TROUBLESHOOTING

If your unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.

 

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

No power even if the POWER switch is

AC supply lead is not plugged in.

Plug in the AC supply lead.

 

pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It happens that this system does not

There is an influence of strong external

Turn this system into the standby mode and

 

work normally.

noise (lightning, excessive static

disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

 

 

electricity, etc.) or a misoperation on this

After about 30 seconds have passed, connect the

 

 

system while using this system.

power and operate this system again.

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from one speaker

Loose speaker connections.

Connect properly.

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from speakers.

Internal protection circuit is functioning.

Unplug the AC supply lead from the wall AC outlet,

 

 

 

and then plug in again.

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from the rear speakers.

One rear speaker connection is loose or

Connect it properly.

 

 

bad.

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL

 

The sound output level to the rear

Raise the sound output level to the rear speakers.

 

speakers is set to minimum.

 

 

 

 

 

No DSP program is selected.

Select the appropriate program.

 

 

 

No sound from the center speaker.

The sound output level to the center

Raise the sound output level to the center speaker.

 

 

 

speaker is set to minimum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect DSP program selection.

Select the appropriate program.

 

 

No DSP program is selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound (or no picture) from an

Incorrect cord connections.

Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,

 

external unit connected with this

 

the cords may be defective.

 

system.

 

 

 

Input source selection is not proper.

Make a proper input source selection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t set timer.

Current time is not set.

Set current time.

 

 

 

 

 

This unit will not operate properly.

The internal microcomputer has been

Unplug the AC supply lead from the wall AC outlet,

 

 

frozen by an external electric shock

and then plug in again after about one minute.

 

 

(lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.)

 

 

 

or power supply with low voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive static in FM broadcasts.

Interference from starting motor of nearby

Position the FM antenna as high and as far away

 

 

car.

from nearby roads as possible. Connect using a

 

 

 

coaxial cable.

 

 

Interference from thermostat of nearby

 

 

 

 

 

electrical appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise increases during stereo

Antenna input is too weak due to obstructions or

Check antenna connections.

 

broadcasts.

excessive distance from broadcasting station.

 

 

Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo broadcasts are noisy and ST

Insufficient antenna input.

Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field

TUNER

indicator blinks on and off.

 

strength of your area.

 

 

 

Cannot select preset stations.

Preset memory has been erased.

Reprogram memory presets.

 

 

 

Buzzing or static during AM (LW or

Interference from source such as lightning,

Problem is difficult to eliminate but can be lessened

 

 

MW) broadcasts.

flourescent lights, electric motors or

by grounding MW/LW (AM) loop antenna.

 

 

thermostat of nearby electrical appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV or microprocessor is being used

Move away from TV or microprocessor.

 

 

nearby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM (LW or MW) broadcast sensitivity is

Radio signal is weak or antenna is not

Properly connect MW/LW (AM) loop antenna.

 

poor.

properly connected.

 

 

Change orientation of MW/LW (AM) loop antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Install an external MW/LW (AM) antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

Playback will not begin even if disc is

Disc is upside down.

Load disc label side up.

PLAYER

loaded.

 

 

Disc is dirty.

Clean disc.

 

 

 

 

No sound.

Input selector setting is incorrect.

Press the CD input selector button.

 

 

 

CD

Sound stops suddenly (always at same

Disc is dirty.

Clean disc.

spot).

 

 

 

Volume is set too high.

Lower volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

Remote control doesn’t work.

Batteries are dead.

Replace batteries.

 

 

 

 

Remote control is too far away or is being

Use within 6 m and 60° radius.

 

used at incorrect angle.

 

 

 

 

 

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter

Change position of the main unit.

REMOTE

 

type of flourescent lamp etc.) is striking

 

 

the remote control sensor of the main unit.

 

 

 

 

TV functions strangely when the remote

Remote control is being used near TV set

Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover TV’s

 

control is used.

with a remote control sensor.

remote control sensor.

 

 

 

 

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