Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide - Technics SH-MZ1200 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
•Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit.
•Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the
chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
Problem
No power.
No sound even when the
power is on.
The volume is low.
Left and right sound is
reversed.
Low hum or buzz is heard
during play.
Fader (control slider) does
not move smoothly.
Sound is distorted.
External effector's sound is
distorted.
Effect does not appear to be
working.
Fader operation is reversed.
Cannot use the cross fader.
Cannot start the digital
turntable with the fader.
Output is not separated.
Check
Has the power plug been disconnected?
Has the input switch been set to another
source?
Have any of the units been wrongly
connected?
Is the master level control or other volume
level controls at the MIN position?
Have you connected with the left and right
terminals reversed?
Is there a fluorescent light or other electrical
appliances, or are their power cables near
any of the connecting cables?
Has the turntable's grounding wire been
disconnected?
Is one of the faders worn out?
Is the master volume level or monitor volume
level too high?
Is the input level too high?
Is the input level from the external effector
too high?
Is the EFFECT switch OFF?
Is the fader operation switch in the
REVERSE position?
Are the ASSIGN A and ASSIGN B switch
settings wrong?
Is the FADER START switch OFF?
Are the digital turntable and mixer connected
using a control cable?
Is the SEPARATE OUT switch OFF?
Action
Connect the power plug securely.
Check the source and set the control to the
proper position.
Connect the units properly.
Adjust the volume level controls correctly.
Connect the channels correctly.
Place the fluorescent light, other appliances or
their power cables as far away from the unit as
possible.
Connect the grounding wire securely.
Replace with a new fader.
Contact your nearest dealer.
Adjust the MASTER LEVEL or MONITOR LEVEL
control knobs.
Reduce the level by turning the TRIM control
knob.
Reduce the external effector's output level by
adjusting the SEND or RETURN control knob.
Turn the EFFECT switch ON for the channel to
be used.
Turn switch to the NORMAL position.
Select the input source assigned to
Turn ON the FADER START switch for the
channel to be used.
Use a control cable to connect the digital turntable
to the mixer.
Switch the SEPARATE OUT switch to ON.
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