Troubleshooting - Pioneer VSX-9500S Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrect operations sre often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. Hf you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points
below. Sometimes the trouble may fie in another component. inves
if the trouble cannot be rectified even
to carry out repair work.
after exercising the check
igate the other components and cloctrical appliances being usad.
ed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized servic:
center or your dealer
Symptom
Power does not come on even
when POWER switch is pressed.
| Control was not possible
regardless of what operation
switch was pressed.
Cause
Power cord is disconnected
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
wall outlet, then plug it in again.
Static electricity affected the unit when the ait
was dry, such as in winter
| * Unplug the power cord of the unit from the AC
| wall outlet, then plug it in again
* If static electricity is pronounced, it is
| recommended that you operate the unit using the
remote controller
No sound is produced, even
when the INPUT SELECTOR
switch is selected.
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Connections are incorrect.
The MUTING switch is pressed.
TAPE 2 MONITOR switch is in the ON position.
SPEAKERS switches are turned OFF
VOLUME switch is turned down.
Speaker connecting wires are disconnected from
speaker terminals
One or both of the input cords are disconnected
Connector bars are disconnected
.
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* Consult page 8 -- 11, 32 ~ 36 and perform
connections correctly
Press the MUTING switch to cancel the MUTING
effect
Press the switch again to the OFF position.
Press the SPEAKERS switch to turn ON.
Raise volume.
Connect wires 10 terminals securely.
Connect input cords securely,
Connect bars securely.
Rear sound is not produced. SURROUND MODE switch is OFF position
REAR SPEAKERS switch is OFF position.
REAR LEVEL control is minimum.
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Press the SURROUND MODE or REAR SPEAKERS
switch to correct position.
* Adjust REAR LEVEL control,
REAR L or R sound is not
produced.
. REAR BALANCE is incorrect.
° The sound is monaural.
Press the REAR BALANCE R or L on the remote
comtrof unit to correct the balance.
Use the simulated surround mode.
No picture is produced, even
when the INPUT SELECTOR
switch is selected.
. Connections are incorrecé.
The VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR is not set
properly
The VCR and the selected INPUT SELECTOR
switch are not correct.
Consult page 8 ~ 11, 32 — 36 and perform
connections correctly.
Set correctly.
* Press the correct switch.
High noise level.
* Station has not been tuned in to correct
frequency.
* Antenna has not been connected or has become
disconnected
FM reception
* Accessory T-type antenna remains bundled up
or it is not pointing in right direction.
* Weak broadcasting station signals.
AM reception
* AM foop antenna is not pointing in right direction.
* Weak broadcasting station signals.
* Noise being picked up from this unit and other
equipment (especially electrical appliances using
motor or fluorescent lights).
Tune the station in correctly.
* Connect the antenna securely.
* Stretch both end of antenna taut and locate
direction yielding optimum reception.
* Replace accessory T-type antenna with outdoor
FM antenna.
* Change the AM loop antenna's direction and find
a position where reception is improved.
* Erect outdoor AM antenna or connect ground
wire.
* Stop using appliances generating noise or remove
them from vicinity of stereo equipment.
¢ Separate the loop antenna from the unit by some
distance.
No auto stop.
* input signals are not strong enough. * {FM) if the T-type antenna is being used, change
to an outdoor antenna,
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