Other Audio Problems - Pioneer Elite VSX-60 Operating Instructions Manual

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Symptom Remedy
No sound from front height or front Check that the front height or front wide speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the
wide speakers. surround speakers are not set to NO (see
When Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FH) or Normal(SB/FW) and SP: SB ON is
selected with the SPEAKERS button, no sound will be output from the front height or
front wide speakers. Select SP: SB/FH ON, SP: SB/FW ON, SP: FH ON or SP: FW ON (see
Switching the speaker terminals
Check the speaker connections (see
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
The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the characteris-
tics of your other speakers (see
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
Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or to a very quiet setting (see
Audio options on
Check the speaker level settings (see
No sound from one speaker. Check the speaker connection (see
Check the speaker level settings (see
Check that the speaker hasn't been set to NO (see
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
types of playback using the listening modes
Sound is produced from analog Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see
components, but not from digital 47).
ones (DVD, LD, CD, etc.).
Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is
connected to (see
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.
No sound is output or a noise is out- Check that your BD or DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.
put when Dolby Digital/DTS software
Check the digital output settings or the HDMI audio output settings of your BD or DVD
is played back.
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 (clicking Depending on the listening mode, the front height (or front wide) and surround back
sound) is heard from receiver during speakers may switch automatically in function of changes in the input audio. A speaker
playback. 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
speaker terminals
Speaker Setting on page 81).
on page 63).
Connecting the speakers on page 19).
Speaker Setting
Speaker Setting on page 81).
on page 81).
page 59).
Channel Level on page 82).
Connecting the speakers on page 19).
Channel Level on page 82).
Speaker Setting on page
Enjoying various
on page 46).
Choosing the input signal
The Input Setup menu on page 36).
Switching the
on page 63).
Symptom
Broadcast stations cannot be
selected automatically, or there is
considerable noise in radio broad-
casts.
Noise is output when scanning a
DTS CD.
on page 81). When playing a DTS format LD there
is audible noise on the soundtrack.
Can't record audio.
Subwoofer output is very low.
Setting the
Everything seems to be set up cor-
rectly, but the playback sound is odd.
The Phase Control feature doesn't
seem to have an audible effect.
81).
on page
Noise or hum can be heard even
when there is no sound being input.
Can't select some Input functions by
the INPUT SELECTOR on the front
panel or the INPUT SELECT button
on the remote control.
There seems to be a time lag
between the speakers and the output
of the subwoofer.
The maximum volume available
(shown in the front panel display) is
lower than the +12dB maximum.
Certain listening modes or
HOME MENU items cannot be
selected.
The volume level drops automati-
cally.
89
Remedy
Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a
wall, etc.
Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 28).
Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.
Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light,
motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.
This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital
information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume
when scanning.
Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see
page 47).
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.
To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL
(see Speaker Setting on page 81).
The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on
the receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see
ing the speakers on page 19).
If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass
cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your sub-
woofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the
best overall effect on the sound).
Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see
on page 82).
Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same
power source are not causing interference.
Check the Input Skip settings in the Input Setup menu (see
page 36).
Check the HDMI Input assignment in the Input Setup menu then try OFF (see
Setup menu on page 36).
See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)
set up your system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in
the subwoofer output).
Check that the Volume Limit is set to OFF (see Volume Setup
The channel level setting may be over 0.0dB.
When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and
not all of the functions can be used. To use all of the functions without restrictions, set
Operation Mode to Expert (see Operation Mode Setup
The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the unit for
better ventilation (see Installing the receiver on page 8).
FAQ
Choosing the input signal on
Connect-
Speaker Distance
The Input Setup menu on
The Input
on page 34 to
on page 84).
on page 37).