Pioneer VSX-47TX manual Troubleshooting

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
Power
The power does not turn on.	• The power plug is disconnected.		• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
	• The protection circuit may have been		• Disconnect the power plug from the
	activated.		outlet, and insert again.
The unit does not respond	•	Static electricity caused by dry air.	• Switch the unit off, then on again.
when the buttons are			• Disconnect the power plug from the
pressed.			outlet, and insert again.
During operation, the unit	• The speaker wires are frayed or sticking		• Reinsert the speaker wires, making sure
suddenly switches off.	out of the jack, and are touching the back of		there are no stray strands of wire and that
	the receiver or another set of wires.		they are inserted fully (see p.25)
AMP ERR blinks in the	• The receiver probably has a serious		• You won’t be able to operate the receiver
display and the unit turns	problem.		for a minute. After that turn the receiver
off.			back on. If you have the same problem
			again call a Pioneer-accredited repair center.
OVERHEAT blinks in the	•	The receiver has gotten too hot.	• Turn the receiver off and allow it to cool
display and no sound is			down with good ventilation. It is very likely
output.			that you have a heat dispersal and ventilation
			problem so please follow the instructions in
			“Installing the Receiver” (p.8 ) carefully.
Setup
The setup screen doesn't	• The output jacks haven't been connected		•	Check all connections (see p.16-23).
appear.	properly.
	•	The MONITOR OUT jack haven't been	• Connect the MONITOR OUT jacks to the
	connected.		TV monitor (see p.16).
Every time Auto Surround	• The room environment is not optimal for		• Make sure the room environment is in
Sound Setup is attempted,	auto setup (too much ambient noise,		line with the guidelines displayed on the
there is some kind of error, or	obstacles blocking the speakers from the		OSD during auto setup (see p.13-14, memo
the settings seem incorrect.	microphone, etc.)		p.15, & 36-37).
The LARGE and SMALL	• There are other frequencies in the room		• Check for household appliances (air
settings for speakers after	that are affecting the auto setup.		conditioner, fan, etc.) that may be affecting
the Auto Surround Sound			the environment and switch them off if
Setup are incorrect.			necessary.
After the proper settings	• The speakers have been incorrectly		•	Check all connections (see p.25).
have been made, there still	connected (+/- connections are reversed).
seems to be something
wrong with the sound.
No audio
No sound is output when a	•	Improper connections.	• Make sure the component is connected
function is selected.			correctly (see p.16-26).
	•	Sound is muted.	• Press MUTING on the remote control.
	• The volume is turned down.		•	Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
	• The TAPE 2 MONITOR is on.		• Turn TAPE 2 MONITOR off (see p.54).
	•	Speakers are turned off.	• Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the
			speakers you connected (see p.71).
	•	DIGITAL/ANALOG setting is incorrect.	• Select the proper signal with the SIGNAL
	•	MULTI CH IN mode is on.	SELECT button (see p.45).
			•	Turn MULTI CH IN mode off (see p.53).
No sound output from the	• The U-shaped connectors that connect		•	Connect the POWER AMP IN terminals
front speakers.	the POWER AMP IN terminals to the front		to the front channel pre outs using the
	channel pre outs are not connected.		supplied U-shaped connectors (see p.30).
	• The front speakers are connected to the		• Connect the front speakers to the A
	B speaker system jack.		speaker system jacks (see p.25).

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