Troubleshooting; General - Pioneer S-GX3V Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is
something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in
another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the
trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer
authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity
disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating
conditions.

General

Problem
The power does not turn on.
The power suddenly switches off
automatically and won't switch back
on for a minute or so. Also, the
playback / volume control's blue
backlight is blinking.
No sound is output when a function is
selected.
No image is output when watching
discs.
Can't operate the remote control.
The microphone can't be heard.
Feedback noise when mic is switched
on.
SND. DEMO shows in the display and
the unit can't be controlled.
TRAYLOCK shows in the display and
the tray can't be ejected.
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Remedy
• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure the voltage selector (page 3) is set correctly for your region.
• If the speaker cables aren't connected properly, the system has a safety
feature that shuts the power off automatically. Check the speaker wires to
make sure they're connected properly. If there appears to be nothing wrong,
try switching the power back on after the blue backlight has been blinking for
a minute or so.
• If you can't seem to switch the power back on after the blue backlight has
been blinking for over a minute, the unit may be malfunctioning. Take it to
your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out
repair work.
• If you're using the LINE input, make sure the component is connected
correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 9).
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
• Adjust the volume.
• Make sure the TV is connected correctly (see Connecting to your TV on
page 8).
• Replace the batteries (see Loading the batteries on page 5).
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Range
of the remote control unit on page 13).
• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
• You are only using one microphone and it's plugged into the MIC (SUB)
jack. The MIC (SUB) jack can only be used if there is also a microphone
plugged into the MIC (MAIN) jack.
• Adjust the MIC VOL.
• The mic is pointing toward the speakers. Keep the mic pointed away from
the speakers.
• The microphone level is set too high. Turn down the mic control level.
• Press and hold (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc
tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled.
• Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel for about eight seconds
(until LOCK OFF appears in the display). Then the tray can be opened/closed
using OPEN/CLOSE.