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11TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the following before assuming there is a problem with the set.1.Are all connections proper ?2.Is the set being operated as described in the operating instructions ?3.Are the speakers and input components being operated properly ?If the set does not seem to be operating properly, check the points listed below. If these points do not apply, the set may be damaged. Turn off the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
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POWER LED does not | • Power supply cord is not connected. | • Check that the cord is plugged in. | 6, 8, 12 | ||||
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| • Speaker | cords | not | properly | • Connect securely. | 6 | |
POWER LED lights but no | connected. |
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• INPUT SELECTOR not set to proper | • Set to the proper position. | 12 | |||||
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| • VOLUME control turned down. | • Set to an appropriate level. | 12 | ||||
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| • Speaker cords not properly con- | • Connect securely. | 6 | ||||
Sound is not produced | nected. |
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• Input cords not properly connected. | • Connect securely. | 6 | |||||
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• Left/right | balance improperly |
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| • Adjust the BALANCE control. | 13 | |
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Positions of instruments | • Left and right speakers or input | • Check the left/right connections. | 6 | ||||
inverted for stereo sources. | cords inverted. |
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| • Is the antenna cable properly | • Connect the antenna cable properly. | 5 | ||||
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Hissing noise is heard | • Is there interference from an | • Change the position of the | 5, 6, 7 | ||||
when an FM station is | electronic device equipped with a | equipment or change the position or |
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tuned in. | microprocessor, or is the signal of | direction of the connection cords and |
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| • Connect an outdoor antenna. | 5 | |
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Scratchy or hissing noise | • Is there interference from a TV set, | • Turn off the TV. | — | ||||
or interference | from | another | • Change the position or direction of | 5 | |||
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station is tuned in. |
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Humming noise is heard | • Is the signal carried over the power | • Insert the power plug in the opposite | — | ||||
when an AM station is | cord being modulated by the power | direction. |
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tuned in. | supply frequency? |
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| • Turntable’s ground wire not | • Connect securely. | 6 | |
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Booming sound produced | • Input cords not properly connected | • Connect securely. | 6 | |
when playing records. | to PHONO terminals. |
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| • Influence from a TV or other | • Change the position of installation. | — | |
| electrical device near the turntable. |
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| • Turntable and speaker systems are | • Move speaker systems as far away | — | |
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Howling produced when | • Floor is soft and vibrates easily. | • Use cushions to absorb the | — | |
volume is turned up while |
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playing records. |
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| • Stylus pressure is too light. | • Apply proper pressure. | — | |
Sound is distorted. | • Dirt on tip of stylus. | • Check the tip of the stylus. | — | |
| • Defective cartridge. | • Replace the cartridge. | — | |
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| • Batteries dead. | • Replace with new batteries. | 9 | |
| • Remote control unit too far from this | • Move closer. | 10 | |
This unit does not operate | unit. |
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• Obstacle between this unit and | • Remove obstacle. | 10 | ||
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control unit is used. |
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• Different button is being pressed. | • Press the proper button. | 10 | ||
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| • < and > ends of battery inserted in | • Insert batteries properly. | 9 | |
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