TROUBLESHOOTING

If the 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 be corrected, 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

 

 

 

 

The unit fails to turn on when the

Power cord is not plugged in or is not

Firmly plug in the power cord.

STANDBY/ON switch is pressed, or turns

completely inserted.

 

 

into the standby mode suddenly soon after

 

 

 

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the

Set the switch to either end closely.

the power is turned on.

rear panel is not set to either end closely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It happens that this unit does not work

There is an influence of strong external noise

Turn this unit into the standby mode and

normally.

(lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a

disconnect the AC power cord from the AC

 

misoperation on this unit while using this unit.

outlet. After about 30 seconds have passed,

 

 

connect the power and operate this unit again.

 

 

 

 

No sound.

Incorrect output cord connections.

Connect the cords properly. If the problem

 

 

persists, the cords may be defective.

 

 

 

 

Appropriate input source is not selected.

Select an appropriate input source with the

 

 

INPUT selector.

 

 

 

 

 

The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly.

Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds

 

 

to the speakers to be used to the ON position.

 

 

 

 

Speaker connections are not secure.

Secure the connections.

 

 

 

 

The sound suddenly goes off.

The protection circuit has been activated

Turn this unit into the standby mode, and then

 

because of short circuit etc.

turn this unit on to reset the protection circuit.

 

 

 

 

The SLEEP timer has functioned.

Cancel the SLEEP timer function.

 

 

 

 

Only one side speaker outputs the sound.

Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control.

Adjust it to the appropriate position.

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect cord connections.

Connect the cords properly. If the problem

 

 

persists, the cords may be defective.

 

 

 

There is a lack of bass, and no ambience.

The + and – wires are connected in reverse at

Connect the speaker wires in the correct phase

 

the amplifier or speakers.

(+ and –).

 

 

 

 

Sound “hums”.

Incorrect cord connections.

Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem

 

 

persists, the cords may be defective.

 

 

 

 

 

No connection from the turntable to the GND

Make the GND connection between the

 

terminal.

turntable and this unit.

 

 

 

The volume level is low while playing a

The record is being played on a turntable with

The player should be connected to the unit

record.

an MC cartridge.

through the MC head amplifier.

 

 

 

 

The volume level cannot be increased, or

The component connected to the REC terminals

Turn the power to the component on.

sound is distorted.

of this unit is turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sound is degraded when listening with

This unit is in the standby mode.

Turn the power to this unit on.

the headphones connected to the compact

 

 

 

disc player or tape deck that are connected

 

 

 

with this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound level is low.

The LOUDNESS control is functioning.

Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT

 

 

position.

 

 

 

The input source cannot be changed,

The CD DIRECT AMP switch is ON.

Switch off the CD DIRECT AMP switch.

though the INPUT selector is turned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and

The CD DIRECT AMP switch is ON.

The CD DIRECT AMP switch must be switched

LOUDNESS controls does not affect the

 

OFF to use those controls.

tone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control transmitter does not

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of

Change position of the main unit.

work.

fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote

 

 

 

control sensor of the main unit.

 

 

 

 

 

The distance or range within which the

The batteries of this remote control transmitter

Replace the batteries with new ones.

remote control transmitter can be used is

are too weak.

 

 

short.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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