Appendix

Troubleshooting

Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

Common

Problem

Cause

What to Do

This unit does not turn on when the

The power cord is not connected or not

Securely connect the power cord.

POWER switch is pressed.

completely connected.

 

 

 

 

This unit does not work normally.

There is an influence of strong external noise

Turn off this unit and disconnect the AC power

 

(lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or

cord from the AC outlet. After about 30

 

a misoperation on this unit while using this

seconds have passed, connect the power and

 

unit.

operate this unit again.

 

 

 

The disc table does not close completely.

A foreign object is obstructing the table.

Carefully check the disc table and 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 has been loaded upside down.

Reload the disc with the label side up.

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

Play is delayed, or begins at the wrong

The disc may be scratched or damaged.

Check the disc carefully; replace it if

place.

 

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.

 

 

 

Sound “skips”.

This unit is being subjected to vibrations or

Relocate this unit.

 

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 this unit.

Move the tuner and this unit farther apart.

 

 

 

Noise from inside of the disc table.

A warped disc may be loaded.

Replace the disc.

 

 

 

The remote controller does not work.

The batteries of this remote controller are too

Replace the batteries with new ones.

 

weak.

 

 

 

 

 

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type

Reposition the main unit.

 

of fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote

 

 

control sensor of the main unit.

 

 

 

 

64