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.
Should be service required, the servicer will need both two pieces
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| No power even if the POWER switch is | AC supply lead is not plugged in. | Plug in the AC supply lead. | |
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| No sound from one speaker | Loose speaker connections. | Connect properly. | |
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| No sound from speakers. | Internal protection circuit is functioning. | Unplug the AC supply lead from the wall AC outlet, and then | |
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| Excessive static in FM broadcasts. | Interference from starting motor of nearby car. | Position the FM antenna as high and as far away from | |
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| Noise increases during stereo broadcasts. | Antenna input is too weak due to obstructions or | Check antenna connections. | |
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Stereo broadcasts are noisy and STEREO | Insufficient antenna input. | Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field strength of | ||
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| Cannot select preset stations. | Preset memory has been erased. | Reprogram memory presets. | |
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| Buzzing or static during AM broadcasts. | Interference from source such as lightning, | Problem is difficult to eliminate but can be lessened by | |
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| flourescent lights, electric motors or thermostat | grounding AM loop antenna. | |
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| TV or microprocessor is being used nearby. | Move away from TV or microprocessor. | |
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| AM broadcast sensitivity is poor. | Radio signal is weak or antenna is not properly | Properly connect AM loop antenna. | |
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| Install an external AM antenna. | |
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| Can’t set timer. | Current time is not set. | Set current time. | |
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| This unit will not operate properly. | The internal microcomputer has been frozen by | Unplug the AC supply lead from the wall AC outlet, and then | |
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| an external electric shock (lightning, excessive | plug in again after about one minute. | |
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| static electricity, etc.) or power supply with low |
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PLAYER | Play does not begin even if disc is loaded. | Disc is upside down. | Load disc label side up. | |
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| Disc is dirty. | Clean disc. | ||
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| No sound. | Input selector setting is incorrect. | Select the CD input selector button. | |
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CD | Sound stops suddenly (always at same spot). | Disc is dirty. | Clean disc. | |
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| Volume set too high. | Lower volume. | ||
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| Tape won’t move during playback or | Slack tape wrapped around pinch roller. | Take up slack with a pencil before using. | |
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| Can’t record. | Erasure prevention tab is broken off. | Replace tape or cover erasure prevention hole with | |
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| Head is dirty. | Clean heads. | |
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| Sound is distorted or fades out. | Head is dirty. | Clean heads. | |
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| Head has become magnetized. | Demagnetize heads with head eraser. | |
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| Tape is worn. | Replace tape. | |
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DECK | Poor sound quality. | Dolby NR is off when playing back a tape which | Press the Dolby B NR button to set it on. | |
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Stereo balance is poor. | Head is dirty. | Clean heads. | ||
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Excessive noise. | Head is dirty. | Clean heads. | ||
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| Head has become magnetized. | Demagnetize heads with head eraser. | |
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| Tape is worn. | Replace tape. | |
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| Tape travel stops in middle of playback or | Slack tape coming out of cassette shell. | Take up slack by turning reels with a pencil. | |
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| Tape is creased or torn. | Replace with new tape. | ||
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| Endless tape is being used. | Don’t use endless tapes. | |
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| Can’t find the beginning of desired selections | Silent gaps between selections are too short. | The function of searching for the beginning of desired | |
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| selections won’t operate unless the silent gaps between | |
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| Conversation etc. is recorded. |
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CONTROL | Remote control doesn’t work. | Batteries are dead. | Replace batteries. | |
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| Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of | Change position of the main unit. | ||
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| Remote control is too far away or is being used | Use within 6 m and 60° radius. | |
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REMOTE |
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| control sensor of the main unit. |
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| TV functions strangely when the remote | Remote control is being used near TV set with a | Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover TV’s remote | |
| control is used. | remote control sensor. | control sensor. | |
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