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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No power supplied to unit. | Ö | Power plug is disconnected from outlet. | Ö Insert plug securely into outlet. |
| Ö The amplifier’s power plug has been | Ö Turn on power to other component. | |
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| plugged into another component power |
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| outlet (e.g. timer, etc.) but power to that |
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| unit is disconnected. |
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| Ö The AC INLET plug is disconnected. | Ö Insert the AC INLET plug securely till the | |
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| bottom of the jack. |
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No sound. | Ö | Connecting cords are disconnected from | Ö Connect securely. |
| Ö | terminals, or connected incorrectly. | Ö Clean terminals and plugs. |
| Terminals, or connecting cords pin plugs | ||
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| are dirty. |
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| Ö The TAPE2 MONITOR button is set to ON | Ö Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to OFF. | |
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| (except when using an adaptor compo- |
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| Ö | nent). | Ö Consult the operating instructions for the |
| Operation of other components is incor- | ||
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| rect. | other components. |
| Ö The position of the INPUT SELECTOR does | Ö Set the button correctly (CD, TUNER, | |
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| not match the component to be played | PHONO,LINE,TAPE1/MD(on the A- |
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| back. | |
| Ö Both SPEAKERS selector buttons are set | Ö Set one button or both buttons to ON. | |
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| to OFF. |
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No sound from one speaker. | Ö | Connecting cords or speaker cords are | Ö Connect securely. |
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| disconnected on that side. |
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| Ö BALANCE control is set to one side. | Ö Set BALANCE control to center position. | |
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Cannot record tapes. | Ö | Connections are incorrect. | Ö Reconnect properly. |
| Ö Operation of cassette deck is incorrect. | Ö Consult the operating instructions for the | |
| Ö The TAPE2 MONITOR button is set to ON. | cassette deck. | |
| Ö Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to OFF. | ||
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Cannot perform tape copying. | Ö | The position of the INPUT SELECTOR knob | Ö Set buttons correctly (See section COPY- |
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| and TAPE2 MONITOR button are incorrect | ING TAPES). |
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| (when using 2 cassette decks). |
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| Ö Operation of cassette decks is incorrect. | Ö Consult the operating instructions for the | |
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| cassette decks. |
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The remote control unit does | Ö | Batteries are dead or no batteries in re- | Ö Insert new batteries (see page 5). |
not work. (Other components | Ö | mote control unit. | Ö Operate the remote control unit within a |
cannot be operated.) | The remote control sensor is not receiving | ||
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| any signals. | range of 7 meters and an angle of 30 |
| Ö The remote control cord is not connected | degrees (refer to page 5). | |
| Ö Connect correctly (see page 5). | ||
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| correctly. |
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| Ö A fluorescent light is shining on the remote | Ö Move so fluorescent light does not shine | |
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| sensor window. | directly on amplifier’s front panel remote |
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| sensor window. |
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ÖAbnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation, turn the power off and then on again, or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again.
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