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.

SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSEREMEDY

 

 

 

The unit does not switch ON when

The power cord is not connected nor

Securely connect the power cord.

POWER is pressed.

completely connected.

 

 

 

 

The disc tray does not close

A foreign object is obstructing the tray.

Carefully check the disc tray and

completely.

 

remove the foreign object.

 

 

 

Play does not begin.

The disc is damaged.

Check the disc carefully; replace it if

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

There is moisture on the laser pickup.

Wait 20 to 30 minutes after switching

 

 

the unit ON before trying to play a disc.

 

 

 

 

The disc is loaded upside down.

Reload the disc with the label side up.

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

The CD-RW (ReWritable) disc is not

Replace the disc with a correctly-

 

recorded correctly.

recorded disc playable with this unit.

 

 

 

 

The disc is a non-standard disc not

 

 

playable with this unit.

 

 

 

 

Play is delayed, or begins at the

The disc may be scratched or

Check the disc carefully; replace it if

wrong place.

damaged.

necessary.

No sound.

Improper output cable connections.

Connect the cables properly. If the

 

 

problem persists, the cables may be

 

 

defective.

 

 

 

 

Improper amplifier operation.

Set the amplifier controls to the correct

 

 

input selection.

 

 

 

 

The – OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons are

Adjust the volume by using the

 

set at minimum. (CDX-596 and CDX-

– OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons. (CDX-

 

496 only)

596 and CDX-496 only)

 

 

 

Sound “skips”.

The unit is being subjected to vibrations

Relocate the unit.

 

or impacts.

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

Sound “hums”.

Improper cable connections.

Securely connect the audio cables. If

 

 

the problem persists, the cables may be

 

 

defective.

 

 

 

Noise from a nearby tuner.

The tuner is too close to the unit.

Move the tuner and the main unit

 

 

farther apart.

 

 

 

Noise from inside of the disc tray.

The disc may be warped.

Replace the disc.

No sound from the headphones.

The – OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons are

Adjust the volume by using the

(CDX-596 and CDX-496 only)

set at minimum.

– OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons.

The remote control does not

The batteries of the remote control are

Replace the batteries with new ones.

work.

too weak.

 

 

Remote control is too far away or tilted

Use within 6 m (19.7 ft.) and 60° radius.

 

too much.

 

 

 

 

 

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter

Reposition the main unit.

 

type flourescent lamp etc.) is striking

 

 

the remote control sensor of the main

 

 

unit.

 

 

 

 

TV functions strangely when the

Remote control is being used near TV

Relocate the main unit away from the

remote control is used.

set with a remote control sensor.

TV or cover TV’s remote control sensor.

 

 

 

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