Yamaha RX-595 TROUBLESHOOTING

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 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.
		The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly.	Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds to
			the speakers to be used to the ON position.
		Speaker connections are not secure.	Secure the connections.
	The sound suddenly goes off.	The protection circuit has functioned because of	Turning the unit off and then on will reset the
		short circuit etc.	protection circuit.
		The SLEEP timer functioned.	Cancel the SLEEP timer function.
	Only one side speaker outputs the sound.	Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control.	Adjust it to the appropriate position.
Amplifier		Incorrect cord connections.	Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,
			the cords may be defective.
	There is a lack of bass, and no ambience.	The + and – wires are connected in reverse at the	Connect the speakers wires in the correct phase
		amplifier or speakers.	(+ and –).
	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 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 unit through
		MC cartridge.	the MC head amplifier.
	The volume level cannot be increased, or	The power to the component connected to the REC	Turn the power to the component on.
	sound is distorted.	OUT terminals of this unit is off.
	Sound level is low.	The LOUDNESS control is functioning.	Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position.
	The INPUT selector will not function though it is	The CD DIRECT AMP switch is ON.	Switch off the CD DIRECT AMP switch.
	turned.
	Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and	The CD DIRECT AMP or PURE DIRECT switch is	The CD DIRECT AMP and PURE DIRECT switches
	LOUDNESS controls does not affect the tone.	ON.	must be switched OFF to use those controls.
	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 away 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 a high quality directional FM antenna.
	A desired station cannot be tuned in with Auto	Weak signal or loose antenna connections.	Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and
	tuning.		rotate it for best reception.
			Use Manual tuning mode.
AM
	There are continuous crackling and hissing	Noises will result from lightning, 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.	Relocate this unit away from the TV.
	(especially in the evening).
transmitter	The remote control transmitter does not work.	Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of	Change the 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
Remote control		The batteries of this remote control transmitter are	Replace the batteries with new ones.
	control transmitter can be used decreases.	too weak.

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