Additional information

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Problem

Remedy

The PHASE CONTROL feature

• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the

doesn’t seem to have an

lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on

audible effect.

your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you

 

think it has the best overall effect on the sound).

 

• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker

 

Distance on page 43).

 

 

Considerable noise in radio

• Connect the antenna (page 18) and adjust the position for best reception.

broadcasts.

• Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

 

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall

 

(or connect an outdoor FM antenna).

 

• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (page 18).

 

• Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver (or

 

move antennas farther away from equipment causing noise).

 

 

Broadcast stations cannot be

• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 18).

selected automatically.

 

 

 

Noise during playback of a

• Move the cassette deck away from your receiver, until the noise disappears.

cassette deck.

 

 

 

Sound is produced from other

• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of

components, but not from LD

connections made. (refer to page 33).

or DVD player.

• Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 62).

 

• Make digital connections (refer to page 13) and set the SIGNAL SELECT to

 

DIGITAL (refer to page 33).

 

• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

 

 

No sound is output or a noise

• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position.

is output when software with

• Make sure the player's settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is on. Refer

DTS is played back.

to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

 

• Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 33)

 

 

During a playback search,

• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the

noise is output from a DTS

output of loud noise from your speakers.

compatible CD player.

 

 

 

Everything seems to be set up

Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are matched with

correctly, but the playback

the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on

sound is odd.

page 19).

 

 

There seems to be a time lag

• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 to set up your

between the speakers and the

system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the

output of the subwoofer.

subwoofer output).

 

 

After using the Auto MCACC

Low-frequency noise could have been caused by an air conditioner or motor.

Setup, the speaker size setting

Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup.

(LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect.

 

 

 

Can’t operate the remote

• Replace the batteries (refer to page 6).

control.

• Operate within 7 m (23 ft.), 30° of the remote sensor (refer to page 27).

 

• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

 

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

 

• Unplug anything connected to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote normally

 

(see Operating other Pioneer components on page 47).

 

 

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Pioneer VSX-917V manual Additional information, Phase Control feature

VSX-917V specifications

The Pioneer VSX-917V is a sophisticated receiver that stands out in the crowded landscape of home audio systems. Launched as part of the Pioneer VSX series, the VSX-917V embodies a blend of practicality and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for both movie lovers and music enthusiasts.

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