Pioneer PD-F1009 Troubleshooting, Self-Diagnosticsfunction, Symptom, Cause, Remedy, Service No

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.

Symptom	Cause		Remedy
No sound	• Output cables are connected incorrectly or	•	Connect properly.
	loosely.
	• Incorrect operation of stereo amplifier.	• Check the settings of amplifier switches and
			sound volume controls.
	• Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are dirty.	•	Clean away dirt.
	• Player is in pause mode.	• Press 3 or 8.
	• The disc is loaded with the label side leftward.	• Reload the disc with the label side rightward.
When playback is started, it	• Disc is inserted in the wrong way.	• Insert the disc correctly with the label side
stops immediately.			leftward.
Pauses or stops during	• Smudges, etc., on the disc.	• Clean the smudges from the disc and then
playback.			play it again.
Remote control will not	• Dead batteries.	•	Replace batteries.
function.	• Obstruction between player and remote control	• Relocate remote control unit or remove
	unit.		obstruction.

Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again.

SELF-DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTION

The unit incorporates the self-diagnostic function.

When an abnormality is detected during operation of the unit, an error message (service No.) appears on the unit‘s display automatically. Treat the error by following the instructions in ”Countermeasures”.

Display on the unit

DISC TRACK MIN SEC

Service No.

Service No.	Unit Status	Countermeasures
		• Reload the discs properly.
	The disc may not be loaded properly in the rack.	(Insert only one disc in a slot.)
U1		• Check if there is a foreign object attached onto
		the disc.
		• Check if there is a foreign object in the rack.
U2	There is an operation error in the mechanical	• Check if there is a foreign object in the rack.
		• Unplug the power cord then plug it in again.
	section.
U3	There is an error related to the hood.	• Check if the hood is caught by anything.
		• Unplug the power cord then plug it in again.

If the same display appears again, there may be an error in the mechanical section. When requesting servicing, please also let us know the service number displayed on the unit.

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