Additional Information; Troubleshooting; Power; No Sound - Pioneer ELITE VSX-92TXH Operating Instructions Manual

Additional information

Chapter 13:
Additional information

Troubleshooting

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.

Power

Symptom
The power does not turn on.
The receiver suddenly switches
off or the Phase Control indicator
blinks.
During loud playback the power
suddenly switches off.
The unit does not respond when
the buttons are pressed.
AMP ERR blinks in the display,
then the power automatically
switches off. The MCACC blinks
and the power does not turn on.
OVERHEAT blinks in the display
then the power automatically
switches off.

No sound

Symptom
No sound is output when an input
source is selected.
No sound output from the front
speakers.
No sound from the surround or
center speakers.
Remedy
• Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet.
• Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.
• Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching 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 company.
• Turn down the volume.
• Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 39.
• Switch on the digital safety feature. While holding down the SETUP button on the front panel, press 
STANDBY/ON to set this receiver to the standby mode. Use / to select D.SAFETY, and then use /
to select D.SAFETY 1 or D.SAFETY 2 (select D.SAFETY OFF to deactivate this feature). If the power switches
off even with D.SAFETY 2 switched on, turn down the volume. With D.SAFETY 1 or D.SAFETY 2 on, some
features may be unavailable.
• Try switching the receiver off then back on again.
• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer
authorized independent service company for help.
• Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. Check Ventilation on
page 6 for information on improving heat dispersal.
Remedy
• Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting (press SPEAKERS).
• Make sure the correct input source is selected.
• Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.
• Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press SIGNAL SELECT). Note that when PCM is selected,
you won't be able to hear any other signal format.
• Check that the source component is connected properly (see Connecting your equipment on page 12).
• Check that the speakers are connected properly (see Connecting the speakers on page 19).
• Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn't selected; select
one of the surround listening modes (see Listening in surround sound on page 28).
• Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 47).
• Check the channel level settings (see Channel Level on page 48).
• Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 19).
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