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Cause
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Power plug is disconnected from outlet.
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The amplifier’s power plug has been
plugged into another component power
outlet (e.g. timer, etc.) but power to that
unit is disconnected.
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The AC INLET plug is disconnected.
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Connecting cords are disconnected from
terminals, or connected incorrectly.
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Terminals, or connecting cords pin plugs
are dirty.
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The TAPE2 MONITOR button is set to ON
(except when using an adaptor compo-
nent).
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Operation of other components is incor-
rect.
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The position of the INPUT SELECTOR does
not match the component to be played
back.
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Both SPEAKERS selector buttons are set
to OFF.
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Connecting cords or speaker cords are
disconnected on that side.
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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 TAPE2 MONITOR button is set to ON.
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The position of the INPUT SELECTOR knob
and TAPE2 MONITOR button are incorrect
(when using 2 cassette decks).
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Operation of cassette decks is incorrect.
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Batteries are dead or no batteries in re-
mote control unit.
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The remote control sensor is not receiving
any signals.
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The remote control cord is not connected
correctly.
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A fluorescent light is shining on the remote
sensor window.
Remedy
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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.
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Clean terminals and plugs.
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Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to OFF.
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Consult the operating instructions for the
other components.
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Set the button correctly (CD, TUNER,
PHONO,LINE,TAPE1/MD(on the A-
307R),TAPE1/CD-R/MD(on the A-209R)).
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Set one button or both buttons to ON.
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Connect securely.
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Set BALANCE control to center position.
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Reconnect properly.
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Consult the operating instructions for the
cassette deck.
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Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to OFF.
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Set buttons correctly (See section COPY-
ING TAPES).
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Consult the operating instructions for the
cassette decks.
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Insert new batteries (see page 5).
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Operate the remote control unit within a
range of 7 meters and an angle of 30
degrees (refer to page 5).
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Connect correctly (see page 5).
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Move so fluorescent light does not shine
directly on amplifier’s front panel remote
sensor window.
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
No power supplied to unit.
No sound.
No sound from one speaker.
Cannot record tapes.
Cannot perform tape copying.
The remote control unit does
not work. (Other components
cannot be operated.)
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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.
