5 TROUBLESHOOTING
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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| MUTE/STANDBY LED does not | • Power supply cord is not connected. | • Check that the cord is plugged in. | 8 | |
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| • Speaker cords not properly | • Connect securely. | 7, 8 | ||
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FM broadcasts, etc. | MUTE/STANDBY LED lights but | connected. |
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• INPUT SELECTOR is not set to | • Set to the proper position. | 5, 9 | ||||
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| • VOLUME control turned down. | • Set to an appropriate level. | 5, 9 | |||
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| • Speaker cords not properly | • Connect securely. | 7, 8 | |||
Sound is not produced from one | connected. |
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• Input cords not are properly connected. | • Connect securely. | 8 | ||||
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Common problems | records, tapes, and | • Left/right balance improperly | • Adjust the BALANCE control. | 5, 9 | ||
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Volume level is different when | • Tuner or record output is different. | • Adjust the tuner output to the | – | |||
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Positions of instruments inverted | • Left and right speakers or input cords | • Check the left/right connections. | 7, 8 | |||
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| • Turntable’s ground wire is not | • Connect securely. | 8 | |
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Booming sound produced when | • Input cords are not properly | • Connect securely. | 8 | |||
playing records. | connected to PHONO terminals. |
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| • Influence from a TV or VCR near the | • Change the position of installation. | – | |||
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| • Turntable and speaker systems are | • Move speaker systems as far away | – | |||
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| • Floor is soft and vibrates easily. | • Use cushions to absorb the vibrations | – | |||
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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. | – | |||
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| • Defective cartridge. | • Replace the cartridge. | – | |
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| • Batteries are dead. | • Replace with new batteries. | 10 | ||
| • Remote control unit is too far from | • Move closer. | 10 | |||
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This unit is not operated properly | • Obstacle between this unit and | • Remove obstacle. | 10 | |||
when remote control unit is used. | remote control unit. |
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| • Different button is being pressed. | • Press the proper button. | 11 | |||
| • <and >ends of battery is inserted | • Insert batteries properly. | 10 | |||
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