TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may originate from another component. Thus, also check the other electrical appliances also in use.
If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the following items, contact your dealer or nearest PIONEER service center.
Problem | Possible Cause | Countermeasure |
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The power does not turn | ÷ The power cord has not been connected. | ÷ Connect the cord to a power outlet. |
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There is little or no sound. | ÷ The Input selector switch is in the wrong | ÷ Set the Input selector switch to the device |
| position. | currently playing. |
| ÷ The rear panel’s PHONO/LINE selector | ÷ Set the PHONO/LINE selector switch to |
| switch is set to [LINE] when a analog | [PHONO]. |
| turntable is connected to the input |
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| connectors. |
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| ÷ The connection cable hasn’t been | ÷ Connect it properly. |
| connected properly or has been |
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| disconnected. |
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| ÷ The terminal or plug is dirty. | ÷ Clean and reconnect. |
| ÷ The TRANSFORM lever is tripped. | ÷ Return the TRANSFORM lever to its upright |
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Sound is distorted. | ÷ Master output level is too high. | ÷ Adjust MASTER LEVEL dial. |
| ÷ Input level is too high. | ÷ Adjust the TRIM dial so that the input level |
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| approaches 0 dB on the peak level meter. |
| ÷ The rear panel’s PHONO/LINE selector | ÷ Set the PHONO/LINE selector switch to |
| switch is set to [PHONO] when a cassette | [LINE]. |
| deck or other line component is connected |
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| to the input connectors. |
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CD player’s fader won’t | ÷ The top panel’s FADER START button is set | ÷ Set the top panel’s FADER START button |
start. | to Off. | to On. |
| ÷ The rear panel’s PLAYER CONTROL jack | ÷ Use the control cord to connect the unit |
| hasn’t been connected. | and CD player. |
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External effector don’t | ÷ The top panel’s SEND buttons (MIC SEND, | ÷ Turn on the top panel’s SEND button |
work. | corresponding to the channel you wish to | |
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| apply external effects to (indicator will |
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| light). |
| ÷ An external effector’s output coupler is not | ÷ Connect an external effector’s output |
| connected to the RETURN jacks. | coupler to the RETURN jacks. |
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External effector’s sound | ÷ The input level from the external effector is | ÷ Lower the external effector’s output level. |
distorted. | too high. |
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Static electricity or other external interference may cause the unit to malfunction. To restore normal operation, turn the power off and then on again.
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