Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the chart below
if
this unit does not function properly.
If
the problem
you
are experiencing is not listed below
or
if
the instructions below do not help, setthis unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest
authorized YAMAHA dealer
or
service center.
General
Problem
Cause
Remedy
See
page
This unit fails to turn
The power supply cord is not connected or
Connect the power supply cord firmly.
-
on. the plug is not completely inserted.
The impedance setting
is
incorrect.
Set the impedance
to
match your speakers.
16
The protection circuitryhas been activated
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
12
because
of
a short circuit, etc.
other and then
tum
the power
of
this unit back on.
The IMPEDANCE SELECTORswitch on Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to either
16
the rear panel
is
not set to either end.
end when the power
of
this unit is turned off.
This unit has been exposed to a strong
Set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the
external electric shock (such as lightning
power supply cord, plug it back in after 30 seconds,
-
or strong static electricity).
then use it normally.
No sound Incorrect input or output cable
Connect the cables properly.
If
the problem persists,
13
connections.
the cables may be defective.
No appropriate input source has been Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT
selected. selector on the front panel (or one
of
the input
18
selector buttons on the remote control).
The SPEAKERS
AlB
switches are not set
Tum
on the corresponding SPEAKERS A
or
18
properly.
SPEAKERS
B.
Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections.
12
The sound suddenly The protectioncircuitry has been activated Check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR setting is
16
goes off. because
of
a short circuit, etc.
correct.
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
12
other and then
tum
the power
ofthis
unit back on.
Only the speaker on
Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly.
If
the problem persists,
12,13
one side can be the cables may be defective.
heard.
Incorrect setting for the BALANCE Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate
20
control. position.
There is a lack
of
bass The + and
~
wires are connected in Connect the speaker wires
to
the correct + and -
12
and no ambience. reverse at the amplifier or the speakers. phase.
A "humming" sound
Incorrect cable connections. Connect the audio plugs firmly.
If
the problem
13
can
be
heard. persists, the cables may be defective.
No connection from the turntable to the
Make the GND connection between the turntable and
13
GND terminal.
this unit.
The volume level is The record is being played
on
a turntable The turntable should be connected to this unit through
low while playing a
with an MC cartridge.
the MC head amplifier.
-
record.
The volume level
The component connected to the MDI
Tum on the power
of
the component.
cannot be increased,
TAPE OUT jacks
ofthis
unit is turned off.
-
or the sound is
distorted.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the chart below
if
this unit does not function properly.
If
the problem
you
are experiencing is not listed below
or
if
the instructions below do not help, setthis unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest
authorized YAMAHA dealer
or
service center.
General
Problem
Cause
Remedy
See
page
This unit fails to turn
The power supply cord is not connected or
Connect the power supply cord firmly.
-
on. the plug is not completely inserted.
The impedance setting
is
incorrect.
Set the impedance
to
match your speakers.
16
The protection circuitryhas been activated
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
12
because
of
a short circuit, etc.
other and then
tum
the power
of
this unit back on.
The IMPEDANCE SELECTORswitch on Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to either
16
the rear panel
is
not set to either end.
end when the power
of
this unit is turned off.
This unit has been exposed to a strong
Set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the
external electric shock (such as lightning
power supply cord, plug it back in after 30 seconds,
-
or strong static electricity).
then use it normally.
No sound Incorrect input or output cable
Connect the cables properly.
If
the problem persists,
13
connections.
the cables may be defective.
No appropriate input source has been Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT
selected. selector on the front panel (or one
of
the input
18
selector buttons on the remote control).
The SPEAKERS
AlB
switches are not set
Tum
on the corresponding SPEAKERS A
or
18
properly.
SPEAKERS
B.
Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections.
12
The sound suddenly The protectioncircuitry has been activated Check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR setting is
16
goes off. because
of
a short circuit, etc.
correct.
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
12
other and then
tum
the power
ofthis
unit back on.
Only the speaker on
Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly.
If
the problem persists,
12,13
one side can be the cables may be defective.
heard.
Incorrect setting for the BALANCE Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate
20
control. position.
There is a lack
of
bass The + and
~
wires are connected in Connect the speaker wires
to
the correct + and -
12
and no ambience. reverse at the amplifier or the speakers. phase.
A "humming" sound
Incorrect cable connections. Connect the audio plugs firmly.
If
the problem
13
can
be
heard. persists, the cables may be defective.
No connection from the turntable to the
Make the GND connection between the turntable and
13
GND terminal.
this unit.
The volume level is The record is being played
on
a turntable The turntable should be connected to this unit through
low while playing a
with an MC cartridge.
the MC head amplifier.
-
record.
The volume level
The component connected to the MDI
Tum on the power
of
the component.
cannot be increased,
TAPE OUT jacks
ofthis
unit is turned off.
-
or the sound is
distorted.
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