Techno Tidbits &
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.
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The power does not turn ON. | • | The power plug is disconnected. | • | Connect the power plug to the wall | ||
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| • | The protection circuit may have | • | Disconnect the power plug from the | ||
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The unit does not respond when | • | Static electricity caused by dry air. | • | Disconnect the power plug from the | ||
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No sound is output when a | • Improper connections. | • Make sure the component is | ||||
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| • Sound is muted. | • Press MUTE on the remote control. | ||||
| • The volume is turned down. | • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. | ||||
| • The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON. | • Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button. | ||||
| • | Speakers are turned OFF. | • | Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the | ||
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| • DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is set | • Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p.47). | ||||
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No image is output when a | • Improper connections. | • Make sure the component is | ||||
function is selected. |
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| • | The input source is not properly | • | Press the correct function button. | ||
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Considerable noise in radio | • | Incorrect frequency. | • | Tune in the correct frequency. | ||
broadcasts. | • | The antenna is not connected. | • | Connect the antenna (see p.18). | ||
| • | Digital cable is near the antenna | • | Route digital cable away from the | ||
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| FM broadcasts |
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| • | The FM antenna is not fully | • | Fully extend the FM wire antenna, | ||
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| • | Weak radio signals. | • | Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see | ||
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| • | The AM antenna is poorly | • | Adjust the direction and position for | ||
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| • | Weak radio signals. | • | Connect an additional internal or | ||
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| • | Interference caused by other | • | Turn off the equipment causing the | ||
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| noise or move it away from the | ||
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Broadcast stations cannot be | • | Weak radio signals. | • | Connect an outdoor antenna (see | ||
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Subwoofer output is very low. | • | Settings route signal away from | • | To get more signal to the subwoofer | ||
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| set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for | ||
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When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS | • | The Dolby Digital / DTS source is | • There is no problem with the receiver | |||
source the 5.1 Channel indicator |
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doesn't light. |
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