Pioneer VSX-AX5i-G Operating Instructions Manual page 111

Symptom
The LARGE and SMALL
settings for speakers after the
Auto Surround Sound Setup
are incorrect.
After the proper settings have
been made, there still seems
to be something wrong with
the sound.
No audio
No sound is output when a
function is selected.
No sound output from the
front speakers.
No sound output from
surround or center speakers.
No sound output from the
subwoofer.
Cause
• There are other frequencies in the room
that are affecting the auto setup.
• The speakers have been incorrectly con-
nected (left and right connections are
reversed).
• Improper connections.
• Sound is muted.
• The volume is turned down.
• Speakers are turned off.
• DIGITAL/ANALOG setting is incorrect.
• MULTI CH IN mode is on.
• The front speakers aren't connected
properly.
• Speaker settings are incorrect.
• The surround or center speakers aren't
connected properly.
• The listening mode is STEREO.
• The subwoofer setting is NO.
• The subwoofer output setting is too low.
• The bass peak level setting is too low.
• There is very little low frequency informa-
tion in your source.
• The crossover frequency is set too low.
• There is a problem with the subwoofer.
• The subwoofer isn't connected properly.
Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving
Remedy
• Check for household appliances (air
conditioner, fan, etc.) that may be
affecting the environment and switch
them off if necessary.
• Check all connections. Be sure match
the right channel on the speaker with
the right channel on the speaker termi-
nals (see page 25).
• Make sure the component/speakers
are connected correctly (see pages 16,
17, 20, 22, 24 and 25).
• Press MUTING on the remote control.
• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
• Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the
speakers you connected (see page 76).
• Select the proper signal with the SIG-
NAL SELECT button (see page 46).
• Turn MULTI CH IN mode off (see
page 54).
• Check all connections (see page 25).
• See SPEAKER SETTING on page 41 to
check the speaker settings.
• Check all connections (see page 25).
• Choose a surround listening mode
(see page 45).
• Change the setting to YES or PLUS
(see page 41).
• Adjust the output setting to the level
you want (see pages 43 and 98).
• Adjust the bass peak level setting to
the level you want (see page 104).
• Change your subwoofer setting to one
of the following (see page 41):
Front: SMALL Subwoofer:YES
Front:LARGE Subwoofer:PLUS
• Raise the frequency level to match
your speakers' characteristics (see
page 97)
• Check the three following points:
1. Check the power.
2. Check the subwoofer volume
control.
3. Check the subwoofer hasn't
automatically switched to standby
mode (check the subwoofer manual).
• Check all connections (see page 25).
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