Yamaha CC-5 TROUBLESHOOTING

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
AMPLIFIER	No power even if the POWER switch is	AC supply lead is not plugged in.	Plug in AC supply lead.
	pressed.
	No sound from one speaker	Loose speaker connections.	Connect properly.
	No sound from speakers.	Internal protection circuit is functioning.	Unplug AC supply lead from the wall AC outlet, and then
			plug in again.
	Excessive static in FM broadcasts.	Interference from starting motor of nearby car.	Position the FM antenna as high and as far away from
			nearby roads as possible. Connect using a coaxial cable.
		Interference from thermostat of nearby electrical
		appliance.
	Noise increases during stereo broadcasts.	Antenna input is too weak due to obstructions or	Check antenna connections.
		excessive distance from broadcasting station.
			Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible.
	Stereo broadcasts are noisy and STEREO	Insufficient antenna input.	Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field strength of
	indicator blinks on and off.		your area.
TUNER
	Cannot select preset stations.	Preset memory has been erased.	Reprogram memory presets.
	Buzzing or static during AM (LW or MW)	Interference from source such as lightning,	Problem is difficult to eliminate but can be lessened by
	broadcasts.	flourescent lights, electric motors or thermostat	grounding MW/LW (AM) loop antenna.
		of nearby electrical appliance.
		TV or microprocessor is being used nearby.	Move away from TV or microprocessor.
	AM (LW or MW) broadcast sensitivity is poor.	Radio signal is weak or antenna is not properly	Properly connect MW/LW (AM) loop antenna.
	Can’t set timer.	connected.
			Change orientation of MW/LW (AM) loop antenna.
			Install an external MW/LW (AM) antenna.
	Can’t set timer.	Current time is not set.	Set current time.
	Timer doesn’t function as expected.	Power is turned off using the POWER switch.	After setting timer, turn power off using the TIMER button.
PLAYER	Play does not begin even if disc is	Disc is upside down.	Load disc label side up.
	loaded.
		Disc is dirty.	Clean disc.
	No sound.	Input selector setting is incorrect.	Select the CD position of the input selector.
	Sound stops suddenly (always at same spot).	Disc is dirty.	Clean disc.
CD
		Volume set too high.	Lower volume.
	Tape won’t move during playback or	Slack tape wrapped around pinch roller.	Take up slack with a pencil before using.
	recording.
	Can’t record.	Erasure prevention tab is broken off.	Replace tape or cover erasure prevention hole with
			cellophane tape.
		Head is dirty.	Clean heads.
	Sound is distorted or fades out.	Head is dirty.	Clean heads.
		Head has become magnetized.	Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
		Tape is worn.	Replace tape.
DECK
	Poor sound quality.	DOLBY NR switch is set to wrong position.	Set to positions matching those used when tape was
			recorded.
	Stereo balance is poor.	Head is dirty.	Clean heads.
TAPE
	Excessive noise.	Head is dirty.	Clean heads.
		Head has become magnetized.	Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
		Tape is worn.	Replace tape.
	Tape travel stops in middle of playback or	Slack tape coming out of cassette shell.	Take up slack by turning reels with a pencil.
	recording.
		Tape is creased or torn.	Replace with new tape.
		Endless tape is being used.	Don’t use endless tapes.
	Can’t find specific selections on tape.	Silent gaps between selections are too short.	The music search function won’t operate unless the silent
		Excessively soft passages in middle of selections.	gaps between selections are at least four seconds long.
		Conversation etc. is recorded.
CONTROL	Remote control doesn’t work.	Batteries are dead.	Replace batteries.
		Remote control is too far away or is being used	Use within 6 m and 30° radius.
		at incorrect angle.
		Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of	Change position of the main unit.
REMOTE		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 with	Move TV farther away or cover its infrared photo sensor.
	control is used.	infrared photo sensor.

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