Pioneer VSX-D2011-G manual SymptomCause, Remedy, Other audio problems, Subwoofer output is very

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SymptomCause

Remedy

Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components.

•SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.

•The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all.

•The digital components aren't connected properly.

•The player is not compatible with the

source you're using, or the player settings are incorrect.

•The MULTI CH IN mode has been selected.

•The digital output level has been turned down on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability.

•	Set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO or
according to the type of connections made
(see page 45).
•	Set the digital input settings correctly
(see pages 12, 23, and especially 91).
•	Check all connections.
•	Choose a compatible source, or check
the player's manual for the correct settings.
•	Choose one of the listening modes (see
pages 46-48). The MULTI CH IN switches
off automatically.
•	Set the digital volume level of the player
to full, or to the neutral position.

Other audio problems
Subwoofer output is very	•	Settings route signal away from
low.	subwoofer.
During multichannel	•	That speaker is set to NO.
playback, there is no sound
output from one speaker.
A multi channel DVD source	•	The source is coming from something
appears to be downmixed	other than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for
from 2 channels during	example, digital PCM output, etc.)
playback.
Considerable noise in radio	•	Incorrect frequency.
broadcasts.	•	The antenna is not connected.
	•	Digital cables are near the antenna
	terminals and wires.
Broadcast stations cannot	•	The channel step interval doesn't match
be selected.	that of your country or region. (multi-voltage
	model only)
Broadcast stations cannot	•	The antenna is poorly positioned.
be selected automatically.	•	Interference caused by other equipment
	(fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).
	•	Weak radio signals.
Noise or hum can be heard	•	There is electrical interference from
even when there is no sound	another component or appliance.
being input.
When a search is performed	•	The search function performed by the
by a DTS compatible CD	player interferes with the reading of digital
player during playback,	information.
noise is output.
When playing a DTS format	•	The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG.
LD there is noise audible on
the soundtrack.

•	To get more signal to the subwoofer set
it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the front
speakers (see pages 40-41).
• Set the speaker to YES.
•	Check the MULTI CH IN connection (see
page 22) and select the type of playback
with the MULTI CH IN button (see page 53).
•	Tune in the correct frequency.
•	Connect the antenna (see page 24).
•	Route digital cables away from the
antenna terminals and wires.
•	Match the channel step interval with that
of your country or region (see page 58).
•	Adjust the direction and position for best
reception.
•	Turn off the equipment causing the noise
or move it away from the receiver.
•	Place the antenna farther away from the
equipment causing the noise.
•	Connect an outdoor AM or FM antenna
(see page 24).
•	Check that personal computers or other
digital components connected to the same
power source are not causing interference.
•	This is not a malfunction, but be sure to
turn the volume down to prevent the output
of loud noise from your speakers.
•	Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (see
page 45).

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