Pioneer F-208RDS - Manual (Page 18)

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 power • Has the power cord been disconnected? • Reconnect the power cord.
No sound • Have any of the output cords been disconnected
or incorrectly connected?
• Has the antenna been disconnected or are the
connections loose?
• Was the power cord unplugged for several days
(preset station has been lost?)
• Are the signals weak and reception poor?
• Even though the signal is weak, the RF ATT is
on.
• Connect them properly to the TUNER terminals
on the amplifier.
• Connect the antenna properly.
• Preset the stations once again.
• Set the MPX MODE button to MONO (the
broadcast will be received in monaural).
• Set the RF ATT to off.
Noise • Is the station properly tuned in to the correct
frequency?
• Has the antenna been disconnected or is the
connection loose?
• Even though the signal is weak, the RF ATT is
on.
• Tune in the station correctly.
• Connect the antenna properly.
• Set the RF ATT to off.
Sound distortion On the FM band
• The T-type FM antenna has not been extended,or • Extend both ends fully,and face it in the direction
it is not properly orientated. giving the best reception.
• Are the signals weak and reception poor? • Replace the supplied T-type FM antenna with
an outdoor antenna.
• Set the MPX MODE button to MONO (the
broadcast will be received in monaural).
• Even though the signal is weak,the RF ATT is on. • Set the RF ATT to off.
• Static from other appliances (or automobiles) or • Try changing the antenna location. If you are
multipath reflection (radio waves reflected off using an outdoor antenna, move it away from
mountains and tall buildings,hence not received
directly).
On the AM band
the street.
• Poor positioning of the AM loop antenna. • Change antenna direction, and set it in the
position giving the best reception.
• The supplied AM loop antenna is in contact with
the unit.
• Move the loop antenna away from the unit.
• Are the signals weak and reception poor? • Install and connect an external AM antenna and
ground the unit.
• Noise from other electrical appliances • Turn off the noise-generating equipment, or
(fluorescent light/motors). move it away.
FM stereo broadcasts • Antenna input is insufficient because of weak • Use a multi-element FM antenna.
not received in stereo broadcast signals.
• The unit is not correctly tuned to the frequency
of the broadcast station.
• Tune in the correct frequency.
• MPX MODE button is set to MONO. • Set MPX MODE button to AUTO.
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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