Pioneer VSX-47TX Expert, Symptom, Cause, Remedy, When playing an LD the, SIGNAL SELECT is on 2 RF

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Symptom	Cause		Remedy
When playing an LD the	• The LD is not a Dolby Digital compatible
			• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO (see
SIGNAL SELECT is on 2 RF	disc.		p.45). Make sure your LD player is hooked
but there is still no sound.			up with analog connections in addition to
			digital and 2RF connections (see p.17, 22).
Other audio problems
Subwoofer output is very	• Settings route signal away from		• To get more signal to the subwoofer set
low.	subwoofer.		it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the front
			speakers (see p.36-37).
During multi channel	• The MULTI CH IN SELECT is not set		• Select the correct number of input
playback, there is no sound	correctly.		channels (see p.94).
output from one speaker.	• That speaker is set to NO (except		• Set the speaker to YES.
	center).
During multi channel	•	2 channel input is selected.	• Set the MULTI CHANNEL IN playback to
playback, the only sound			8 channel (see p.53).
output is from the front
speakers.
A multi channel DVD source	• The source is coming from something		• Check the MULTI CH IN connection (see
appears to be downmixed	other than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for		p.21) and select the type of playback with
from 2 channels during	example, digital PCM output, etc.)		the MULTI CH IN button (see p.53).
playback.
The OVER indicator is	• If you are using an analog source, the		• Press the INPUT ATT button (see p.54).
constantly lit.	signal is too strong.		• If the player has an analog output setting,
			lower it as necessary.
Considerable noise in radio	•	Incorrect frequency.	• Tune in the correct frequency.
broadcasts.	• The antenna is not connected.		• Connect the antenna (see p.24).
	• 2 RF and/or digital cables are near the		• Route 2 RF and digital cables away
	antenna terminals and wires.		from the antenna terminals and wires.
Broadcast stations cannot	•	The antenna is poorly positioned.	• Adjust the direction and position for best
be selected automatically.			reception.
	• Interference caused by other equipment		• Turn off the equipment causing the noise
	(fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).		or move it away from the receiver.
			• Place the antenna farther away from the
			equipment causing the noise.
	•	Weak radio signals.	• Connect an outdoor AM or FM antenna
			(see p.24).
Noise or hum can be heard	• There is electrical interference from		• Check that personal computers or other
even when there is no sound	another component or appliance.		digital components connected to the same
being input.			power source are not causing interference.
When a search is performed	• The search function performed by the		• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to
by a DTS compatible CD	player interferes with the reading of digital		turn the volume down to prevent the output
player during playback,	information.		of loud noise from your speakers.
noise is output.
When playing a DTS format	•	The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG.	• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (see
LD there is noise audible on			p.45).
the soundtrack.
Can't record audio.	• You are trying to make an analog		• You can only record analog to analog, or
	recording from a digital signal, or a digital		digital to digital.
	recording of an analog source.		• You can't record digital sources that have
	•	The digital source is copy protected.	been copy protected.
	•	The jacks for recording have not been	• Check connections (see p.20 & 22).
	connected properly.

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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