Ganeeaaanene - Pioneer SX-2900 Operating Instructions Manual

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.
Power does not come on even ® Power cord is disconnected. e Connect cord securely.
when POWER switch is pressed.
No sound is produced, even e VOLUME control is set to O (MIN). ¢ Turn the VOLUME control toward the right.
when Function switch is ¢ Speaker connecting wires are disconnected from | ® Connect wires to terminals securely.
selected. speaker terminals.
¢ One or both of the input cords are disconnected.
e TAPE 2 MONITOR button is in the ON position.
e BALANCE control is set too far to one side or
the other.
e One of the speaker connecting wires or input
cords is disconnected.
e Connect input cords securely.
e Press the button to OFF position.
¢ Set BALANCE control to center position. Sound is produced from one
speaker only.
e Connect wires and cords securely.
e Place AM loop antenna as far away as possible
from this and other components.
¢ AM loop antenna picks up electrical noise created
by switch contacts.
Noise is produced during
reception of AM broadcasts
when the power switch of other
components is turned ON or OFF.
e Station has not been tuned in to correct '@ Tune the station correctly
frequency.
e Antenna has not been connected or has become
disconnected.
FM reception
e Accessory FM antenna remains bundled up.
High noise level.
e Connect the antenna securely.
¢ Stretch the antenna taut and locate in direction
yielding optimum reception.
e Replace accessory FM antenna with outdoor
FM antenna.
* Try altering direction and mounting position of
antenna. If an outdoor antenna has been erected,
place it as far as possible from passing traffic
and replace connecting cable with 75 Q coaxial
cable.
¢ Weak broadcasting station signals.
® Noise picked up from other equipment
(or, in particular, from passing automobiles).
* Multipath results when signals from broadcasting
station entering antenna directly are mixed with
signals which have been reflected by mountains
or high buildings on their way to antenna. This
results in distorted sound and noise.
AM reception
¢ AM antenna not pointing in right direction.
e Change AM antenna's direction and find a
position where reception is improved.
e Erect outdoor AM antenna or connect ground
wire.
¢ Stop using appliances generating noise or remove
them from vicinity of stereo equipment.
e Weak broadcasting station signals.
e Noise being picked up from other equipment
(especially electrical appliances using motor or
fluorescent lights.
e If an accessory FM antenna is used, change
over to an outdoor antenna.
e Perform manual tuning.
No auto stop. ¢ Input signals are not strong enough.
(FM reception)
® Batteries are dead or no batteries in remote e Insert new batteries.
control unit.
e Poor angle or too great a distance from the
remote sensor window.
¢ There is an obstacle between you and the
remote sensor window.
¢ For CD player and cassette decks, the
remote control cord is not connected.
¢ A fluorescent light is shining on the remote
sensor window.
Remote control does not work.
e Use within seven meters and within a 30 degree
angle of the remote sensor window.
e Change your position or move the obstacle.
¢ Correctly connect remote control cord.
e Turn off the light.
Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by lightning, static
electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation,
turn the power off and then on again, or unplug the AC power cord
and then plug it in again.
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