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Chapter 5:

Additional information 

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. 

• 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.

Problem

Remedy

The power does not turn on.

• Is the power plug disconnected from the power outlet? Connect the power plug 

correctly to its outlet (page 6).

• Is the power cord disconnected from the AC IN connector? Connect the power cord 

correctly (page 6).

Power turns off.

• Is the Auto Power Down function turned ON? If you do not want the power to turn off 

automatically, disable the Auto Power Down function (page 12).

• The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the 

unit for better ventilation (page 3).

• Lower the volume level.

• After about a minute (you won’t be able to switch the unit on during this time), 

switch the receiver back on. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized 

independent service company.

TEMP

 shows in the display and the 

volume level drops.

• The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the 

unit for better ventilation (page 3).

• Lower the volume level.

No sound is output when a function is 

selected.

• A connection cable is disconnected or connected improperly. Check your 

connections (page 5).

• Connectors or pin plugs on a cable are dirty. Wipe off any dirt from connectors and 

pin plugs.

• Confirm that the unit’s input selector is set to the desired playback component. Set 

selector correctly (page 9).

• Press 

MUTE

 on the remote control to turn muting off (page 7).

No sound from one speaker.

• Are the connection cables or speaker cables disconnected on one side? Reconnect 

securely (page 5).

Considerable noise in radio 

broadcasts.

• Connect the antenna (page 6) and adjust the position for best reception.

• Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall (or 

connect an outdoor FM antenna).

• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (page 6).

• Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver (or move 

antennas farther away from equipment causing noise).

Broadcast stations cannot be selected 

automatically.

• Connect an outdoor antenna (page 6).

Cleaning the unit

• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust 

and dirt.

• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth 

dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six 

times with water, and wrung out well, and then 

wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture 

wax or cleansers.

• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or 

other chemicals on or near this unit, since these 

will corrode the surface.

Noise during playback of a cassette 

deck.

• Move the cassette deck away from your receiver, until the noise disappears.

The display is dark or off.

• Press 

DIMMER

 on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default.

• The front panel display is automatically turned off when the Tone Direct mode is set 

to 

DIR

 (ON). To see the display, press 

TONE DIRECT

 and set the function to 

CTRL

 

(OFF). 

Can’t operate the remote control.

• Replace the battery (page 4).

• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (page 4).

• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

• Is the control cord for one component connected improperly? Confirm correct 

connections (page 5).

Problem

Remedy

Summary of Contents for SX-20-K

Page 1: ...Stereo Receiver Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...a_A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F less than 85 RH cooling vents not blocked Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight or strong artificial light D3 4 2 1 7c _A1_En WARNING Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants If accidentally swallowed cont...

Page 3: ...nect device for the unit you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power Therefore make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a _A1_E...

Page 4: ...r Batteries may have different voltages even if they are the same size and shape Do not use different types of batteries together To prevent leakage of battery fluid remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control for a long period of time 1 month or more If the fluid should leak wipe it carefully off the inside of the case then insert new batteries If a battery should leak and t...

Page 5: ... turntable has a grounding wire secure it to the ground terminal on this receiver Note When connecting a tape cassette deck playback noise may be heard depending on the installation location This noise is caused by leakage flux from the receiver s transformer In this event change the installation location or move the deck farther from the receiver Connecting audio cables Connect the white plug to ...

Page 6: ...f vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 ANTENNA 2 3 4 1 FM UNBAL 75 ANTENNA 75 Ω coaxial cable One touch PAL connector AM LOOP Outdoor antenna 5 m to 6 m Indoor antenna vinyl coated wire Plugging in CAUTION Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied...

Page 7: ...llow you to select various combinations of speakers as follows To drive A speakers press SPEAKERS A button SPK A is displayed To drive B speakers press SPEAKERS B button SPK B is displayed To drive both A and B speakers press SPEAKERS A and B buttons in order SPK A B is displayed When using headphones for private listening press these buttons in order to switch off the speakers A and B SPK OFF is ...

Page 8: ...n the preset sequence page 10 T P MODE Press to select the tuning mode or the preset mode page 10 MEM Press to store preset stations page 10 7 At the tuning mode use to find radio frequencies At the preset mode use to select preset radio stations Also used when setting up the receiver 8 BALANCE When adjusting the sound volume balance press to enter the balance mode page 11 9 Input function buttons...

Page 9: ...PMODE 3 6 Set the power to Standby 1 Press the remote control s STANDBY ON button The next time you wish to turn on the power press the remote control s STANDBY ON button If the front panel s I STANDBY ON button is pressed the power will be turned off In this case if the power is off pressing the remote control s STANDBY ON button will not turn on the power To turn on the power again press the fro...

Page 10: ...f manually tuning in each time This unit can memorize up to 30 stations 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize See Listening to the radio above for more on this 2 Press MEM MEM indicator is blinking VOLUME MEM P SCAN INPUT FM AM FM MODE BALANCE T PMODE 1 2 3 VOLUME MEM P SCAN INPUT FM AM FM MODE BALANCE T PMODE VOLUME MEM P SCAN INPUT FM AM FM MODE BALANCE T PMODE 2 4 3 3 Within 5 seconds press ...

Page 11: ...ct the search mode you want The search mode changes as follows 3 When the PTY search mode is selected press RDS PTY to select the program type you want to hear RDS SRCH RDS search TP SRCH TP Traffic Program search PTY SRCH PTY Program Type search OFF Off RDS SRCH RDS PTY MUTE VOLUME MEM P SCAN INPUT FM AM FM MODE SEARCH DISPLAY BALANCE T PMODE 4 2 1 3 4 Press to search the station The system start...

Page 12: ...ress the corresponding SPEAKERS A B buttons to switch off both A and B speakers SPEAKERS RDS PTY MUTE SEARCH DISPLAY DIMMER TONE DIRECT SURROUND 4 5 6 A B 7 8 9 0 SPEAKERS RDS PTY MUTE SEARCH DISPLAY DIMMER TONE DIRECT SURROUND 4 5 6 A B 7 8 9 0 APD SPEAKERS DIMMER TONE DIRECT SURROUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B To set for automatic standby status Auto Power Down Set to automatically turn off the rec...

Page 13: ...om connectors and pin plugs Confirm that the unit s input selector is set to the desired playback component Set selector correctly page 9 Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off page 7 No sound from one speaker Are the connection cables or speaker cables disconnected on one side Reconnect securely page 5 Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Connect the antenna page 6 and adjust the p...

Page 14: ...SACD CD NETWORK RECORDER 0 02 or less 1 kHz 50 W 8 Ω Speaker load impedance A B 4 Ω to 16 Ω A B 8 Ω to 16 Ω Tuner Section Frequency Range FM 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Antenna Input FM 75 Ω unbalanced Frequency Range AM 531 kHz to 1602 kHz Antenna AM Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power requirements AC 220 V to 230 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 210 W In standby 0 3 W Dimensions 435 mm W x 142 5 mm H x 364 ...

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