Pioneer VSX-1017AV-K, VSX-1017AV-S Additional information, Other audio problems, SymptomRemedy

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SymptomRemedy

No sound from surround back speakers.

•Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 43).

•Make sure surround back processing is set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 30).

•If the source is Dolby Surround EX or DTS-ES with no flag to indicate 6.1 compatibility, then with surround back processing set to SBch Auto, there will be no sound from the surround back speakers. In this case, set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 30).

•If the source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure that surround back processing is set to SBch ON and a surround mode is selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 27).

•Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 18). If only one surround back speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the left channel speaker terminal.

No sound from subwoofer.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up.

 

• If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.

 

• Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 43).

 

• The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the characteristics of your other

 

speakers (see Speaker Setting on page 43)

 

• If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your speaker settings to

 

Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 43).

 

• Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 44).

No sound from one speaker.

•Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 18).

•Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 44).

•Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 43).

•The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect listening mode, you may be able to create the missing channel (see Listening in surround sound on page 27).

Sound is produced from analog

• Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 30).

components, but not from digital

• Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected to

ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.).

(see The Input Assign menu on page 52).

 

• Check the digital output settings on the source component.

 

• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.

 

• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input source.

 

 

No sound is output or a noise is

• Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.

output when Dolby Digital/DTS

• Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.

software is played back.

• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.

 

 

Other audio problems

Symptom

Remedy

Broadcast stations cannot be

For FM broadcasts

selected automatically, or there is

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

considerable noise in radio

• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 21).

broadcasts.

For AM broadcasts

 

• Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.

 

• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 21).

 

• Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc.

 

Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.

 

 

A multichannel DVD source

• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

appears to be downmixed to 2

on page 47).

channels during playback.

 

Noise is output when scanning a • This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital information,

DTS CD.

making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning.

 

 

When playing a DTS format LD

• Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 30).

there is audible noise on the

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

Can’t record audio.

• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog

 

source.

 

• For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.

 

• Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting analog

 

audio sources on page 17).

 

 

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Contents VSX-1017AV-SVSX-1017AV-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Other connections System Setup menuOther Settings Using other functionsFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiver Before you start Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterMinute guide Make sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.3Follow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter 342 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksDVR, VCR, etc Connecting using Hdmi Use a three-way component video cableOn an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Connecting digital audio sources About HdmiCD-R, MD, DAT, etc This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM Audio Connecting analog audio sourcesConnect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectReceiver Multi OPEShift SOURCEAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceSetting the effect options Setting What it does OptionsListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening to your system Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingPro Logic Using the Virtual Surround Back modePress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsBasic playback controls Using the USB interfaceUSB playback USB playback ChapterCompressed audio compatibility USB playbackListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsUsing EON Displaying RDS informationPress Disp for RDS information Surround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level System Setup menu Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Volume increases to the reference levelCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Channel Level Crossover NetworkTHX Audio Setting THX Speaker SetupSpeaker Distance Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsWatching photos and video content Other connectionsPress Multi CH in front panel Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersLarge Satellite receiver, etc DVD playerPioneer plasma DisplayDVD Assigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupVideo Converter Setup Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysUsing the sleep timer Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Reducing the level of an analog signalPress System Setup to confirm Using other functions Dimming the displaySwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the systemControlling the rest of your system Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Select the button for the command you want to inputControlling the rest of your system Multi Operation and System OffButtons Function Components Using multi operationsUsing System off Controls for TVsCD/MD/CD-R Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationOther audio problems SymptomRemedyAdditional information Video SettingsDisplay Remote controlSymptom Cause Action USB interfaceIPod messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXAuto Surround Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats StandardInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation
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