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OTHER
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 compo-
nents 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.
Symptom
¶ The power plug is disconnected from the outlet.
The power does not
¶ The cause may lie in the protection circuit.
turn ON.
¶ Due to effects of static electricity when the air is
The unit does not
work even when the
dry.
buttons are pressed.
¶ Not properly connected.
No sound is output
when a function is set.
¶ Sound is muted.
¶ The volume is turned down.
¶ The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON.
¶ The speaker switch is OFF.
¶ Not properly connected.
No image is output
¶ The input source is not properly selected.
when a function is set.
¶ Not received at proper frequency.
Considerable noise in
¶ The antenna is not connected.
radio broadcasts.
[FM broadcast reception]
¶ The FM antenna is not stretched out, and faces
an inappropriate direction.
¶ Weak radio waves.
[AM broadcast reception]
¶ The AM antenna faces inappropriate direction.
¶ Weak radio waves.
¶ Affected by other equipment. (Fluorescent lamp,
motor, etc.)
¶ Surround or center level is turned down.
No sound from sur-
round or center speaker.
¶ The surround or center speaker is disconnected.
¶ The remote control unit batteries have worn out.
Cannot be remote
¶ Too great of a distance. Bad angle.
controlled.
¶ There is an obstacle blocking signals in between.
¶ Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining
onto the unit's remote sensor.
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 the normal operating conditions.
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Cause
Remedy
¶ Insert into the wall outlet.
¶ Disconnect the power plug from the out-
let, and insert again.
¶ Connect the speaker cords again. (P.12,13)
¶ Disconnect the power plug from the out-
let, and insert again.
¶ Refer to pages 12 and 13 and connect
again.
¶ Press the MUTING button on the remote
control unit.
¶ Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
¶ Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.
¶ Press the SPEAKER button.
¶ Refer to pages 12 and 13, and connect again.
¶ Press the correct button.
¶ Receive the correct frequency.
¶ Connect the antenna properly. (P.12,13)
¶ Stretch out the antenna and secure it to a
wall while selecting the direction and po-
sition with the best reception state.
¶ Change the FM antenna to an outdoor an-
tenna of multiple elements. (P.12)
¶ Select the direction and position with the
best reception state.
¶ Connect the AM outdoor antenna.(P.12)
¶ Turn off the equipment which cause noise
or move them away from the unit.
¶ Distance the antenna from the equipment
which cause noise.
¶ Select the correct center mode. (P.16)
¶ Raise the level. (P.16)
¶ Connect (P.12, 13)
¶ Replace the batteries. (P.7)
¶ Operate within 7m and 30 deg. from the
left and right of the remote sensor.
¶ Remove the obstacle or operate from
somewhere else.
¶ Avoid direct exposure of the remote sen-
sor to the light.
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