PIONEER VSX-D909S
Manual de Usuario

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving
Symptom
No sound from surround or center speakers.

Cause
� Speaker settings are incorrect. � The rear and/or center levels are turned down. � The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected.

Remedy
� See �SPEAKER SETTING� on p.32-33 to check the speaker settings. � See �CHANNEL LEVEL� p.35-36 to check the speaker levels. � Connect the speakers (see p.19). � Set SIGNAL SELECT to �AUTO� or according to the type of connections made (see p.47). � Set the digital input settings correctly (see p.31). � Make digital connections (see p.13) and set SIGNAL SELECT to �AUTO� (see p.47). � Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components.

� SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly. � The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all.

No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back.

� 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 � Set the digital volume level of the turned down on a CD player or player to full, or to the neutral other component equipped with position. digital output level adjustment capability. (The DTS signal has been altered by the player, and cannot be read.) � The speakers are tunred OFF. � Turn the speakers ON. 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. � 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 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 IR -Receiver type is mismatched with the setting. � Use the STANDARD mode to get the best results (see p.44).

� 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.10). � Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see p.11). � 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. � Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear panel, and set to the other IR Receiver type using the remote control. � Press FL DIMMER on the front panel repeatedly to return to the default setting (see p.52). � Press the INPUT ATT button (see p.27). � For 2/DTS sources put the receiver in STANDARD mode (see p.44). � Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL.

The display is dark.

�The FL DIMMER button is pushed.

The OVER indicator is constantly lit. When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS format LD there is noise audible on the soundtrack.

� If you are using an analog source, the signal is too strong. � If you are using a digital source, there is too much information for the receiver to handle. � The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG.

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