Troubleshooting - Harman Kardon HK3500 Owner's Manual

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This unit is designed for trouble-free
operation; most problems users encounter
are due to operating errors. So if you have
a problem, first check this list for a possible
solution. If the problem persists, consult
your authorized Harman Kardon service
center.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the problem is:
Make sure that:
No lights illuminate when Power switch
is pressed.
M The unit is plugged into a live outlet.
No saund is heard.
M™@ Speaker selector is turned to the desired speakers.
M@ Correct function button has been pressed.
H Volume is turned up.
M@ Speaker wires are connected properly.
M@ Hook-up wires to source component are connected properly.
Tuner sound has a large amount of interference.
OR
The "Stereo" display is not fully illuminated.
OR
Tuner sound distorts and/or volume level
is too low.
m@ The antenna is properly connected.
H The antenna is properly located.
M@ The antenna is set in the proper direction.
@ The antenna is adequate to receive the desired station.
Intermittent or continuous buzzing or hissing. @ The unit is away from fluorescent lights, TVs, motors and other electrical appliances.
Stations cannot be preset.
M@ After pressing Memory button, the preset button is set while the "Preset" light is still flashing.
Phono sound is too faint, has hum, ringing,
or "howl."
Mf Turntable cartridge is moving magnet type, or step-up transformer is used.
™@ Ground wire from turntable has been connected to ground terminal on receiver.
@ Cable from turntable is away from power cords and speaker cables.
M Turntable is away from speakers.
@ Turntable is on stable surface.