Pioneer VSX-24TX, VSX-27TX, VSX-26TX manual Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving, Symptom, Cause, Remedy

	Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving
Symptom	Cause	Remedy
No sound from surround or center	• Speaker settings are incorrect.	• See “Speaker Setting” on p.26-27
speakers.		to check the speaker settings.
	• The surround and/or center levels	• See “Channel Level” p.29 to check
	are turned down.	the speaker levels.
	• The surround and/or center	• Connect the speakers (see p.14).
	speakers are disconnected.
Sound is produced from some	• SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.	• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” or
components, but not from digital		“ANALOG” according to the type of
components.	• The digital inputs are assigned	connections made (see p. 40).
		• Set the digital input settings
	incorrectly, or not at all.	correctly (see p. 34).
No sound is output or a noise is	• SIGNAL SELECT is set to	• Make digital connections (see p.10,
output when software with DTS is	“ANALOG”.	11) and set SIGNAL SELECT to
played back.	• A DVD player not compatible with	“DIGITAL” (see p.40).
		• Refer to the instruction manual
	DTS is being used, or the setting of	supplied with the DVD player.
	the DVD player is incorrect.
	• The digital output level has been	• Set the digital volume level of the
	turned down on a CD player or	player to full, or to the neutral
	other component equipped with	position.
	digital output level adjustment
	capability. (The DTS signal has
	been altered by the player, and
	cannot be read.)
The sound is output intermittently	• Disc being played back has a huge	• Use the STANDARD mode to get
when software with DTS is played	amount of information on it.	the best results (see memo, p.38).
back. The overload indicator is lit.
When a search is performed by a	• The search function performed by	• This is not a malfunction, but be
DTS compatible CD player during	the player interferes with the	sure to turn the volume down to
playback, noise is output.	reading of digital information.	prevent the output of loud noise
		from your speakers.

Cannot be remote controlled.	• The remote control batteries have
	worn out.
	• Too far away or bad angle of
	operation.
	• There is an obstacle between the
	receiver and the remote control.
	• Strong light such as fluorescent
	light is shining onto the unit's
	remote control signal light-
	receiving window.
	• A cord is connected to the
	CONTROL IN terminal on this unit.
	• The IR Receiver type is
	mismatched with the setting.

•Replace the batteries (see p.6).

•Operate within 23 feet (7 m) and 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see p.7).

•Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

•Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

•Connect cord to the correct jack.

•Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear panel, and set to the other IR Receiver type.

The display is dark. • The FL DIMMER button is pushed.

•Press FL DIMMER on the front panel repeatedly to return to the default setting (see p.43).

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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