Pioneer VSX-AX3-S - Manual (Page 99)

Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving
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Subwoofer output is very low. • Settings route signal away from sub-
woofer.
• To get more signal to the subwoofer
set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the
front speakers (see page 39).
During multi channel
playback, there is no sound
output from one speaker. • That speaker is set to NO. • Set the speaker to YES.
A multi channel DVD source
appears to be downmixed
from 2 channels during
playback. • The source is coming from something
other than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for
example, digital PCM output, etc.)
• Check the MULTI CH IN connection
(see page 21) and select the type of
playback with the MULTI CH IN button
(see page 52).
Considerable noise in radio
broadcasts. • Incorrect frequency.
• The antenna is not connected.
• Digital cables are near the antenna ter-
minals and wires.
• Tune in the correct frequency.
• Connect the antenna (see page 24).
• Route digital cables away from the
antenna terminals and wires.
Broadcast stations cannot be
selected automatically. • The antenna is poorly positioned.
• Interference caused by other equipment
(fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).
• Weak radio signals.
• 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).
Noise or hum can be heard
even when there is no sound
being input. • There is electrical interference from
another component or appliance.
• Check that personal computers or
other digital components connected to
the same power source are not caus-
ing interference.
When a search is performed
by a DTS compatible CD player
during playback, noise is
output. • The search function performed by the
player interferes with the reading of digi-
tal information.
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure
to turn the volume down to prevent the
output of loud noise from your speak-
ers.
When playing a DTS format LD
there is noise audible on the
soundtrack. • The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG. • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL
(see page 44).
Audio doesn’t record (in some
cases, even if video does). • You are trying to make an analog record-
ing from a digital signal, or a digital
recording of an analog source.
• The digital source is copy protected.
• The jacks for recording have not been
connected properly.
• You can only record analog to analog,
or digital to digital. Make sure the play-
back and recording components are
hooked up with the same kind of con-
nections.
• You can’t record digital sources that
have been copy protected.
• Check connections (see pages 20 and
22).
Cause Remedy
Other audio problems
Symptom
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