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Question posted by Flcnizn on November 22nd, 2017

Pioneer Model Vsx-40 Center Speaker Problem

I am trying to add a center speaker to my system. I canâA533;A533;t get it to work. I hooked it up correctly to the proper port on the rear of the receiver. This is a known good speaker. I am already using 2 front speakers on my system and they work fine. What is the problem? I canâA533;A533;t seem to figure it out. Please let me know. Thank

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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on November 23rd, 2017 5:23 PM

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Most problems are menu settings, because surround modes can be complex and confusing. Verify what surround input type you are using. FM tuner will not play center speaker unless put into a simulate or expand stereo mode. Do other surround speakers work other than normal L/R stereo mode? You can try redoing your auto surround setup (MCACC) or going to the manual speaker setup and verifying speaker is turned on in menu system. Recheck you listening mode setups at Pages 33,38,39 in your manual. Try another speaker and wiring on center output. Try Different surround inputs, some manufactures have had problems with their DTS and HDMI boards. Otherwise take to repair.

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-40 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service...

Owner's Manual - Page 4

... device 22 Connecting an IR receiver 22 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 22 Plugging in the receiver 23 03 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . . 24 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . 25 04 Basic playback Playing a source 26 Selecting the audio input signal 26 Playing an...

Owner's Manual - Page 6

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

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Owner's Manual - Page 12

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Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 19

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Owner's Manual - Page 20

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Owner's Manual - Page 26

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Owner's Manual - Page 29

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Owner's Manual - Page 34

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Owner's Manual - Page 35

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Owner's Manual - Page 36

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Owner's Manual - Page 37

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Owner's Manual - Page 39

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Owner's Manual - Page 40

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Owner's Manual - Page 42

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Owner's Manual - Page 44

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Owner's Manual - Page 50

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Owner's Manual - Page 51

...) for more on this configuration, use the most convenient connection (digital is a DVI device, use the most convenient connection (digital is near the unit, set between audio formats or beginning playback.  Turning on your component), please try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other setting for support. In this receiver to this, interruption in the...