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

Probable cause

 

Remedy

No sound

÷ Output cables are connected incorrectly or loosely.

÷

Connect properly.

 

÷ 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.

 

 

rightward.

Pause or stops during playback.

÷ Smudges, etc., on the disc.

÷ Clean the smudges from the disc and then play

 

 

 

it again.

 

 

 

 

Remote control will not function.

÷ Dead batteries.

÷

Replace batteries.

(PD-F507 only)

÷ 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.) appeares on the units 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.

 

 

 

(Insert one disc only in a slot .)

U1

The disc may not be loaded properly in the rack.

÷

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 section.

÷

Check if there is a foreign object in the rack.

 

 

÷

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

1. General

Type

Compact disc digital audio system

Power requirements

 

 

Flat blade 2-pin AC plug model

............ AC 110–127V/220–240V

 

 

(switchable) 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

13W

Operating temperature

+5°C - +35°C

Weight ( without package )

4.8 kg

External dimensions

420(W) X 312(D) X 193(H) mm

2. Audio section

Frequency response

2 Hz - 20 kHz

Level difference between channels

1.0 dB or less (EIAJ)

Output voltage

2 ± 0.3 Vrms (EIAJ)

Wow and flutter

less than ±0.001 % (W.PEAK)

( below measurable level ) (EIAJ)

Channels

2-channel ( stereo )

3. Output terminal

 

Audio line output

 

Control input/output jacks (PD-F407 only)

 

Optical digital output jack (PD-F507 only)

 

4. Accessories

 

÷ Remote control unit (PD-F507 only)

1

÷ Size AA/R6P dry cell batteries (PD-F507 only)

2

÷ Control cable (PD-F407 only)

1

÷

Output cable

1

÷ CD liner notes file

1

÷

Index label sheet

1

÷

Operating instructions

1

NOTE:

Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements.

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Pioneer PD-F507, PD-F407 warranty Troubleshooting, Specifications

PD-F507, PD-F407 specifications

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