Pioneer PD-F958 - Manual (Page 21)

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
No sound • Output cables are connected incorrectly or loosely.
• Incorrect operation of stereo amplifier.
• Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are dirty.
• Player is in pause mode.
• The disc is loaded with the label side rightward.
• Connect properly.
• Check the settings of amplifier switches and
sound volume controls.
• Clean away dirt.
• Press ► or
II.
• Reload the disc with the label side leftward.
When playback is started, it
stops immediately.
Pauses or stops during playback.
• Disc is inserted in the \yrong way.
• Smudges, etc., on the disc.
• Insert the disc correctly with the label side
leftward.
• Clean the smudges from the disc and then play
it again.
Remote control will not func­
tion.
• Dead batteries.
• , Obstruction between player and remote control
unit
• Replace batteries.
• Relocate remote control unit or remove ob­
struction.
Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other external interference,
cord and then plug it in again.
To restore normal operation, unplug the AC power
SELF-DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTION
The unit incorporates a self-diagnostic function.
When an abnormality is detected during operation of the unit, an error message (service no.) appears on the unit's display automatically. Treat the
error by following the instructions in
"Countermeasures".
Display on the unit
Service No.
Service No. Unit Status Countermeasures
U1 The disc may not be loaded properly in the rack.
e Reload the discs properly.
(Insert only one disc in a slot.)
e Check if there is a foreign object attached onto
the disc.
e Check if there is a foreign object in the rack.
U2 There is an operation error in the mechanical section. e Check if there is a foreign object in the rack,
e Unplug the power cord then plug it in again.
U3 There Is an error related to the hood.
• Check if the hood is caught by anything.
• Unplug the power cord then plug it in again.
If the same display appears again, there may be an error in the mechanical section. When requesting servicing, please also let us know the
service number displayed on the unit.
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as
this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never
make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not
likely to be stepped on. A damaged
power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest
PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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