Pioneer VSX-C300 - Manual (Page 49)

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Additional Information
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.
Cause
• The power plug is disconnected.
• The protection circuit may have been
activated.
• Speaker wire may be touching the rear
panel.
• Static electricity caused by dry air.
• The receiver has a serious problem.
• The receiver has gotten too hot.
• The receiver has gotten too hot.
• The thermistor (temperature sensor) is
out of order.
• Improper connections.
• Sound is muted.
• The volume is turned down.
• Incorrect frequency.
• The antenna is not connected.
FM broadcasts
• The FM antenna is not fully extended
or is poorly positioned.
• Weak radio signals.
AM broadcasts
• The AM antenna is poorly positioned.
• Weak radio signals.
• Interference caused by other equipment
(fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).
• The radio signal is too weak .
Symptom
The power does not
turn on.
AMP ERR blinks in the
display and the unit
turns off.
HEAT UP blinks in the
display.
OVERHEAT blinks in
the display and no
sound is output.
THDCT NG blinks in
the display and no
sound is output.
The unit does not re-
spond when the but-
tons are pressed.
No sound is output
when the TUNER is se-
lected.
Considerable noise in
radio broadcasts.
Broadcast stations can-
not be selected auto-
matically.
Remedy
• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet,
and insert again.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of
speaker wire touching the rear panel. This
could cause the receiver to shut off auto-
matically.
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet,
and insert again.
• Call a Pioneer-accredited repair center.
• Allow the receiver to cool down with good
ventilation. If problem persists turn off re-
ceiver and allow it to cool down.
• Turn the receiver off and allow it to cool
down with good ventilation. If problem per-
sists turn the volume down.
• Call a Pioneer-accredited repair center.
• Make sure the component is connected cor-
rectly (refer to pages 11 to 14).
• Press MUTING on the remote control.
• Adjust the MASTER VOLUME.
• Tune in the correct frequency.
• Connect the antenna (refer to page 16).
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position
for best reception, and secure to a wall.
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer to
page 16).
• Adjust the direction and position for best
reception.
• Connect an additional internal or external
AM antenna (refer to page 16).
• Turn off the equipment causing the noise or
move it away from the receiver.
• Place the antenna farther away from the
equipment causing the noise.
• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page
16).