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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

÷

Power plug is disconnected from outlet.

÷

The amplifier’s power plug has been plugged
into another component’s power outlet (e.g.
timer, etc.) but power to that unit is discon-
nected.

÷

The AC INLET plug is disconnected.

÷

Connecting cords are disconnected from ter-
minals, or connected incorrectly.

÷

Terminals, or connecting cords pin plugs are
dirty.

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The TAPE 2 MONITOR button is set to ON
(except when using an adaptor component).

÷

Operation of other components is incorrect.

÷

The position of the INPUT SELECTOR does
not match the component to be played back.

÷

SPEAKERS button is set to OFF.

÷

Connecting cords or speaker cords are discon-
nected on that side.

÷

BALANCE control is set to one side.

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Connections are incorrect.

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Operation of cassette deck is incorrect.

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The TAPE 2 MONITOR button is set to ON.

÷

The position of the INPUT SELECTOR knob
and TAPE 2 MONITOR button are incorrect
(when using 2 cassette decks).

÷

Operation of cassette decks is incorrect.

Symptom

No power supplied to unit.

No sound.

No sound from one speaker.

Cannot record tapes.

Cannot perform tape copy-
ing.

Remedy

÷

Insert plug securely into outlet.

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Turn on power to other component.

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Insert the AC INLET plug securely till the
bottom of the jack.

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Connect securely.

÷

Clean terminals and plugs.

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Set the button to OFF.

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Consult the operating instructions for
the other components.

÷

Set the button correctly (CD, TUNER,
PHONO, LINE, TAPE 1/MD).

÷

Set the button to ON.

÷

Connect securely.

÷

Set BALANCE control to center posi-
tion.

÷

Reconnect properly.

÷

Consult the operating instructions for
the cassette deck.

÷

Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to
OFF.

÷

Set buttons correctly. (See section
COPYING TAPES.)

÷

Consult the operating instructions for
the cassette decks.

Abnormal functioning of this unit may be cased 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.

Summary of Contents for A-107

Page 1: ...nying the appliance IMPORTANT FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a three pin plug NOTE After replacing or changing a fuse the fuse cover i...

Page 2: ...ht to oper ate the equipment POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should b...

Page 3: ... which is exposed to direct rays of the sun or near hot appliances or radiators Excessive heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal compo nents Installation of the unit in a damp or dusty environment may also result in a malfunction or an accident Avoid installation near cookers etc where the unit may be exposed to oily smoke steam or heat Do not install the unit on a tottered stand nor o...

Page 4: ...ft Speaker system Right CD player Cassette deck Cassette deck MD recorder The illustration shows U K and European models SIGNAL GND L R PHONO IN TUNER IN CD IN LINE IN TAPE 1 MD REC PLAY REC PLAY TAPE 2 MONITOR OUT IN OUT IN L R R L SPEAKERS AC INLET REC PLAY L R REC PLAY L R CD OUT L R IN OUT L R FM AM OUT L R L R L R ª ª L L L R L R R R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L AUDIO OUT L R L R L R L R...

Page 5: ... Red plug Except for U K European Australian and NewZealand models AC OUTLETS SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the amplifier s POWER switch Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W AC OUTLETS UNSWITCHED 100 W MAX Power flows continually to this outlet regardless of whether the amplifier is switched to ON ...

Page 6: ...ower to the unit ON and OFF 2 VOLUME control Use to adjust the volume level 3 INPUT SELECTOR knob indicators Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise so that the indicator lights for your desired input source Turning the knob clockwise causes the lit indicator to right Turning counter clockwise causes it to left CD For compact disc playback with a CD player TUNER For AM or FM broadcast receptio...

Page 7: ...indicator goes off Should normally be left in this position NOTE This button does not operate when the DIRECT button is in the on position 8 TREBLE tone control Use to adjust the high frequency tone The center position is the flat normal position When turned to the right high frequency tones are emphasized when turned to the left high frequency tones are de emphasized NOTE This control does not op...

Page 8: ...e an other power cord than provided we cannot assume the liabilities in what may occur as a result of it The provided power cord has a current capacity of 2 5 A AC OUTLETS see page 5 Except for U K Euro pean Australian and New Zealand models NOTES This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use e g when on vacation Do not connect appliances ...

Page 9: ...b 2 Begin recording by operating the recording equip ment and cassette deck Refer to the operating instructions of your cassette deck for proper operating procedures COPYING TAPES When two decks are used you can record the sounds from one deck onto the other Application examples To make a tape copy with contents identical to the original tape To edit a recording of an FM broadcast in order to cut ...

Page 10: ...f or the power cord is unpluged After this period the CD is automatically selected when the power is supplied For an adaptor component By connecting a graphic equalizer source sounds from discs tapes AM FM broadcasts etc can be heard with added sound and tone compensation Sounds compensated with the adaptor component can be recorded on the cassette deck connected to the TAPE 1 MD terminals 1 Set t...

Page 11: ...r cords are discon nected on that side BALANCE control is set to one side Connections are incorrect Operation of cassette deck is incorrect The TAPE 2 MONITOR button is set to ON The position of the INPUT SELECTOR knob and TAPE 2 MONITOR button are incorrect when using 2 cassette decks Operation of cassette decks is incorrect Symptom No power supplied to unit No sound No sound from one speaker Can...

Page 12: ... 1 MD TAPE 2 MONITOR 200 mV 50 kΩ PHONO MM overload level 1 kHz T H D 0 1 150 mV Output level impedance TAPE 1 REC TAPE 2 MONITOR REC 200 mV 1 kΩ Frequency response PHONO MM 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB CD TUNER LINE TAPE 1 MD TAPE 2 MONITOR 5 Hz to 100kHz dB Tone control BASS 8 dB 100 Hz TREBLE 8 dB 10 kHz Loudness contour volume control set at 30 dB position 6 dB 100 Hz 4 dB 10 kHz Signal to Noise rat...

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