10Additional Information
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.
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The power does not turn on.
•The power plug is disconnected.
•The protection circuit may have been activated.
•Speaker wire may be touching the rear panel.
•Static electricity caused by dry air.
•Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
•Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
•Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off auto- matically.
•Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
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AMP ERR blinks in | • | The receiver has a serious problem. | • | Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a |
the display and the |
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unit turns off. |
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HEAT UP blinks in the | • | The receiver has gotten too hot. | • | Allow the receiver to cool down with good |
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OVERHEAT blinks in | • | The receiver has gotten too hot. | • | Turn the receiver off and allow it to cool |
the display and no |
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sound is output. |
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| persists turn the volume down. |
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THDCT NG blinks in | • | The thermistor (temperature sensor) is | • | Turn the receiver off, unplug from wall and |
the display and no |
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sound is output. |
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The unit does not | • | Improper connections. | • | Make sure the component is connected cor- |
respond when the |
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buttons are pressed. | • | Sound is muted. | • | Press MUTE on the remote control. |
| • | The volume is turned down. | • | Adjust the MASTER VOLUME. |
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No sound is output | • | Incorrect frequency. | • | Tune in the correct frequency. |
when the AM/FM is | • | The antenna is not connected. | • | Connect the antenna (refer to page 20). |
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Considerable noise in | FM broadcasts |
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radio broadcasts. | • | The FM antenna is not fully extended | • | Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position |
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| • | Weak radio signals. | • | Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer to |
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| AM broadcasts |
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| • | The AM antenna is poorly positioned. | • | Adjust the direction and position for best |
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| • | Weak radio signals. | • | Connect an additional internal or external |
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| AM antenna (refer to page 20). |
| • | Interference caused by other equipment | • | Turn off the equipment causing the noise or |
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| move it away from the receiver. |
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Broadcast stations | • | The radio signal is too weak . | • | Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page |
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