Operation; Troubleshooting - Pioneer S-VW02 Operating Instructions Manual

7 Phase switch (PHASE 0° ° ° ° /180° ° ° ° )
When depressed (180°), the output phase becomes
the reverse of the input signal, and when raised (0°), it
is in the same phase as the input signal.
• Normally, the switch is set to ( 0°).
But when the sound connection between the subwoofer
and the left and right speakers sounds unnatural, tyr
switching to 180° and set the switch in the position
where the sound is natural.
8 AC INLET
• Connect the power cord to the powered subwoofer
unit's AC INLET.
• Connect the power cord to a AC socket.

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.
SYMPTOM
1 No power is being supplied.
(Indicator does not light up when
power switch is turned on.)
2 No sound. (Indicator is lit.)
3 Sound is distorted.
4 Howling noise occurs.
5 Much noise when listening to AM or
FM broadcasts.
6 System doesn't switch to standby.
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A C IN
CAUSE
• Power supply plug is not correctly
inserted.
• Connection of accessory RCA plug
cord is wrong or disconnected.
• LEVEL knob is set to MIN.
• Level is too high.
• Subwoofer level is set too high.
• The AM loop antenna or the FM
indoor antenna is close to this unit.
• Auto Standby is switched off.

OPERATION

For details regarding operating part functions, refer to page
7.
1 Turn the POWER switch (2 2 2 2 ) ON.
• If the unit cannot be connected to the stereo amplifier or
receiver, turn the power to the stereo amplifier or
receiver ON before turning the power to the unit ON.
When turning the power OFF, turn the power to the unit
OFF before turning the power to the stereo amplifier or
receiver OFF.
2 Operate the stereo amplifier or receiver
and adjust the volume of the left/right
speakers.
3 Adjust the strength of the bass with the
Volume knob (3 3 3 3 ).
When necessary, operate the Crossover knob (4) and
PHASE switch (7), and then adjust with the Volume
Knob (3).
REMEDY
• Insert plug securely.
• Check again and connect correctly.
• Turn clockwise slowly.
• Turn the LEVEL knob counter-
clockwise to lower the level.
• Place the subwoofer a good distance
from speakers. Turn the LEVEL knob
counter-clockwise to lower the
volume.
• Increase the distance between the
AM or FM antenna (for indoor use)
and this unit.
• Switch on Auto Standby.