Problem
Cause?
Solution
Turntable does not turn on. | Disconnected Power Cord? | Connect Power Cord. |
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The sound level is very low. | The Turntable is not connected to a | Connect the device to a preamp DJ |
| device with a PHONO preamp. | mixer or an AV receiver that has an |
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| input labeled PHONO, not AUX or |
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| LINE. |
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The sound is on one side only. | The Cartridge is not properly wired. | Reconnect the wires from the |
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| headshell to the cartridge. See the |
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| "Cartridge Setup" section for more |
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| detail. |
| The Stylus is worn out. | Replace the stylus on the cartridge. |
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| Replacement styli are available |
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| from most Numark Retailers. |
| The RCA audio cord is | Properly secure the RCA cable to |
| disconnected. | the preamp device and the bottom |
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| of the turntable. See the "Cable |
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| Connections" section for more |
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| detail. |
| The RCA audio cord is damaged. | If the RCA cord is frequently |
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| connected and disconnected, it |
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| may have become damaged and |
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| needs to be replaced. |
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The output sound is very distorted. | The Cartridge is not properly wired. | Reconnect the wires from the |
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| headshell to the cartridge. See the |
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| "Cartridge Setup" section for more |
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| detail. |
| The Stylus is worn out. | Replace the stylus on the cartridge. |
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| Replacement styli are available |
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| from most Numark Retailers. |
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The Target Light glows | The Target Light Lamp is burning or | Replace the entire target light with |
inconsistently, flickers, or doesn't | burned out. | a compatible Numark part. |
work at all. |
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The Output sound exhibits | The Turntable Grounding wires are | Connect the Turntable Ground |
excessive hum or buzzing. | not connected. | wires to their respective Grounding |
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| Lug on all equipment (mixer, etc.) |
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The turntable skips like crazy. | The Turntable is on an unstable | Follow the guidelines for installation |
| surface. | in the "Setup & Installation" |
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| The Tone Arm is not balanced | Follow the guidelines for optimum |
| properly. | setup in the "Tone Arm Setup" |
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| Section. |
| The Stylus is worn out. | Replace the stylus on the cartridge. |
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| Replacement styli are available |
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| from most Numark Retailers. |
| Excessive force is being applied | Reread the "Operation" section of |
| directly down on the platter. | this manual. |
| The record is warped. | Buy new records. |
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NOTE:
Static electricity and/or other external interference may cause this unit to malfunction. To reset the unit to its normal condition, turn the power off and then on again. If the problem continues to persist, refer to the connected component's troubleshooting guides. If the problem is not resolved after checking these items, contact the nearest authorized Numark dealer.
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