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Question posted by Kassandraspanswick on July 21st, 2013

Volume Problem

Why when I turn this up my the system shuts off 

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on July 21st, 2013 9:17 PM
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Greetings - Well, the higher the volume the higher the power demanded. Do be sure that the system is not wired in anyway that may hinder smooth supply of power level on-demand (like the use of thinner cables for example)


Hope that is helpful.
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Related Pioneer VSX-21 Manual Pages

Operating Instructions - Page 1

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-21 Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions - Page 3

... supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in a wet basement; ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC -
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ADVANCED THEATER modes Four sound modes that the volume be used to perform a variety of a concert hall (MUSICAL). When the midnight listening... that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance by recalling the appropriate preset code. Midnight Listening Mode When late night hours or other components simply by simulating the environment ...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

...37 Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations 38 Recalling the Memorized Stations 39 Other Operations 40 Playback ...40 Recording from Audio Components 42 Recording from Video Components 43 Remote Controlling Other Components 44 Background Control of Other Components 51 Additional Information 52 Dolby Digital 52 DTS ...53 Troubleshooting 54 Preset Code List 56 Specifications 57 5 OPERATION
Operating Instructions - Page 9

... white plugs to "Digital Connections" on where the cassette deck is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. OPERATION 9 SET UP Connections Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord from the wall outlet when you experience noise, move the cassette deck...
Operating Instructions - Page 16

... CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 2 1 2 3 memo •...no operation is performed for 20 seconds. 4 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on (The STANDBY indicator goes out). The current...from the sub woofer. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) Use to specify the input to be sure to complete ...
Operating Instructions - Page 21

... seems quiet. • The speaker volume can be set the optical digital input 3 (DVD, TV, CD, dB MD, VCR 1). SET UP Preparations Optical digital input 3 setting Sets the input component to be assigned to set for the component and the jack formerly selected is turned off the test tone. 21 memo • Levels can be...
Operating Instructions - Page 23

... restores factory installed presets. If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. When you have entered the proper code. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG dB ("VCR" is displayed on VSX-D508) SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP...
Operating Instructions - Page 24

... sound track). # Character display $ Volume level display Displays the volume level. DIGITAL : When the Dolby ... FM stereo broadcast is being played back. ANALOG : Lights when the analog audio signals are selected. Names of Parts and Basic Operations Display 1 2 3...", 7, Number buttons on the level settings for the current component (refer to "Front Panel", @, SIGNAL SELECT on the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 25

...the remote control functions. (Refer to playback original source audio. EFFECT (+/-) : Use to adjust the DSP mode ...the volume. CH.SELECT : Use to adjust the volume. TV/TV FUNC button Press TV to turn on ...) : Press repeatedly to page 21). Four levels of brightness ranging from very... all connected components other components, this unit. - SIG.SELECT : When the same component uses both ...
Operating Instructions - Page 26

... SELECT MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR MASTER VOLUME PHONES SPEAKERS LOUDNESS - Use to raise... 1 ((, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to page 24)...lights when DTS signals are automatically turned OFF. ~ Remote sensor Point.../TAPE 1 VIDEO DVD 5.1CH DOWN UP S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R TM * ( ) _ + 1 STANDBY/ON button Press to ...
Operating Instructions - Page 27

... preset channel. Use to reduce noise in the "ANALOG" position for private listening (the speakers turn off . Each press switches the DVD/LD input between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1 channel. _... is fixed in digital audio sources (refer to page 34.) & MASTER VOLUME After turning on the desired component, rotate to adjust the volume. * PHONES jack Connect headphones for components not assigned to one of...
Operating Instructions - Page 29

...SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the "ANALOG" position for components not assigned to one of the component set in the digital input setting (Refer to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz... ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input The input of the four digital input jacks. • Because the audio from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be switched...
Operating Instructions - Page 30

... component. 2 Press RECEIVER to turn on . Refer to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on the receiver. 3 Press FUNCTION to select the source component you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21)...directly (no decoding). FQ 5 VOL VOL CHANNEL 1 Turn on the power of the component you selected in step 1. 5 Press VOL (+/-) to adjust the volume level. 3 memo • When an LD or CD...
Operating Instructions - Page 40

... ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER to adjust the volume level in the range of the component you want to playback is displayed in step 1. 46 6 Press VOL (+/-) to turn off on the channel level setting, the MAX volume level may differ 0 to -10 dB from the level...
Operating Instructions - Page 42

memo The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no conversion of the audio signal, recordings cannot be made from analog to digital, and ... the cassette deck, then start playback 9 0 +10 MEMU from Audio Components The following operations show you how to record audio to the cassette, DAT, or MD deck connected to the sound of the source...
Operating Instructions - Page 43

...difficult to "Switching ANALOG/ DIGITAL signal input" on the recorded signal. memo The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on page...video tape recorder (VCR 1). SELECT playback from the source component. FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 45

...SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 5 6 7 8 1 Press to switch the TV on or off. 25 Raises the volume of the TV. 3∞ Lowers the volume of the TV. ...component assigned to TV CONTROL.) 6 TV FUNC Press to switch the TV's input (not possible with all models). (This operation is possible regardless of the current remote operation mode.) 7 VOL (+/-) Use to adjust the volume...
Operating Instructions - Page 55

... on page 21 to check the speaker levels. • Connect the speakers (refer to page 32). Additional Information Symptom Cause Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be sure to turn the volume down . ...control. • Strong light such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from other component equipped with DTS is played back. • The overload indicator is produced from the...
Operating Instructions - Page 57

...mm 16-9/16 (W) × 6-1/4 (H) × 15-6/8 (D) in Weight (without package 9.8 kg (21 lb 10 oz) Furnished Parts FM Antenna 1 AM Loop Antenna 1 Dry Cell Batteries (SIZE "AA" ..., due to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers. ** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer. Continuous Power Output Front 100 W + 100 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 8 Ω) Center...

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