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Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Can’t record video.

• You are trying to record a source connected

• Connect the source component to either the composite

 

to the component video jacks.

video or the S-video jacks (see Connecting video

 

 

components on page 18).

 

 

 

 

• The source is copy protected.

• You can't record sources that have been copy protected.

 

 

 

 

• The recorder's video input is hooked up

• Hook up the source and the recorder using the same

 

using a different type of cable to the source

type of video cable (see About the video converter on

 

video output.

page 15).

 

 

 

Settings

Symptom

Cause

The Auto MCACC Setup

• The ambient noise level in the room is too

continually shows an error.

high, or obstacles are blocking the setup

 

microphone.

Remedy

•Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible when using the Auto MCACC Setup (see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 13 for more on this). If the noise cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 43).

After using the Auto MCACC

• There was some inaudible low-frequency

• The low-frequency noise could have been caused by an

Setup, the speaker size setting

noise in the room.

air conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the

(LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect.

 

room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup.

 

 

 

The display shows KEY LOCK

• Your Pioneer dealer has enabled the key

• Ask your Pioneer dealer to disable the key lock.

ON when you try to make

lock feature.

 

settings.

 

 

12V TRG ERR blinks in the display.

•There is a problem with the 12V trigger connection.

•Turn the receiver off and check the 12V trigger connection.

Display

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The display is dark or off.

• The display is set to dark or off.

•Press FL. DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.

After making an adjustment the

• The display is set to off.

• Press FL. DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to

display goes off.

 

select a different brightness.

 

 

 

You can't get DIGITAL to display

• There is a problem with the digital

• Check your digital connections and/or assign the digital

when using the SIGNAL SELECT

connections or the digital input is assigned

inputs correctly (see Assigning the digital inputs on

button.

incorrectly.

page 63).

 

 

 

 

• The multichannel analog inputs are

• Press MULTI CH IN again (see Selecting the

 

selected.

multichannel analog inputs on page 37).

 

 

 

The Dolby/DTS indicator doesn't

• The player is paused.

• Press play.

light when playing Dolby/DTS

 

 

• The player's sound output settings are

• Set the player correctly (consult the manual that came

software.

wrong.

with the player, if necessary).

 

 

 

 

When playing a DVD-Audio disc,

• The audio from these discs is output from

• This is not a malfunction. See also the operating

the DVD player display shows 96

the analog audio jacks of the DVD player only;

instructions that came with your DVD player.

kHz. However, the receiver’s

the receiver does not show the sampling rate

 

display does not.

of the input signal through the analog inputs.

 

 

 

 

During playback of a DTS 96/24

• The receiver’s input signal type is set to

• Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the

source, the display doesn't show

analog.

input signal on page 33).

96kHz.

 

 

When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources, the receiver’s format indicators do not light.

• No digital connection, or the digital

• Check the digital audio connection (page 16).

connection is incorrect.

 

 

 

• The receiver’s input signal type is set to

• Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the

analog.

input signal on page 33).

 

 

• The DVD player is set to output Dolby Digital

• Check the settings on the player. Set the output for

and/or DTS audio as PCM.

Dolby Digital and DTS (no PCM conversion). See also the

 

operating instructions that came with your DVD player.

 

 

• The disc has several playback audio tracks;

• Switch the playback audio channel on your DVD player.

the one currently playing is actually PCM.

See the operating instructions that came with your DVD

 

player.

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VSX-9100TX Wash hands after handling Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Controlling the rest of your systemOther connections Additional informationFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Minute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundPowered subwoofer Minute guideFront speakers Surround speakers02 5 minute guide Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then press EnterFollow 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 Connecting up About the video converterConnecting up Connecting digital audio components CD recorder DVD or LD player CD playerConnecting up Connecting analog audio components Connecting multichannel analog componentsOutput jacks TipConnecting up Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminalTV tuner DVD or LD playerConnecting up Connecting antennas FM wire antennaUsing external antennas AM loop antennaConnecting the speakers Front speakersOverhead view of speaker setup Hints on speaker placementConnecting up Power cord cautionView of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outletListening Mode Select Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Stereo MonoTuned SleepControls and displays Remote control 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTER DTV ON/OFFDTV Info Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system PRO LogicDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Neo6 Music settingsUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic CalibrationListening to your system Using the surround back channel Extended modePress Extended Mode front panel repeatedly To cycle the surround back channel optionsListening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back Mode VirtualSBUsing the tone controls Press SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or offPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Enhancing dialogUsing the sleep timer Listening to your system Playing other sourcesSelecting the multichannel analog inputs 30 minSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect the surround back speaker setting Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Channel DistanceSetting 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 Speaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker DistanceUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorderSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterUse cursor left/right to select Learn then press Enter Press the Receiver button to exit and store the operationsErasing all of the remote control presets Confirming preset codesDirect function Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputSelect DiscCD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD SHIFT+Controlling the rest of your system Enter GuideHDD Shift + DVDSecond Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemOther connections Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left Speaker Using the sub room controls Using the remote control in the sub roomOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUsing the front panel multi-room controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumeOther connections Press the Multi Room ON/OFF button on the front panelOther connections Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDVD player Page Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Assigning the component video inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono SetupSelect ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Choose the setting that you wantLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuMulti Room Setup Volt Trigger Setup Troubleshooting Power Additional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onVideo Audio components onSettings DisplayRemote control Extended Auto setting, the EXAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress System Setup to confirm Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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