Pioneer SX-209RDS - Manual (Page 19)

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
Power does not come on even when
the POWER switch is pressed.
• Power cord is disconnected. • Connect cord securely.
Control was not possible regard­
less of what operation switch was
pressed. • Static electricity affected the unit when the
air was dry, such as in winter.
• Unplug the power cord of the unit from the
AC wall outlet, then plug it in again.
• If static electricity is pronounced, it is recom­
mended that you operate the unit using the
remote control unit.
No sound is produced, even when
the Function switch is selected.
• VOLUME control is set to MIN.
•
Speaker connecting wires are disconnected
from the speaker terminals.
• One or both of the input cords are discon­
nected.
• TAPE 2 MONITOR button is in the ON position.
• SPEAKERS A and B buttons are OFF.
• Turn the VOLUME control toward the right.
• Connect the wires to the terminals securely.
• Connect the input cords securely.
o Press the button to the OFF position.
• Switch the SPEAKERS A and B buttons ON.
Sound is produced from one
speaker only. • BALANCE control is set too far to one side
or the other.
• One of the speaker connecting wires or in­
put cords is disconnected.
• Set BALANCE control to the center position.
• Connect the wires and cords securely.
Noise is produced during recep­
tion of AM broadcasts when the
power switch of other compo­
nents is turned ON or OFF.
• AM loop antenna picks up electrical noise
created by the switch contacts.
• Place the AM loop antenna as far away as
possible from this and other components.
High noise level. • Station has not been tuned in to correct fre­
quency.
• Antenna has not been connected or has be­
come disconnected.
FM reception
•
Accessory FM antenna remains bundled up
or it is not pointing in the right direction.
• Weak broadcasting station signals.
AM reception
•
AM antenna not pointing in the right direc­
tion.
• Weak broadcasting station signals.
• Noise is being picked up from other equip­
ment (especially electrical appliances with
motors, and fluorescent lights).
• Tune the station correctly
• Connect the antenna securely.
• Stretch the antenna taut and point the direc­
tion which provides optimum reception.
• Replace the accessory FM antenna with an
outdoor FM antenna.
• Change AM antenna's direction and find a
position where reception is improved.
• Erect an outdoor AM antenna or connect a
ground wire.
• Stop using appliances generating noise or
remove them from the vicinity of the stereo
equipment.
No auto stop. • Input signals are not strong enough. • If an accessory antenna is being used, change
it over to an outdoor antenna.
• Perform manual tuning.
Remote control does not work. • Batteries are dead or no batteries in remote
control unit.
• Poor angle or too great a distance from the
remote sensor window.
• There is an obstacle between you and the
remote sensor window.
• A fluorescent light is shining on the remote
sensor window.
• Insert new batteries.
• Use within 7 meters and within a 30 degree
angle of the remote sensor window.
• Change your position or move the obstacle.
• Turn off the light.
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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