Pioneer VSX-LX60 Additional information Chapter, Troubleshooting, Power, Symptom Remedy

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14Additional information

Chapter 14:

Additional information

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 independent service company to carry out repair work.

Power

Symptom

Remedy

The power does not turn on.

• Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet.

 

• Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.

 

 

The receiver suddenly switches

• Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires. If

off or the Phase Control indicator

so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.

blinks.

• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized

 

independent service company.

 

 

During loud playback the power

• Turn down the volume.

suddenly switches off.

• Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 42.

 

• Switch on the digital safety feature. While holding down the SETUP button on the front panel, press 

 

STANDBY/ON to set this receiver to the standby mode. Use / to select D.SAFETY, and then use /

 

to select D.SAFETY 1 or D.SAFETY 2 (select D.SAFETY OFF to deactivate this feature). If the power switches

 

off even with D.SAFETY 2 switched on, turn down the volume. With D.SAFETY 1 or D.SAFETY 2 on, some

 

features may be unavailable.

 

 

The unit does not respond when

• Try switching the receiver off then back on again.

the buttons are pressed.

• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.

 

 

AMP ERR blinks in the display,

• The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer

then the power automatically

authorized independent service company for help.

switches off. The MCACC blinks

 

and the power does not turn on.

 

FAN STOP blinks in the display, then the power automatically switches off.

•Something is obstructing the fan. Remove the obstruction and try switching the receiver back on. If the fan is still not working, or you can’t remove the object, unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

•The fan is malfunctioning. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

OVERHEAT blinks in the display • Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. then the power automatically

switches off.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundProgress report is displayed on-screen while Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersMinute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Phase Control indicator on the front panel lights Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control 02 5 minute guideFullband PHASE.3 Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Audio/video source inputs/outputs Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Multichannel analog audio inputsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box VSX-LX70Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputsUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TV game, video camera, etcConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemCenter Bare wire connections Placing the speakersAM loop antenna Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1Plugging in the receiver FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Remote controlRECEIVER SelectShift StatusMulti OPE SOURCEAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct TipUsing surround back channel processing Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl USB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilitySaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Using EONSearching for RDS programs Search shows in the displayMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustPoint System Setup menuFront Align If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select the surround back speaker settingAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu When you’re finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Standing WaveHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataClearing Mcacc presets Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterOther connections Connecting using HdmiWatching photos and video content Basic playback controlsAbout Hdmi Use the Input Select button to select Multi CH Switching the speaker systemSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making MULTI-ZONE connections LargeMULTI-ZONE listening options Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Sub Zone Input sources availableMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls RCV/Z3 ZONE3Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayCloset or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma Satellite receiver, etcSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Personal computerHdmi Control Chapter Hdmi ControlMaking the Hdmi Control connections Before using synchronization Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input Input Terminals Source Digital Other Setup menuVideo Zone Audio Setup Other SettingsMulti Channel Input Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want You will return to the Other Setup menuSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsSelect the source you want to record Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the source you want to recordUsing the sleep timer Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayDefault system settings Checking your system settingsResetting the system Setting DefaultListening Mode HP Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode x ch Channel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6Remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for TVs Buttons Function Components Controls for other componentsFunction Components Button s Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Phase Control featureSettings VideoGraphical output following Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Calibration does not appearRemote control Hdcp Error shows in the displayUSB interface VSX-LX60 only SymptomRemedySymptom Cause Action IPod messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Input signal format Standard Stereo 2 channel signal formatsAuto Surround Multichannel signal formats WMA9 Pro Channel DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscreteMovie a MOVIE+THX a DecodingSurround Back speakers Input signal format Sacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60Additional information Specifications Features Additional information Cleaning the unitOur philosophy DCDi IPod ReadyPioneer Corporation
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