Techno tidbits & problem-solving – Pioneer VSA-AX10 User Manual

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

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If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

When playing an LD the
SIGNAL SELECT is on
2 RF
but there is still no sound.

Other audio problems

Subwoofer output is very
low.

During multi channel
playback, there is no sound
output from one speaker.

During multi channel
playback, the only sound
output is from the front
speakers.

A multi channel DVD source
appears to be downmixed
from 2 channels during
playback.

The OVER indicator is
constantly lit.

Noise or hum can be heard
even when there is no sound
being input.

When a search is performed
by a DTS compatible CD
player during playback,
noise is output.

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

Can't record audio.

• The LD is not a Dolby Digital compatible
disc.

• Settings route signal away from
subwoofer.

• The MULTI CH IN SELECT is not set
correctly.
• DIRECT mode is selected and one pair of
speakers is set to NO.

• 2 channel input is selected.

• The source is coming from something
other than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for
example, digital PCM output, etc.)

• If you are using an analog source, the
signal is too strong.

• There is electrical interference from
another component or appliance.

• The search function performed by the
player interferes with the reading of digital
information.

• The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG.

• You are trying to make an analog
recording from a digital signal, or a digital
recording of an analog source.
• The digital source is copy protected.

• The REC jacks have not been connected
properly.

• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO (make
sure your LD player is hooked up with
analog connections in addition to digital and
2 RF connections, see p.18).

• To get more signal to the subwoofer set
it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the front
speakers (see p.38-40).

• Select the correct number of input
channels.
• Switch the setting to ADJUST mode.

• Set the MULTI CH INPUT to 8 channel.

• Check the MULTI CH IN connection and
select the type of playback with the MULTI
CH IN button.

• Press the INPUT ATT button (see p.57).
• If the player has an analog output setting,
lower it as necessary.

• 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.

• You can only record analog to analog, or
digital to digital.

• You can't record digital sources that have
been copy protected.
• Check all connections.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

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