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.
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| The unit fails to turn on when the | Power cord is not plugged in or is not | Firmly plug in the power cord. |
| STANDBY/ON switch is pressed, or | completely inserted. |
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| turns into the standby mode suddenly |
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| The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the | Set the switch to the upper or the lower end | |
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| rear panel is not set to the upper or the | closely. | |
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| lower end closely. |
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| It happens that this unit does not work | There is an influence of strong external | Turn this unit into the standby mode and |
| normally. | noise (lightning, excessive static electricity, | disconnect the AC power cord from the AC |
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| etc.) or a misoperation on this unit while | outlet. After about 30 seconds have passed, |
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| using this unit. | connect the power and operate this unit |
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| again. |
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| No sound or no picture. | Incorrect output cord connections. | Connect the cords properly. If the problem |
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| persists, the cords may be defective. |
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| Appropriate input source is not selected. | Select an appropriate input source with the |
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| input selector buttons. |
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| The SPEAKERS switches are not set | Set the SPEAKERS switch which |
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| properly. | corresponds to the speakers to be used to |
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| the ON position. |
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| Speaker connections are not secure. | Secure the connections. |
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| No picture | There is no S video terminal connection | Connect this unit’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT |
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| between this unit and the TV, though S | terminal to the TV’s S video input terminal. |
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| video signals are input to this unit. |
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Amplifier | The sound suddenly goes off. | The protection circuit has been activated | Turning the unit into the standby mode and |
| because of short circuit etc. | then on will reset the protection circuit. | |
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| The SLEEP timer has functioned. | Cancel the SLEEP timer function. |
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| Only one side speaker outputs the | Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control. | Adjust it to the appropriate position. |
| sound. |
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| Incorrect cord connections. | Connect the cords properly. If the problem | |
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| persists, the cords may be defective. |
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| Sound “hums”. | Incorrect cord connections. | Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the |
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| problem persists, the cords may be defective. |
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| No connection from the turntable to the | Make the GND connection between the |
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| GND terminal. | turntable and this unit. |
| The volume level is low while playing a | The record is being played on a turntable | The player should be connected to the unit |
| record. | with an MC cartridge. | through the MC head amplifier. |
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| The volume level cannot be increased, | The component connected to the REC OUT | Turn the power to the component on. |
| or sound is distorted. | terminals of this unit is in the standby mode. |
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| No sound from the rear speakers. | The sound output level to the rear speakers | Raise the sound output level to the rear |
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| is set to minimum. | speakers. |
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| The monaural sound source is played in | Select another program suitable for the |
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| DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO | monaural sound source. |
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| LOGIC ENHANCED mode. |
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| No sound from the center speaker. | The sound output level to the center | Raise the sound output level to the center |
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| speaker is set to minimum. | speaker. |
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| The center channel mode is in PHANTOM | Select NORMAL or WIDE. |
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| mode. |
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| Incorrect sound field program selection. | Select the appropriate program. |
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