Troubleshooting; General - Pioneer AS-LX70 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
• If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from
the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
• For audio-related problems, please also check the settings of the audio playback device. See the operating
instructions for the device for detailed information.

General

Problem
The power does not turn on, or
switches off suddenly (an error
message may be displayed at
startup). Or, the display
disappears suddenly and no
sound is output (with the
POWER ON indicator (Blue)
and the HDMI indicator (Red)
lit up).
No sound is output when an
input function is selected.
No sound from surround
speaker.
Can't operate using the remote
control.
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Remedy
• Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the
system to shut off automatically.
• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
• Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the receiver subwoofer.
• Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.
• Try reducing the volume level.
• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your
dealer for servicing.
• Do not block the air intake opening on the bottom as well as the air exhaust opening on
the back of this unit.
• If you're using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly and the
volume level of your external component (i.e. a portable player, etc.) is adjusted (see
Connecting auxiliary components on page 33).
• Turn up the volume.
• No audio is output from the speakers connected to this unit if HDMI Mode is set to
Through Mode (page 36).
• No audio is output if a DVI component is connected via HDMI.
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
• Refer to Channel level setting on page 30 to check the speaker levels.
• Check that you haven't selected the Stereo mode (see Listening in surround sound on
page 24).
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to Connecting up on page 8).
• Verify the audio output and HDMI settings of your external component when connecting
an external component via an optical digital cable or HDMI cable.
• Replace the batteries (Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 21).
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (Using the remote control on page 22).
• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
• For operating the other Pioneer component connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of this
receiver subwoofer, make sure that the control cable and either an HDMI or analog audio
cable are connected (page 35).