Troubleshooting - Pioneer VSX-502 Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Power does not come on even
when POWER switch is
pressed.
¢ Power cord is disconnected.
e Instances are rare, but the problem may be
due to the operation of the protector circuit.
¢ Connect cord securely.
¢ Unplug the power cord of the unit from the AC
wail outlet, then plug it in again.
Control was not possible
regardless of what operation
button was pressed.
Static electricity affected the unit when the air
was dry, such as in winter.
e Unplug the power cord of the unit from the AC
wall outlet, then plug it in again.
e If static electricity is pronounced, it is
recommended that you operate the unit using
the remote control unit.
No sound is produced, even ¢ Connections are incorrect.
when the INPUT SELECTOR
button is selected.
¢ Consult page 8 — 14 and perform connections
correctly.
¢ Press the MUTING button to cancel the MUTING
effect.
© VOLUME is turned down. e Raise volume.
e Speaker connecting wires are disconnected ¢ Connect wires to terminals securely.
from speaker terminals.
@ One or both of the input cords are ¢ Connect input cords securely.
disconnected.
e Set correctly.
¢ Press the correct button.
®@ The MUTING button is pressed.
No picture is produced, even
when the INPUT SELECTOR
button is selected.
e The V- SIGNAL SELECTOR is not set properly.
The VCR and the selected INPUT SELECTOR
button are not correct.
e Station has not been tuned in to correct ® Tune the station in correctly.
frequency.
e Antenna has not been connected or has e Connect the antenna securely.
become disconnected.
FM reception
¢ Accessory T-type antenna remains bundled up
or it is not pointing in right direction.
e Weak broadcasting station signals.
High noise level.
¢ Stretch both ends of antenna taut and locate
direction yielding optimum reception.
e Replace accessory T-type antenna with outd oor
FM antenna.
AM reception
e AM loop antenna is not pointing in right e Change the direction of AM loop antenna and
direction. find a position where reception is improved,
@ Weak broadcasting station signals. e Erect outdoor AM antenna or connect ground
wire.
© Noise being picked up from this unit and other | ¢ Stop using appliances generating noise or
equipment (especially electrical appliances remove them from vicinity of the stereo
using motors or fluorescent lights). equipment.
¢ Separate the loop antenna from the unit by
some distance.
¢ You are attempting to watch a TV source using | ® Disconnect the copy system connection
a VCR with copy system connections. (TV tuner function will operate).
In general, when copy system connections are
made, the VCR's TV tuner function ceases to
operate. For details, consult the operating
instructions for your VCR.
Video tape copies can't be
made with the VCR.
e Video tape copy connections haven't been
made.
¢ Look again closely at the section VIDEO SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS on page 10, and connect
correctly.
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