Troubleshooting - Pioneer SX-121 Operating Instructions Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
to carry out repair work.
Control was not possible
regardless of what operation
switch was pressed.
¢ Connect cord securely.
e 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 control unit.
¢ Turn the VOLUME control toward the right.
¢ Connect wires to terminals securely.
_@ Static electricity affected the unit when the air
was dry, such as in winter.
¢ VOLUME control is set to O (MIN).
e Speaker connecting wires are disconnected
from speaker terminals.
® One or both of the input cords are disconnected.
¢ TAPE 2 MONITOR button is in the ON position.
No sound is produced, even
when Function switch is
selected.
¢ Connect the input cords securely.
¢ Press the button to the OFF position.
the other.
® One of the speaker connecting wires or input
cords is disconnected.
Sound is produced from one
speaker only.
¢ Connect the wires and cords securely.
¢ Place the AM loop antenna as far away as
possible from this and other components.
e 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.
frequency.
e Antenna has not been connected or has become
disconnected.
FM reception
e Accessory T-type antenna remains bundled up
or it is not pointing in the right direction.
¢ Weak broadcasting station signals.
High noise level.
¢ Connect the antenna securely.
¢ Stretch both ends of antenna taut and locate
the direction yielding optimum reception.
place it as far as possible from passing traffic.
¢ 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 the antenna.
This results in distorted sound and noise.
AM reception
e AM antenna not pointing in the right direction.
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them from vicinity of the stereo equipment.
e Weak broadcasting station signals.
e Noise is being picked up from other equipment
(especially electrical appliances using motor or
fluorescent lights).
(FM reception)
e Insert new batteries.
* Batteries are dead or no batteries in remote
control unit.
© Poor angle or too great a distance from the
remote sensor window.
* There is an obstacle between you and the
remote sensor window.
e A fluorescent light is shining on the remote
sensor window.
Remote control does not work.
(SX-221R
only)
angle of the remote sensor window.
¢ Change your position or move the obstacle.
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