Additional information

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Message

Explanation

NO SIGNAL

A component is outputting an i.LINK signal that the amplifier cannot reproduce. This amplifier can only

 

reproduce signals from i.LINK-Audio-equipped components. See About i.LINK on page 79 for more on

 

this.

 

 

PQLS OFF

This is displayed when PQLS turns off during playback. The sound may be interrupted momentarily when

 

this happens.

 

 

PQLS ON

This is displayed when PQLS turns on during playback. The sound may be interrupted momentarily when

 

this happens.

 

 

UNKNOWN

When an i.LINK-equipped component name cannot be recognized, this message is displayed instead of

 

the proper component name.

 

 

USB interface

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

No sound.

• The computer settings are incorrect.

•Make sure you have set up your computer system to output through the USB interface (see Using the USB interface on page 80).

•The software or source material you are using is not compatible with USB output.

•Update to a more recent version of your existing software, try a different audio program, or try a different source.

• The volume control on your computer is set • Turn up the volume on your computer. too low.

No sound from one or more channels.

• The software settings are incorrect, or the

• Try changing the software settings. If this doesn’t work,

program you are using cannot output

update to a more recent version of your existing software,

multichannel audio.

or try a different audio program.

 

 

• The wrong input setting is selected for the

• Change the setting accordingly (see Selecting USB and

USB interface.

multichannel analog input channels on page 45).

Miscellaneous

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The amplifier doesn’t seem to

• Static electricity caused by dry air.

• Switch the power off then on again. If this doesn’t seem

respond when the buttons are

 

to work, try disconnecting the power plug from the outlet,

pressed.

 

and insert again.

 

 

 

One of the Home THX 7.1

• There is only one surround back speaker

• Make sure there are two surround back speakers

channel modes is selected, but

connected or the current settings are for only

connected (see Connecting the speakers on page 24) and

there are certain options that

one surround back speaker.

make the necessary settings in Speaker Systems on

can't be chosen.

 

page 52.

 

 

 

There seems to be a time lag

• The subwoofer channel can be delayed

• See Automatically setting up for surround sound on

between the speakers and the

slightly if run through a low-pass filter.

page 35 to set up your system again using MCACC (this

output of the subwoofer.

 

will automatically compensate for a delay in the

 

 

subwoofer output).

The amplifier doesn’t memorize the last volume level you used before switching it off.

•The amplifier was switched off immediately after changing the volume level.

•Make sure to switch off the amplifier two seconds or more after changing the volume.

The amplifier doesn’t memorize the last adjustments you made before switching it off.

•The amplifier was switched off immediately after changing the amplifier status.

•Make sure to switch off the amplifier two seconds or more after changing the amplifier status.

Note

•If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

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VSA-AX10Ai specifications

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