Pioneer VSX-520 User Guide

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Chapter 9:
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.
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear 
panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.
• If the power shuts off automatically, take the unit to your nearest 
Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
No sound is output when a 
function is selected.
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting 
your equipment
 on page 16).
• Press 
MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
• Press 
SIGNAL SEL to select the proper input signal (see Choosing the 
input signal on page 36).
No image is output when a 
function is selected.
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting 
your equipment
 on page 16).
• Select the correct component (use the 
MULTI CONTROL buttons).
• Check The Input Assign menu on page 40 to make sure you’re assigned 
the correct input.
• The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect. Refer to the 
instruction manual supplied with the TV.
Considerable noise in radio 
broadcasts.
• Connect the antenna (page 25) 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 25).
• Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the 
receiver (or move antennas farther away from equipment causing noise).
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