Pioneer VSX-D938TX manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Remedy, FM broadcasts, AM broadcasts

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Techno Tidbits and 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.

•The protection circuit may have been activated.

•Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

•Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

The unit does not respond when the

• Static electricity caused by dry air.

• Disconnect the power plug from

buttons are pressed.

 

the outlet, and insert again.

No sound is output when a function

• Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

is selected.

 

connected correctly (see p. 8-17).

 

• 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. 44)

 

incorrectly.

 

No image is output when a function

• Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

is selected.

 

connected correctly (see p. 8, 9).

 

• The input source is not properly

• Press the correct function button.

 

selected.

 

Considerable noise in radio

• Incorrect frequency.

broadcasts.

• The antenna is not connected.

 

• AC-3 RF and/or digital cables are

 

near the antenna terminals and

 

wires.

•Tune in the correct frequency.

•Connect the antenna (see p.13).

•Route AC-3 RF and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

FM broadcasts

•The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned.

•Weak radio signals.

•Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall.

•Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see p.13).

AM broadcasts

•The AM antenna is poorly positioned.

•Weak radio signals.

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

•Adjust the direction and position for best reception.

•Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (see p.13).

•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.

Broadcast stations cannot be

• Weak radio signals.

• Connect an outdoor antenna (see

selected automatically.

 

p.13).

Sub woofer output is very low.

• Settings route signal away from

• To get more signal to the sub

 

Sub woofer.

woofer set it to PLUS or choose

 

 

SMALL for the FRONT speakers.

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Contents VSX-D938TXVSX-D908TXVSX-D908TX-G Information to User VentilationChannel Step Setting VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G only TWO Voltage Selector Switches VSX-D908TX/ D908TX-G onlyFM 100 kHz, AM 10 kHz FM 50 kHz, AM 9 kHzFeatures Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualBefore You Start Opening the Front PanelPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesAA drycell batteries AA IEC LR6 × Connecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components Audio cordsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesDigital audio cord Optical cable Or standard video cord Example of connection using a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-D938TX modelVSX-D908TX/D908TX-G models DVD/LD player Or LD playerExternal Decoder Input Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksUsing external antennas AntennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionPowered sub woofer SpeakersFront Speakers a Rear SpeakersFirst turn the receiver off, then press the power button Speaker impedanceSpeaker terminals While holding down the Speakers buttonSpeaker placement Front CenterRight Sub WooferConnecting Additional Amplifiers Power Connections AC OutletsSwitched Total 100 W MAX Unswitched 100 W MAXDisplays and Controls DisplayProgram Format indicator = Tuner indicatorsSpeaker indicators @ H.P headphones indicatorFront Panel VSX-D938TX = Master Volume Master Volume Press to switch the receiver on or into Standby modeFront Panel VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G Display See p.18 Remote sensor@ Midnight Mode button See p.46 $ Signal Select button See p.42= External Decoder in button See p.47 ~ Direct buttonRemote Control System Setup button Remote Setup button# Master Volume button Signal Select buttonSurround Sound Set Up Switching video system between PAL and NtscOn Screen Display LoudnessSetting Up for Surround Sound Press System Setup buttonSystem Setup Menu appears on your TV screen Turn on the receiver and your TVGo on to the next page to continue set up Speaker setting Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttonsPress Enter Front default setting is Large Center default setting is LargeSurround default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESChannel delay Default setting is 3.0 mIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Next, proceed to Channel Level belowSelect aTEST Tone mode Channel levelAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test ToneAuto mode Manu modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter To exit before outputting the Test ToneSelect Exit to return to the System Setup Menu Crossover networkSpecify the crossover frequency for your small speakers Select Setting Start and press Enter Bass peak level managerPress Enter to return to the previous screen Range control Digital-in select Choose a Digital in and assign it an input functionBasic Playback Playing Sources with Stereo SoundOn the receiver StandbyStandard mode Home THX Cinema modeMpeg mode VSX-D938TX only Sound ModesStereo mode DSP modesHall JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurrround operation Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Using Mpeg audio discs VSX-D938TX only Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input Auto Analog AC-3 RF DigitalAnalog Digital AnalogReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Listening in Midnight Listening mode Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or offPress Midnight MidnightExternal decoder playback front panel only 96kHz/24bit performanceVSX-D938TX Press External Decorder External DecorderListening in Loudness mode front panel only Adjusting bass and treble tone control front panel onlyDirect playback front panel only Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel only Press FL DimmerFL Dimmer VSX-D938TX Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningMPX mode Direct Access Tuning Using the front panel Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you want To skip through each channel in orderRemote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling preset codes Press Remote SetupPress Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup mode Press Multi Control for the component you wantTo control Press 5´ repeatedly to display the nameTo cancel Learning Setup mode Press Multi Control for the component you want to controlSelected button continues to blink Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning Setup Press the button to be programmedMode To program additional operations for the current componentRemote Controlling Other Components DVD or LD player operationsSource Enter Side A/BVCR and DVD video recorder operations Channel -/+ENTERTV/VCR CD player operations DiscYou can also use this button when selecting track Allows you to change the display modeMD operations Disc DISP/CHARASTB Satellite Tuner operations GuideExit MenuSTB DTV operations DTV MenuDTV ON/OFF EnterTV operations ´7´3´8´1 BLUE/GREEN/REDYellow Use to select a TV channelCassette deck operations Using Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Signal Select to digital Recording from Digital Audio ComponentsPrepare the source you want to record and set Button on the front panel and choose DigitalPut the receiver in that function. Set the Signal Or AC-3 RF VSX-D938TX only signals is not possibleRecording from Video Components First, decide the component you would like to recordTo cancel Multi Operation Setup mode Multi OperationsPress Function that you want to use to start Multi OperationPress Remote Setup to exit the Multi Operation Setup mode Press Multi Operation on the remote controlPerforming multi operations Using the system off button System OFFSetting Up the Direct Function Press and hold both Remote Setup Remote back lightOFF MID MAX Resetting the Remote Control Erasing the multi operationsErasing the learned remote control commands Erasing all signals learned and preset codesTechno Tidbits and Problem-solving Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic SurroundTHX Mpeg Audio VSX-D938TX onlyPreset Code List VSX-D938TXDevice Manufacturer Code VCR Perdio Tape YamahaPhonola PortlandFormenti Protech SchneiderFujitsu GECNEI SonokoNikkai SonolorVSX-D908TX/D908TX-G Troubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications VSX-D938TX Taiwan model/D908TX/ D908TX-G VCR 1 REC, VCR 2 REC, MD/TAPE 1 REC, Tape 2 RECPower cord Caution 99E00EF0P00

VSX-D908TX, VSX-D908TX-G, VSX-D938TX specifications

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