Troubleshooting; Power - Pioneer SC-LX81 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 independent service company to carry out repair work.
Note
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug
from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

Power

Symptom
The power does not turn on.
The receiver suddenly switches
off or the PHASE CONTROL
indicator blinks.
During loud playback the
power suddenly switches off.
The unit does not respond
when the buttons are pressed.
AMP ERR blinks in the display,
then the power automatically
switches off. The MCACC
blinks and the power does not
turn on.
FAN STOP blinks in the
display, then the power
automatically switches off and
DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER
indicator blinks.
OVERHEAT or AMP
OVERHEAT flashes, the power
turns off, and the blue indicator
at the center of the receiver
flashes.
Display blinks 12V TRG ERR.
Remedy
• Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet.
• Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.
• Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of
wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized
independent service company.
• Turn down the volume.
• Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 46.
• Switch on the digital safety feature. While holding down HOME MENU on the front panel, press
 STANDBY/ON to set this receiver to the standby mode. Use / to select D.SAFETY OFF,
and then use / to select 1 or 2 (select D.SAFETY OFF to deactivate this feature). If the power
switches off even with 2 switched on, turn down the volume. With 1 or 2 on, some features may be
unavailable.
• Try switching the receiver off, then back on again.
• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer
authorized independent service company for help.
• Something is obstructing the fan. Remove the obstruction and try switching the receiver back on.
If the fan is still not working, or you can't remove the object, unplug the receiver from the wall and
call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.
• The fan is malfunctioning. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized
independent service company.
• Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on.
• Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again.
• An error has arisen in the 12 V trigger jacks. Reconnect accurately then turn the power back on.
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