Pioneer VSX-1121-K User Manual
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Additional information
Symptom
Remedy
Sound is produced from
analog components, but not
from digital ones (DVD, LD,
CD, etc.).
analog components, but not
from digital ones (DVD, LD,
CD, etc.).
Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input
signal on page 38 ).
Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the
component is connected to (see The Input Setup menu on page 27 ).
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.
signal on page 38 ).
Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the
component is connected to (see The Input Setup menu on page 27 ).
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 output when Dolby Digital/
DTS software is played back.
is output when Dolby Digital/
DTS software is played back.
Check that your BD or DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.
Check the digital output settings or the HDMI audio output settings of your BD
or DVD 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.
Check the digital output settings or the HDMI audio output settings of your BD
or DVD 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
Home Menu.
Home Menu.
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 sound) is heard from
receiver during playback.
(clicking sound) is heard from
receiver during playback.
Depending on the listening mode, the front height (or front wide) and sur-
round back speakers may switch automatically in function of changes in the
input audio. A speaker 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 Switching the speaker terminals on page 51 ).
round back speakers may switch automatically in function of changes in the
input audio. A speaker 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 Switching the speaker terminals on page 51 ).
Broadcast stations cannot
be selected automatically, or
there is considerable noise in
radio broadcasts.
be selected automatically, or
there is considerable noise in
radio broadcasts.
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 21).
Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.
Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluo-
rescent light, motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the
AM antenna.
secure to a wall, etc.
Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 21).
Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.
Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluo-
rescent light, motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the
AM antenna.
Noise is output when scanning
a DTS CD.
a DTS CD.
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.
alters the digital information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being
output. Lower the volume when scanning.
When playing a DTS format LD
there is audible noise on the
soundtrack.
there is audible noise on the
soundtrack.
Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input
signal on page 38 ).
signal on page 38 ).
Can’t record audio.
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.
recording from an analog source.
For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.
Subwoofer output is very low.
To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers
to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 66 ).
to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 66 ).
Symptom
Remedy
No sound from surround back
speakers.
speakers.
Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the
surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 66 ).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 13 ). If
only one surround back speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the
left channel speaker terminal.
Surround back speakers will not play while the Speaker System is set to
Speaker B and audio is being played through speaker B.
When Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FH) or Normal(SB/FW) and SP:
FH ON or SP: FW ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button, no sound will be
output from the surround back speakers. Select SP: SB/FH ON, SP: SB/FW ON
or SP: SB ON (see Switching the speaker terminals on page 51 ).
surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 66 ).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 13 ). If
only one surround back speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the
left channel speaker terminal.
Surround back speakers will not play while the Speaker System is set to
Speaker B and audio is being played through speaker B.
When Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FH) or Normal(SB/FW) and SP:
FH ON or SP: FW ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button, no sound will be
output from the surround back speakers. Select SP: SB/FH ON, SP: SB/FW ON
or SP: SB ON (see Switching the speaker terminals on page 51 ).
No sound from front height or
front wide speakers.
front wide speakers.
Check that the front height or front wide speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL,
and the surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 66 ).
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 on page 51 ).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 13 ).
and the surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 66 ).
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 on page 51 ).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 13 ).
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 Speaker Setting on
page 66 ).
The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the
characteristics of your other speakers (see Speaker Setting on page 66 ).
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 on page 66 ).
Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or to a very quiet setting (see
Setting the Audio options on page 48 ).
Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 67 ).
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 Speaker Setting on
page 66 ).
The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the
characteristics of your other speakers (see Speaker Setting on page 66 ).
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 on page 66 ).
Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or to a very quiet setting (see
Setting the Audio options on page 48 ).
Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 67 ).
No sound from one speaker.
Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 13 ).
Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 67 ).
Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page
66 ).
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
Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes on page 36 ).
Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 67 ).
Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page
66 ).
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
Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes on page 36 ).