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Symptom

Cause

Remedy

No sound output from the front

• The U-shaped connectors that connect the

• Reconnect the POWER AMP IN terminals to the front

speakers.

POWER AMP IN terminals to the front

channel pre-outs using the supplied U-shaped connectors

 

channel pre outs are not connected.

(see item 8 in Rear panel on page 12).

 

 

 

 

• The front speakers are connected to the B

• Connect the front speakers to the A speaker system

 

speaker system jack.

jacks (see Installing your speaker system on page 24).

 

 

 

No sound from the surround or

• Speaker settings are incorrect. (for

• Check you speaker settings in Speaker Systems on

center speakers.

example, they have been set to NO).

page 57.

 

 

 

 

• The surround and/or center levels are

• Check the levels in Channel Level on page 59.

 

turned down.

 

 

 

 

 

• The surround and/or center speakers are

• Check Installing your speaker system on page 24 to

 

disconnected.

make sure the speakers are connected correctly.

 

 

 

 

• The STEREO listening mode has been

• Choose a surround listening mode (see Listening in

 

selected.

surround sound on page 41).

 

 

 

 

• Speaker system B is selected.

• Select speaker system A (see Switching the speaker

 

 

system on page 80).

•The 2 channel input setting is selected when using the multichannel analog inputs or the USB interface.

•Change the setting accordingly (see Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channels on page 47).

No sound from surround back speakers.

• Surround back speakers are set to NO.

• Set the surround back speakers to LARGE or SMALL

 

(see Speaker Systems on page 57).

•The SB CH mode is switched off.• Set the surround back channel to SB CH ON (see page 48).

• The source is not a 6.1 channel playback

• Choose an Advanced surround listening mode (see

source.

Listening in surround sound on page 41).

 

 

• The surround back speakers are

• Check Installing your speaker system on page 24 to

disconnected.

make sure the speakers are connected correctly.

 

 

• The surround back channel is on the 1

• Connect the speaker to the surround back left channel

speaker setting, and your speaker is

output (Installing your speaker system on page 24).

connected to the right channel output.

 

•The wrong input setting is selected when using the multichannel analog inputs or the USB interface.

•Change the setting accordingly (see Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channels on page 47).

 

• The SB CH MODE is switched to AUTO and

• You can still listen with surround back sound by setting

 

the Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software

the surround back channel to SB CH ON (page 48).

 

you’re playing has no flag to indicate it is 6.1

 

 

compatible.

 

 

 

 

No sound from subwoofer.

• The subwoofer is disconnected or switched

• Connect or switch on the subwoofer (see Installing your

 

off.

speaker system on page 24).

 

 

 

 

• The subwoofer's settings are incorrect.

• Set the subwoofer (see Speaker Systems on page 57).

 

 

 

 

 

• Set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker Systems

 

 

on page 57).

 

 

 

 

• The crossover frequency is set too low.

• Set the crossover frequency to a (higher) frequency that

 

 

matches your speaker characteristics (see Speaker

 

 

Systems on page 57)

 

 

 

 

• The bass attenuator is set too low.

• See Bass Peak Level on page 91 to adjust the setting.

 

 

 

 

• The subwoofer's levels are too low.

• See Channel Level on page 59 to check the speaker

 

 

levels.

 

 

• Check the volume control on the subwoofer to make

 

 

sure it is turned up.

No sound from one speaker.

• The speaker setting has been set to NO.

• Change the setting in Speaker Systems on page 57.

• The speaker level is too low.

• Check the level in Channel Level on page 59.

 

 

• The speaker isn’t connected properly.

• Check Installing your speaker system on page 24 to

 

make sure the speaker is connected correctly.

• The source has no sound output for that

• By choosing an Advanced surround listening mode (see

channel.

Listening in surround sound on page 41), you may be able

 

to create an extra channel for the speaker.

 

 

The program indicator lights for • A mute signal is recorded on the channel.

 

a channel, but no sound is

 

output from the corresponding

 

speaker.

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-AX10Ai-G Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Information to UserContents Advanced setup Surround Setup menuUsing other functions Controlling other equipmentFeatures Our philosophyBefore you start Checking the supplied accessoriesUsing the remote control Before you start ChapterBefore you start Setting up the remote controlCalibrating the remote control screen Press CalibrateSetting the time-out setting Setting the clockSetting the button alert volume Restarting the remote control Resetting the remote controlLocking the remote control Press Reset to DefaultReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter 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 external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaAbout the supplied AC power cords Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays ToneControls and displays Display TunedHome menu screens Controls and displays Remote controlBasic remote control displays Digital NR SetupReceiver menu screens Speaker A/B Remote control displays for the tunerDisp Mode Display DimmerRemote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components Search Mode 10 CLRGetting started Automatically setting up for surround soundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterPlaying a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Change the receiver input to the source you want to play About the listening modes Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Using the Advanced surround effectsUsing the Home THX modes Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelPro Logic IIx Movie Listening with headphonesListening in stereo PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaUsing the Stream Direct mode Press Multi CH Input on the remote control Home menu screenSelecting the input signal type AnalogChannel Listening to high-sampling formatsSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Auto Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Surround back channel optionsVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingCreating a center speaker effect Using the tone control Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing Midnight and Loudness listening Switching the tone control on or offTreble Adjusting the bass and trebleReducing noise during playback Listening to your system Listening to dual mono soundtracks Finding a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Changing the frequency stepMPX mode Using the tuner Tuning directly to a stationMemorizing station presets Naming station presets Using the tunerListening to memorized station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSurround Setup menu Speaker SystemsLarge Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ then press EnterSpeaker Distance Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Acoustic Calibration EQSelect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘Manual’ then press Enter Select ‘Data Copy’ then press EnterProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output Select ‘Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect a manual setup option and press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Switch the X-Curve on or OFFCurve Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterCycle through the settings screen by screen Checking your surround settingsSelect ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press Enter Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Programming signals from other remote controlsPress Learning on the remote setup menu Press OK to confirm the settings Editing remote control button namesPress Direct Function on the remote setup menu Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuChoose how you want to change the look of the button Press OK when you’ve finishedSelect the button you want to rename Input function LD if the multi operation is being used to switch onFrom the ‘Select Function’ screen, choose This will be the one that starts the multi operation whenFrom the remote control Home menu press Using multi operationsPress OK when you’re finished Multi OperationUsing System off Switching components on and offUsing the 12 volt trigger System OFFMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter 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 displaySwitch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Using other functionsSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayDefault receiver settings Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Bypass Using speaker system B in another room Using speaker system BSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuOther connections SP B ITU-R is selectedConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersUsing the pre-outs Using the i.LINK interface Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierCreating an i.LINK network About i.LINKAbout Pqls rate control 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 EnterMake sure your receiver and TV are both switched on Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the i.LINK inputs Advanced setupAssigning the component video inputs Assigning the video inputs Expert Setup menuSelect ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelOSD Overlay Dynamic Range ControlFunction Rename Volt Trigger THX Audio SetupSelect ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Surround Back Speaker PositionAdditional information Optimizing your speaker setupBasic surround setup Additional information ChapterTHX speaker system setup Additional informationNo sound Additional information TroubleshootingPower 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 DolbyPCM Pulse Code Modulation About THXWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Advanced Speaker Array ASA Maintenance of external surfacesTHX Ultra2 Cinema mode THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 04B00001 ARB7292-A
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