Pioneer VSX-919AH-K User Manual

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Other audio problems
Symptom
Remedy
Broadcast stations cannot be 
selected automatically, or 
there is considerable noise in 
radio broadcasts.
For FM 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 30).
For AM broadcasts
• Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 30).
• 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.
A multichannel DVD source 
appears to be downmixed to 
2 channels during playback.
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected (see 
Noise is output when 
scanning 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.
When playing a DTS format 
LD there is audible noise on 
the soundtrack.
• Make sure that the input signal type is set to 
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.
• Check that the 
OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks 
(see 
Subwoofer output is very low. • To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to 
PLUS or set the front speakers 
to 
Everything seems to be set up 
correctly, but the playback 
sound is odd.
• 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 
The 
PHASE CONTROL 
feature doesn’t seem to have 
an audible effect.
• 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 subwoofer, 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 
Noise or hum can be heard 
even when there is no sound 
being input.
• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the 
same power source are not causing interference.
There seems to be a time lag 
between the speakers and 
the output of the subwoofer.
• Se
set up your system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for 
a delay in the subwoofer output).
The maximum volume 
available (shown in the front 
panel display) is lower than 
the 
+12dB maximum.
• Check that the Volume Limit is set to 
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