Pioneer SC-07, SC-05 manual Additional information Troubleshooting, Power

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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 independent service company to carry out repair work.

Note

•If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

Power

Symptom	Remedy
The power does not turn on.	• Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet.
	• Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.
The receiver suddenly switches	• Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of
off or the PHASE CONTROL	wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.
indicator blinks.	• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized
	independent service company.
During loud playback the	• Turn down the volume.
power suddenly switches off.	• Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 46.
	• Switch on the digital safety feature. While holding down HOME MENU on the front panel, press
	 STANDBY/ON to set this receiver to the standby mode. Use / to select D.SAFETY OFF,
	and then use / to select 1 or 2 (select D.SAFETY OFFto deactivate this feature). If the power
	switches off even with 2 switched on, turn down the volume. With 1 or 2 on, some features may be
	unavailable.
The unit does not respond	• Try switching the receiver off, then back on again.
when the buttons are pressed.	• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.
AMP ERR blinks in the display,	• The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer
then the power automatically	authorized independent service company for help.
switches off. The MCACC
blinks and the power does not
turn on.
FAN STOP blinks in the	• Something is obstructing the fan. Remove the obstruction and try switching the receiver back on.
display, then the power	If the fan is still not working, or you can’t remove the object, unplug the receiver from the wall and
automatically switches off and	call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.
DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER	• The fan is malfunctioning. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized
indicator blinks.	independent service company
OVERHEAT or AMP	• Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on.
OVERHEAT flashes, the power	• Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again.
turns off, and the blue indicator
at the center of the receiver
flashes.
Display blinks 12V TRG ERR.	• An error has arisen in the 12 V trigger jacks. Reconnect accurately then turn the power back on.

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