Pioneer Elite SC-57 Operating Instructions Manual page 84

13 Additional information
Symptom Remedy
No sound from surround back Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the
speakers. surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 77 ).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 16 ). If
only one surround back speaker is connected, make sure it's connected to the
left channel speaker terminal.
No sound from front height or Check that the front height or front wide speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL,
front wide speakers. and the surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 77 ).
The speaker terminal settings may be set so that no sound is output from the
front height or front wide channel. Use the SPEAKERS button to select the
proper setting (see Switching the speaker terminals on page 59 ).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 16 ).
No sound from subwoofer. Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume
turned up.
If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.
Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS (see Speaker Setting on
page 77 ).
The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the
characteristics of your other speakers (see Speaker Setting on page 77 ).
If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change
your speaker settings to Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE /
Subwoofer: PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 77 ).
Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or to a very quiet setting (see
Setting the Audio options on page 56 ).
Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 77 ).
No sound from one speaker. Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 16 ).
Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 77 ).
Check that the speaker hasn't been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page
77 ).
The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced
effect listening modes, you may be able to create the missing channel (see
Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes on page 43 ).
Sound is produced from Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input
analog components, but not signal on page 45 ).
from digital ones (DVD, LD,
Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the
CD, etc.).
component is connected to (see The Input Setup menu on page 34 ).
Check the digital output settings on the source component.
If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not
turned down.
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Symptom Remedy
No sound is produced even if SC-57 only:
MULTI CH IN is selected.
When 5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp or 5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp is selected in the
Speaker System settings (when the center or surround speakers are bi-
amped), no sound is produced even when MULTI CH IN is selected.
No sound is output or a noise Check that your BD or DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.
is output when Dolby Digital/
Check the digital output settings or the HDMI audio output settings of your BD
DTS software is played back.
or DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.
If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not
turned down.
No sound when using the If the HDMI input function is selected, sound is muted until exiting the
Home Menu. Home Menu.
Other audio problems
Symptom Remedy
Speaker switching sound Depending on the listening mode, the front height (or front wide) and sur-
(clicking sound) is heard from round back speakers may switch automatically in function of changes in the
receiver during playback. input audio. A speaker switching sound (clicking sound) will be heard from
the receiver at this time. If this sound bothers you, we recommend to change
the speaker terminal option (see Switching the speaker terminals on page 59 ).
Broadcast stations cannot Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and
be selected automatically, or secure to a wall, etc.
there is considerable noise in
Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 27).
radio broadcasts.
Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.
Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluo-
rescent light, motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the
AM antenna.
Noise is output when scanning This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player
a DTS CD. alters the digital information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being
output. Lower the volume when scanning.
When playing a DTS format LD Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input
there is audible noise on the signal on page 45 ).
soundtrack.
Can't record audio. You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog
recording from an analog source.
For digital sources, make sure that what you're recording isn't copy protected.
Subwoofer output is very low. To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers
to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 77 ).
Everything seems to be set The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker
up correctly, but the playback terminals on the receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on
sound is odd. the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 16 ).