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.

SYMPTOMCAUSEREMEDY
The unit fails to turn on when the POWER

Power cord is not plugged in or is not

Firmly plug in the power cord.

switch is pressed.

completely inserted.

 

 

 

 

No sound or no picture.

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.

 

 

 

 

Power amp connections are not secure.

Plug in the connection cords properly.

 

 

 

Only one side speaker outputs the sound.

Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control.

Adjust it to the appropriate position.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Sound level is low.

The LOUDNESS control is functioning

Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT

 

(for CX-2 only).

position.

 

 

 

 

The MUTING switch is ON.

First, turn the volume control to the full left.

 

 

Then, turn the MUTING switch OFF with the

 

 

remote control transmitter and adjust the

 

 

volume.

 

 

 

The sound from the MC cartridge is too

PHONO switch is set to MM.

Set this switch to MC.

low

 

 

 

 

 

Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and

The PURE DIRECT switch is ON.

The PURE DIRECT switch must be switched

LOUDNESS (for CX-2 only) controls does

 

OFF to use those controls.

not affect the tone.

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control transmitter does not

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type

Change position of the main unit.

work.

of flourescent 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

Replace the batteries with new ones.

remote control transmitter can be used

transmitter are too weak.

 

decreases.

 

 

 

 

 

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