Troubleshooting - Marantz PM-17SA User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

In case of trouble with the unit, first check the following before
calling for service. What seems to be a serious malfunction is
often due to a simple operation mistake.
If the trouble still persists after checking, please consult your
dealer or nearest MARANTZ service agent.
The amplifier does not work and the warm-up meter lamp
does not light.
1. Check if the power cord is plugged properly into an AC
power outlet.
The warm-up meter lamp lights but the amplifier will not
function.
1. Check the settings of the INPUT SELECTOR switch, VOLUME
control and SPEAKERS switches.
Sound is produced only from one of the speaker systems.
1. Check the setting of the BALANCE control.
2. Turn power of the set off and change the connections of
the left and right speaker systems. If sound is still not output
from the same speaker system, check its connection cord
or the speaker system itself.
Sound is not produced at all.
1. Check the settings of the INPUT SELECTOR switches.
2. Check that at least one of the SPEAKERS switches is
pressed in.
3. Check that the speaker cords are connected properly.
4. Check that the connection cords with RCA pin plugs are
connected properly.
5. Check the SEPARETE/COUPLED switch position on rear
panel.
Sound from the analog turntable is not output or very noisy
(hum noise).
1. Check that the connection to the PHONO jacks is made
properly.
2. Connect the grounding wire of the turntable to the GND
terminal on the rear panel of the amplifier set. If it has al
ready been connected, try removing it.
3. Check that the cartridge is attached properly to the tone
arm.
4. Remove the power plug of the turntable from the power
outlet and insert it again by inverting the relationship of the
left and right blades with respect to the power outlet slots.
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