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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.
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.
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 46).
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/CrO2) tape. Do not use Type IV (metal) tapes (Type I (normal) only if you�re using the XR-A3800, XRA380). � XR-A780: If the recording was made with Dolby NR switched off, check that Dolby NR is also switched off during playback.
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 44�45).
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 14).
Other Tape Deck
Noisy radio reception.
� If the radio signal is weak, an outdoor antenna will usually give better results than the supplied indoor types (see page 14). � 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 13). For AM, make sure that the loop antenna is pointing in the best direction (see page 13). � The tuning interval may be incorrect for your country or region. Try switching the tuning interval (see page 31).
Sound is unnaturally bright.
� XR-A780: 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 26). � Make sure that the tape is playing when using music search�it will not work if the tape is stopped.
Tuner CD playback
The remote control doesn't seem to work.
� Make sure that you are using the remote within its operating range (see page 8). � Try replacing the batteries (see page 7).
Timer doesn't work.
� Check that the time has been set (page 20).
Sound is mono only.
� Check that the tuner is not in FM mono mode (see page 24).
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.
