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Additional Information
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 MONITOR is ON.
• Speakers are turned OFF.
• Improper connections.
• The input source is not properly
selected.
• Incorrect frequency.
• The antenna is not connected.
•
2 RF (AC-3) and/or digital cables are
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 cause by other
equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor,
etc.).
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.
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 (refer to pages 8
to 12).
• Press MUTING on the remote
control.
• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
• Press the MONITOR button.
•
Press SPEAKERS to select the speakers
you connected.
• Make sure the component is
connected correctly (refer to pages
9-11).
• Press the correct function button.
• Tune in the correct frequency.
• Connect the antenna (refer to page 8).
• Route 2 RF (AC-3) and digital cables
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
(refer to page 8).
• 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.
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.