Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

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

The power does not turn ON.

• The power plug is disconnected.

Connect the power plug to the wall

 

 

 

 

 

 

outlet.

 

The protection circuit may have

Disconnect the power plug from the

 

 

been activated.

 

outlet, and insert again.

The unit does not respond when

Static electricity caused by dry air.

Disconnect the power plug from the

the buttons are pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

outlet, and insert again.

No sound is output when a

• Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

function is selected.

 

 

 

 

 

connected correctly (see p.12-21).

 

• Sound is muted.

• Press MUTE on the remote control.

 

• The volume is turned down.

• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.

 

• The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON.

• Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.

 

• Speakers are turned OFF.

Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers you connected.

 

• DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is set

• Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p.49).

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No image is output when a

• Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

function is selected.

 

 

 

 

 

connected correctly (see p.12-21).

 

The input source is not properly

Press the correct function button.

 

 

selected.

 

 

Considerable noise in radio

Incorrect frequency.

Tune in the correct frequency.

broadcasts.

The antenna is not connected.

Connect the antenna (see p.18).

 

2RF and/or digital cables are near

Route 2RF and digital cables away

 

 

the antenna terminals and wires.

 

from the antenna terminals and wires.

 

FM broadcasts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The FM antenna is not fully

Fully extend the FM wire antenna,

 

 

extended or is poorly positioned.

 

position for best reception, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

secure to a wall.

 

• Weak radio signals.

Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see

 

AM broadcasts

 

 

p.18).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The AM antenna is poorly

Adjust the direction and position for

 

 

positioned.

 

best reception.

 

Weak radio signals.

Connect an additional internal or

 

 

 

 

 

 

external AM antenna (see p.18).

 

Interference caused by other

Turn off the equipment causing the

 

 

equipment (fluorescent lamp,

 

noise or move it away from the

 

 

motor, etc.).

 

receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

Place the antenna farther away from

 

 

 

 

 

 

the equipment causing the noise.

 

 

 

 

 

Broadcast stations cannot be

Weak radio signals.

Connect an outdoor antenna (see

selected automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

p.18).

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer output is very low.

Settings route signal away from

To get more signal to the subwoofer

 

 

subwoofer.

 

set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for

 

 

 

 

 

 

the FRONT speakers (see p.34-35).

 

 

 

When playing an LD the SIGNAL

• The LD is not a Dolby Digital

• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog

SELECT is on 2RF but there is

 

compatible disc.

 

(make sure your LD player is hooked

still no sound.

 

 

 

 

 

up with analog connections in addition

 

 

 

 

 

 

to digital and 2RF connections, see

 

 

 

 

 

 

p.14).

 

 

 

 

When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS

The Dolby Digital / DTS source is

• There is no problem with the receiver

source the 5.1 Channel indicator

 

not 5 channels.

 

but if you want 5 channel sound you

 

 

 

 

 

must play a 5 channel source.

doesn't light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pioneer VSX-39TX manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Remedy

VSX-39TX specifications

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