Pioneer SX-2700 Operating Instructions Manual page 18

TROUBLESHOO TING
to carry out repair work,
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Power does not come on even
when POWER switch is pressed.
* Power cord is disconnected.
* Connect cord securely.
No sound is produced, even
when Function switch is
selected.
[e VOLUME control is set to O (MIN).
* Speaker connecting Wires are disconnected from
speaker terminals.
* One or both of the input cords are disconnected.
L * TAPE 2 MONITOR switch is in the ON position.
* Turn the VOLUME control toward the right.
* Connect wires to terminals securely,
* Connect input cords securely,
* Press the switch to OFF position.
Sound is produced from one
speaker only.
* BALANCE control is set too far to one side or
the other.
* One of the speaker connecting wires or input
cords is disconnected.
* Set BALANCE control to center position.
* Connect wires and cords securely,
Noise is produced during
reception of AM broadcasts
when the power switch of other
components is turned ON or OFF,
i ¢ AM loop antenna picks up electrical noise created
by switch contacts.
* Place AM loop antenna as far away as possible
from this and other components.
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
itis not pointing in the right direction.
* 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 buifdings on their way to antenna. This
results in distorted sound and noise.
AM reception
* AM antenna not pointing in right direction.
* Weak broadcasting station signals
* Noise being picked up from other equipment
lespecially electrical appliances using motor or
; fluorescent lights.
* Tune the station correctly
* Connect the antenna securely.
* Stretch both ends of antenna taut and locate in
direction yielding optimum reception.
* Replace accessory T-type 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,
* Change AM 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.
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No auto stop,
| (FM reception)
* Input signals are not strong enough.
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* if a T-type antenna is used, change over to an
outdoor antenna.
* Perform manuai tuning.
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