Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G 114, Input/display Display is dark, Up when using the Signal, Select button

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Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

Symptom	Cause	Remedy
Input/display
The display is dark.	• The display DIMMER button is pushed.	• Press DIMMER on the remote control
		repeatedly to return to the default set-
		ting (see page 57).

You can't get DIGITAL to come	• Either the digital connections or the DIG-	• Make sure the digital connections (see
up when using the SIGNAL	ITAL IN SELECT is incorrect.	pages 17 and 22) and the DIGITAL IN
SELECT button.		SELECT (see page 89) are done cor-
		rectly.
	• MULTI CH IN mode is on.	• Turn MULTI CH IN mode off (see
		page 54).

The digital format indicator doesn't light up even when playing a non-PCM digital source.

•The player is paused or stopped.

•There is a mistake in the player settings for audio output.

•Play the source.

•Fix the audio settings (check the man- ual that came with your DVD player).

A compressed digital source is being played, but the digital format indicators don't light up.

•Although it's a non-PCM digital source there is a possibility the present track is not the proper format (5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel).

•There is no problem. The indicator won't light when the track is not a com- pressed digital source.

During playback of a compressed digital source, the PRO LOGIC II or NEO:6 indicators show in the display.

•The digital signal is not being sent with the source.

•The audio is in two channel format.

•It has already been Dolby surround encoded.

•Choose DIGITAL or AUTO with the sig- nal select button (see page 46).

•This is not a malfunction. Check the manufacturer information for the source.

During playback of a Surround EX or DTS ES source on the AUTO setting, the EX and ES indicators won't light.

•The source may be 6.1 playback compat- ible, but there is no signal from the source to indicate this.

•Switch the SB CH MODE to ON (see page 55).

During playback of a DVD	• The multichannel connections are ana-	• This is not a malfunction. See the
audio source, the player	log, so there is no digital transfer.	player's manual for more details.
shows a transfer rate of
96kHz, but the receiver does
not.

During playback of a 96kHz source, the display doesn't show 96kHz.

• SIGNAL SELECT is set to ANALOG.

•SET the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO (see page 46).

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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 batteriesSwitching video system between PAL and Ntsc Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel 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 InputsAuto Surround Sound Setup Switch on the receiver and your TVPlace the microphone at your Normal listening position Check the speaker settings on the OSD Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Select OK and press EnterReturn to normal use 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 cablesConnecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennas AM loop antenna 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 NormalSurround Back System Enter buttonExit should be selected. Press the Enter 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. PressManual manual test tone mode Auto automatic test tone modeChannel Level 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 buttonListening in Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness ModePress the Midnight button on the remote control 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 ModesDual Mono setting and playback Using HeadphonesPhones jack 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 StepsMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you wantChoice 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 Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote ControlPress the Remote Setup button for three seconds 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-AMPFront panel to switch speakers on Speakers ButtonOff or cycle through the different 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 Editing Remote Control Display Names Press the Remote Setup for more than three secondsUse the  buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Editing Button Names KEY Label Use the  buttons to select KEY Label and press EnterPress the buttons whose name you want to change Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Use the  buttons to select Clear and press EnterPress the button you want to clear 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 Source you want. Press the Enter If you want to change the ports for additional i.LINKComponents 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 102 Use the  buttons to select the freThis explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom Use the  buttons to adjust the Trim and press Enter To use the Data Check feature follow the steps hereEQ setting by using the  buttons and pressing Enter Start or Setting CANCEL. Press 104Bass Peak Level 105 Dynamic Range ControlDolby Digital Dolby106 Dolby Pro Logic107 DTS Neo6DTS 96/24 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