Pioneer SC-35 manual Other audio problems, SymptomRemedy, Home Menu

• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 115).

• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 24).

• This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning.

• Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 62).

• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog source.

• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.

• If the HDMI input function is selected, sound is muted until exiting the Home Menu.

Remedy

For FM broadcasts

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.

• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 37). For AM broadcasts

• Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.

13Additional information

SymptomRemedy

No sound from subwoofer.

•Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up.

•If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.

•Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 115).

•The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the characteristics of your other speakers (see Speaker Setting on page 115).

•If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your speaker settings to Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 115).

•Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or to a very quiet setting (see Setting the Audio options on page 76).

•Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 116).

No sound from one speaker.	• Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 24).
	• Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 116).
	• Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 115).
	• The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect listening
	modes, you may be able to create the missing channel (see Listening in surround sound on page 59).
Sound is produced from	• Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 62).
analog components, but not	• Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected
from digital ones (DVD, LD,	to (see The Input Setup menu on page 45).
CD-ROM, etc.).	• Check the digital output settings on the source component.
	• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.
	• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input function.

No sound is output or a noise is • Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs. output when Dolby Digital/DTS

software is played back.

No sound when using the

Home Menu.

Other audio problems

Symptom

Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

•Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.

•Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 37).

•Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.

Noise is output when scanning a DTS CD.

When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack.

Can’t record audio.

•For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.

•Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 34).

Subwoofer output is very low.

Everything seems to be set up correctly, but the playback sound is odd.

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