Additional Information; Troubleshooting 1; Connecting The Speakers On - Pioneer Elite VSX-50 Operating Instructions Manual

Additional information

Troubleshooting 1

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is
something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in
another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the
trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer
authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
! 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.
Power
Symptom Remedy
The power does not turn on. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in to an active power
outlet.
Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.
Power cannot be turned off. (ZONE 2 ON Press the remote control's ZONE 2, then press u RECEIVER to
is displayed.) switch the Zone 2 off.
The receiver suddenly switches off or the Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching
iPod iPhone iPad indicator blinks. the rear panel or another set of wires. If so, re-attach the speaker
wires, making sure there are no stray strands.
The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the
power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service com-
pany.
During loud playback the power suddenly Turn down the volume.
switches off.
Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC
setup on page 61 .
Switch on the digital safety feature. While holding down ENTER on
the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON to set this receiver to the
standby mode. Use TUNE i/j to select D.SAFETY cOFFd, and
then use PRESET k/l to select 1 or 2 (select D.SAFETY cOFFd
to deactivate this feature). If the power switches off even with 2
switched on, turn down the volume. With 1 or 2 on, some features
may be unavailable.
The unit does not respond when the but- Try switching the receiver off, then back on again.
tons are pressed.
Try disconnecting the power cord, then connect again.
AMP ERR blinks in the display, then the The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the
power automatically switches off. The receiver on. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer
ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the power authorized independent service company.
does not turn on.
Symptom Remedy
The receiver suddenly switches off or the There is a problem with the receiver's power unit or fan. Try turning
FL OFF indicator blinks. on the power. If the same thing happens, the receiver is damaged.
Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized
independent service company. (Other symptoms may appear when
the power is turned on.)
OVERHEAT blinks in the display or AMP Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switch-
OVERHEAT and the FL OFF indicator flash ing back on (see Installing the receiver on page 6 ).
and the power turns off.
Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again.
The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue.
Lower the volume level.
The receiver suddenly power off or The power unit is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and
ADVANCED MCACC flashes. call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.
Display blinks 12V TRG ERR. An error has arisen in the 12 V trigger jacks. Reconnect accurately
then turn the power back on.
No sound
Symptom Remedy
No sound is output when an input func- Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting
tion is selected. (press SPEAKERS).
No sound is output from the front speak-
Make sure the correct input function is selected.
ers.
Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.
Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press SIGNAL SEL).
Note that when Fixed PCM ON is selected, you won't be able to
hear any other signal format (see Setting the Audio options on
page 47 ).
Check that the source component is connected properly (see Con-
necting your equipment on page 11 ).
Check that the speakers are connected properly (see Connecting
the speakers on page 13 ).
No sound from the surround or center Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround
speakers. Advance mode isn't selected; select one of the surround listening
modes (see Listening in surround sound on page 36 ).
Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see
Speaker Setting on page 65 ).
Check the channel level settings (see Channel Level on page 66 ).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on
page 13 ).
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