Pioneer VSX-43TX Video No image is output when a, There is no image coming, From the selected

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

Symptom

Cause

 

 

 

Video

 

 

 

 

 

No image is output when a

•

Improper connections.

function is selected.

•

The input source is not properly selected.

 

 

•

The video input selected on the TV

 

monitor is incorrect.

 

•

The TV or monitor is hooked up with cord

 

that is different than that used for the video

 

player.

 

•

The component video setting is

 

incorrect.

 

 

 

There is no image coming

•

The type of cord connected to the TV

from the selected

doesn't match your video input settings.

component video jacks.

 

 

 

 

 

Can't record video.

•

The source is copy protected.

 

•

You are trying to record a source

 

connected to the component video jacks.

 

•

The recorder's video input is hooked up

 

using a different type of cord to the source

 

video output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input/display

 

 

 

 

 

The display is dark.

•

The display DIMMER button is pushed.

 

 

You can't get DIGITAL to

• Either the digital connections or the

come up when using the

DIGITAL IN SELECT is incorrect.

SIGNAL SELECT button.

•

MULTI CH IN mode is on.

 

 

 

The digital format indicator

• The player is paused or stopped.

doesn't light up even when

• There is a mistake in the player settings

playing a non-PCM digital

for audio output.

source.

 

 

 

 

 

A compressed digital source

•

Although it's a non-PCM digital source

is being played, but the

there is a possibility the present track is not

digital format indicators

the proper format (5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel).

don't light up.

 

 

 

 

During playback of a

• The digital signal is not being sent with

compressed digital source,

the source.

the PRO LOGIC ll or NEO:6

• The audio is in two channel format.

indicators show in the

• It has already been Dolby surround

display.

encoded.

 

 

 

During playback of a

•

The source may be 6.1 playback

Surround EX or DTS ES

compatible, but there is no signal from the

source on the AUTO setting,

source to indicate this.

the EX and ES indicators

 

 

won't light.

 

 

 

 

 

Remedy

•Make sure the component is connected correctly (see pages 15,16–18).

•Press the correct function button.

•Please read the TV monitor manual and change the settings accordingly.

•Use the same cable to connect to your TV and all your video equipment (see pages 15–22).

•Select the correct COMPONENT-IN SELECT setting (see page 77).

•Change the settings to match the cord connected (see pages 15–22).

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

•Connect the component with S video or composite video cords (see pages 16–18).

•Hook up the source and the recorder using the same type of video cord (see pages 16–18).

•Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default setting (see page 53).

•Make sure the digital connections (see page 16–18 & 21) and the DIGITAL-IN SELECT (see page 76) are done correctly.

•Turn MULTI CH IN mode off (see page 50) .

•Play the source.

•Fix the audio settings (check the manual that came with your DVD player).

•There is no problem. The indicator won't light when the track is not a compressed digital source.

•Choose DIGITAL or AUTO with the signal select button (see page 42).

•This is not a malfunction. Check the manufacturer information for the source.

•Switch the SB CH MODE to ON (see page 51).

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Contents VSX-43TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc FeaturesHigh Quality, Balanced Multichannel Design Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingBefore You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Inches 20 cmEasy Setup Guide Part1 Home Theater The BasicsHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Digital ConnectionsSpeaker terminals Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker Connections Assigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitPress the System Setup Button Use the 5∞ buttons to select DIGI-2 CD-R and press EnterEnter Easy Setup Guide Part2Quick setup Play a DVD then adjust the Master Volume Playing a DVD with Surround SoundComponent Video Input Default Settings Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TV Video Component videoNot a PCM-only output Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD player Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tunerTurntable etc Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Connect red plugs toComponents equipped with Coaxial cord Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default Settings FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Bi-wiring your speakersSetting. With this method you can choose the 8 Ω Speaker placement AC Power CordAC Outlet switched 100 W max Placing Your SpeakersDisplays & Controls DisplayFront Panel SB CH Mode button see pages Master Volume dialSignal Select button see Multi CH in button Tuner Control buttons SeeRemote Control DNR Digital NR button see Master Volume -/+ buttonsRemote Setup button BASS/TREBLE button seeBack Panel Video components input/output terminals Speakers terminals seeAC Outlet switced 100 W max Multi CH in terminals seeNormal setup see pages Setting Up for Surround SoundQuick setup see Expert setup seeExit should be selected. Press Enter button If you want to change a setting before pro- ceedingSurrback System Surround Back System Start over from stepUse the 5∞ buttons to select NORMAL. Press the Enter Button Normal setupChannel Delay See Speaker SET See pagesCenter default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallX2 and the size Large or Use the 5∞ buttons to chooseNumber YES or NO, X1 or Small for each set of speakersYou need to complete the procedure and start over from step Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode Next, proceed to Channel Delay nextChannel Delay Basic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Each press switches the signal in the order belowListening Modes Stereo modesMovie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II MovieMusic modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II MusicTo 90 the default setting value is 50 by pressing + Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeAmount of effect can be adjusted ranging from 7CH Stereo modes cannot be adjustedReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Mcacc indicatorListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Analog input 10-18 dB Digital input 10-15 dB AM/FM tunerRemote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Press the Midnight button onTreble Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or DVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING ModeRemote control or the Multi CH Press the Multi CH Input button onPress the SB CH Mode button on Remote control SB CH Mode buttonSB CH Mode Virtual Surround Back ModeDefault setting is Dual ch1 Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones You can only use this function with Dolby DigitalAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory function Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press the Class button repeatedly To select a class numberPress the Tuner button on Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations Enter the station name you wantTo step through each channel in order Recalling Memorized StationsUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire Press the ST -/+ buttons repeatedlyRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components LED lights continouslyFor example DVD/LD LED blinks rapidly Press the button to be programmedOperation you wish to program InchesUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations \» «Setting up the Direct Function Using Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsStereo playback in another room Second Zone Second Zone Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMP SetupSelect Front BI-AMP Surrback Systems setup see Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMPSurround Back PRE OUT terminals may change When using headphones the speakers are switched offSpeaker Button Connecting Additional Amplifiers Press the operation button Multi OperationsSelect a Multi Control button for This multi operation For example 3 play, you want to inputUp with multi operations You can repeat this process for up to five 4-1commandsPerforming Multi Operations Do the following to use the Multi OperationsSystem OFF Press the Receiver buttonSelect a Multi Control button for LED lights and remains litReceiver Using System OFFPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Erasing All Remote Control settings Resetting the Remote ControlErasing Learned Remote Control Commands Erasing Multi OperationsResetting the Main Unit THX Cinema Setup Fine Tuning Your SystemOther System Settings Input AssignUse the 5∞ buttons to select it THX Cinema SetupExit should be selected if not Turn on the receiver, press Receiver button on the remoteThis exits the DIGITAL-IN Select mode Receiver function Assigning the Component Video InputsUse the 5∞ buttons to assign a Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN then pressCursor through the letters Numbers and symbols. UseUse the Multi JOG to cycle Enter button to enter oneExpert Setup Select Expert with the 5∞ Buttons. Press the Enter buttonUse the 5∞ buttons to select frequency cut off point. Press Start over from step Memo The default is 80HzCrossover Network Select it. Press EnterFine Channel Level Channel. Press Enter Fine Channel DelayChannel you want to adjust Test tones will be outputNext, if you want, proceed to Acoustic CAL Use the 5∞ buttons to select Frequency you want to adjust Acoustic CAL EQUse the 5∞ buttons to adjust the Trim and press Enter Next, if you want, proceed to Bass Peak LevelTest tones and specify the bass Use the 5∞ buttons to adjustBass Peak Level Peak levelDynamic Range Control Dolby Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS-ES Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS DTS Neo6THX Speaker Placement Information Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. SourcesPreset Code List Manufacturer Code3086 30773079 3087Troubleshooting Subwoofer No sound output fromFront speakers Set of speakersLow Other audio problems Subwoofer output is veryNoise is output When playing a DTS format During multi channelSignal Select button Video No image is output when aCome up when using Digital format indicatorOther components cant be Remote control Cannot be remoteControlled Operated with the systemSchemata of Setup Function RenameMaintenance of External Surfaces These will corrode the surfacesSpecifications 103 TNGZF/02E00001 Printed

VSX-43TX specifications

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