Troubleshooting - Pioneer VSX-456 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 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 Cause
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The power does not « The power plug is disconnected from the outlet. «+ Insert into the wall outlet.
turn ON. * The cause may lie in the protection circuit. * Disconnect the power plug from the out-
let, and insert again.
The unit does not »* Due to effects of static electricity when the airis »* Disconnect the power plug from the out-
work even when the dry. let, and insert again.
buttons are pressed.
No sound is output »* Not properly connected. * Refer to pages 12 to 13 and connect again.
when a functionis set. * Sound is muted. * Press the MUTING button on the remote
control unit.
* The volume is turned down. « Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
¢ The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON. * Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.
* The speaker switch is OFF. * Press the SPEAKER button of terminal (A/
B) connected to the speakers.
No image is output ¢ Not properly connected. + Refer to pages 12 to 13, and connect again.
when a functionis set. * The input source is not properly selected. * Press the correct button.
Considerable noise in * Not received at proper frequency. * Receive the correct frequency.
radio broadcasts * The antenna is not connected. * Connect the antenna properly. (P. 12)
[FM broadcast reception]
* The FM antenna is not stretched out, and faces « Stretch out the antenna and secure it toa
an inappropriate direction. wall while selecting the direction and po-
sition with the best reception state.
« Weak radio waves. * Change the FM antenna to an outdoor an-
tenna of multiple elements. (P. 12)
[AM broadcast reception]
* The AM antenna faces inappropriate direction. * Select the direction and position with the
best reception state.
* Weak radio waves. ¢« Connect the AM outdoor antenna.(P. 12)
+ Affected by other equipment. (Fluorescent lamp, * Turn off the equipment which cause noise
motor, etc.) or move them away from the unit.
* Distance the antenna from the equipment
which cause noise.
No sound fromrearor ¢ Rear or center level is turned down. * Raise the level.
center speaker « The rear or center speaker is disconnected. * Connect (P. 12, 13)
Cannot be remote * Theremote control unit batteries have worn out. ¢ Replace the batteries. (P. 7)
controlled * Too great of a distance. Bad angle. * Operate within 7m and 30 deg. from the
left and right of the remote sensor.
¢ There is an obstacle blocking signals in between. * Remove the obstacle or operate from
somewhere else.
* Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining »* Avoid direct exposure of the remote sen-
onto the unit's remote sensor. sor to the light.
If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the
outlet andinsert again to return to the normal operating conditions.
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