Pioneer VSX-9100TX operating instructions Additional information, No sound

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Additional information

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No sound

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

No sound is output when an

• Improper connections.

• Make sure you have properly connected the component

input source is selected.

 

to the corresponding input on the back of the receiver

No sound output from the front

 

(see Connecting up on page 14).

speakers.

 

 

• Sound is muted or the volume is turned

• Press MUTE or adjust the volume accordingly.

 

 

down.

 

 

 

 

 

• Speakers are turned off or selected

• Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set (see

 

improperly with the SPEAKERS switch.

Switching the speaker system on page 56).

 

 

 

 

• The input signal type is incorrect.

• Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the proper input signal

 

 

(see Choosing the input signal on page 33).

 

 

 

 

• The multichannel analog inputs are

• Press MULTI CH IN again (see Selecting the

 

selected.

multichannel analog inputs on page 37).

 

 

 

 

• The front speakers aren’t connected

• See Connecting the speakers on page 20 to connect

 

properly.

them properly.

 

 

 

No sound from the surround or

• Speaker settings are incorrect. (for

• Check you speaker settings in Speaker Setting on

center speakers.

example, they have been set to NO).

page 44.

 

 

 

 

• The surround and/or center levels are

• Check the levels in Channel Level on page 45.

 

turned down.

 

 

 

 

 

• The surround and/or center speakers are

• Check Connecting the speakers on page 20 to make sure

 

disconnected.

the speakers are connected correctly.

 

 

 

 

• The STEREO listening mode has been

• Choose a surround listening mode (see Listening in

 

selected.

surround sound on page 30).

 

 

 

No sound from surround back

• Surround back speakers are set to NO.

• Set the surround back speakers to LARGE or SMALL

speakers.

 

(see Speaker Setting on page 44).

 

 

 

 

• The Extended mode is switched to AUTO or

• Set to Extended ON (see Using the surround back

 

OFF.

channel (Extended mode) on page 34).

 

 

 

 

• The source is not a 6.1 channel playback

• Switch the Extended mode to Extended ON (see Using

 

source.

the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 34)

 

 

and choose a surround listening mode (see Listening in

 

 

surround sound on page 30).

 

 

 

 

• The surround back speakers are

• Check Connecting the speakers on page 20 to make sure

 

disconnected.

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 (Connecting the speakers on page 20).

 

connected to the right channel output.

 

 

 

 

 

• The Extended mode is switched to AUTO

• You can still listen with surround back sound by setting

 

and the Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software

to Extended ON (Using the surround back channel

 

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

(Extended mode) on page 34).

 

compatible.

 

 

 

 

No sound from subwoofer.

• The subwoofer is disconnected or switched

• Connect or switch on the subwoofer (see Connecting

 

off.

the speakers on page 20).

 

 

• Make sure the sleep function on your subwoofer isn’t

 

 

activated.

 

 

 

 

• The subwoofer's settings are incorrect.

• Set the subwoofer (see Speaker Setting on page 44) to

 

 

YES or PLUS.

• The crossover frequency is set too low.

Set the crossover frequency to a (higher) frequency that matches your speaker characteristics (see Crossover Network on page 45)

• There is very little low frequency information

• Change your subwoofer setting to one of the following in

in your source.

the Speaker Setting on page 44:

 

Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES

 

Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS

 

 

• The LFE channel is switched off.

• See LFE Attenuator Setup on page 66 to adjust the

 

setting.

• The subwoofer's levels are too low.

See Channel Level on page 45 to check the speaker levels.

Check the volume control on the subwoofer to make sure it is turned up.

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Contents VSX-9100TX Information to User Wash hands after handlingImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsOther connections Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries 02 5 minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundMinute guide Powered subwooferFront speakers Surround speakers02 5 minute guide Enter Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then pressFollow 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 About the video converter Connecting upCD recorder DVD or LD player CD player Connecting up Connecting digital audio componentsConnecting multichannel analog components Connecting up Connecting analog audio componentsOutput jacks TipConnecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting video componentsTV tuner DVD or LD playerFM wire antenna Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas AM loop antennaFront speakers Connecting the speakersHints on speaker placement Overhead view of speaker setupPower cord caution Connecting upView of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outletControls and displays Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Mono StereoTuned SleepControls and displays Remote control DTV ON/OFF 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV Info Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesListening to your system PRO LogicNeo6 Music settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration Choosing the input signalExtended mode Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress Extended Mode front panel repeatedly To cycle the surround back channel optionsMode VirtualSB Listening to your system Using the Virtual Surround BackPress SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Using the tone controlsPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Enhancing dialogListening to your system Playing other sources Using the sleep timerSelecting the multichannel analog inputs 30 minSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSelect the surround back speaker setting Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Distance Fine Channel LevelSetting 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 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Crossover NetworkSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorderSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Use cursor left/right to select Learn then press EnterErasing all of the remote control presets Confirming preset codesDirect function Input Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsSelect DiscSHIFT+ CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LDEnter Guide Controlling the rest of your systemHDD Shift + DVDSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left Speaker Using the remote control in the sub room Using the sub room controlsOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Using the front panel multi-room controlsOther connections Press the Multi Room ON/OFF button on the front panelUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDVD player Page Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Setup menu Other SettingsSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Assigning the component video inputsDual Mono Setup Dynamic Range Control SetupSelect ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Choose the setting that you wantSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays LFE Attenuator SetupSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuVolt Trigger Setup Multi Room SetupPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterNo sound Additional informationDigital inputs on Other audio problemsAudio components on VideoDisplay SettingsExtended Auto setting, the EX Remote controlAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress System Setup to confirm Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-9100TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-9100TX is a powerful and versatile surround sound receiver that has garnered a strong reputation among audio enthusiasts since its release. Designed to cater to the needs of home theater aficionados, the VSX-9100TX comes packed with features and technologies that elevate the listening experience, making it a noteworthy addition to any audio setup.

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