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FAQ
13
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 exercis-
ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair
work.
! 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 normal operating conditions.
If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting below, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on
the remote control or front panel stop working completely, do the following:
! Press u STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the power, then turn the power back on.
If this does not solve the problem, turn off the power again, then press and hold the u STANDBY/ button
on the front panel for at least five seconds. (The power turns on, then turns off after five seconds.)
! If the power cannot be turned off, press and hold u STANDBY/ON on the front panel for over five seconds. The
power will turn off. In this case, the various settings made on the receiver may be cleared. (However, settings
made when the power was turned off normally are not cleared.)
Power
Symptom Remedy
The power does not turn on. Make
Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.
Power cannot be turned off.
(ZONE 2 ON is displayed.)
Press the ZONE 2 button on the remote control for 1.5 seconds and then press the
u STANDBY/ON button to turn OFF the power.
Power cannot be turned off.
(ZONE 3 ON is displayed.)
Press the ZONE 3 button on the remote control for 1.5 seconds and then press the
u STANDBY/ON button to turn OFF the power.
Power cannot be turned off.
(HDZONE ON is displayed.)
Press the HDZONE button on the remote control for 1.5 seconds and then press the
u STANDBY/ON button to turn OFF the power.
The receiver suddenly switches off or
the iPod iPhone indicator blinks.
Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another
set of wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.
The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer
authorized independent service company.
During loud playback the power sud-
denly switches off.
Turn down the volume.
Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page .
Switch on the digital safety feature. While holding down ENTER on the front panel,
press u STANDBY/ON TUNE i /j to
select D.SAFETY cOFF d, and then use PRESET k /l to select 1 or 2 D.SAFETY
cOFF d to deactivate this feature). If the power switches off even with 2 switched on, turn
down the volume. With 1 or 2 on, some features may be unavailable.
If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your
speaker settings to Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES , or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS
(see Speaker Setting on page ).
The unit does not respond when the
buttons are pressed.
Try switching the receiver off, then back on again.
Try disconnecting the power cord, then connect again.
AMP ERR blinks in the display, then
the power automatically switches
off. The MCACC PRO blinks and the
power does not turn on.
The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Unplug
the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.
Symptom Remedy
The receiver suddenly switches off or
the FL OFF indicator blinks.
There is a possibility that the power supply circuit of the receiver has failed. Wait at least
one minute and then turn ON the power again. If the same symptom appears again after
turning ON the power again, stop using the receiver, disconnect the power cable and
request repair.
AMP OVERHEAT blinks in the dis-
play and the FL OFF indicator flash
and the power turns off.
Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on (see
Installing the receiver on page ).
Check whether the cables used to connect the speakers are short-circuited.
Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again.
The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue.
Lower the volume level.
HDZONE cannot be turned on.
Set Output Setting at MAIN/HDZONE to HDZONE ( page ).
The receiver suddenly power off or
MCACC PRO flashes.
The power unit is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer autho-
rized independent service company.
FAN STOP is displayed, then
iPod iPhone indicator blinks.
The built-in cooling fan is malfunctioning. Do not try switching the receiver on. Unplug
the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.
Display blinks 12V TRG ERR . An error has arisen in the 12 V trigger jacks. Reconnect accurately then turn the power
back on.
No sound
Symptom Remedy
There is no sound output, the sound
gets cut off, or there is noise present.
If Fixed PCM in audio parameter is set to ON , you will not be able to playback audio in
formats other than PCM audio. For other audio formats than PCM audio, select OFF (See
Setting the Audio options on page ).
No sound is output when an input
function is selected.
No sound is output from the front
speakers.
Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE ) and speaker setting (press OUT P. ).
Make sure the correct input function is selected.
Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.
Make sure the correct input signal is selected (see Choosing the input signal on page 66 ).
Check that the source component is connected properly (see Connecting your equipment
on page ).
Check that the speakers are connected properly (see Connecting the speakers on page 24 ).
No sound from the surround or
center speakers.
Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn’t
selected; select one of the surround listening modes (see Enjoying various types of play-
back using the listening modes on page ).
Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page
104 ).
Check the channel level settings (see Channel Level on page 105 ).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page ).
No sound from surround back
speakers.
Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL , and the surround
speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page ).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page ). If only
one surround back speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the left channel
speaker terminal.
When Dolby Surround is selected, audio is not output from the surround back speaker
when it is the only one connected (set).
