Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G 110, Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output, Thdct NG blinks

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Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

During loud playback the power suddenly switches off.

•The protection circuit has been activated because the lowest actual impedance of the speakers (as opposed to the speak- ers’ rated impedance) is dangerously low.

•Turn down the volume.

•When it’s convenient go to ACOUSTIC CAL EQ (see page 100) and lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels using manual setting.

•Turning DIGITAL SAFETY on may allow you to turn up the volume a little more. (From the Standby mode, and while holding down the MULTI JOG CON- TROL SET UP button press the STANDBY/ON button. Each action switches SAFETY ON or OFF.)

The unit does not respond • Static electricity caused by dry air. when the buttons are pressed.

•Switch the unit off, then on again.

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

During operation, the unit suddenly switches off.

•The speaker wires are frayed or sticking out of the jack, and are touching the back of the receiver or another set of wires.

•Reinsert the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands of wire and that they are inserted fully (see page 25).

AMP ERR blinks in the display and the unit turns off. The STANDBY indicator will blink and the unit cannot be turned on.

•The receiver probably has a serious problem.

•Don't try to turn on the receiver. Call a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem.

FAN STOP blinks in the display and the unit turns off.

•Something is stuck in the fan and/or the fan is broken.

•Remove the foreign object from the fan. If you can't do this and/or the fan is broken call a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem.

OVERHEAT blinks in the display and no sound is output.

• The receiver has gotten too hot.

•Turn the receiver off and allow it to cool down with good ventilation. It is very likely that you have a heat dispersal and ventilation problem so please fol- low the instructions in “Installing the Receiver” on page 2 carefully.

THDCT NG blinks in the

• The thermistor (temperature sensor) is

• Turn the receiver off, unplug from wall

display and the unit turns off.

broken.

and call a Pioneer-accredited repair

 

 

center to look at the problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

The setup screen doesn't appear.

•The output jacks haven't been con- nected properly.

•The TV hasn't been connected to the MONITOR OUT 1 jack.

•You connected your TV to the MONITOR OUT 2 jack instead of the MONITOR OUT 1 jack.

•The PAL/NTSC setting is incorrect.

•Some TVs connected to the receiver with component video cords do not display the Setup Screen when color burst is on. (In the NTSC format only)

•Check all connections (see pages 16, 17, 20 and 22).

•Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT 1 jacks (see page 16).

•Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT 1 jacks (see page 16).

•Select the correct PAL/NTSC setting (see page 8).

•Turn the color burst off (From the Standby mode, and while holding down the MULTI JOG CONTROL RETURN button press the STANDBY/ ON button. Each action switches the color burst on or off.)

Every time AUTO SURROUND SETUP is attempted, there is some kind of error, or the settings seem incorrect.

•The room environment is not optimal for auto setup (too much ambient noise; obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone; the monitor noise is interfering with the setup; etc.).

•Make sure the room environment is in line with the guidelines for auto setup in this manual (see page 13 and Memo on page 15).

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Contents Page Installing the Receiver Operating Environment Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert USB Audio Hook up Link Digital InterfaceMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingRemote Control Battery Indicator Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesOpening the Front Panel Switching video system between PAL and NtscOperating range of remote control unit Source Material Home Theater The BasicsYour Home System Listening ModesHooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital ConnectionsSpeaker Connections  Speaker terminalsSetting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital InputsPlace the microphone at your Normal listening position Auto Surround Sound SetupSwitch on the receiver and your TV Check the speaker settings on the OSD Return to normal use Playing a DVD with Surround SoundSelect OK and press Enter Video Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Connecting Analog Audio Components  Audio cordsComponents equipped with 7.1 channel analog output jacks Connecting Digital Audio Components Digital Input Default Settings  Coaxial cords/Optical cables AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Speaker placement Power Connections ACPower Connections AC Outlets European model only Placing Your SpeakersWhat is i.LINK? Connecting i.LINK-equipped ComponentsCreating an i.LINK Network Front Panel EON Mode button see pages Display see Mcacc indicator see pages 1310 i.LINK indicator Master Volume dialRemote Control Command button for other components see Signal SEL button seeSystem Setup button Listening mode buttons seeTOP MENU/GUIDE button Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button Return buttonDisplay Back Panel Speakers terminals see AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W maxComponent Video Monitor OUT ter- minals USB Audio terminalSurrback System SettingDisplays & ControlsUp for SoundAuto Setting NormalExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Surround Back SystemEnter button Channel Level Normal SetupSpeaker Setting Speaker DistanceCenter default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallWith the  buttons choose If it isn’t use the  buttons to selectIt. Press the Enter button Speakers that you want to set. PressChannel Level Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode If you want to change a setting before proceeding Speaker DistanceStereo and Multichannel Playback Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysIndicator Di plays & ControlsSelecting the Input Signal Listening Modes Stereo modesMovie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II MovieMusic modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II MusicAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music ModeDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlListening with Acoustic CAL EQ Press the Acoustic EQ buttonPress the Midnight button on the remote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Adjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound DelayListening in Audio Scaler mode Multi Channel In PlaybackVirtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel ModePress the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Surround Back Channel ModesPhones jack Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectAutomatic and Manual Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequency Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model onlyDirect Access Tuning To Change Channel StepsChoice Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Enter the station name you want Press Enter when you have gotNaming Memorized Stations Characters you want to enterChannel you want Recalling Memorized StationsSelect a class number To step through each channel in orderUsing the RDS display An introduction to RDS European model onlyUse the Band button to select the FM band Searching for RDS programs European model onlyTune into an FM station Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH buttonPress the Band button to select Using EON European model onlyMode you want FM bandPress and hold EON Mode front panel for about two seconds Press the Remote Setup button for three seconds Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode Use the  buttons to select Learning and press EnterWhen youre done use the  buttons to select Exit 10Use  to select Exit and pressUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/TV operations RETURN/EXITSetting up the Direct Function Use the  buttons to select Dirctfnc and press EnterRecording from Audio/Video Components Stereo playback in another room Second Zone Speakers B SetupSelect Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup see Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMPOff or cycle through the different Front panel to switch speakers onSpeakers Button Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Multi Operations Press the Remote Setup button for more than three secondsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Use the  buttons to select Multi OPE and press EnterPerforming Multi Operations When done select Exit and press10Select Exit and press Enter again Press the Multi Operation buttonSystem Off Use the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more than three seconds Press the buttons whose name you want to change Editing Button Names KEY LabelUse the  buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Press the button you want to clear Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have InputUse the  buttons to select Clear and press Enter Resetting the Main Unit THX Cinema Setup Use the  buttons to select Exit and press ENTER, againFine Tuning Your System Assigning the Component Video Inputs Assigning i.LINK Inputs Components Source you want. Press the EnterIf you want to change the ports for additional i.LINK Function Rename Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE Setup Expert Setup Crossover Network Adjust the level of the channel using the  buttons Fine Channel LevelUsing the  buttons Fine Channel DelayAdjust the distance of each channel Subsequent channel. Press Enter100 Acoustic Calibration EQ101 This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom 102Use the  buttons to select the fre EQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterTo use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Bass Peak Level Start or Setting CANCEL. Press104 105 Dynamic Range ControlDolby Digital Dolby106 Dolby Pro LogicDTS 96/24 107DTS Neo6 Link Related Messages 108Power Power does not turn on TroubleshootingNection, if you change the settings for 109Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Setup Setup screen doesnt appear110 Thdct NG blinks111 No sound output from one set of speakers Other audio problems112 Considerable noise in radio broadcastsNoise or hum can be heard Even when there is no soundWhen a search is performed Being inputInput/display Display is dark Up when using the Signal114 Select button115 Maintenance of External SurfacesRemote control Other components cant be operated with the system remoteBrand Preset Code Brands116 Tape BrandSpecifications European model 117Specifications multi-voltage model 118119 TNMWF/03E00001 Printed
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