Pioneer VSX-D909S manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Remedy

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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.

Connect the power plug to the wall

 

 

 

 

 

 

outlet.

 

The protection circuit may have

Disconnect the power plug from the

 

 

been activated.

 

outlet, and insert again.

The unit does not respond when

Static electricity caused by dry air.

Disconnect the power plug from the

the buttons are pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

outlet, and insert again.

No sound is output when a

• Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

function is selected.

 

 

 

 

 

connected correctly (see p.12-21).

 

• Sound is muted.

• 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.47).

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No image is output when a

• Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

function is selected.

 

 

 

 

 

connected correctly (see p.15-18).

 

The input source is not properly

Press the correct function button.

 

 

selected.

 

 

Considerable noise in radio

Incorrect frequency.

Tune in the correct frequency.

broadcasts.

The antenna is not connected.

Connect the antenna (see p.18).

 

Digital cable is near the antenna

Route digital cable away from the

 

 

terminals and wires.

 

antenna terminals and wires.

 

FM broadcasts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The FM antenna is not fully

Fully extend the FM wire antenna,

 

 

extended or is poorly positioned.

 

position for best reception, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

secure to a wall.

 

Weak radio signals.

Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see

 

AM broadcasts

 

 

p.18).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The AM antenna is poorly

Adjust the direction and position for

 

 

positioned.

 

best reception.

 

Weak radio signals.

Connect an additional internal or

 

 

 

 

 

 

external AM antenna (see p.18).

 

Interference caused by other

Turn off the equipment causing the

 

 

equipment (fluorescent lamp,

 

noise or move it away from the

 

 

motor, etc.).

 

receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

Place the antenna farther away from

 

 

 

 

 

 

the equipment causing the noise.

 

 

 

 

 

Broadcast stations cannot be

Weak radio signals.

Connect an outdoor antenna (see

selected automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

p.18).

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer output is very low.

Settings route signal away from

To get more signal to the subwoofer

 

 

subwoofer.

 

set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for

 

 

 

 

 

 

the FRONT speakers (see p.32-33).

 

 

 

 

When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS

The Dolby Digital / DTS source is

• There is no problem with the receiver

source the 5.1 Channel indicator

 

not 5 channels.

 

but if you want 5 channel sound you

doesn't light.

 

 

 

 

 

must play a 5 channel source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-D909S Important Notice For U.S. modelFor Canadian model Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Quick Start GuideCoaxial Digital Connection Optical Digital ConnectionSpeaker Connections Setting up the Remote Control & UnitDigital Input Assignment Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD settingYou should see the following display on your TV For Better Surround Sound Playing a DVD with Surround SoundYou should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiver For more information see pagesFeatures Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Cassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Analog audio/video cordsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsDigital Input Assignment Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerMemo Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting DVD/LD playersVideo Components DVD/LD playerDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Satellite TV ComponentsOr standard video cord TV/Satellite tunerComponents equipped with Multi Channel Input External Decoder5.1 channel analog output jack Using external antennas Connecting the Radio AntennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connect an external FM antennaSpeaker terminals SpeakersPlacing Your Speakers Speaker placementSpeaker impedance First turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ONPlugging Connecting Additional AmplifiersFront Panel Displays & ControlsTone control buttons Tone button Multi CH Input See p.40Channel Select button Bass -/+ button See p.50Tuner Control buttons See p.54-57 Adjusts the overall receiver volumeStation -/+ Use to choose programmed radio stations Display Remote Control Input ATT button when USE mode is selected Master Volume buttonsRemote Setup button when Setup mode is selected System SET UP button when Setup mode is selectedOn Screen Display Initial Set UpSet the slide switch to Setup Setting Up for Surround SoundPress the System Setup button Speaker Setting See p.32-33Go on to the next page to continue set up Digital-In Select Return to the System Setup MenuDigital in Select should be selected if it Isnt use the 5´ buttons to select it´ buttons then press the Enter button Speaker SettingSelect Small to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer Menu Setup Menu Channel Level Select a Test Tone modePress Enter button to return to When you have adjusted each speaker levelPrevious screen Select Exit with the 5/ buttons and pressCrossover Network Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuSelect Crossover Network if Continuing from Channel LEVEL, it willBass Peak Level This completes the speaker setupIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Default setting is OFFDynamic Range Control Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAXChannel Sound Modes Basic PlaybackStandard modes Musical Advanced Theater modesDSP modes Stereo modeCH SEL Selecting a Sound ModePut the remote control slide switch in USE Turn on the power of the playbackPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ComponentPlaying Stereo Sources Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputDTS lights when a DTS signal is input Each press switches the signal in the order belowReducing Noise During Playback Each press switches Digital NR on or offDigital input AM/FM tunerListening the Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModeEach press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Press the Midnight buttonAdjusting Bass and Treble KHz 24 bit Performance Multi Channel in PlaybackDirect Playback Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayPress the FL Dimmer button Dual Mono Setting Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerFor Automatic Tuning For Manual TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningExample Tune in the desired station Memorizing Frequently Used StationsPress the Memory button to activate the memory function Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class numberUsing the front panel Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations Use the Number buttons to select the channel you wantSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetup Component you want to control Press the Multi Control button forPress the 2´3 buttons to choose Function and then press the 5´ buttonsPress the Remote Setup button Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsRemote SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiverInches 20 cm Press the button to be programmedSource Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsEnter Side A/B = MenuChannel -/+ VCR & DVD Recorder OperationsEnter TV/VCR Disc CD & CD-R Player OperationsPress to start recording CD-R only Disc DISP/CHARA MD OperationsGuide STB satellite tuner OperationsExit Yellow Disc CH Enter÷Á DTV ON/OFF/DTV Menu Press to rewind the tape Cassette Deck OperationsPress to fast forward the tape Recording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Video Components Recording from Digital Audio ComponentsMulti Operations To cancel here, press Remote SetupSelect a Multi Control button for this Multi OperationRemote sends the Multi Operation commands you pro- grammed You can repeat this process for up to five commandsPerforming Multi Operations Multi Control buttons start to blinkSystem Off Using the System Off Button Setting Up the Direct FunctionSelect a component by pressing its Multi Control button Remote Back Light Resetting the Remote ControlErasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes Erasing Learned Remote Control CommandsVideo Select Multi-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room Main roomPress System Setup on the remote control MULTI-ROOM set upSelect the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons Also make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiverWithin ten seconds of , select the Function with the Input Press the Control buttonSelector Press Volume +/- to adjust the volume Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress a Function button to select the sub function Receiver from the sub roomPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDevice Manufacturer Code Preset Code ListDevice Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAnalog DTS Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionSpecifications Page Page 0 4 2 1 1 4 0