Additional information
Chapter 11
Additional information
Troubleshooting |
| appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified | ||
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and | even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your | |||
nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer | ||||
malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong | ||||
to carry out repair work. | ||||
with this component, check the points below. | ||||
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Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. |
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Investigate the other components and electrical |
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The power does not turn on. | • The power plug is disconnected. |
| • Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. | |
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| • The protection circuit may have been | • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert | ||
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| • Static electricity caused by dry air. |
| • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert | |
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| • Something is obstructing the rear panel fan. • Remove the obstruction then press STANDBY/ON for | |||
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| 10 seconds to switch on. | |
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| • The internal temperature of the unit has | • Place the unit in a cool, airy place to cool it down, then | ||
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| press STANDBY/ON for 10 seconds to switch on. | |
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The receiver suddenly switches | • The internal temperature of the unit has | • Allow the unit to cool down in a well ventilated place, | ||
off. | become too high. |
| then press STANDBY/ON for 10 seconds to switch on. | |
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| • The thermistor (temperature sensor) is | • Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer- | ||
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| • The receiver has a serious problem. |
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AMP ERR is displayed, then the | • The receiver has a serious problem. |
| • Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer- | |
power automatically switches off. |
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The unit does not respond when | • Improper connections. |
| • Make sure the component is connected correctly (see | |
the buttons are pressed. |
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| • Sound is muted. |
| • Press MUTE on the remote control. | |
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| • The volume is turned down. |
| • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME. | |
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No sound is output when the | • Incorrect frequency. |
| • Tune in the correct frequency. | |
AM/FM is selected. |
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• The antenna is not connected. |
| • Connect the antenna (see page 15). | ||
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Broadcast stations cannot be | • The radio signal is too weak . |
| • Connect an outdoor antenna (see page 15). | |
selected automatically. |
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Considerable noise in radio | FM broadcasts |
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broadcasts. | • The FM antenna is not fully extended or is | • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best | ||
| poorly positioned. |
| reception, and secure to a wall. | |
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| • Weak radio signals. |
| • Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see page 15). | |
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| AM broadcasts |
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| • The AM antenna is poorly positioned. | • Adjust the direction and position for best reception. | ||
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| • Weak radio signals. |
| • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna | |
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| • Interference caused by other equipment | • Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it | ||
| (fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.). |
| away from the receiver. | |
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| • Place the antenna farther away from the equipment | |
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No sound from surround or | • Surround or center speaker settings are | • Refer to Making receiver settings from the System Setup | ||
center speakers. | incorrect. |
| menu on page 31 to check the speaker settings. | |
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| • The surround and/or center levels are | • Turn levels up. See on page 33 to check the speaker | ||
| turned down. |
| levels. | |
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| • The surround and/or center speakers are | • Connect the speakers (see page 13). | ||
| disconnected. |
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