Pioneer VSX-D309 manual Additional Information

Additional Information

Symptom			Cause		Remedy
Broadcast	stations	•	Weak radio signal.	• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to
cannot be	selected				page 8).
automatically.
No sound from		•	Speaker settings are incorrect.	• Refer to “SPEAKER setting mode” on
surround or center					page 15 to check the speaker
speakers.
		•	The rear and/or center levels are		settings.
				• Refer to “Setting the volume level of
			turned down.		each channel” on page 19 to check
		• The surround and/or center speakers			the speaker levels.
				• Connect the speakers (refer to page
			are disconnected.		12).
Sound is produced		•	SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.	• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” or
from other					“ANALOG” according to the type of
components, but not
					connections made. (refer to page 28).
from LD or DVD		•	The digital inputs are assigned	• Set the digital input settings correctly
player.			incorrectly, or not at all.		(refer to page 18-19).
No sound is output or		•	SIGNAL SELECT is set to “ANALOG”.	•	Make digital connections (refer to
a noise is output when					page 11) and set SIGNAL SELECT to
software with DTS is
					“DIGITAL” (refer to page 28).
played back.		•	A DVD player not compatible with	•	Refer to the instruction manual
			DTS is used, or the setting of DVD		supplied with the DVD player.
			player is incorrect.
		• The digital output level is adjusted on		•	Set the digital volume level of the
			a CD player or other component		player to full, or to the neutral
			equipped with digital output level		position.
			adjustment capability. (The DTS
			signal has been altered by the player,
			and cannot be read.)

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

•The search function performed by the player slightly alters the digital information, making it unreadable.

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

Cannot be remote •	The remote control batteries have
controlled.	worn out.
• Too far away or bad angle of
	operation.
•	There is an obstacle between the

receiver and the remote control.

• Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining onto the unit's remote control signal light-receiving window.

•Replace the batteries (refer to page 7).

•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 • The FL DIMMER button is pushed. 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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