Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G Symptom, Cause, Remedy, THDCT NG blinks in the, display and the unit turns off

Models: VSX-AX5i-G

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Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

During loud playback the power suddenly switches off.

The protection circuit has been activated because the lowest actual impedance of the speakers (as opposed to the speak- ers’ rated impedance) is dangerously low.

Turn down the volume.

When it’s convenient go to ACOUSTIC CAL EQ (see page 100) and lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels using manual setting.

Turning DIGITAL SAFETY on may allow you to turn up the volume a little more. (From the Standby mode, and while holding down the MULTI JOG CON- TROL SET UP button press the STANDBY/ON button. Each action switches SAFETY ON or OFF.)

The unit does not respond • Static electricity caused by dry air. when the buttons are pressed.

Switch the unit off, then on again.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

During operation, the unit suddenly switches off.

The speaker wires are frayed or sticking out of the jack, and are touching the back of the receiver or another set of wires.

Reinsert the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands of wire and that they are inserted fully (see page 25).

AMP ERR blinks in the display and the unit turns off. The STANDBY indicator will blink and the unit cannot be turned on.

The receiver probably has a serious problem.

Don't try to turn on the receiver. Call a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem.

FAN STOP blinks in the display and the unit turns off.

Something is stuck in the fan and/or the fan is broken.

Remove the foreign object from the fan. If you can't do this and/or the fan is broken call a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem.

OVERHEAT blinks in the display and no sound is output.

• The receiver has gotten too hot.

Turn the receiver off and allow it to cool down with good ventilation. It is very likely that you have a heat dispersal and ventilation problem so please fol- low the instructions in “Installing the Receiver” on page 2 carefully.

THDCT NG blinks in the

• The thermistor (temperature sensor) is

• Turn the receiver off, unplug from wall

display and the unit turns off.

broken.

and call a Pioneer-accredited repair

 

 

center to look at the problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

The setup screen doesn't appear.

The output jacks haven't been con- nected properly.

The TV hasn't been connected to the MONITOR OUT 1 jack.

You connected your TV to the MONITOR OUT 2 jack instead of the MONITOR OUT 1 jack.

The PAL/NTSC setting is incorrect.

Some TVs connected to the receiver with component video cords do not display the Setup Screen when color burst is on. (In the NTSC format only)

Check all connections (see pages 16, 17, 20 and 22).

Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT 1 jacks (see page 16).

Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT 1 jacks (see page 16).

Select the correct PAL/NTSC setting (see page 8).

Turn the color burst off (From the Standby mode, and while holding down the MULTI JOG CONTROL RETURN button press the STANDBY/ ON button. Each action switches the color burst on or off.)

Every time AUTO SURROUND SETUP is attempted, there is some kind of error, or the settings seem incorrect.

The room environment is not optimal for auto setup (too much ambient noise; obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone; the monitor noise is interfering with the setup; etc.).

Make sure the room environment is in line with the guidelines for auto setup in this manual (see page 13 and Memo on page 15).

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