Pioneer VSX-D498 Troubleshooting, Additional Information, Symptom, Cause, Remedy, FM broadcasts

Models: VSX-D498

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Additional Information

Additional 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.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The power does not turn ON.

The power plug is disconnected.

The protection circuit may have been activated.

Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed.

• Static electricity caused by dry air.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

No sound is output when a function

Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

is selected.

 

 

connected correctly (refer to pages

 

Sound is muted.

9 to 13).

 

• Press MUTING on the remote

 

• The volume is turned down.

control.

 

• 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.

 

 

 

 

No image is output when a function

Improper connections.

• Make sure the component is

is selected.

 

 

connected correctly (refer to pages

 

• The input source is not properly

10, 11).

 

• Press the correct function button.

 

 

selected.

 

Considerable noise in radio

Incorrect frequency.

broadcasts.

• The antenna is not connected.

 

AC-3 RF and/or digital cables are

 

 

near the antenna terminals and

 

 

wires.

Tune in the correct frequency.

Connect the antenna (refer to page 8).

Route AC-3 RF and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

FM broadcasts

The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned.

Weak radio signals.

Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall.

Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer to page 8).

AM broadcasts

The AM antenna is poorly positioned.

Weak radio signals.

Interference cause by other equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).

Adjust the direction and position for best reception.

Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to page 8).

Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver.

Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise.

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Pioneer VSX-D498 Troubleshooting, Additional Information, Symptom, Cause, Remedy, FM broadcasts, AM broadcasts