Additional Information

Symptom

 

Cause

 

Remedy

Broadcast

stations

Weak radio signal.

• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to

cannot be

selected

 

 

 

page 12).

automatically.

 

 

 

 

No sound from

Speaker settings are incorrect.

• Refer to “Speakers setting mode” on

surround or center

 

 

 

page 16 to check the speaker set-

speakers.

 

The rear and/or center levels are

 

tings.

 

 

Refer to “Setting the Volume Level

 

 

 

turned down.

 

of Each Channel” on page 21 to check

 

 

• The surround and/or center speakers

 

the speaker levels.

 

 

• Connect the speakers (refer to page

 

 

 

are disconnected.

 

13).

Sound is produced

SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.

• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” or

from other

 

 

 

 

“ANALOG” according to the type of

components, but not

 

 

 

connections made. (refer to page 36).

from LD or DVD

The digital inputs are assigned

• Set the digital input settings correctly

player.

 

 

incorrectly, or not at all.

 

(refer to pages 19 – 20).

No sound is output or

SIGNAL SELECT is set to “ANALOG”.

Make digital connections (refer to

a noise is output when

 

 

 

page 9) and set SIGNAL SELECT to

software with DTS is

A DVD player not compatible with

 

“DIGITAL” (refer to page 36).

played back.

 

Refer to the instruction manual

 

 

 

DTS is used, or the setting of DVD

 

supplied with the DVD player.

 

 

 

player is incorrect.

 

 

 

 

• The digital output level is adjusted on

Set the digital volume level of the

 

 

 

a CD player or other components

 

player to full, or to the neutral

 

 

 

equipped with digital output level

 

position.

 

 

 

adjustment capability. (The DTS

 

 

 

 

 

signal has been altered by the player,

 

 

 

 

 

and cannot be read.)

 

 

When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output.

The search function performed by the player slightly alters the digital information, making it unreadable.

This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.

Cannot be remote con- •

The remote control batteries have

trolled.

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 con- trol sensor.

Replace the batteries (refer to page 6).

Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (refer to page 6).

Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

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

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

Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default.

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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Pioneer VSX-609RDS, VSX-709RDS manual Additional Information

VSX-609RDS, VSX-709RDS specifications

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