Why does receiver say PCM?

The PCM light on the front of the receiver lights up when the Yamaha unit is receiving a PCM signal from a source such as a DVD player. Standard PCM signals are 2-channel digital signals.

How long should a Pioneer receiver last?

Its quite normal for well built equipment to last for 30-40 years, or more. There are many people with receivers from the 1960s in r/vintageaudio and r/vinyl. That said, cheap crap will not last that long, its the stuff that was higher end to begin with that usually lasts this long.

Why has my receiver stopped working?

* Your receiver may have speaker fuses or circuit breakers on its back panel next to the speaker connections. Replace any fuses with exact duplicates from an electronic shop. Or simply reset the circuit breaker.

What is PCM on Pioneer receiver?

Pulse-Code Modulation (PCM) and the Dolby Digital® technology refer to different types of digital audio recordings. PCM is the conventional method for converting analog audio into digital audio. The PCM audio recorded on DVD is a two-channel digital, stereo audio track.

When should I replace my receiver?

The receiver dryer must be regularly replaced. It is recommended to replace the receiver dryer every second year, or whenever the AC circuit has been opened. Always install a new receiver dryer when the compressor is replaced, and always when a serious leakage has been noticed and repaired.

Are Pioneer receivers good?

Pioneer has been making AV products for many years. Although not as popular as some brands, Pioneer AV receivers are high-quality and well worth considering if you are in the market for a receiver. There are two broad categories of receiver – the high-end Elite Series and the budget VSX Series.

How do I manually calibrate my AV receiver?

Manually: Calibrate Surround Sound Levels with an SPL Meter

  1. Set your receiver to 0dB volume.
  2. Go into the System Setup menu of your AV receiver.
  3. Navigate to the speaker setup submenu.
  4. Select channel level or speaker level (in some receivers you need to enable the test tone)
  5. Select the Left speaker.