Troubleshooting - Pioneer F-208RDS Bedienungsanleitung

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
No power
No sound
Noise
Sound distortion
FM stereo broadcasts
not received in stereo
Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by 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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Cause
¶ Has the power cord been disconnected?
¶ Have any of the output cords been disconnected
or incorrectly connected?
¶ Has the antenna been disconnected or are the
connections loose?
¶ Was the power cord unplugged for several days
(preset station has been lost?)
¶ Are the signals weak and reception poor?
¶ Even though the signal is weak, the RF ATT is
on.
¶ Is the station properly tuned in to the correct fre-
quency?
¶ Has the antenna been disconnected or is the con-
nection loose?
¶ Even though the signal is weak, the RF ATT is
on.
On the FM band
¶ The T-type FM antenna has not been extended,or
it is not properly orientated.
¶ Are the signals weak and reception poor?
¶ Even though the signal is weak,the RF ATT is on.
¶ Static from other appliances (or automobiles) or
multipath reflection (radio waves reflected off
mountains and tall buildings,hence not received
directly).
On the AM band
¶ Poor positioning of the AM loop antenna.
¶ The supplied AM loop antenna is in contact with
the unit.
¶ Are the signals weak and reception poor?
¶ Noise from other electrical appliances
(fluorescent light/motors).
¶ Antenna input is insufficient because of weak
broadcast signals.
¶ The unit is not correctly tuned to the frequency
of the broadcaststation.
¶ MPX MODE button is set to MONO.
Remedy
¶ Reconnect the power cord.
¶ Connect them properly to the TUNER terminals
on the amplifier.
¶ Connect the antenna properly.
¶ Preset the stations once again.
¶ Set the MPX MODE button to MONO (the
broadcast will be received in monaural).
¶ Set the RF ATT to off.
¶ Tune in the station correctly.
¶ Connect the antenna properly.
¶ Set the RF ATT to off.
¶ Extend both ends fully,and face it in the direc-
tion giving the best reception.
¶ Replace the supplied T-type FM antenna with
an outdoor antenna.
¶ Set the MPX MODE button to MONO (the
broadcast will be received in monaural).
¶ Set the RF ATT to off.
¶ Try changing the antenna location. If you are
using an outdoor antenna, move it away from
the street.
¶ Change antenna direction, and set it in the po-
sition giving the best reception.
¶ Move the loop antenna away from the unit.
¶ Install and connect an external AM antenna and
ground the unit.
¶ Turn off the noise-generating equipment, or
move it away.
¶ Use a multi-element FM antenna.
¶ Tune in the correct frequency.
¶ Set MPX MODE button to AUTO.