Fisher CA-2221 - Page 35

TROUBLE-SHOOTING
GUIDE
If
you
have
followed
the
instructions
in
the
INSTALLING
and
OPERATING
sections,
and
have
difficulty
operating
your
system,
locate
the
SYMPTOM
in
the
left
column below. Check
the
corresponding
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
and
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
columns
to
locate
and
remedy
the
problem.
OPERATION
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
|
sound, power level Faulty contact at power outlet. Insert the plug firmly into the outlet.
ae lamp does not light
up when power switch is
turned on.
Faulty connection of speaker Connect the cables firmly to the speaker terminals.
cables.
VOLUME control is at its minimum Turn VOLUME control to a proper sound level.
No sound, power level position.
meter lamp is lit.
AM, FM, ; TAPE MONITOR switch is in Turn the switch to SOURCE except when playing
TURNTABLE TAPE-1 or TAPE-2 position. back a tape with a tape deck.
SPEAKERS selector set to OFF. Reset SPEAKERS selector to A, B or A+B. (See
No. 7 on Page 21.)
Faulty connection of one speaker Connect the cable firmly to the speaker terminal.
Sound is heard only from cable.
one speaker. 7
BALANCE control is fully turned Reset BALANCE control to center position.
to one side.
PHONO has loud hum Faulty connection between turn- Check and crimp outside (shell) of phono cable
with normal, little, or no table and amplifier. plugs.
audio.
FM and AM are OK.
Howling occurs when Speaker vibration is fed back to Keep the speaker away from the turntable.
volume is increased or turntable. Shock mount turntable.
bass is emphasized. Turn down BASS control.
TURNTABLE Worn stylus. Broken stylus tip. Replace stylus.
Cracking sound occurs,
high notes do not sound Dust in record ai or dust on Clean the record and the stylus tip.
clear. stylus tip.
Excessive treble emphasis. Turn down TREBLE control.
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