Pioneer VSX-AX10Ai-G manual Other audio problems, Symptom Cause

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12Additional information

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 26).

 

 

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 26).

•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.

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 96 kHz/24bit disc

• Different discs have different recording

• Turn the volume down.

the sound is too loud.

levels so some may be louder than others.

 

When playing a DTS format LD • The input signal type is set to ANALOG. there is audible noise on the

soundtrack.

•Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Selecting the input signal type on page 46)

Can't record audio.

• You are trying to make an analog recording

•You can only record analog to analog, or digital to digital.

 

from a digital signal, or a digital recording of

 

 

an analog source.

 

 

 

 

 

• The digital source is copy protected.

• You can't record digital sources that have been copy

 

 

protected.

 

 

 

 

• The analog REC jacks have not been

• Check your analog connections (see Connecting analog

 

connected properly.

audio sources on page 22).

 

 

 

The sound distorts and/or the

• The analog signal is too strong.

• Turn on input attenuator (see Reducing the level of an

OVER indicator won’t stop

 

analog signal on page 75).

lighting.

 

• If the source has an analog output setting, lower it as

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

You can only hear treble from

• The front speakers are set to SMALL.

• Set the front speakers to LARGE (see Speaker Systems

speakers.

 

on page 57).

 

 

 

Subwoofer output is very low.

• The speaker settings result in very little

• To route more audio signal to the subwoofer, set it to

 

audio signal being sent to the subwoofer.

PLUS, or select SMALL for the front speaker setting (see

 

 

Speaker Systems on page 57).

 

 

 

Everything seems to be set up

• The speakers are out of phase.

• Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on

correctly, but the playback sound

 

the receiver are matched with the corresponding

is odd.

 

terminals on the speakers (page 24).

 

 

 

Noise or hum can be heard even

• There is electrical interference from another

• Check that personal computers or other digital

when there is no sound being

component or appliance.

components connected to the same power source are not

input.

 

causing interference.

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-AX10Ai-G Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Information to UserContents Surround Setup menu Using other functionsAdvanced setup Controlling other equipmentFeatures Our philosophyChecking the supplied accessories Using the remote controlBefore you start Before you start ChapterSetting up the remote control Calibrating the remote control screenBefore you start Press CalibrateSetting the button alert volume Setting the clockSetting the time-out setting Resetting the remote control Locking the remote controlRestarting the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player AssignableConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder VSX-AX10AiConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TurntablePortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting your equipment Connecting antennas FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaAbout the supplied AC power cords Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays ToneControls and displays Display TunedBasic remote control displays Controls and displays Remote controlHome menu screens Receiver menu screens SetupDigital NR Remote control displays for the tuner Disp ModeSpeaker A/B Display DimmerRemote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components Search Mode 10 CLRAutomatically setting up for surround sound Switch on the receiver and your TVGetting started Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Change the receiver input to the source you want to play Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAbout the listening modes Listening in surround soundNeo6 Music settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesAdjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelListening with headphones Listening in stereoPro Logic IIx Movie PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaUsing the Stream Direct mode Press Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screenSelecting the input signal type AnalogSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Listening to high-sampling formatsChannel Listening to your system Using the surround back channel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle throughAuto Surround back channel optionsCreating a center speaker effect Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-sampling Using Midnight and Loudness listeningUsing the tone control Switching the tone control on or offReducing noise during playback Adjusting the bass and trebleTreble Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterFinding a station Changing the frequency stepMemorizing station presets Using the tuner Tuning directly to a stationMPX mode Using the tuner Listening to memorized station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSurround Setup menu Surround Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSurround Setup menu Speaker SystemsLarge Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ then press EnterSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySpeaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual’ then press EnterSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Select ‘Data Copy’ then press EnterHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select a manual setup option and press EnterSelect ‘Professional’ then press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressSwitch the X-Curve on or OFF CurveUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterSelect ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press Enter Checking your surround settingsCycle through the settings screen by screen Using the remote control with other components Recalling preset codesControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentPress Learning on the remote setup menu Programming signals from other remote controlsPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Editing remote control button names Press Direct Function on the remote setup menuPress OK to confirm the settings Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuSelect the button you want to rename Press OK when you’ve finishedChoose how you want to change the look of the button LD if the multi operation is being used to switch on From the ‘Select Function’ screen, chooseInput function This will be the one that starts the multi operation whenUsing multi operations Press OK when you’re finishedFrom the remote control Home menu press Multi OperationSwitching components on and off Using the 12 volt triggerUsing System off System OFFUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delayEnhancing Sacd playback Press Option repeatedly until Sacd Gain shows in the displayUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedanceSwitch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Dimming the displayResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault receiver settings Bypass Using speaker system B Switching the speaker systemUsing speaker system B in another room Other connectionsSelect the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menu Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers SP B ITU-R is selectedUsing the pre-outs Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Using the i.LINK interface Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierAbout Pqls rate control About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network Using the USB interface Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu ScreenConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘PC Output’ and press EnterAdvanced setup Advanced setup ChapterMake sure your receiver and TV are both switched on Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Advanced setupAssigning the i.LINK inputs Expert Setup menu Select ‘Expert Setup’ then press EnterAssigning the video inputs Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelFunction Rename Dynamic Range ControlOSD Overlay Select ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter THX Audio SetupVolt Trigger THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Surround Back Speaker PositionOptimizing your speaker setup Basic surround setupAdditional information Additional information ChapterTHX speaker system setup Additional informationPower Additional information TroubleshootingNo sound Listening in surround sound on Symptom Other audio problems Symptom CauseSettings VideoRemote control JackDisplay Select buttonLink interface Link messagesUSB interface MiscellaneousAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXPCM Pulse Code Modulation Maintenance of external surfaces THX Ultra2 Cinema modeAdvanced Speaker Array ASA THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7292-A
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