Pioneer VSX-52TX manual Remote control, Extended Auto setting, the EX

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Symptom Cause Remedy

When playing certain discs, none of the receiver’s format indicators light.

•The audio format of the disc is not 5.1/6.1 channel.

•This is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details of the audio formats available on the disc.

When playing a disc, the	• The input signal type is set to analog.	• Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the
2 PL II or Neo:6 indicator lights		input signal on page 33).
on the receiver.
	• A two channel soundtrack is currently	• This is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for
	playing.	details of the audio formats available on the disc.
	• The soundtrack currently playing is	• This is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for
	encoded using Dolby Surround.	details of the audio formats available on the disc.
During playback of a Surround	•The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS	• Set to Extended ON (see Using the surround back
EX or DTS ES source on the	ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is	channel (Extended mode) on page 34) then switch to the
Extended AUTO setting, the EX	6.1 compatible.	THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see
and ES indicators don’t light, or		Listening in surround sound on page 30).
the signal is not properly
processed.

Remote control

Symptom	Cause	Remedy
Cannot be remote controlled.	• The remote control batteries have worn out. • Replace the batteries (see Loading the batteries on
		page 7).
	• Too far away or improper angle of operation. • Operate within 23 feet and a 30º angle of the remote
		sensor on the front panel (see Operating range of remote
		control unit on page 29).
	• There is an obstacle between the receiver	• Remove the obstacle or move to another place.
	and the remote control.
	• Strong light such as fluorescent light is	• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to
	shining onto the unit's remote control sensor.	direct light.
	• Something is plugged into the CONTROL IN	• Unplug the cable from the CONTROL IN jack and use
	jack.	remote normally (see Operating other Pioneer components
		on page 22).
	• The IR receiver type is mismatched with the	• Disconnect the IR receiver from the rear panel or set to
	setting.	the other IR receiver type (see Multi Room Setup on
		page 67).
Other components can't be	• The preset code settings are wrong.	• Input the correct preset code.
operated with the system
	• The batteries wore out and the system	• Reset the proper system settings.
remote.
	settings were cleared.

The SR cable is connected, but the connected components can’t be operated with the remote.

• The SR cable hasn't been connected	• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the
properly.	right jack (see Operating other Pioneer components on
	page 22).
• The rest of the component connections	• Make sure an analog connection has been made
have not been made.	between the units.

•The component you have hooked up is not a • This feature only works with Pioneer products. Pioneer product.

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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