Troubleshooting - Denon DRA-201SA Mode D'emploi

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Check the following before assuming there is a problem with the set.
1. Are all connections proper ?
2. Is the set being operated as described in the operating instructions ?
3. Are the speakers and input components being operated properly ?
If the set does not seem to be operating properly, check the points listed below. If these points do not apply, the set
may be damaged. Turn off the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
Symptom Cause
POWER LED does not • Power supply cord is not connected.
light and no sound is
produced when POWER
switch is turned on.
• Speaker cords
connected.
POWER LED lights but no
• INPUT SELECTOR not set to proper
sound is produced.
position.
• VOLUME control turned down.
• Speaker cords not properly con-
nected.
Sound is not produced
• Input cords not properly connected.
from one side only.
• Left/right balance
adjusted.
Volume level is different • Tuner and record outputs different.
when listening to tuner
and records.
Positions of instruments • Left and right speakers or input
inverted for stereo sources. cords inverted.
• Is the antenna cable properly
connected?
Hissing noise is heard • Is there interference from an
when an FM station is electronic device equipped with a
tuned in. microprocessor, or is the signal of
the FM station weak?
• Is there interference from a TV set,
Scratchy or hissing noise
or interference from another
is heard when an AM
broadcast station?
station is tuned in.
Humming noise is heard • Is the signal carried over the power
when an AM station is cord being modulated by the power
tuned in. supply frequency?
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Remedy
• Check that the cord is plugged in.
not properly • Connect securely.
• Set to the proper position.
• Set to an appropriate level.
• Connect securely.
• Connect securely.
improperly
• Adjust the BALANCE control.
• Adjust the tuner output to the
turntable's output (if the tuner is
equipped with an output control).
• Check the left/right connections.
• Connect the antenna cable properly.
• Change the position of the
equipment or change the position or
direction of the connection cords and
antenna.
• Connect an outdoor antenna.
• Turn off the TV.
• Change the position or direction of
the AM antenna.
• Connect an outdoor antenna.
• Insert the power plug in the opposite
direction.
• Connect an outdoor antenna.
page Symptom
• Turntable's
6, 8
connected.
Booming sound produced • Input cords not properly connected
when playing records. to PHONO terminals.
• Influence from a TV or other
electrical device near the turntable.
6, 7
• Turntable and speaker systems are
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too close.
Howling produced when • Floor is soft and vibrates easily.
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volume is turned up while
playing records.
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6
• Stylus pressure is too light.
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Sound is distorted. • Dirt on tip of stylus.
• Defective cartridge.
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• Batteries dead.
• Remote control unit too far from this
unit.
This unit does not operate
• Obstacle between this unit and
6, 7
properly when remote
remote control unit.
control unit is used.
• Different button is being pressed.
• < and > ends of battery inserted in
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reverse.
5, 6, 7
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Cause Remedy
ground wire not • Connect securely.
• Connect securely.
• Change the position of installation.
• Move speaker systems as far away
as possible.
• Use cushions to absorb the
vibrations transmitted from the floor
to the speakers. If the turntable does
not include insulators, use audio
insulators, available in stores.
• Apply proper pressure.
• Check the tip of the stylus.
• Replace the cartridge.
• Replace with new batteries.
• Move closer.
• Remove obstacle.
• Press the proper button.
• Insert batteries properly.
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