Pioneer VSX-D307 Operating Instructions - Page 30

OTHER 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 compo- nents 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 The power does not turn ON. • The power plug is disconnected from the outlet. • The cause may lie in the protection circuit. • Insert into the wall outlet. • Disconnect the power plug from the out- let, and insert again. • Connect the speaker cords again. (P.12,13) The unit does not • Due to effects of static electricity when the air is • Disconnect the power plug from the out- work even when the dry. let, and insert again. buttons are pressed. No sound is output • Not properly connected. when a function is set. • Sound is muted. • The volume is turned down. • The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON. • The speaker switch is OFF. • Refer to pages 12 to 13 and connect again. • Press the MUTING button on the remote control unit. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button. • Press the SPEAKER button. No image is output • Not properly connected. when a function is set. • The input source is not properly selected. • Refer to pages 12 to 13, and connect again. • Press the correct button. Considerable noise in • Not received at proper frequency. radio broadcasts. • The antenna is not connected. • Receive the correct frequency. • Connect the antenna properly. (P.12,13) [FM broadcast reception] • The FM antenna is not stretched out, and faces an inappropriate direction. • Weak radio waves. • Stretch out the antenna and secure it to a wall while selecting the direction and position with the best reception state. • Change the FM antenna to an outdoor antenna of multiple elements. (P.12) [AM broadcast reception] • The AM antenna faces inappropriate direction. • Weak radio waves. • Affected by other equipment. (Fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.) • Select the direction and position with the best reception state. • Connect the AM outdoor antenna.(P.12) • Turn off the equipment which cause noise or move them away from the unit. • Distance the antenna from the equipment which cause noise. No sound from sur- • Surround or center level is turned down. • Select the correct center mode. (P.16) round or center speaker. • Raise the level. (P.16) • The surround or center speaker is disconnected. • Connect (P.12, 13) Cannot be remote controlled. • The remote control unit batteries have worn out. • Too great of a distance. Bad angle. • There is an obstacle blocking signals in between. • Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining onto the unit's remote sensor. • Replace the batteries. (P.7) • Operate within 7m and 30 deg. from the left and right of the remote sensor. • Remove the obstacle or operate from somewhere else. • Avoid direct exposure of the remote sen- sor to the light. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to the normal operating conditions. 30