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 on. | ÷ 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 switch is | ÷ Set the PHONO/LINE selector switch to |
| set to [LINE] when a analog turntable is | [PHONO]. |
| connected to the input connectors. |
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| ÷ The connection cable hasn’t been connected | ÷ Connect it properly. |
| properly or has been 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 switch is | ÷ Set the PHONO/LINE selector switch to [LINE]. |
| set to [PHONO] when a cassette deck or other |
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| line component is connected to the input |
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| connectors. |
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CD player’s fader won’t start. | ÷ The top panel’s FADER START button is set to Off. | ÷ Set the top panel’s FADER START button to On. |
| ÷ The rear panel’s PLAYER CONTROL jack hasn’t | ÷ Use the control cord to connect the unit and CD |
| been connected. | player. |
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Effects don’t work. | ÷ EFFECT switch is [OFF]. (If hand is released | ÷ Either hold EFFECT switch at [ON] position, or |
| when switch is in [ON] position, it will return to | set to [LOCK ON]. |
| [OFF].) |
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| ÷ The effect MIX/DEPTH dial is set to [MIN]. | ÷ Adjust effect MIX/DEPTH dial properly. |
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External effector’s sound | ÷ The input level from the external effector is too | ÷ Lower the external effector’s output level. |
distorted. | high. |
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External effector don’t work. | ÷ The top panel’s SEND buttons (MIC SEND, | ÷ Turn on the top panel’s SEND button |
| SEND, | corresponding to the channel you wish to apply |
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| external effects to (indicator will light). |
| ÷ An external effector’s output coupler is not | ÷ Connect an external effector’s output coupler to |
| connected to the RETURN jacks. | the RETURN jacks. |
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BPM can’t be measured, or | ÷ Input level is too high or too low. | ÷ Adjust TRIM dial to set input level around 0 dB |
value is strange. |
| on the peak level meter. |
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| ÷ Set other channels so that input level is around 0 |
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| dB. |
| ÷ BPM may not measure properly with some | ÷ Strike TAP switch to count BPM manually. |
| tracks. |
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The counted BPM differs from | ÷ Different counting methods are used, resulting in | ÷ No response necessary. |
the CD’s published value. | some variation in values. |
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Can’t see touch panel display. | ÷ Improper contrast adjustment. | ÷ Adjust touch panel CONTRAST control on rear- |
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| ÷ Backlight is too dark. | ÷ Adjust the rear panel’s touch panel backlight |
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| control (BRIGHT). |
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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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