10Additional 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.

If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

General

Problem

Remedy

The power does not turn

• Wait for one minute before switching back on.

on, or switches off

• Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause

suddenly (an error

the system to shut off automatically.

message may be

• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

displayed at startup).

• Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.

 

• Try reducing the volume level.

 

• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center

 

or your dealer for servicing.

 

 

No sound is output

• If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly

when a function is

(see Connecting auxiliary audio components on page 31).

selected.

• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.

 

 

No sound from surround

• Refer to Setting the channel levels on page 9 to check the speaker levels.

or center speakers.

• When TUNER or LINE is selected, you can only hear the source in stereo. Switch

 

the input source to DVD/CD or USB for multichannel sound.

 

• Check that the Recording mode hasn’t been switched on (see Recording mode on

 

page 33).

 

• Check that you haven’t selected the STEREO mode (see Listening in surround

 

sound on page 14).

 

• Connect the speakers properly (refer to the Setup Guide).

 

 

Can’t operate the remote

• Replace the batteries (refer to the Setup Guide).

control.

• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (refer to the Setup Guide).

 

• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.

 

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

 

 

TRAYLOCK shows in the

• Press and hold (eject) on the front panel for about eight seconds. Then the tray

display and the tray can’t

can be opened/closed using (eject).

be ejected.

 

SND. DEMO shows in the display and the unit can’t be controlled.

• Press and hold (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled.

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