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Symptom

Cause

Remedy

No sound from one speaker.

• The speaker setting has been set to NO.

• Change the setting in Speaker Setting on page 44.

 

 

• The speaker level is too low.

• Check the level in Channel Level on page 45.

 

 

• The speaker isn’t connected properly.

• Check Connecting the speakers on page 20 to make sure

 

the speaker is connected correctly.

The source has no sound output for that channel.

By choosing an advanced effect listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 30), you may be able to create an extra channel for the speaker.

Sound is produced from analog components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.).

• The digital input assignment is wrong.

• Assign the digital inputs correctly (see Assigning the

 

digital inputs on page 60).

 

 

• The digital components aren't connected

• Make sure you have properly connected the digital

properly.

component to the corresponding input on the back of the

 

receiver (see Connecting up on page 14).

 

 

• The player is not compatible with the source

• Choose a compatible source, or check the component’s

you're using, or the player settings are

manual for the correct settings.

incorrect.

 

 

 

• The digital output level has been turned

• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the

down on a CD recorder or other component

neutral position.

equipped with digital output level adjustment

 

capability.

 

 

 

• The multichannel analog inputs are

• Press MULTI CH IN again (see Selecting the

selected.

multichannel analog inputs on page 37).

 

 

• The input signal type is set to ANALOG.

• Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Choosing the

 

input signal on page 33).

No sound is output or a noise is output when Dolby Digital/DTS software is played back.

• A DVD player not compatible with Dolby

• Make sure your DVD player is compatible with Dolby

Digital/DTS is being used.

Digital/DTS.

 

 

• The settings on the DVD player are incorrect

• Make sure the player's settings are correct and/or the

and/or the DTS signal output is turned off.

DTS signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual

 

supplied with the DVD player.

 

 

• The digital output level is turned down on a

• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the

CD player or other component equipped with

neutral position.

digital output level adjustment capability. (The

 

DTS signal has been altered by the player, and

 

cannot be read.)

 

Other audio problems

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there seems to be considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

FM broadcasts

 

• The FM antenna is not fully extended or is

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best

poorly positioned.

reception, and secure to a wall.

 

 

• Weak radio signals.

• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see page 19).

 

 

AM broadcasts

 

• The AM antenna is poorly positioned.

• Adjust the direction and position for best reception.

 

 

• Weak radio signals.

• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna

 

(see page 19).

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

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.

A multi channel DVD source

• The source is coming from something other

• Check the MULTI CH IN connections (see Connecting

appears to be downmixed from 2 than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for example,

multichannel analog components on page 17) and select

channels during playback.

digital PCM output, etc.)

the multichannel analog inputs with the MULTI CH IN

 

 

button (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on

 

 

page 37).

 

 

Noise is output when scanning a • The scan function performed by the player

• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume

DTS CD.

slightly alters the digital information, making

down to prevent the output of loud noise from your

 

it unreadable.

speakers.

 

 

 

When playing a DTS format LD

• The input signal type is set to ANALOG.

• Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Choosing the

there is audible noise on the

 

input signal on page 33)

soundtrack.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-1014TX Wash hands after handling Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Introduction to home theater Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundFront speakers Powered subwooferMinute guide Surround speakers02 5 minute guide Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then press EnterFollow the instructions on-screen Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Connecting up Connecting up ChapterAbout cable types Connecting up About the video converterConnecting up Connecting digital audio components Satellite tuner CD recorder DVD or LD player CD playerConnecting up Connecting analog audio components Connecting multichannel analog componentsTip Connecting up Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminalVideo Camera Using external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaConnecting the speakers Front speakersOverhead view of speaker setup Hints on speaker placementView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Connecting upPower cord caution AC outletControls and displays Chapter Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Tuned StereoMono SleepControls and displays Remote control DTV Info 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV ON/OFF Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects PRO LogicUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic CalibrationType of source Extended Mode Standard / THX Type of source VirtualSB Mode Standard Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using the tone controlsPress SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Enhancing dialogSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the sleep timerListening to your system Playing other sources 30 minMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect the surround back speaker setting System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Channel DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align Manual speaker setup Select the setting you want to checkSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Speaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker DistanceTuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Prepare the recorderControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system ChapterUse cursor left/right to select Learn then press Enter Press the Receiver button to exit and store the operationsErasing all of the remote control presets Confirming preset codesDirect function Select Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput DiscCD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD SHIFT+HDD Controlling the rest of your systemEnter Guide Shift + DVDOther connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left Speaker Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Other connectionsDVD player Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuAssigning the component video inputs Select ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupDual Mono Setup Choose the setting that you wantSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onVideo Audio components onSettings DisplayRemote control Control unit onAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress System Setup to confirm Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-1014TX specifications

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