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Additional Information
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Tape deck door will not open.
• If the power cord was disconnected during playback or
recording, the door will not open—plug the power cord
back in and switch power on.
Cannot record.
• Check that the cassette still has its erase-protect tabs
intact, or that they are covered with self-adhesive tape,
etc (see page 47).
Sound is muffled or previous recording is still
audible underneath the new one.
• The tape heads may be dirty. Clean the tape heads using
a head-cleaning cassette or cleaning kit.
• Check that you’re using a Type I (normal) or Type II
(high/CrO
2
) tape. Do not use Type IV (metal) tapes.
• XR-A6800: If the recording was made with Dolby NR
switched off, check that Dolby NR is also switched off
during playback.
Sound is unnaturally bright.
• XR-A6800: If the recording was made with Dolby NR
switched on, check that Dolby NR is also switched on
during playback.
Music search does not work.
• The spaces between songs may be too short for music
search to work (see page 24).
• Make sure that the tape is playing when using music
search—it will not work if the tape is stopped.
The remote control doesn't seem to work.
• Make sure that you are using the remote within its
operating range (see page 6).
• Try replacing the batteries (see page 5).
Timer doesn't work.
• Check that the time has been set (page 18).
Note:
Static electricity or other external influences may cause
malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord
and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper
operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your
nearest Pioneer service center.
Troubleshooting
Incorrect operation is often 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. Inspect the other components and electrical
appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after
checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized
service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Playback is not possible.
• Check that the disc with the label side face up.
No audio, or audio is distorted.
• Check that the disc is not paused. Press
26
to restart
playback.
• Check that the disc is clean and in good condition (pages
45–46).
Auto tuning does not pick up some stations.
• Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good
signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor
antenna (see page 12).
Noisy radio reception.
• If the radio signal is weak, an outdoor antenna will usually
give better results than the supplied indoor types (see
page 12).
• Other electrical equipment, such as TVs, fluorescent
lamps and motors can cause interference. Try switching
off or moving the nearby equipment, or moving the
antenna(s).
• Check that the antennas are connected properly. For FM,
make sure that the antenna is fully extended and
positioned to give the best reception (see page 11). For
AM, make sure that the loop antenna is pointing in the
best direction (see page 11).
• The tuning interval may be incorrect for your country or
region. Try switching the tuning interval (see page 29).
Sound is mono only.
• Check that the tuner is not in FM mono mode (see page
22).
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