12Additional information

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Can’t record video.

• You are trying to record a source connected

• Connect the source component to either the composite

 

to the component video jacks.

video or the S-video jacks (see Connecting video

 

 

components on page 18).

 

 

 

 

• The source is copy protected.

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

 

 

 

 

• The recorder's video input is hooked up

• Hook up the source and the recorder using the same

 

using a different type of cable to the source

type of video cable (see About the video converter on

 

video output.

page 15).

 

 

 

Settings

Symptom

Cause

The Auto MCACC Setup

• The ambient noise level in the room is too

continually shows an error.

high, or obstacles are blocking the setup

 

microphone.

Remedy

Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible when using the Auto MCACC Setup (see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 13 for more on this). If the noise cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 43).

After using the Auto MCACC

• There was some inaudible low-frequency

• The low-frequency noise could have been caused by an

Setup, the speaker size setting

noise in the room.

air conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the

(LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect.

 

room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup.

 

 

 

The display shows KEY LOCK

• Your Pioneer dealer has enabled the key

• Ask your Pioneer dealer to disable the key lock.

ON when you try to make

lock feature.

 

settings.

 

 

12V TRG ERR blinks in the display.

There is a problem with the 12V trigger connection.

Turn the receiver off and check the 12V trigger connection.

Display

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The display is dark or off.

• The display is set to dark or off.

Press FL. DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.

After making an adjustment the

• The display is set to off.

• Press FL. DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to

display goes off.

 

select a different brightness.

 

 

 

You can't get DIGITAL to display

• There is a problem with the digital

• Check your digital connections and/or assign the digital

when using the SIGNAL SELECT

connections or the digital input is assigned

inputs correctly (see Assigning the digital inputs on

button.

incorrectly.

page 63).

 

 

 

 

• The multichannel analog inputs are

• Press MULTI CH IN again (see Selecting the

 

selected.

multichannel analog inputs on page 37).

 

 

 

The Dolby/DTS indicator doesn't

• The player is paused.

• Press play.

light when playing Dolby/DTS

 

 

• The player's sound output settings are

• Set the player correctly (consult the manual that came

software.

wrong.

with the player, if necessary).

 

 

 

 

When playing a DVD-Audio disc,

• The audio from these discs is output from

• This is not a malfunction. See also the operating

the DVD player display shows 96

the analog audio jacks of the DVD player only;

instructions that came with your DVD player.

kHz. However, the receiver’s

the receiver does not show the sampling rate

 

display does not.

of the input signal through the analog inputs.

 

 

 

 

During playback of a DTS 96/24

• The receiver’s input signal type is set to

• Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the

source, the display doesn't show

analog.

input signal on page 33).

96kHz.

 

 

When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources, the receiver’s format indicators do not light.

• No digital connection, or the digital

• Check the digital audio connection (page 16).

connection is incorrect.

 

 

 

• The receiver’s input signal type is set to

• Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the

analog.

input signal on page 33).

 

 

• The DVD player is set to output Dolby Digital

• Check the settings on the player. Set the output for

and/or DTS audio as PCM.

Dolby Digital and DTS (no PCM conversion). See also the

 

operating instructions that came with your DVD player.

 

 

• The disc has several playback audio tracks;

• Switch the playback audio channel on your DVD player.

the one currently playing is actually PCM.

See the operating instructions that came with your DVD

 

player.

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Pioneer VSX-52TX manual Settings, Display

VSX-52TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-52TX is a remarkable AV receiver that stands out in the realm of home theater systems, well-known for its high-quality sound performance and an array of advanced features. Designed to cater to the needs of audiophiles and casual listeners alike, the VSX-52TX integrates cutting-edge technologies that elevate the home entertainment experience.

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