Pioneer VSX-D409 Additional Information, Troubleshooting, Symptom, Cause, Remedy, FM broadcasts

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			•	The power plug is disconnected.	•	Connect the power plug to the wall
turn ON.						outlet.
			•	The protection circuit may have	•	Disconnect the power plug from the
				been activated.		outlet, and insert again.
The unit does		not	•	Static electricity caused by dry air.	•	Disconnect the power plug from the
respond	when	the				outlet, and insert again.
buttons are pressed.
No sound is output			•	Improper connections.	• Make sure the component is connected
when a	function is					correctly (refer to pages 8 to 15).
selected.			•	Sound is muted.	• Press MUTING on the remote control.
			• The volume is turned down.		•	Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
			• The MONITOR is ON.		•	Press the MONITOR button.
			• Speakers are turned OFF.		• Press SPEAKERS to select the speakers
						you connected.
No image is output			•	Improper connections.	• Make sure the component is connected
when a	function is					correctly (refer to pages 8 to 15).
selected.			•	The input source is not properly	• Press the correct function button.
				selected.

Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

•	Incorrect frequency.	• Tune in the correct frequency.
• The antenna is not connected.		•	Connect the antenna (refer to page 13).
• 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
		•	Fully extend the FM wire antenna,
• The FM antenna is not fully
	extended or is poorly positioned.		position for best reception, and secure
			to a wall.
•	Weak radio signals.	• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer
			to page 13).
AM broadcasts
		•	Adjust the direction and position for
• The AM antenna is poorly
	positioned.		best reception.
•	Weak radio signals.	• Connect an additional internal or external
			AM antenna (refer to page 13).
• Interference cause by other		•	Turn off the equipment causing the
	equipment (fluorescent lamp,		noise or move it away from the receiver.
	motor, etc.).	• Place the antenna farther away from the
			equipment causing the noise.

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