Pioneer EFX-1000 - Manual (Page 26)

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OTHER (TROUBLESHOOTING)
Symptom Probably cause Remedy
÷ This component may fail to operate properly due effects from static electricity or other causes. In this event, try
disconnecting the power cord and reconnecting it. If this doesn’t solve the problem, consult your dealer or nearest
Pioneer Service Station.
When a foot switch is connected,
effects are applied even without
pressing the foot switch.
Effect sounds are distorted.
Can’t use EFX LINK function
Can’t use the BPM sync function.
Echo sounds are output
continuously
BPM doesn’t count tempo in
AUTO mode.
BPM count is strange.
MIDI sequencer isn’t
synchronized.
÷ Foot switch’s logic is reversed (the effector
applies effects when the foot switch is
depressed for LOW level).
÷ Input level is too high.
÷ Effect output level is too high.
÷ Effect settings are too high (When the DEPTH
dial is set near its [MAX] position, it may have
the effect of raising the volume level.)
÷ The digital link cable is not connected.
÷ The connected component is not supported.
÷ The DJ mixer’s settings are incorrect
÷ DJ mixer is not connected for EFX LINK.
÷ A DJ CD player with digital link support is not
connected to the DJ mixer.
÷ The BPM measurement mode is not set to
[AUTO].
÷ During echo effect, if DEPTH dial is set to
[MAX] and BEAT EFFECTS lever switch is
moved from [ON] to [OFF], the feedback
sound dies not attenuate, producing a hold
delay effect.
÷ Input level is too high, or too low.
÷ Some tracks have tempos that prevent them
from being measured automatically. (Automatic
measurement range is 70-180 BPM).
÷ The MIDI sequencer’s sync mode is not set to
“slave”.
÷ The connected MIDI sequencer is not
supported.
÷ Use a foot switch with logic matching that
of the effector.
÷ Rotate INPUT LEVEL dial toward left ([MIN]
direction).
÷ Try setting IN&OUT LEVEL switch to the
opposite position.
÷ Rotate EFFECT OUT LEV. dial toward left
([MIN] direction).
÷ Rotate DEPTH dial toward left ([MIN]
direction).
÷ Connect the digital link cable to a DJ mixer
(with digital link support)
÷ Set the DJ mixer for EFX LINK.
÷ Connect the DJ CD player and DJ mixer via
digital link.
÷ Set the DJ effector’s BPM mode to [AUTO].
÷ Rotate DEPTH dial toward the left ([MIN]
direction).
÷ Rotate INPUT LEVEL dial so that the input
level meter shows around 0 dB.
÷ Set to manual mode and input (TAP) the
tempo manually (P.18)
÷ Set MIDI sequencer’s sync mode to
“slave.”
÷ A MIDI sequencer without MIDI timing
clock cannot be synchronized.