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.

 

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

The unit fails to turn on when the POWER

Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely

Firmly plug in the power cord.

 

switch is pressed.

inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

Incorrect output cord connections.

Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,

 

 

 

the cords may be defective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appropriate input selector is not pressed.

Press the appropriate input selector corresponding

 

 

 

to the input source.

 

 

 

 

Amplifier

The sound suddenly goes off.

The protection circuit has activated because of

Turning the unit off and then on will reset the

 

short circuit etc.

protection circuit.

 

 

 

Only one side speaker outputs the sound.

Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control

Adjust it to the appropriate position.

 

 

 

 

Incorrect cord connection.

Connect cord properly. If the problem persists, the

 

 

 

cables may be defective.

 

 

 

 

 

Sound “hums”.

Incorrect cord connections.

Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem

 

 

 

persists, the cord may be defective.

 

 

No connection from the turntable to the GND

Make the GND connection between the turntable

 

 

terminal.

and this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

The volume level is low while playing a record.

The record is being played on a turntable with an

The player should be connected to the receiver

 

 

MC cartridge.

through the MC head amplifier.

 

FM stereo reception is noisy.

Because of the characteristics of FM stereo

Check the antenna connections.

 

 

broadcasts, this is limited to cases where the

Try using a multiple element FM antenna.

 

 

transmitter is too far or the antenna input is poor.

 

FM

There is distortion and clear reception cannot

There is multipath interference.

Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath

be obtained even with a good FM antenna.

 

interference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A desired station cannot be tuned in with Auto

The station is too weak.

Use Manual tuning mode.

 

tuning.

 

Use high quality directional FM antenna.

 

A desired station cannot be tuned in with Auto

Weak signal or loose antenna connections.

Use Manual tuning mode.

 

tuning.

 

 

 

 

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and

 

 

 

 

 

 

rotate it for best reception.

 

 

 

 

AM

There are continuous crackling and hissing

Noises will result from ligtning, fluorescent lamps,

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This

noises.

motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment.

will help somewhat but it is difficult to eliminate all

 

 

 

 

noise.

 

 

 

 

 

There are buzzing and whining noises

A television set is being used nearby.

Move the television away.

 

(especially in the evening).

 

 

Remote control transmitter

The remote control transmitter does not work.

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of

Change position of the main unit.

 

flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control

 

 

sensor of the main unit.

 

 

 

 

The distance or range within which the remote

The batteries of this remote control transmitter are

Replace the batteries with new ones.

 

control transmitter can be used decreases.

too weak.

 

Others

The sound is degraded when monitoring is

Power cord of this unit is not plugged.

Plug in the power cord.

performed by using the headphones connected

 

 

to the compact disc player or cassette deck

 

 

which are connected with this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

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