Pioneer VSA-E07 Operating Instruction page 75

Symptom
The unit does not respond when the
buttons are pressed.
No sound is output when a function is
selected.
Sub woofer output is very low.
No sound from surround or center
speakers.
Sound is produced from some
components, but not from digital
components.
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. The overload indicator is lit.
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.
Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving
Cause
• Static electricity caused by dry air.
• Improper connections.
• Sound is muted.
• The volume is turned down.
• The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON.
• Speakers are turned OFF.
• DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is set
incorrectly.
• Settings route signal away from Sub
woofer
• 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 has been
turned down 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.)
• Disc being played back has a huge
amount of information on it.
• The search function performed by
the player interferes with the reading
of digital information.
• The remote control batteries have
worn out.
• Too far away or bad angle of
operation.
• There is an obstacle between the
amplifier and the remote control.
• Strong light such as fluorescent light
is shining onto the unit's remote
control signal sensor window.
• A cord is connected to the CONTROL
IN terminal on this unit.
• The FL DIMMER button is pushed.
Remedy
• Disconnect the power plug from the
outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure the component is
connected correctly (see p. 8-15).
• Press MUTE on the remote control.
• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
• Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.
• Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the
speakers you connected.
• Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p. 45)
• To get more signals to the sub
woofer set it to PLUS or choose
SMALL for the FRONT speakers (see
p. 28-29).
• See "SPEAKER SETTING" on p.28-29
to check the speaker settings.
• See "CHANNEL LEVEL" p.31-32 to
check the speaker levels.
• Connect the speakers (see p.13, 15).
• Set SIGNAL SELECT to "AUTO"
according to the type of connections
made (see p. 45).
• Set the digital input settings correctly
(see p.10, 11, 36-37).
• Make digital connections (see p.10,
11) and set SIGNAL SELECT to
"DIGITAL" (see p. 45).
• 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.
• Use the STANDARD mode to get the
best results (see Memo on p.42).
• 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 (see p.6).
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the
remote sensor on the front panel
(see p.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 front panel
repeatedly to return to the default
setting. (see p.49)
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