Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Yamaha A-S201 Owner's Manual

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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, set this unit to standby mode, disconnect the power cable, and then contact the
nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
■ General
Problem
The power cable is not connected or the
This unit fails to turn
plug is not completely inserted.
on.
The impedance setting of the connected
speaker is too small.
The protection circuitry has been activated
because of a short circuit, etc.
This unit has been exposed to a strong
external electric shock (such as lightning
or strong static electricity).
Incorrect input or output cable
No sound
connections.
No appropriate input source has been
selected.
The SPEAKERS A/B switches are not set
properly.
Speaker connections are not secure.
Output has been muted.
The MAX VOL or INITIAL VOLUME
setting is set too low.
The component corresponding to the
selected input source is turned off or is not
playing.
The protection circuitry has been activated
The sound suddenly
because of a short circuit, etc.
goes off.
This unit has become too hot.
The AUTO POWER STANDBY or
SLEEP function has set this unit to
standby mode.
Incorrect cable connections.
Only the speaker on
one side can be
heard.
Incorrect setting for the BALANCE L/R
setting.
The + and – wires are connected in
There is a lack of bass
reverse at the amplifier or the speakers.
and no ambience.
Incorrect cable connections.
A "humming" sound
can be heard.
No connection from the turntable to the
GND terminal.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
Connect the power cable firmly.
Use speaker(s) with proper speaker impedance.
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
other and then turn the power of this unit back on.
Set this unit to standby mode, disconnect the power
cable, plug it back in after 30 seconds, then use it
normally.
Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,
the cables may be defective.
Select an appropriate input source by pressing one of
the Input selector buttons on the remote control
(INPUT l / h on the front panel).
Turn on the corresponding SPEAKERS A or
SPEAKERS B.
Secure the connections.
Deactivate the mute function.
Set the setting to a higher value.
Turn the component on and make sure it is playing.
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
other and then turn the power of this unit back on.
Make sure the openings on the top panel are not
blocked.
Change the AUTO POWER STANDBY setting to a
longer setting or OFF from the Option menu by
pressing MENU.
Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,
the cables may be defective.
Set the BALANCE L/R setting to the appropriate
position.
Connect the speaker wires to the correct + and –
phase.
Connect the audio plugs firmly. If the problem
persists, the cables may be defective.
Make the GND connection between the turntable and
this unit.
Remedy
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