11Additional information

Problem

Remedy

Broadcast stations cannot be

• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 20).

selected automatically.

 

 

 

No sound from surround or

• Refer to Speaker setting on page 43 to check the speaker settings.

center speakers.

• Refer to Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC) on

 

page 49 or the (VSX-D914 model only) Quick surround sound setup

 

on page 14 to check the speaker levels.

 

• Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 21).

 

 

No sound from surround

• Refer to Surround back speaker setting on page 44 to check the sur-

back speakers.

round back speaker settings.

 

• Refer to Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC) on

 

page 49 or the (VSX-D914 model only) Quick surround sound setup

 

on page 14 to check the speaker levels.

 

• Refer to Using the Surround Back Channel (SB CH) on page 38 to

 

make sure the SB CH MODE and the sound mode are set for sur-

 

round back sound.

 

 

No sound from subwoofer.

• Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.

 

• If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it’s turned up.

 

• Switch the Subwoofer setting on page 44 to YES or PLUS.

 

• Switch the LFE attenuator setting on page 45 to 0 dB or 10 dB.

 

• The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to does not have

 

an LFE channel.

 

 

Noise during playback of a

• Move the cassette deck further from your receiver, until the noise

cassette deck.

disappears.

 

 

Sound is produced from

• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOG accord-

other components, but not

ing to the type of connections made. (refer to page 37).

from LD or DVD player.

• Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 47).

 

• Make digital connections (refer to page 17) and set the SIGNAL

 

SELECT to DIGITAL (refer to page 37).

 

• 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

is output when software with

position.

DTS is played back.

 

 

 

When a search is performed

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

by a DTS compatible CD

prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.

player during playback, noise

 

is output.

 

 

 

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VSX-D914, VSX-D814 specifications

The Pioneer VSX-D814 and VSX-D914 are notable home theater receivers that were designed to deliver an immersive audio and visual experience, making them staples in the world of home entertainment.

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