Pioneer Troubleshooting Audio Issues with VSX-53TX Stereo System
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Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

Symptom

Cause

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Other audio problems

 

 

 

Subwoofer output is very low. • Settings route signal away from sub-

• To get more signal to the subwoofer

 

 

woofer.

set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the

 

 

 

front speakers (see page 39).

 

 

 

 

 

During multi channel playback, there is no sound output from one speaker.

• That speaker is set to NO.

• Set the speaker to YES.

A multi channel DVD source appears to be downmixed from 2 channels during playback.

•The source is coming from something other than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for example, digital PCM output, etc.)

•Check the MULTI CH IN connection (see page 21) and select the type of playback with the MULTI CH IN button (see page 53).

Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

•Incorrect frequency.

•The antenna is not connected.

•Digital cables are near the antenna ter- minals and wires.

•Tune in the correct frequency.

•Connect the antenna (see page 24).

•Route digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

Broadcast stations cannot be • The antenna is poorly positioned. selected automatically.

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

•Weak radio signals.

•Adjust the direction and position for best reception.

•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.

•Connect an outdoor AM or FM antenna (see page 24).

Noise or hum can be heard even when there is no sound being input.

•There is electrical interference from another component or appliance.

•Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not caus- ing interference.

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

•The search function performed by the player interferes with the reading of digi- tal information.

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

When playing a DTS format LD • The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG. there is noise audible on the

soundtrack.

•Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (see page 44).

Audio doesn't record (in some cases, even if video does).

•You are trying to make an analog record- ing from a digital signal, or a digital recording of an analog source.

•The digital source is copy protected.

•The jacks for recording have not been connected properly.

•You can only record analog to analog, or digital to digital. Make sure the play- back and recording components are hooked up with the same kind of con- nections.

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

•Check connections (see pages 20 and 22).

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Contents Page Page Page Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc FeaturesB fore You Start12V Trigger Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingPreparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesBefore You Start Loading the batteriesOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cm ReceiverHome Theater The Basics EasDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePartDigital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Speaker terminals Speaker ConnectionsAssigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitAuto Surround Sound Setup Easy Setup Guide PartFor loud test tones Check the speaker settings on the OSDNormal use Playing a DVD with Surround SoundComponent Video Input Default Settings Connecting your TVVideo Component videoConnecting a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsSatellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components Audio cords Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsPreparation Not a PCM-only output Connecting Digital Audio Components Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default Settings AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Bi-wiring your speakersPlacing Your Speakers Power Connections AC OutletsSpeaker placement Front Panel Displays& Controlsand ControlsSignal Select button see Master Volume dialSB CH Mode button see Setup MIC jack seeRemote Control BASS/TREBLE buttons see Multi Operation button Signal SEL button see+/- buttons EFFECT/CH SEL buttonRemote Setup button Master Volume +/- buttonsTOP MENU/GUIDE button 16 ////ENTER buttonsDisplay Back Panel MULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminal see AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxSpeakers terminals see Digital in terminals seeSetting you want in a particular menu Through the menus. When you haveTurn on the receiver and your TV. Press TrolExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Surround Back SystemIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select it Through the Normal setup menus Normal SetupWhen you have the setting you want Use the  buttons to select NormalFront default setting is Small Speaker SettingCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallUse the  buttons to choose With the  buttons chooseNumber YES or NO, X1 or X2 Size Large or Small for each setChannel Level Setting mode with the  buttonsIsn’t use the  buttons to select Level Manual or AUTO. Select aSpeaker Distance should be Speaker DistanceSelect it. Press the Enter button Select each speaker channel withIndicator Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSelecting the Input Signal Stereo modes Listening ModesTHX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround modeAdding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeListening with Acoustic CAL EQ Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ buttonPress the Midnight button on the remote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Listening with Sound Delay Adjusting Bass and TrebleThis mode cannot be used with Multi CH in mode Listening in Audio Scaler modeMulti Channel In Playback Press the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Surround Back Channel ModeVirtual Surround Back Mode Press the SB CH Mode button onUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPlug headphones into the Phones Jack on the front of the receiverVideo Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerUsing the TunerMPX Mode Press the Tuner buttonTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningPress the Band button to select the band FM or AM ExamplePress the Enter button to input your choice Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Naming Memorized Stations To step through each channel in order Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you want RemoteDisplays & Controlontrols of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press the button to be programmed Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning ModeCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsReturn Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operationsSetting up the Direct Function Recording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsUsing Other FunctionsTurn on the receiver Start recording tape deck, CD Recorder, VCR, etcSecond Zone Speaker System B Setup Connecting Additional Amplifiers Multi Room connections Setup exampleMulti Room function Use the  buttons to select Multi Using Other FunctionsROOM. Press Enter It isnt use the  buttons to selectAdjust the volume Press the Control button to enter the control modeYou can adjust the volume level in the following range Select the source with the Multi JOGVolume Press Volume +/- to adjustControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room From the sub room, point the remotePioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Select a Multi Control button for this multi operation Multi OperationsPerforming Multi Operations System Off Using System OFFPress the Receiver button Select a Multi Control button forResetting the Remote Control When you see RESET? appear Resetting the Main UnitWhen OK appears in the display all the settings Press the STANDBY/ON button forTHX Cinema Setup Input ASSIGN. Press the Enter When youre finished use the DIGITAL-IN Select should be Selected, if not use the  buttons toComponent video input you want to Assigning the Component Video InputsReassign. Press the Enter button Use the  buttons to assign a receiver functionFunction Rename 12V Trigger function Expert Setup Expert System SettingsTo select and press Enter Crossover NetworkCrossover Network should be Adjust the level of the channel using Use the  buttons to adjustFine Channel Level Fine Channel Level should beFine Channel Delay should be Fine Channel DelayAdjust the distance of each channel using the  buttons Distance of the left channel. PressStart EQ Auto Setting EQ Auto Setting should beWhen done select Exit if it’s not Acoustic Calibration EQCOPY. Press Enter Use the  buttons to select DataUse the  buttons to select CUS TOM 1 or Custom 2 as the destinaThis explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom For explanation purposes Illustrations use ALL CH AdjustUse the  buttons to adjust Trim and press Enter To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Use the buttons to adjust the test Start or Setting CANCEL. PressBass Peak Level Tone and specify the bass peak levelRange Control should be Dynamic Range ControlOFF, MID or MAX. Press Enter  buttons to select it, pressDolby Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Digital Dolby Pro LogicDTS 96/24 DTS Neo6Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output TroubleshootingPower Power does not turn on No audio No sound is output when a Setup Setup screen doesnt appearTo be something wrong with SoundNo sound output from one set of speakers No sound output from the subwooferConsiderable noise in radio broadcasts Other audio problemsThere is no image coming Video No image is output when aVideo jacks Cant record video Input/displayShow 96kHz Remote controlOther components cant be operated with the system remote MiscellaneousDVD Preset Code BrandsEIA Maintenance of External SurfacesSpecifications TNMWF/03C00001 Printed
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