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 |
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No sound | ÷ Output cables are connected incorrectly or loosely. | ÷ | Connect properly. |
| ÷ Incorrect operation of stereo amplifier. | ÷ Check the settings of amplifier switches and | |
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| 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 rightward. | ÷ Reload the disc with the label side leftward. | |
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When playback is started, it | ÷ Disc is inserted in the wrong way. | ÷ Insert the disc correctly with the label side | |
stops immediately. |
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Pauses or stops during playback. | ÷ Smudges, etc., on the disc. | ÷ Clean the smudges from the disc and then play | |
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Remote control will not func- | ÷ Dead batteries. | ÷ | Replace batteries. |
tion. | ÷ Obstruction between player and remote control | ÷ Relocate remote control unit or remove ob- | |
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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 a
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
Service No.
DISC TRACK MIN SEC
Service No. | Unit Status | Countermeasures |
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| ÷ Reload the discs properly. |
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| (Insert only one disc in a slot.) |
U1 | The disc may not be loaded properly in the rack. | ÷ Check if there is a foreign object attached onto |
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| ÷ Check if there is a foreign object in the rack. |
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U2 | There is an operation error in the mechanical section. | ÷ Check if there is a foreign object in the rack. |
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| ÷ Unplug the power cord then plug it in again. |
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| There is an error related to the hood. | ÷ Check if the hood is caught by anything. |
U3 | ÷ Unplug the power cord then plug it in again. | |
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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.
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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