Pioneer VSX-LX50 manual Additional information Chapter, Troubleshooting, Power, No sound

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13Additional information

Chapter 13:

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 40.

 

• Try switching on the digital safety feature (put the receiver into standby, hold down the SYSTEM SETUP

 

button on the front panel and press  STANDBY/ON to switch between SAFETY 1 (medium effect),

 

SAFETY 2 (more effect) and SAFETY OFF). If the power switches off even with SAFETY 2 switched on, turn

 

down the volume. With SAFETY 1 or 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 then the power automatically switches off.

•Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. Check the safety precautions on pages 2 and 3 for information on improving heat dispersal.

No sound

Symptom

Remedy

No sound is output when an input

• Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting (press SPEAKERS).

source is selected.

• Make sure the correct input source is selected.

No sound output from the front

• Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.

speakers.

• Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press SIGNAL SELECT). Note that when PCM is selected,

 

you won’t be able to hear any other signal format.

 

• Check that the source component is connected properly (see Connecting your equipment on page 11).

 

• Check that the speakers are connected properly (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).

 

 

No sound from the surround or

• Check that the stereo mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn’t selected; select one of the

center speakers.

surround listening modes (see Listening in surround sound on page 26).

 

• Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 46).

 

• Check the channel level settings (see Channel Level on page 47).

 

• Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).

 

 

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Contents VSX-LX50 Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents System Setup menu Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Installing the receiver Easy-to-use LCD remote controlBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxAutomatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterMinute guide Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsConnect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysPhase Control RtrvSound Stream DirectControls and displays Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectStatus Multi OPEShift SOURCEListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo Stereo See Listening in stereo above for more on thisListening to your system Selecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu PointSurround back speaker setting Default setting Normal SBManual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Standing WaveProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output Select an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter System Setup menu Data Management Copying Mcacc preset dataChecking Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuManual speaker setup Speaker SettingRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the / ButtonsCurve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Other connectionsBasic playback controls Use / to move to previous/next levelsYou can also use the front panel controls Other connections Connecting using HdmiAbout Hdmi Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Large Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays OSD AdjustmentUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the recorderUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Press Status to check the system settingsUsing other functions Resetting the system Default system settingsPress System Setup to confirm Setting DefaultSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offSelect the button for the command you want to input Press Multi OPEButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Settings VideoDisplay 96 kHzUSB interface Remote controlSymptom Symptom Cause Action There is a problem with the signal path fromIPod messages Noisy or distorted pictureAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 ProfessionalTHX Select2 Cinema mode THX Games ModeRe-Equalization Timbre MatchingAuto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formats Channel decoding used for all sourcesDecoding Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingChannel Surround Back speakers Input signal format Additional information Specifications Cleaning the 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