovie listening modes Basic modesMusic listening modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsPro Logic IIx Music See above Listening in stereo Listening with headphonesAdjusting the advanced effect level Neo6 Music settingsListening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Listening to your system Using the surround back channelSurround back channel options Panel Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-samplingIf you’re using the remote, press Receiver Press HI-BIT HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING on the frontMulti CH Using the tone controlSwitching the tone control on or off Adjusting the bass and trebleReducing noise during playback Release the button when you see the setting you wantListening to dual mono soundtracks Finding a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationMPX mode Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to memorized station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Select the setting you want to adjust Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menuSpeaker Setting Surround Setup menuSurround back speaker setting Normal surround settingChannel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menuSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menuControlling other equipment Chapter Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipmentControlling other equipment Programming signals from other remote controlsDisc Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsMenu GuideMode Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsSubtitle DispExit TOPRepeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you want Controlling other equipment Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceTo add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press Enter Using multi operationsPress Multi Operation Using System off Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Making an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackDimming the display Press the Multi Control button for the component Using other functions Switching the speaker impedanceAdvanced remote control features Editing remote control display namesAdjusting the remote control backlight Using other functionsClearing remote control settings Using other functions Resetting the system Other connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersMaking multi-room connections Basic multi-room setupSurrBack System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningPress Control Using the multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Other connectionsOther connections Cnnecting additional amplifiersPress Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USB Other connections Using the USB interfaceUSB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Select the setting you want to adjust then press Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter System Setup menuAssigning the digital inputs Advanced setupTHX Cinema Setup Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Function RenameSelect either Phono or Line PHONO/LINE SetupSelect ‘PHONO/LINE Setup’ from the System Setup menu When you’re finished, select ‘Exit’Volt Trigger Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSelect ‘Expert’ then press Enter Advanced setup Expert setup menuCrossover Network Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuSelect ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Fine Channel DelayAcoustic Calibration EQ Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingSelect ‘DATA CHECK’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘DATA COPY’ then press EnterHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic CalibrationProfessional Acoustic Calibration If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and press Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect a setup option Select ‘Professional’Bass Peak Level Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menuChoose the setting that you want Select ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menuDynamic Range Control Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationNo sound Additional informationSymptom Cause Other audio problemsAudio sources on VideoDisplay SettingsUSB interface Remote controlAdditional information Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX DVR Additional information Preset code brandsDVD CD-RMaintenance of external surfaces Additional information SpecificationsOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation