Pioneer XC-L77 Operating Instruction - Page 44

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9 Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operation can be mistaken for trouble or malfunction. 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 below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized

service station to carry out repair work.

Symptom

Power turns off

abruptly during

operation.

No sound

Can't switch between

functions.

Play doesn't start when

the play/pause button

is pressed.

Can't listen to

broadcasts, or sound is

distorted.

Broadcast is in stereo,

but sound from

speakers is monaural.

Can't record

Sound is muddy or

distorted. When record-

ing over a previous

recording, the old

recording can still be

heard underneath.

Likely Cause

• Cooling fan vent is blocked.

• The CD receiver has been set on top of soft cloth

or deep-pile rug, thus blocking the cooling vents.

• Power plug is disconnected.

• Not all connection cables are connected properly.

• Unit is in demo mode.

• Cassette deck or MD recorder is currently

recording.

• Disc has been inserted upside down.

• Disc is dirty.

• Disc has scratches.

• Antenna isn't connected.

• Antenna direction or position is poor.

• An electrical appliance (fluorescent lamp, hair

dryer, etc.), including the fluorescent display of

this system, is being used in the near vicinity.

• The frequency interval is incorrectly set.

• Monaural indicator is lit in the display.

• Erasure-prevention tabs are broken out from the

tape cassette.

• Heads are dirty.

• A type IV (Metal) tape is being used.

Remedy

• Install so that the fan is not blocked.

• Do not install the CD receiver on top of any

surface that may block the vents.

• Connect the power plug correctly.

• Refer to the section on connections and make

sure all connections are correct and secure.

• To cancel the demo mode, press the power

switch on either of the CD receiver, display

unit, or remote control unit while the demo

mode is operating.

• You cannot change the function during

recording.

• Load discs with label side (printed surface)

upwards.

• Clean the disc.

• Use another disc.

• Connect antennas properly.

• Orient antenna to the proper direction and

position.

• Discontinue use of the appliance producing the

noise, or move it farther away from the

antenna.

• Adjust the tuning frequency interval correctly

(p.45).

• Use the MENU button to select "FM AUTO"

(p.19).

• Either replace the tape, or place cellophane

tape over the erasure-prevention tabs (p.6).

• Clean the heads (p.46).

• Use either a type I (Normal), or Type II (C

tape.

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