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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.
Power does not come on even
when POWER switch is
pressed.
© Power cord is disconnected.
® Connect cord securely.
© Static electricity affected the unit when the air
was dry, such as in winter.
Control was not possible
regardless of what operation
switch was pressed.
® Unplug the power cord of the unit from the AC
wall outlet, then plug it in again.
© If static electricity is pronounced, it is
recommended that you operate the unit using
the remote control unit.
e Turn the VOLUME control toward the right.
© Connect wires to terminals securely.
No sound is produced, even
when Function switch is
selected.
@ VOLUME control is set to 0 (MIN).
@ Speaker connecting wires are disconnected
from speaker terminals.
@ One or both of the input cords are
disconnected.
@ TAPE 2 MONITOR button is in the ON position.
| © Press the button to the OFF position.
Sound is produced from one
@ BALANCE control is set too far to one side or
® Set BALANCE control to center position.
speaker only.
the other.
© One of the speaker connecting wires or input
® Connect the wires and cords securely.
cords is disconnected.
® Connect the input cords securely.
Noise is produced during
@ AM loop antenna picks up electrical noise
@ Place the AM loop antenna as far away as
reception of AM broadcasts
created by switch contacts.
;
possible from this and other components.
when the power switch of
other components is turned
ON or OFF.
High noise level.
¢ Station has not been tuned in to correct
frequency.
e Antenna has not been connected or has
become disconnected.
FM reception
¢ Accessory T-type antenna remains bundled up
or it is not pointing in the right direction.
@ Weak broadcasting station signals.
® Tune the station correctly
¢ Connect the antenna securely.
® Stretch both ends of antenna taut and locate the
direction yielding optimum reception.
© Replace accessory T-type antenna with outdoor
FM antenna.
¢ Try altering direction and mounting position of
antenna. If an outdoor antenna has been
erected, place it as far as possible from passing
traffic.
® Noise picked up from other equipment (or, in
particular, from passing automobiles).
¢ Multipath results when signals from
broadcasting station entering antenna directly
are mixed with signals which have been
reflected by mountains or high buildings on
their way to the antenna. This results in
distorted sound and noise.
AM reception
¢ AM antenna not pointing in the right direction.
@ Change AM antenna's direction and find a
position where reception is improved.
e Erect outdoor AM antenna or connect ground
wire.
© Stop using appliances generating noise or
remove them from vicinity of the stereo
equipment.
@ Weak broadcasting station signals.
@ Noise is being picked up from other
equipment (especially electrical appliances
with motors, fluorescent lights).
No auto stop.
@ input signals are not strong enough.
(FM reception)
e lf a T-type antenna is being used, change over to
an outdoor antenna.
e Perform manual tuning.
© Batteries are dead or no batteries in remote
control unit.
e Poor angle or too great a distance from the
remote sensor window.
e There is an obstacle between you and the
remote sensor window.
@A
fluorescent light is shining on the remote
sensor window.
Remote control does not
¢ insert new batteries.
work.
(SX-202R only)
¢ Use within 7 meters and within a 30 degree
angle of the remote sensor window.
e Change your position or move the obstacle.
® Move so fluorescent light does not shine directly
on front panel remote sensor window.
Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by lightning, static
electricity,
or other
external
interference.
To restore
normal
operation, turn the power off and then on again, or unplug the AC
power cord and then plug it in again.
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