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 cord is not plugged in or is not

Firmly plug in the power cord.

 

STANDBY/ON switch is pressed, or

completely inserted.

 

 

turns into the standby mode suddenly

 

 

 

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the

Set the switch to the upper or the lower end

 

soon after the power is turned on.

 

rear panel is not set to the upper or the

closely.

 

 

 

 

lower end closely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

etc.) or a misoperation on this unit while

outlet. After about 30 seconds have passed,

 

 

using this unit.

connect the power and operate this unit

 

 

 

again.

 

 

 

 

 

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 buttons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SPEAKERS switches are not set

Set the SPEAKERS switch which

 

 

properly.

corresponds to the speakers to be used to

 

 

 

the ON position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker connections are not secure.

Secure the connections.

 

 

 

 

 

No picture

There is no S video terminal connection

Connect this unit’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT

 

 

between this unit and the TV, though S

terminal to the TV’s S video input terminal.

 

 

video signals are input to this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SLEEP timer has functioned.

Cancel the SLEEP timer function.

 

 

 

 

 

Only one side speaker outputs the

Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control.

Adjust it to the appropriate position.

 

sound.

 

 

 

Incorrect cord connections.

Connect the cords properly. If the problem

 

 

 

 

 

persists, the cords may be defective.

 

 

 

 

 

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

Make the GND connection between the

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from the rear speakers.

The sound output level to the rear speakers

Raise the sound output level to the rear

 

 

is set to minimum.

speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The monaural sound source is played in

Select another program suitable for the

 

 

DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO

monaural sound source.

 

 

LOGIC ENHANCED mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from the center speaker.

The sound output level to the center

Raise the sound output level to the center

 

 

speaker is set to minimum.

speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The center channel mode is in PHANTOM

Select NORMAL or WIDE.

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect sound field program selection.

Select the appropriate program.

 

 

 

 

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