Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Pioneer SX-315 Operating Instruction

SX-315.book Page 24 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM
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Additional information

Chapter 07:
Additional information

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.
Problem
The power does not turn on.
No sound is output when a
function is selected.
Considerable noise in radio
broadcasts.
Broadcast stations cannot be
selected automatically.
No sound from surround or
center speakers.
No sound from subwoofer.
Noise during playback of a
cassette deck.
When a search is performed
by a DTS compatible CD
player during playback, noise
is output.
Can't operate the remote
control.
The display is dark or off.
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Remedy
• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This could
cause the receiver to shut off automatically.
• If the power shuts off automatically, take the unit to your
service center or your dealer for servicing.
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up on page 6).
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
• Adjust the MASTER VOLUME .
• Tune in the correct frequency.
• Connect the antenna (refer to page 8).
• Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall, etc.
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer to page 8).
• Adjust the direction and position for best reception.
• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to page 8).
• Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver.
• Move antennas farther away from equipment causing the noise.
• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 8).
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 9).
• Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.
• If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it's turned up.
• The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to does not have an LFE channel.
• Move the cassette deck further from your receiver, until the noise disappears.
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of
loud noise from your speakers.
• Replace the batteries (refer to page 5).
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (refer to page 5).
• Remove obstacles or operate from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default.
nearest Pioneer authorized