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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.

Cause

• The power plug is disconnected.

• The protection circuit may have

been activated.

• Static electricity caused by dry air.

• Improper connections.

• Sound is muted.

• The volume is turned down.

• The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON.

• Speakers are turned OFF.

• DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is set

incorrectly.

• Improper connections.

• The input source is not properly

selected.

• Incorrect frequency.

• The antenna is not connected.

• Digital cable is near the antenna

terminals and wires.

FM broadcasts

• The FM antenna is not fully

extended or is poorly positioned.

• Weak radio signals.

AM broadcasts

• The AM antenna is poorly

positioned.

• Weak radio signals.

• Interference caused by other

equipment (fluorescent lamp,

motor, etc.).

• Weak radio signals.

• Settings route signal away from

subwoofer.

• The Dolby Digital / DTS source is

not 5 channels.

Symptom

The power does not turn ON.

The unit does not respond when

the buttons are pressed.

No sound is output when a

function is selected.

No image is output when a

function is selected.

Considerable noise in radio

broadcasts.

Broadcast stations cannot be

selected automatically.

Subwoofer output is very low.

When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS

source the 5.1 Channel indicator

doesn't light.

Remedy

• Connect the power plug to the wall

outlet.

• Disconnect the power plug from the

outlet, and insert again.

• Disconnect the power plug from the

outlet, and insert again.

• Make sure the component is

connected correctly (see p.12-21).

• Press MUTE on the remote control.

• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.

• Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.

• Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the

speakers you connected.

• Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p.47).

• Make sure the component is

connected correctly (see p.15-18).

• Press the correct function button.

• Tune in the correct frequency.

• Connect the antenna (see p.18).

• Route digital cable away from the

antenna terminals and wires.

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna,

position for best reception, and

secure to a wall.

• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see

p.18).

• Adjust the direction and position for

best reception.

• Connect an additional internal or

external AM antenna (see p.18).

• 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.

• Connect an outdoor antenna (see

p.18).

• To get more signal to the subwoofer

set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for

the FRONT speakers (see p.32-33).

• There is no problem with the receiver

but if you want 5 channel sound you

must play a 5 channel source.

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