Additional information

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Symptom

When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack.

Remedy

• Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 29).

Can't record audio.

• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog

 

source.

 

• For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.

 

• Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting analog

 

audio sources on page 16).

 

 

Recorded audio is different from

• The RECOUT source is set to an input source other than the source you’re listening to. Select RECOUT

the current source, or inaudible.

SOURCE to record the current input source (see Playing a different source when recording on page 64).

 

 

Subwoofer output is very low.

• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker

 

Setting on page 42).

 

 

Everything seems to be set up

• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are

correctly, but the playback sound

matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).

is odd.

 

 

 

The PHASE CONTROL feature

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

doesn’t seem to have an audible

the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on

effect.

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 44).

 

 

Noise or hum can be heard even

• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not

when there is no sound being

causing interference.

input.

 

 

 

There seems to be a time lag

• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 7 to set up your system again using

between the speakers and the

MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).

output of the subwoofer.

 

 

 

The maximum volume available

• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level on page 43 have been adjusted, the maximum

(shown in the front panel display)

volume will change accordingly.

is lower than the +12dB

 

maximum.

 

 

 

Video

Symptom

No image is output when an input is selected.

Remedy

Check the video connections of the source component (see page 13).

For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is switched off (in Setting the AV options on page 63), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.

Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component or S-video cables (see The Input Setup menu on page 60).

A separate video source has been selected using VIDEO SELECT (see Watching video and audio sources independently on page 65).

Check the video output settings of the source component.

Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.

Can’t record video.

• Check that the source is not copy-protected.

 

• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is

 

used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.

 

 

Settings

Symptom

Remedy

The Auto MCACC Setup

• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also

continually shows an error.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you

 

will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 42).

 

 

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VSX-AX4AVi-G, VSX-AX2AV-G specifications

The Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-G and VSX-AX2AV-G are two impressive receivers that exemplify Pioneer’s commitment to high-fidelity audio performance and advanced home theater technology. Both models cater to audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike with their robust feature sets and innovative technologies.

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