Pioneer Elite VSX-21 Operating Instructions Manual page 55

Symptom
Broadcast stations cannot be selected
automatically.
No sound from surround or center
speakers.
Sound is produced from other
components, but not from LD or DVD
player.
No sound is output or a noise is
output when software with DTS is
played back.
The sound is output intermittently
when software with DTS is played
back.
When a search is performed by a
DTS compatible CD player during
playback, noise is output.
Cannot be remote controlled.
The display is dark.
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.
Cause
• Weak radio signals.
• Speaker settings are incorrect.
• The rear and/or center levels are
turned down.
• The surround and/or center
speakers are disconnected.
• SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.
• The digital inputs are assigned
incorrectly, or not at all.
• SIGNAL SELECT is set to
"ANALOG".
• A DVD player not compatible with
DTS is used, or the setting of the
DVD player is incorrect.
• The digital output level is adjusted
on a CD player or other component
equipped with digital output level
adjustment capability. (The DTS
signal has been altered by the
player, and cannot be read.)
• The overload indicator is lighting
(refer to page 24).
• The search function performed by
the player slightly alters the digital
information, making it unreadable.
• The remote control batteries have
worn out.
• Too far away or bad angle of
operation.
• There is an obstacle between the
receiver and the remote control.
• Strong light such as fluorescent
light is shining onto the unit's
remote control signal light-
receiving window.
• A cord is connected to the
CONTROL IN terminal on this unit.
• The FL DIMMER button is pushed.
Additional Information
Remedy
• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer
to page 8).
• Refer to "SPEAKER setting mode"
on page 17 to check the speaker
settings.
• Refer to "Setting the volume level
of each channel" on page 21 to
check the speaker levels.
• Connect the speakers (refer to
page 13).
• Set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" or
"ANALOG" according to the type of
connections made (refer to page 29).
• Set the digital input settings
correctly (refer to page 16, 20, 21).
• Make digital connections (refer to
page 11) and set SIGNAL SELECT
to "DIGITAL" (refer to page 29).
• Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the DVD player.
• Set the digital volume level of the
player to full, or to the neutral
position.
• Set the ADVANCED THEATER
mode to STANDARD (refer to page
32).
• This is not a malfunction, but be
sure to turn the volume down to
prevent the output of loud noise
from your speakers.
• Replace the batteries (refer to page 6).
• Operate within 23 feet (7 m), 30° of
the remote sensor on the front
panel (refer to page 7).
• Remove the obstacle or operate
from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor
on the front panel to direct light.
• Connect cord to the correct jack.
• Press FL DIMMER on the remote
control repeatedly to return to the
default.
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