Pioneer Elite SC-57 Operating Instructions Manual page 86

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Symptom Remedy
Noisy, intermittent, or dis- Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for
torted picture. example), or the video quality may just be poor (with some video game units,
for example). The picture quality may also depend on the settings, etc. of your
display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and
display device using the same type of connection (component or composite),
then start playback again.
Video signals are not output When a monitor only compatible with resolutions of 480i is connected to the
from the component terminal. component terminal and another monitor is connected to the HDMI terminal,
the video signals may not be output to the monitor connected to the compo-
nent terminal. If this happens, do the following:
— Turn off the power of the monitor connected to the HDMI terminal.
— Change the VIDEO PARAMETER menu RES setting (see Setting the Video
options on page 58 ).
— Video signals from the HDMI terminal cannot be output to the component
terminals. Input the video signals from the player or other source to the com-
posite or component terminals. When using the component terminal, assign it
at Input Setup (see The Input Setup menu on page 34 ).
The picture's movement is When Resolution under VIDEO PARAMETER is set to 1080/24p, the picture
unnatural. may not be displayed properly for some source materials. In this case, set the
resolution to something other than 1080/24p (page 58).
Settings
Symptom Remedy
The Auto MCACC Setup con- The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room
tinually shows an error. as low as possible (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on
page 33 ). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up
the surround sound manually (page 76).
When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND
BACK L (Single) terminals.
To use a 5.1-channel speaker set, use the surround speakers for the surround
channel, not the surround back channel.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
If Reverse Phase is displayed, try the following:
— The speaker's wiring (+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker con-
nections.
— Depending on the type of speakers and their installation conditions,
Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected.
If this happens, select GO NEXT and continue.
— If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when
using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers,
etc.), it may not be possible to properly identify the polarity.
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Symptom Remedy
After using the Auto MCACC There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-
Setup, the speaker size setting conditioner, motor, etc. Switch off all other appliances in the room and use
is incorrect. Auto MCACC Setup again.
Depending on a number of factors (bass reproduction capabilities of the
speakers, room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.
Change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 77 , and use
the ALL (Keep SP System) option for the Auto MCACC menu in Automatic
MCACC (Expert) on page 69 if this is a recurring problem.
Can't adjust the Fine Speaker Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and nega-
Distance setting properly. tive (–) terminals are matched up properly).
SC-57 only: Gauge (value) Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and nega-
does not increase with the tive (–) terminals are matched up properly).
Precision Distance adjustment.
Perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure before the Precision Distance
adjustment (see Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto
MCACC) on page 32 ).
Place the microphone accurately in the same position as when the
Full Auto MCACC procedure was performed.
Do not move the speaker used as the reference point. Also, adjust in order,
starting from the front right speaker.
When adjusting the speaker positions, do not move the speakers much; only
move them about 1 inch towards or away from the microphone.
If you forget exactly where the microphone should be positioned or if there
are problems after the procedure has been performed repeatedly, re-calibrate
the distance using the Full Auto MCACC procedure, then without moving the
microphone redo the Precision Distance adjustment.
The display shows KEY LOCK With the receiver in standby, press u STANDBY/ON for about 10 seconds
ON when you try to make while holding down SPEAKERS to disable the key lock.
settings.
Most recent settings have been The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.
erased.
Settings are only stored if all the zones are turned off. Turn off all the zones
before unplugging the power cord.
The various system settings Do not pull out the power cord while conducting the settings. (The settings
are not stored. will be stored when both the main zone and sub zone turn off. Turn off all
zones before pulling out the power cord.)
Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings
HOME MENU items cannot be are made and not all of the functions can be used. To use all of the functions
selected. without restrictions, set Operation Mode to Expert (see Operation Mode
Setup on page 34 ).