Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G - Manual (Page 112)

Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving
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No sound output from the
surround back speakers. • The SB CH MODE is set to OFF.
• The source is not a 6.1 channel playback
source.
• The surround back speakers aren't con-
nected properly.
• The surround back channel is set to 1
speaker setting only, and the speaker is
connected to the right channel output.
• Set the SB CH MODE to ON or AUTO
(see page 55).
• Set the SB CH MODE to ON or AUTO
(see page 55) and choose one of the
SURROUND listening modes (see
pages 48 and 49).
• Check all connections (see page 25).
• Connect the speaker to the surround
back left channel output (see page 25).
No sound output from one
(set of) speaker(s). • The speaker system setting is NO.
• The speaker isn't connected properly.
• The source has no sound output for that
channel.
• The speaker output level is set too small.
• Change the speaker setting to YES
(see page 41).
• Check all connections (see page 25).
• If you choose one of the SURROUND
listening modes, a channel may be
created for the speaker (see page 45).
• Increase the speaker output level.
Sound is produced from some
components, but not from
digital components. • SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.
• The digital inputs are assigned incor-
rectly, 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 set-
tings are incorrect.
• The MULTI CH IN mode has been
selected.
• The digital output level has been turned
down on a CD player or other compo-
nent equipped with digital output level
adjustment capability.
• Set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO or
according to the type of connections
made (see page 46).
• Set the digital input settings correctly
(see pages 12, 23, and especially 89).
• Check all connections.
• Choose a compatible source, or check
the player's manual for the correct set-
tings.
• Choose one of the listening modes
(see page 47). The MULTI CH IN
switches off automatically.
• Set the digital volume level of the
player to full, or to the neutral position.
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 41).
During multichannel 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 54).
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.
Cause Remedy
Other audio problems
Symptom
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